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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1955

Page

2

School Board Rejects Options on Two Properties

The Board of Education refused options on two parcels near Lincoln and Amanda schools citing location and necessity. Superintendent Blackford advised further site checks in Amanda area and east town while transportation safety concerns at Maple Park School were reviewed with a request for written submission.

Board of Education Edgewood Street Central Avenue Lincoln School John D. Blackford Amanda School Blackford Amanda Marvin Sherron Avalon Drive Maple Park Sherron

Independent Automobile Dealers Form Local Association

Used car dealers organize the Independent Automobile Dealers Assn of Middletown to join the National group. James Guyler is president, James Curry vice president, and Edwin Erlandson secretary treasurer. Directors include Glen Stokes, Wade Power, William Cohen, and Landon Webb.

Independent Automobile Dealers Assn Middletown Independent Automobile Dealers Assn James Guyler J. & F. Auto Sales James Curry Curry Motors Edwin Erlandson E. R. Motors Inc Glen Stokes Stokes Motors Wade Power Wade Powers Auto Sales William Cohen Bill's Auto Sales Landon Webb Glen Lewis Mobiles Inc Columbus Ohio Erlandson

Scout Troop Plans Work Projects for Next Year

Girl Scout Troop 125 holds its first troop committee meeting at Mrs. John Perkins’s home on The Alameda. Planning includes year round sales of peanuts and mixed nuts. Committee members include Mrs. T. O. McDonald Sr., Mrs. Ed Allen, Mrs. James Davis, Mrs. Murray Jacobs, Mrs. Goebel Salyer, and Mrs. Carl Lipton with Group 5 of the First Presbyterian Church as sponsors.

John Perkins Alameda T. O. McDonald Sr Ed Allen James Davis Cochairman Murray S. Jacobs Goebel Salyer Carl Lipton Group 5 First Presbyterian Church

Woman in Serious Condition After Heart Attack

Anetta Rice, 75, of 418 Curtis Street, was in serious condition at Middletown Hospital after a heart attack. She was taken to the hospital by Baker's ambulance with aid from the fire department emergency unit after experiencing breathing difficulty and stomach and arm pains.

Anetta Rice Curtis St Middletown Hospital Baker's

Germantown Chamber Names Winning President

Germantown chamber at its regular meeting last night named Ross Winning as president. Dr. Robert Bowers was elected vice president and Ralph Michael became a trustee.

Germantown Chamber Germantown Ross Winning Germantown Chamber of Commerce Robert Bowers Ralph Michael

Services at Farm Lead by Elder Bert Perkins

Elder Bert Perkins will conduct services at the Lebanon Prison Farm tomorrow evening. This community religious outreach note indicates planned spiritual support for inmates and staff.

Bert Perkins Lebanon

Middletown Driver Encounters Property Damage After Loss of Control

A Middletown woman Delores Jean Wilson escaped injury after losing control on Manchester Avenue near N Sutphin Street. Her car damaged a yard fence lawn chairs and shrubs then struck a building and parked vehicle. Police charged her with careless driving.

Middletown Manchester Avenue N. Sutphin Street Delores Jean Wilson Manchester Ave N. Sutphin Mark Blakley N. Sutphin St Anna Woods Bulding Middletown Lumber Co Thurman Muncie Wilson

Two Youngsters Treated After Falls At Middletown Hospital

Two young accident victims received emergency care at Middletown Hospital yesterday. Eleven year old William Richardson, son of Charles Richardson of Trenton Route 1, fractured his left arm in a fall at Wayne Township School. Three year old Billy Carter, son of Oliver Carter of 1134 Lafayette Ave, fell on a hook at home and cut his left arm, requiring six sutures. Both were discharged after treatment.

Middletown Hospital William Richardson Charles Richardson Trenton Rt. 1 Wayne Township School Billy Carter Oliver Carter Lafayette Ave Young Richardson

Old Fashioned Dance Planned By Local Elks

Middletown Elks plan an Old Fashioned Days inspired dance at the Elks Temple Saturday at 10 p.m. Members and guests may enter an old-fashioned history quiz with cash prizes from entry fees. Entries due by 9 p.m. Friday.

