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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1960

Page

2

Franklin women linked in Chautauqua stabbing fight

Betty Akers 32 was jailed in Montgomery County after a stabbing that left Patricia Barker 23 wounded in the abdomen during a quarrel at Chautauqua yesterday. Barker remained in Miami Valley Hospital in good condition after surgery.

Franklin Franklin Area Dayton Montgomery County Miami Valley Hospital Chautauqua Betty Akers Ethel Ave. Fairview Patricia Barker

Welfare Dept Starts Move To Cut Costs

Hamilton officials prepare a plan to slash welfare costs by pressuring landlords to reduce rents by 25 percent and urging hospitals to accept 75 percent of welfare payments. The move targets a looming 115000 deficit, with food payments already cut to about 40 cents per day. Commissioner Gordon Augspurger opposes further food cuts, while Harding notes that only multiple matching funds or extra appropriation can close the gap.

Hamilton Warren L. Harding Butler County Commission County Welfare Department Harding Gordon Augspurger Commissioners

Men Arrested In Gambling Raid In New Miami

Five men were arrested around 12 40 a m today on gambling charges after sheriff deputies and New Miami police raided Slim s Place at 134 Joe Avenue New Miami. Those charged include Harold Slim O Bannion 30 Otis McNeal 31 John Griffin 43 the artist Penick 52 and Donald L Fox 24 all of New Miami. They were booked in Hamilton and released on bond pending court appearances.

Hamilton Slim Joe Ave New Miami Paul Pell Ben Kidd Harold Slim) O'Bannion Joe Avenue Otis McNeal Elliott Ave New Maimi

France Faces Crisis as One Third of Homes Turned Century Old

In portions of France nearly 70 percent of houses are over 100 years old, signaling broad housing stock aging and potential maintenance needs across regions. The figure highlights infrastructure and heritage challenges as cities balance preservation with modernization.

France

Knife stabbing rocked Middletown prompts arrest

A 1960s Middletown knifing left a man with a deep facial wound requiring stitches at Middletown Hospital. Warren L. Patterson of 200 Walnut St was jailed on suspicion after police traced him by license tag. John McIntyre of 995 Van Derveer St was treated for a left cheek laceration. The attacker, a Black man, fled in a 1959 convertible after a fight at the Country Kitchen lot on Tytus Ave. Police continued the investigation as another man was questioned and released.

Mini Middletown Hospital Investigaton Warren L. Patterson Walnut St John McIntyre van Derveer St Country Kitchen Tytus Ave Patterson McIntyre

Boy Injured After Running Into Car On Manchester Avenue

A three year old boy Ronnie Giiden of 1761 Central Ave was treated after running from the northeast corner of an intersection into a car driven west on Manchester by Cordy Martin of Trenton Rt. 1 at 1 35 pm. The boy suffered bruised hands and knees. Police reported other minor incidents including a backing collision at 12 55 pm near 15 N Canal St and damage to a storefront, plus a rear collision at 4 59 pm on Garfield St and Central Ave with about 150 dollars in damage.

Manchester Avenue Grimes Street Ronnie Giiden Central Ave Manchester Cordy Martin Trenton Rt. 1 Eva Mae Messer West Elkton N. Canal St Messer Lewis Motor Mart Mitchell Crowder Garfield St Inez Harris Germantown Rt. 1 Mina Shoemaker McKinley St Central Avenue

Soviet Oil Experts Arrive In Pakistan

Four Soviet oil and mineral resources experts arrived in Karachi from Moscow to hold negotiations with Pakistan on explorations and related projects.

Pakistan Karachi Moscow

Middletown man survives wasp sting after false death claim

Kelsie B. Singleton 35 of Middletown, superintendent of the Middletown sewage treatment plant, was stung by a wasp at Mason in Warren County Thursday evening. He suffered a severe reaction, lost pulse, and was given oxygen and stimulants by Mason Life Squad en route to Middletown Hospital, where he regained consciousness. Doctors listed his condition as good this morning and planned tests to assess heart or organ damage and the possibility of serum treatment.

Middletown Mason Life Squad Middletown Hospital Kelsie B. Singleton Rosedale Road Singleton Mason Warren County Mason Medical Center

NYC Railroad Sued By W Middletown Man

Larry Chambers of Middletown seeks 312485.39 in Butler County Common Pleas Court from the New York Central Railroad for injuries after his car was struck by a northbound train at Central Avenue crossing on December 7 1957. He alleges permanent disability, medical costs of 2400, wage losses over 5000, and negligence for excessive speed and no warning.

