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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1955

Page

2

Butler Countians Tackle School Problems At White House Conference

More than 300 Butler County residents and educators met at Fairfield School Hamilton for a White House Conference on Education. Topics included building needs, financing, community involvement, public relations, and ways to raise standards and public support for schools.

Butler White House Fairfield Hamilton Nity United States Eisenhower Congress Washington

Middleton driver charged with DWI and fleeing scene

A Middleton man William Ramsey 43 of 1903 Minnesota St was charged with driving while intoxicated and fleeing the scene after a crash in the 1300 block of Baltimore Street at 6 22 PM Police said his car crashed into a parked vehicle owned by James R Wilkins 23 of 1316 Baltimore St near his home No injuries were reported Ramsey was arrested by Patrolmen Judd Walton and Porter The incident involved $125 total damage including $75 to the Ramsey vehicle

Middletonian Baltimore Street Paul Judd Robert Walton Don Porter William Ramsey Minne Sota St Ramsey James R. Wilkins Baltimore St

Armco Plane Takes Queen To New York

Armco's private aircraft will fly to New York City Monday with three royal passengers aboard. Miss Anna Marie Met calf of Trenton and her attendants Mrs. Sally Wenzel and Mrs. Nancy Jordan will tour the city for three days. Charles R. Hook, Armco Steel Corp. chairman, also travels. escorted by Fred Dechant of Armco public relations. Sightseeing includes Radio City Music Hall Broadway plays and other activities.

Armco New York City Big City Anna Marie Metcalf Trenton Sally Wenzel S. Main St Nancy Jordan Eldora Dr Charles R. Hook Armco Steel Corp New York Fred Dechant Dechant Armco Jtee Corp Radio City

Goodwill Workers Hold Monthly Meeting in Middletown

A Middletown Goodwill Industries gathering drew Dayton and local staff for a dinner session at the S. Clinton Street store. Officials Lee Lacey Joseph Hill and Miss Lela Davis spoke as about forty Dayton employees attended, arranged by Middletown manager Mrs. Robert Waits.

Middletown Dayton Goodwill Industries S. Clinton Street Lee Lacey Joseph Hill Lela Davis Goodwill Robert Waits

IOOF Lodge Initiates Seven In First Degree

Seven candidates received the first degree initiation at last night’s IOOF lodge meeting. Roy Hendrickson Stanley Sallee Lee Whiteted Muriel Olinger Max Woods Leon Bailey Elilis Hall were initiated under lodge staff direction led by Norman Knott. The second degree is planned for next Thursday.

IOOF Roy Hendrickson Stanley Sallee Lee Whiteted Muriel Olinger Max Woods Leon Bailey Elilis Hall Norman Knott

Tie Up Top Honors At Toastmasters Meet

Charles Garrett and Robert McIntire tied for best speaker at the Toastmasters Club meeting held at the First EUB Church. Charles Thompson chaired, with Howard Holtzclaw and John Brannon serving as critics.

Charles Garrett Robert McIntire Toastmasters Club Eub Church Charles Thompson Howard Holtzclaw John Brannon Malcolm Bruce Robert Stamper

Police Briefs Report Local Arrests and Theft Incidents

Police yesterday arrested Charles Smith 41 at Gar​​reld and Woodlawn on a DUI charge. Mrs Ben Caudill reported two tubecaps stolen from her car on N Verity Parkway. Elsie Caldwell reported a .32 caliber gun stolen from her possession belonged to Willie Mack. Eddie G Jameson 27 was arrested for careless driving at Manchester and Clark. Virgil Smith said a fender skirt was stolen from his car on Penfield Avenue Wednesday night.

Charles Smith 8Th Ave Garreld Street Woodlawn Avenue Ben Caudill Morgan Jt N. Verity Parkway Elsie Caldwell N. Main St Willie Mack Eddie G. Jameson Manchester Avenue Clark Street Virgil Smith Penfield Ave

Mrs. Alder 84 Dies in Middletown Hospital

Mrs. Mary Alder aged 84 of 123 Sharles Street died at 9 50 a m today in Middletown Hospital after admission on Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Joseph R Baker and Sons Funeral Home.

