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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1955

Page

2

CA Solicitors Hold Planning Meeting on Share Your Heart Drive

Fifty nine retail and service solicitors met at the Manchester Hotel for a Civic Association training session. Paul Galeese led the event with division leaders and city officials present to plan non member canvassing and a fundraising drive aiming for $14,000 with sessions scheduled through October 19.

Manchester Francis Carmody The Civic Association Board of Governors Jim Purvis Harold Calvin Charles Hattery Robert McConaughy Myron Beck Paul Arnold Betty Schlotterbeck Helen Marshall Wade E. Miller Hehall Eilors

Patrolman Beaten On Duty Unable To Return To Post

Clarence Bailey 31 of 3008 Grand Ave has been ruled totally disabled by doctors after head injuries from a May 31 fight on duty. The officer near permanently unfit for police work or full time employment, suffers unpredictable head pains dizziness and loss of coordination. He was attacked while protecting a Miami sburg man. three brothers charged with assault with intent to kill and free on bond. Bailey, father of six and with a wife expecting a seventh, joined the force in 1953 and faces pension and workers compensation decisions.

Clarence Bailey Grand Ave Central Avenue Clinton Street Bailey Miamisburg Police Pension Board Joseph Newkirk Police

Dinner Meeting Planned by Middletown Chamber of Commerce

The Middletown Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual membership dinner at 6 30 p.m Thursday in the Manchester Hotel. Roy L. Patterson announced a nationally known speaker with Erle Hanson, the president, addressing members. The secretary expects over 600 attendees, similar to last year, with tickets available at the Chamber office in the Manchester Hotel.

Middletown Chamber of Commerce Manchester Hotel Roy L. Patterson Erle Hanson Patterson Chamber of Commerce

LOOF Members To Get Degrees In Local Rites

The Decoration of Chivalry will be awarded to LOOF and Rebekah Lodge members at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Hamilton JOOF Temple. A Canton degree staff and Ladies Auxiliary will take part. Last night, initiatory degrees were given to Sallee, Whiteted, Woods, Hall, Olinger of Middletown and Moore of Eaton, with seven more candidates to be initiated next week.

Beer Drought Of Flower Power Sparks Reporting In England

HALTWHISTLE England residents use beer to water plants but Joseph Henderson calls it criminal waste. He reports dosing chrysanthemums with three cups of lemonade weekly and a plant stands ten feet tall.

Haltwhistle England Joseph Henderson

Turtle Speeds Past Snail in Surprising Pace

A turtle proves speedier than a snail as observers note that even a slow reptile can move several times faster than its shelled counterpart. The comparison highlights the turtle's unexpectedly brisk movement in a simple, relatable event.

Robbery Suspects Nabbed After Fischer's Inn Burglary

Three suspects in a Fischer's Inn break in at 2050 Hamilton Eaton Road were arrested here after stealing about 100 dollars and 40 fifths of whisky. A fourth suspect remained jailed in Stanton Kentucky. Debates over court dates and further questioning followed by local and county officers.

Fischer’s Inn Hamilton-Eaton Road Stanton Martin J Fischer Raymond Stephens Herbert Stephens 1701 Meadow Ave James Case Stillwater Middletown City Stephens Ralph Powell County Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputies Dayton Frank South Crase Kentucky James Greenfield Roy Crout James Howerton Robert Walton

Optimist Club Plans Benefit During Evening Meeting

The Evening Optimist Club discussed candy sale plans for the boys work program and announced a Peewee Football game against Curry Motors at Smith Farms tomorrow. Don Hester of 1720 Fleming Rd. joined as a new member. Buddy Night is set for next Thursday with guest invitations.

Colony Peewee Curry Motors Smith Farms Don Hester Fleming Rd

At The Movies Showtimes and Tickets Listings

Paramount shows Friday and Saturday schedule with Wichi ta Pearl of the South Pacific Dawn at Socorro and Dambusters. Colonial offers Johnny Stool Pigeon Kiss the Blood Off My Hands. Dixie Cruise In presents Combat Squad Battle Taxi with evening showings.

Wichita South Pacific Socorro

Pekingese Parade at the Imperial Palace

The Pekingese was revered as the sacred dog of the imperial palace at Pe gu, a symbol of status and tradition.

