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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1955

Page

16

Franklin merchant urges faster rate cuts on local phone service

A Franklin retailer in Chautauqua objects to Ohio Bell rates and asks the Springfield district manager to speed a reduction. Represented by Lloyd E. Ritz, Herbert J. Hofmann cites 18 months of unfulfilled surveys and lists current monthly private line rates in Chautauqua, Springboro, Franklin, and Carlisle. He warns of seeking Public Utilities Commission relief if unmet.

Franklin Chautauqua Ohio Bell Telephone Co Ohio Public Utilities Commission Herbert J. Hofmann R. F. Lyndh Springfield Carlisle Hofmann Lloyd E. Ritz Public Utilities Commission of Middletown Monroe Trenton

Senate May Slap Back At Pentagon

Senate leaders debate restricting use of military planes after a controversy over a special transport flight for Senators McClellan Stennis and Chavez. Senator Russell leads calls for publicizing trips and costs with potential committee hearings to set limits.

Washington Sen Russell D-Ga Senate Pentagon Europe Senate Armed Services Committee Appropriations Committee Defense Department Mclellan D-Ark Stennis D-Miss Chavez D-Nm Appropriations McClellan and Stennis Military Air Transport Service MATS McClellan Congress Georgia Spain England Russia Armed Services Committee Air Force

Teasley Plea Not Guilty in First Degree Murder Case

Willie Teasley aged 17 of 1712 Garfield Street is indicted for first degree murder in the slaying of Robert Hunter aged 48 of 826 17th Ave last Aug 6. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Common Pleas Judge Fred B. Cramer. Attorneys Fred SchatzMann and Vincent Sission appointed to represent him. no trial date set.

Willie Teasley Garfield Sr Robert Hunter 17Th Ave Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer Fred SchatzMann Vincent Sission Middletown Teasey

Elderly Middletonian Aided After Stroke At Home

Albert Turner, age unavailable, of 1325 Walnut St, was admitted to Middletown Hospital at noon after an apparent stroke at his residence. Fire department emergency unit responded at 12 43 p m and found him near a fence behind his home.

Albert Turner Walnut St Middletown Hospital Middletonian

Oregonian Arrested on Statutory Charge in Lebanon

David Warner of Oregonia route 1 appeared before Squire Clarence F. Banker on a statutory charge in Lebanon. He was bound over to the Warren County grand jury under a $2,000 bond after apprehension by sheriff's deputies.

Lebanon David Warner Oregonia Clarence F. Banker Warren County Grand Jury

Five Hundred Club Meets at Mrs Clyde Campbell Home

The Five Hundred Club gathered last night at the residence of Mrs Clyde Campbell for an evening of social games and refreshments with members from the local community in attendance.

Five Hundred Club Clyde Campbell

Slifer Receives High Masonic Regional Post

Warren Slifer of Germantown is appointed district deputy grand master for the southern half of Ohio’s 2nd Masonic district. The one year assignment begins last Saturday, with Slifer noted for past leadership at Germantown Lodge 257 and efforts in securing the new South Main Street temple.

Germantown Warren Slifer Ohio Grand Lodge Columbus Frank Nicholas Dayton Slifer Germantown Lodge South Main Street Masonic Temple Association

Chamber Backs City Manager Plan for Franklin

Franklin Chamber of Commerce directors unanimously support pursuing a city manager form to address finances and efficiency. President Minnick to appoint a committee to draft petitions for a spring special election, with potential installation by January 1 1958 if voters approve.

Franklin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Carl Minnick Chamber Minnick Board of Directors Washington Court House State Auditor

Pupil Conduct Under Fire At Lockland High School

Cincinnati report on Lockland High School where principal I C Shell and Rev D T Green discuss immorality claims. Green cites a girl stripped in the gym during lunch a year ago and another photographed nude two years ago with pictures circulated. He accuses smudging petting and worse among students.

Cincinnati Lockland High School I. C. Shell D. T. Green Board of Education

Assault Charges Bring $100 Fine in Municipal Court

Ed Kleczinski, 38, 2013 Grand Ave., was fined $100 and costs on a charge of assault and battery by Judge J. T. Lamb this morning during a brief Municipal Court session. The judge also disposed of three intoxication cases. Six other hearings were continued.

Ed Kleczinski Grand Ave J. T. Lamb

Television stations worldwide number 570 across 38 countries

A global tally shows 570 television stations operating worldwide, spread across 38 countries. The figure illustrates broad international coverage and media reach.

