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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1955
Page
2
Middletown merchants report the biggest non-seasonal sales event in the community's history with up to 20 000 downtown shoppers over three days. Over 200 local firms participated and morale among retail staff improved as crowds enjoyed a festive, cooperative atmosphere.
A Morrow farmer Arthur Wain scott, 50, lost his right forearm after a cornpicker caught his arm at Kendall Farm near Waynesville. He suffered fractures to elbow and wrist and was admitted to Middletown Hospital for surgery. A separate case notes 11 month old Terrance Ponder treated for second degree burns on both hands from a hot oven and released.
An unidentified pedestrian was struck by a turning auto on Main Street from 6th in Franklin yesterday suffering cuts to the forehead arm and leg. Police could not identify the man who was treated by a local physician and left by the back door. Wayne Chrisman 39 Pennyroyal Road is the driver of the auto. A minor collision near 2nd and Main involved Donald Stevens 29 Middletown and Carl Hughes 21 Pomeroyton Ky with 55 dollars damage. A third minor crash at 4th and Main involved Walter Nock 30 Union Road and James Cornett 24 Thirfield Avenue with light damage as both tried to make a right turn.
A meeting of the Girl Scout training committee is planned for 1 30 p m tomorrow at the Girl Scout Office in the Civic Association. Chair Mrs D M Collette will preside.
A 14 year Army veteran Pfc Dorsey Gullett 45 of Germantown Rt 4 was arrested at 3816 Jewell St after being sought by the FBI on desertion charges from Ft Knox Ky for three months He was to be turned over to military police and had reportedly spent the last three months with relatives in Middletown and Germantown area.
Four fires checked by Middletown firemen totaled 30. A TV set blaze at 1113 Catalpa Dr caused 25 damage. A 1941 car at Armco East Side gate suffered 5 damage from defective wiring. Washing machine fire at 101 Reg Bud Dr caused no damage. A straw blaze at 15th Ave sewer project and torch incident followed.
Junior Achievement group Gardner Enterprisers unveiled a plan for a new four player checker game titled Check and Double Check. The project, developed by Carlson with patent pending, will be produced under license by JA one by Gardner Board & Carson Co. Other new products and firms were also announced including Ox cart planer Crystalettes Shartle Bargain Cutters Elkrafters Ampo and Air Raiders Company among others.
Glenn Massman the noted public speaker and former safety director was selected as guest speaker by the Butler War Ren Small Loan Assn for its upcoming public relations meeting. The choice was announced at the association's business session held at the Colony Restaurant. Roy L. Patterson of the Middletown Chamber of Commerce spoke on unemployment compensation.
The Ministerial Association including pastors from Middletown Franklin Monroe and Trenton will meet at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church tomorrow at 8 am for a breakfast. A business and fellowship meeting will follow the breakfast.
The Burdge member of the Butler County Council for Retarded Children will speak at the West Middletown PTA meeting tomorrow at 6 30 p m A covered dish precedes the talk and a business session will follow Activities take place at the West Middletown School.
Patrick Keough a St Louis business man answered the $16 000 question on The $64 000 Question. He correctly identified the Indians ending DiMaggio s 56 game hitting streak and named Al Smith as the starter with Jim Bagby Jr. as the reliever. Rev A J Kershaw also appeared answering jazz related questions before time ran out.
Hershel Gray a 20 year old laborer for Asbestos Asphalt Roofing Co. survived a 13000 volt electric shock while removing a metal roof panel at Harding Jones Paper Co. contact with a high tension line knocked him unconscious but he fell onto decking and was rescued by Jack Goldrick. He suffered burns on both hands and a right foot and is expected to miss days to recover.
George Koeppel was unanimously re elected to a fourth term as president of Middletown High School Band Associates. Officers include Dale Wiley vice president Mrs Sidney Slye treasurer and Mrs Merwin Shockey secretary. The group also announced a fourth annual card party on October 25 at the Legion and possible five Friday dances during basketball season.
In Hamilton the Fairfield area vote failed to detach from the village, 59-52. The 4200 acre tract includes farmland and industrial plants with a tax value about 62 percent of the village total. Fairfield, population over 6000, will become a city Oct 28. Eager turnout 111 of 126. Detachment petition signed by 65 residents, 55 registered voters. Election cost about $200 borne by petitioners led by Warren Rieser.
An all jewel watch owned by Sylvester Hutchins at 1815 Fleming Road was stolen from his bathroom yesterday. Police learned of the incident.
Officers were told yesterday that juveniles damaged a house under construction at The Alameda and Stanley Street. Al Feezer of 620 Moore Street reported the theft of two hub caps from his car parked behind his home last night.
Luther Reedy and Leonard Reedy, partners in Reedy's Foods on S Broad Street, appeal to the U S Tax Court from IRS assessments for 1943. Luther faces a claimed income deficiency of 16728 with fraud penalties 5576. Leonard 16695 with penalties 5565. Both deny any defrauding intent.
BEATTYVILLE Ky Two escapees from the London Ohio Prison Farm Donald Price 24 Hamilton Ohio and Leonard Howard 30 Washington DC were held for Buckeye State authorities. Sheriff Hampton Palmer said they admitted escaping Sept 24.
A million dollars a year is spent on remedies for piles. Peterson's Ointment offers fast relief from itching in minutes with a 50c box or 75c tube. Be delighted or money back.
A $39 bad check drawn on Franklin National Bank was cashed at the Yankee Tavern on 904 Yankee Rd Sept 27. Middletown detectives learned the check was returned from the bank marked signature incorrect. The complaint was filed by cafe owner James Roachonnister.
Officials announce a second sale in a month of the Franklin landmark Thirkield Department Store. Litt Brothers Inc of Cincinnati is named as new owners, with Goldsmiths Inc having sold the store earlier in August. The rear building, once a telephone office, was sold to Franklin National Bank which plans to tear it down for parking and a second bank entrance.
Assistant Chief Sam Moore acts as chief during Police Chief Joseph Blackmore three week vacation begun this week. Blackmore plans to stay mainly at his home on 1011 Elwood St with occasional trips in the Middletown area. Capt. John Fitzgerald covers 4 p.m. to midnight shifts during the absence, while Sg. Joseph Albert leads the midnight to 8 a.m. shift in place of Fitzgerald.
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