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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1951

Page

2

Man For Job In Europe General Eisenhower Praise

Charles R. Hook Armco chairman praised General Eisenhower as the man for the job in Europe. He cited understanding people and morale as essential to resisting communist aggression, noting NATO unity and the need to explain Marshall Plan aid to the public. The talk, part of a winter Industry Education series in Middletown, drew over 200 industrial leaders and officials despite portions remaining off the record.

Charles R. Hook Armco Steel Corporation Eisenhower Manchester Hook Armco Europe Middletown North Atlantic Treaty Organization Federation of British Industries Federation of British and Iron France England

Daylight Saving Time Shifts New York Central Trains

Three passenger schedules on the New York Central through Middletown will change due to Daylight Saving Time. Eastbound No. 424 departs 8:40 p.m., No. 16 the Ohio State Limited leaves 4:41 p.m., and No. 417 to Cincinnati departs 6:10 a.m. instead of 6:20 a.m. The changes take effect Saturday at eastern railroads. travelers should recheck schedules.

New York Central System Middletown Frank J. Zink Ohio State Limited Cincinnati Zink

Minor city collision reported involving Earshel Craft and Donald Castle

Police report a minor accident in the city yesterday as Earshel Craft, 35, from Morrow, tried to turn from Charles Street onto Fleming Road. Donald Castle, 25, of 2141 Brentwood Street, attempted to pass and struck Craft’s vehicle. Damage described as slight.

Earshel Craft Morrow Charles St Fleming Rd Donald Castle Brentwood St

Movie Showings At Paramount Strand And Colonial

At the movies Paramount shows Virginia City at 1:40 5:50 and 9:45 p.m. Dodge City at 3:50 and 8:00 p.m. Strand presents The Milkman at 2:15 4:40 7:25 and 10:10 p.m. Great Plane Robbery at 1:15 3:40 6:15 and 8:55 p.m. Colonial screens Bitter Rice at 1:35 3:35 5:35 7:35 and 9:35 p.m.

Virginia City Dodge City

First Day Of Drive Nets 15 Loads

The 1951 Clean Up drive collected 15 truck loads of trash on its first day. Armco Middletown Service Co and the city will cover north of Central Ave and east of the New York Central. Debris in containers at the curb line is being picked up. Jaycees will meet at Wilcox Sheet Metal to fabricate new downtown trash containers under Wilcox supervision with steel from Armco.

Armco Middletown Service Company Central Ave New York Central Railroad Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycee Wilcox Sheet Metal Company Garfield St Jaycees Wilcox

Tuttle Succeeds Millan As Armco Chief Engineer

W F Tuttle named chief engineer of Armco Steel Corp replacing S N Millan who will stay as consultant. Millan long linked to Armco since 1916 led key projects including the historic continuous mill at Ashland and the hot strip mill at East Works. Tuttle's promotion effective April 23 follows 29 years with Armco joining in 1922 and advancing through Middletown and Ashland divisions.

W. F. Tuttle Armco Steel Corporation W. W. Sebald Tuttle N. Millan Millan Armco Sebald East Works J. B. Tytus Ashland Middletown All Armco

Plant to close after 39 years amid declining demand

Gradual meat insurance and old age benefits discussed along with sale of the plant to a company able to offer full time year round work. Management plans suspension from August 1 to October 1 with departmental closings. A study shows 1927 payroll at 1,120 vs today under 500, predicting sporadic production if kept running.

Kent Middletown

Franklin Village hears support for extra storm sewer levy

About 30 residents attended a public hearing at Anthony Wayne School. Of 29 who spoke, they endorsed the council plan to levy a special assessment for additional storm sewer funding. The project is estimated to cost 430000, with 145000 to be raised by real estate assessment after 285000 remains in the tax duplicate. A special council session was set for Wednesday to finalize plans.

Franklin Anthony Wayne Council

Monroe Group To View Survival Film At Meeting

The Home Nursing Corps of Monroe will view the film Pattern for Survival at a Thursday 6 30 p m meeting with a covered dish dinner at Monroe Presbyterian Church. Paul Wilson and W J Beck will comment on the film. Afterward the movie will be shown to the Salvation Army Youth group at 8 15 p m in Middletown.

