Armco Foreman Dies From Gas Fumes at Middletown Plant
A 42 year old Armco foreman Charles E Nunnery died from inhaling blast furnace gas amid a repair shutdown at the Middletown plant. A 21 year old co worker Robert Collier was semi conscious and treated at Middletown Hospital. Rescue workers exposed to gas received first aid at the scene. Officials blamed misadjusted valves on a precipitator left open during shutdown. The incident occurred between 1 30 and 2 p m with two men found on an upper level walkway around 2 am a search had begun when they were missed. Nunnery died after over two hours of effort. his survivors include wife Lorna son Charles E Jr daughter Jo Ann and other family. Burial set at Roseery with services Friday at Webb Funeral Home Hamilton.
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Armco
Middletown
Charles E. Nunnery
13Th St
Hamilton
Robert Collier
Girard Ave
Middletown Hospital
Collier
Nannery
Baker Funeral Home
Ployment Armeo
Nunnery
Lorna
Charles E. Jr
Jo Ann
Edward J
Laura Nunnery
Ott
Webb Funeral Home
Russell Gallow
Roseery
Friends Hindway
Funers Home
Three Candidates Disqualified by Board in County Race
Hamilton special report: three candidates who filed for the November election were disqualified by the county board of elections. Ralph A. Brate and Earl Gray failed signatures. they cannot appear on ballots but may run as write-ins. Five seats open on the new board. write-ins will seek two-year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Date County Board of Elections
Ralph A. Brate
Tny
Liberty Union Board O
Education
Earl Gray
Arerchant
Election Board
Loree Pears
Claw
Married students barred at Port Huron High School
Port Huron Michigan board bans married students from Port Huron High School deeming them a disruptive influence. The ban excludes married students 17 and younger who may continue coursework through continuing education programs.
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Port Huron
Mich
Board of Education
Port Huron High School
Eo Perteres Junier
Scouts On Trek Testing Survival in Cumberland Trek
A Lake Cumberland Kentucky expedition begins a three day survival ordeal for 31 explorer scouts and leaders. Jimm Fays Sea Scout group spearheads the effort with Jack Trimble and Ed Bliss overseeing plants and explorers as the group focuses on canoeing boating and swimming. The Cumberland Trek concludes Monday with return to Middletown by bus.
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Cumberland
Lake Cumberland
Jimm Fay
Sassa
Jack Trimble
Ed Bliss
Middletown
Nervy Tom Uses Ladder Adds New Touch to Old Tale
A nervy peeping Tom escalated his intrusion by using a ladder to gain access, adding a new twist to a familiar local incident and prompting police attention. He was spotted near an occupied residence, drawing swift investigation by authorities.
Damages Sought Over Arrest in Butler County Case
Ivan Boggs of Middletown sues Harold Hodge in Butler County Common Pleas for 10000 dollars claiming wrongful arrest and confinement. Boggs seeks 75 for a bond and 35 for a bond fee plus 10000 for damages after release on bond following an incident in Hamilton.
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Hamilton
Butler
Common Pleas
Ivan Boggs
Lisa Lo
Middletown
Harold Hodge
Wang
Hoggs
Brass
Beggs
Economy Move Ends City School Crossing Guards
City Manager Charlies W. Thompson announced no school crossing guards for the upcoming term as a cost cutting measure. Patrols continue in place and police may cover two or three crossings. Last year six women guards earned $1.15 hourly for four hours daily, reducing personnel costs by about $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies W. Thompson
Thompson
Driver Clocked Over 110 In U S 25 Chase
Police say Walter L. Horn 23 of Dayton sped through Blue Ball and Middletown area streets in a chase on U S 25 and Rt 73 clocked at over 110 mph. He allegedly ran a stop sign, crossed a yellow line, passed four cars, and nearly caused a head on collision before arrest for careless driving and resisting arrest. Horn claimed two prior speeding convictions.
