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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1955

Page

2

Thieves Take Cash From Two Broad Street Churches

Police report two church break ins on Broad Street netted about 872.50 in cash. St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church lost about 65 from the office after glass was broken, while Calvary Methodist yielded 7.50 from three glass jars. Juvenile speculation noted and warnings issued to church officials.

S. Broad Street Roy Crout H. H. Jung St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church Calvary Methodist Church S. Broad St Louis Janka O.S. Hall Joseph Blackmore

Medic Talks On Health In Industry

About 140 foremen and nurses attended a Middletown training session where Dr. W E Obetz of the Ohio Industrial Commission outlined occupation diseases such as dermatitis lead poisoning and silo cosis. He noted 1953 industrial disease claims totaled 2 878 000 and urged better facilities clothing and job assignment practices plus petroleum cleaning agents. A guided Aeronca plant tour followed his talk with next week’s session set in Aeronca’s conference room led by local officials and company personnel.

Middletown W. E. Obetz Division of Safety and Hygiene Ohio Industrial Commission Obetz Aeronca Larry Osborne Clyde Pierson Middletown High School Louis Brown Armco Steel Corp Paul Wilson Middletown Safe Covnell

Three Forfeit Bonds Filed In Franklin Court

Three defendants failed to appear in municipal court and bonds were forfeited by Judge J. T. Riley. William Beakler of Miamisburg forfeited a $100 bond for driving while intoxicated, James Robert Browder of Miamisburg forfeited a $15 bond for speeding, and John Heckler Sr. of California Kentucky forfeited a similar bond for reckless operation.

Franklin J. T. Riley William Beakler Miamisburg James Robert Browder John Heckler Sr California

Pike Bonds Endangered by Legislature Power Shift

Allison C. Neff of Armco Drainage warns that allowing the Ohio Legislature to authorize bond sales and set the turnpike right of way could jeopardize funding for the Cincinnati Conneaut Turnpike. Opponent William Reardon argues the Ferguson bill would transfer too much authority from the turnpike commission. About $700,000 has been allocated for location studies as the proposed toll road would traverse southeastern Butler County near Blue Ball.

Cincinnati-Conneaut Ohio Allison C. Neff Armco Drainage & Metal Products Co Ohio Highway and Turnpike Assn Ohio State Highways and Public Utilities Commission Columbus Nfl William Reardon Cincinnati Turnvike Commission of Authority General Assembly Neff Butler County Blue Ball

Lone Mishap Mars Record

Yesterday a rear end collision at N Main and Central Avenue caused 140 dollars in damage. David Pence 23 West Middletown Rt 2 said he stopped to avoid pedestrians crossing against the light. La Verne Lillian James 36 300 Marshal Rd reported unable to stop in time. Pence’s car 90 dollars damage James car 50 dollars. The second mishap on Ohio 747 south of Rt 4 involved James Burgim 38 Struck by Lawrence Haskell 35 Hamilton. occurred at 10 20.

N. Main Street Central Avenue David Pence West Middletown James Ohio 747 Rt. 4 James Burgim Bree Dr Eg Auto Lawrence Haskell Preston - Glendale Pike Hamilton

Adventists To Lead Service At Lebanon Prison Farm

The Missionary Volunteer Society of Middletown Seventh Day Adventist Church will conduct worship services February 6 at Lebanon Prison Farm starting at 4 PM. Miss Lillian Hall will preside with Miss Marjorie Mills assisting. Leon Miles, senior leader and teacher, will show a religious film. the society visits the farm the first Sunday of each month.

Missionary Volunteer Society Middletown Seventh-Day Adventist Church Lebanon Prison Farm Lillian Hall Marjorie Mills Leon Miles

Armco Stock Soars On Proposed 2-1 Split And 60 Million Plan

Armco Steel Corp stock climbed on the NYSE after directors proposed a two-for-one split and a 60 million dollar capital expenditure for capacity expansion. Shareholders of record Feb 11 will receive a 90 cent dividend, with the issue to be split after authorization at the April 22 annual meeting.

Armco Steel Corp New York Stock Exchange Armco New York San Francisco Exchange Charles R. Hook Middletown Hook Armco International Corp

At The Movies showings at Paramount Strand and more

Paramount shows French Line at 2:45 6:20 9:30 p.m. and Rambo Prison at 1:30 5:00 8:20 p.m. Strand plays High and Mighty at 1:15 5:10 9:05 p.m. Ride Vaquero at 3:40 7:35 p.m. Wednesday offers Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at 1:15 5:15 9:20 p.m. A Woman's Face at 3:20 7:25 p.m.

