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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1959

Page

8

Columbus Day Made Ohio Holiday And Parole Board Expanded

The Ohio General Assembly enacts Columbus Day on Oct 12 as a legal holiday and enlarges the Pardon and Parole Commission from three to five members. A Bureau of Probation and Parole is created in the Division of Correction. Also repeals the unenforced Sunday fishing ban. A “special jury” may be impaneled in cases needing specialized knowledge.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio General Assembly Columbus Pardon and Parole Commission Bureau of Probation and Parole Division of Correction

State Buying Saved Million Says DiSalle

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle announced that using telephone directories to locate new bidders cut state purchases by at least one million dollars since January 2. Purchasing agent George R. Dick reported savings of about eight percent on orders compared to prior estimates. Optical glass note follows on its distinct qualities and availability.

Columbus Ohio Michael V. DiSalle DiSalle George R. Dick

Convict Granted Parole to Care for Son

Luther Travis Eaton, 26, a robbery by assault convict, was recommended for immediate parole by Texas prison officials to care for his 3 year old son after Eaton's wife Marcella 24 died in a Tennessee bus crash near Nashville. The boy Jay escaped serious injury while traveling to visit relatives in Columbia Kentucky. Eaton has been in prison since December 2, 1957 for a five year term and is described as a model inmate.

Huntsville Tex Tennessee Texas Luther Travis Eaton Marcella Dallas Nashville Tenn Jay Columbia Eaton

Workman Is killed In Factory Accident

A 23 year old Van Wert County man Roger Runyon of Middle Point was killed at the Johns Manville Fiberglass Co plant in Defiance Ohio when his foot was caught in a belt and pulled between rollers of an insulating machine.

Defiance Ohio van Wert Roger Runyon Middle Point Johns Manville Fiberglass Co

First to Announce Antarctica by Wilkes

Charles Wilkes of the United States was the first to announce the existence of Antarctica. He followed the continent's coast for 1,500 miles in 1840.

Antarctica Charles Wilkes United States

Speed's Auto Service Offers Winter Car Care

Speed's Auto Service on Jefferson Rd with 35 years of experience advertises winterizing for all makes and models. The shop promises thorough checks of lighting brakes engine cooling and exhaust systems and guarantees work with fair prices.

Speed's Jefferson Rd Speed Overpeck SPEED

Smitty's Lunch Delivers Friendly Good Food At 4304 Tytus Ave

Smitty's Lunch at 4304 Tytus Ave offers breakfast anytime, steaks, chops, chicken, meatballs, spaghetti, sandwiches, pies and soups. The family friendly diner emphasizes quick service, clean surroundings, and affordable prices for Middletonians and travelers.

Smitty Smitty’s Tytus Ave Smitty's Smittys Lunch

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