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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1959

Page

16

One Petition Voided and Four Withdrawn in Butler Elections

Hamilton officials report one petition was voided and four more withdrawn from candidacy filings since last Wednesday's deadline. Disqualified Aaron P. Zerfass failed to meet the signature minimum with two invalid signatures. Roland C. Ream drops at large bid but stays in race for Fourth Ward. Others withdrawing include Carl D. Ennis Russell A. Burnett and Aaron J. Alton. A total of 228 candidates filed for municipal village and school posts in Butler County. Middletown deadlines: Sept. 3 for commissions and Sept. 23 for Hamilton council.

Hamilton Richard B. Wilkerson Butler County Board of Elections Aaron P. Zerfass Morgan Township Roland C. Ream Fairfield Fourth Ward Carl D. Ennis Trenton Russell A. Burnett Aaron J. Alton Oxford Village Hamilton City Council Middletown

Picnic Ground Opens Long Hours for River Enjoyment

OW invites visitors to a trout stream picnic area open daily from 7 A.M. to 11 P.M. through Labor Day and shortened hours from September 6 to November 1.

Guild May Call Strike In San Francisco Newspapers

The San Francisco-Oakland Newspaper Guild's local executive committee has approval to strike if needed to press contract demands. Union units from the Chronicle Examiner and News-Call Bulletin voted 466 to 70, seeking a 10 percent wage rise from the current $1380 weekly scale, with talks to resume after contract expiration on March 27.

SAN Francisco San Francisco - Oakland Newspaper Guild San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Examiner Guild Guildsmen

Hybrid seed corn costs the farmer about $1.50 per acre

The text notes the cost of hybrid seed corn to farmers as about 1.50 dollars per acre. It specifies a per acre pricing detail without additional context or project scope.

Middletown Safety Council Urges Hiring Traffic Engineer

The Middletown Safety Council votes unanimously to urge the city to hire a traffic engineer based on a National Safety Council recommendation. The panel notes July accidents more than doubled from a year ago and considers citizen vigilantes and warning letters to curb speeding on residential streets. Springfield Ohio’s system is cited as a model.

Middletown, Safety Council City of Middletown National Safety Council Wylie Mitchell Winton Steller Safety Council Francis Carmody Charles Thompson Steller Springfield Ohio

Fire destroys barn and farm buildings near Camden

A fire at the Tross Cupp farm three miles east of Camden on Old Trace Road destroyed a large barn and adjoining utility building. Camden Fire Chief Ed Michael estimated damage at 25000 dollars with 134 pigs, seven calves, hay, and farm machinery lost. The fire, started around 8:40 p.m., also endangered the Cupp home but was contained with nearby help.

Camden Tross Cupp Here Old Trace Road Ed Michael Coop Virginia Camden Department Gratis Fire Cupp

Lebanon Chief Quits Police Post for Armco Role

Dean A. Duke Girton will resign as Lebanon Police chief to become chief of Armco Steel Corp plant protection on Sept. 1. He will lead a 41 man force, succeeding Corbett L. Ratliff who retires next month. Girton, former Lebanon village chief for a year, directed Middletown Safety Council two years. A Mason native, he studied in Mason schools and served in the U S Air Force until 1945, then joined the State Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus and served there until 1956.

Dean A Duke” Girton Lebanon Armco Steel Corp Girton Corbett L. Ratliff Lebanon Village Middletown Safety Council Mason U. S. Air Force State Highway Patrol Academy Columbus Patrol

Injuries Mount From Schoolyard Operative and Local Accidents

A Vaughn Construction Co. worker, Steve Crane, 62, injured by a falling blackboard at Amanda School, required 13 stitches for a smashed left middle finger while at work during vacation. Ralph Shindledecker Jr., 18, injured by a crane gear while on Columbus contractor duties. C. D. Reynolds, 67, cut fingers on a power saw at home and released after 14 stitches. Two youngsters, Theresa Doebler and Larry Penny, suffered arm and burn injuries from falls and bike incidents on local streets.

Amanda School Hamilton Construction Company Middletown Hospital Steve Crane Wilson Drive Franklin Vaughn Construction Co Hamilton Columbus Ralph Shindledecker Jr West Carrollton Trailer Court C. D. Reynolds Dixie Hwy Theresa Doebler Richard Doebler S. Dix Hwy Larry Penny Edward Penny Armco Dr Manchester Road

Traditional Picnic For Armco's Veterans Slated For Saturday

Armco commemorates 25 year veterans with a Saturday picnic at Armco Park in Middletown and Hamilton. About 2 000 veterans and spouses will attend with 1 431 active workers among 2 035 area members. Activities include a 2 p.m. reception, badge distribution, games, fried chicken dinner at 5 p.m., music by Elmer Hinkle's band, and a post dinner variety show. Bus transport runs 6:30 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. Park closes to the public all day.

Armco Middletown Hamilton Chester McCutcheon Veterans Club Forrest Morrow D. C. Osborne Ray Paullin Armco Girls Club Elmer Hinkle Bill Johnston Hinkle Hink and Dink Armco Park

Damage Slight In 3 Car Crash

Franklin special report: a three car collision on Main Street near 5th Street when a car failed to stop, pushing one vehicle into the car ahead. Drivers were Kathleen Coldwater of Cincinnati Harold Rhule and Arnold L. Magraw. Total damage est at 175 dollars. Patrolman Erby Worley investigated.

Franklin Main Street 5Th Street Kathleen Coldwater Cincinnati Harold Rhule Dayton-Oxford Rd Arnold L. Magraw Trenton PI Trenton Ptl Erby Worley

Vandals Active at Amanda School and New Junior High

Sheriff's deputies investigate vandalism at the Amanda School and the new Amanda Junior High where windows were found broken yesterday. A portable saw was reported missing from the new building, according to Chief investigator Jess Dennis.

Sheriff's Deputies Amanda School Amanda Junior High Jess Dennis

Sheriff announces two promotions in the department

Sheriff Paul A. Pell announces two promotions in the sheriffs department Cpl Harry McDaniel rises to sergeant and Deputy Jack Milbauer to corporal Effective immediately both promotions take effect now.

Sheriff's Department Paul A. Pell Harry McDaniel Jack Milbauer

Skipjack Demonstrates for British Observers in Northern Ireland

The U S Navy nuclear submarine Skipjack took 30 British observers on a 12 hour demonstration run in Londonderry Northern Ireland as it proceeds to visit England.

Londonderry Northern Ireland England

Cycle Rider Killed in Toledo Crash

Mrs. Clara Carten of Toledo, 32, died after an automobile motorcycle collision at an intersection Tuesday. Her husband James, 34, sustained leg and internal injuries.

Toledo, Ohio Clara Carten Toledo James

Moscow Opens Third Large Airport for Jets

New Moscow Airport has opened and can handle jet airliners, according to local papers. The facility marks a major expansion of Moscow's aviation capacity and serves as a regional hub for international and domestic flights.

Moscow

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