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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1958

Page

2

Strike Closes Keuthan Plant in Valley Wide Action

The Keuthan foundry division of Black Clawson Co and 75 local workers, plus 200 at the Hamilton foundry, idled by a Valley wide strike of the Foundry Workers Union AFL CIO. About 1,000 workers across 20 plants protested a rejected wage offer. the walkout may spread to 44 more plants with 3,200 workers.

Keuthan Foundry Black Clawson Co Foundry Workers Union AFL- Cic Black Clawson Hamilton Cincinnati Dayton Miami Valley Hollan Washburn Cincinnati International

Vehicle theft hits Excello resident as car parts vanish

David Rader of 1006 Ferrer St Excello reported his car would not start and his engine had been stripped of a fuel injection unit battery distributor coil and fan belt. The theft occurred while the car was parked near 3105 Ben Harrison St Sunday afternoon.

David Rader Ferrer St Excello Sheriff's Deputies Ben Harrison St

Power blackout hits Tytus Avenue area area

A two hour power outage affected Tytus Avenue from Maple Park to Woodhill Cemetery during a cold snap. Wires at 2213 Whittier St. snapped in high winds causing the blackout, which began at 4 20 a.m. and was restored by 7 05 a.m.

Tytus Avenue Maple Park Woodhill Cemetery U. S. 25 William K. Robinson Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Whittier St Dixie Heights

Camden Woman In Critical Condition After Crash

Mrs. Doris Grinstead, 35, of Camden, was in critical condition at Mercy Hospital with a neck injury from a Saturday night crash near Richmond. She had been taken to Reid Hospital in Richmond before transfer. Sheriff Rex Gilmore said her car driven by husband Woodrow Grinstead skidded on snow, went through a fence on Indiana 227 south of Boston. son Woodrow Jr., 15, was unhurt.

Hamilton Doris Grinstead Lafayette Ave Camden Mercy Hospital Richmond Reid Hospital Uncin County Rex Gilmore Grinstead Woodrow Ind Boston Woodrow Jr

Miami University Celebrates 149th Birthday With Convocation

Miami University marks 149 years as a university with an all school convocation in Withrow Court where President John D. Millett outlined plans for a year long sesquicentennial beginning February 17, 1959. Dr. Walter Havighurst spoke on Miami's history from the 1809 charter while noting the institution's early ties to Abraham Lincoln.

Oxford Miami University Withrow Court John D. Millett Miami Walter E.havighurst Ohio General Assembly Abraham Lin

Thompson to Speak on New City Payroll Tax at Civitan Meeting

City manager Charles Thompson will discuss the new payroll tax at the Civitan Club meeting tomorrow.

Franklin Aims Drive in Water Bill Office and City Garbage Reform

Franklin city manager John Heintz unveils two modernization plans for council tonight. Proposed first floor water office with drive in window could be a national first, enabling early street department routing. Project costs about 30000 for a year one payoff, then lower costs later. Also a move to municipal garbage collection saving about 40000 annually, requiring a new packer truck and possibly two workers. Council also reviews emergency squad planning and water meter repair progress.

Franklin John Heintz U.S Heintz 4Th Street Dow Franklinites Water Department Joe Gribble

Charges Filed In Death Of Lebanon Student

Lebanon authorities filed charges in the death of 15 year old Daniel Lee Coates after a car incident Saturday night. C Donald Martin 26 of Loveland was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Autopsy cited ruptured liver and injuries. death ruled an accident. Coates freshman at Lebanon High School.

Lebanon Richard Satterthwaite Daniel Lee Coates C. Donald Martin Loveland Rt. 2 Coates Johnson Funeral Home Young General Hospital Cincinnati Satterthwaite Martin Young Coates Loveland Lebanon High School Harry Indiana David Germany Sue Shilling Dayton

Ice Rink Attendance Drops at Sunset Skating

The Sunset ice rink remains flooded nightly since February 8 under director Tom Carlson as crowds dwindle from last month’s peak of 900 on a Sunday. The rink operates weekdays 3 to 9 pm and weekends 9 30 am to 9 pm.

Icce Tom Carlson Parks and Recreation

Bright Object Lights Ohio Sky Meteorite Seen Across State

Ohio patrolmen and motorists reported a bluish green to fluorescent white flare crossing the night sky last evening. The object moved northeast to southwest, streaking toward the ground near 9 10 p m and vanishing in four to six seconds as observers in Zanesville Lancaster and West Jefferson watched.

