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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1955

Page

2

Crystal Lights Up Huge New Boiler at Tissue Co

Crystal Tissue Co. marked a major plant upgrade with a new steam generator, the largest single improvement in three years. The 100000 pound per hour unit replaces two aging boilers and will power production, electricity, and plant heating amid expansion plans.

Crystal Tissue Co E. E. Grant Howard H. Harrison Harrison Lowell Newman Newman Pany Excello Harry C. Atchley Fred McCray Crystal Crystal Tissue Journal Weith

Youth Shot Behind Prospect Ave Window Peeping Probe

A one year old Middletown boy was shot in the right leg while walking near 1217 Prospect Ave. He was treated at Middletown Hospital and ordered to appear before juvenile authorities. An elderly man reported firing twice from behind the Prospect address. police continued the investigation with Detectives Fouts Janka and officers Barnes and Stephens.

Middletown Prospect Ave Middletown Hospital Prospect Avenue Paul Fouts Louis Janka Jack Barnes Andrew Tephens

Woman Guilty Of Theft Receives Suspended Sentence

In Baltimore Judge Joseph R Byrnes suspended a sentence for Mrs Augustine Bright after she pleaded guilty to stealing 189.13 from her employer. The 32 year old mother of one admitted taking small amounts over six weeks while earning about 20 dollars a week. Her husband is in the Navy.

Baltimore Augustine Bright Joseph R. Byrnes Byrnes Navy

Two 14 Year Olds Nabbed After Germantown Break In

In Germantown at Butter Street and Route 123 two 14 year olds were held after burglars entered Willard Yarnell’s home. Police say the loot included a .22 rifle a banjo a music cabinet and safety razors most items were recovered and no charges filed yet.

Germantown Willard Yarnell Butter Street Rt. 123 S. E. Neff

American Music Conference Estimates Guitar Players Reach Four Million

The American Music Conference estimates that four million Americans play the guitar, highlighting the instrument's popularity across the nation. The figure reflects the scope of hobbyists and potential music industry impact.

The American Music Conference

Labor Unions Back Pension Plan for Ohio Judges

In Columbus labor groups endorsed a Senate bill creating a special retirement system for judges. Led by Howard Metzenbaum and Jacob Clayman, the plan offers 25 percent pensions at 12 years and 40 percent at 18 years. Judges contribute 6 percent. subdivisions must match 6 percent plus deficits.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Senate Howard Metzenbaum Cleveland Ohio Federation of Labor Jacob Clayman Ohio Cio Council Ohio Bar Assay Committee On Ohio Supreme Court

Motorist Arrested For Carrying a Gun

Van Domineck age 35 of 817 9th Ave was arrested on a concealed weapon charge after officers found a .38 caliber gun in his car. Patrolmen responded to a 913 14th Ave call where a left turn led to an argument in which Domineck allegedly pointed the gun at another motorist.

van Domineck 9Th Ave Harry Richardson Leonard McFeeters Robert Sloan 14Th Ave Domineck

Europeans adopt collapsible metal tubes for foods

Europeans package many food products in collapsible metal tubes similar to toothpaste tubes used in the United States. This method offers convenient portioning and preserves freshness, enabling novel packaging for sauces spreads and pastes across shops and kitchens.

United States

Two Cars Rammed At Rail Crossing Cited Driver

A motorist was cited for careless driving after his car struck a stopped auto and pushed it into another at the New York Central Railroad Central Avenue crossing. James H. Hasty, 22, of Van nest Ave., caused about 975 in damage and was arrested.

New York Central Railroad Central Avenue James H. Hasty Vannest Ave Hasty Charles Street Charles Eckhart Trenton Rt. 1 Grover R. Epperson West Elkton Epperson Eckhart William Hale Sherman Ave Hager Haddix Jewell Ave Grand Avenue Wicorf Street Clara Carpenter Thirkield Ave Franklin Nellie Fritzsche Harmon Ave Hamilton 1St Avenue Curtis Street Norman Igo Sycamore St Robert Bowling Franklin Rt Jefferson Road Carolina Street Louise Hartness Winona Dr Arlington Avenue

Ohio House considers emergency funds for Rt. 4 widening

The Ohio House Finance Committee weighing a 25.4 million emergency appropriation to start 42 road projects this year including Rt. 4 four lanes from the S Verity Parkway extension to Hamilton Lebanon Road. The plan pairs with an eight million bond request for future right of way, aiming to finish contracts by August 1 with bonds authorized by the 1953 election.

