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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1959

Page

2

IL Days Left To Register For Voting

Illinois voters have 11 days to register for the November election. The notice from Mrs. Edward Hopple of the League of Women Voters urges registration by Sept. 23 at the Middletown Board of Elections office in the Middletown Federal Savings and Loan building. Eligibility requires Ohio residency, U.S. citizenship, 21 by election day, 40 days’ residency in Butler County and precinct, and other criteria.

Board of Elections Edward Hopple Voters Service League of Women Voters Middletown Ohio United States Butler County

Fire Leaves 11 Homeless Near West Elkton

A fire destroyed a one story frame home in the Marcum Subdivision two miles north of West Elkton on Rt 503, leaving Mr and Mrs Curtis Hamblin and their nine children homeless. The family was away in Cincinnati except for six children at home, and the fire started when a book was thrown into a blaze catching a couch. Firemen could not save the building or contents. Gratis firemen were also called.

West Elkton Here Curtis Hamblin Marcum Cincinnati Hamblin Gratis Hamilton

Armco Outing Draws 5072 Members at New Club

Five thousand seventy two Armco Association members attended an outing at the new club east of Middletown. Highlights included WLW Midwestern Hayride music by Zeke and Slim, Monroe High School Band, baton twirling by Shirley Sandusky, girls softball games Broyles Sports vs Hasty Tasty, Armco Triangles vs Mike's Place, and golf winners Robert Daves and Mrs. Jerry Herron.

Armco Assn Association Middletown Zeke and Slim WLW Monroe High School Shirley Sandusky Broyles Sports Hasty Tasty Armco Triangles Mike Robert Daves Jerry Herron

Attack Try Is Foiled by Woman in Baltimore Home

A Baltimore street woman told police she was assaulted when a man posing as a real estate agent gained entry to her home. Inside he demanded to see “the girls upstairs,” tied to drag her to a bedroom, but she resisted and escaped. he fled through the front door.

Baltimore Street

Two Brothers Injured In Street Motorcycle Crash

Two Baltimore Street brothers riding a motorbike were injured on Yankee Road and Todhunter when an automobile turned left in front of them. Joseph Velde, 15, suffered possible head injuries and Jerry Velde, 16, had abrasions and contusions. They were taken to Middletown Hospital. Ernest Rodgers, 40, of S Dixie Highway, was charged with careless operation.

Baltimore Yankee Road Todhunter State Patrol Joseph Velde Baltimore St Jerry Middletown Hospital MccCoy-Leffler Ed Dunigan Ernest Rodgers S. Dixie Hwy Rodgers Velde Brothers

14 Year Old Injured By Hit And Run Driver

A fourteen year old Curtis Street girl Lavinia Freeman was struck by a hit and run vehicle on Young Street near Pennfield Avenue leaving her with a bruised foot. Police reported seven additional city accidents citing lane changes and mis hap near Manchester Avenue and the New York Central Railroad. Damages totaled $300 in two car crash on Manchester Avenue and $50 for a parked Cincinnati car struck by a driver from 128 North Broad Street. Additional incidents involved motorists striking objects and signs after left turns and other minor collisions with addresses and names listed.

Curtis Street Young Street Pennfield Avenue Lavinia Freeman Curtis St Ruth Ann Coughlin Grand Ave Manchester Avenue New York Central Railroad William Shaffer Superior St Pat Block Cincinnati Rosemary Schmhacker N. Broad St Marie Stricker Woodside Avenue Garden Street Marabelle Ellison Hamilton

Khrushchev Heads to Talks With Eisenhower

Khrushchev arrives after an 11 hour flight from Moscow for policy discussions with President Eisenhower. Officials expect frank talks on broad issues from the Far East to Europe though they fear a propaganda performance will accompany the public side of the visit.

Eisenhower Khrushchev Far East Europe U. S

Funeral for Alma Catterlin Held at Riggs Home

Funeral services for 80 year old Alma Catterlin of 328 North Broad Street are set for 10 a m Tuesday at Riggs Funeral Home with Rev H C Gruenwald officiating. Friends may call Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m Burial will be in Gratis Cemetery. She died Friday at Baker Rest Home.

