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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1956

Page

2

Two Die in Head-On US 25 Crash Near Franklin

A Middletown woman Wanda ae 27 died after a head-on collision on US 25 near Franklin, while Daytonian Gilbert Bilenkin Jr. 26 died at Middletown Hospital. Haskell Gray 37 of Toledo and Clifford Loudin 24 of Toledo were injured. Gray underwent surgery. The northbound car driven by Loudin and the southbound Bilenkin auto collided after a leftward swerve by Bilenkin.

Middletown Erie St Toledo Gray Loudin Bilenkin Patterson Village Dr Dayton Eaton Franklin

Butler County zoning board of appeals not appointed

The Butler County Zoning Commission met with the county commission but did not appoint a zoning board of appeals. The board would oversee nine townships that adopted the county plan in November. Segoe & Associates were tasked to prepare a countywide thoroughfare land use map.

Segoe Butler County Zoning Commission Ladislas Segoe & Associates Cincinnati

Orphans To Get Dinner Anyway At Quonset Point

At Quonset Point RI the Navy announced naval air station personnel will care for Leyte orphans in fitting fashion ensuring they receive meals and shelter despite the wartime upheaval.

Quonset Point Navy Leyte Quonset Naval Air Station

Prisoners Live Right in Dayton Feature

Dayton Ohio report highlights prisoners who turn life around with reform programs. Officials note personal change, community programs, and success stories amid limited resources and oversight.

Servicemen News: Poast Joins 55th Field Artillery at Ft Sill

Pvt. Robert L. Poast 22 son of Mr and Mrs Howard S Poast signed to Battery C 55th Field Artillery Ft Sill Okla A cannoneer he trained at Ft Chaffee Ark 1951 Carlisle High School graduate and Aeronca employee before service Poast entered last July John H Wheeler machinist's mate fireman son of Mr and Mrs Donald Wheeler Franklin Rt 1 returned to San Diego after five months duty in the Pacific on the escort vessel Marsh

Robert L. Poast Howard S. Poast 55Th Field Artillery Ft. Sill Okla Poast Ft. Chaffee Ark Carlisle High School Aeronca John H. Wheeler Donald Wheeler Franklin,Rt. 1 San Diego Calif Pacific Marsh

Hamiltonian Hurt In Kentucky Crash

Doyle E. David of Hamilton Ohio was seriously injured in a Tuesday car truck collision near Mount Vernon Kentucky. James W Parrish 75 of Richmond Kentucky the truck driver died in the crash.

Mount Vernon Doyle E. David Hamilton Ohio Kentucky David James W. Parrish Richmond

$600 Crash Tops Rain Affected City Traffic

A rain saturated day produced four traffic crashes with the worst a southbound car swerving to avoid a collision and hitting an westbound vehicle at Glenmore Drive and Hampton Place at 8 p.m. Mrs Arlene Akerman and Hammerl were the drivers. Other incidents include a 11:40 a.m. collision at 1st Avenue and Jolinton Street involving Dorothy Baker Yvonne Forkner and IGratis, a 4:15 p.m. crash at 36 S Main St. with Walker Rowland Jr. and Gilbert Abney, and a 6:30 p.m. rear end crash on Jefferson Plan affecting William Null and Keith Reynolds.

Glenmore Drive Hampton Place Arlene Akerman Marshall Rd T Ed Hammerl Akerman Hammerle Dorothy Baker Igratis Yvonne Forkner West Middletown 1St Avenue Jolinton Street Walker Rowland Jr Burbank St Gilbert Abney Baltimore St S. Main St William Null McKees Rocks Keith Reynolds Henry Ave Jefferson Plan

Son's Effects Sent Home But He Is All Right

BELLEFONTAINE Ohio WA Bellefontaine couple received a package from Japan believed to contain their son’s effects from the 3rd Marine Division. They were told by the Defense Department that their son is safe and writing a letter. The family has already lost two other sons in World War II.

Bellefontaine Ohio Japan Aes 3Rd Marine Division Defense ‘Department Issafe

Moran's Trial Set For Jan 8 In Dayton

George Bugs Moran and two associates face federal burglary charges for the 1945 Citizens State Bank of Ansonia robbery. All three men entered innocent pleas and posted $25,000 bond each, with trials scheduled for January 8 in Dayton. Glennie jail is cited as the holding location.

Dayton Ohio George Bugs) Moran Chicago Citizens State Bank of Ansonia al Fouts Virigil Doe) Summers Iiaciasenee Glene

Hungarian Believer Says Revolt Against Russians Will Succeed

A 21 year old Hungarian student claims he helped lead the revolt and believes the uprising is not over. He says he expects to return to his country within two weeks and will fight.