Middletown Elks The Elks Temple Middletown Paul Foehl Harry Benadum Phil Apgar Chuck Harmon Louis Kiss Clifford Kinsworthy

Fall Follies Opens at Middletown High Auditorium

The Middletown High School benefit variety show Fall Follies opens at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Proceeds go to local National Thespian Dramatic Society chapter 918 to fund a trip to the National Festival next June. Tickets are sold at the door for the two hour show.

Middletown High School Chapter 918 National Thespian Dramatic Society

Police Briefs Blink of Crime Report in City

Police learned a .22 caliber bullet went through a window at 3005 Goldman Ave. Saturday. Officers responding to a Parkway Service Station call found three recapped tires stolen from the station Sunday night. Peggy Cox reported $20 stolen from her billfold after an intruder entered her apartment.

Goldman Ave Parkway Verity Parkway Manchester Avenue Peggy Cox Park St

Webelos to Boy Scout Downey Receives Highest Cub Award

Harold Downey earned the Webelos rank and was graduated into Boy Scout Troop 11 at a Cub Pack 6 ceremony held at the First Methodist Church. Bear badge went to Paul Hilton. Elza Abraham Troop 11 scout master spoke.

Harold Downey First Methodist Young Downey Robert Fink J. Knight Goodman Kenneth Amburgey Danny Combs Sam Sato Michael Philhower Paul Hilton Elza Abraham Charles Connaroe Everett Pieratt Charles Hilton

Patrolman Porter in Fair Condition After Sunday Heart Attack

Patrolman Donald Porter of the Middletown Police Department remains in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home on 244 Yankee Road Sunday and being admitted early yesterday.

Middletown Hospital Donald Porter Middletown

At The Movies Listings for Paramount Strand Colonial Dixie

The schedule lists nightly showings for Paramount Foxfire Five Against the House Tight Spot Far Country Annapolis Story A Star Is Born Asphalt Jungle Battleground Francis Covers Big Town and boxing Marciano versus Moore with multiple time slots across Tuesday Wednesday and Dixie Cruise In events.

Paramount Foxfire House Annapolis Dixie Cruise Francis Big Town Marciano Moore

Five Thousand Dollars Donated to Mental Hygiene in Middletown

Five thousand dollars raised in Middletown for the Butler County Mental Clinic was turned over to the Mental Hygiene Assn. last night in Hamilton. Delta Chi Sigma sorority and a committee led by Harry Holiday organized the drive. A Juvenile Delinquency Institute is planned for November 29 at the First Methodist Church with four workshops after dinner. The Capital Improvements Amendment to fund a 150 million dollar long range building program was endorsed. Mrs. Sarah Conklin noted growth in Ohio clinics and social workers from five clinics and 22 workers five years ago to 26 clinics and 225 workers today.

Middletown Butler County Mental Hygiene Assn Hamilton First Methodist Church Delta Chi Sigma Ohio Richard A. Wilmer Butler County Mental Hygiene Assn Sarah Conklin

Auto hits train injuring two Franklin students

A 1941 car crashed into a slow moving New York Central switch engine at 5th and Anderson streets. Two Franklin High School students Tommy Walters and Harley Edds, both 15, were treated for forehead cuts and bruises. driver Don Edeston, 16, was uninjured while returning to school after lunch.

Franklin New York Central 5Th Anderson Streets Tommy Walters Abney Lane Harley Edds S. Main St Don Edeston E. 4Th St Franklin High School

Lead in pencils is graphite, not actual lead

A note on pencil composition explains that the traditional term lead is a misnomer as modern pencils use graphite. The distinction clarifies historical naming versus material science.

Amazing stainless compound claims relief without surgery

An ad touts a stainless compound for at home relief from illness without surgery. It cites doctor tests showing internal and external relief and immediate comfort. The pitch emphasizes six medically proven ingredients and lasting results for years of suffering.

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