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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1953
Page
3
In Evanston Illinois $240000 in stocks and bonds and $67000 cash were found yesterday in the refuse strewn house of Therese Stoody Porter 80 who died Saturday in a friend's home. The treasure reportedly ties to a 1922 automobile and a legend about a honeymoon tragedy involving the Porters.
A lighting fixture fire at 1406 Central Ave in the Dougherty residence caused $15 damage. Fire units 1 2 and ladder responded at 2 48 p.m. Owner John Pantella. A grass fire on the Miami Conservancy levee near Maple Street produced no damage. A false alarm at 1120 Ave prompted a 4 08 p.m. response.
The subject lived years in solitude and never explained why she chose to withdraw from society. Her prolonged seclusion remained unexplained, leaving neighbors and family with questions about the cause of her retreat.
Walter Mitchell 33 of 3208 River Rd Hamilton faces a second degree manslaughter charge after an auto crash on Ohio 122 near Elk Creek bridge killed James Highley 31. Mitchell bound over to the grand jury with $2,500 bond. Linda Highley 10 remains in fair condition with a fractured leg. Rita Moore 26 sustained multiple injuries. Mitchell was arrested after release from hospital.
The Longview Social Service League Ioard met at Mrs L D Wilmore home to organize the annual Christmas party for hospital patient workers. The November 5 event honors 75 patient aides. 31 members paid a $1 fee to fund gifts. The B and L Class of First United Presbyterian will host this Saturday and Mrs J W Spies will host October 12 at 7 30 p m.
Miss Sophie Karipides of Canton is crowned queen of the Ohio Pennsylvania and New York district of the Greek Orthodox Youth of America. The 20 year old radio television major at Northwestern University was announced in Cleveland.
The Rev. C. Tom Davis of Little Rock Ark will lead revival services at Trenton Nazarene Church North Miami Street from September 16 to 27 at 7 30 p m announced by the Rev A M Wilson Jack Bierce a baritone soloist and song leader will assist in the evangelistic campaign Bierce has been a commissioned song evangelist and made many sacred recordings.
Mr and Mrs John Jenco of Route 3 welcomed a boy yesterday. Details limited in report.
James Hunter 27 foundry worker 1418 Sycamore Street wed Rose Ann Brown 22 of 1231 Garfield Street. John G King 20 and Joan A Chalk 20 both from Hamilton. Robert Tragesser 22 and Elaine Simms 21 both from Hamilton. Lincoln Frazier 38 and Bethel Pergrem 40 both from Hamilton.
In The Hospital Mrs. Herbert Martin of Trenton medical. David Bell son of Mr. and Mrs. Mallory Bell of Midway St medical. Mrs. George Wright of Middle town Pike surgical. Mrs. Benjamin Linville of Yan kee Rd surgical. Pruitt Hatton of Woodlawn Ave surgical. Mrs. Benjamin Clark of First Ave medical. Rex Lawson of Raymond Drive dismissed. Diana Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jame Smith of Griffith Ind. Mrs. Robert Igo of Franklin. Michael Johnson son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Johnson of Burbanks. Mrs. Paul Poplin of Trenton. Anthony Watson son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Watson of Hamilton.
Cpl. Walter E. Weber of 3307 Wildwood Road returns to the United States after duty with the 25th Infantry Division in Korea where he served as a fire direction center computer in the heavy mortar company. Sgt. Gerald W. Fridenmaker of 918 Catalpa Drive returns after Korea with the 2nd Infantry Division where he worked as a cook. Pvt. Johnny Thomas of 1610 Sycamore Street earned the Combat Infantryman Badge with the 5th Regimental Combat Team. Pvt. Donald R. Morrison of West Middletown Route 2 has arrived in Korea for duty with the 7th Infantry Division as a combat construction specialist.
The Golden Age Club welcomes persons 60 and over to join. Meetings are Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Girl Scout room at the Civic Association. No registration fees or dues, but contributions are accepted to support activities.
Cleveland Bar Association files disbarment against Herbert W. Kiser for allegedly withholding 4995 dollars in proceeds of a land sale from a guardian he represented. Proceedings proceed to formal hearing.
Warren Redd filed for divorce from Lulu Price Redd a k a Lulu Pruitt Redd in Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio case No 70174 on gross neglect of duty. Defendant must answer by October 24 1953 or petition may be granted. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep deputy Anna Mae Conrad attorney Thomas H. Stubbs.
Sixteen candidates compete for ten openings on the Middletown Red Cross board with seven incumbents seeking reelection. Members may add names by phone to local offices. Elections set for September 22 at the American Legion Home during the annual meeting.
Captains Gerald Horn and John S. McCue were elected to the Middletown Fire Department Pension Board for one year. They join incumbent DeWitt Chapple and expect to reappoint him. City Commissioners Lloyd Miller and Charles Stiles usually name George Burton, a long-time member.
Ironton 71 year old Earl Hannon died in his jail cell from a heart attack Sunday following a Saturday arrest on a drunkenness charge. Police said the man, a resident of Ironton, passed away in the city jail.
GEORGE TOWN Ohio Brown County Hospital serves meals on paper plates to save water amid Georgetown water shortages. Town officials reported Lake Grant water near Mt Crab remained 11 miles from Georgetown intake last night.
Wake Up To More Comfort urges readers to curb backache fatigue headaches and dizziness tied to slow kidney function. The ad credits Doan's Pills as a mild diuretic used for over 50 years, claiming relief by aiding kidney tubes and waste removal.
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