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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1957

Page

2

City urged to oppose relocation of Ohio Rt. 122

Middletown officials pressed for a strong city representation at a Sept. 24 public hearing on the state's plan to relocate Ohio Route 122. The master plan calls for two interchanges near Blue Ball with extensions of Oxford State Road and Manchester Road. If relocated, Rt. 122 would align with the Blue Ball Pike–Warren Street extension.

Ohio Rt. 122 Blue Ball Pike-Warren Street State Highway Department

Aeronca Outlines Modernization Plan and Backlog

Aeronca Manufacturing Corp explains modernization of production methods toward pilotless aircraft and a $38 million order backlog. Col Edward M Fickett notes four firms using Armco honeycomb stainless tech while recounting SHAPE service and Civilian club guest Carolyn Proffitt attends. Tomorrow Boy Scout events and Old Fashioned Days fruit cake sale planned.

Aeronca Manufacturing Corps Edward M Joe) Fickett Civitan Club Fickett Aeronca Armco Steel Corp SHAPE Paris France Matthew Ridgway Alfred Gruenther Carolyn Proffitt Civitan Middletown Camp Hook

Five Men Fined For Hunting Out Of Season In Hamilton

In Hamilton, Special Judge Frank F Wessel fined five men a total of 216 for hunting out of season and possessing eight squirrels. Taylor Hinkle received 45 and costs for license failure and two out of season squirrels. Hensley, Liebrock, York, and another man were fined amounts ranging from 15 to 30 with costs. Earl Wallace, game protector, made the arrests as the season opened in Hamilton County last week.

Hamilton Frank F Wessel Taylor Hinkle Cincinnati Tester Hensley George Hensley Alvin Liebrock Colbie York Earl Wallace Hamilton County Butler

New Union For Police Is Pushed In Middletown

Middletown police officers push for an independent union to bargain on salaries and wages. At a vote last month 20 of 22 members supported forming the group, with meetings to discuss broader membership and state charter filing.

Middletown Theodore Thompson Thompson Ohio Secretary of State Order of Police Fraternal Lef Tee American Federation of State Afl-Cio Firefighters Union

City Car Damaged In Mishap On Wilbraham Road

A city car collided with a telephone pole on Wilbraham Road near Oberon Drive after the driver claimed brakes failed to avoid another vehicle. The northbound vehicle was driven by Peter La Porte, 22, of Middletown Rt. 3. Police reported the other car pulled from Oberon Drive failing to stop. Damage totaled about $100. Another incident on Charles Street involved Mes Dokas Sr. and Josephine May in a private lot at 10:05.

Grand Avenue Blue al Charles W. Thompson Curtiss Street Germantown Road Wilbraham Road Oberon Drive Peter Laporte Middletown Rt. 3 Mes Dokas Sr Church Josephine May Jolina St Charles Street

Middletown Democrats to Elect Officers Thursday

Middletown Democrats will meet tomorrow night to elect officers. Eugene Mc Graw, current vice president of the local party, says the gathering starts at 8 p.m. at the party headquarters located at 28 S. Broad St.

Middletown Democrats Eugene McGraw S. Broad St

Off The Bench Goes On Stage In Guys and Dolls

Mrs. Jerry Nardiello eyed the second act as Dayton Memorial Hall opened. Her husband Jerry Nardiello, journal sports editor, played a nightclub patron during intermission with Maxie Rosenbloom and producer John Kenley drafting him to act like a customer. The five minute cameo drew no curtain calls.

Jerry Nardiello Dayton’s Memorial Hall Jerry Journal Sports Maxie Rosenbloom Rosenbloom John Kenley

Youth Bound To Jury On Grand Larceny Count

Barry Blakney pleaded guilty in municipal court to grand larceny for stealing tools valued at 125 dollars clothing 30 dollars and miscellaneous items including an electric razor oil and leather gloves totaling 225 dollars from William Mole. Blakney bound to Butler County grand jury on 25300 bond. Mole reported tools identified. Det. Barrett and Ptl. Judd led the investigation.

William Mole Tytus Ave Butler Couny Grand Jury Barry Blakney Central Ave Douglas Barrett Blakney Herbert Steele Winona Dr Mole Barrett Coy Hall Carmody Boulevard Boys’ Industrial School Lancaster Ptl Paul Judd

Charter Member Mitchell Heads Safety Council

Mitchell, a longtime Middletown safety advocate, was elected president of the Middletown Safety Council replacing Joe Ayres. He has served on the council since 1947, was first vice president in 1956 57, and second vice president the year before. The board also approved officers William K. Robinson Delbert Mann Bill Hart Eston Riggs for one year terms beginning next month.

Middletown Safety Council Heds J. Wylie Mitchell Stanley St Mitchell The Safety Council Board of Control Cochairman Red Cross Fund Gifts Division Armco Middletown Works Draft Board Joe Ayres Safety Board William K. Robinson Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Delbert Mann Armcor Steel Corp Bill Hart WPFB Eston Riggs Riggs Funeral Home Dean Girton

Kendrick Ousted From State Right Of Way Post

Kendrick Britton, a $480-a-month state right of way agent at Middletown, was ordered removed by acting Highway Director George Tormyer. Removal papers cite insulting language, habitual lateness, and refusal to take a Civil Service exam. The order takes effect Sept. 14.