Pittsburgh

Sabines of the Roman Mountains In Early History

Fragment notes the Sabines as an ancient Italian people living near Rome who were later displaced or carried off by the Romans. The text hints at early tribal movements and interactions shaping the region's origins.

Rome

Citizens Club Aids Hungarian Relief Effort in Middletown

The American Citizens Club sent a $100 check to the Middletown Red Cross for the Hungarian Relief Fund, the first aid from the group as it abstains from a broader drive for now. Frank elected president for his 21st term leads the club with Dobrozsi and others, and a spaghetti supper is planned for December 9 at the Knights of Columbus to fund future crewship programs.

American Citizens Club Middletown Red Cross Frank Dobrozsi John Hasselbach Dent Julius Levy Robert Rice Gustave Ceschan John Chaputa John Dobrozsi Jr Ton Tenore Cyprian Klamo Jo Orth Rocco Rossi

CP Education Talk By Therapist Highlights Cerebral Palsy Aid

United Cerebral Palsy of Middletown discussed education challenges for cerebral palsy and disabled children. They plan to meet with school board members at the January meeting and hold next gathering November 3 at the Legion Home.

United Cerebral Palsy of Middletown UCP Nc. 3 Legion Home

Ballot Validated In Providence Maze Of Codes

A Providence report notes a ballot validity issue resolved by decoding a sequence. The solution maps V to the fifth day, XI to November, 56 to the year, and 21 to 9 p.m. clarifying timing before the deadline.

Providence RI. W

Police Briefs Tie Burglaries to Stolen Car and Arrests

Police report arrests include Paul 21 of 1606 Sycamore on concealed weapon charges. Robert Binnix 31 of 1728 Central Ave was jailed on non support. Lede Serb is charged with disorderly conduct on Michigan Avenue. A vehicle reported stolen from Saul Auto Sales in Hamilton.

Paul Sycamore Robert Binnix Central Ave Michigan Avenue Saul Auto Sales Hamilton

Relatives To Be Posted By Red Cross

Middleton residents with relatives among Hungarian refugees processed at Camp Kilmer will be notified via the Red Cross office. Middletonians will be advised immediately about the welfare and plans of those relatives. DeFrates received the applications with a letter of appreciation from Pierce Gerety, deputy administrator of the Refugee Relief Act, Washington. Gerety called DeFrates' request the first from an industrial group like Aeronca.

Middletown Fire Crews Respond to Two Minor Blazes

Firefighters dealt with two small blazes yesterday. One call came at 5:05 am to 303 North Clinton Street owned by Mrs. E Cracraft with $25 property damage. A second alarm at 11:67 am to 1911 Tytus Avenue involved electric lines and a minor squad assist.

Middletown N. Clinton St

Yankee One Way Signs Are Ready

A traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Main Street and 2nd Avenue confirming readiness of a new one way sign plan for area traffic control.

Main Street 2Nd Avenue

City weighs off duty pay for police under Ohio law

City Manager Charles W. Thompson is studying compensation for officers for mandatory duties beyond 40 hours weekly within Ohio law. He plans a late week meeting with the police committee and Fraternal Order of Police to update on findings and discuss grievances including training, court appearance, liability insurance, and academy attendance.

Charles W. Thompson Thompson FOP Butler County Police Academy F of Tilmon Ellison Ellison Ohio Joseph B. ‘Blackmore P<son Director of Law Ohio Auditor of State

Woman Injured In Work Mishap At Magnode Plant

Mira Bluhm, 42, of Trenton, injured yesterday when her hand was caught in a punch press. She underwent surgery to repair her right hand and was released from Middletown Hospital. Also treated was Mrs. Fred Swarz, 45, of Lebanon, who broke her right ankle in a fall at a roller skating rink and was discharged.

Magnode Mira Bluhm Trenton Middletown Hospital Fred Swarz Southfine Dr Lebanon Swarz

Man Fined For Mistreating Dog

Tom Smith of Milford Oxford faced cruelty to animals charges after humane officer John Evans reported Smith did not feed or provide water to his dog for eight days. Smith pled guilty in court and offered no excuse.

Tom Smith Milford-Oxford John Evans Smith

Dentists Seek City Fluoridation Study and Hearing

A letter from 16 Middletown dentists urges the City Commission to appoint a qualified citizen committee to study water fluoridation. The body plans a formal fluoridation report during today’s 7 30 p m heating code hearing in City Building Courtroom where flooding relief also on agenda. The letter cites rapid growth in fluoridated cities from 328 000 people in 1946 to over 30 million by Oct 1 this year and notes 6197272 new fluoridated customers in the first nine months.

City Comeon Charles I W. Thompson St. Main Street Jin City Commission Toy Middletown Chicago Baltimore Philladelphia Washington Toledo St.Louis San Francisco

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