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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1955

Page

11

Arson Suspect Ties To 1924 Family Feud In Germantown

Mrs. Anna Malone, 52, held on arson charges after a Friday fire at the George W. Izor home in Germantown. Police link the case to a 1924 death and sister’s grave visits, noting Malone’s long feud and a July to September cemetery routine, with a major league pitcher uncle tied to past events.

Germantown Anna Malone Max Summers George W. Izor Walter Rockey Montgomery County Malone Dayton Rockey Cincinnati Dayton Journal Poole Edward Poole Pittsburgh Brooklyn Frank Izor Eleanor Nellie Sommers

Ex-Marine Again Says He Was Spy

Ex-Marine and language officer Walter A. Rickett stated officers of the 13th Naval District warned him to keep eyes open when he left for Communist China on a Fulbright scholarship. In Tokyo after four years in Red Chinese prisons he again claimed guilt, saying he spied for the United States and confessed due to the belief that truth hurts no one.

Tokyo Walter A. Rickett China Seattle 13Th Naval District Maine Corps and Intelligence Rickett Hong Kong United States Rekett

Community Meeting Listings for Wednesday in Blythe-Williams Area

A dense schedule of club meetings and group gatherings for Wednesday includes American Legion Post 218, Armored Cavalry at the Armory, Knights of Columbus, Lions and Kiwanis clubs, Toastmasters, and Spearheading groups at locations like the Manchester Hotel Colony Restaurant AFL Hall and 28 S Main St. Additional sessions cover the National Guard units, Optimist Club, and various fraternal orders with times ranging from noon to 8:59 p.m.

Blythe - Williams American Leon National Guard Company PD Armored Cavalry Armory Order of Ahtepa Nelva Center Knight of Columbus American Legion Legion Golden Helmet S. Main St Lions Club Manchester Kiwanis Club Evening Optimist Club Colony Trenton Lions Club Toastmasters Club First Blythe-Williams Headquart AEIF IODF Alpha Council Jr. Quam N. Broad St Trades and Labor Council AFL National Guard 47Th Infantry Regiment Knights of Pythias Lafayette Edge Castle Hall Moose Lodge BPOE Elks Tempe Alcoholics Anonymous

Nixon Has High Hopes For Peace

Vice President Richard Nixon told the International Association of Fire Chiefs in Omaha that prospects for peace are better than since World War II. He cited three factors: military strength of the free world, the power of atomic weapons to deter initial attack, and a public desire for peace. He warned against complacency despite Soviet conciliatory moves.

Omaha Neb Richard Nixon International Assn Free World United States

China Sill Holds American Prisoner

Hong Kong border officials report no Americans arriving today from Red China aboard the daily train. U S consulars had expected Dilmas Tady of Houston to be the last of 10 civilians promised freedom at the Geneva talks. Kanady, arrested in Shanghai in 1951, faced 40 years on tax evasion and arms charges. The U S awaits action on 19 other civilians and exit permits for 12 more detained up to five years.

Hong Kong United States Shanghai Japan

Men Charged With Rape In Middletown Case

William F Cornele and Robert Helton, both jailed after grand jury indictments for robbery and criminal assault, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of rape. They were ordered to Lima State Hospital for 30‑day mental examinations before sentencing, while authorities continue to seek a hospital report as the teenage victim testified she was forced into a car at gunpoint last August on S Main Street.

William F Cornele Woodlawn Ave Robert Helm Finley St Lima Common Pleas P. P Oli Cornele Helton Robery Pregusly Hamilton Middletown S. Main Street Smith Farm State Hospital

CIO Attacks Benson on Farm Wage Link

A CIO spokesman dismissed Benson’s wage claim as sour grapes arguing higher wages boost consumer spending on food and farm products. Benson linked rising costs and lower prices to profits and wages, while Labor Secretary Mitchell touted broad prosperity and record employment.

