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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1955

Page

2

Eight Injured In Three Accidents As Holiday Begins

Three Middletown area crashes early Labor Day weekend injure eight, one seriously. Albert Bishop, 23, Dayton, suffers dislocated hip and multiple wounds after a two car collision on Ohio 741 near Springboro. Two children and another driver suffer minor injuries in separate crashes on Ohio 122 and Ohio 73. Waddles, 21, Tucson, faces reckless operation charges after a left of center collision that injured the Vices near Michael Road.

Middletown Post 9 Albert Bishop Dayton Middletown Hospital Ohio 741 Springboro Bishop Maggie Bishop Albert: Bishop Jr Bertha Nordheim Arthur Kirchner Kirchner Anglesby Frank Waddles Tucson Ariz Ohio Michael Road Wilma Vice Blondy Nose Ray Vice Harley Vice Eaton Rt. 4 Waddles Vice Auto Waddies Auto

Thieves Hit Armory and Market in Friday Break-ins

Thieves stole 58.90 from coin boxes in two soft drink machines at the National Guard Armory on 2100 S Main St after entering through an unlocked window. Officers report a separate break-in at Sorrells Market on 1907 Central Ave with no loot found. Patrolman Theodore Thompson and Capt. John Fitzgerald investigated.

National Guard S. Main St Herbert Frazer Sorrell’s Market Central Ave Theodore Thompson John Fitzgerald

Police Briefs Report Multiple DUI and Disorderly Conduct Arrests

Robert Bennett aged 40 of 721 Mary Etta Street was jailed on a driving while intoxicated charge by state patrols early today. Charles Cresong 26 of 836 8th Avenue was arrested last night by city police for similar DUI after a stop at Pearl Street and Taylor Avenue. Eugene Centers 211 North Grimes Street was arrested early today at Clinton Street and Central Avenue on disorderly conduct. Henry T. Trushel 18 of 215 Franklin Street and William C. Bellamy 22 of West Alexandria Road were arrested on Ohio 4 near Excello for careless driving after drag racing.

Robert Bennett Mary Etta St Charles Cresong 8Th Ave Pearl Street Taylor Avenue Eugene N. Grimes St Clinton Street Central Avenue Henry T. Trushel Franklin St William C. Bellamy Alexandria Road Ohio 4 Excello Thomas Kraft 15Th Ave

Dorothea Day Missing From Garfield Street Home

Police report that 13 year old Dorothea Day of 1404 Garfield Street is missing from her residence as of yesterday. The case prompts community tips and investigation by local officers.

Dorothea Day Garfield St

Mat tie McIntosh Arrested on Assault Warrant

Officers last night arrested Mat tie McIntosh, 54, Franklin Rt. 2, on an assault and battery warrant.

Mattie McIntosh Franklin Rt. 2

Two Injured Slightly In City Accident

Two people sustained minor injuries in a chain reaction at Woodlawn Avenue and Richmond Street at 1 p.m. A bread truck racks broke and struck Donald Studebaker 28 and Margaret Border 40 causing bruises and a neck wrench. Police credited a Westbound truck rear impact as the cause. damage listed at 225 dollars.

Woodlawn Avenue Richmond Street Middletown Hospital Donald Studebaker Dayon Margaret Border Hill Ave Jess Border Certified Bread Co Studebaker

Suspect Loses Race With Cops On Crawford Street

James M. Costello, 30, of 2103 Hill Ave., was charged with intoxication and resisting arrest after he jumped from a patrol wagon during an arrest on Crawford Street. Patrolman Paul Frisby said he retrieved Costello a block away and drew his gun to force him into the wagon. Patrolman Ralph Trimble assisted at the rear of 910 Crawford St.

Crawford Street James M. Costello Hill Ave Paul Frisby Costello Ralph Trimble Crawford St

Driver Fined 50 By Franklin Judge

Carl Woolridge aged 37 of Middletown was fined 50 dollars and costs for reckless operation in Municipal Court. Judge J T Riley suspended 25 dollars. Wendell Baird of Cincinnati received 25 dollars plus costs with 15 dollars suspended for reckless operation. Two bond forfeitures were recorded Milburn Nester of Frenchburg Kentucky for insufficient brakes and Roy Smith of Cincinnati for yellow line violations.

