Manslaughter Charge To Be Filed After Man Dies
Tommy Hall, 3, of 909 Wilson St., is to face manslaughter charges after the death of Alva Colwell, 48, of 321 Reynolds Ave., at Middletown Hospital from a skull fracture suffered Friday night. Coroner Garret J. Boone says Colwell died from the head injury. Hall gave a signed statement describing a cafe quarrel with Colwell, who struck Hall after a wristwatch break. Hall worked at the Armco bar and strip division. he is married with three children. Colwell was a member of the Eagles Lodge. funeral plans await word on attendance from his California Navy son. Police continue witness interviews as arrangements are finalized.
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Tommy Hall
Wilson St
Teeny
Alva Colwell
Reynolds Ave
Hell
Colwell
Kingpin
Clinton St
Fitzgeralds
Hall
Fitzgerald
Armco
Eagles Lodge
Anna Mae
Alva, Jr
California
Williame F
Middletown
Geraldine Gentry
Middletoon
Lizzie Blossom
Hamilton
James
Charles
Scott
Cincinnati
McCry-Leffler Funeral Home
Denny and Reinartz Named 1950 Middle town Council Co-Chairmen
C W Denny of Barkalow Electric and Leo F Reinartz of Armco Steel will chair the Middletown Industrial Council in 1950. The nominating committee led by Tom C Venable announced the results at noon after 47 ballots were cast. Other officers include Hugh Harvey vice chairman Charles Stutenroth treasurer and Roy L Patterson secretary. Denny a former Middletown Chamber of Commerce president and Reinartz Armco executive will take office January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Denny, Jr
Barkalow Electric
Leo F. Reinartz
Armco Steel
Middletown
Hugh Harvey
Ohio Bell Telephone Company
Charles Stutenroth
Armco
Roy L. Patterson
Chamber of Commerce
Denny
Iddletown
Manganese Find In Labrador May Boost Armco Steel
Rich manganese deposits found near surface in Labrador Quebec iron fields. Discovery disclosed in Youngstown by Associated Press with firms Armco Youngstown Sheet and Tube Republic National Wheeling set to benefit. Ore can be shipped after a 369 mile railroad is built to water transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armco
Labrador
Quebec
Youngs
District Steel
South Africa
India
South America
Russia
Labrador Mining Exploration Company
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Republic
National
Wheeling
Youngstown Vindicator
George R. Reiss
Reiss
Drivers May Face Examinations for Renewals
Motorists who did not renew 1949 licenses by last September deadline may need fresh examinations when applying for renewals. Deputy registrar Thomas A Galeese said those who do not obtain new licenses by December 31 must get a temporary instruction permit and apply to the State Highway Patrol for a full test. A separate notice sets license plate prices at 2.75 for passenger cars from January 1, valid through March 31, 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galeese
At the Movies Paramount and Strand Showings
Paramount presents That Forsyte Women with Greer Garson and Errol Flynn at 1 52, 4 18, 6 44 and 9 10 p.m. Strand screens Black Bart with Yvonne De Carlo and Dan Duryea at 3, 5 55 and 8 50 p.m. River Lady with Yvonne at 1 30, 4 25, 7 20 and 9 15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Forsyte
Greer Garson
Errol Flynn
Strand
Black Bart
Yvonne DeCarlo
Dan Duryea
Child Swallows Potassium Pills at Middletown Hospital
A two year old boy, Benjamin Lee Whitaker of Trenton Route 1, was admitted to Middletown Hospital in fair condition after swallowing three potassium permanganate tablets on Sunday afternoon. Dr John E Shorts of Franklin treated him, stating the incident occurred about 5 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
Benjamin Lee Whitaker
Wayne Whitaker
Trenton
Route 1
John E. Shorts
Franklin
Birds Sing While Flying Inspires Rapid Human Run Imagery
A vivid metaphor contrasts birds in flight with a human sprint, inviting readers to imagine the sensation of singing at full speed while running, blending nature and athletic vigor in a single evocative idea.
Police Check Theft of Mail Involving United Welding
Police investigated the weekend theft of mail intended for United Welding. Detective Herbert Frazier said 20 to 25 pieces were taken from a car owned by Laura Moore of 1027 Hughes St. Some mail was recovered on Elwood Street, with a package on a nearby porch. several items remained unopened.
