Don Holstein named successor to Tranter at Armco Middletown Works
Don Holstein will become manager of Armco's Middletown Works, succeeding G. D. Tranter who retires after 46 years with Armco and six years as manager. Holstein, 56, born in Mingo Junction Ohio, has spent his career at Middletown rising from inspector helper in 1922 to assistant works manager in 1956. He and wife Susan live in Middletown with their daughter in Springfield Mass. Tranter, born in Covington Kentucky, began at Armco in 1911 and rose to works manager in 1951. He plans retirement to enjoy music and time with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald S. Holstein
Armco
Middletown Works
R. S. Gruver
Holstein
G. D. Tranter
Middletown
Mingo Junction
Ohio
Ohio State University
Tere
OSU
Blooming and Bar
Universal Bar
Middletown Civic Association
Middletown Hospital
Susan
Alameda CL
Lee Bowen
Springfield
Mass
Tranter
East End
Tanter
Covington
Cincinnati
Ohio Mechanics Institute
Della
Jim
Robert
Tom
Mary Jane
Central Ave
S. Clippinger Dr
Indian Hill
Imusic
Scoutmaster Named For Jamboree Trip
Marvin Holliday of Boy Scout Troop 44 will be scoutmaster for the Mound Builders Area group at the 4th National Jamboree in Valley Forge Pa. He is joined by Paul Doughman of Excello and Charles W. Ross of Coraddale to lead 37 boys and three leaders. The group travels by train to July 12 18 event with over 50 000 scouts and leaders expected to attend. Return trip includes a Washington visit and a Philadelphia stop for the Cincinnati Philadelphia baseball game on July 19.
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Marvin Holliday
Mound Builders
Valley Forge
Paul Doughman
Excello
Charles W. Ross
Coraddale
Washington, D.C
Philadelphia
Police Officer Shot Self In Accident With Off Duty Gun
Ptl. Donald Murphy, 30, was in good condition at Middletown Hospital after accidentally shooting himself twice when his off duty automatic pistol discharged while he drove on Crawford Street toward Grand Avenue. He drove to hospital, underwent hip bullet removal surgery, and authorities deem the incident strictly accidental. Captain John Fitzgerald reported the hospital call at 5 am Sunday and noted no intentional act was involved.
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Donald Murphy
Sora Ln
Middletown Hospital
Journal
Joseph Blackmore
Blackmore
John Fitzgerald
Ptl J. Murphy
Fitzgerald
Crawford Street
Grand Avenue
Murphy
Masonic Pin Retrieved By City Crew
A Trenton man’s sentimental Masonic sterling pin with a cluster of five diamonds was recovered from a storm sewer at 2nd Avenue and S Main Street by a Middletown Street Department crew led by Street Superintendent Robert Holliday. The pin had been placed in a box and sent by Don Hackney and was discarded into the sewer after he mailed a letter the previous night after receiving a Masonic degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Middletown Street
Robert Holida
2Nd Avenue
S. Main Street
Don Hackney
Trenton Pl
Hackney
Meetings of Local Groups Tonight
Tuesday gatherings include Y Men's Club at 6 pm at the YMCA Sertoma Club meeting at 6 30 pm Manchester Hotel South Middletown Fire Department at 6 30 pm 1108 Forrer St Wilson PTO at 7 30 pm Mayfield Fire Department at Sheffield Street Fire House Battery A 180 AAA Gun Battalion at 7 45 pm Armory FOE at 8 pm hall SPEBSQSA at 8 pm Legion Miami Ledge IOOF at 8 pm Monroe IOOF Hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Men's Club
YMCA
Sertoma Club
Manchester Hotel
South Middletown
Forrer St
Wilson Pto
Mayfield Fire Department
Sheffield Street
Armory
FOE
Hall
Spebsqsa
Legion
Miami Ledge
IOOF
Monroe
Grimes Street Blocked For New Gas Main
Daytime use of Grimes Street between Manchester and Philadelphia avenues was blocked Monday for an eight inch gas main installation. Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. officials said the street is partially closed for several days of work, with evenings opening to allow one traffic lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes Street
Manchester
Philadelphia
Cincinnati Gas& Electric Co
Miami University Symphonic Band Opens Three Day Spring Tour
Miami University Symphonic Band led by A. D. Lekvold starts a three day spring tour with eight planned concerts at Miami Valley high schools. Today's first stop is Centerville and Trotwood Madison High Schools, followed by Lima Van Wert and Rockford assemblies Wednesday, Greenville and other Dark County schools Thursday morning, and Covington Thursday afternoon to close the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxrord
Mami University
Miami Valley