Franklin Carl Woolridge Middletown J.T. Riley Wendell Baird Cincinnati Milburn Nester Frenchburg Roy Smith Yellow Line

Minor blazes challenge Middletown fire crews

Two small fires occupied Middletown firefighters yesterday and today. Defective wiring damaged Carl Rossfeld's car at 2812 Tytus Ave at 2:30 a.m. Fire quelled at Station 4 on Tytus Ave and Jackson St. Sparks from burning rubbish started a fire along the New York Central Railroad right of way in the 2900 block of Armco Drive at 5:55 p.m., with no damage reported.

Middletown Carl Rossfeld Tytus Ave Tytus Avenue Jackson Street New York Central Railroad Armco Drive Company 4

Novena Ends at Holy Trinity Church Saint Feast Day

A novena honoring St. Pius X concluded today at Holy Trinity Church with prayers and blessings after daily Mass. The service included veneration of a first class relic of the Pontiff.

St. Pius X Holy Trinity Church

Death of Dr A O Spinney Osteopath Here Since 38

Dr Andrew O Spinney 45 of 26 Aberdeen Dr Middletown died 9 55 p m yesterday at Grandview Hospital Dayton after long illness. An osteopathic physician in Middletown since 1938 he trained at Kirksville College and Northeastern Univ. He leaves wife Eve Love Spinney two children Louise and David two brothers two sisters and other relatives. Funeral 2 p m Tuesday First Methodist Church with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Memorials to Grandview Osteopathic Hospital Dayton.

Andrew O. Spinney Aberdeen Grandview Hospital Dayton Spinney West Medford Mass Middletown Kirksville College of Osteopathy Missouri Northeastern University Boston N. Main St Dayton District Academy of Osteopathic Medicine Acacia Eve Love Spinney Louise David Phillip Andover Aborn Spinney Reading Frederick King Craig Murdoca First Methodist Church Louis Walter Woodside Cemetery Joseph R. Baker & Sons Grandview Osteopathic Hospital

Death of one-day-old Scott Wilkinson at Mercy Hospital

One day old Scott Wilkinson son of Mr and Mrs Roger Wilkinson of 1307 Oxford State Rd died at Mercy Hospital. Survived by sister Cynthia maternal grandparents Gable and Mary Blevins Middletown and paternal grandparents Robert Wilkinson Middletown. Graveside services at Woodside Cemetery Tuesday at 10 am conducted by Rev L P Rossman Church of the Nazarene.

Scott Wilkinson Roger Wilkinson Oxford State Rd Mercy Hospital Cynthia Gable Blevins Middletown Robert Wilkinson Woodside Cemetery L. P. Rossman Church of the Nazarene

Mrs Myrtle A Webb of Germantown Dies at 53

Mrs Myrtle A Webb 53 of Germantown Rt 2 died Thursday at St Elizabeth Hospital Dayton. Services Monday at 1 pm at Meyer Boehmer Funeral Home Dayton. Burial Evergreen Cemetery West Carrollton. Farmersville Eastern Star holds memorial services 7:30 pm tomorrow at the funeral home. Friends may call 2 to 9 pm tomorrow. She was the wife of C D Webb a Dayton contractor.

Germantown Myrtle A. Webb Germantown Rt. 2 St. Elizabeth Hospital Dayton Meyer- Boehmer Evergreen Cemetery West Carrollton Farmersville Eastern Star Chapter

Obituaries and funeral services listed for Millville area

Elizabeth Ann Cowen 71 of Oxford Route 1 will be honored at 9 a.m. Monday Mass at St Mary Church. Elizabeth Adams 55 of 750 Millikin Street has a 2 p.m. service today at Klaus Funeral Home. Oscar Poynter 75 of 4135 Freeman Avenue service set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Proeschel Funeral Home. Sherry Root infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Root of 1 McGlynn Street has a service today. Frank Sauer 78 first mayor of Millville of 2829 Hamilton Scipio Park, service at 10 a.m. Monday.