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U. S. 25
Frankling
Blue Ball
Middletown
Walter L. Horn
Dayton
Don Porter
Horn
New Miami River Park
Porter
122
Youth Held For Jury In Attack Case
James Smith 18 of 2038 Parkamo Ave faces robbery charges after pleading guilty to armed and unarmed robbery in two incidents. He was bound over to the Butler County grand jury on $7300 bond after a July 2 armed robbery atack and a June 14 purse snatching on S Street near Ladiow. A 17-year-old in custody of juvenile authorities aided the attack, which left the victim with a fractured skull and $110 missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
James Smith
Parkamo Ave
Frank F. Wessel
Smith
Butler County
Grand Jury
Raymond Smith
Franklin
Ruth Belcher
Progress Ave
S. #th
Ladiow Street
Paint Thinner Cause Of Fire
Fire officials say paint thinner ignited a blaze after an alarm was turned in at 4 55 p m. The incident prompted a response from local firefighters and an investigation into ignition sources.
Police Briefs Report Disorder, Warrants, Thefts
Police arrested Wendall White age 19 of 19 N Main on a disorderly conduct charge and a bench warrant. Quinten Roberts age 38 of 901 Baltimore St on an assault and battery warrant signed by Ruby Roberts. Harvey C Brown age 25 of Oxford on failure to stop within a safe distance. Denny Sprech ing age 24 of 804 Aeronica Dr on an assault and battery charge. A car owned by Dan Snell was reported stolen and recovered in Georgetown. Donald Miller age 31 of 1609 Woodlawn Ave charged with driving while intoxicated. Mrs J A Jackson of 306 S Main Sr reported three cars ransacked and a suit coat stolen. A purse belonging to Jean Adams Wilmington was found and turned in. Thrasher Hellen of 406 Oxford State Rd reported theft of a year from the AAP lot on Clinton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Snell
Amn
Georgetown
Ohio
J. A. Jackson
S. Main, Sr
Thrasher Hellen
Oxford,State Rd
AAP
Clinton Street
Truck Car Collision at Central and Sutphin Streets
A two-vehicle wreck at Central Avenue and Sutphin Street caused about 75 dollars in damage. Charles Williams, 70, faced a collision with Gladys Centers, while Bernice Rapp in the left turn lane was blocked. Ernest A Angst, 99, of Cincinnati, drove a truck that sideswiped as both vehicles moved north on Sutphin.
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Central Avenue
Sutphin Street
Charles Williams
Gladys Centers
Queen St
Bernice Rapp
Grand Ave
Ernest A Angst
Cincinnati
Sutphin
Moose Team Initiates Group
A buffet supper and dance followed the initiation of the group including Bronnenberg Scott Cooley Arthur Fisher William Wardlow William Wheeler and Corbie Campbell.
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Moose
Bronnenberg
Scott Cooley
Arthur , Fisher
William Wardlow
William Wheeler
Corbie Campbell
Air Race Winner Speaks To Club
Bruce Baty of Middletown winner of this year s Philadelphia Jayewe Air Cruise spoke at the Washington club meeting last night. He presented a talk and colored slides of the race while his wife and three year old daughter were in attendance. Refreshments followed the program.
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Bruce Baty
Middletown
Wsh
Toastmaster Club To Host Hamiltonians
The Middletown Toastmasters Cay will host the Hamiltonians group tomorrow night at Holiday House, Forest Hills Country Club. Rei Gaynor presides as toastmaster at 6 30 p m. Speakers include Juan Miler and Myron.
