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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1955

Page

2

Franklin Paper Plant Sold To New York Group

Franklin Paper Plant in Franklin was purchased by a New York group led by Frank Schulman of Kupfer Bros Co. The plant will continue under its current name with 85 employees retained and operations staying the same. The mill in Franklin has three coating machines and a 35 ton daily capacity.

Franklin Paper Plant New York Group Miami Valley Coated Paper Co Franklin Frank Schulman New York George Michael Franklin Company Michael Said Schulman Kupfer Bros. Co Northbridge Mass A A. Steve Franklin Coated Paper Co Michael

Middletown Safety Council backs adult school guards

Middletown officials praised actions toward hiring adult guards at school crossings. The Board of Education approved signals for Amanda and Oneidas schools, while the S D Day project earned Middletown a race win and a demerit tally. A March safety conference will feature Geneva speaker George Campbell.

Board of Control Middletown Safety Council Charlies Reuthe Board of Education Amanda Oneiés William D. Long Middletown Hamilton Long Robert McDade Butler County Safety Conference George Campbell Geneva Ohio McDade Campbell

No Pledge On Turnpike Version Clarified By Council

The State Highway Construction Council moved to clear its record with Gov. Lausche over pledges to aid the Cincinnati to Conneaut turnpike. Council chair Clingan Jackson said no pledge exists without a concrete proposal, while remaining open to a north south toll road concept.

Columbus Ohio State Highway Construction Council Frank J. Lausche Cincinnati To Conneaut Ohio Turnpike Commission James W. Shacknessy Clingan Jackson Highway Department State Highway Department

Canton City Employes Vote To Go On Strike

Canton Ohio hourly rated city employes voted last night to strike to press for a 45 per cent wage boost. They average $1.60 an hour and rejected the city's offer of a smaller increase plus job adjustments beyond that.

Canton City Canton Ohio

Police Briefs Teedie Little Arrested For DUI In Hollywood

Police report early today arrest of Ted die Little 25 of Hollywood California at Central Avenue and Main Street on driving while intoxicated and no operator's license charges. Mrs Victor Yanser reported bicycle theft with license 19 199 from her yard Monday. Donald Wells 22 of 617 Malvern St arrested yesterday for failure to provide and assault and battery. The purse of Mrs Nathan Canin Hamilton containing 5 dollars and a phonograph was stolen from Rose Toyland 1330 Central Ave last week police said yesterday.

Teddie Little Hollywood Calif Central Avenue Main Street Victor Yanser Donald Wells Malvern St Nathan Canin Hamilton Rose Toyland Central Ave

At The Movies Showings and Times Nearby

Paramount schedules Crooked Web and Big Knife with multiple daily starts. Berlin Express Las Vegas Shake Down and Kiss of Fire with varied showtimes. Land of Fury plays with Kiss of Fire. Dixie Cruise In lists Great Sioux Uprising and Playgirl with evening starts.

Las Vegas

Oregon Woman Wins 825 000 Recipe Race

Mrs. Henry Jorgensen of Portland won Pillsbury’s seventh annual bakeoff prize of 25 000 for an easy sweet roll recipe. 99 rivals competed at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. second went to Mrs. Claude E Hughes of Orange Virginia for a one bowl cake. third to Mrs. Nicholas Luciu of Otter Lake Michigan for apple dumplings. Karen Folkmier, 13, won 3 000 in the junior division for pieburgers.

New York Henry Jorgensen Portland Ore Pillsbury Flour Mills Pillsbury Jorgensen Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Portland City Claude E. Hughes Orange Nicholas Luciu Otter Lake Mich Karen Folkmier Lyle E. Folkmier Battle Creek

Two Car Wreck on Charles Street Causes $160 Damage

Police report an estimated 160 dollars in damage after two cars collided in the 200 block of Charles Street at 5 30 p m yesterday. No injuries were reported in the city’s only mishap. James Mynhier 62 West Middletown entered Charles Street from an alley and struck Jamey Tiler 28 Germantown Rt 1.

Charles Street James Mynhier West Middletown Mynhier Jamey Tiler Germantown

Bowling Team Planned by VFW Post in Miami Valley

Miami Valley Post 3809 VFW announced at the meeting it will sponsor a girls bowling team for the 1956 57 season. Other plans include a mortgage burning party and an open house on January 21 and a Christmas party for the children of post members. Post Commander Hobart Hopper cited the post as the largest in the Fourth District.

Miami Valley Post VFW Post Hobart Hopper

Woman In Fair Condition After Wreck Kills Husband

Mrs. Nellie E. Smith, 33, of Cincinnati, is listed in fair condition at Midland Hospital after a collision on U S 25 near Mayd that killed her husband Clinton Smith, 47. Nellie suffered a possible skull fracture back injuries and cuts. Clinton died from the accident in the same incident.

Middletown Hospital Nellie E. Smith Cincinnati U. S.25 Mayd Clinton Smith

Salvation Army Christmas Fund Nears Previous Year Total

Income from the Salvation Army kettle fund is $60 ahead of last year with a current total of $1,752.85. Mail appeal contributions amount to $3,582. Lions Club will handle street kettle duty Friday from noon to 2 PM. Christmas basket registration ends today for December 21–23 food baskets for over 275 families. Toyland setup is Thursday December 16. Christmas party for children planned December 23 at the American Legion auditorium 1 to 3 PM.