Rambo Dr. Jeky Mr. Hyde

Shafer-Nelbar underpass opening eyed for Feb 13

City Manager Howard H. Kramer said McGraw Construction plans a concrete pour today unless rain stops it. If the pour proceeds, a Feb 13 ceremony may be held though some concrete work might remain unfinished, with enough completed for City Commission acceptance.

Shafer-Nelbar Howard H. Kramer McGraw Construction Co Kramer

Salvation Army Auxiliary reports Christmas drive totals

At a luncheon meeting the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary announced a Christmas effort of 9353.51 with a booth collection of 676.20. 150 dolls were dressed for Toy Land, and plans for an antique fair March 12 13 at the Manchester Hotel were discussed to fund Salvation Army work.

Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Charles Johnston Citadel Corps William L. Bergman Cecil Kindred Salvation Army Toyland Project Kenneth Coburn Manchester Hotel Auxiliary

Polio Booth Nets $132 From Downtown Drive

Epsilon Sigma Alpha ran a downtown polio booth on its last day collecting 132.42 as part of a total of 3404.10, down from 4076.16 last year. Y-Teens submitted 370.28 from Tag Day last Saturday. WPFB polio auction begins today with final bidding on Feb 8 at the Paramount Theater stage.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha WPFB Paramount Theater

Pack Six Awards Cubs New Honors

Members of Dens One, Five, Two and Seven of Pack Six received advancements in cubbing led by cub master Wally Frayer. Awards included Wolf Silver Arrow and Service Star for John Conarroe, Jim Brooks Lion Gold Arrow Silver Arrow and Webelos, John Hunt Bear Badge and Gold Arrow, Harold Knep shied Bear Badge and Service Star, Buster Strassburger Bear Silver Arrow and Service Star, Jim Can Jim Canada Bear Gold Arrow and Bear Silver Arrow, with Bobcat awards to David Clendenin Michael Bowling Eddie Piewatt and Danny Tutt. One car service pins went to Dan Daly Dwicht Wa ters Ross Hollenbauch Kenneth Carder Robert Barnhart Walter Hackney Roger Phillins Russell Phillins Bobby Conlee David Fisher Donald Schmidt Bruce Frallie Cleas Hunt June Daly. Pack Six will meet in uniform at First Methodist Church for Sunday church service.

Wally Frayer John Conarroe Jim Brooks John Hunt Harold Knepshied Buster Strassburger Jim Can- Jim Canada Bear David Clendenin Michael Bowling Eddie Piewatt Danny Tutt Dan Daly Dwicht Waters Ross Hollenbauch Kenneth Carder Robert Barnhart Walter Hackney Roger Phillins Russell Phillins Bobby Conlee David Fisher Donald Schmidt Bruce Frallie Cleas Hunt June Daly First Methodist Church

Dose Of Rat Poison Hospitalizes Woman

A 36 year old local woman was listed in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after reportedly taking rat poison at her home. Police received the call at 1 10 a.m. today.

Middletown Hospital

February Building Runs Off With $164000 Permits

Middle town kicked off February construction with permits totaling $164000 issued before noon by acting inspections chief Frank Ludewig. Armco Steel Corp. received two permits for buildings to support a new water treatment system valued at $132000, built by McGraw Construction Co. One building will house filter equipment and the other a pumping station. A basement addition to the Episcopal Church of the Ascension was approved for $10000.

Middletown Frank Ludewig Armco Steel Corp Treatment Sysem McGraw Construction Co Episcopal Church of the Ascension

GI Bill Debate Clarifies Education Benefit Eligibility

Veterans and recruiters scramble as new guidance narrows GI Bill education benefits for those not sworn in before midnight. Rep Schenck's letter hints at possible full benefits if Senate passes a House measure, but local offices warn the timing is late. The VA notes new peace time benefits may apply to future enlistees.

Paul Schenck Ren. Schneck Senate House Thos Veterans Administration

Police Briefs Report Arrests on Various Warrants

Police yesterday arrested Fred King a 19 at the rear of the Earle Hotel on an AWOL charge Jack Cretors age 34 at his home on an assault and battery warrant and F ion Hughes age 38 at the City Building on a warrant charging failure to provide.

Fred King Central Ave Earle Hotel Jack Cretors Park St Fion Hughes Crawford

Smoke fills home as defective furnace triggers alarm

Firemen report a defective oil furnace caused heavy smoke at the home of Dean Russ 1246 F len Dr this morning. The blaze caused no damage and firemen from Companes responded at 8 56 a m.

Dean Russ Flen Dr

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