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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1953

Page

12

Murder in a Crime of Passion Claimed in Pfeil Case

Officers identified 19 year old Cynthia Pfeil of White Plains New York and Roy R Schinagle Jr of Ohio Wesleyan University as central figures in a fatal assault near Upper Sandusky. Schinagle reportedly confessed to killing her after a quarrel during a September rendezvous.

Alfred C. Hall Upper Sandusky Ohio Cynthia Pfeil White Plains N. Y Roy R. Schinagle Jr Ohi Wesleyan Rotc Dean McAllister Cynthia McAllister Schinagle Roy Ohio Wesleyan University Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Cleveland May Co Wyandot Maple Heights Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Delaware County Upper Sandusky

Parents Of Young Killer Face Long Night In Cleveland

A Cleveland couple drove home after learning their son Roy Jr. 19 admitted killing Cynthia Pfeil 19 of White Plains New York. Roy Sr. and Mildred Schinagle recalled the shock of arrest and Roy Jr.’s stated intent to surrender after prayer and confession.

Cleveland Roy Schinagle Mildred Upper Sandusky Roy Jr Cynthia Pfeil White Plains N. Y

Woman on 20th floor ledge rescued from Tribune Tower

Millicent Armin, 36, of Chicago climbed a 20th floor ledge at Tribune Tower and threatened suicide. Police and firefighters, aided by TV crews, talked her back inside after about an hour, with WBBM-TV airing the rescue to Chicago and CBS network affiliates.

Chicago Tribune Wbbm-Tv Columbia Broadcasting System Millicent Armin

First JA Group Seeks Charter for Middletown Company

The Fotocrafters Company sponsored by Murray Studios was the first Middletown Junior Achievement group to apply for a charter to operate next year. M. G. McCall said the firm, which plans to start business activities next week, submitted its charter application and a check for the fee and stock certificate to national JA headquarters in New York.

Fotocrafters Company Murray Studios Middletown M. G. McCall New York

Pedestrian Hit By Auto Causes Minor Injuries

Thomas Hatton age 51 of 2211 South Ave was struck in the 300 block of Charles St at 9 55 p m yesterday suffering a bump on the head. Officer says Hatton stepped into the path of a car driven by Robert Johnson 47 of Middletown Route 2. He was knocked down as Johnson skidded 36 feet and Hatton was taken to Middletown Hospital by Baker’s ambulance.

Thomas Hatton South Ave Charles St Hatton Robert Johnson Midletown Johnson Middletown Hospital Baker's Ambulance

Three Die In Crash Of Two Trucks In Willoughby Township

A truck and a dump truck collided last night in Willoughby Township near Cleveland killing three people. The victims include Reverend William C. Stillinger 66 pastor of the Church of Christ in Ashtabula his wife Estelle 61 and her sister Mrs Emma Fogel 79 of Charleston West Virginia. The driver William J Zenisek 20 was injured with bruises.

Cleveland Willoughby Twp William C. Stillinger Church of Christ Ashtabula Estelle Emma Fogel Charleston W. Va Stillingers Bedford American Steel & Wire Co William J. Zenisek

Notice of Appointment in Estate of Steve Mester

Sarah Mester of Hamilton Ohio has been appointed Executrix of the estate of Steve Mester deceased of Hamilton Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be forever barred. Sept 12 196? signed Probate Judge Harry F. Walsh. Co H Taylor Attorney. Sept 23 30 Oct 7.

Steve Mester Stephen Mester Sarah Mester Sara Mester Hamilton Ohio Butler County Harry F. Walsh Co. H. Tayior

179 Massillon Families Told To Move Out

Massillon Ohio Lawndale Heights housing project opened in 1943 is ordered closed by February forcing 179 residents to relocate. Project manager Sarah J Thornton says only 14 families have secured new homes as banks often refuse loans and renters cannot afford. Rents ranged from 27.95 to 34.45 monthly. council limits four additional months after March 1.

Massillon Ohio Lawndale Heights Sarah J. Thornton

Labor Secretary Appointment May Be Delayed Weeks

Senator H. Alexander Smith said the nomination could be postponed several weeks. As chair of the Senate Labor Committee, he noted the selection might wait until Congress returns in January to permit proper confirmation and avoid early exposure to criticism.

Washington H. Alexander Smith Smith Senate Labor Committee Senate Eisenhower White House Congress Labor

Annexation Petition for Middletown Area Described in Butler County

A petition signed by a majority of freeholders requests annexation of a territory adjacent to Middletown in Lemon Township Butler County Ohio. The Board set October 20 1953 at 11 am in Hamilton to hear the matter with G W A Wilmer as agent.

Board of Commissioners Butler County State of Ohio Butler Middletown Lemon Township Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnnati and St. Louis Railway Corporation Jefferson Road Pennsylvania, Ohio and Detroit Railroad Company Pennsylvania, Ohio & Detroit Railr Oxford State Road Oneida Ottawa Street Oneka Avenue Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati and St. Louis County of State of Ohio Hamilton G. W. A. Wilmer

Servicemen Return From Korea Era With 2nd Division

Cpl Leonard B Young 21 of Franklin returns to the United States after service in Korea with the 2nd Infantry Division. He served as truck driver for Company C 2nd Engineer Combat Battalion and married to Betty of Clarksville Route 1. Also homeward bound are Cpl William W Taylor 22 of Eaton and Morris P Brown aviation cadet of Oxford Route 1 after naval preflight at Pensacola.

Cpl Leonard B. Young Betty Clarksville United States Korea 2Nd Infantry Heartbreak Ridge Old Baldy Corporal Young Jesse Young South Main St Franklin 2Nd Engineer Combat Battalion William W. Taylor W. L. Green Eaton Taylor 38Th Eaton Monument Company Army Morris P. Brown H. S. Brown Contreras Road Oxford Naval Pensacola Fla Naval Auxiliary Air Sta

Birthday party for pastor goes without the guest of honor

In Romulus New York members of the Presbyterian Church arranged an elaborate birthday party for their pastor Rev C F Van Marter but he was not invited and did not attend last Thursday due to the oversight.

Romulus N. Y Presbyterian Church New York C. F. van Marter

Change Expected in Liquor Sales

Santa Fe New Mexico attorney for the State Liquor Division says liquor sales to Indians in the state will be legal after Sept. 15 when the watershed election results are reviewed. Chester Hunker expects no legal snarls but calls his view off the cuff.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Chester Hunker

Training Aviator Finalizes Primary Flight at Whiting Field

A trainee in the primary flight program at Whiting Field Milton Florida completes key steps in his early aviation curriculum. The milestone marks progress toward becoming a commissioned aviator.

Tion Whiting Field Milton Fla

Four Years And Forty-Two Black Eyes Later

Patricia Reeves testified about her marriage to Richard Reeves, accusing him of assault as she sought reconciliation. The Recorder's Court convicted the 33-year-old machinist, but the judge released him on one year probation after Reeves pleaded to keep him out of jail. The case followed a pattern of domestic violence incidents cited in court records.

Detroit Patricia Reeves Marriag Recorder’s Call Richard

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