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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1953

Page

2

Four Franklin Youths Hurt When Car Hits House

Four Franklin youths were injured last night when a car skidded off US 25, crashed into the north side of a house on the city edge. Mary Sue Shane 17, in serious condition after surgery for possible chest and skull injuries. Joyce Ann Hollon 17 in fair condition with scalp and leg lacerations. Linville McFarland 20 and Donald Kidwell Jr. 19 treated for minor injuries. Damage to the home estimated at 3000 dollars. police continued probe of the crash near a highway dip over the levy.

Franklin US 25 Mary Sue Shane Robert Shane 4Th St Joyce Ann Hollon John Hollon Roberts St Miss Shane Miss Hollon Linville McFarland S. Canal St Donald Kidwell Jr Tibball St Middletown Hospital

Man fires on intruder at Club Miami Route 4

Donald Snider, who lives at the Club Miami, says an intruder broke in around 3:30 a.m. and fled after Snider fired six shots with a .32 caliber pistol. The man, described as white about 5'10" and 175 pounds in a white shirt and brown pants, reportedly dropped four packs of cigarettes while escaping toward Middletown. Police from Middletown, with Deputy Frank South and officers Wilford Palmer and Clarence Bailey, investigated the break in, suspecting the intruder targeted the club’s daily receipts.

Club Miami Route 4 Donald Egg" Snider Snider Middletown Frank South Wilford Palmer Clarence Bailey

Junior Highs Open Tonight For Open House

McKinley and Roosevelt Junior High Schools welcome parents and friends at 7 p.m. tonight for the annual open house as Middletown schools observe American Education Week with events tonight tomorrow and Wednesday.

McKinley Roosevelt Middletown

Dr Crane's Talk Opened To Public By Federation

The Federation of Women’s Jols opened Dr George Crane’s talk to the public after a banquet. Tickets for the lecture are $1.50 including tax. banquet tickets are $3.63. Dr Crane, a psychologist and newspaper columnist, will speak on Strategy in Handling People at the Manchester Hotel with junior ballroom seating and talks for Middletown and Lem on Monroe students.

George Crane Manchester Federation of Women's Jols Jessie Kendrick Dr. Crane Filson's Middletown High School Crane Lemon - Monroe High School Colummn Federation William Carson William Yarber

At The Movies Showings For Paramount And Strand

Paramount screens Champs for a Day at 1 30 5 00 and 8 30 p m Blowing Wild plays 3 05 6 35 and 10 p m Strand presents Hot News at 1 15 3 45 6 20 and 8 50 p m with Slaves of Babylon at 2 25 4 55 7 30 and 10 05 p m

Babylon

Birch Draws Prison Term For Armed Robbery

Elmer Birch of Middletown pleaded guilty to armed robbery in Common Pleas Court Hamilton. Judge Fred B. Cramer gave an indeterminate term in the state penitentiary with two armed robbery charges and an assault count. two cases pending. Edward Deaton and Fyrtle Burton received probation. Barry Blakney and Wilbur Wilson probation referrals.

Elmer Birch Middletown First Avenue Grill Common Pleas Hamilton Fred B. Cramer State Birch Middletonians Edward Deaton Fyrtle Burton Barry Blakney Wilbur Wilson

Three Soldiers Return from Far East to Seattle

Three area servicemen were among 2,644 passengers on the USNS Marine Serpent scheduled to arrive in Seattle today from the Far East. The group includes Sgt. Elvin R. Lawson of Middletown, Sgt. Ernest Thomas of Franklin, and Pfc. Eugene E. Rhoads of Miamisburg.

USNS Marine Serpent Seattle Far East Elvin R. Lawson Woodlawn Ave Middletown Ernest Thomas Franklin Pfc Eugene E. Rhoads Miamisburg Rt. 3

Stiles Under Knife In Emergency Operation

Charles B. Stiles secretary of Sorg Paper Co and city commissioner underwent an emergency operation yesterday at Middletown Hospital. He was later returned home the same day and his condition is not serious according to reports.

Charles B. Stiles Sorg Paper Co Middletown Hospital

Armco Annexation Decision Tomorrow by County Officials

Butler County Commissioners face a decisive vote on whether Armco blast furnace land will join Middletown. A 10 a.m. hearing tomorrow could set the path to meet January 1 deadlines, amid rumors and legal questions about bond funding and annexation timing.

Butler County Armco Middletown Marc Fiehrer Lemon Township Fiehrer Cleveland G. W. A. Wilmer

Tax implications loom in annexation debate

The controversy over annexation centers on tax revenue. If not completed by January 1, 1954, tangible taxes for 1954 will go to the township, with 1954 and 1955 real estate taxes also redirected. The state director of public education Clyde Hissong could order a division of the funds, though his intentions remain undisclosed.

Clyde Hissong Public Education

Farmer Killed by Two Hogs in Bloomfield

Jackson Ohio dispatch reports farmer Garland Hurt age 53 was killed by two 300 pound hogs at his Bloomfield farm while feeding livestock. He was found by his daughter about an hour after he went to feed the hogs. witnesses say one hog pulled him into the pen and severed his jugular vein.

Jackson Ohio Bloomfield Garland Hurt

Woman Escapee Back In Custody

Mrs. Verne English a 29 year old Middletown resident walked away from the Ohio Reformatory for Women at Marysville while being treated for a cold. She was found near Milford Center about six miles from the institution and is back in custody. English was committed August 17 to serve a 1 to 10 year term for embezzlement and had been arrested in Middletown two months earlier for probation violation.

English Reformatory Middletown

Police Briefs Report Vehicle Thefts In City

John Hopper of 1719 Yankee Rd reported his car licensed 356 ME stolen from near his home. theft reported at 8:10 a.m. today. Ed Gehm, manager of Bill's Auto Sales on Crawford St, reported an unlicensed black Chevrolet sedan stolen from the lot Saturday.

John Hopper Yankee Rd Ed Gehm Bill Crawford Street

Police report multiple local incidents and arrests

Leon C. Howard, 28, of 1801 Woodside Ave, arrested at 12 31 a m in the 1800 block of Grand Avenue on operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bond set at 1000 for court this afternoon. Mrs Ronnie Bennett reports hubcaps worth 14 95 stolen from a car Saturday while in the garage. Police responded to a call about a 16 year old daughter seen on the streets. parents agreed they could handle the situation after consultation.

Leon C. Howard Woodside Ave Grand Avenue Ronnie Bennett Curtis St

Armco Reports $10 Million 3rd Quarter Earnings

Armco Steel Corp. president W. W. Sebald announced 1953 third quarter net earnings of $10,042,784, or $1.93 per share on 5,213,645 shares. Nine month earnings were $26,121,317, or $5.01 per share, with 1953 sales totaling $445,072,438. Armco notes most steel industry shutdowns last year but says operations ran at about 50 percent capacity during a two month strike and remains near 95 percent of capacity for the year.

W. W. Sebald Armco Steel Corp Armco Sebald Board of Directors

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U.S. 25 Franklin Corporation Ida Fink Bill Weith Sanitone Dry Cleaner Charles ST Erle Hanson Paramount Stiles Vincent A. Sisson Pol. Adv Firestone Bartons N. Y Walter €. Goldmann 175Th Ave W. Y Barney Tytus Pertussin Charlie Insurance Agency N. Main St Mrs. X First National Bank OF Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Sutphin Park Place Armco East Monroe Branch Monroe, Ohio
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