Alma Catterlin N. Broad St Riggs Funeral H. C. Gruenwald Gratis Cemetery

Bond Found For William E. Marts In Lebanon

A $25 Series 6 savings bond was found on the 200 block of Vanderveer Street by Carl Winglewich and turned over to police. It is registered to William E. Marts of Lebanon. Police investigated vandalism at the Church of God on Smith Street where youths fled after reports of broken windows fires and marked walls.

Vanderveer Street Carl Winglewich Vanderveer William E. Marts Lebanon Church of God Smith Street

Three Juveniles Arrested in Stolen Vehicle Case

Police nabbed three juveniles aged 16, 16, and 13 in a stolen car at Rollo Missouri. State police detained the youths and turned them over to St. Louis police for handling.

Rollo St. Louis

Four Hurt in Rt 123 Crash North of Carlisle

Four persons sustained injuries when their car skidded off Rt 123 near the Montgomery County line three miles north of Carlisle and struck a tree. Driver B L Mallicoat 1003 S River St Franklin faces charges for driving left of center.

Carlisle Here Rt. 123 Montgomery County Middletown Hospital B. L. Mallicoat S. River St. Franklin Joe Lakins Miamisburg Ruth Adkins Judy Riddell Mallicoat Dale Martz

Schenck Schedules District Public Conferences

Representative Paul F. Schenck outlines a series of district meetings in Dayton Miamisburg Germantown Phillipsburg Brooksville Hamilton Oxford Middletown and Fairfield with no appointments needed He will be in Middletown October 1 at the American Legion home 9 am to 4 pm Dates in surrounding towns include Sept 12 4 pm to 8 pm in Miamisburg Sept 25 4 pm to 8 pm Germantown Sept 28 9 am to 4 pm Hamilton Sept 29 4 pm to 8 pm Oxford and Oct 2 4 pm to 4 pm Fairfield.

Paul F. Schenck Dayton Schenck Miamisburg Germantown Phillipsburg Brooksville Hamilton Oxford Middletown Fairfield Ime Ace American Legion Germantown City Hamilton Courthouse Oxford Municipal Fairfield City

Miami University Faces Rising Enrollments and Costs

Miami University President John D. Millett warned faculty of the challenge posed by a growing college-age population and rising costs. He outlined possible actions on selective admissions, a statewide junior college system, urban branch campuses, and funding for facilities. He cited expected 6,400 students this year and possible higher fees to cover salary and overhead, while pledging cost controls.

Oxford Ohio Miami University John D. Millett Miami University Senate Millett Miami

Propaganda rocket on path to moon spectacle looms

Soviet scientists report the rocket maintains a steady course toward the moon with plans to hit the lunar surface or enter orbit. Planetarium officials in Moscow say the five minute after midnight Monday timing places Khrushchev's visit in a frame of historic prestige for the Soviet Union.

Moscow Planetarium Planetarium Mechta America Khrushchev United States

$55 Stolen From Clerk's Pocketbook

Mrs Mae Fraser a clerk at the John Ross Store reported $55 stolen from her pocketbook kept under the counter. The missing $50 was later found behind the Ross store.

Mae Fraser Auburn St John Ross Ross

Middletown Student Wins Freshman Scholarship to Ohio U

Michaele Macy Kahny daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard J Kahny of 2207 Erie Ave Middletown has received a freshman scholarship to Ohio University Athens for the upcoming fall term. She is a Middletown High School graduate.

Michaele Macy Kahny Leonard J. Kahny Erie Ave Ohio University Athens Middletown High School

Troy Surgeon Named Proxy

Dr. Berton Hegel of Troy was chosen president elect of the Ohio Chapter American College of Surgeons. Dr. Jack W. Cole of University Hospitals and Western Reserve University presided as president. next year’s meeting will be in Akron. Dr. Thomas Lewis of Columbus was elected secretary treasurer for a three year term.

Cleveland Berton Hegel Troy Ohio American College of Surgeons Jack W. Cole University Hospitals Western Reserve University Akron Thomas Lewis Columbus

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