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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1957

Page

2

Planning Group Opposes 122 Plan in Middletown

Middletown Planning Commission rejects Ohio Department of Highways proposal to relocate Route 122 east of the city. The board backs Blue Ball-Warren Street interchanges and urges alignment with the city master plan. A public hearing is set for Sept. 24 at the City Building.

Middletown Grand Avenue Breiel Boulevard Rt. 122 Blue Ball Highway Department Central Avenue Planning Commission

Thieves Steal Scout Gear For Trenton Troop Camp

Four Trenton youths see camping plans halted after theft of Scout equipment valued around 30 dollars from a tent behind 505 State Street. Missing items include sleeping bags canteens a scout knife an axe a mess kit and two flashlights. Denied by families no damage to the tent and the tent has been taken down.

Trenton Stae St James Davis Dennis Kenneth Akers Maurice Akers State St Timmy Ricky Hughes Ray Hughes Douglas St Akers

Suit Settled In Dayton Case Over Apartment Fall

Mary L. Taylor of Dayton filed a damage suit against Mary Gartland of Eaton alleging injuries from a fall on the back steps of Gartland’s rental property on June 3 1955. The case settled out of court for 43652, per Judge John M. Kira cofe. settlement amount not disclosed.

Mary L. Taylor Gettysburg Ave Dayton Eaton Mary Gartland Franklin Sr Common Pleas Court

Two New Cars Demolished In Mishaps In Hamilton

Special report from Hamilton details two separate accidents early today. James W. Parker, 31, lost control on a slippery Rt 129 east of Rt 747, wrecking a nearly new car after hitting posts and a mail box. Edgar Ortolf, 28, 945 Greenway Ave., was forced off Rt 127 north of Collinsville, his 1957 station wagon hitting a guard rail and lying on railroad tracks near the Pennsylvania crossing. removed promptly. Captain Richard Metcalfe of the sheriff's department filed the report.

Hamilton James W. Parker Symmes Ave Rt. 129 Edgar Ortolf Greenway Ave Pennsylvania Crossing Rt. 127 Collinsville Richard Metcalfe Sheriff's Department

Elder Rudolph Pringle to preach at New Hope Church

The Colored News reports Elder Rudolph Pringle will deliver a sermon at New Hope Baptist Church this week. Services start at 8 p.m. according to Rev. J M Allen the church pastor.

Rudolph Pringle New Hope Baptist Church J. M. Allen

Aged Oneida Woman Tries Death by Own Action

A 71 year old Oneida woman was treated at Middletown Hospital for a self inflicted throat wound after an apparent suicide attempt. Hospital attendants reported eight stitches were needed to close the cut. She was taken to the hospital by taxi around 2 15 p m yesterday.

Middletown Hospital

Judge Delays Case Decision in Vehicle Right-of-Way Clash

Municipal Judge J. T. Lamb held for decision a case against Evelyn Veidt of West Middletown charged with failure to yield right of way to a van after an auto accident on May 22 at N Verity Parkway and Vail Avenue. Patricia Ann Holderman, 12, suffered a fractured left leg.

J. T. Lambs Evelyn Veidt West Middletown N.verity Parkway Vail Avenue Patricia Ann Holderman Vanderveer S

Hook Named National Bible Week Chairman

Charles R. Hook chairman of Armco Steel Corp has been named national chairman of National Bible Week scheduled Oct 21 27 This 17th annual event is sponsored by the Laymens National Committee Inc The theme is The Bible Today Tomorrow Forever Cecil B DeMille has agreed to be honorary chairman for the motion picture industry and to accept Hook invites. Vice chairman is James A Farley Coca Cola Export Sidney J Weinberg Goldman Sachs and H W Prentis Jr Armstrong Cork Co.

Charles R. Hook Armco Steel Corp DeMille Hook James A. Farley Coca-Cola Export Corp Sidney J. Weinberg Goldman, Sachs & Co H. W. Prentis, Jr Armstrong Cork Co

Y Drive Kickoff Set For Tonight

Nearly 200 YMCA workers kickoff the 1957 Y membership drive at First Presbyterian Church. Armco official Joe Ayres speaks on A Live Y Needs Live Men as 2 1500 YMCA members are targeted before month end. Bud Huselton and Dr John Harkrader lead, with 500 volunteers under division chairs Ray Melampy Bill Saunders Marion Swisher David Driscoll and Mrs Tom Wilson.

YMCA First Presbyterian Church Joe Ayres Armco. Steel Corp E. C Bud) Huselton John Harkrader

Preble County Plans Flu Shots for Key Employees

Preble County commissioners agreed to finance flu shots for all key county employees to guard essential services during an Asian flu outbreak. Eighteen employees have requested shots though county staff will supervise if vaccine is available. The county would pay 40 cents per shot for 87 eligible workers from a total of 128 employees. Dr Beane noted similar cooperation with Darke County officials.

Eaton Preble Carle M. Beane Beane Darke County

Twenty Scouts Eligible for Ordeal at Camp Hook

Twenty Boy Scouts are eligible for the Order of the Arrow Ordeal opening at 8 p.m. Friday at Camp Hook. Induction into the lodge will follow Saturday evening with a Brotherhood ceremony planned for eligible members. Steve Geckeler, lodge chief, will oversee the programs.

Order of the Arrow Camp Hook Little Honorary Lodge Steve Geckeler

Armco Manager Named National NOMA Chairman

E. L. Hamilton of Armco Steel Corp office manager was chosen as the 1957-58 national chairman of NOMA Clinics Committee and named to the needs committee. G. Mackroy, NOMA president, announced the appointment for the 166 chapter, 17,000 member association promoting better office techniques through committee activity.