Imperial Palace Pegu

Middletown Kiwanis Club names 1956 leaders

Howard H. Hoffman named 1956 president of the Middletown Kiwanis Club at a meeting yesterday. He previously served as secretary and vice president. Edward H. Hannon is first vice president, John McClure second vice president, Albert E. Hohl secretary treasurer, with new directors and delegates named to attend the Kiwanis District Convention in Dayton.

Howard H. Hoffman Kensington Dr Middletown Kiwanis Club Hoffman Armco See Corp Edward H. Hammon John McClure Albert E. Hohl William J. Saunders George W. Bryan George L. Hagen Theodore Wood Gilbert P. Wagdéner Earl Mendenhall Kiwanis Dayton

Ray McMullen Named Head of Middletown Builders

Ray McMullen was named chair man of the Middletown chapter of the Home Builders Assn of Butler County at the monthly board meeting. The organization brings contractors and suppliers in the construction field together to address industry problems and devise workable Middletown area solutions.

Ray McMullen Middletown Home Builders Assn Butler County McMullen

Wayne Back elected master at arms of Knights of Pythias

Wayne Back was elected master at arms of the Knights of Pythias at the lodge meeting last night. He succeeds Ed Watson who resigned. Lodge members also elected Elza Abraham as secretary succeeding Charles Witner who retired from the office.

Wayne Back the Knights of Pythias Ed Watson Elza Abraham Charles Witner

A Creek Is A Stream Between Brook And River

A creek is defined as a watercourse that sits between a brook and a river in size and flow. It describes typical characteristics and usage in rural geography.

Three Arrested In Bad Check Passing Case

A Franklin man and two Middletown men were arrested on Warren County warrants amid a probe into passing stolen bad checks from the G. S. Leroy Coal Co. in Franklin. Kenny Kellis Jr., Harold Amburgey, and Millard Lykins face charges related to the case.

Franklin Middletown Warren County G. S. Leroy Coal Co Kenny Edward Kellis Jr E. 4Th St Harold Amburgey Vannest Ave Millard Lykins Elwood St Franklin National Bank Leroy Ridgeville

Sebald Award Slides Shown In Middletown Schools

About 2,511 students across three Middletown high schools viewed the W. W. Sebald Self Reliance Award slide show. Warren Pence says 526 were seniors as JCC school contacts presented the $1,500 prizes. Slides and script are available to groups on request.

Middletown Warren Pence

Ohio Spends 75 Million Annually on Narcotics Told to Lions Club

Kenneth E. Krouse assistant attorney general of Ohio told Lions Club members last night that nearly 75 million dollars a year is spent in Ohio for illegal narcotics. He described how curiosity leads to addiction and outlined state efforts to humanize treatment and penalize peddlers while stressing education. The talk included drug-use samples and a case history of a 23 year old in jail in Chicago. Rev Richard Blair spoke on National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.

Ohio Kenneth E. Krouse Lions Club Krouse Chicago Krause Turkey Richard Blair Middletown

Ex Governor Murray Divorce Case In Oklahoma City

Former Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray faced a divorce filing from his estranged wife Willie Murray who alleges drunkenness during his term and infidelity. She asks the court to deny grounds for the divorce while Murray accuses cruelty and incompatibility. a judge ordered alimony of 676.67 dollars monthly pending dispute. The couple wed in May 1933.

Oklahoma City Johnston Murray Willie Murray Murray District Court Glen O. Morris

Stutenroth Outlines Scout Goals for Promer Builders Area Council

Charles Stutenroth, newly elected president, described manpower needs and a proposed activity program at an executive board meeting. He announced appointments to finance and advancement committees and vice presidents from local firms. A detailed chart of needed chairmen and personnel was presented. A special meeting set for today at the Manchester Hotel to discuss actions. Dr. Arthur A. Schuck speech from Louisville District 4 meeting was played. Twenty-one council members attended.

Charles Stutenroth Promer Builders Area Council Ray Young Armco Ed Cohn Cohn Hardware & Paint Co E. H. Bindley Cheney Pulp & Paper Co Franklin Edward Barker First National Bank al Hardy Lebanon Statenroth Manchester Hotel Arthur A. Schuck Boy Scouts of America District 4 Louisville

Jane Shatters Shot Put Distance By Throwing West

Due to the earths rotation, Jane can gain distance by aiming westward, a maneuver that leverages the Coriolis effect to maximize shot put range in disciplines where spin or release angle matters.

Jane

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