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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1954

Page

2

Armco Plans 430000 Expansion at Fabricating Division

Armco Steel Corp will start immediately a 430000 expansion adding 32000 square feet to its Fabricating Division at Central Works. W. W. Sebald says new space and equipment willspeed production, improve handling, and allow a shop crane installation. Pioneer building and Armco aluminum coated steel siding will be used. no contracts have been let yet.

Armco Steel Corp W. W. Sebald Armco Sebald Central Works Curtis Street Multiple Steelex

P G Man's Death Ruled Suicide In Ohio Farm Scene

Roland Francis head of Procter and Gamble tax division since 1943 died Saturday in a barn on the family farm between Shandon and Venice. Coroner ruled suicide after he shot himself in the mouth with a 12 gauge shotgun. Survived by wife two daughters and siblings private funeral at Miller Funeral Home College Corner.

Hamilton Roland Francis Procter and Gamble Garret J. Boone Butler County Francis College Corner Shandon Venice A. N. Peters Miller Funeral Home

Builders To Discuss Parade Of Homes

Builders who wish to take part in the 1954 Parade of Homes, sponsored by the Homebuilders Association of Butler County, are asked to meet at 8 p.m. today in the Chamber of Commerce conference room at the Manchester Hotel. John W. Thomas, executive secretary, announced the county wide group's regular meeting will be held in that room at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Homebuilders Assn Butler County Chamber of Commerce Manchester John W. Thomas Association

Boy 12 Injured Following Fall From Horse

Robert Smallwood, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rockey of Franklin, was reported in improved condition today at Middletown Hospital. The youth suffered possible internal injuries Saturday when he fell from a horse in Franklin.

Robert Smallwood Robert Rockey Franklin Middletown Hospital

Trash Burn Regulation Readied by City Commission

Second reading of a trash burning ordinance outlines conditions for burns within city limits. It allows resident fires from 7 am to 7 pm in suitable incinerators or cleared areas, with a responsible watcher and nonobjectionable smoke. Permits may be required for other fires and annual permits available to certain firms. no fee is set. Vote expected on the third reading around April 14.

Howard H. Kramer Kramer

Crash Victim Is Said Fair HAMILTON Special

Mrs. Mary B. Ganter 74 of 598 Harrison Ave. is in fair condition at Fort Hamilton Hospital after a Wayne Madison Road crash that sent four others to the hospital. Injured: Alexander Edwards 29 Nora Coz 75 Gladys Ganter 45 and Neil Motzer 17. Driver Ralph Vanover 23 of 318 Vane Ave. was arrested. Ed ward Ingram 52 of 3008 Navaho St. Middletown cited for drunken driving.

Hamilton Mary B. Ganter Harrison Ave Fort Hamilton Hospital Alexander Edwards Bobmyer Rd Nora Coz Eaton Ave Gladys Ganter Neil Motzer Dick Ave Wayne-Madison Road Ralph Vanover Vane Ave Motzer Vanover

Man Arrested After Chase With Shot Fired

Edward Tharpe, 32, of 900 1st Ave., was arrested early yesterday on disorderly conduct and violation of a court order after a long police chase in which one shot was fired. Patrolman Clarence Bailey said Tharpe ran from a dry cleaning doorway after beating his wife, and Bailey fired over his head. Tharpe was captured at his home at 3:26 a.m. and later taken to Middletown Hospital. doctors report he suffered spells and he may be moved to a Veterans Administration hospital.

Edward Thorpe 1St Ave Clarence Bailey Avenue Bailey Paul Judd Robert Tallon Wose Tharpe City Middletown Ernest Weaver Judd Fallon Veterans Administration

Vandals Shoot Out Cars and Lights in Canton

Canton police report last weekend a spree injuring property with air rifles or slingshots. Vandals fired on 79 car windows at used lots and shattered more than 30 street lights. Police said no injuries were reported.

