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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1955

Page

2

Lie Detector Tests Planned In Lebanon Shooting

Lie detector tests in Cincinnati were planned today for Mrs. Laura Abner and Brack Gabbard who are held in the shotgun death of Charles Abner. The three adults said the shooting was accidental during a dispute with Lee Sandlin. Abner’s funeral services were arranged in Booneville Kentucky with visitation at Oswald Funeral Home.

Lebanon Cincinnati Laura Abner Morrow Brack Gabbard South Lebanon Abner Gabbard Sandlin Booneville Oswad Charles Ronnie Marion Nora Bishop Hazel Combs South Arun Duff Kentucky

Old Bank Accounts Cleared in Butler County

Judge Fred B Cramer in Common Pleas Court ordered the county to clear 4025 in deposit losses from two failed banks the Trenton Bank and the Commercial Bank of Middletown. County auditors and commissioners were directed to apply funds and issue warrants to settle the accounts. The amount had remained on county books since the bank failures with prior state findings of 6025 in favor of the county, 2000 already paid.

Hamilton Butler County Fred B Cramer Common Pleas Court Cramer R. H. Smith Courty Com Sion Trenton Bank Commercial Bank of Middletown

Thieves Net $150 From Cafe Robbery

A break-in at Chups Cafe on Yankee Road netted about 150 dollars from two pinball machines and a jukebox. Detectives Frazier and Fouts said intruders entered via a cellar grate and a rear door around 7 50 a m. An additional break-in was reported at Dr Norwood Clarks office on Broad Street with pry marks observed on the door.

Chup Yankee Rd Eddie Chupka Herbert Frazier Paul Fouts E. Norwood Clark S. Broad St Clark

Serve-Yourself Store Theft Sparks Outcry

London woman Mrs May Hampton 43 admitted stealing a slice of veal from a serve yourself shop but protested the arrest saying such shops invite theft and the public should be protected. I Wightwich fined her 5 pounds.

London May Hampton

Three Children Treated At Midlertown Hospital

One five year old, Danny Faulknon, admitted after a fall from a porch with a broken right elbow. Two others treated yesterday include 15 month old Daniel Allen who swallowed fuel oil and Harry Stacy who jumped from a truck with multiple facial and body abrasions. Both Allen and Stacy were dismissed after treatment.

Middletown Hospital Danny Faulknon Vince Faulkner State St Daniel Allen Harry Stacy Allen Addison A'en Granada Ave Young Stacy Allada Stacy Franklin Rt. 1

Tractor Lifespan Questioned In Agricultural Report

A historical trade note discusses tractors and their expected useful life of around ten years, highlighting industry assumptions and potential implications for farming practices and equipment replacement.

Middletown Board Sets Bids for Three 65-Passenger Buses

The Middletown Board of Education authorized transportation chief C. W. Young to solicit sealed bids from local dealers for three 65-passenger school buses. State funding will cover half the cost with bids due by noon Thursday and title due by October 20.

Middletown State Department Young

Board Grants Requests From Local Residents

In other matters the board granted the requests of Clyde Pierson, Mrs. Frances Dils, Miss Millicent Bender, Wilbur Kiester.

Clyde Pierson Frances Dils Millicent Bender Wilbur Kiester

Welding Union Signs Pact For Increase

The United Welding Independent Union and Uned ing Co negotiate a three year labor contract with Garrett Bower as union president announcing an across the board nine cent hourly raise plus six cent annual increases. The agreement adds five to 10 cent future adjustments, boosts pension by 17.50 to 52.50 monthly for retirees with 10 to 30 years of service, improves insurance, and introduces a cost of living escalator and a three week vacation for 10 year employees. Union negotiators include Brewer Ovance Gehron Vance Hamilton Monce and Hartness with Jack Casper serving as union counsel.

United Welding Independent Union Uned Ing Co Garrett Bower Bureau of Labor Statistics Brewer Ovance L. J. Gehron Vance Hamilton Charles Monce Damon Hartness Jack Casper Middletown

Executive Committee Named By Civic Association

Eleven men were named to the Civic Association executive committee at the annual meeting. First time members include Edward Barker of First National Bank and Richard Siegel of Gardner Board & Carton Co. Nine incumbents were reelected. The group will meet Friday noon at the Manchester Hotel to elect officers.

Civic Association Board of Governors Edward Barker First National Bank Richard Siegel Gardner Board & Carton Co C. R. Crawford Black Clawson Co D.G. Driscoll Sorg Paper Co E E Grant Crystal Tissue Co Charles R. Hook Armco Steel Corp John A. Lawler Aeronca Manufacturing Corp

Middleton Woman Wins Cincinnati Bake-Offs in Contest

Mrs. E. T. Cross of 3900 Fleming Rd. won yesterday's bakeoffs in the Cooks Contest at Gas & Electric Co in Cincinnati. Her quick fruit bread recipe earned a set of cooking ware and a child’s miniature set. She advances to the bakeoff finals in October. Miss Lula Downs of 515 Baltimore St. is among contestants in yeast breads today.

E. T. Cross Fleming Rd Cincinnati the Gas & Electric Co Lula Downs Baltimore St

Man Charged With Manslaughter After Fatal Howe Road Crash

Gaston Smallwood, 27, is charged with second degree manslaughter in Hamilton Municipal Court after a crash on Howe Road near Miltonville killed 30 year old George Smith. Smallwood, treated for injuries, was jailed after a preliminary hearing date was set. State Patrol cited excessive speed and a failed curve negotiation.

Hamilton Howe Road Miltonville D. E. Arnold Gaston Smallwood Hanover St George Smith Maple Ave Smallwood Mercy Hospital Hamilton City Smallwod Butler County

Subway Nations List Includes Argentina and United States

A scan lists countries with subway systems including Argentina Canada France England Germany Italy Spain Norway Sweden and the United States among others.

Nations Argentina Australia Canada France England Germany Italy Spain Norway Sweden United States

Middletown High names six Homecoming queen candidates

Six candidates for Middletown High School Homecoming queen were announced for the Queen's Capers dance after the Middletown Ports mouth game. The field includes Faye Deaton Syl via Doty Anne Foutz Corky O Friel Marilyn Smith and Connie Stalls. The queen will be chosen by student vote Friday morning with each candidate paired to a Hi Y escort. The queen and court will preside at the dance with Mickey Leffler and his Rhythmaires providing music.

Middletown High School Middletown-Portsmouth Faye Deaton Jack Taylor The Croix Hi-Y Sylvia Doty Ronnie Hardeman Panther Hi-Y Anne Mickey Leffler Rhythmaires

Reynard Strikes On Tytus Avenue Attracts Residents

A red fox on Tytus Avenue drew neighbors last night after being struck by a passing car. Don Jordan called for help, and Robert McClain shot and killed the animal. In 1946 marriages reached a record 2,291,000 nationwide.

Tytus Avenue Tytus Don Jordan Tyrtus Jordan Robert McClain

Home Benefit Nets $5 for Polio Fund

A carnival at Paul Lewis residence 617 Buena Ave netted the Middletown polio fund $5. Captain John Fitzgerald reports the event with participants Ronald Martin Larry Curtis Lewis Martin Paul Lewis Billy Woch Robert Sproul Larry Campbell and Jerry Hatton. Refreshments and pony rides highlighted the benefit.

Paul Lewis Buena Ave John Fitzgerald Middletown

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