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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1960

Page

2

Seven-Car DWI Crash Injures Two In Franklin

A seven car crash caused by an alleged drunken driver injured two people in Franklin. Charles E. McDowell 28 failed a four block reckless drive on Main Street reversing direction and striking multiple vehicles. Vehicle damage totaled about $200 with McDowell’s car a total loss. Investigating officers reported minor injuries to McDowell and a passenger in another car. two other drivers escaped injury.

Franklin Charles E. McDowell Wilson Drive McDowell Main Clay Jackson Streets Jackson Street Frances Gilbert Carlisle

Area Driver Is Injured In Route 4 Headon Crash

Two people were injured in a 12:25 a.m. Saturday headon crash on Route 4 near the Balti qoore and Ohio underpass in Fairfield City. Jefferson Minnix, 31, of Hamilton, suffered head injuries and was admitted to Mercy Hospital. John D. Lucas, 38, of 6517 Schurz Rd., had lacerations to the head and both knees. Police said Lucas was northbound when Minnix crossed the centerline and struck him.

Baltiqoore and Ohio Fairfield City Mercy Hospital Jefferson Minnix Hamilton John D. Laucas Schurz Rd Lucas Minnix

Youth Shoot State Driver In Cleveland Incident

Donald Christofek, 22, of Cleveland was shot and gravely wounded Friday night by three teenage boys who spoke to him as they stepped in front of his car near East 65th Street and Broadway. He was admitted to St. Alexis Hospital with bullet wounds to the chest and stomach. passenger Rudy Gerlicka, 29, of Cleveland, said Christofek left the scene after one boy spoke, two shots were fired, and Christofek collapsed. Gerlicka helped him into the car and drove to a bar on East 65th Street and Kenyon Avenue to call police.

Cleveland (Ap Donald Christofek Cleveland East 65Th Street Broadway St. Alexis Hospital Christofek Rudy Gerlicka Gerlicka Kenyon Avenue

Beaten and robbed outside Slim's Place in New Miami

Forister Dale Norvell, 26, of Hamilton, was treated at Hamilton Hospital for head injuries after being beaten by four men and robbed of $1 at 3 am outside Slim's Place, 1344 Joe Ave, New Miami. Norvell said he entered the case and later went outside where the assault happened.

Forister Dale Norvell Hamilton Hamilton Hospital Slim Joe Ave New Miami Norvell

Lena River in Siberia Reaches Arctic Ocean

The Lena River extends about 3000 miles through Siberia and flows into the Arctic Ocean. The vast waterway supports regional ecosystems and transportation, linking numerous settlements along its boreal course.

Lena Siberia Arctic Ocean

Obituary for Corbett Barnett of Excello

Corbett Laine Barnett 2 son of Mr and Mrs David Barnett 407 Manitee St Excello pronounced dead on arrival at Middletown Hospital at 1 30 pm yesterday. Survived by parents two brothers David Wayne and Robert R paternal grandmother Mrs Jane Helton Kentucky maternal grandmother Mrs Martha Helton Excello. Services 3 pm Monday Riggs Funeral Home burial Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow 7 to 9 pm.

Obituary: Stanley Oligee Oligee Dies in Middletown at 74

Stanley Oligee Oligee 74 of West Middletown Rt 1 died today at Middletown Hospital after illness since November. A retired custodian from Amanda Elementary School with about 10 years service, he also worked at Crystal Tissue Co. Born in Brown County, he lived in Middletown most of his life. Survived by three sons Elton Marvin and Maurice all of Middletown. five daughters Mabel Hall Exville Ruth Cox Franklin Martha Creekbaum Cecil Burton and Catherine McCarty all of Middletown. two brothers Cecil Haywoon of Cincinnati. one sister Eva Schilling Farmersville. 27 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bloom Rose Church Brown County with Rev. Henry Howard officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Friends may call at McCoy-Telfer Funeral Home Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Oligee Amanda Elementary The Crystal Tissue Co Brown County Middletown Elton Marvin Maurice Mabel Hall Exvelle Ruth Cox Franklin Martha Creekbaum Cecil Burton Catherine McCarty Cecil Haywoon Cincinnati Eva Schilling Farmersville Bloom Rose Church Henry Howard Church McCoytelfer

Services for Mrs Effie L. Bostick Camden

Effie L. Bostick 63 of Camden Route 3 will have services at 2 20 p m tomorrow at R C Nein Sons Funeral Home with burial in Fairmount Cemetery She died yesterday at a sister’s home after three years of failing health Born in Lancaster Kentucky she had lived in Camden most of her life Her husband Elmer died in 1958 Surviving are two daughters Mary Helen Sizelove Dayton and Maxine Beckett Richmond Ind two sons Ralph Richmond and Elmer Centerville Ind three sisters Dora Williams Camden Route 3 Mattie Keel Detroit and Willietee Roberts Camden and two brothers John Creech New Lebanon and Everett Creech Camden.

