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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1953

Page

2

Dorothy McGuire Romance Rumor Linked to Army Sgt Husband

Middletown and Miamisburg sources dispute reports that Dorothy McGuire is in a romance with Julius LaRosa. Sgt. John Brown, a Monroe High School graduate, is reportedly married and overseas in Korea. Brown’s brother says Brown may not be happily married, while McGuire’s parents deem the gossip untrue. The McGuire sisters rose to fame after Godfrey’s firing last week and their career path to New York. Dorothy and Brown wed in August 1951 in Miamisburg. both attended Anderson College. Phyllis and Ruby McGuire remain prominent in Cincinnati and Dayton circuits.

Julius LaRosa Dorothy McGuire John Brown Korea Armco Asa McGuire McGuire - LaRosa Middletown Sgt. Brown Robert F. Brown 16Th Ave Brown New York Arthur Godfrey McGuire Sisters Miss. McGuire Miamisburg Tal Godfrey LaRosa Frumors Little Godfreys Walter Winchell Sg. Brown Ethyl Brown Kate Smith Dorothy Monroe High School Ruby Middletown High School Phyllis Phyllis McGuire Neal van Ells WLWT Cincinnati Dayton van Cleve Hotel

Girl In Critical Condition After Franklin Crash

A 17 year old Franklin girl, Mary Sue Shane, remained in critical condition at Middletown Hospital after a car left U S 25 and struck a house at the north edge of Franklin at 11 p m Sunday. Joyce Ann Hollon, 17, in Middletown Hospital, improved to good condition with head and right leg lacerations. Linville McFarland 20 of Franklin was charged with operating without a license and speeding. he was released on his own recognizance. Donald Kidwell Dr 19 and others suffered minor injuries. House damage estimated at 3000 dollars.

Franklin Middletown Hospital Mary Sue Shane Robert Shane E. 4Th St U. S. 25 Linville McFarland S. Canal St Middletown Joyce Ann Hollon Roberts St McFarland Donald Kidwell Tibball Sr Ida Fink

Combs Warns Motorists About Lights on Yan kee Road

Lt. James Combs of the Traffic Bureau warns northbound drivers on Yan kee Road that running the first green to red light at Verity Parkway and Armco entrance will incur tickets. Violations cause rear congestion and have led to accidents. officers will issue citations totaling 5 dollars for red light and 3 dollars for amber light.

Yankee Road Verity Parkway Armco Verity Yankee

Damage 51 000 After Driver Loses Control on Ty tus Avenue

Nearly 1 000 damage occurred in an accident at 11 40 m on Ty tus Avenue. Roger Clevenger 18 of 1501 Manchester Ave lost control after striking railroad tracks and was cited for speed. His car hit a parked truck owned by Walter Sanford 23 of 417 Ty tus Ave and skidded 180 feet.

Tytus Avenue Roger Clevenger Manchester Ave Walter J. Sanford Tytus Ave Clevenger

Ultra thin steel can match hair thickness with 20 sheets

A report notes that steel can be rolled to such extreme thinness that twenty sheets stacked together equal the width of a single human hair. The finding highlights advances in metalworking and material science.

West Virginia Couple Killed In Warren County Crash

A West Virginia couple Loma Gwinn 59 and Martha Gwinn 58 were killed when their car collided with a steel truck at Ohio 122 and 48. Their daughter Frances 32 died later at Middletown Hospital. Road conditions and stop sign failure cited by state patrol.

Lebanon Warren County West Virginia Ohio 122 Ohio 48 Here Loma W. Gwinn Meadow Bridge W. Va Martha Frances Virginia St Charleston Middletown Hospital

Taxi Firms Seek City Fare Increase

Three taxi company operators met with City Manager Howard H Kramer to push for higher fares. They plan to submit reports to justify the raise, with a proposed 40 cent minimum and free rides for fourth passenger and under. The manager will review the data and report to the City Commission.

Howard H. Kramer Kramer Yelow Cab City Comenirates

At The Movies Showings This Week

Paramount shows Champs for a Day Blow ing Wild Night without Stars Latin Lovers on Tuesday. Wednesday offers Night without Stars Latin Lovers. Strand screens Hot News Slaves of Babylon with multiple nightly showings.