Elizabeth Ann Cowen Oxford Rt St. Mary Church Elizabeth Adams Millikin St Klaus Funeral Home Oscar Poynter Freeman Ave Proeschel

Appeal Denied on Annexation in Hamilton Case

Judge Richard H. Hildebrant denied a motion to enjoin the city of Hamilton from annexing a 127.88 acre tract in the George Washington school district. Fairfield Village officials had filed the appeal after a Butler County Common Pleas Court hearing.

Hamilton George Washington Richard H. Hildebrant First District Court of Appeals Cincinnati Fairfield Butler County Common Pleas Court

Man's Death Marks Hamilton's First Fatality of Year

Gilbert Maschino, 35, died after a roll away bed fell from a moving pickup while he and two companions moved furniture on Pleasant Avenue. The incident, Hamilton’s first traffic fatality of the year and Butler County’s 17th, occurred near Mercy Hospital where Maschino died about 15 minutes after admission. Driver Michael A. Brewer, 50, cited for lacking a valid license.

Hamilton Gilbert Maschino Maschino Butler County Central Ave Mercy Hospital Michael A. Brewer Carl Statts Central Avenue Freeman Avenue Pleasant Avenue Brewer

Legion Seeks Clothing Aid For Pennsylvania Flood Victims

American Legion Post 218 led by Commander Robert Barnard seeks clothing donations for Pennsylvania flood victims. Items may be dropped at the Legion office or arranged for pickup, with shipments coordinated through the Ohio Department of the American Legion. Art Albaugh chairs the local drive.

American Legion Post Pennsylvania Robet Barnard Middletown Legion Ohio Department of the American Legion Art Albaugh

Children blamed for fire at home in South Middletown

Firefighters responded to a blaze at 1706 Glenn Ave in South Middletown, caused by children playing with matches that ignited clothing in a back bedroom. Estimated damage was $200 and the fire was confined to one room. Fire Chief Wilbur Stoufe reported twelve volunteers aided the effort.

South Middletown Lee Tharp Glenn Ave Wilbur Stoufe Sroufe Wilmer Hawworth

Revival Services at Mt Zion Baptists Church

Rev William Bankston of Friendship Baptist Church will lead services at Mt Zion Baptist Church at 3 30 p m tomorrow. Next week Elder Rudolph Pringle will hold nightly services with the Pringle Singers accompanying at 8 o clock.

William Bankston Friendship Baptist Church Mt. Zion Baptists Church The Rudolph Pringle Mt. Zion Baptist Church Pringle

Educated By Degrees Wilson Principal Still Wants More

George C. Crout principal of Wilson Elementary School in Middletown aims for more education after earning three degrees and a certificate from Miami University. He plans to enroll in extension classes at Middletown High School and the Middletown Hospital Nurses' Home starting Sept. 26, with credit applicable toward a Miami degree.

Oxford Miami University George C. Crout Wison Middletown Crout Miami Middletown Hospital Hamilton Dayton Norwood Ohio

Voter Registration Push Ahead of Sept. 28 Deadline

The Middletown Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Plan Committee urge citizens to register by September 28. With population growth from annexations, eligible city voters will exceed 20 000 and near 25 000 after Mayfield addition. Registration is available at the Board of Elections in the Middletown Savings & Loan Building weekdays 9 to 5 and Saturdays 9 to noon.

Middletown Middletown Chamber of Commerce Ohio Plan Committee of L. T. Kenney Chamber Bresel Boulevard Mayfield Board of Elections Middletown Savings & Loan

Weekend Showtimes At The Movies

Paramount presents Road to Denver and Youre Never Too Young with multiple daily showtimes. Strans lists Shane and Cry Vengeance at afternoon and evening slots. Colonial runs How To Be Very Very Popular across five screenings Saturday. Dixie Cruise In screens Vigilante Terror and Bullet in Waiting with a late show.

Denver Strans Shane Dixie Cruise

Arrest of James Prater on license and careless operation charges

Police arrested 21 year old James Prater of Franklin Route 2 early today on charges of no operator's license and careless operation of a motor vehicle.

James Prater Franklin Rt. 2

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