Camden Effie L. Bostick N. Lafayette S R. C. Nein & Sons Fairmount Cemetery Bostick Dora Williams Camden Rt Lancaster Camden Area Elmer Mary Helen Sizelove Dayton Maxine Beckett Richmond Ind Ralph Centerville Williams Mattie Keel Detroit Willietee Roberts

Obituary notices and funeral services listing

S. L. Yochum an 8 year old at 313 Elvin Ave to be served at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Daniel A. Mackey aged 57 of 1817 Alistaier Ave to have Requiem High Mass at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Stephen Church. Teresa Ann Owens three month daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Owens of 901 Heaton St to be served at 10 a.m. Monday. William R. Phillips 100 of 1716 See Ave to have services at 2:30 p.m. Monday. Mrs Ada C. Winkler 52 formerly of Hamilton now of Ft. Myers Fla to have services at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

S. L. Yochum Elvin Ave Kraus Daniel A. Mackey Alistaier Ave St. Stephen Church Teresa Ann Owens Franklin Owens Heaton St Griesmer- Grim William R. Phillips See Colligan Ada C. Winkler Ft. Myers Fla Hamilton Webb

City sees $1500 in damages from six accidents

Nearly $1,500 in damage occurred in six city traffic accidents yesterday with no injuries. Key incidents include a Verity Parkway and Elwood Street collision. Wanda Just ice Blackburn, 19, cited for insufficient brakes after allegedly ramming a stopped car. Arthur F. Cavanaugh, 27, and James E. Brewer, 25, together caused about $400 in losses in separate incidents. Additional accidents involve Charles H. Link, 84, Ruth E. Baird, Richard Hardwick, Chandler Hawkins, Harry Werner, and others on First Avenue, Grimes Street, Central Avenue, Calumet and Baltimore, and Germantown Road.

Verity Parkway Elwood Street Wanda Justice Blackburn Prestsonburg Elwood Arthur F. Cavanaugh Aeronca St James E. Brewer Lafayette Ave William H. Ratliff Clayton St Brewer Denny Lumber Co First Avenue Ratliff Charles H. Link Aberdeen Dr Grimes Street Central Avenue Leona Rossi Charles St Ruth E. Baird Middletown Rt. 3 Richard Hardwick S. Marshall Rd

Hamilton County Recount Ordered For The Posts

Hamilton County Board of Elections votes to conduct a full recount of ballots from the November 8 election for county commissioner and common pleas judge. The board has recounted 455 of 1301 precincts for the commissioner and 111 for the judgeship, with Beckman gaining a 276 vote lead over Clark after partial tallies. Prosecutor Hover says authority exists to order the recount, which could affect control of the courthouse offices and board.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Board of Elections Common Pleas C. Watson Hover Jon A. Wiehe James R. Clark Jr Vincent Beckman Clark Beckman Repubican John M. Renner John W. Keefe Keefe Elections Board

Court Delayed By Thanksgiving in Franklin

Municipal Court did not hold its regular Friday session yesterday because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The next session will convene Monday with Judge J. T. Riley presiding.

DWI Charged for Middletown Man at New Miami

Perry Wayne Wilson 26 of 2009 Jefferson Rd Middletown cited for driving while under the influence at 1245 a.m. today in New Miami. He was released on personal bond.

Perry Wayne Wilson Jefferson Rd Middletown New Miami

Cleveland Husband Cleared in Accidental Shooting Death

Chief Prosecutor Richard F. Matia ruled the fatal shooting of 41 year old Mrs. James Dunn by her husband in their Cleveland home accidental. Dunn, 45, was released after the ruling. He said a pistol discharged as he slapped the hammer, the bullet passing through his wife as she died about an hour later at St Alexis Hospital.

Cleveland S AP Richard F. Matia James Dunn Dunn St. Alexis

White House private apartments house 54 rooms and 16 baths

The private apartments in the White House used by the President and guests comprise 54 rooms and 16 baths.

White House

Mother Gets New Hope For Self, Kids

In Felony Court New York a penniless mother Eileen Weiss 29 seeks to reclaim her two children Michael 5 and Maria 4 abandoned after Thanksgiving. A women’s group plans to provide a home and job while Magistrate Reuben Levy grants a December 6 hearing.