The Home Nursing Corps of Monroe Monroe Presbyterian Church Paul Wilson Middletown Safety Council W. J. Beck Civil Defense Asgram Salvation Army Middletown

Gardner named to OPS advisory group for boxboard industry

Colin Gardner executive vice president of Gardner Board and Carton Co was appointed to the Office of Price Stabilization advisory committee for the U S boxboard industry. Fifteen other leading firms also named. First meeting held in Washington last Thursday. Gardner former president of The Folding Paper Box Association of America and current national director. WWII service on industry committees under OPA.

Colin Gardner Gardner Board and Carton Company Office of Price Stabilization U.S Michael V. DiSalle OPS Washington Gardner Folding Paper Box Association of America Office of Price Administration

Meat Stolen From Franklin Market Break-In at Harrison Street

Franklin police reported a second break in in three days at William Cortelyou meat store on Harrison Street. An undetermined amount of meat was taken after entry through a skylight and exit via a store window. Investigations into last night's burglary and a break-in at Anthony Wayne School continued.

Franklin William Cortelyou Harrison St O. E. Chamberlain Anthony Wayne

Middletown Plant Closes After 39 Years of Tobacco Production

Officials say consolidation is the only practical solution to margins and dwindling demand. THE PLANT, a Middletown landmark built by P. J. Sorg in 1880, spans a block of red brick with a rail spur. Lorillard will close the plant after operating there 39 years, shifting away from other tobacco products to cigarets.

Middletown P. J. Sorg P. Lorillard Company

Defective breaker points cause most ignition trouble

Defective breaker points are the most frequent cause of trouble in an automotive ignition system.

April 30 Tax Deadline for Tangible and Intangible Tax

Deputy county treasurer Carl Wedekind warns April 30 is the deadline for tangible and intangible taxes tied to stocks, bonds, or business. Real estate tax is not involved. Bills have been mailed. payments may be made in the Deputy Treasurer’s office or sent by mail from Hamilton for areas including Middletown Lemon Township and Madison Township.

Carl Wedekind Wedekind Hamilton Middletown Lemon Township Madison Township

Woman bitten by pet squirrel prompts health inquiry

Health authorities investigate a local case after Mrs. C. F. Combs at 405 Baltimore St. was bitten Monday by a neighbor's pet squirrel, puncturing a vein in her left arm and leaving scratches. Rabies precautions follow.

C. F. Combs Baltimore St Health Department

Ironton Man Jailed in Federal Auto Theft Case

George L. Howard, 22, of Ironton Ohio, was sentenced by Judge Harry E. Watkins to two years in a federal reformatory after pleading guilty to auto theft charges.

Huntington W. Va George L. Howard Ironton Harry E. Watkins Howard

Police respond to Buena Ave call find two dead in basement

Officers rush to a Buena Avenue call reported yesterday. They found a man and a woman dead in the basement. A four year old boy was present and appeared to have an active imagination and a taste for excitement.

Buena Ave

Obituary for Mrs Peach Robinson 67

Mrs Peach Robinson 67 died at her sister Mrs Fannie Warmoth 1704 Philadelphia Ave at 2 45 p m Monday after two years illness. Born Owensville Kentucky April 2 1884 she moved to the city after her husband George Robinson died ten years ago. Survived by three sisters Mrs Martha Sorrell Ludith Ky Mrs Rebecca Donathan Owensville Ky and Mrs Ida Warmoth of this city. Services 2 p m Thursday at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev Curtis T Walters Yankee Rd Church of God officiating burial Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call 2-5 and 7-10 p m Wednesday.

