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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1951

Page

2

Cleveland Woman Dies After Three Car Crash Near Lebanon

Lola Frances Hartsfield, 39, of 13424 Kinsman Rd, died at Middletown Hospital from a basal skull fracture after a three car accident on Route 42 two miles north of Lebanon. Nelda Wilson, 17, severely injured, improved. Bennie Hartsfield and Floyd Reed suffered minor injuries. Robinson was fined for driving on the wrong side. Reed for temporary permit only. Hartsfield family details and funeral arrangements noted.

Cleveland Lebanon Middletown Lola Frances Hartsfield Kinsman Rd Nelda Wilson Macco Robinson Bennie Hartsfield Hartsfield Floyd R. Reed Reed Robinson Squire

Boy shoots matches from gun starts fire at residence

A nine year old boy shooting wooden matches from a BB gun caused a $50 fire on the tar paper roof of the George Sullivan home at 2207 Sherman Ave Sunday after 5 p.m. Fire Marshals are investigating. Fire crews also responded to machinery and ventilator fires at the Sorg Paper Co and treated Phillip Childers for suspected heart attack at Strand Theater.

George Sullivan Sherman Ave Robert Bell Bell

Report Card Criticized As Archaic By Ohio Educators

Ohio Education Association official B I Griffith urged teachers at an Oxford session to replace archaic report cards with notes on each student's progress and extracurriculars. He spoke at a Miami campus leaders conference sponsored by the Ohio and National Education Associations.

Oxford Ohio Education Association B. I. Griffith Columbus Griffith Miami Ohio National Education Associations

At The Movies Paramount Monday and Tuesday

Rich Young and Pretty shows at 1 15 3 25 5 35 7 45 and 9 50 p m Monday and Tuesday Only The Valiant at 1 15 4 40 and 8 05 Also Bullfighter And The Lady at 3 10 6 35 and 10 00 p m

Paramount

Two Thefts Reported Here Loss Is 177 Dollars

Police reported two thefts over the weekend totaling 177 dollars. John W. Siles of 900 Ninth Ave. said his Army duffle bag black suit four white shirts socks and handkerchiefs plus 7 in change were taken from his room and a separate claim by Jimmie Combs of 1333 Central Ave. cited a stolen tool box bearing the name William C. Combs and a wheel from his car likely on September 8.

John W. Siles Ninth Ave Siles Jimmie Combs Central Ave Combs William C. Combs

Wreck Owner Loses Ship Under Ancient Maritime Law

An ancient rule from the Encyclopedia Britannica states that a shipowner forfeits ownership if no living thing escapes from a wreck.

Driver Goes On After Accident Reported

Leonard J. Strauss, 59, said his car was sideswiped in front of 1811 Tytus Ave causing $25 damage. Police investigated. Stanley Douglas, 25, of 211 Maple St reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a lamp post on South Verity Pkwy, demolishing the front of his car and damaging the post.

Leonard J. Strauss Tytus Ave Stanley Douglas Maple St South Verity Pkwy

Cheer-up Services Held At County Jail

Monthly cheer up services by Mrs Bertha Perkins were held Sunday at Hamilton County jail. Inmates heard harp selections by Lester Newcomb and prayers from Mrs Rhoda Banks and Mrs Allen Waiters of Franklin. Music led by Eunice Perkins with inmates joining in. Helpers welcome for the second Sunday each month at 2 p.m.

Bertha Perkins Hamilton Lester Newcomb Rhoda Banks

Rain Arrives Early After Forecast Showers

The town records showers this morning with rain beginning shortly after 11 a.m. The state faces cloudy skies with a 75 to 80 degree high. Tonight will bring showers and a 60 to 65 degree low, while Tuesday trends partly cloudy with moderate temperatures. Sunday saw a wide 52 to 89 degree range.

Middletown

Man In Hospital Suffered After Auto Collision

Herman Jones a 61 year old Carlisle resident was hospitalized for multiple contusions abrasions and a puncture wound to the right side after an apparent hit by a car on Route 123 between Franklin and Carlisle while walking home. Franklin police assisted and transported him to Middletown Hospital. accident details were not available at press time.

Herman Jones Carlisle Jones Middletown Hospital Franklin

Ospreys Take Unattended Clothing Items In Habitat

Reports note ospreys stealing articles of clothing left unguarded by their owners near nesting sites. The birds swoop down and remove fabrics, illustrating surprising theft behavior in coastal habitats.

Reflections on the Parents Teachers Association

Reflection extols the Parents Teachers Association as a near perfect bridge between parents and teachers. It emphasizes the PTA's child centered ideals and practical work to combat child hunger and privilege, asserting a healthy nation hinges on nourished, well cared for youth.

Parents, Teachers Association

Middletown Safety Council Board to Meet Tuesday

Members of the Middletown Safety Council Board of Control are set to meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Library of the Civic Association building. The session will include a slate of 22 nominees for 11 vacancies chosen by a nominating committee led by Dave Regan.

Board of Control The Middletown Safety Council Library of the Civic Association Dave Regan

Board Vacancies Include Two-Year Term

Co. M. Allen and the Rev. John I. Parr lead as nominees for board vacancies. One seat offers a two-year term while the remaining ten terms run for three years each.

Co. M. Allen John I. Parr

Cincinnati man charged with disorderly conduct

Police said Earl W. Tewart, 37, of 3885 Worthing Ave in Cincinnati, was charged with disorderly conduct after an arrest at Central Ave and Clinton St early yesterday.

Earl W. Tewart Worthing Ave Cincinnati Central Ave Clinton St

Dayton Woman Charged With Careless Driving

Ram mie Hoskins 21 of 715 S Main St Dayton was arrested near Verity Parkway and Elwood Street late last night and charged with careless driving by police.

Verity Pkvy Elwood St Rammie Hoskins S. Main St Dayton

Burglar Spooked From Carfax Restaurant Area

Police say a potential burglar was startled away from Carfax Restaurant on South Broad Street early today, with authorities noting a rear screen was involved in the incident.

Carfax South Broad St

New Miami Soldier Wounded in Korean War Casualty Report

A DoD casualty report lists Pvt. Joseph E. Garrett of New Miami as wounded in Korea. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion T. Garrett of 25 Joe Ave. Area residents noted other Ohioans among the wounded in the same report.

New Miami Korea Department of Defense Today Pvt Joseph E. Garrett Marion T. Garrett Joe Ave

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St. James Baptist Church Rose Hill Cemetery Boy Sorg Paper Company Fire Department Strand Theater Phillip Childers Girard Ave Ohio Association Mariemont John Blackford Blackford Ers Miami Valley Johnny Charles Erle Hanson Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home Joseph R. Baker, SR Safety Council Board Jack Frisbie Carl Nicklas Orchard Street Ruth Giffen N. Sutphin St Middletown Business College First American Bank and Trust First National New Park Place Central Sutphin East End Park Place First National Bank ARMCO Gerald F. Huntsbarger Dan Huntsbarger Middletown Senior High Miami University Charlotte Rupp Butler County Amanda Schools Western College Bank New
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