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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1952

Page

2

Debunked Taft Victory Promise At Ohio GOP Rally

At a Butler County Republican rally in Cincinnati, Charles P Taft predicted winning Ohio’s three big counties Cuya hoga Hamilton and Franklin in the May 6 primary. Sen Roscoe Walcutt and former governor Thomas Herbert offered sharp rebuttals as they urged voters to scrutinize Taft’s claim amid party debates. The crowd of about 500 heard Taft pledge support for any rival nominee and criticized Gov Lausche while other speakers highlighted party issues and upcoming endorsements.

Cincinnati Charles P. Taft Ohio Cuyahoga Hamilton Franklin GOP Taft Butler County Manchester Roscoe Walcutt Columbus Hamilton County Charley Thomas J. Herbert Cleveland Cuyahoga County Republican Organization Herbert Walcutt Marietta Robert A. Taft Frank Lausche Lausche P.S

Taft Wins In Straw Vote At Manchester Hotel

A straw vote of attendees using two voting machines at the Manchester Hotel shows Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati leading with about 60 percent. Thomas J. Herbert has roughly 30 percent and Sen. Roscoe Walcutt around 10 percent. Final totals were not released to avoid embarrassment and to note lack of regulation. Secretary of State Ted W. Brown arranged the machine demonstrations to speed totals and reduce errors.

Taft Thomas J. Herbert Sen Roscoe Walcutt Ted W. Brown Ohio

Five Are Hurt in Industry Accidents in Middletown

Five persons were treated in the emergency room at Middletown Hospital yesterday and today and all were released. James Coyle, 56, of 1816 Winona Dr. suffered the amputation of the first finger of his right hand after being injured at Gardner Board and Carton Company while grinding a bolt at 9 a.m. today. Attendants said he caught his hand. Harry Caldwell, 23, of 1217 Sycamore St. cut his right hand at the Miami Cabinet Company at 7:45 a.m. today.

Middletown Hospital James Coyle Winona Dr Gardner Board and Carton Company Coyle Harry Caldwell Sycamore St Miami Cabinet Company

Child Suffers Chin Cuts After Tricycle Fall

David Sebastian four year old son of H. C. Sebastian of 1210 Yankee Road sustained chin lacerations when he fell from his tricycle yesterday afternoon.

David Sebastian H. C. Sebastian Yankee Rd

Dordy Brown Suffers Thumb Cut While Mowing Lawn

Dordy Brown of 3100 Ottawa S and J sustained a cut to the right thumb after his thumb became caught in a lawnmower blade while cutting grass last night.

Dordy Brown Ottawa S&j

Twelve year old Tom Mowery Injured Thumb At Barnitz Field

Twelve year old Tom Mowery of 818 Yankee Road injured his left thumb while playing ball at Bar nitz Field last night.

Tom Mowery Yankee Rd Barnitz Field

County Commissioner Rally Noted By Audience Attendees

In the audience for the county commissioner event, officials and residents observed the rally. Sexton served as general chairman for the gathering and the accompanying buffet supper.

Sexton

Foremen Urged To Join Drive Over Government Waste

About 20 Armco Fabricating Division Foremen's Club members were urged at a dinner to write their congressmen about government waste. Club president Robert Wall led the meeting at the Sportsmen's Club and endorsed the Middletown Tea Party movement. Paul Walker and Bob Kramer presented movie footage of the Middletown-Steubenville basketball championship.

Armco Foremen's Club Robert Wall Sportsmen's Club Middletown Paul Walker Bob Kramer Middletown - Steubenville

Driver Arrested After Backing Into Police Cruiser

Vernon Vaughn Cox, 49, of 2 North River St., was arrested by Franklin police early today and charged with driving while intoxicated after backing into a police cruiser at Canal and Fourth Streets. He was released to appear today at 3 p.m. before Judge J. T. Riley in Municipal Court.

Franklin — Vernon Vaughn Cox North River St Cox Canal and Fourth Sts J. T. Riley

Weekend Movie Schedule At The Strand Colonial Dixie

Friday and Saturday showings include Jack and Beanstalk at Strand with 1 45 3 45 5 45 7 45 and 9 45 pm Texans Never Cry at 1 15 3 50 6 30 and 9 05 pm Tales Of Robin Hood at 2 35 5 10 7 50 and 10 25 pm African Queen at Colonial 1 35 3 30 5 30 7 30 and 9 20 pm The Lawless at Dixie Cruise In 7 50 and 11 pm Coast Guard at 9 20 pm.