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United Welding Company
Herbert Frazier
Laura Moore
Hughes St
Post Ofice
Elwood St
Frazier
Five Children Die In Michigan House Fire Tragedy
Five children in the Bethway family perished when a upstairs bedroom fire swept through a two story farm house near Emmett Michigan. Parents Clarency and Irene Bethway escaped with five other children and the grandmother. Two other children suffered serious burns and were hospitalized. The blaze reportedly started from a heating stove as the family fled through downstairs windows.
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Emmett, Mich
Emmett
Clarency Bethway
Irene
Mr. Bethway
Della
Escajea
Freddie Bethway
Beverly Ann
David
Billy
Thomas
Joe
Lou
Port Huron
Midh) General Hospital
Louis Bethway
Monroe Parents Club Postpones December Meeting
The Monroe Parents Club postponed its December meeting due to the Christmas rush. The regular meeting will be held the third Tuesday in January at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Santa Drops Whiskers To Rush Tron Lung To Local Hospital
Santa Claus becomes a truck driver to Middletown Hospital after a brain injury hampers a child's breathing. Police Officer Shirley Booth and others rush the lung to the hospital as part of Ohio’s iron lung pool. The child is reported in good condition.
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Santa
Santa Claus
Middletown Hospital
Middletown
Shirley Booth
Ferman Rekers
Aeronca Employe
Charles Reuthe
Butler County
Ohio
Airport Improvement Committee to Meet Early in 1950 Middletown
An 11 member committee to study airport improvements at Middletown Airport will convene shortly after the new year. City Commissioner Charles B Stiles will call the first meeting to organize the group and select a chairman. The panel reviews potential projects funded by a government grant, with about 45000 dollars remaining for matching use. Members include Stiles and local businessmen plus a Middletown Flying Club representative. The Civil Aeronautics Administration supports further improvements.
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Middletown
Charles B Stiles
Stiles
George Wedekind
Walter C. Payne
Hugh Wright
Colin Gardner III
John Lawler
R. L. Patterson
Paul Wilson
G. W. Breiel
C. Richard Great
Salvation Army Fund Campaign Reaches Halfway Mark
The Salvation Army reports halfway to its annual goal with 2,519.52 dollars raised under Capt. Kenneth Sharp. Dime Day is planned for Thursday as kettles seek 5,000 dimes. About 400 Christmas basket applications have been filed, with churches sororities and clubs pledging more. Applications are due by Wednesday afternoon at the Family Service Bureau Civic Association for emergency cases. An estimated 425 to 450 baskets will be distributed Saturday to support families beyond the unemployed, enabling meals and toys for children.
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Salvation Army
Kenneth Sharp
Captain Sharp
Sharp
Family Service Bureau
Lad Is Killed By Jellyfish
Brian Andrew McNamara, 10, was attacked and killed yesterday by a giant jellyfish at North Mission Beach near Tully in Queensland Australia. His father fought the creature in a desperate attempt to save him, but the boy died from the stings as the jellyfish swam away.
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Brisbane
Ustralia
Brian Andrew McNamara
North Mission Beach
Tully
North Queensla
Boy Killed in Fall from Fifth Floor Window
New York AP reports Georg Matrive fourteen, of Campbell Ohio, died today in a fall or jump from a fifth floor apartment window. He had visited last September with his brother Michael.
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New York
Georg Matrive
Campbell, O
400 Children Are Feted At Sportsmen Party
Santa Claus delighted more than 400 children at the Sportsmen Club Kiddie Party yesterday afternoon. Arch Robison arranged Christmas films and cartoons with Dayton Power and Light. A January 6 fish fry will start at 5 30 p m. A venison dinner honors a new Boy Scout Troop with Don Carey and others speaking on deer hunting.
