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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1955
Page
2
Middletown crime dropped in four of six categories in the first half of the year per FBI Uniform Crime Reports. Murder, robbery, burglary and larceny fell while aggravated assault and auto theft rose. State trends mirrored the national pattern with mixed results across Ohio cities including Cincinnati and Dayton.
Aeronca Independent Union officers say the United Art Workers and CIO organizers will press on with labor activism at Aeronca Manufacturing plants in the Middletown area despite a recent NLRB hearing. The group alleges the CIO seeks to mislead workers and questions the validity of the independent union contract. AIU expects NLRB officials to block a fresh election in three area plants.
Police seek Paul T. Browning vice president of Middletown Ranch Homes Inc for embezzling 2653.91 dollars from a four million dollar work stop home building program. Dale Peery secretary treasurer swore the arrest warrant. George Malowney company president plans to visit Middletown to rearrange firm activities. Browning’s location is unknown.
In Greenwood Mississippi the second phase of the Emmett Till case opens this week with two white men charged with kidnaping and the death of the 14 year old Chicago boy. A preliminary hearing on the kidnap charge is expected by Friday. The men had been cleared of murder in a prior trial that drew wide attention. Till was abducted near his uncle’s home after an incident at a Bryant store, his battered body found in Tallahatchie County.
Peggy Butcher 25 of 121 S Broad St was reported in good condition at Middletown Hospital after an early Sunday auto accident on West Alexandria Road. She sustained a fractured right leg and cuts on the forehead and chin, hospital attendants said.
Population experts in Japan warn the nation will reach about 100 million before measures can stabilize growth. The comments reflect strenuous efforts to curb the rising population and plan long term demographic policy.
Sen. John W. Bricker says the leadership of the President is greatly needed now and in the future. He spoke by phone from Detroit where he attends a Scottish Rite meeting. The Scottish Rite sent a message to the President urging prayers for his recovery. Bricker declined to discuss political implications of the illness.
In mid Pacific waters a Flying Tiger DC4 cargo plane ditched after its four engines failed. Two survivors, Chief Pilot Tony Machado and Copilot Robert C. Hightower, were found after 44 hours at sea aboard the freighter Steel Advocate and were en route to Honolulu. Three crewmembers died: Warren F. Gin, Richard C. Olsen, and Dominick Ventresca. The freighter is due in Honolulu Wednesday. The survivors suffer shark bites, broken bones, and shock but are not in critical condition.
Paramount shows Kiss Me Deadly at 1 15 4 45 and 5 25 p m Foxfire at 3 00 6 35 10 00 p m Strand screens Far Country at 3 00 6 25 9 45 An Annapolis Story at 1 30 4 50 8 10 Colonial offers Destry at 1 30 5 00 8 25 Captain Lightfoot at 3 00 6 30 10 00 Dixie Cruise In presents Fast and Furious at 9 00 Paratroopers at 7 00 10 20 p m
Boston introduced the first sabwa in the United States in 1897 marking an early milestone for the practice in the country. The event highlights Boston's role in bringing the sabwa to American audiences.
Middletown police logged twelve Saturday accidents and one on Sunday. Randolph Robinson, 19, was charged with driving while intoxicated after sideswiping Ronald Parks, 19, in the 1900 block of Woodlawn. Damage totaled about 100 dollars.
The Miami Valley Humane Assn reopened its shelter booth at the Butler County Fair this week in Hamilton. Shelter manager Marvin Hellman says the exhibit will showcase some animals in the association s care. Pet care booklets will be handed out and a complete dog outfit including collar leash and food will be given away daily.
Robert Hall aged 27 of West Middle Town Route 2 was critically injured when the car he rode in went out of control and crashed on U.S. 40 west of Tooele Utah. Driver Edwin J Leer 48 of Le Moure North Dakota was killed after giving Hall a ride.
The Oneida PTA will meet at 7 30 p m tomorrow at the school on Yankee Road. Ellis Hall president will direct the business session followed by a program that includes a film showing.
The YMCA membership drive closes with a 6 15 p m session at First Presbyterian Church. High point winners in drive divisions will receive Ohio State and Northwestern football tickets after final reports are tallied. Louis J Brown, general chairman, will preside.
Joseph Mulligan and Al Homa announce the Holy Trinity fall festival booth and activity leaders for October 13. The PTA sponsors the event to benefit the school cafeteria with committee heads including Mrs. Joseph Herr Sister Alma Mary Miss Edith Bergen Frances Kramer and others.
Rear Adm. John Richard Perry, 56, organizer of the Seabees in World War II and head of the Bureau of Yards and Docks since 1953, died at his Washington home after a heart attack. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at F Myer Chapel, Virginia, with burial at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. He organized, trained and equipped construction battalions and commanded construction troops in the Southwest Pacific in 1944. He received two Legions of Merit. his widow survives.
Two of the city's oldest savings and loan associations announce a merger. Dollar Federal Savings & Loan and Peoples Federal Savings & Loan will combine assets around 15 million dollars. The merged entity will operate from 320 High St with Peoples officers joining Dollar Federal's board.
The Leadership Association schedules the first meeting of the year for 7 30 p m on Wednesday in the Girl Scout clubroom. Mrs James Morningstar the president says leaders will plan the year ahead.
Temporary tomato pickers are needed immediately in the Oxford College Corner area. Workers will be paid by the hamper and must furnish their own transportation. Middle aged persons are preferred. Applications will be taken tomorrow at the Ohio State Employment Service center on Vail Street.
The Middletown Safety Council school division will discuss a fire prevention poster contest in tomorrow's meeting. Chairman Standafer will open the session at 4 p.m. in the Civic Association library.
Larry Koopman 17 of Fairfield died of alcohol poisoning after a celebration for a football win. Investigators found he drank about a fifth of vodka with three other students and three alumni present. The case goes to juvenile court officers for further review.
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