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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1962
Page
2
Lebanon, Warren County, faces the loss of Production Plating Works, the second largest employer and a million-dollar payroll, after Triton Corp of Indianapolis purchased its plant machinery and inventories and planned moving operations out of state. Union charges surface over Huyler’s sale talks as workers face termination.
Oakland resident Richard Click, 46, stepped from his car to confront a rude motorist who was not in the other vehicle. His bumper had hooked the hitch and dragged the car two miles from across a bridge to Oakland, before police were told.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Taylor 85 of Germantown Rt 1 died yesterday at Deanie Rose Nursing Home in Dayton after six months illness. A Germantown resident since 1926 she belonged to First Church of God born in Owsley County Kentucky. Survived by husband William six sons Albert McKee Ky George Peasttown Walter Germantown Rev Lee Taylor Douglas Ariz Rev Clay Taylor Tucson Ariz Clarence Mt. Dora Fla a daughter Mattie Shaffer and 25 grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Monday at First Church of God with Rev J L Bates and Rev Elmer Lykins officiating. Burial in Germantown Cemetery. Friends may call John Arpp Funeral Home tomorrow after 2 p.m. and at the church Monday after 12:30 p.m.
Miss Emma Kehr 78 at Campbell Convalescent Home to have service 2 PM Monday Pereschel Mrs Florence G Walters Sidney NY formerly Hamilton to have service 10 AM Monday Colligan Mrs Elizabeth Brand 92 of 3569 Pleasant Ave see Mass 9:30 AM Monday St Ann s Church
Washington Court House Ohio Municipal Court Judge Max G Dice died Friday in Memorial Hospital after suffering a stroke in his courtroom. He was 68 and had served as municipal court judge since 1955 and previously as probate and juvenile court judge of Fayette County.
Wade says there are no issues with the new owner despite another source quoting the Triton attorney about harassment of management by employees and the labor union. Production Plating was founded in Lebanon in 1928 by W. C. Enghauser. Howard C. Fogle, VP of the plant, says only straight time employees remain. the $250,000 building leased from a Cincinnati firm remains with no definite plans.
The motor on a fur nace blower overheated and shorted, causing about 35 dollars damage at Thelma Weaver’s home at 421 Yankee Road yesterday around 11 a.m. Firemen also responded to a false alarm at 10 p.m. for a train oil car explosion on the Big Four lines near Grand Avenue and Waite Street, with no blast or fire.
Weil, Roth & Irving, Inc. secured a $12,000 bond bid for Mackinaw Subdivision water and sewer extension. An assessments board proposed charges of $729.45 per unit after adjustments, higher than the initial $675. Council approved the revised figure following reviews and objections by some homeowners. The award came after evaluating bids from three other firms.
Gov. Michael V. DiSalle appointed Highway Director Everett S. Preston to the Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. Preston leaves his highway post January 14 and will serve the unexpired term of the late Charles Hatch through September 25, 1964, joining Hal G. Spurs and Murray D. Shaffer on the board.
Warren County Commissioners rejected a plan to rezone a 30 acre tract east of Middletown from business to light industrial use to permit a trucking terminal. The land at the southwest corner of Ohio 122 and Union Road lies east of I 75 and is owned by Harry Mehl. A second rezoning request for a nearby tract west of I 75 owned by William Culbertson was delayed pending prosecutors’ opinion on hearing timing.
State police investigated seven skidding incidents from Friday morning to today, resulting in two injuries. Mrs Mary Bryant, 44, of Franklin, was treated at Middletown for injuries after a car she drove skidded off Lytle Five Points Road. Mrs Icy Williams, 40, of Franklin, was checked at Middletown Hospital for a possible back sprain from a passenger ride in the Bryant vehicle. Another crash near Trenton left Mrs Margaret Davis, 38, also of Trenton, with back injuries after her northbound car struck a utility pole on Woodsdale Road. Primary highways were reportedly clear, but drivers were urged to use extreme caution.
In Cincinnati Mrs Am elia Durban 70 died Friday night from injuries after her husband George Durban 72 was struck by an oncoming car. Police said Durban turned in front of Walter Borchees 32 who drove the other vehicle. The accident happened in front of the Durbans home.
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station staff unveiled a holiday drink ratio of nine to one cider to strawberry juice. Wooster station researchers praised the mix and a taste panel awarded it a top rating. Strawberry juice can be prepared by squeezing thawed fruit or blending fresh berries.
The Citizens and Southern National Bank of Macon is constructing a complete fallout shelter with a deep well in its new $500,000 headquarters. Executive vice president Ralph Eubanks says the shelter will house employees and be stocked with emergency supplies.
Harrison McCann 82 founder and honorary chairman of McCann-Erickson and his wife Dorothy were killed Friday in an automobile accident in Old Westbury New York. McCann remained active in business and had visited the New York offices just a day earlier.
Framed in ancient rite language a group of druids gather to shelter sylvan spirits from frost and biting winter winds, decking their halls with holly and evergreen branches as winter ritual protection.
Attorney H C Finkelman represents 129 Franklin Township voters opposing zoning changes to keep area east of Middletown industrial free. signer Jay White cites safety concerns from school buses on Union Road with more trucks anticipated. Landowner Walter Bender opposes changes due to lack of master plan. Finkelman says majority will governs zoning policy. 129 signers nearly enough to place on ballot.
The Amaranth Party for members and families of Imperial Court 34, Order of Amaranth, will be held at the court’s headquarters in the Commercial Building after a 7 30 business session. An initiation of new members will take place during the evening.
Columbus Ohio AP deputy state auditor C W Goble will keep his post after auditor elect Roger W Tracy takes office January 14 The veteran, who previously served as adjutant general under Gov Thomas J Herbert in 1947 48, has held the deputy job since March 1 1955 under Auditor James J Rhodes
A spate of 19 accidents produced five injuries and over 5800 dollars in property damage. Ten drivers were cited as police reported multiple rear end and intersection collisions. Notable incidents included a Crawford Street Grand Avenue crash at 3:45 am with two cars demolished, injuries to Ealeta Sorrell and a no medical treatment outcome.
A total loss was reported for a 1954 sedan driven by Franklin D. Carroll age 27 of 1615 Manchester Road after he struck a light pole on the west side of Verity Park Way near Lafayette Avenue at 11 15 p m He was cited for care Michael R Hess Jr age 20 of 2215
The annual Christmas party for Legion members' children will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the auditorium. Santa Claus and a magician are scheduled to appear while the Ray Brandhoff orchestra, courtesy of the Musicians Union, will play.
Paul Meis man 41 a Mount Healthy suburb construction worker died Friday night from injuries earlier when crushed between two concrete trucks at a Cincinnati job site.
Middletown police arrested 19 year old Robert Lee O Neil of 113 Market Street for armed robbery at Gene's Cafe 2032 Carolina Street Mayfield taking 581 dollars after he sat at the bar two hours with a hand in his jacket pocket. He was charged with armed robbery and attempted armed robbery and held on 7500 bond. The Chili Parlor on Clinton Street was robbed the same night but no money was taken.
Franklin police logged five noninjury traffic incidents yesterday. Gene McGill 26 was cited for improper turn after colliding with Daisey Spencer 34 at Clay and Main. Herman Ward 57 cited for failure to yield in a Fifth and S Main collision. Fred Olincer 44 cited for failure to yield in a Rt 73 S Main crash. A bread truck driver, Frank A Hellard 38, cited for careless driving after a loss of control on a slick road near Oxford Road. Truck damage minor.
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