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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1959

Page

9

Two Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash At Local Intersections

Three cars collided at Manchester Avenue and Leibee Street at 2:40 am injuring two people. Wilma Houser, 33, suffered severe wrist and knee injuries, treated at Middletown Hospital. Frank Barach, 48, was treated for a cut, and Albert Williams, 42, was charged with driving under the influence after the wreck damaged a utility pole and several vehicles.

Manchester Avenue Leibee Street Middletown Hospital Wilma Houser Tytus Ave Frank Barach N. Broad St

Aeronca Layoffs Confirmed By Company Spokesman

A spokesman confirmed layoffs at Aeronca Manufacturing Corp in Middletown saying the recent U S Air Force F108 interceptor cancellation is not a major factor. He noted Aeronca’s subcontract to produce jet components for North American Aviation does not materially affect operations.

Aeronca Manufacturing Corp Aeronca U.S. Air Force Middletown North American Aviation, Inc

Warren Eves Payments In Liquor Case

Warren County must reimburse Seagram Co 50129.73 after Ohio Supreme Court ruling that liquor stored is not manufacturing. Seagram paid tax under protest in 1956, plan calls for $5000 installments each October and May to settle the refund, aiding county and Kings Mills school district.

Lebanon Ohio Supreme Court Warren County Seagram Co James D. Templeton Seagram Remington Arrms Co Kings Mills Supreme Court Templetion Cincinnati

Richman Brothers Approve Stein's Stores Acquisition

Richman Brothers Co. stockholders approve the purchase of Stein's Stores Inc. at a special meeting. More than 9 percent of 626,907 shares were cast in favor of the transaction valuing the 91-store Stein chain at about 10 million dollars.

Cleveland Richman Brothers Co Stein’s Stores, Inc Richman Stein

YMCA Drive Falls Short of Membership Goal

The YMCA membership campaign narrowly missed its 2,100 target after a final rally added 1,186 new members to reach 2,003 and 95 percent of goal. Ralph Knight praised volunteers while noting the Century Club youth fund surpassed its minimum.

YMCA Knight

Jaycees Back Fluoridation Plan At Middletown Meeting

Perry Crier and Ted Forsyth representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce urged fluoridation of Middletown city water citing Health Service guidelines. They cited 772 cities with fluoridated water and projected initial cost of 20 cents per person plus 5 cents annually per person. The referendum is set for the November 3 election. The Civitan Club meeting at the Manchester Hotel also noted Boy Scout Troop 18 board review tonight and a court of honor tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Joe Caldwell's home.

Perry Crier Ted Forsyth Chamber of Commerce Civitan Club Ohio Department of Health U.S. Public Health Service Middletown Jaycee U.S Manchester Hotel Boy Scout Troop 18 Joe Caldwell

Thawing Chickens Threaten Truck Load As Driver Falls Ill

Harry Held 36 of Atlanta driving a 32000 pound frozen chicken load toward Detroit became ill at 1 am near Maud. Deputies aided him to Mercy Hospital after the truck was pulled off the road. The chicken cargo remains in the truck as the ice melts under Sheriff Pell’s quick decision.

Hamilton Harry Held Atlanta Detroit Mich Maud Held Mercy Hospital Paul Pell

Five Middletown Residents Pass Ohio Bar Exam

Ohio Supreme Court announced that five Middletown area residents joined 413 July bar exam graduates. Named are Michael J. Long John A. Crist Robert Lee Williams and Arthur P. Goldner and Arthur L. King. They will be sworn in October 9 at 11 a.m. in the Hamilton County Courthouse Cincinnati. Crist is with David F. Dillon. Long with a Dayton firm.

Middletown Area Accoua Ohio Supreme Court Michael J. Long N. Grimes St John A. Crist Grand Ave Robert Lee Williams Arthur P. Goldner Oxford Arthur L. King Hamilton Carl V Weygand State Supreme Court Hamilton County Cincinnati Crist David F. Dillon Long Dayton

Nature Boy At It Again Reported Nearby

Police were told by a boy that a naked man approached him at a dead end on Baltimore Street asking for a kiss. The incident occurred about 7 p.m. near 1607 Taylor Ave with no description available.

Nature Boy Taylor Ave Polce Baltmore Street

Franklin Crash Causes $200 Damage

A minor two car accident occurred just after 5 30 p m in Franklin. Orville Hedrick 23 of 1123 S Main St was hit in the right rear as he slowed to turn into his driveway. Walter Byrd Jr 41 of Franklin Rt 1 drove the other vehicle. Total damage was $200.