Washington CIO Benson New Orleans Mitchell ABC Truman Eisenhower

Pinky Lee Collapses Onstage During Coast-To-Coast Show

Hollywood reports comedienne Pinky Lee fifty four collapsed during a coast-to-coast television show. Early speculations of a heart attack were ruled out by doctors who attributed the collapse to exhaustion and nervous strain. Lee will rest about a week but will still appear on film for his followers as cameras rolled through the incident.

Hollywood Pinky Lee Lee

Witness Attacked During Murder Trial Testimony

In Chardon Ohio a prosecution witness Mrs Mabel Lynch was attacked by two men as she entered her East Claridon home kitchen. She identified the assailants as large youthful men and said a sharp instrument was used. Her husband John was away bowling. She was treated for cuts after neighbors intervened. Cavey, charged with first degree murder in the May 12 slaying of Alva J Williams, claimed insanity. Lynch testified she saw Careys car in front of Williams mill on May 12.

Chardon Ohio Leo Carey East Claridon Mabel Lynch John Cavey Rich Alva J. Williams Lynch Carey Williams

Car Crash Fatal to Cleveland Woman in Ashland

Irene Holstine, 27, of Cleveland, died at an Ashland hospital from injuries suffered in a two car collision on U S 42 near Ashland. The crash occurred August 17, according to state highway patrol.

Ashland Ohio Irene Holstine Cleveland State Highway Patrol U.S. 42 Ohio 302 Here

Miss Paper Doll Contest Walks to Determine Winner

Fourteen Franklin entrants practice modeling walks led by Harold Stoner of Portrayal Studio to vie for Miss Paper Doll at the Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival. Contest stages include bathing suit and evening gown walks before five finalists and a cash prize or trip to New York City. Sponsored by local industries, the event aims to boost festival attendance alongside band concerts, a chicken barbecue, and other activities starting at noon.

Harold Stoner New York City Chameber of Commerce Stoner California Franklin William Smith Franklin Industries Maxwell Paper Co Cheney Pulp and Paper Co Stone Container Corp Armiel Paving Co Miami Valley Coated Paper Co Charles Marsh Co Franklin High School

West Berlin Eyes New Soviet East German Treaty

West Berlin nervous over a Russian East German pact signed in Moscow. Ulbricht warned of traffic squeezes around Berlin unless Bonn ends cold war hostility. The accord ends joint control of rail canal and road links while preserving Allied air corridors. Geneva talks to include both German states. An American official warned the treaty ominously shades Berlin’s future.

Berlin West Berlin Moscow East Germany Walter Ulbricht Ulbricht Communist Party Bulganin Otto Grotewohl Grand Kremlin Palace West Germany German Democratic Republic East Berlin Bonn Germany Geneva

Springboro Scouts Attend Camporee Weekend

Scoutmasters Vernetti Logan Walker and others joined John Wade Robert Vernetti Denny McClanahan Robert Lynn Eaton Leroy Izor and Douglas Filaseta for a district Scout camporee at the Hoeffner Farm near Ft. Ancient over the weekend. Ridgeville Community Club to meet Wednesday at Mrs Parlett’s home near Lebanon. Family reunion at Grange Hall elected officers for the year. Birthday luncheon in Dayton honors Mrs Slusser. Social visits include Carlisle and Centerville guests.

Springboro John Vernetti Charles Logan Harold Walker John Wade Robert Vernetti Denny McClanahan Robert Lynn Eaton Leroy Izor Douglas Filaseta Hoeffner Ft. Ancient Ridgeville Community Club Bertha Parlett Lebanon Null Grange Hall Charles Null Mer! Allen J. S Harold Huber Dayton Rike’s

Negro Threatened For Attending White High School

In Tahoka Texas a 16 year old Negro, Andrew Nance, was threatened with personal harm by three men after he attended Tahoka's formerly all white high school. County and district attorneys convened a grand jury to address mob violence overriding legitimate authority.

