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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1956

Page

2

Union Blames Harsh Words For Logan-Long Strike

Logan-Long Co vice president Paul Logan expected to file charges against Local 57 of the United Paperworkers AFL CIO with the National Labor Relations Board. About 150 to 160 workers formed skeleton picket lines at the asphalt roofing plant on the second day of a strike sparked by contract negotiations and a dispute over management prerogatives.

Franklin Paul Logan Logan-Long Co United Paperworkers of America AFL Cio Manchester Middletown William McKenzie Cincinnati Schwenker McKenzie Schewenker Logan National Labor Relations Board

Special Officer Assigned To Hit-Skip Investigation

Middletown police appoint Patrolman John Combs as special hit skip investigator amid rising incidents. Lt James Combs says he will pursue all violators, with charges including fleeing the scene of an accident and possible license revocation. Authorities note most cases occur late at night and urge immediate reporting to aid investigation.

Middletown John Combs James Combs Traffic Bureau Combs Lt. Combs

Behind-Scenes Staff Named For Fenwick Junior's Play

The Fenwick junior class play Coveralls directed by Sister Charles Regina S C will be presented Sunday afternoon and evening. Stage managers include Tony Krizan Fred Dakin and Jack Poplin with assistants Robert Zuehlke Tom Trent James Frey and Paul Gray. Rosemary Fay chairs make up assisted by Sue Wood Janice Harmon Rita Steele Carolyn Hamilton Elaine Noeller. Auditorium committee led by Fred Homan includes Jerry Roberts James Kil ey Mike Abell David Tom and Lloyd Aleman. Programs designed by Sheila Rigg with Verna Buchanan and Mary Ann Reider arranging. Posters artwork by John Hummel James Lawler and Tom Fink. Ticket handling by Suzanne Sennet and Helen Walter. Ushering Sunday night at K of C Auditorium by Kay Domanick Helen Hineline Barbara Beiser Nancy Mulligan Elaine Muennich Barbara Wagner. Sunday afternoon usherettes Pat Averdick Dora Donisi Barbara Cooke Mary Hupka Kathryn Waczula Peggy O’Neal. Juniors on stage include Sheila Rigg Jane Dorenbusch Mary Jo Fenders Phyllis Lawson Mark Daley William Russell David Habig Charles Day Nancy Murphy Kay Kenney.

Fenwick Don Elser Charles Regina S. C Tony Krizan Fred Dakin Jack Poplin Robert, Zuehlke Tom Trent James Frey Paul Gray Rosemary Fay Sue Wood Janice Harmon Rita Steele Carolyn Hamilton Elaine Noeller Fred Homan Jerry Roberts James Kiley Mike Abell David Tom Lioyrd Aleman Sheila Rigg Verna Buchanan Mary Ann Reider John Hummel James Lawler Tom Fink Suzanne Sen

At The Movies Showings Thursday and Friday

Paramount presents A Man Alone Hell on Frisco Bay with showings at 1 20 4 40 8 15 and 2 55 6 25 9 50 p m Strands Desert Rats Purple Mask Pony Express Quest of Space Simba Two Gun Lady Running Wild Tarantula Dixie Cruise In Life at Stake Thunder Pass in selected times

Frisco Bay Dixie Cruise

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Manslaughter Charged In Fatal Rt. 40 Crash

Donald E. Rankin 31 of Cincinnati freed on $1500 bond after being bound to the grand jury on a second degree manslaughter charge. His truck rear ended a car driven by William Vaughn 33 of Whitaker Pa, killing him on U S 40 five miles west of Cambridge Ohio.

Cambridge Ohio Donald E. Rankin Cincinnati Guernsey County Rankin William Vaughn Whitaker U. S. 40 Here

Skid Crash Kills Man in Ohio Tragedy

An automobile skidded in slush on Ohio 14 near Twinsburg and collided head on with a tractor trailer. John Kissell, 45, of Floreffe Pennsylvania, was killed in the crash early today.

Akron Ohio Ohio 14 Twinsburg John Kissell Floreffe

Baton Twirler Miss Sandusky Wins Honors at Festival

Miss Shirley Kay Sandusky a 12yearold Middletown baton twirler earned ninth place at the Winter Carnival in St Paul Minnesota. She competed against 125 champion twirlers from the United States and Canada and represented Ohio in the Parade of States baton section. The festival televised on Wide World is ongoing. She was named Miss Junior Majorette of the Month by Drum Major magazine. The Sanduskys reside at 1716 Dix Street.

Shirley Kay Sandusky Middletown St. Paul Minn Edward Sandusky United States Canada Ohio

Republican Women Hear Mrs Fath at Middletown Club

The Middletown Woman’s Republican Club hosted a covered dish dinner at Mrs. Clester Pieratt’s home on Franklin Street with Mrs. James Fath of Hamilton as guest speaker. discussion covered the women’s Republican convention in Washington next month and biographical sketches of GOP candidates in the May primary, plus a musical program by Mrs. E. A. Badger.

Middletown Woman's Republican Club Clester Pieratt Franklin St James Fath Hamilton Washington, D. C E. A. Badger

Golden Agers Club Founding Is Celebrated

About 100 members and guests attended an open house at the Civic Association to mark the Golden Age Club’s third anniversary. The program featured singing, readings, a remarks by Rev. Louis R. Wolter, congratulations from Armco Steel Corp and YMCA, a magic show by John Wolf, a trumpet solo by Richard Roof, and a birthday cake gift from Armco. Mrs. Lida Rothgeb, the club’s oldest member, turned 91 last month.