Columbus Ohio Zanesville Lancaster West Jefferson

New Scout Unit Joins Franklin Area Council

Another new unit has joined the Mound Builders Area Council Explorer Post 51 sponsored by the Franklin Optimist Club. A dozen boys are registered and meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut in Franklin. Explorer advisor is Elbert L. Stoner Jr. Clarence Ross Mote is institutional representative and committee chairman.

Mound Builders Area Council Explorer Franklin Optimist Club Franklin Elbert L. Stoner Jr Clarence Ross Mote Chaiman

Mayfield Scouts Hold Blue and Gold Dinner

One hundred fifty Cub Scouts and parents attended a Blue and Gold dinner for Pack 15 held in the Mayfield School cafeteria. Chairmen were Mr and Mrs Richard Hickman. Ralph Mull Mayfield School principal was guest of honor with Richard Bendel as cubmaster.

Richard Hickman Mayfield School Ralph Mull Richard Bendel

Adams' Shifting Party Labels Highlight Political Flexibility

The historical figure John Quincy Adams is described as frequently changing party affiliation from Federalist to Republican to Whig and finally to Abolitionist, illustrating evolving political positions over his career.

U.S John Quincy Adams

Mass Strike Threatened Against Power Companies

Dayton reports a potential mass strike against 15 Ohio Valley power firms after UVUA delegates vote to support Kyger Creek plant workers. Kyger Creek near Gallipolis faces a Wednesday strike vote. OVEC, UWUA plan talks with a federal mediator Tuesday to resolve the contract dispute.

Dayton Ohio Ohio Valley Utility Workers Union of America UVUA Ohio Valley Electric Corp OVEC Kyger Creek Gallipolis UWUA Atomic Energy Commission Pike County

Hunters Bay 9 More Foxes in Warren County Drives

Warren County Bears Club doubled fox catches during two weeks of Saturday drives. Ninety volunteers trapped nine foxes in Red Lion area last Saturday after ten in the prior week. Charles Johnson leads the drives. next meeting at Blue Ball Amen Church at 9 a.m. lunch funded by Geneva Fellowship Class. proceeds go to the church. Hunts may extend to Butler County areas next week.

Warren County Bears Club Red Lion Charles Johnson Blue Ball Amen Poe Geneva Butler County

Explorers Plan Rummage Sale to Fund Meeting Place

Explorer Post 99 sponsors a rummage sale on Saturday March 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Middletown Fire on Forrer Street in Amanda. Donations of dishes tables toys or clothes welcome by calling GA 3-7826 or GA 3-6692 after 5 p.m.

Explorer Post 99 South Middletown Forrer Street Amanda

Police Briefs Note Local Thefts And Recoveries

Police report several thefts including two fender skirts from Junior Brewer’s car and two from Ronnie James’s vehicle plus a bicycle taken from Joe Slas er. A car owned by the Joe Frank Co. Dayton with license YRP was stolen on 7th Avenue. Pts Louis Pierce recovered a car stolen from J&J Bowling Lanes on S Main Street. The auto owned by Dale Miller was found at N Verity Parkway and N Clinton Street. State patrol recovered another car near Franklin that had been stolen from Reece Lake Germantown.

Junior Brewer Yankee Rd Joe Slaser 1St Ave Ronnie James Charles St YRP Joe Frank Co Dayton 7Th Avenue Louis Pierce J&j S. Main Street N. Verity Parkway N. Clinton Street Dale Miller Grand Ave Franklin Reece Lake Germantown Stollen Jefferson Avenue John Robison Paul Shields Baltimore St

Miami Paper Program Under Review At Miami University

The Ohio paper industry advisory board will review the first year of Miami University's pulp and paper technology program at a March 20 meeting. The four year curriculum and industry financial support plans were set after a 14 month effort. Class of 1961 recruited with industry aid. several freshmen receive industry scholarships. H. E. Whitaker of Mead Corp. Dayton chairs the advisory group.

Oxford Ohio Paper Industry Miami University Ohio H. E. Whitaker Mead Corp Dayton

Burglars Invade McKinley School

Thieves broke into McKinley Junior High on S Verity Parkway over the weekend. Glass in boiler room and principal office door was broken. They ransacked twenty rooms and offices, took keys, and drank several dairy drinks. Detective Ed Poling investigated.