Babylon

Bike theft leads to arrest at Yankee Road stop

Middletown police stopped a car on Yankee Road and Hanover Street where a bicycle tied to the front was found. Irene Rogers 13 Will Rogers 18 James Wolf 32 and Marie Wolf 38 of Gomantown Rt 1 were fined ten dollars and costs with a suspended 10 day sentence after Cecil Fugate reported junk stolen and the suspects released to Deputy Sheriff Richard Cole.

Herbert Frazier Bill Brewer Yankee Road Hanover Street Cecil Fugate Irene Rogers Will Frank Rogers James M. Wolf Marie Wolf Gomantown Squire Lammie Bailey Fugate Huntsville Middletown Wolf Richard Cole

Fines Levied For Bus Violations and Probation For Check Case

Two men were fined ten dollars and costs each for passing school buses on Route 122. Anthney Lovely of Mossman Road and C. L. Benedict of 711 Mary Etta Street paid the penalties. Tommy Wills of the YMCA was placed on probation after a $25 check, given to his estranged wife for maintenance, bounced.

Squire Albert Bowlling Anthney Lovely Mossman Road C. L. Benedict Mary Etta St Tommy Wills YMCA Wilbur McCray Will

MHS Co-Op Students Plan Columbus Trip

Middletown High School's twenty one distributive education students will travel to Columbus tomorrow for a district convention. The co-op pupils are employed across the city by retail stores. C. N. Gingerich coordinates the program.

Middletown High School Columbus C. N. Gingerich

Meetings Set This Week for Nov 3 Poll Judges

The 111 presiding judges for Middletown Lemon and Madison townships will attend sessions at the Board of Elections. Sessions cover counting and receiving crews with 675 workers total. Applications for civilian absentee and disabled ballots are due by 6 30 p.m. Thursday with ballots due by Friday noon.

Middletown Lemon Madison Townships Board of Elections Frank Dobrozsi Robert Hayden Dobrozsi Hayden

Dr. Crane Addresses Middletown High Students

Dr George Crane urged Middletown High School students to seek strong positive role models and to ask questions to keep conversations going. He warned against advertising’s influence and discussed belief in God as well as political ideas. The talk was part of a Federation of Women’s Clubs event at the Manchester Hotel banquet.

George Crane Middletown High School Middletown

Farmers Make Hay After Accident Topples Truck

In Sedalia Missouri, E Cal len’s hay truck toppled when an axle broke. Farmers swarmed the scene, purchasing the hay before authorities arrived. Callen escaped injury and noted Pettis County’s high hay demand.

Sedalia P.R

Fiend Loose At Headquarters Mouse Caught By Chief In Traffic Bureau

A comical incident at police headquarters ends with Chief Joe Black capturing a gray mouse of one inch body length and four inch tail in a matchbox. The creature considered a culprit and to face a court hearing later today.

Joe Blackmore Jule Lovett

Municipal Court Hears Multiple Local Offenses

Leon C. Howard, 28, of 1801 Woodside Ave, fined 200 dollars and costs with a six month license suspension and three days in Butler County jail for operating a car while intoxicated. Ray Childers, 44, of Somerville Route 1, fined 25 dollars and costs on assault and battery. Ludie Jones, 34, of 6171 Monument Ave, Hamilton, fined 25 dollars and costs for careless driving after charge reduced. James G. Lewis, 35, of Excelo, fined 15 dollars for disorderly conduct and intoxication.

Leon C. Howard Woodside Ave Butler County Alton H. Combs Howard Ray Childers Somerville Bob Walker Ludie Jones Monument Ave Hamilton James G. Lewis Excello

Charge of failure to provide filed against Dupree Hunter

A charge of failure to provide filed against Dupree Hunter, 28, of Cleveland, was dismissed.

Dupree Hunter Cleveland

Temperature difference drives dust to walls claim

Engineers say a one degree temperature gap between wall surfaces and room air causes dirt to settle on walls. The warning highlights how small air stratification may affect cleanliness in homes.

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