Howard Johnson Jr Roosevelt St Lee Buchanan Vanderveer Clinton Street Lois Bowman Lebanon Rt. 3 Davis Williams Sycamore St 1St Avenue Edward Glover Minnesota St Yankee Road Harold Basford G and Ave Frank Dexter Cincinnati S. Verity Parkway Girard Avenue Basford Dexter Verity Parkway Franklin Orville Hedrick S. Main St Walter Byrd Jr Franklin Rt. 1

Park Board land plan to study funding for parks

City Commission to review a park board request for an ordinance that would tax subdividers per lot to fund neighborhood parks. The board aims to finance land acquisition and development as part of a master expansion plan approved months ago adding 17 park sites. The board has 43000 dollars in combined funds earmarked for existing park improvements and a new headquarters. City Manager Thompson reports preliminary Middletown drainage costs at about 40000 dollars with the city covering around 20 percent. residents would fund a 19000 dollar ditch and related land costs. Emergency resolutions seek basins and assess boards for Arlington Knolls second addition and the Manchester Road water main.

City Commission Park Board Tom Carlson Parks and Recreation Charles W. Thompson North Middletown Thompson Ciy Arlington Knolls Manchester Road

Public hearing on 1960 budget before final action

Tonight's regular sessions begin with a public hearing at 7 30 p m on the 1960 budget. Earlier this month Thompson told commissioners he plans final action on the budget before Christmas.

Thompson

Darrtown Rally After Dodgers Win NL Pennant

In Darrtown Ohio neighbors cheered as Walt Alston and the Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League pennant with a 6 5 extra inning victory over Milwaukee. Mrs Alston recalls celebrations erupting after the game.

Darrtown Ohio Walt Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Alston Dodgers Milwaukee

Police Briefs Report Auto Thefts and Missing Youth

Thefts reported include two hubcaps from Douglas Clifton's car and three hubcaps from Leona Hurst's car. Miss Odell Jones says her brother Chester, 16, did not return home last night. he was last seen wearing a brown shirt, blue trousers and brown shoes.

Douglas Clifton Red Bud Dr Leona Hurst Oxford Ave Odell Jones Garfield St Chester

Eclipse visible in northern Ohio but not in Miami Valley

Astronomical authorities report the eclipse will be seen across the United States and Atlantic regions, with northern Ohio having a view while the Miami Valley, west and south of the path, will not. About forty percent of the sun will be covered as the moon moves between Earth and the sun.

Ohio Miami Valley United States Eastlantic Ocean Africa Indian Ocean

YMCA to trial free babysitting during women’s classes

The YMCA will run a three week trial of free babysitting during women’s trim nastic and swim classes starting tomorrow morning and on Thursdays from 10 to 10 30 a m. Don Herdesty notes it helps mothers with past sitter problems participate. Womens council leads first week with active mothers taking turns later.

YMCA Don Herdesty Women’s Council Hardesty

Basement Fire at Millard Birch Home Causes $900 Damage

A basement fire at 1618 Dix Rd yesterday caused an estimated $900 in damage to the Millard Birch residence. The one story frame house sustained $750 in damage and $150 to its contents, with origin in an electric motor. Firemen and EMS crews responded to the 12:17 PM alarm. a false alarm later sent crews to Armco Steel Corp. at 2:41 PM.

Millard Birch Dix Rd Armco Steel Corp

Indians Withdraw From Border Post

The Times of India reports Indian troops abandoned Tamadem an outpost near Longju along the disputed border with China in Tibet after Chinese forces drove them from Longju a month earlier following a gun battle.

New Delhi India Tibet Times of India Tamadem Longju

DeSalle outlines education costs and staffing needs in Ohio

Governor Michael V. DeSalle told about 300 at the Butler County Women's Democratic League dinner that Ohio will spend 562 million dollars on education in the current biennium. He stressed the need for more mental care facilities and for more doctors nurses and social workers in state institutions. He said the aim is to replace accumulated deficits and maintain a decent state program with a pay as you go system.

Hamilton Michael V. DeSalle Butler County Women's Democratic League Thomson Park Ohio Disalle Oasis

Sweden uses phone to give time weather and dinner ideas

A Swedish service lets callers obtain time and weather details. Dialing a nickname yields dinner suggestions and cooking guidance.

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