The Civic Association John Brumley Louis R. Wolter Mark Walke Armco Steel Corp Wolter L. F. Reinartz Armco Dick Hofferbert YMCA John Wolf Middletown Richard Roof Robert Stegmiller Lida Rothgeb

Minor Accidents Reported On Wet Butler Roads

Two hit skip incidents occurred among three city traffic accidents, all on wet Butler roads. No injuries reported. Helen Lane’s parked car at 443 Yankee Rd. was backed into by a truck in the 1200 block of Girard Ave at 3 05 p.m., $50 damage. Clyde Bowlin’s parked auto at 500 Ross St. was struck by an unknown car at the 900 block of 9th Ave, $75 damage. Luther Tutt’s parked car at 401 5S Sutphin St. was struck by Clara Paynter’s auto on Lamneck St near Grand Ave at 4 15 p.m., $150 damage.

Helen Lane Yankee Rd Girard Avenue Clyde Bowlin Ross St 9Th Avenue Luther B. Tutt Sutphin St Clara Paynter Moore St Lamneck Street Grand Avenue

National Roundup Tops Scout Leaders Agenda

Local roundup representatives to the national Girl Scout parley in June will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Girl Scout clubroom along with Hamilton delegates. Patrol leaders will be selected and plans concerning equipment and requirements for the Michigan roundup will be discussed. Miss Yvonne Wellman, Girl Scout executive director, will be in charge of Saturday's session.

Girl Scout Hamilton Michigan Yvonne Wellman

Cigarette Blamed For Car Fire In City

A cigarette caused a front seat fire inside a car owned by William Cox at 634 8th Avenue. Firemen from Companies 1 and 3 extinguished the blaze after responding to an alarm at Lincoln Street and 8th Avenue at 12 35 a.m. The damage was about 75 dollars.

William Cox 8Th Ave 8Th Avenue Lincoln Street

Boy 11 Drowns as Swim Class Begins at YMCA

In Akron Ohio an 11 year old non-swimmer named Thomas Lee drowned shortly after a YMCA pool swim class started. Lifesaving attempts failed as about 40 youths were present nearby.

Akron Ohio YMCA Thomas Lee

Rosebud Club to Meet and Church Box Social Set

The Rosebud Club will meet at 8 30 p m tomorrow at Mrs Clarence Oliver home 919 8th Ave A box social begins at 7 30 p m tomorrow in the New Hope Baptist Church basement sponsored by the church Usher Board.

Rosebud Club Tomorow Clarence Oliver 8Th Ave New Hope Baptist Church Church Usher Board

City Commission Fresh Favor On Hiring A Personnel Man

City commissioners signaled they would look favorably on a proposal to hire a full time personnel superintendent for city government though no action was taken on the Civil Service Commission recommendation. The panel urged training in intelligence testing and stronger payroll control while strengthening ties with the city manager.

Civil Service Commission Charles W. Thompson City Commission

200 Attend Achievers Open House at Civic Association

Local Junior Achievers hosted a three day open house drawing over 200 guests at the Civic Association. Achiever guides from 16 JA companies led visitors through workshops while Mrs Rhediar Jones oversaw receptionists. Planner C J Tranter praised JA members for their displayed effort during National Junior Achievement Week.

Civic Association Rhediar Jones C. J. Tranter

Three Minor Hit-Skip Incidents Reported Last Night

State patrol reported three minor traffic accidents on slick roads in Butler and Warren Counties outside cities. No injuries occurred as officers from Post 9 noted highways were in good condition this morning and only wet.

Butler Warren Post 9

Bigger Draft Calls Studied

Washington reports a tentative plan to shorten active service for draftees from 24 to 18 months. Up to 100000 draftees could join the ready reserve for at least four years while draft calls rise, possibly doubling. The program, if adopted, would be temporary and end by June 1957 without new legislation.

Washington Wilson

Theft hits polio funds and cash from local shops

Police report thieves stole 181.52 dollars from Thomson Radio-TV at 1718 Tytus Ave and struck a fourth polio coin box this week. Entry was gained by smashing a window into the east repair room. Detectives Fouts and Gray led the probe. Other coin box thefts included about 5 dollars at the Rainboe Inn, 1801 Garfield St, and small sums at the Chili Parlor, Band Box Dry Cleaning, and Dixie Cleaners.

Thomson Radio-Tv Tytus Ave Radio and Television Service Paul Fouts Harold Gray Dixie Cleaners Central Ave Rainbow Inn Garfield St N. Clinton St N. Broad St

Space still open on Middie bus to Lima game

About a dozen seats remain on a special bus for Middletown High students and fans to see the Middies play in Lima tomorrow night. Round trip fare is $2.50. Bus departs from the high school at 3 15 p.m. Reservations can be made at the high school office.

Middletown High Middies Lima

Surprise towel in detergent box sparks buyer delight

Mrs. Olmsted reveals she found a Cannon kitchen towel inside a Breeze detergent box at Giant Economy. She notes Breeze is the detergent for all washing needs and jokes about the unexpected bonus. Lever Brothers, N. Y.

Breeze Mrs. Olmsted Lever Brothers N. Y

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