E. L. Hamilton Armco Steel Corp National Office Management Assn Ent G. Mackroy NOMA Association of Operating Management Executives

Steubenville Man Killed in Ohio 164 Crash

Harold B. Adams 49 a Sal inville steelworker was killed Monday in a traffic accident on Ohio 164 in Jefferson County.

Steubenville Chio Harold B. Adams Salinville Ohio Jefferson County

Ford Tops Car Sales In August

Butler County new car registrations reach 577 in August up from 517 in July, Joseph T. Kiep reports. Ford leads with 153 registrations, Chevrolet 127, Dodge 53, and other makes include Buick 47 Olds 44 Plymouth 43 Mercury 36 Pontiac 31 Rambler 10 Cadillac 7 Chrysler 7 Volkswagen 5 Studebaker 3 DeSoto 3 Lincoln 3 Metropolitan 2 Imperial 1 Willys 1 Austin 1. New truck registrations total 41, Ford with 14 units.

Butler County Joseph T. Kiep Ford Chevrolet Dodge Buick Olds Plymouth Mercury Pontiac Rambler Cadillac Chrysler Volkswagen Studebaker DeSoto Lincoln Metropolitan Imperial Willys Austin

Little Creek Horse Show Scheduled This Sunday

The 12th annual Amateur Horse Show by Little Creek Riding Club runs this Sunday at jon Mason Road east of State Route 747. It starts at 12 30 p m with 16 classes including western walking horse pony and gaited events, rain date Sept 22. Club officers and ringmaster named. lunch served from 11 30 a m.

Little Creek Riding Club Jon Mason Road Irt Wes Ltern Club Don E. Fetter Ott Smith David Rosencrans Frank McClung James Hoerner Hoerner Alien Glenn Hamilton W. M Pearce Connersville Ind Melvin Simpson

Man Robbed by Two Youths in Hamilton

Gerhard Albinus, 26, of 204 Norman Rd., was slugged and robbed early yesterday near N. 4th and Market. He told police two youths assaulted him and stole his wallet containing $2. he was treated at Mercy Hospital for a nose injury.

Hamilton Gerhard Albinus Norman Rd N. 4Th and Market Sts Albinus Mercy Hospital

Bookstore Names Assistant Manager in Oxford Center

William Alban, 39, longtime W. W. Mae chain associate, named assistant manager of the Miami University Center bookstore opening at the start of the coming school year. Native of Columbus, Alban attended Miami University 1936-38 and has been active in the Oxford Chamber of Commerce.

Oxford William Alban W. W. Mae Oxford Ouset Miami University Center Columbus Alban Miami University Oxford Chamber of Commerce

Gems Of Fact And Figures Census Bureau Counts

The Census Bureau’s Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1987, reveals vast counts from 468,650,000 silver dollars in circulation to 603 percent trillion miles of motor vehicle travel in 1985. It documents drive-ins, newspapers, doctors, orphans, divorces, church membership, and consumer habits with detailed totals and notable peaks, including war-time marriages and death causes.

G. K. Hodenfield Washington United States Census Bureau California Nevada New Jersey

Squirrel's Walk Darks Out Homes

A squirrel walked a high powered wire causing a 66 000 volt fuse to short circuit. It was electrocuted and caused power outages in German Town and West Carrollton for about an hour. Dayton Power and Light crews shut off power for nine minutes to remove the animal and restore service by 7 49 p.m.

Woman aided after distress at Garfield Street address

Fire Department emergency squad aided Iida Mae Ewen, 46, of 526 Garfield St., yesterday at 6 05 p m as she was short of breath. She was not hospitalized.

Garfield St Iida Mae Ewen

Miami Professor Named Proxy for Accounting Association

Dr. C Rollin Niswonger chair of Miami University Business Administration accounting department was elected president of the American Accounting Assn at its Madison Wisconsin annual meeting. A 1929 Miami graduate and Certified Public Accountant, he has taught at Miami since 1935 and served as acting dean in 1954 55 while Dean Raymond E Glos revised a textbook. he previously led the Miami University Alumni Assn.

Oxford C.rollin Niswonger Miami University School of Business Administration American Accounting Assn Madison Wis Miami Niswonger School of Business Administration Raymond E. Glos Miami University Alumni Assn

It's A Likely Excuse Lady

Dayton police stop a woman driver in a school zone on the first day of school. The officer notes she was going 42 mph in a 20 mph zone. She blushes and says she is a school teacher, and she is late for school.

Dayton Ohio

Three Injured in Monroe Road Crash Near U S 25

A car skidded on wet pavement north of Monroe and struck a tree injuring three out-of-state passengers. George Alman 65 Detroit Loree Waters 35 Birmingham Ala and her daughter Judith 5 were treated at Middletown Hospital for multiple scratches and released.

U. S. 25 Monroe Middletown Hospital George E. Alman Detroit Loree Waters Judith Birmingham Ala

Minor Mishaps Reported by Middletown Police

Two minor traffic accidents were reported yesterday. No injuries. One involved a parked car owned by Albert Rudin at Manchester Avenue and Clinton Street causing about $10 damage. The other involved a station wagon owned by Walter Sargent at Sutphin Street and Linden Avenue causing about $25 damage.

Middletown Albert Rudin Highview Rd Walter Sargent Finley St Manchester Avenue Clinton Street Katherine Holton Renee Dr John Buchl Carolina St Sutphin Street Lindens Avenue

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