Mary Alder Sharles St Middletown Hospital

First wallpaper factory founded in Abany by John Howell

A historical note records John Howell establishing the first wallpaper manufacturing factory in the United States at Abany New York in 1790. The entry highlights early American industry and industrial pioneers.

United States John Howell Abany, N. Y

Gunmen Flee With 1600 After Akron Restaurant Heist

Two gunmen fled with about 1600 in loot after robbing the Chanti cleaner Restaurant on Ohio 176 near Ali’s west outskirts just before 1 30 am. They wrecked their stolen car as the restaurant chef pursued in his own car. Deputies and state patrol searched rural areas near the Medina Summit County line for the pair. One carried a pistol and the other a rifle during the hold up and cash register theft plus wallets.

Akron Ohio Chanticleer Medina- Summit Ohio 176 Ali

Winners Named In Stop Contest

The past week's Lucky Stop Sign contest winners were announced by Police Traffic Bureau officials. The $2 prizes went to Donald Nanamaker at Marshall and Manchester Road on Sept. 16, Mrs. Moorehead at Ellen Drive and Wildwood Road on Sept. 19, Mrs. Edwin Sherman at Wildwood Road and Nelbar Street on Sept. 20, a blank on Sept. 21, and William Apple at Philadelphia Avenue and Baltimore Street on Sept. 22.

Donald Nanamaker Yankee Rd Marshall Manchester Road Moorehead Ellen Dr Wildwood Road Ellen Drive Edwin Sherman Wildwood Rd Nelbar Street Stanley Highland Streets William Apple Franklin Rt Philadelphia Avenue Baltimore Street

Health Commissioner Attends Policy Meet in Columbus

City Health Commissioner Robert McConaughy attends a three day conference in Columbus to review public health policies and study new techniques. Speakers include Dr. Ralph E. Dwork Ohio health director and Dr. Charles L. Hudson president of the Ohio State Medical Association.

Robert McConaughy Columbus State Health Department Ralph E. Dwork Ohio Health Charles L. Hudson Ohio State Medical Assn

Space Flight Topics At Lions Club Meeting

Ben Shattuck of General Electric spoke on supersonic flight at the Lions Club luncheon. He predicted rocket travel could occur in 50 years with ships traveling 7000 to 14000 mph and costing 1.5 to 2 times current air travel. Heat from air friction remains the main hurdle for metals. The club announced golf tournament rounds on Sept 25 and Oct 15 plus a treasure hunt.

Lions Club Ben Shattuck General Electric Co Evandale Shattuck Lions Wildwood Golf Course Verity Course

Swing and Bike Accidents Injure Child and Woman in Middletown

Two accidents reported at Middletown Hospital left ten year old Raymond Arnold with a fractured left wrist after a fall from a swing at Wayne Township School. Linda Hodge, 65, of 618 Glen Ave., received a lacerated left eye when struck by a bicycle in Rolling Mill Park addition. Both were treated and dismissed.

Middletown Middletown Hospital Raymond Arnold Clarence Arnold West Middletown

Wreck Victim’s Condition Unchanged at Miami Valley Hospital

The condition of Glen Longworth of 1734 Tvtus Ave. remained unchanged today, per a Miami Valley Hospital report. The 44 year old Middletonian has been in poor condition since suffering head lacerations, a broken hip, and other injuries Saturday in an auto accident near Dayton.

Glen Longworth Tvtus Ave Miami Valley Middletonian Dayton

Emergency Unit Aids Two Month Old Girl

Firemen of the emergency unit revived Debora Walker two month old daughter of Robert Walker of 1203 Grove St after breathing stopped for seconds due to a cold. Parents took her to Middletown Hospital. Emergency Squad responded at 2 07 a.m.

