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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1957

Page

2

Young Woman Dies After Auto Crash in Middletown

Carolyn Brewer, 19, of 615 Wilson St., died at Middletown Hospital from injuries after being struck by a car on Woodlawn Avenue. Police say she ran into the vehicle driven by Paul H. Foehl, 38, as she crossed the street. She was taken to the hospital with severe injuries and pronounced dead hours later. Burial and funeral arrangements are pending.

Carolyn Brewer Wilson St Middletown Hospital Woodlawn Avenue Paul H. Foehl Girard Ave Woodlawn Wilson Street Funeral Home Middletown Butler County Miss Brewer Earl R Eddie) Brewer Middletown High School Middletown Assembly Order of Rainbow Girls Paul Ora [Warnes Chalmers “Brewer Sr Joseph R. Baker& Skons Funeral Home Mary McKenze Chautauqua Road Burnham Heizer North Ave North Avenue Shafer Street Heizer Shafer St Robert Dietz Vannest Ave Ewell McClain Grand Ave Sutphin Street Central Avenue Ronald W. Lusk Dayton Whitt Kemplin Verity Parkway Verity Yankee Road Tony C. Wells Woodlawn Ave Alfred C. Lawson Curtis St Curtis and Girard Avenue Vincent Lutz Hannah Dr Sherman Ave

Soviet Jet Nears U.S. On Gromyko London Flight

A Soviet TU104 airliner carrying Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko landed in London ahead of a U.S. trip. The 51 aboard craft flew Moscow to London in 3 hours 45 minutes, then continued to McGuire AFB New Jersey with stops at Iceland and Gander Newfoundland.

London Andrei Gromyko U.N. Pg Assembly New York London Alert Moscow Atlantic United States McGuire Air Force “Base New Jersey Aceland Gander Nild

Fire Guts 2 Buildings in Arkansas City District

Fire gutted two buildings and heavily damaged two more in Arkansas City's business district. Cause unknown and damage estimated around a half million dollars. The southern Kansas town has about 12 000 residents.

Arkansas City Kan Kansas

Police Briefs Arrests for Disorderly Conduct and Battery Warrants

Police arrested Nancy Griffen and Woodrow Ashley on disorderly conduct charges yesterday afternoon. After release they were rearrested last night on assault and battery warrants.

Nancy Griffen Mulberry St Woodrow Ashley Park Sr

Arrests Record Involving Two Drivers

Roger Meyerhoeffer aged 23 of Dayton faces a charge of following too closely. Thomas Steinmeyer aged 34 with address at large was arrested by a State Patrolman for driving without a license.

Roger Meyerhoeffer Dayton Thomas Steinmeyer

Detective Suspended Over Police Rules Violations

Dayton city detective Union-Ray Schlan gen with 22 years of service was suspended 30 days by City Manager Herbert Starick after pleading guilty to five counts of violation of police rules.

Dayton Ray Schlangen Herbert Starick

Women in Who's Who Largely Unmarried

A survey notes that about 40 percent of the women named in Who's Who have never married. The finding highlights changing social norms and women's participation in public life.

Fair Condition For Wade E Miller After Heart Attack

Wade E Miller retired school official and former superintendent Wade Miller 71 of 3214 Grand Ave was listed in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after a heart attack last night He became ill while at the Middletown Fairmont football game at Banitz Stadium and was taken to the hospital by his wife and daughter He previously led Middletown High School 1917 to 1945 and served as superintendent 1945 to 1953 later helping run the Miller Insurance Agency with his son.

Wade E. Miller Middletown Hospital Miller Grand Ave Middletown Fairmont Banitz Stadium Wadena Raine Middletown High School Martin B. Miller Miller Insurance Agency

Miami University President Addresses Enrollment Pressures

Oxford Ohio Special President John D Millett addresses a staff meeting at Miami University about a projected enrollment of over 6000, the impact of crowding, and ongoing campus expansion including seven new buildings and nine more in planning. He notes television based teaching and off campus centers as part of growth.

Oxford Ohio John D. Millett Miami University Lewis Place Miami University Center Millett Wiliow Court Withrow Court Miami

Easter Date Set by Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D

The text notes that the Easter date was established by the Council of Nicaea in the year 325 A.D. This historic church council set a uniform method for determining the date of Easter across Christian communities.

Nicaea

Phone Workers Walk Out In Ohio Strike Action

Walkouts by many of Ohio's 18 500 CWA workers spread from Columbus to Canton amid a wage dispute as negotiations linger. The union demands a one year contract while the company offers 15 months with pay raises and expanded hospitalization.