Hamilton Larry Chambers Christel Ave Butler County Common Pleas Court New York Central Railroad Central Avenue Middleown Chambers Central Manchester Avenue

Man Injured After Creek Bank Incident Near Sipp Sand Gravel

Samuel Kaiser Hamilton, 32, of 2004 Morgan St Middletown, was admitted to Mercy Hospital after being found near a creek bank by a lane to Sipp Sand and Gravel. He suffered head and right eye injuries and cannot recall leaving a Middletown cafe. His wallet with $18 was missing, per sheriff's deputies and New Miami police.

Hamilton Samuel Kaiser Morgan St Middletown Mercy Hospital New Miami

Man In Car Crash In Satisfactory Condition

Charles H. Stapleton 52 of Franklin was listed in satisfactory condition at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton with head injuries after his car went out of control on Rt 741 yesterday at 6 40 am one mile south of the Rt 725 intersection. State Highway Patrol said he struck a utility pole after swerving back into the right lane while attempting to pass another vehicle.

Charles H. Stapleton Franklin Miami Valley Hospital Dayton State Highway Patrol

Frigidaire Recalls 350 Workers Amid Inventory Cutback

Frigidaire Division of General Motors recalls about 350 employees as inventory levels drop and the shift to 191 model appliances begins. Herman H. Lehman, general manager, cites production changes and a broader GM trend of hiring and layoffs tied to auto parts demand and appliance business lag.

Dayton Frigidaire General Moors Corp Herman H. Lehman

Youth 18 Bound Over On Charges In Burglaries

Arraigned in municipal court on two burglary charges. John Lee Reed, 18, of 506 Moore Sr., bound to the Butler County Grand Jury. Bond set at 2,30 on each charge. Reed pleaded innocent and waived preliminary hearings. Police say Reed was caught inside Wray's Service Station on Sutphin St. A total of 9.08 was stolen. He also faces an unrelated break in at Stallion on Aug 18 with 575.38 stolen.

John Lee Reed Moore Sr Butler County Reed Cecil Wray Wray Sutphin St

Defendants Fined by Judge Lamb on Driving and City Violations

Walter Manning 61 715 10th Ave care less driving after early yesterday on 10th Ave fined 50 dollars and costs and six month driving suspension except to work Norma Dills 21 4071 S Dixie Hwy Franklin speeding 10 dollars and costs Victor Thomas 36 337 Timrick Place Monroe violation of city plumbing code 50 dollars and costs all suspended Shirley Herron 34 1701 Meadow Ave assault and battery 50 dollars and costs all suspended disorderly conduct 50 dollars and costs all suspended Luther Page 73 1703 Meadow Ave disorderly conduct 50 dollars and costs all suspended Melvin Tingelstad Dayton forfeited a 25 bond on a speeding charge Two intoxication charges were disposed of

J. T. Lamb Walter Manning 10Th Ave 10Th Avenue Norma Dills S. Dixie Hwy Franklin Victor Thomas Timrick Place Monroe Shirley Herron Meadow Ave Luther Page Melvin Tingelstad Dayton

Four Injured In Night Two-Car Crash On S Main Street

Sheriff deputies report four people injured when a westbound auto driven by Raymond Lee Hall, 40, struck a northbound car driven by Judith Ann Tipton, 16, on South Main Street near George's Drive-In. Tipton passengers include Margaret Cox, Myra Settles, Judy Carpenter, and Charlene Coburn with various injuries. All treated at Middletown Hospital. Earlier crash on Ohio 4 near Kyle Station Road sent three to Mercy Hospital in Hamilton: Fannie Johnson, Evelyn Johnson, and Henry Chester.

S. Main Street Here Raymond Lee Hall N. Sutphin St George's Judith Anne Tipton 1Th Ave Tipton Margaret Cox Crawford St Myra Settles Yankee Rd Judy Carpenter Webster St Charlene Coburn Austin Ohio 4 Kyle Station Road Mercy Hospital Hamilton Fannie Johnson Evelyn Johnson Henry Chester Augspurger Road

Three Hamilton Police Officers Suspended In Probe

Hamilton Pt Merle Rupert suspended by Police Chief Albert Osborne on sleeping during duty. Patrol officers Pt Charles Reid and Tom Simmons suspended for leaving their districts. Aaron Marsh city manager to conduct hearings. possible penalties include suspension or dismissal.