A. D. Lekvold
Centerville
Trotwood Madison
Lima
Vanier
Rockford
Greenville High School
Covington
Middletown man sues over Kentucky car collision
Harrison Hughes of Akron filed a $50,000 petition against Glen D. Strickland of Middletown alleging Strickland veered to the wrong side of U.S. 27, 30 miles north of Somerset, Ky., on January 10, 1956, causing Hughes to suffer fractures, a brain concussion, and injuries to his shoulder and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Middletown
Harrison Hughes
S. Main St
Akron
Glen D. Strickland
Vanderveer
City Wide PTO Council Organizing Meeting Planned
Middletown to form a City Wide PTO Council with an organizational meeting at 7 30 PM in Wilson School library. Two delegates from each PTO PTA and Mothers Study Group plus school principals, officials and board members invited. council to adopt constitution and by laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
PTO
Wilson School
PTA
Mothers
Ptos
Ptas
Levy
John Howard
Spring Hill
Jay Terry
Lincoln
Richard Hickman
Mayfield
Roscoe Hendricks
Central
Dick Harfst
Wilson
Michael Dannis
Jefferson
Paul Berry
Monroe
Two New Streets to Open in June City Plans
City Manager Charles W Thompson announced two streets Carmody Boulevard on the Miami River levee and an extension of Stevens Avenue will open in June. Carmody Boulevard will likely have a formal dedication with the Miami Conservancy District, as asphalt coating begins after dry weather and minor guard rail changes are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Thompson
Carmody
Miami River
Stevens Avenue
Sutphin
Stevens
Santa Barbara Drive
Carmody Boulvard
Miami
Thompson
Police Briefs Report A Series Of Local Thefts And Vandalism
An 11 year old girl was arrested for stealing 35 dollars a purse contents and papers from Mrs. Osie Dunn at Beauty Nook 1221 Central Ave detectives said. A bicycle with license A693 was reported missing by Donald Dent 402 Richmond Sr. Two 10 year old Middletown boys shoplifted at Roberson Oberson Son Sporting Goods 1201 Central Ave with one grabbed a baseball cap and another stole tennis shoes. Gabe Pennell Springfield reported four wheels and tires stolen from his dump trucks parked behind a gas station Broad St and Tytus Ave. Vandals damaged a car window owned by David McKeever 3000 Manchester Rd on Canal St Saturday night. Carl Miller Miller Road reported 31 chickens killed valued at 31 on his farm while away. A reversible jacket was stolen from a parked car owned by Wilbur Payton 5024 Ronald Dr in the 1300 block of Central Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osie Dunn
Beauty Nook
Central Ave
Middletown
Roberson Oberson & Son Sporting Goods
Gabe Pennell
Springfield
Pennell
Broad Street
Tytus Avenue
David McKeever
Manchester Rd
Canal Street
Carl Miller
Miller Road
Wilbur Payton
Ronald
Kroehler Furniture Pricing Compared at Enero Stop
Compare Kroehler quality and construction with our prices on Kroehler living room and bedroom pieces. You’ll find Kroehler is sold for less at Enero Stop in soon, won’t you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroehler
Hubcap thefts reported by three residents
Police were notified of hubcap thefts by residents Andy Sabo of 5921 Manchester Rd two caps Albert Williams of 809 8th Ave three caps and Tom Tibbs of Franklin Rt 1 two caps in a local incident.
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Andy Sabo
Manchester Rd
Albert Williams
8Th Ave
Tom Tibbs
Franklin Rt. 1
Wetzel in serious condition after Oxford State Road crash
Linley Wetzel, 28, of 1007 Jackson St., remains in serious condition at Middletown Hospital today after a motorcycle car collision on Oxford State Road Saturday night. Three others were less seriously injured in the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
Linley Wetzel
Jackson St
Oxford State Road
Council By Laws Outline Noncommercial Nonpartisan Stance
The by laws to be presented tomorrow night define the council as non commercial, non sectarian and non partisan. They prohibit engagement with commercial enterprises or endorsement of political candidates. Officers or members may not lend their names to such projects. The council will not direct school administration or attempt to control school policies.
Hamilton School Costs Seen Rising
Hamilton voters may need more bonds or higher utility rates to finance extending utilities to proposed new school sites. Council and Board of Education discussed annexation of Fair Avenue and Eaton Road sites and extending city services. A city survey was proposed to determine costs for utilities and services to five buildings.