Cleveland Ohio Columbus Toledo Akron Youngstown Canton Martin J. Hughes CWA Western Electric Co New York Alliance East Liverpool Steubenville Niles Springfield Gallipolis Massillon Ironton Lancaster Kent Washington Court House Winchester Barnesville Urbana Martins Ferry Bellaire St. Clairville Uhrichsville

Patrolman Reinstated At Hamilton

Veteran patrolman Henry Teboe, with 15 years service, was reinstated by acting city manager H Hjalmar Persson after a prior dismissal tied to the binoculars case involving Beve Wyatt. Wyatt absolved Teboe of involvement. Teboe received a 30 day suspension effective Aug 14 while Wyatt’s dismissal remained final.

Hamilton Henry Teboe H. Hjalmar Persson Teboe Ptl Beve Wyatt Wyatt Kyle Persson

Bride-Elect Dena Phillips Honored with Shower

Miss Dena Phillips bride-elect of Lucius Ramsey of Ha was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Horace Lyles on Sycamore Street. Thirteen guests attended at the bride-elect home on Garfield Street. Winners in games were Mrs. Leon Hull Miss Patricia Phillips and Miss Frances Johnson. The couple plan a September 21 wedding at Second Baptist Church at 6 30 p.m.

Dena Phillips Lucius Ramsey Horace Lyles Sycamore Street Garfield Street Leon Hull Patricia Phillips Frances Johnson Phillips Mr. Ramsey Second Baptist Church

Decker Club Barbecue and Fish Fry at 1503 Baltimore

A barbecue and fish fry sponsored by the Deckers Club will be held at 6 p m today at 1503 Baltimore Street. A program at 8 p m tomorrow at Second Baptist Church features Miss Evelyn Pittman of Cincinnati with participants Eleanor Howard Lassie Gover Henry Johnson Rev John Owsley Mary Jackson David Green Catherine Johnson Ewalt Young.

The Deckers Club Baltimore St Evelyn Pittman Cincinnati Second Baptist Church Eleanor Howard Lassie Gover Henry Johnson John Owsley Mary Jackson David Green Catherine Johnson Ewalt Young

Double Rites For Kendrick Couple In Germany

Sergeant Charles W. Kendrick and Esther Fay Kendrick killed in an auto crash near Guenzburg Germany Aug 30. Their bodies arrived with military escort for services at Riggs Funeral Home Monday at 2 p.m. Burial in Woodside Cemetery with full military rites for Sgt Kendrick. Memorial services held at Fliegerhorst Kaserne Germany. Surviving relatives listed including parents siblings and in laws. Other local obituaries noted: Mr Ratliff and several residents with funeral details and church services.

Charles W. Kendrick Esther Fay Kendrick Riggs Guenzburg Germany Clifford Hutchinson Woodside Kendrick John E. Kelly Kendricks 98Rd Engineer Co Dilling Ratliff Morrow, Rt. 2 Warren County Yale Funeral Home Bethany Church Cemetery Irma Lyons

Walter Long former Middletown resident buried in Chicago

Services and burial were held Thursday in Chicago for Walter Long, 65, who died last Sunday in Presbyterian Hospital. A native of Middletown, he left the town about 30 years ago. Surviving are twin brothers Edward H. and Charles C. Long, both of Middletown, and a sister, Miss Loretta Long of Chicago.

Chicago Walter Long Middletown Presbyterian Hospital Mr. Long Edward H Charles C. Long Loretta Long

Miss Ruth Griffith, Miami University education faculty emeritus

Miss Ruth Margaret Griffith 66 retired associate professor emeritus in Miami University's school of education died yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati after a long illness. A native of Farmersville New York she joined Miami in 1925 after teaching at Newark and Trenton normal schools and Horace Mann School. Survived by two nieces. Arrangements at Marshall Smith Funeral Home.

Oxford Ruth Margaret Griffith Miami University School of Education Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati Horace Mann Columbia University Miami Marshall-Smith Funeral Home

Morrow-Celvin M Ratliff Dies at 74

Ratliff 74 died Friday at Hughes Memorial Hospital Hamilton following a brief illness. Funeral services will be announced by the family.

Morrow Celvin M. Ratliff Hughes Memorial Hospital Hamilton

Notable Obituaries Across the Nation Die Friday

AP reports deaths of Humberto Mendes government leader in Alagoas Brazil Wisconsin Democrat Jerome Fox retired Archbishop Henry Rohiman Missouri born E V Durling New York Chicago painter Adam Emory Albright Broadway star May Vokes all passing Friday at various ages and locations.

