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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1952

Page

2

Progress Due To Hurt As Workmen Dig Into Parkway

Verity Parkway will be torn up next week for the second sewer contract in Middletown. Angelo Mara Company of Cleveland will lay pipe from Armco property north to Clinton Street and Central Avenue at a cost of 161 559 dollars. The Burch contract totals 1 194 621.50 dollars for the overall seven million dollar sewer program begun January 10. The Dutch and Haddad firms handle a smaller, parallel pipe-laying project on Verity Parkway.

Middletown Angelo Mara Company of Cleveland Armco Parkway Clinton St Clinton Central Ave The Mara Stabler Haddad Burch Barnitz McKinley

Two Babies Die In Fire At Hamilton

In Hamilton this morning a fire in a home killed Julith Ann Wilson age two and Herman D age one, both children of Elmer and Mrs. Wilson. Baby Tony two months old was saved after being tossed out a chain by the mother. Siblings William three and Edward four escaped uninjured as the mother forced open a coal stove blaze in Veteran Village.

Hamilton Elmer Wilson Julith Ann Wilson Herman D Tony William Edward

Get Rid Of Fear Joint Session Of Clubs Hears

Robert Layman vice president of the Central Bank of Lexington addresses 85 members in a joint Aeronca Management Club and Armco Fabricating Foremen's Club meeting in Aeronca's cafeteria. He cites the American way of life and pioneer fearlessness while Marion Kershner presents Armco a third excellence award. Aeronca also wins. Short meetings follow with club presidents presiding.

Robert E. “Ayman Central Bank of Lexington Aeronca Management Club Armco Fabricating Foremen's Club Aeronca Gene Danner Aeronca Club Marion Kershner National Association of Foremen Armco Club Frank Sanker Reb Wall

Normal Weather Back North Stays Freezing

Frigid conditions persisted across much of the nation with the northern states enduring strict cold. Aberdeen South Dakota reported 15 below zero and Minnesota and North Dakota areas saw sub zero readings while colder air shifted into the Ohio and Tennessee valleys. Temperatures stayed near seasonal levels in the southern half.

Aberdeen S. D North Dakota Minnesota Ohio Tennessee

Auto Fire Report Sparks in Front of Verity Parkway Car

Firefighters from Station 1 extinguished a small under-hood blaze in a sedan parked at 27 North Verity Pkwy. Faulty auto ignition wiring fouled and shorted the system. Vehicle owner C. L. Fulton of 1998 Erie Ave reported negligible damage.

North Verity Pkwy C. L. Fulton Erie Ave

Mrs Root Receives Severe Arm Cut at Home

Miss Margaret Root of 411 Brentwood Street sustained a deep cut to her right arm in a Wednesday fall at her home. A physician treated the wound and she is now recuperating at home.

Margaret Root Brentwood St

Police Briefs Highlight Arrests and Juvenile Mischief

Morgan Street resident Jack Carlisle 36 was arrested on an assault warrant and set to appear before Squire Lammie Bailey. Reports say Sherman Street School youths climbed fire escapes between 4 and 6 pm and threw lighted papers at younger children. Forest Eugene Daniels 26, held on a Wolfe County Kentucky fugitive warrant, had bond set at $1000 and case continued. Daniels had indicated intent to waive extradition but did not sign papers. Deputy sheriffs note a marriage between Daniels and a 1-year-old girl in Richmond Indiana and involvement of crossing the state line with a minor.

Jack Carlisle Morgan St Dorothy Carlisle Squire Lammie Bailey Sherman Theevenings Forest Eugene Danels Wilbraham Rd Wolfe County Daniels Indiana Richmond Ind

Liquor Appeals Set Next Week in Cincinnati

Two area establishments face hearings before the Ohio Board of Liquor Control in Cincinnati next week. John E. Fuchs of West Chester seeks renewals for C-1 D-1 and D-2 permits, and Jesse E. Butt of Gratis seeks renewal of a D-1 permit. Hearings start at 9 a.m. in the Hamilton County Courthouse.

Ohio Board of Liquor Control Cincinnati John E. Fuchs Princeton Pike West Chester Jesse E. Butt Eastain St. Gratis Department Hamilton County

Maple Park Scouts Plan Mother-Daughter Banquet

Brownie Intermediate and Senior leaders met at Mrs. Edwin Schiller home to finalize plans for a mother-daughter Girl Scout banquet in Maple Park. Mrs. Floyd Bell the neighborhood chairman attended and completed the event schedule for 6 p.m. next Thursday in Maple Park School auditorium.