Peach Robinson Fannie Warmoth Philadelphia Ave Robinson Owensville George Robinson Warmoth Martha Sorrell Ludith Rebecca Donathan Ida Warmoth Wilson Funeral Home Curtis T. Walters Yankee Rd Church of God Woodside Cemetery

Stanfield Rites Held for Former Telegraph Operator

Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in Rushsylvania Ohio for C O Stanfield age 76 a former telegraph operator for the New York Central Railway locally He had farmed since leaving the area over twenty years ago and in recent years was a salesman for the Farm Bureau Insurance Company He had been ill briefly His wife Clara Duerr and the family were well known in the city They were the parents of nine children Eight survive

Rushsylvania C. O. Stanfield New York Central Railway Stanfield Farm Bureau Insurance Company Clara Duerr

Paris Jules Berry Dies at 68 Prominent French Actor

Paris mourns Jules Berry a renowned French stage and screen actor aged 68 remembered for his contributions to cinema and theater. He gained fame in the early years of French cinema and remained a leading light in French acting circles.

Paris Jules Berry

Notable Michigan professor and New York surgeon cited

Pasadena and Carmel notices list Horace Williams King 77 emeritus hydraulic engineering professor at the University of Michigan and Dr Jerome Morley Lynch 82 longtime chief surgeon at St Bartholomew s Hospital New York City.

Pasadena Calif Horace Williams King University of Michigan

Catherine Loretta Drew Rises to International Dog Judge Status

Boothbay Harbor Me Mrs Catherine Loretta Drew 78 famed dog judge and former Catholic leader in Westchester County New York passes away or is noted for international standing in the field.

Boothbay Harbor Catherine Loretta Drew Westchester County

Three Women to Attend Constitution Hearing in Columbus

Three members of the League of Women Voters will attend the Citizens Committee on the Ohio Constitution meeting Saturday at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel in Columbus. Mrs. F. L. Winslow announces the attendance, with Mrs. Howard Stalder and Mrs. G. W. Breiel joining. The meeting aims to promote statewide consideration of whether Ohio Needs a Constitutional Convention.

League of Women Voters Citizens Committee On the Ohio Constitution Deshler-Wallick Columbus F. L. Winslow Howard Stalder G. W. Breiel Winslow Ohio

May Draft Quota Holds At 44, Board Says

Selective Service Board 10 plans to induct 44 for May after two reductions. Ohio quota set at 3,042, down from 3,840. Butler County quota 82 with Board 9 in Hamilton to supply 38 men. Inductions scheduled May 2 and May 21, with 14 and 30 inductees respectively.

Selective Service Board 10 Be Lieve Board 10 Columebus Ohio Wylie Mitchell Butler County Board 9 Hamilton Preble County Warren County

Young Girls Held For Shoplifting

Two girls aged 10 and 11 were ordered to appear before juvenile authorities with their parents at 4 p.m. today after being found shoplifting in a downtown G. C. Murphy Store. Police said merchandise valued at $5.07 was taken. the manager had released them to their parents, with orders to report to juvenile officials.

C. L. Macabee G. C. Murphy Mccabee

Excello Cub Pack Sees Train Exhibit

Cubs of Pack 9 displayed model trains at a meeting in Excello. Cubmaster Aarron Fields gave awards for advancement to Jackie Staton Bear Badge and Gold Arrow Mickey Hydler Silver Arrow Charles Doughman Gold and Silver Arrow and Chuckie Bales Gold Arrow. The program theme was rail roading. Discussion was held on the May theme circus.

Cubs Pack 9 Excello Aarron Fields Jackie Staton Mickey Hydler Charles Doughman Chuckie Bales

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NATO R. L. Siegel Charles Stutenroth Hugh Harvey Industrial Council Wade E. Miller Siegel J. E. Amstutz Ministerial Association Paramount DIAL Samuel W. Wheeler Auto Ano Tuttle Succeeds Royal Arch Masons V. Duval High Franklinites RUSCO Squiirrel James Sorrell, Jr Middletown Hospital Ironton Man Mrs. Peach Robinson Associated Press Constitution Rca-Victor Westinghouse Magnavox Stromberg-Carlson Jlush Company Lakeside Inn Tytus Walter Homero Insgoyleler Funeral Home Broad Street First Ave Sloan Gato Ee Erle Hanson
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