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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1958
Page
2
Middletown launches a 20 day YMCA Membership Enrollment Campaign with a goal of 2000 memberships. About 155 volunteers gathered at LeSourdsville Lake for a kickoff dinner as Harry Holiday Jr spoke on sustaining support and expanding Y programs in the community.
Oneida PTO heard Principal Dale Reed express hope for more kindergarten enrollment and publicize contact details at the school. Mrs. Finley Allen urged Girl Scout leadership as 17 Brownies await a troop. needs include a troop organizer. New officers were announced: Rev. Rodney Williams president, Edwin Kendrick vice president, Mrs Harold Radeneimer secretary, Mrs Grant Cornett treasurer.
Middletown High School will offer a Red Cross first aid course starting September 23. Class runs 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 13 with H. H. Lawrence handling registrations and a $1 deposit required. Instructor is Joe Priest.
Franklin resident Amatulli of 2703 Lopane Ave Middletown was fined 250 dollars for a faulty tail light on his truck. Court records corrected prior notes that had linked the charge to speeding. Judge J T Riley clarified the offense as negligently lacking tail light or reflectors.
In a municipal court civil session yesterday two Middletown residents were admitted to trusteeship. David Ellis of 181 Fernwood Street listed debts totaling 1525.55 owed to seven creditors, and Thomas Hardesty of 2112 South Dixie Highway listed debts of 841.70 owed to 16 creditors.
Six city traffic accidents yesterday and today caused 1010 dollars in damage with no injuries. Vehicles driven by Eva Thomas and Logan Hughes collided on Tytus Avenue at Verity Parkway. Other incidents include a curb jump by Omar Villar and a three car crash at 14th Avenue and Curtis Street.
A U S Navy plane reportedly violated air space over China’s territorial waters. Peiping radio called the act a criminal infringement of sovereignty and a deliberate war provocation.
Health Commissioner Robert McConaughy attends the three day Ohio Health Commissioners Conference opening in Columbus today. The event gathers state officials to discuss public health policy and regional health initiatives.
A Hamilton couple Mr and Mrs Earl Branham of 1205 Oakmont Dr were reported in serious condition at West Liberty Ky Hospital after a collision on Route 27 north of the city. Their car was struck when a southbound vehicle crossed the center line. Branham sustained a hip fracture and facial cuts while Mrs Branham had rib fractures and chest injuries.
Fred Quantz, 63, of 2307 Wilbrajham Road, aided by the fire department emergency squad, was reported in fairly good condition at Middletown Hospital. Firemen said he had trouble breathing after being assisted at the Yankee Tavern on Yankee Road at 8:28 p.m. and was transported by Schramm ambulance.
John Correa age 12 son of E A Correa of 510 S Main St suffered a broken nose yesterday while diving at Veritys swimming pool. He was slated for surgery today at Middletown Hospital. Mrs Gladys Chaney 46 1905 Henry Ave in fair condition after tumbled down basement steps treated for a scalp cut admitted for other possible injuries. Injured yesterday were Mrs Thomas Dokas 37 2016 Howard Ave fractured left fore arm and Warren Pierce 22 months son of Robert Pierce 908 Yankee Rd cut eyebrow.
The Rev. Joseph Heskamp spoke at Holy Trinity PTO gathering on child education. The October meeting opened the season with Mrs. Clad Kennedy named chairman and the sixth grade parents won the attendance prize. Refreshments followed served by officers led by Mrs. J. F. Wetzel.
Detroit officials prepare for a city commission meeting over the North Middletown sewer job dispute. Tony Vitelli of a local contractor seeks payment and favors concrete pipe, while the city insists the work be done as contracted with vitrified tile. Halpin Inc and bond representatives will also attend along with other city leaders.
Two men armed with a .39 caliber revolver robbed the Spur Station at 6th and Main in Franklin this morning. Attendant Raymond Lamb 38 was tied in a restroom while $44.83 and a set of lock keys were taken. Police reported the holdup occurred around 3 am and the suspects fled on foot.
In Hamilton, Democratic committees adopted a resolution opposing two Republican jury commissioners Naomi M. Lawrence and A Joseph Braunwart citing a state law that they must not share a party. The groups also named Kelly Haddix as Democratic committeeman for Middletown's Third Ward and passed a resolution opposing a new courthouse site citing over 5 million dollars in potential costs and required bonds and taxes.
William K. Robinson, manager of the northern division of Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co, elected president of the Safety Council of Middletown replacing Wylie Mitchell. New board members include Ayres Grimes Kuderer Osborne Townsley Williams and others. Girton to be replaced. K of P to donate safety film Death on the Highway for council use.
Corwin Nixon president of Lebanon Raceway will present a film titled The Lite Brown Jug about harness racing at Thursday noon Lions Club meeting at the Manchester Hotel. Program chairman Paul Walker said the program covers harness racing.
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