Hamilton Merle Rupert Albert Osborne Charles Reid Tom Simmons Aaron Marsh

Five Injured In Coles Road Wreck Near U S 25

Five persons were injured in a two car collision at U S 25 and Coles Road at 11 30 last night. Alma Jenkins 33 of Hamilton drove east on Coles Road failing to yield to Helen Hooper of Orchard Lake Michigan who was southbound on U S 25. Patricia Carberry 15 of Ross was treated at Middletown Hospital for possible rib and pelvis fractures after riding in the Jenkins car along with Kathy Bowling George Petty Bradley Mullins and the Jenkins driver who sustained hip bruises and other minor injuries. All were treated and released.

U. S. 25 Coles Road Middletown Hospital Parolmen Alma Jenkins Layhigh Rd Hamilton Helen Hooper Orchard Lake Mich Patricia Carberry Venice Blvd Ross Jenkins Kathy Bowling Cardinal St. Hamilton George Petty Central Ave Bradley Mullins Camden Rt. 1

Obituary of Robert Eston Smith Middletown Gardener 54

Robert Eston Smith, 54, of 1404 Young St., died at 5 30 p m yesterday at Hughes Memorial Hospital, Hamilton after a three month illness. He worked as a gardener at various Middletown residences and was born in Statham, Georgia. Survived by wife Anniebell, three brothers Oliver, Henry and Edgar, and four sisters Jeanette Stroud Willie Viola Smith Ruth Hart Rowena Didlick, all of Middletown. Services 1 p m Tuesday at New Era Baptist Church with Rev. Fred H Alexander officiating. Burial Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call Bailey Funeral Home Monday 6 10 p m.

Robert Eston Smith Young St Hughes Memorial Hospital Hamilton Mr. Smith Middletown Statham New Era Baptist Church Anniebelle Oliver Henry Edgar Jeanette Stroud MissWillie Viola Smith Ruth Hart Rowena Didlick Fred H Alexander Woodside Cemetery Bailey Funeral Home

Rites Set for Miss Marjorie Sickles at Ascension Church

Miss Marjorie Mae Sickles 17 of 9 S Sutphin Sr dies at Children's Convalescent Hospital Cincinnati. Services to be held 2 p m Tuesday at the Church of the Ascension with Rev Sidney McCammon officiating. Burial at Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call Mc Coy Leffier Funeral Home Monday 2-5 and 7-9 p m.

Marjorie Mae Sickles S. Sutphin Sr Church of the Ascension Sidney McCammon Woodside Cemetery McCoy-Leffier Sickles Children’s Convalescent Hospital Cincinnati

Fannie Boxmeyer dies at 61 in Red Lion

Mrs Fannie Boxmeyer of Red Lion dies at 5 30 pm after four weeks in Mid detown Hospital. She is survived by her daughter Helen Boyce and three sisters. Services set for Monday at Anglesby Funeral Home with Rev Elmer Gregg to officiate. Burial at Hillgrove Cemetery in Miamisburg. Friends may call after 2 pm tomorrow.

Franklin Fannie Boxmeyer Red Lion Middetown Hospital Gustave Helen Boyce Dorothy Ross Ethel Cummings Rose Henderson Anglesby Funeral Home Elmer Gregg Hillgrove Cemetery Miamisburg

Mrs Genevieve Lee Dies at 78 in Hamilton Hospital

Mrs Genevieve Lee 78 died at Mercy Hospital Hamilton at 8 am yesterday after a long stay at Sunny Breeze Rest Home following a hip fracture in New York. Born in New Haven Conn she had no local survivors. Services set for Tuesday in Syracuse New York. Local arrangements by McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Genevieve Lee Mercy Hospital Hamilton Sunny Breeze Rest Home New York New Haven Conn Syracuse N. Y McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Obituary Notices for Keller Buckner Shafer and Forman

Leroy C Keller 63 of Fairfield dies with requiem high mass set for 9 am Monday at Sacred Heart Church Mrs Mosetta Forman 29 of Shafer Drive to attend service at Highway of Holiness Pentecostal Church at 2 pm tomorrow Frank Buckner 90 of Heaton Street memorial mass at St Stephen Church Samuel C Shafer 69 of New Orleans formerly Hamilton services 2 pm Monday Klaus listed as arranger or publisher

Leroy C. Keller McCormick Sn Fairfield Sacred Heart Church Mosetta Forman Shafer

Satellite times for Echo I visibility in area

Satellite Times lists Echo I visibility with two passes this Saturday. The first pass is at 7 42 p m toward the north at 63 degrees. The second pass is at 9 49 p m toward the south at five degrees southeast.

Echo I

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