Ohio House Finance Committee Hamilton-Lebanon Road State Highway Department House Highways Committee House Highway Department Rt. 4 Excello Dick's Creek

Safe Driving Day Report From Butler and Warren Counties

State Patrol Post 9 reports an unofficial safe driving day on Butler and Warren County highways with no auto mishaps between noon yesterday and 10 am today. Officers noted continuous patrol presence south of Middletown.

Butler Warren County State Patrol Middletown

Colored News Musical Program At Bethel AME Church

A local talent driven program starts at 5 p m Sunday at Bethel AME Church sponsored by the Gospel Chorus. Dedication services continue at Friendship Baptist Church tonight led by Rev J M Allen with Rev C N Flanigan in charge tomorrow night. Friday night features Rev Samuel Kirby at Second Baptist Franklin and Sunday at 3 p m Rev R L Robinson of Union Baptist presides. Guests from Middletown Dayton and Cincinnati join Friday 7 45 p m service at Fire Baptist Hamilton with Rev Bert Perkins preaching.

Bethel Ame Gospel Chorus of the Church C. M. Flanigan Friendship Baptist Church J. M. Allen New Hope Baptist Church C. N. Flanigan Bethel Ame Church Samuel Kirby Second Baptist Church of Franklin R. L. Robinson Union Baptist Church Middletown Dayton Cincinnati Fire Baptist Church Hamilton Bert Perkins

Police Arrests in Harmilton County Court and AWOL Case

Police yesterday arrested David V. Alley aged 42 of 1210 Central Ave on a failure to provide warrant from Harmilton County Juvenile Court. James E. Martin aged 20 of 1605 Garfield St was arrested last night at that address on a charge of being AWOL from the Army.

David V. Alley Central Ave Harmilton County Juvenile Court James E. Martin Garfield St Butler County Edgar Whitey) Forest Carolina Street W. Central Avenue Forest

City Commission Delivers Final Readings On Junk Dealer Rules

The commission will give third and final readings to two ordinances regulating junk dealers and second hand auto dealers after earlier revisions. A zoning change petition for Lakeside property between Verity Parkway and Tytus Avenue to general business is on the agenda. The manager will report on the Park Board’s recommendation to purchase property north of Fairmount Avenue.

City Commission Verity Parkway Tytus Avenue Lakeside Park Board Fairmount Avenue Curtis Street

Cozadale Store Held Up by Armored Bandit

Lebanon Special report that Jesse Morgan and Olive Morgan of Cozadale reported an unmasked armed bandit stole more than $100 from their store. The thief, about 5 feet 11 inches tall and 150 pounds, wore a dark grey suit and fled toward a nearby parked car after entering the shop at about 8 p.m. with a .32 caliber revolver.

Lebanon Jesse Morgan Cozaddale Morgan Olive Warren County George Carroll

Locomotive Fuel Use Sparks Freight Efficiency Fact

A historical note states that about two ounces of coal in a coal burning locomotive or two teaspoons of oil in a diesel locomotive can move a ton of freight a mile, illustrating fuel efficiency comparisons.

Trucker to Receive Pro Meritis Medal for Heroism

Floyd J. Pemberton a Detroit truck driver will be awarded the Pro Meritis Medal by the American Trucking Associations at the Michigan Trucking Association banquet. He rescued two women from a flaming car after a collision on December 24 between Lebanon and Mason Ohio.

Detroit Floyd J. Pemberton American Trucking Assn Michigan Trucking Assn Pemberton Commercial Carriers, Inc Lebanon Mason Ohio Elwood Witteberg Dorothy Powell Elaine Cooper Ypsilanti Miss Powell Miss Cooper

Watch Found Near Central Avenue Identified

Det. Capt. Ralph Bauer said a lady's wrist watch found last Thursday on Central Avenue near McKnight Drive has been turned into the city detective's office. Anyone who can identify the watch may claim it.

Ralph Bauer Central Avenue McKnight Drive

Movie Showtimes At The Paramount And Strand

At the Paramount Wednesday and Thursday the Silver Chalice runs at 1 15, 4 00, 6 50 and 9 30 p m On Thursday 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea plays at 1 45, 4 10, 6 30 and 9 00 p m The Strand shows The Wild North Wednesday and Thursday at 1 15, 4 40 and 8 05 p m Carbine Williams plays at 3 00, 6 25 and 9 50 p m on both nights.

Carbine Williams

Circulation Dept Job Opening Near Middletown

In the near future an opening in the Circulation Dept will occur. Work involves boys and their parents acting as agents in towns around Middletown. Requires a car in good running condition and willingness to be trained in circulation work for two or three years. Preference is age 25 to 30.

Middletown

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