McKinley Junior High School S. Verity Parkway Ed Poling Yester

Minor Damage in Two Franklin Crashes

Two Saturday crashes in Franklin caused $475 damage to four vehicles. The first wreck on Main Street near Jackson involved Eleanor Lewis and Wallace Spark. The second accident at Main and Bryant streets involved Elza Warman and Cecil Jenkins.

Franklin Main Street Jackson Eleanor Lewis Skokia An 'Dr Wallace Spark Frankilin Rt. 1 Main and Bryant Streets Elza Warman Dayton Cecil Jenkins Warren Ave

Middletown Reports Weekend Traffic Accidents Rise to Nineteen

Frigid weather plus a two day count yields 19 Middletown traffic accidents. One fender bender near State Patrol Post 9 and several city crashes caused varying damage and injuries outside the city, though none in Middletown itself. Police report arrests for no operator's license and leaving the scene after a snow related collision on Yankee Road.

Middletown City

Gray Ladies Are Honored In Dayton

A Dayton ceremony at the Veterans Administration Center honored five Gray Ladies from the Middletown Red Cross chapter for long service hours 1000 hours for Mrs. Milton Schaps 500 hours for Mrs. Cass Mangold 300 hours for Mrs. Herman Gabbard and 100 hours for Mrs. Thomas Dixon and Mrs. E. O. Long Also present were Mrs. Don Beasley Mrs. Edwin Howe Mrs. Roy Tanner and Mrs. Otis Grant VA officials Joseph Conlin A H Wagner C L Nordstrom and A Thomas Tomasulo spoke or presided.

Dayton Veterans Administration Center Middletown Red Cross Milton Schaps Cass Mangold Herman Gabbard Thomas Dixon E. 0. Long Don Beasley Edwin Howe Roy Tanner Otis Grant Joseph Conlin

Alumni Group elects Hamilton Assn president in Oxford

Herbert Canada was elected president of Miami University's Hamilton Alumni Association at the annual dinner in the Miami University Center Oxford. He succeeds Esther Wieche as leader.

Oxford Herbert Canada Miami University Hamilton Alumni Assn Esther Wieche

Brotherhood Week Message Bridges Nations and Markets

R L Gray president of Armco Steel Corp urges true brotherhood starting at home as a path to world peace. He cites Middletown and Armco International as examples where diverse people work together in business and trade despite differences. Tomorrow: Robert McDade.

National Brotherhood Middletown

Western Dance Night at YMCA Fosters Western Theme

A Western style dance party sponsored by the YMCA Young Adult Co-eds unfolds Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the YMCA auditorium. Roy and Velma Stutz, former leaders of the Two-by-four Square Dance Club, will lead square dances along with mixers popular and old fashioned steps and waltzes. Open to young adults and young marrieds.

YMCA Roy Velma Stutz

Fire crews aid man in breathing trouble at home

The emergency squad assisted John Perrin Jr., 39, of 1213 Prospect Ave, when he was unconscious and struggling to breathe at his residence. Perrin was transported to Middletown Hospital by Bailey's ambulance after the 6:53 p.m call.

John Perrin Jr Prospect Ave Perrin Middletown Bailey

Free Book On Arthritis And Rheumatism

An advertisement offers a free book titled Arthritis and Rheumatism that claims drugs provide only temporary relief and promotes a non surgical treatment used since 1919. No obligation is required to request the book from The Ball Clinic Dept. 1922 in Excelsior Springs Missouri.

Ball Clinic Excelsior Springs Missouri

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Keuthan Miami Valley Foundrymen's Assn Whittier Street Camden Woman Miami U. 149 Uks Agate Charles Ada Coates Ohio 48 South Lebanon Chester Duff Middletown Hospital Ralph Young Mayfield William R. Munger Cleveland Hunters Bay Explorers Plan Sale FBI American Legion Post Up For McKinley Joseph Moor Sycamore St 14Th Avenue Verity Parkway Yankee Road Moore Everett Carter Highland St Garvin Travis Carter Everett Hall George Garlinger Main St S. Clinton Street 1St Avenue Atuos Joseph Knapp Sherman Ave Carl Sorrell Highview Rd Melampy R. L. Gray Armco Steel Corp Armco International Iron Curtain Robert McDade George Washington Thriftichecks Thrifticheck O & B Bank ThriftsCheck Ogluty-Bornity Bark and Trust Co Terre Central Office Central Ave Nelbar Office Cor Nelber, Verity & Tytes
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