Columbus Ohio Britton Kendrick Middletown George Tormyer Civil Service Commission Kendrick

Fair Deadline For County Fair Entries Set

Deadline for entries in sheep swine cattle and flowers divisions of the 107th Butler County Fair is 8 p m on September 14. Barton Trester secretary of the Butler County Agricultural Society announced the cutoff. Entries may be submitted to him at the secretary's office at the fairgrounds on or before the deadline. The fair runs September 22 through 27.

Hamilton Butler County Barton Truster Butler County Agricultural Society

Middletown Girl Scout Council Names New Appointees

In a board meeting, Middletown Area Girl Scout Council appointed Mrs Ed Barker as camp coordinator Mrs C C Clark Jr as membership nominator committee chair and Mrs Paul Long as public relations chair Long will serve the unexpired term of Mrs J A Novara The session was led by council president Mrs Wade Ex at the Girl Scout club room.

Middletown Area Girl Scout Council Ed Barker C. C. Clark Jr Paul Long Long J. A. Novara Wade Girl Scout

Driver pleads not guilty in fatality case near Gratis

Joseph R. Perkins of West Middletown pleads not guilty in Eaton Municipal Court to reckless driving after a two car crash on Greenbush Road that killed four year old Donna Jean Frizzell. State patrolman Don Edwards filed the charge. hearing continued to September 19.

YMCA Boys to take final trip to Crosley Field

YMCA boys will have one more chance to see the Cincinnati Redlegs in action. A chartered bus will leave for Crosley Field at 11 30 a.m. Saturday. Boys may pay a $1 fee and register for the trip at the youth department desk.

YMCA Cincinnati Redlegs Jack Wiley Crosley Field

Women rally at Second Baptist Church serves turkey dinner

Mrs. Lily Massey and Mrs. Mae Jordan plan a turkey dinner for the Women’s Day Rally at the Second Baptist Church. The meal will be served starting at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Lily Massey Mae Jordan Second Baptist Church

Unauthorized Ohio Bell Pickets Roil Service Areas

Wildcat strikes by Ohio Bell Telephone Co. workers were denounced by company officials as unauthorized and disruptive while a contract dispute with the Communications Workers of America continued. Officials said most Akron employees walked out though no general walkout was confirmed. other cities reported picketing and emergency staffing only.

Ohio Bell Telephone Co J. R. Miller Ohio Bell Commercial Miller Cleveland Columbus Akron Portsmouth Communications Workers of America Telephone Company

Amanda Plans Fall Festival At Local School

Amanda PTQ group announced a fall festival set for Friday September 20 from 4 30 to 8 00 p m at the school The proceeds from the spring lawn fete funded classroom materials and the installation of three outdoor basketball courts at the school.

Amanda Ptq

Old Fashioned Days briefing set for Thursday night

Eight days remain before Old Fashioned Days as store workers from over 115 businesses attend a briefing banquet at the Manchester Hotel. More than 300 participants will hear outlines of sale plans, with Gay 90s costumes on display and a German band from Middletown High School playing marches.

Low Don Dillon Assa Robert Bender Lawrence Schell James Wertz Francis Carmody City Commission Dick Ismourt Sidney McCammon Knight Goodman All Akers Manchester Middletown High Schol Band

Miami Sees New Record Enrollment at Miami University

Oxford special report notes a possible 6000 student enrollment with 2100 freshmen moving in Sunday. About 1000 upperclassmen expected by next Thursday to help welcome freshmen and open fraternity houses. New facilities include Scott Hall housing 309 women, Women's Hall No 3 with 119 women, and the University Center.

Oxford Miami University Camp Campbell Gard Miami Ymca Scott Hall Women's Hall University Center

Wrong address listed in patrol accident report

Ronald McKenzie 19 was listed as a driver in a state patrol accident report but does not live at 1208 Yankee Rd. The resident, Stephanie Krosnowski, told The Journal. Another driver wrecked his car Sunday while trying to avoid McKenzie’s backing vehicle.

Ronald McKenzie State ‘Patrol Yankee Rd Stephanie Krosnowski The Journal McKenzie

Police, Sheriff Group Discuss Juvenile Services

About 75 people attended the regular meeting of the Southwestern Ohio Sheriffs and Police Assn at the American Legion Hall in Franklin. Sgt J H Pickard of Dayton police spoke informally on police services to juveniles, followed by a general discussion.

Franklin Southwestern Ohio Sheriffs and Police Assn American Legion Hall J. H. Pickard Dayton Police Pickard

Peterson's Ointment Offers Fast Relief for Piles

An advertisement claims over a million dollars yearly spent on remedies for itch of piles. It promotes Peterson's Ointment as soothing within minutes, available in a 50¢ box or 75¢ tube with a money back guarantee.

Peterson Adv

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