Coast Guard

Easter Egg Hunt Postponed One Week Despite Rain

Ed Dohn, chairman of the Retail Merchants Easter Egg Hunt, plans a one week postponement due to rain uncertainty. The Sunday after Easter will host the event with 1 pm start, roped preschool areas, and 50 prize eggs amid many cash awards from 25 cents to 5 dollars. Eggs are cached in cold storage awaiting sunny skies.

Ed Dohn Retail Merchants Association Dohn Armco Park Colin

Taft Parents Hear Talk On Television By Hugh Butler

Hugh Butler, clerk of the Board of Education, spoke on television or no television at the Taft School Association meeting last night. The third grades, directed by Mrs. Paul Bailey, Miss Marie Hagen, and Miss Erma Robertson, entertained with dances and songs. Lawn Fete set for May 15 at the stadium south side. committee totals include 16 subcommittees and 268 parents and members. Next association meeting in May will include annual officer elections.

Hugh Butler Board of Education Taft School Association Paul Bailey Marie Hagen Erma Robertson Norman Trisler John Carmody T. F. Abernethy

Armco Shelves 45 to 50 Million Expansion Plan

Armco Steel will not proceed with 45 to 50 million dollars of planned construction due to high taxes and wage price uncertainty in the steel sector. President W. W. Sebald announced at the annual meeting that the expansion program will be halted for now while existing expansion continues. Five directors were reelected for three-year terms. A stock option plan for key employees was approved.

Armco Steel Corporation W. W. Sebald Armco Sebald James B. Dean J. Fran Drake Ralph L. Gray Charles R. Hook Kenneth A. Spencer

Spring Weather Here To Stay Warm Is Word

The weatherman says warm pleasant conditions will persist through Saturday with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 70s. Tonight brings near 50 degree lows as cloudiness increases to considerable by Saturday, with yesterday’s high around 74 and a 39 low earlier.

Police School Session Held

The second FBI sponsored police officers school met yesterday in the City Building court room. Agent Joseph H. Ziegler spoke on firearm use and safe handling. Sessions occurred in the afternoon and evening.

Joseph H. Ziegler

Ross Store to Add 100 by 150 Foot Expansion

Completion date for the 100 by 150 foot addition to John Ross Store was set for September 1 by Mc Graw Construction. Casner Denton of Denton, Inc. said steel work starts in two weeks and foundations are in. The expansion will add about 50 percent more space with ten to twelve new departments and new vertical transport to basement and upper floors. Brick walls will be scored to match the existing building with terrazzo floors and large plate glass windows and marquee. Denton also owns Wrenn Store in Springfield and Robinson Schwin in Hamilton.

John Ross McGraw Construction Company Casner Denton Denton, Inc Ross Denton Wrenn Springfield Robinson-Schwin Hamilton

Correction clarifies car crash details involving Jensen and Osborne

Police say Doren Jensen age 36 of 2203 Pearl Street and Charles Osborne of 1525 Taylor Avenue were involved in a minor collision. The Osborne vehicle began a left turn and corrected to avoid an oncoming car, sideswiping Jensen’s car and causing slight damage.

Doren Jensen Pearl St Charles Osborne Taylor Ave Osborne Jensen

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Charles Taft Lumbus Martin A. Coyle Republican Executive Committee Paul F. Schenck Dayton Capitol Washington Schenck Congress C. William O'Neill Roger W. Tracy Katherine Kennedy Brown Peter E. Rentschier Howard G. Young Kathryn English Wetzel James R. Sexton Martin A. Lingler Kenneth L. Faist Arthur A. Graf William Edmunds Dan Mahoney Howard M. Browning Harvey N. Sollenberger William Conklin Ben D Worcester Garret Boone Frieda McCandless William Stitsinger Iwetz ATP Tracy Mahoney State Highway Patrol Bill Weith Manchester Hotel Cal Avi Central Ave Paramount Aips Clinton St Cordial Pesice Packa America Packard Wilson South Main St Barton Sales & Service
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