Canton Ohio

Wilmington Man Elected Lions District Governor

Harry Schultz of Wilmington was chosen 1954 55 governor of Lions International District 13 G at a Franklin High School convention attended by 250. Gordon Bennett of Hiawatha will be next senior deputy governor with Lakin Bowman of Manchester as junior deputy. District 13 G has 34 clubs and 1457 members.

Franklin Harry Schultz Wilmington Lions International Ohio Service Clubs Franklin Hig School Thomas Taylor Schui Gordon Bennett Hawiiton Lakin Bowman Manchester Lions E Lions Cleveland Frank Matson Dan Martin Greenville Lions International Board of Directors Taylor Martin Franklin Presbyterian Church Warren Young William Dee Franklin Ons

Individual Key To Improved Relations Symposium Agrees

Oxford special report on Western College Centennial symposium where speakers urge personal responsibility in diplomacy. Lisa Sergio and Marta Ezcurra emphasize language learning culture and individual exchange, while T Z Koo calls for broader study. Vaughn DeLong notes democracy defined by personal contact.

Oxford United States Western College Lisa Sergio Italy Serg Marta Ezcurra Argentina Vaughn R. DeLong State Department U. S

Civitan Club to Hear George Hal on Men Working

Civitan Club members will meet at noon in the Manchester Hotel to hear consultant George Hal discuss the theme Men Working. The talk is part of the weekly Civitan gathering.

Civitan Club George Hal Tomorrw Manchester

Parking Lot Paving Set for Next Month

City Manager Howard H. Kramer announced the paving of a new parking lot between Clinton and Canal streets will finish in about a month. The 156-stall lot will include 48 two hour spaces and 108 four hour spaces with meters at 5 cents per hour and a one hour minimum. Bids for meters are due April 15.

Clinton Canal Streets Howard H. Kramer Kramer

Fairfield Township Votes On Incorporation Plan April 17

Fairfield Township trustees tentatively set April 17 as the election date to decide on incorporating the entire township as a village. Jackson Bosch says state law requires the vote within 15 days. Buller County Board of Elections will set rules, and a second petition for partial incorporation is waiting.

Hamilton Fairfield Township Satuday Jackson Bosch Butler County Buller County

Door To Store Singed By Blaze

A vacant store at 1047 Central Ave had its door burned by a fire started when waste paper was set alight by a tossed cigarette or match. The owner is E. D. Rathman of 207 Highland Ave. An emergency squad treated Logan H. Lester, 70, for 30 minutes at 1011 Ellen Dr for an asthma attack.

Central Ave E. D. Rathman Highland Ave Logan H. Lester Ellen Dr

Worst Oxford fire in decade kills 56 cattle

Fire at Mrs. Ella Coulter’s farm near Oxford destroys a barn and 56 head of cattle, with nine escaping. Estimated damages reach $40,000. Cause under investigation, with fire chiefs attributing to faulty wiring or spontaneous combustion. Nearby silos were spared. flames reignited overnight before being controlled.

Oxford Ella Coulter Kent Shoemaker Miami Valley Lumber Co Robert Tuvell Miami University West Alexandria Coulter Mercy Hospital Hamilton

Congregation Plans Rebuild Of Burned Sugar Valley Church

Sugar Valley Methodist Church, 110 years old, burned Saturday morning near Eaton Ohio. Congregation of 150 will start with 15500 from insurance, while loss is estimated at about 25000. Pastor Rev. Ivan Miller leads, church built 1845 with annex added 1927 and furnace upgrade recent years.

Eaton Sugar Valley

Man Hurt at Aeronca Plant Dismissal Follows

Glen Johnson and three others were hurt when a milling machine piece came loose at Aeronca Manufacturing Corp. Charles Sr. was dismissed from Middle Town Hospital after treatment for a cut hand.

Glen Johnson Charles Sr Middletown Hospital Aeronca Manufacturing Corp

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