Salvation Army Charles M. Johnston Salvation Army Post Russell Weatherwax Jr Army Lions Club Maj. Johnston American Legion

Tax Guide Helps Farmers with 1955 Returns Now Free

A new 64 page Farmer Tax Guide is available free at Internal Revenue district offices and through county and state extension services. Authored by the national tax office with aid from revenue agents, it explains steps for 1955 returns, offers a rapid finder index and checklists, and covers inventories depreciation capital gains losses and other farm tax matters.

Internal Revenue District A.R. Maupin National Office the Tax Collection Agency Federal Extension Service Department of Agriculture State Extension Services Federal Land Grant Colleges Maupin

Civitan luncheon features coal mining film at Manchester Hotel

Civitan members viewed a colored film It Takes Coal To Make Steel produced by Armco Steel Corp during yesterday’s luncheon at the Manchester Hotel. The program was introduced by William Withey. Guests included Howard Gilbank and three prospective members Paul Wells Wade Powers and Robert Petry. Reports from Dr L L Meece on grace cards for local restaurants and Elliott Perkins on fruit cake sales were presented.

Civitan Armco Steel Corp Manchester William Withey Howard Gilbank Paul Wells Wade Powers Robert Petry L. L. Meece Elliott Perkins

Jordan Cabinet Falls in Crisis Over Defense Proposals

Amman reports the Jordan government collapsed as King Hussein accepted Premier Said El Mufti's resignation along with four ministers. Deputy Premier Hazza El Majali was asked to form a new government amid a defense policy dispute with Britain.

Amman Jordan Hussein Said el Mufti Hazza el Majali

Santa's Number Is Now 2 9908

Dial 2 9908 from 4 to 8 p m tomorrow to reach Santa Claus headquarters. The jolly old gent his wife and workshop helpers will answer calls from local youngsters during those hours Friday and next week Monday through Friday.

Santa Claus

Trenton Freed From Sewage Plant Requirement

The State Water Pollution Control Board exempted Trenton and 31 other villages from building sewage treatment plants and from obtaining a discharge permit after health department engineers found no evidence of sewage discharges. Eldorado in Preble County was also relieved of treatment plant responsibilities.

Trenton State Water Pollution Control Board State Health Department Eldorado Preble County

Middletown Man Escapes Injury In Ohio 73 Crash

Edward R. Lamb, 48, of 514 Hamilton Ave., Middletown, escaped injury after his pickup crashed into guardrail posts on Ohio 73 northeast of Middletown and overturned. He was treated at Middletown Hospital, released after examination at 7:45 p.m. No injuries were found. State patrol reported extensive damage to the truck near the former state patrol post.

Dayton Ohio 73 Middletown Edward R. Lamb Hamilton Ave

Mothers Honored By Scout Troop

Girl Scout Troop 10 members entertained mothers and guests at Holy Trinity School. Honored guests included Mrs William Johnston president of Middletown Area Girl Scout Council Miss Yvonne Wellman executive director Miss Margaret Bailey field director and former Brownie leaders Mrs John Murray and Mrs Frank Guyler. Christmas skits were planned and presented by scout patrols under supervision of Mrs Walter Cassidy and Mrs Joseph Dulak.

Holy Trinity School William Johnston Middletown Area Girl Scout Council Yvonne Wellman Margaret Bailey John Murray Frank Guyler Walter Cassidy Joseph Dulack

Ten Formosans Drown in Ferry Capsize

Ten Formosans drowned Tuesday when a ferryboat capsized in Sanwei harbor in southern Formosa. The vessel carried more than 50 people to a ritual offering prayers for safety.

Taipei Formosa Sanwei Harbor

City Commission to Vote on Public Records Copy Fees

The city commission plans a routine session with one bill for an emergency ordinance allowing department heads to charge for photo static copies of public records. Most items are license permit renewals and plats in Lemon Madison townships and Marshall Road. Also on the agenda are surface improvements estimates for Brooks Carmody Hillman and interceptor sewer estimate No 8 from Foley Construction Co.

Lemon Madison Marshall Road Brooks, Carmody Hillman Park Foley Construction Co

Insurance Man Sets Mark Of Good Manager

Edward P. Arter of Nationwide Insurance Companies spoke to Butler County NM A members and wives at the Manchester Hotel dinner. He urged a healthy self-acceptance and bold goal setting as marks of a good manager and urged orderly, balanced problem solving from head and heart.

Edward P. Arter Nationwide Columbus Butler County National Office Management Assn Manchester Arter

Advent Pageant at St John’s by PTA

The Advent pageant Medley in the Waiting Time was presented by St John’s school children at the PTA meeting. Patricia Wootan played Mary and James Merz Joseph with music by the St John’s Boys Choir.

St. John's PTA Patricia Wootan Mary James Merz Joseph St. John’s Boys Choir Christ

Miami Not Eligible as Ford Grants Aid Private Colleges

Dr. John D. Millett of Miami University welcomed a Ford Foundation gift totaling 250 million dollars to private colleges nationwide. Ohio had 33 colleges receive grants. Miami, a state-supported school, was not eligible. The plan aims to raise faculty salaries by about four percent next year and encourage endowment growth within five years.

Oxford John D. Millett Miami University Ford Foundation Foundation Ohio Millett Dr. Millett

West Middetown students present operetta at PTO meeting

West Middleton Grade School students plan an operetta for the West Middletown PTO meeting at 8 p.m. tomorrow. Students will receive treats after the event.

West Middetown West Middletown

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