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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1959

Page

4

Franklin Keye Resigning As Principal At Franklin High

Franklin High School principal Franklin Keye plans to resign and notify the school board Monday night. A reported offer exists for him to become assistant superintendent at Mt. Healthy, with the board possibly requiring him to serve until a replacement is hired. Keye earned his doctorate in school administration from the University of Wisconsin and previously coached high school football.

Franklin Darwin Keye Franklin High School Keye Mt. Healthy University of Wisconsin

Theft Trick Works Twice A Winona Drive resident robbed twice

Mrs. George McIntosh of 2104 Winona Drive reported two men came to her home asking for her husband Friday morning. She said both times she was not with her husband and found $25 missing from her purse. Early the next morning another man entered unannounced and inquired for him. later that morning $19 more was gone.

Winona Drive George McIntosh Winona Dr Hamilton

Pennsy Pickets Closed A&P

Pickets from Western Pennsylvania rallied at multiple Atlantic & Pacific markets in Youngstown area. Three stores closed briefly, later reopened with only managers on duty as Pittsburgh Meat Cutters Union members showed as bargaining agents for nine A P stores in Western Pennsylvania, served by a Youngstown warehouse.

Youngstown, Ohio Pennsylvania Atlantic & Pacific Pittsburgh Meat Cutters Union Youngstown

Plane flips at Middletown Airport during taxiing

Police received a delayed report about a Cessna 52 accident at Middletown Airport. James Crouch of West Middletown Rt. 1 said the plane flipped over while turning on the taxiway last week, estimating wing damage at 350 dollars.

Middletown James Crouch West Middletown Rt. 1

Bus Crash in Morocco Kills Nine, Injures Thirty Five

A bus crash on a winding mountain road near Rabat Morocco left nine dead and 35 injured when the vehicle plunged into a ravine and overturned Saturday.

Rabat Morocco

Tipsy driving arrest after Sutphin Street crash

Willie Triplett, 32, of 1104 Lafayette Ave, was charged with driving while intoxicated after a midnight crash in the 200 block of Sutphin Street. He refused a breath test and was held in city jail in lieu of bond. No official accident details were available. A separate First Avenue collision at Richmond Street caused about $150 damage, involving a truck driven by Gayle L. Flatter and a car driven by Joseph M. Cornere.

Sutphin Street Willie Triplett Lafayette Ave Triplett Gayle L. Flatter Sterling Jr Joseph M. Cornere Oneka St First Avenue Richmond Street

Troughton Road crash injures none, minor damages reported

A truck parked at 1723 Yankee Road yesterday afternoon was reportedly struck by a car driven west by Pauline Frasnell of Monroe. The incident, reported by police, caused damage under $100 and involved Ralph DeBord of Trenton as a party.

Yankee Rd Ralph DeBord Pierson Rd Trenton Pauline Frasnell High St Monroe

Rains Shorten Armco Veterans Picnic at Armco Park

Rains cut short the Armco Veterans Club picnic after a crowd of about 1600 veterans and spouses enjoyed fried chicken and socializing at Armco Park. 80 Armco Girls served, Elmer Hinkle’s variety show was halted, and comments from Armco Chairman Charles Hook highlighted long-standing community effort and friendship.

Armco Armco Veterans’ Club Armco Park Forrest Elmer Hinkle Charles R. Hook Orley Moles Orley

Woman rescues son by rope from 40-foot well near Seattle

Gloria Moreland slid down a rope into a 40-foot well at her parents farm in Bothell to save Bradley 32 who had slipped in and was floating near the top. She held the position with her feet braced and her son for about 10 minutes until volunteer firefighters arrived. Her husband Clinton Moreland, a Middletown Armco Steel employee, spoke of her calm action and the family plans to return Tuesday.

Franklin Seattle Clinton Moreland Fairview Subdivision Miami Valley Chautauqua Bothell Wash Moreland Gloria Armco Steel Middletown Chautauqua Gloria Moreland Miami Valley Christina Bradley

Ice Cream Bandits Break In At Lafayette Ave Home

Police reported a burglary at Israel Hughes's residence at 701 Lafayette Ave. A basement window was forced open and ice cream bars and popsicles were stolen from a freezer and deep freeze. The thief or thieves fled with about $1 worth of ice cream.