Debora Walker Robert Walker Grove St Vhelgun Middletown Hospital

Bad Check Complaint Reported in Middletown

Middletown detectives received a complaint about a $20 bad check passed on September 10 at the Lad and Lassie Shop 1209 Central Ave. The check was returned from Oglesby Barnitz Bank Trust Co marked no account.

Middletown Lad Central Ave Oglesby- Barnitz Bank & Trust Co

Marine on furlough nearly plunges into Miami River in Franklin

Chester Patrick a 25 year old Marine on furlough drove off River Street near 4th Street clipping a tree and street sign. His car teetered on an 80 foot bank above the river until a tow truck freed it. Patrick was treated at Middletown Hospital for a lacerated right knee and cited for reckless operation. Damages were estimated at 500 dollars.

Franklin Miami River River Street Chester Patrick Franklin Rt. 2 Chester 4Th Street Middletown

Workshop on TV Show Highlights Community Resources

TV viewers will see a Middletown feature on Industry on Parade aired by WHIO-TV at 12 15 p m. The film covers the Middletown Industrial Council School Board and Miami University joint project offering scholarships to 30 or 40 teachers for a six week summer course titled What Makes Middletown Tick The program also shows how local industries finance the scholarships and open their plants to teachers giving students a vivid view of their community

Middletown Community Resources Workshop Whio-Tv Middletown Industrial] Council Miami University

First Hi Y Dance Opens Season At YMCA

The first Hi Y Dance of the season begins at 9 30 tonight at the YMCA. Record dances previously drew 2294 teenagers and will run through football and basketball seasons. Sponsored by Hi Y groups and parents, the events welcome all Middletown high school students.

YMCA Middletown

Revival sermons set at Holiness Tabernacle and Sunday talk

The Rev. Howard Berger will speak Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe in Hamilton with the Mt. Ebal United Holiness Church congregation and choir as guests. Mrs. Callie Mae Smith leads the program. A revival opens Monday at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Ron B. Condo of Dayton’s AME Church speaking. The Merry Matrons plan a Saturday social at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Jesse Jamerson’s home.

Howard Berger Mt. Ebal United Holiness Church Hamilton Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe Garfield St Callie Mae Smith Ron B. Condo AME Methodist Church of Dayton W. T. Kilgore Jesse Jamerson Baltimore St

Middletown High School Fall Follies Acts Revealed

Variety acts for Middletown High School Fall Follies, a National Thespian Society fundraiser, include Fred Miller's dance band Triple Trio Ukelele Union and many solists. The show, directed by Florence Powell with Karen Levey and Sandra Howard, debuts Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets are on sale through students.

Middletown High School National Thespian Society Fred Miller Ukelele Union Becky Baker Jerry Davis Eleanor Moon Judy Tieman Sandra Minor Mickey Dennis Irvin Smith Judy Burgess Donna £Mrick David Howard Rose Robinson Tom Wiley Marvin Barker Ronnie Lowe Bob Brumfield the Kentuckian Treys Herbert Abner Bob Brewer C. D. Craft the Lion of the West Col. Nimrod Wildfire Davy Crockett Florence Powell Karen Levey Sandra Howard

Cramer on Jury in Dayton Case

Common Plea Judge Fred B. Cramer served on a three judge jury that convicted Hatcher Creech of murdering his waitress wife on July 9 in a downtown Dayton restaurant. Creech received mercy from the jury. life imprisonment was mandatory on the first degree murder charge.

Fred B. Cramer Hatcher Creech Dayton Cramer Carl Weygandt Ohio Supreme Court Creech

Body Found In Canal Unknown As Fingerprints Sent To FBI

Middletown police recovered a drowning victim from the Hydraulic Canal mill race near 1st Avenue. The man, about 60, white, six feet tall, with a missing right finger joint, was identified by fingerprints sent to the FBI. Autopsy pending.

Canal FBI Middletown 1St Avenue Riggs Funeral Miamisburg Portsmouth

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