Tahoka Tex Andrew Nance Grand Jury

Doctor Says Hormone Drugs Mixed Gifts

A group of Ohio family doctors heard cortisone, ACTH and related adreno cortical steroids described as mixed blessings in treating rheumatism and arthritis. Dr William M Jeffries noted these drugs provide dramatic relief but do not cure, with side effects including fluid retention, potassium loss, clotting tendency, infection risk, and nervous system excitation. He cited three newer steroids offering stronger anti rheumatic action but causing GI disturbances.

Dayton Ohio William M. Jeffries Cleveland Western Reserve University School of Medicine Ohio Academy of General Practice Jeffries

Grid Players Die In Crash At Alliance High School

Two Alliance High School football players were killed in a car crash four miles north of Alliance Ohio. Wayne Hrovath and Leonard Morris, both 16, died. Frank Kitowski 19 was critically injured. William Kirkbride 14 and Charles Jones 16 had minor injuries. The group had the afternoon off to collect items for an athletic bazaar.

Burglar Chooses Wrong Shop In Japan Break-in

A masked burglar burst into Mrs. Mita Akiyama's bicycle shop in Koshigaya and demanded money. Sakae Akiyama, 21, restrained the intruder with a hammer lock, causing him to drop the sickle and flee. Akiyama is a trainee in women's pro wrestling.

Koshigaya Japan Mita Akiyama Sakae Akiyama Akiyama

OMAHA DIRECTORY OMITS SHERIFF ADDR. CORRIGAN CALMS FOLKS

The new city directory omits Sheriff Pat Corrigan’s address among county officers. Corrigan says most people know where he is and the real challenge is locating others they do business with.

Omaha New City Pat Corrigan Corrigan

Wind storm devastates Amarillo Tri-State Fair midway

A wind storm at the Tri State Fair in Amarillo toppled midway structures injuring at least 28 people. Operator Bill Hames estimated damages over 50 000 dollars as winds reached 45 mph causing widespread property destruction across the Panhandle city.

Amarillo Tex Bill Hames Midway Panhandle

Child Breaks Arm in Home Fall

Rita Bailey two year old daughter of Leon Bailey suffered a fractured right forearm in a fall at home. She received treatment at Middletown Hospital around 10 30 a m and was dismissed.

Eeme Nellie Izor Hess St Miami Valley Hospital Rita Bailey Leon Bailey North Ave Middletown Hospital

Godfrey Opens Terminal Amid Helicopter Delay

New York Arthur Godfrey finally attended the opening of the West Side airlines terminal on 42nd Street near the Hudson River. His planned roof landing was vetoed for safety by the City Marine and Aviation Commission and moved to Pier 57. He received a scroll from eight airlines praising his contribution to aviation progress.

New York Arthur Godfrey West Side Airlines City Marine and Aviation Vincent A. G. O’connor 42Nd Street Hudson River West Side Highway Pier 57 15Th Street Godfrey

Bartender Indicted In Marine’s Murder In Ohio

A Columbus grand jury indicted Leslie Taylor 31 on second degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of Marine Cpl. Louis M. Lupo 21. Taylor’s preliminary hearing was expected today but may be postponed following the indictment. Lupo was on furlough home and was shot in front of Taylor's Grill on September 13.

Columbus Ohio Leslie Taylor Louis M. Lupo Taylor Franklin County Samuel L. Devine Lupo Taylor's Grill

Man Fined $100 In Assault Case

Earl Kilgore, 45, of 1706 Meadow Ave, was fined $100 and costs with $50 suspended after an arraignment in Municipal Court on an assault and battery charge. Judge J. T. Lamb suspended half the fine if Kilgore stays away from Florence Kilgore and her daughter and behaves. Kilgore was arrested by police early today. the judge also disposed of two intoxication cases in a brief session.

Earl Kilgore Meadow Ave J. T. Lamb Kilgore Florence Kilgore

Doctor Aims to Help Long Term Patients Recover

Surgeon General Dr. Leonard A. Scheele told the American Hospital Association convention in Atlantic City that hospitals should perk up long term patients rather than let them fade. He called to restore the patient and keep him at the highest health and social effectiveness.

Atlantic City Leonard A. Scheele U.S American Hospital Assn Scheele

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