Maple Park Edwin Schiller Jewell Ave Floyd Bell

Proclamation Bans Gatherings In Franklin City

Franklin mayor James A. Rossman issued a proclamation prohibiting all unnecessary public gatherings as a health measure to curb influenza and allied diseases. The order closes Ohio Theater and cancels a Eagles Lodge party while policing loitering in bars and restaurants. Franklin schools closed after 26 percent of 2026 students missed classes amid measles and influenza.

Franklin James A. Rossman Rossman Warren County Board of Health Ohio Theater Eagles Lodge Sept. FE Forrest Burns County Board of Health

Retail Merchants Also Land Armco Annexation Move

The Middletown Retail Merchants' Association endorsed Armco Steel Corporation's request to annex about 600 acres of plant site. Jerome Inwood, the association president, reported the executive committee unanimously authorized a congratulatory letter to Armco’s W. W. Sebald.

Middletown Manchester Armco

Air Force Private Sends Card From St Louis to New Jersey

An Air Force private mailed a postcard from St Louis to Airplane Crash New Jersey and it arrived in Elizabeth without delay. The card simply read I just wanted to see if this gets to you.

Baltimore St Parking Ban Signs Go Up

Baltimore St now has new parking restrictions with signs posted. The west side from First to Girard Ave is restricted at all times and the east side between Central and First Aves plus the west side from Girard to Fairfield Aves restricts except Sundays. Police will monitor for violators.

Baltimore St Joseph Blackmore First Girard Ave Central First Aves Baltimore Girard Fairfield Aves

Kihm Named Chairman of Dealer Committee

Robert Kihm general manager of the Howe Motor Company was elected chairman of Norwood Zone Chevrolet dealers to present suggestions at a five zone regional dealer planning meeting in Detroit February 29. Another chairman will be named at the Detroit conference to meet with representatives of seven other regions. Kihm said 60 percent of dealer suggestions reaching the national level have been put into practice by General Motors.

Robert Kihm Howe Motor Company Norwood Zone Chevrolet Detroit Kihm iGeneral Motors

Protest Said Due Today On Storm Sewers

A Grand Ave neighborhood delegation was expected for the third reading of an ordinance on storm sewer construction. The third reading was set for 1 p.m. today after the second reading at 1 p.m. yesterday and the first at Wednesday night’s meeting. City Manager H. W. Starick had two extra sessions to speed the project, though some residents worry it is moving too fast.

Grand Ave H. W. Starick

Colder, Snow Due Saturday In Middletown Ohio

Weather forecast notes colder midwestern stretch with snow turning to rain by Saturday for Middletown area. Tonight’s low around 30 degrees with cloudy to partly clear skies elsewhere. northern Ohio expected five degrees colder tonight.

Middletown Ohio Mercury

Salvation Army Advisory Board Set Tuesday Meeting

Don Carey chairman calls Advisory Board meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Citadel Clinton Street. It is the first with new commanding officer Capt. William E. Prescott and Capt. Mrs. Prescott with Lt. Wesley Laws following a two day Salvation Army officers conference at Spring Mill Park near Mitchell Ind. Commissioner Ernest Pugmire of New York City spoke at the event.

Don Carey Salvation Army Citadel Clinton St William E. Prescott

Warning on Dealer Tags Amid Court Citing Abuses

Judge Alton H. Combs in Municipal Court warned city car dealers to stop letting buyers use dealer license plates. The ruling followed Edward W. Kroger being fined $10 plus costs for failing to register a motor vehicle and for dealer tag use. Another case, Frank Neal’s $400 bond for intoxication and hit‑and‑run, was forfeited after he did not appear. James Heatherly received $25 fine for careless operation after an accident.

Alton H. Combs Edward W. Kroger Waite St Frank Neal Fleming Rd Neal Pear Manchester Ave McKinley St James Heatherly South Main St

Bicycle Victim Listed In Fair Condition

Jacqueline Brate, seriously injured in a Wednesday bicycle accident on Howard Ave, was reported in fair condition today at Middletown Hospital. She sustained a skull fracture and body bruises when struck by a car driven by Tony Plumbo, 18, of 1808 Logan Ave. Plumbo was fined $50 plus costs in municipal court for careless operation and insufficient brakes.

Jacqueline Brate Howard Ave Middletown Hospital John Brate Tony M. Plumbo Logan

At The Movies Showtimes Friday and Saturday

Paramount screens Banner Line at 1 30 4 20 7 10 and 10 10 p m Flaming Feather at 3 50 5 50 and 6 45 p m Strand presents Ride Em Cowboy at 1 45 5 05 and 8 20 p m Little Abner at 3 30 7 20 and 10 20 p m Saturday Ride Em Cowboy at 1 55 5 40 and 8 55 p m

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