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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1958

Page

2

North Middletown sewer project stalls over pipe dispute

North Middletown residents face a stalled sewer job after Tony Vitelli & Son Co walked off the site citing nonpayment. Halpin Inc plans talks to resume work while city crews prepare street repairs and sidewalk work, awaiting a pipe replacement decision.

North Middletown ED Edmiston North Middletown Sanitary Sewer District Tony Vitelli & Son Co Detroit Verity Parkway Eldora Drive Tytus Avenue Onio Avenue Vitelli Co Vitelli al) Halpin Halpin, Inc Journal Tony Vitelli Charles W. Thompson Ohio Texas Webber

City eyes vitrified pipe bids after Thompson report

Commissioners back Thompson on vitrified pipe use for the sewer project though this may require re advertising if materials change. Thompson cites design or installation issues for a broken section during July rains while Halpin and Vitelli face payroll and performance pressures.

Thompson Halpin Clark Martin B. Miller Commission Francis Carmody Miller Tilmon Ellison Journal Ohio 73 New York Central

Man, Wife Hurt In Road Crash Near Hamilton

A Hamilton man Denson Proffitt aged 41 and his wife Ethel were injured Saturday when his car left Rt 747 two miles south of Rt 129, struck a telephone pole and ditch. Proffitt had head abrasions and back lacerations while Ethel fractured her left ankle. both were taken to Mercy Hospital. Vehicle damage was $230.

Hamilton Rt. 129 Denson Proffitt Ethel Mercy Hospital Proffitt

Crash Injures 2 North of City

Two people were injured in a crash at Keister and Hetzler roads north of Peasttown last night. Injured are Robert Johnson 39 of 103 Lylburn Rd with facial and knee injuries and Mildred Davis 38 of 615 Young St with facial and elbow lacerations. Details were not available.

Keister Hetzler Peasttown Butler County Sheriff's Office Robert Johnson Lylburn Rd Mildred Davis Young St Sheriff's Office

France poised to unleash first atomic bomb in Sahara

Paris report cites France-Soir saying France will detonate its first atomic bomb in September or early October deep in the Sahara. The test would occur at a secret missile range reportedly used for years.

Paris France-Soir France Sahara

Boots twins reunite near 100 in rare visit

In Louisville, the Boots twins Mary Mann and Evelyn Masden, born November 30, 1858 in Lebanon Junction, enjoyed a long-awaited meeting after 13 years apart. Their playful banter and memories of childhood dances highlighted a rare family reunion on the eve of their 100th birthdays.

Louisville Boots Twins Evelyn Masden Yokum Tex Mary Mann Lebanon Junction Abraham Lincoln Boots Mrs. Masden Mary Ann Mann

Bomb Damages Havana Hilton Antique Shop Blows Out Windows

A powerful bomb exploded late Saturday in an antique shop on the ground floor of the Havana Hilton, destroying the shop and shattering nearby storefronts. Property damage ran to several thousand dollars. No injuries were reported and police made several arrests.

Havana Havana Hilton

Trailer blocking Wesleyan Church park space remains

Police were called to Wesleyan Methodist Church at Leibee Street and Columbia Avenue to remove a parking obstruction. They found a fully loaded trailer for a moving van parked in front of the church. A wrecker could not budge it. officers left a note with a parking tag.

Wesleyan Methodist Leibee Street Columbia Avenue

Local theft reports in Brentwood and Fleming areas

George C. Glass reported a wheel and white wall tire stolen from the trunk of his car in front of his home on Brentwood Street. Robert Klamp reported the theft of his iEnglish bicycle from his Fleming Road residence.

George C. Glass Brentwood St Robert Klamp Fleming Rd

Car Breaks Line Hanging Over Street

A Western Union telegraph line knocked loose by a truck was broken by a car driven by Lynn B. McGuire 28 of 2804 Shartle Street on Leibee Street near Vail Avenue. Police say a delivery truck loosened the wire around noon Saturday. McGuire’s car damage placed at 35 dollars.

Western Union Lynn B. McGuire Shartle St Leibee Street Vail Avenue Charles Apking Ohio Bell Telephone Co McGuire

Twins Reunite After 60 Years Apart in War Echoes

After six decades on adjoining farms, the Masden twins lived apart when Mrs Masden moved to Texas to live with a daughter after World War II. They have seen each other only occasionally since the move.

Groom's mother injured after wedding at Crawford Street church

Mrs. Bernice Schultz, 67, of 1609 Meadow Ave, suffered a broken ankle after tripping on church steps while leaving the Crawford Street First Church of God last night. She was treated and released from Middletown Hospital.

Crawford Street First Church of God Bernice Schultz Meadow Ave Middletown Hospital

Boy Fires Gun Wounds Uncle at Central Ave Tavern

Central Avenue tavern owner George Marshall 37 was wounded when his five year old nephew Keeth Holsomb pointed a .38 revolver at him. The weapon discharged as Marshall twisted to shield himself, bullet entering his chest and exiting the left side. Marshall's condition listed as satisfactory.

Central Avenue Nevew George Marshall Charles St Keeth Holsomb Marshall Marsallied Aurora Ind Mary Marshalls Clayton's Grill Central Ave

Toledo Industrialist’s Daughter Dies After Fall

Miss Rosalie Friedman 20, daughter of John H. Friedman board chairman of National Machinery Co., died at a Toledo hospital after a party at the family home. She struck her head on a concrete ramp when she tripped over a railing Friday night.

Tiffin, Ohio John H. Friedman The National Machinery Co Toledo Rosalie Friedman

Reverend Biggs Elected State Overseer for Alabama

The Rev. D. A. Biggs, pastor of the Clayton Street Church of God, was elected state overseer for Alabama at a church meeting in Memphis Tennessee. Wire reports did not elaborate on the appointment.

D. A. Biggs Clayton Street Church of God Alabama Memphis Tenn

DiSalle to Speak in Middletown Tuesday

Michael V. DiSalle the Democratic candidate for governor will address the Civitan Club at the Manchester Hotel Tuesday noon then face questions at a regional press conference at 2 30 p m He comes from Dayton and will proceed to Hamilton for a Federated Democratic Women dinner meeting Accompanying him is aide Ray Argenbright of Columbus AP reporter Art Parks is expected at the press conference in Middletown

Michael V. DiSalle Civitan Club Manchester DiSalle Middletown Dayton Hamilton Federatd Ray Argenbright Columbus Art Parks Ohio Associated Press

Reverend Hart to Speak at Friendship Baptist Fellowship

The Rev. Herbert Hart will speak at a 7 30 p m Sunday fellowship meeting at Friendship Baptist Church. The Triedstone Baptist Church choir will provide music for the event.

Herbert Hart Friendship Baptist Church Triedstone Baptist Church Choir

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