New York Spirit of Thanksgiving Human Fellowship Eileen Weiss Reuben Levy Brooklyn

Court Fines and Suspensions From City Court Session

Judge J T Lamb disposed 12 cases in a City Court session held in the City Commission room. Jesse Moore 52 was fined 50 dollars and costs for carrying a loaded .32 caliber gun with confiscation of the weapon. Albert and Trulin Williams received suspended 30 day county jail terms for assault and battery, contingent on not returning to the complainant and avoiding further trouble. L V Kindred was fined 50 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct after a dispute with James Hill. Various traffic and intoxication cases were also resolved, including speeding charges and fines for brakes and stop sign violations.

City Commission J. T. Lamb City Commission Room Jesse Moore Ottawa &T Albert Williams Trulin Williams Robinson Vail Road Franklin Lamb Leonard Buchanan Kindred Sycamore St James Hill John Payne York Ave Hill Rt. 4 Franklin R. Cassidy Corlee Road West Middletown Wanda Blackburn Prestonburg Jerry M. Wells Spring Ave Bobby Martin Flemming Road

Remembering the Good Old Days We’ll Miss in 1980

A nostalgic note looks back at the 1970s era in the year 1980, recalling shared memories, humor, and community moments that defined the period. The piece frames youth, friendship, and local scenes as treasured relics of the recent past.

Boy Scout Executive To Speak At Banquet

Delbert R. Hanks, a prominent Boy Scout executive, will speak at the fourth annual Pokey Griffith District Fellowship Banquet at 6 30 p m in the Carlisle Elementary School cafeteria. The event, open to all registered Scouters and their spouses, aims for the largest attendance this year.

Delbert R. Hanks Carlisle Pokey” Griffith Hanks Miami Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Dayton Portland Oregon Ohio Alaska Order of the Arrow Scout Civic Association

Police Briefs Report Coke Machine Break-Ins Across City

Police investigated a rash of coke machine break-ins at service stations on Sutphin Street Wayne Avenue Grand Avenue Cleveland Street 1502 Germantown Road Charles Street North Avenue and N Main Street at Columbia Avenue. Donald Wilkinson 25 of 1515 Young Street is held by Montgomery County deputies on a charge of failure to heed four court orders.

Sutphin Street Wayne Avenue Grand Avenue Cleveland Street Germantown Rd Charles Street North Avenue N. Main Street Columbia Avenue Donald Wilkinson Young St Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputies

Two doors broken open at Manchester Junior High School

A vandal damaged two doors at Manchester Junior High School and stole a sander valued at $3, prompting an investigation into the break in.

Manchester

Two Hubcaps Stolen from Park Street Home

Two hubcaps valued at fifteen dollars were stolen from Jim Hammons at 124 Park St. The incident reports a loss of auto parts taken from the residence.

Jim Hammons Park St

Quadruple youth shot at Gardner ball diamond incident

A quartet of 12 and 13 year olds were found shooting at lights at the Gardner ball diamond. The gun was confiscated.

Gardner Ball Diamond

Stolen power mower valued at $140 reported near Yankee Rd

Val Apple of Yankee Road reported to the sheriff that a new power mower valued at 140 dollars was stolen from a woodshed today. The report was filed with the sheriff's office.

Val Apple Yankee Rd Sheriff's Office

Eagles to Hear William G Watson at Lodge Meeting

Eagles Lodge 528 will host William G Watson of Zanesville as grand secretary of the Order. The program starts at 2 p.m. with an initiation after the talk. Dinner and a dance follow for members and their wives tonight.

William G. Watson Zanesville Eagles Lodge 528 Order

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Dowell Hig Insurance John Sturgis W. Jackson St Lora F. Gilbert Sturgis Gilbert William Gurhler Robert Harrison Main St Carl Meyers N. Main Jessie W. Adams Trenton Joyce Hinkle Verity 4Th Ave Woodside Cemetery Robert Kontnier Mer Stanley Oligee Rt. 1 Middletown Hospital Rs. Effie Bostick Santa Weith Chandler Hawkins Curtis St Harry Werner Baltimore St Calumet Baltimore Hawkins Werner Theodore Foland Douglas Justice Germantown Germantown Road Hamilton County Dwi Tae STATE Fane Sance Ray Craycraft N. Verity State Tarn Mutual Automobile Inewrannery, State Farm Life Insurance Co State Farm Five and Casualty Co Home Office Tom Buinoy Miss Weiss Michael Maria Salvatore Andrioli Brook Lyn Andrioli Boy Scout Eagles Kodak Git Davidson Hinkles Electronics Fidelity and Hinkle Roosevelt Ave
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