Associated Press Alagoas Brazil Humberto Mendes Chilton Wis Jerome Fox Wisconsin Dubuque Iowa Henry P. Rohiman Midwest Germany New York E. V. Durling Life Springfield Mass Los Angeles Manhattan Chicago Adam Emory Albright Monroe St. Louis Toledo Ohio Stamford Conn May Vokes Broadway Comedienne

Fires Sweep Over Corsica

Fierce forest fires raged across northwest Corsica with nine dead confirmed and fears of higher casualties. Strong easterly winds fanned the flames as several villages lay in the path of the fires and damaged communication lines delayed word of their fate.

Ajaccio Corsica Mediterranean

Woman injured by fall through glass door at home

Middletown woman Pauline Hayes, 36, of 1213 Reynolds Ave., suffered lacerations to her right side and head when she fell through a glass door at her home last evening. She received 15 stitches at Middletown Hospital emergency room and was released after treatment.

Middletown Pauline Hayes Reynolds Ave Middletown Hospital

Brief Municipal Court Session Yields Minor Fines

Judge J. T. Lamb disposed of a light docket yesterday. Two defendants were fined on intoxication charges during the brief session.

J. T. Lamb

Man Hurt In Crash On Rt 4 In Middletown

Multiple injuries reported after a four car crash on Route 4 near Middletown. Paul S Crigler 41 of German town Rt 1 suffered a broken jaw and was treated at Middletown Hospital emergency room. Joseph Reese 59 of Pleasant Plains was treated for a lacerated forehead and left elbow at Clinton Memorial Hospital. Nancy Williams 17 from Kettering was evaluated for chest pains and jaw pain after the same collision. Officers are investigating and a driver was charged with careless driving.

Paul S. Crigler Germantown Rt. 1 Middletown Hospital Rt. 4 North Nce Lloyd Ball Moore St Petrermen J. Richard Stewart Clarksville Carl W. Middleton Morrow Middleton Rt. 122 Joseph Reese Pleasant Plains Clinton Memorial Hospital Wilmington Reese Nancy Williams Andrew Bonthan Forrer Blvd Kettering

Iraqi King Faisal Rumored to Marry Fazilet Princess

Istanbul reports romantic chatter of 22 year old King Faisal of Iraq and 16 year old Princess Fazilet of royal Turkish and Egyptian lineage. Sources claim an engagement to be announced in Baghdad next week with a spring wedding possible. Fazilet arrives from Paris and has been seen with Faisal in daily Bosporus outings.

Istanbul Turkey Uyd Faisal Iraq Fazilet Baghdad Fasilet Egypt Farouk Omar Farouk Abdul Mecid Paris Bosporus

Three fined at Franklin for dog license and disorderly conduct

Franklin Special judge J. T. Riley fined Nelson Johnson for failure to file a dog license application, James Jordan for disorderly conduct, and Sarah Lakes for disorderly conduct. Fines totaled 10 dollars to 25 dollars with costs and suspensions. Johnson had no listed age. Two assault and battery charges and one non support case were dismissed.

Franklin J. T. Riley Nelson Johnson Franklin Ri James Jordan Sunnybrook Ave Sarah Lakes Olive St Riley

Thieves Break In Store. Groceries and Camera Stolen

Alvis LeForce of 711 Pinta Street reported to sheriff's deputies that a rear screen door was broken at a store last night. Thieves stole about $15 in groceries including meats eggs and bread and a camera worth $38.

Alvis LeForce Pinta St Sheriff's

Two Men Held In Thefts At Franklin Springboro

Franklin and Springboro police hold two men linked to burglaries at Fedders Supply Co. Franklin and Eyler's Appliance Store Springboro. William C. Puckett 24 Dayton arraigned in Lebanon jail on breaking and entering and tampering with a safe with a $10 000 bond. Levi Blackburn 26 Miamisburg held in Dayton on similar charges and in Franklin store robbery. Sheriff says they may be tied to seven burglaries in Miamisburg Warren and Montgomery counties and had prior bonds in Winchester Kentucky.

Franklin Lebanon Dayton Fedders Supply Co Franklin and Eyler Springboro Warren County William C. Puckett Navaho Puckett J. T. Riley Levi Blackburn Town Road Miamisburg Eyler Blackburn Montgomery County Fedders Richard Satterthwaite Warren Montgomery Winchester

Boy Hit By Car In Alley Injures 9 Year Old

Nicky Ray Vanderberg, 9, admitted to Middletown Hospital with head injuries after being struck by a car driven by Richard L. Morris, 17, in the rear of the 2000 block of Howard Street. He was in satisfactory condition. Police logged multiple city crashes as wet streets increased accidents.

Nicky Ray Vanderberg Middletown Hospital Homer Hodge Linden Ave Richard L. Morris Waite St Morris Howard Street

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