Glendower Museum Celebrates Ten Years in Ohio State Care

In Lebanon special report the Warren County Historical Society deeded Glendower Museum to the state ten years ago. Since then more than 75,000 visitors from across the United States and abroad have toured the Greek Revival house. Administered by the Ohio Historical Society, Glendower showcases local history and special exhibits to educate students and the public.

Lebanon Warren County Historical Society Glendower Museum Ohio Hazel Spencer Phillips Glendower Ohio Historical Society Warren County

Prosser and Balon Families Visit Franklin Hosts

Mrs. Birch and Naomi hosted Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Tom Prosser of Hamilton. Thursday guests included Mrs. Pauline Balon of Franklin and Mrs. Harley Stevens of Franklin route 1 visiting Mrs. Jennie Dunham.

Tom Prosser Hamilton Birch Naomi Pauline Balon Franklin Harley Stevens Franklin Route 1 Jennie Dunham

Trenton Class Plans Supper and Dance Fundraiser

The Trenton Junior Class and mothers will sponsor a steak dinner and dance at Trenton School on Saturday night. Local families attended a recent dance at the American Legion hall and guests from Memphis, Germantown, and surrounding towns visited area residents. The Halloween carnival at the school was rescheduled to Thursday night.

Trenton School Joe Schrock Herbert Kellhoffer Carl Ennis Jack Davis Charles Bogan Donald Bogan Robert Swig American Legion Hall C. David Schiebert and New York City Carl Bryant Middletown Jesse Crout Delbert Machimore Carlisle

Trenton School Honors 86 Students On First Honor Roll

Supt. Robert E Wearly announced that eighty six pupils are listed on the first honor roll of the year at Trenton School. Grades 4A and 9 lead with twelve students each and all on the list have grades of B or better for the first six weeks. The roll excludes the first three grades.

Trenton Robert E. Wearly

Carlisle Clubs Hold Meetings and Scouts Drive

Local clubs schedule meetings around Halloween and early November. The Live and Learn Club meets at Stella Ressinger’s home with pranks read, and Ramblers Garden Club gathers at Mrs. Jesse Brandenburg’s with a beauty spot as a talk topic. Girl Scout troops host parties, fellow troops attend Camp Middlemor, and a paper and scrap-iron drive is planned for Cub Scout Troop 44 on Nov. 4–5.

Carlisle Stella Louise Ressinger Carlisle Ramblers Garden Club Jesse Brandenburg Reason Davis Davis Paul Peast Ray Brown Evelyn Dorothy Magason Dayton Ed Kruse Eddie Linda West Carrollton Robert Brown Franklin Roy Kruse Pamela Tom Kruse Otto Kruse Ruth Kruse Westwood Cincinnati Alden Brown Marlene Donna Jean Carlisle

Lebanon Businesses Steady in Warren County Tax Receipts

Warren County reports show strong tax return sales with $17 362 37 for the past week versus $13 313 76 last year. Fiscal year totals reach 181 197 08, up from 125 413. Gains span all industry groups per County Treasurer Russell Dumford and State Treasurer Roger W. Tracy.

Lebanon Warren County Russell Dumford Roger W. Tracy

Slumber Party Hostess Judy Witham Entertains

Judy Witham hosted a Friday night slumber party at her Columbus Avenue home for Jill Cooke Andrea McQuain Bobbe Lou Spivey Mary Henkle and Molly Corwin. Mrs J W McCarthy spent the past week in Kokomo Indiana due to the death of her cousin Madge Zarring. Mr and Mrs George Griswold were also mentioned.

Judy Witham Jill Cooke Andrea McQuain Bobbe Lou Spivey Mary Henkle Molly Corwin Columbus Avenue J. W. McCarthy Kokomo Ind Madge Zarring George Griswold

Man in jail over phony robbery tale and false affidavit

Charles Kerns of Hamilton is jailed in Preble County awaiting grand jury action on a charge of making a false affidavit and oath. He claimed a robbery of his $80 paycheck and car after visits to area bars, but his story unraveled when his wife disputed it and his car was found in Camden.

Hamilton Camden

World Community Day plans by Germantown Women’s Council

Germantown hosts World Community Day Friday November 4 at 1 30 pm at St John s Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Church Council of Women in charge Speaker Robert Coghill of Germantown High School discusses the United Nations Special music planned and clothing collected for shipment to needy worldwide Public invited Also a Democratic meeting set for November 3 at 8 pm at Roy Getter s home Readers note local weekend visits and travel by area residents to events and a football game at Miami University Oxford Ohio

Germantown St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church Church Council of Women Robert Coghill Germantown High School United Nations U. N. Assembly New York U. N Dayton

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