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Hamilton
Board of Education
Fair Avenue
Eaton Road
Jack Blumenthal
Charles T. Rupert
Robert Stevenson
Rupert
Council
E. Hjalmar Persson
Preacher from Detroit to Speak at Tried Stone Church
Rev. J. E. Moss of Detroit Michigan leads a speaking event at Tried Stone Baptist Church. Host pastor is Rev. Herbert Hart with sessions scheduled daily through Friday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Moss
Detroit,Mich
Triedstone Baptist Church
Herbert Hart
Tiffin Editor Dies After Long Newspaper Career
Arnold Whallen, 68, city editor of the Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune and veteran journalist of nearly five decades, died of a heart attack at his home Monday. He served as a fixture in Tiffin's press and broadcasting community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffin
Ohio
Arnold Whallen
Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune
Brakes Fail Causing Crash Hurts Woman in Middleton
A Middleton woman was slightly injured when brakes failed on the car she rode in causing it to hit two parked cars on 6th Avenue near S Main Street at 6 48 p.m. Eva Gentry 601 Windsor Ave drove west as brakes failed the car backed into Lois Compton Cincinnati and David Sloan 803 6th Ave. Ora Foster 63 Windsor Ave suffered minor elbow and knee injuries. Police noted the gear shift was hit and the vehicle rolled in reverse after the driver exited. Total damage about 115 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletonian
6Th Avenue
Ora Foster
Windsor Ave
Eva Gentry
S. Main Street
Lois Compton
Cincinnati
David Sloan
6Th Ave
Two Cub Scouts Graduate to Boy Scout Troops
Two Pack 6 Cub Scouts earned Webelos badges yesterday and moved into Boy Scout troops. Ricky Adams joined Troop 21 with Scoutmaster Ralph Whitehead. Raymond Bauer, receiving a one year service pin with his We belos, joined Troop 19 under Earl Manning. Other honorees include David Mohn with bear silver arrow, Billy Mehl with six lion silver arrows, Steve McCoy with wolf badge, David Vowell with gold wolf arrow and silver wolf arrow, Dale Carpenter with one year service star, and David Clendenin with two year service star.
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Ricky Adams
Ralph Whitehead
Raymond Bauer
Earl Manning
David Mohn
Billy Mehl
Steve McCoy
David Vowell
Dale Carpenter
David Clendenin
Scout Group To Meet For 1957-58 Program
The council training committee of the Mound Builders Area Council will meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Boy Scout office to adopt a 1957 58 program Wood chairman will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Builders Area Council
Boy Scout Office
Wood
Poultry Dealer Dies In Accident Near Ross Ohio
Fred Trefziger 82 owner of Brighton Poultry Co. in Cincinnati died after a car crash on Ohio 128 near Ross. His son Jerry 57 and daughter-in-law were injured. Jerry underwent surgery and was in traction. Richard A. Lewis of Indiana drove a northbound truck that struck the car. The elder Trefziger died at 6 40 p.m. at Mercy Hospital.
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Hamilton (Special
Cincinnati
Ohio 128
Ross
Venice
Butler County
Fred Trefziger
Neisel Ave
Westwood
Garret J. Boone
Trefziger
Jerry Trefziger
Bridgestown Rd
Mercy Hospital
Tre
Tion
Versailles
Ohio
Butler
Hamilton County
Richard A. Lewis
Underwood
Ind
Brighton Poultry Co
Colligan Funeral Home
Rainfall in April Tops Ten-Year Record in Middleton
Middleton recorded the wettest April in a decade with 6.59 inches, based on U.S. weather observer C. E. Morningstar's tally. Major rainfall came in a two day period on April 2 and 3, totaling 2.88 inches, boosting year to date totals to 14.02 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Morningstar
Blaze at James Moon home causes 310 damage
Fire crews responded to a 2:07 p.m. call at 1407 Garfield Street Middletown and extinguished a blaze blamed on boiling of a paint brush on the stove. Later, at 8:17 p.m., firefighters found children playing with matches started a fire in an old barn at 1723 Fleming Road with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moon
Garfield St
Middletown
Fleming Rd
Emergency squad aids 73-year-old at Baltimore Street address
Responders arrived at 5 14 a m to assist Frank Hamilton 73 of 421 Baltimore St who was having trouble breathing He was transported to Middletown Hospital by Bailey ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore St
Frank Hamilton
Middletown Hospital
Bailey Ambulance
Amanda Plans Annual School Show Event Tonight
Amanda School hosts its annual physical education show tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. The program includes gymnastics tumbling trampoline work tap dancing dancing clown acts and other events. Costuming will be by Mrs. Betty Jo Napier and Edward Kurs.
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Amanda School
India
Betty Jo Napier Mak
Edward Kurs
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Eee
City Crew
Mc Coy - Leffler
Ganeulk Ho Ie Walter MN. McCoy
Homer D. Leffler
Broad St
1St Ave
Grimes
PTO Council
Donald Dent
Richmond Sr
Wetzel
Colored News
First National Bank
Franklin
John Brigner
Oxford Rd
Roger Oswald
N. Broad St
N. Grimes Street
Roger Mattingly
Clark St
James Lykins
Whittier St
Clark Street
Fleming Road
Nancy Kibler
Lake Ave
Wendell Showden
Central Avenue
Shafer Street
Showden
Mattie Ware
Trenton Rt. 1
Floyd Lockard
West Middletown
Main Street
Amanda
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