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Toastmaster Club
Hamiltonians
Middletown
Toastmasters Cay
Holiday House
Forest Hills Country Club
Rei Gaynor
Ee Juan Miler and
Myron
Meetings Schedule For Local Organizations This Week
A rundown of upcoming meetings includes National Guard Company PD 7th Armored Cavalry at 7 30 pm at the Armory on Wednesday. Kiwanis Club meets Thursday at noon at Manchester Hotel in Manchester. Evening Optimist Club gathers at 4 15 pm at Colony Restaurant. Blythe Williams American Legion Auxiliary convenes at 7 pm at post headquarters. Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge 37 meet at 7 29 pm in Castle Hall. National Guard Company D Infantry Regiment meets 7 39 pm at the Armory. Civic Association Alpha Council 3% meets 7 31 pm at 19 N Broad St. Moose Lodge holds an 8 pm session. Stone Mason Lodge 2 pm at the hall. State Patrol Auxiliary meets 8 pm. Legion 9526 Volunteer Air Reserve Squadron convenes 6 pm. Alcohol Anonymous meets 8 30 9 pm.
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Kiwanis Club
Manchester
Manchester Ore
Optimist Club
Colony
Blythe- Williams American Legion Auxiliary
Orives
Middletown Hamilton Pike
Knights of Pythias
Lafayette ‘Lodge
Castle Hall
National Guard
D. — Infantry Regiment
Armory
Gensieeeeian Ih Hah Bea Civic Association
Alpha Council
Jr Ouam
N. Broad St
Moose Ledge
Hall
TOF
Main & Wied Stone
Mosenie Ledge
Hall State Patrol Auxiliery
Legua
Volunteer Air Reserve Ras Squadron
le Valechatles Anonymous
City Commission Set for Routine Session At 2 PM
City commissioners planned a routine meeting at 2 p.m. with ten proposed emergency ordinances on the agenda. One would levy special assessments for the Douglas Park entrance and another for boulevard lighting on the Milton Road extension. No administrative business was scheduled.
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Douglas Park
Milton Road
JA Program Described To Civitan Club Members
M G Mack McCall J A director told Civitan members at the lunch meeting how Junior Achievement programs help youths start their own businesses. He said 16 JA companies will form this fall and noted each company has 15 to 18 members. William Powell of Hamilton will be the club’s guest next Tuesday.
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Civitan Club
M. G. (Mack) McCall
Manchesoan
McCall
William Powell
Hamilton
Ohio District Civ
Bandit Leader Escapes Again
Tehran police say the bandit leader fought his way free today after an encounter with authorities. A spokesman described a violent escape as the chief deputy was killed during the clash.
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Tehran
W—Police
San Eai
City Employes Union Forms Amid Police Study Of Bargaining Unit
Police will study whether officers should join the new city employes union as its bargaining unit. The AFL CIO organized local city workers with about 70 members, including divisions in public service parks and utilities. The Firefighters Union already represents fire division workers. The group will not merge with the City Employee Union and cannot strike or have city check-off. Initiation is $3, dues $2.50 with $1.65 to the international. affiliate with Middletown Trades & Labor Council. A second meeting is set for Aug 23 at the AFL Trades & Labor Council Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of City
Fraternal
Order of Police
American Federation of State
Afl-Cio
Departments of Public Service, Parks and Public Utilities
Division of Fire
Fire
al Bilik
International
Bilik
Middletown
Lmployes Union
AFL Trades & Labor Council
S. Main St
Yankee Road Playground Leaders Honored at Farewell Party
Yankee Road playground leaders Paul Howard and Judy Kunze were honored at a farewell party hosted by Louise Coleman on Pearl Street. Howard and Kunze served as playground supervisors for two years and will return to college this fall as forty youngsters attended.
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Yankee Road
Louise Coleman
Pearl St
Paul Howard
Judy Kunze
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Armco Blast Furnace
Tom
Colored News
Rogers
Central Ave
Chase
Manchester Road
Wendall White
N. Main St
Quinten Roberts
Baltimore S
Ruby Roberts
Harvey C. Brown
Ox.ford
Denny Spreching
Aeron. Ca
Donald Miller
Woodlawn Ave
Jean Ad Jams
Wilmington
7Th Armored Cavalry
Niddletown
Lincoln Mercury Co
Truux Ave
U. S
Poland
Alicja Bobrowska
Krakow
Alicja
Canada
Civitans
New City Union
Yankee Playground
Little Yankee
Bostonian Junior
Doellmann’s
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