Israel Hughes Lafayette Ave Hughes

Detective Harold Gray Admitted After Surgery At Middletown

Police detective Harold Gray, 46, of 2009 Queen Ave, was listed in satisfactory condition at Middletown Hospital after a stomach illness. He has undergone major stomach surgery twice in 22 years and is a 17 year veteran of the Middletown police force.

Middletown Hospital Harold Gray Gray Queen Ave Middletown

Nixon Nixed On Missile Plant Tour

Vice President Richard Nixon said Soviet officials denied his request to inspect missile production facilities during his visit. He noted Tupolev asked for reciprocity, not granted, while in the Soviet Union he toured a nuclear plant and an ice cutter. Nixon contrasted U S and Soviet atomic energy use for ships.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Soviet Union Nixon Andrei N. Tupolev Thor Hyman G. Rickover United States

Alligator in Manhattan Apartment Startles Couple

Sunshine filled a Manhattan apartment when Mrs. Holtzman woke her husband to say an alligator was crawling in their window. The 12 inch reptile likely escaped from a local pet shop and was returned there after responders removed it.

New York Arthur Holtzman Manhattan Mrs. Holtzman Holtzman

Deaths And Funerals Franklin Mother Of 2 Armco Officials Dies

Mrs Ossolia May Wright 717 S Main St Franklin aged death after long illness. Surviving: two sons Hugh Wright Armco PR, Ralph Wright Middletown Works. two daughters LaVerne Moser Cincinnati and Louise Wright at home. five grandchildren. four great grandchildren. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday Eaton Funeral Home with Rev Robert Baker. Burial Woodhill Cemetery. Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Monday.

Franklin Ossolia May Wright S. Main St Armco Steel Corp Armco Ralph Wright Middletown Works LaVerne Moser Cincinnati Louise Jeanette Wright Eaton Funeral Home Robert Baker Woodhill Cemetery Calumet Lane Dayton Dorothy Sharon Jean Teresa Marie Evelyn M. Barnhart Middletown Warren Haller Miamisburg Robert Haller Germantown Rt. 1 John Arpp Bear Creek Cemetery

Haller, Two Bobs Tavern Owner, 58, Dies at Dayton Hospital

Orville Haller of Germanstown, owner of the Two Bobs Tavern on Route 4 northeast of here, died at 7 a.m. Saturday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton after a nine day stay. He was a native of German Township and former resident of Germantown.

Germantown Orville Haller Rt. 4 Here Miami Valley Hospital Dayton German Township Mr. Haller

No Damage In Basement Fire at Paul Eckman Home

Firefighters from stations 1 and 3 responded after a false alarm to a basement fire at 207 S Verity Pkwy the home of Paul Eckman. Gasoline used to clean grease ignited by a water heater pilot light causing no damage. Earlier alarm listed as 1716 York St but found invalid.

Paul Eckman S. Verity Pkvy York St

Hubcaps stolen from car in Armco lot

Clarence Ross reported two hubcaps stolen from a car on Oxford Middle Town Road parked in the Armco lot. Loss set at $14, police notified.

Clarence Ross Oxford - Middletown Armco

Winds Rip Through Wood County Fair in Bowling Green

Heavy winds and a rainstorm struck the Wood County Fair in Bowling Green at about 5 am injuring 11 people. Eight large tents collapsed trapping several victims and causing serious injuries. four were kept for extensive treatment, others released. No damage estimate was available.

Bowling Green Ohio Wood County

Hundreds fall ill at Buck Creek Ranch picnic

More than 400 people, mainly Miles Laboratories employees from Elkhart, were hospitalized after a large industrial picnic at Buck Creek Ranch. Officials called it a mild food poisoning outbreak, with 1,000 to 2,000 attendees. tests on food samples were to begin Monday.

Angola Ind Buck Creek Ranch Miles Laboratories Elkhart Auburn Lagrange Indianapolis A. C. Offutt

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