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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1952
Page
2
A wounded Middletown lieutenant recounts brutal injuries and the strain on local blood supplies. He recalls 84 hours in a bunker near Old Baldy, nine pints per wounded man, and a blood program near collapse as donors lag. City officials fear continuing shortages despite 1,608 pints donated last year.
Mildred E. Branch of the Butler County Society for Cripped Children and Adults argues that training the physically handicapped for qualified jobs is a wise investment in human welfare. She cites tax contributions, higher earnings, and lower relief costs, noting rehabilitation averages about 460 per person with a productive life of 34 years and that the program yields profits to investors.
Paul E. Wilson director of the Middletown Safety Council warned that train beaters risk serious injury at railroad crossings. He cited several near misses and urged motorists to respect red flasher signals, noting railroad officials are improving crossing safety and proposing a rear bumper train-beater score card to shame reckless drivers.
Rep Pau F. Schenck of Davion campaigns for reelection in Middletown Third District. He speaks to Civitan Club at noon and hosts an open house at 1385 Central Ave campaign HQ. Wednesday he fields questions with county candidates present.
Two drivers survived serious crashes with their vehicles demolished. Charles Hurr, 73, of 915 Stanley St, was struck by a train on the New York Central tracks after driving into its path on First Ave. His car was dragged 400 feet. he suffered a bruised shoulder and minor cuts before being released from hospital. Don Roberson, 25, of Elwood Ind, was trapped when 35 000 pounds of sheet steel dumped from a truck overturned in a ditch on Ohio 122. His left little finger was crushed. he was removed with heavy equipment and remained in good condition.
Eighteen high school students from the area took over the Middletown Journal for a day. They handled beats with reporters, drafted news, and assisted in advertising, circulation, and public services while a luncheon and plant tour framed the educational event.
The Vandalia weather station reports the coldest October in 63 years with frost widespread. Temperatures will not climb above 55 today and another heavy frost is expected tonight near 25. The morning low was 30 at 6 am, with a 9 am reading of 38. Wednesday should be fair and slightly warmer.
Three Middletonians were excused from jury duty as the Butler County Grand Jury opened in Common Pleas Court for a docket of 70 cases. Judge P. P. Boli excused Mildred E. Greathouse and John Doenen, with Lillie Sexton not found for summons. Five Hamilton residents were named as replacements. several others were not present or unavailable. The lead case is the first degree murder charge against Wilson White of Hamilton for the fatal beating of his common-law wife Mrs Jessie Fried.
Two people were treated in the emergency room at Middletown Hospital yesterday. Both were released after treatment. Virginia Miller, 24, of Franklin Route 1, was bitten on the face by her dog after it was injured by a car. Amos Staton, 42, of West Middletown Route 1, splashed cement in his eye at work for Moorman Sand and Gravel Company.
Police Department hosts a show for Middleton editor Feledy with officers staging floor routines and a staged audition for the Corncrib Rapers. A prisoner with a guitar adds comic chaos as Feledy meets staff and local officials during the city hall tour.
A series of crashes on area highways left one person dead and two injured. At 2 45 a m on Route 73 near the Butler County line a car struck and killed a Holstein owned by Robert Brow. On Route 22 near Route 48 at 8 50 a m Virgil Meyerhoff and passenger Curtis Phelps were injured. Meyerhoff was cited for reckless driving. Fourteen year old Danny Whitacre demolished a car while avoiding a dog on Route 123 near Lebanon. At 7 a m on Route 73 near Tren ton Joseph Crockett collided with Ernest King. Crockett faces yielding right of way charges.
Elton Heitman, 30, Lebanon Route 3, was rear-ended by a car driven by Robert Hill, 36, Bellevue. Hill was arrested by State Highway Patrolmen for following too closely and will face a court appearance before Mayor William Fraser of Lebanon.
The 1952 Civic Association campaign staff will meet at 6:30 tonight in the Green Room of the Manchester Hotel. Chairman Robert Kihm says leaders should bring a complete list of workers and suggest kickoff dates for division meetings. The non-member canvass starts November 5.
Franklin safety chief warns of trouble if the proposed three mill operating levy fails. Auditor Gaynor says funds run out by 1953 without the levy. City faces staff gaps with only four police on three shifts and demands a full force.
Eleanor Carpenter a 10 year old girl from East Street Monroe was admitted to Mercy Hospital Hamilton with infantile paralysis. County foundation head Charles Reuthe confirmed the diagnosis as polio marking Monroe’s first case and Butler County’s 28th this year.
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