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Santa Claus
Sportsman’s Club
Santa
Arch Robison
Dayton Power and Light Company
Don Carey
Elmer Schenck
Earl Fall
Russell Stabler
Police Briefs Reported Stitches After Razor Cut
Theo is Long of 701 Nineteenth Ave was treated at Middletown Hospital after two cuts on his left leg required 14 stitches. Clyde Brandenburg of 3010 Seneca St reported his 15 year old daughter Barbara Jean ran away Saturday night. State patrol cited two men to Municipal Court Franklin Profitt of 1767 Dixie Highway Hamilton faced an alcohol related driving charge after arrest on Route 25 while Robert Salley of 308 Van Iderveer St was charged with operating a vehicle while Patrolmen said he was taken
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Theo
Ninteenth Ave
Middletown Hospital
Clyde Brandenburg
Seneca St
Oneida
Barbara Jean
Franklin Profitt
Dixie Highway
Hamilton
Robert Salley
Vaniderveer St
Lise Wilson
York Ave
Robert L. Ciles
Park St
Main St
Central Ave
Giles
Arthur L. Siebert
Grimes St
Sutphin St
Darecess
Lawrence Shafer
Woodlawn Ave
Winfield Mabry
Miamisburg
Shafer
Dennis Skelly
Mabry
First Ave
Clinton St
Thomas Piersall
Vanderveer St
Kelly Morris
Vannest Ave
Piersall
Morris
Steel Output At Armco Passes Million Tons
Armco Steel Corporation reports over one million tons of steel shipped from East Works Middletown Division this year. L F Reinartz calls the milestone a record surpassing last year, with G D Tranter crediting employee effort, overcoming repairs and power outages to sustain high production. He notes crews faced delays from a blast furnace relining, hot strip mill overhaul, and open hearth floor rebuild yet kept shipments strong. Strikes of darkness, wind, and rain were overcome as crews restored power quickly to prod uction units.
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East Works
Armco Steel Corporation
L. F. Reinartz
Middletown
Hamber
G. D. Tranter
Oene
Hamilton
Two Separate Fire Alarms Reported on Central Ave
Firefighters were called to 1343 Central Ave for a grease fire on a kitchen stove with no damage. Later a Christmas light strand across Central Ave between Broad and Main caught fire and was put out after the power was shut off behind Weber's Cafe. Workmen replaced the strand today.
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Central Ave
Harry Finkelman
Broad
Main Streets
Shut-In Carol Plans Reached By Firemen
Firemen schedule annual Christmas caroling for December 23 with stops by request from shut-ins. Call 34105 before Thursday morning to arrange visits. SPEBSQSA chorus of 40 to 80 voices, Closewires, Highlifers, Roundtowners join in. Ortman-Stewart donates bus. Radio Lab outfits it with PA system. Route planning urged to ensure all chosen stops are covered.
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R. J. Hester
Hester
VFW
Closewires
Highlifers
Roundtowners
Ortman-Stewart Company
Radio Lab
Club At Franklin Plans Yale Party
Franklin Garden Club hosts a Christmas tea at 1 30 Tuesday in Mrs. R. D. Stevens’s home with guests and a Christmas arrangement. Guest speaker is Mrs. Virgil Hutton of Dayton. S. S. Tibball leads the musical program.
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Franklin
Franklin Garden Club
R. D. Stevens
Virgil Hutton
Dayton
S. S. Tibball
Weekend Traffic Slams Police With Nine City Accidents
Police logged nine traffic crashes over the weekend with no injuries. Multiple drivers faced intoxication charges including Leonard Allen 36 of Day ton and Mabry 46 of Mi ami sburg Route 2. Other collisions involved Arthur Siebert 47 and Walter Idenour 50, plus a taxi driver Ernest Hampton 19.
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Denny and Reinartz Industrial Council
Associated Press
Labrador Project
Thomas A Galeese
Local Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Ae Yaga
Jew EL Gruen
Reeves Jewelers, Inc
Sheriff's
Salvation Army Fund
Lad
Dow
Michael
Baker’s Ambulance Service
Funeral Home
Tranter
Yale
Carl Puckett
Part
Puckett
Leonard Allen
Leron St
L. S Cohn
Fleming Rd
Allen
James Herbert Pearl
Artie White
Calvin Hancock
Pean
South Main
Lawrence Adams
Webster St
Everett Anglin
South Ave
Walter Idenour
Sixth Ave
Crawford St
Mary L. Selby
Bryan, St
James Smith
Auburn St
Claude
Lebanon
Ernest L. Hampton
Plymouth St
George E. Denny
South Main St
Verity
Story & Clark
Music House
Social Mon
THUR
Jimmy Dorsey
Deshler
Life Magazine
Dek
China
Screen
Dekall
N. Main ST
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