Armco Worker Killed In East Works Mishap
Harry Barnett a 23 year old Armco maintenance worker died after being struck by a moving cable drum at Armco East Works. He suffered a fractured skull and head injuries when gears unmeshed and the drum spun while he sat on the drum. Fellow worker Dan Abner was injured lightly trying to help. Barnett served in the Army Air Corps and belonged to the American Legion Orioles and Moose lodge. Services set for Crawford Street Church with final burial in Vaughn's Mill Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Barnett
Crawford St
Armco
East Works
Middletown Hospital
Barnett
Dan Abner
Middletown
Garret J. Boone
Butler County
American Legion
Orioles
Moose Lodge
Army Air Corps
Vernon Brunett
Eleanor
Worsey
Jack
Jimmie
Crawford Street
RC. Caudill
Ella McKnight
Vaughn’s Mill
Vaughn's Mill
400 Will Hear N. J. Lawyer's Annual Talk
Nearly 400 persons including women guests are expected to hear New Jersey lawyer Journal manager N. J. Lawyer give his annual review and predictions titled The Half-way Point. The session begins at noon tomorrow at the Manchester Hotel with broadcasting set for 12 50 p m. Rotary president Robert Brown urged punctuality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Lawyer
Journal/manager
Manchester
Robert Brown
Rotary
Lawler
Vital Statistics Deaths and Hospital Notices
Local vital statistics report lists numerous births and deaths with names and addresses in Middletown area. Entries include multiple newborns and deaths at home or in hospital, plus a long list of patients in various hospitals and discharge notes.
Former Yugoslav Army Officer Speaks at Oakland Presby Church
Milo Axel, ex officer in the Yugoslav Army, spoke at Oakland Presbyterian on Sunday about his World War II experiences in Europe from 1940 to 1949. He described being imprisoned behind German lines, forced labor, and choices facing prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Axel
Europe
Oakland Presbyterian
Axel
Germany
Tito
Yugoslavia
United States
Middletown
Return-to-work approved for 300 at Lorain shipyard
Lorain Ohio reports about 300 men recalled to work at the American Shipbuilding Yard Company after production needs. Yard manager John Steinman confirms the move, signaling a partial rebound in employment at the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain, O
American Shipbuilding Yard Company
John Steinman
Local Soloists To Appear With Glee Club Here
Middletown student Mary Jane Buchanan will join Capital University Glee Club Friday night at Roosevelt Junior High School auditorium for One Kiss from New Moon. Gilbert Egelston, a Middletown Senior High School graduate of 1948, will sing The Erie Canal. Accompanist Barbara Irvine, from Evans City, Pa, rounds out the 41 voices under Prof Wilbur E Crist. Tickets available at Lewis Drugs, Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Buchanan
Middletown
Capital University Glee Club
H. Vincent Carter
Roosevelt Junior High School
Wilbur E. Crist
Cc. G. Crist
Barbara Irvine
Irvine
Evans City
Capital University Conservatory of Music
Irvin
Lewis Drugs, Inc
Central Ave
Grand Jury Ends Hearings In Butler County Term
Investigations of the Butler County Grand Jury for the January term opened last Tuesday, were completed Friday. About 50 cases were considered before the jury will be recalled next Wednesday or Thursday to file a report with Judge P. P. Boli of common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County Grand Jury
P. P. Boli
Common Pleas Court
City Planners Consider 24 Lot Subdivision Tonight
The City Planning Commission will meet at 7 15 p m at City Building to vote on a 24 lot subdivision in Harlan park by Broughton Homes Inc The plan adds a new dead end street Wrenn Court with several pre fabricated homes and partial tentative approval has been given Also E W Combs of L Segoe and Associates Cincinnatiwill present progress on a citywide planning and zoning survey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Planning Commission
Harlan Park
Broughton Homes, Inc
Erie Ave
Elwood St
Wrenn Court
Planning Commission
E. W. Combs
L. Segoe and Associates
Cincinnati
Gray Ladies Group To Meet Wednesday
Middletown Gray Ladies Service American Red Cross meets at 7 30 p m on Wednesday per secretary Mrs Dorothy Spears. Members gather twice monthly to discuss improving service to Dayton Veterans Hospital where volunteers brighten the stay of hospitalized veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Gray Ladies Service
American Red Cross
Dorothy Spears
Red Cross
Dayton Veterans Hospital
Actress Myrna Loy to divorce third husband Gene Markey
Hollywood news reports Myrna Loy will end her marriage to writer producer Gene Markey. Loy said a London phone talk led to the decision after both expressed regret. The couple wed in 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Myrna Loy
Gene Markey
London
Markey
1946
Secretary dies in Cincinnati after six week illness
Charles Rex Little aged 48, former executive secretary of the Ohio Valley Soil Conservation and Flood Control Congress, died yesterday in Cincinnati after a six week illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Charles
Rex) Little
The
Ohio Valley Soil Conservation and Flood Control Congress
Fire Houses Collect for Legion Tot Campaign
Middletown fire stations and American Legion Post 218 headquarters on Main St will serve as collection points for the Tot to Tot campaign aiding European orphans. Co chairs Walter F. Pawelkoski and F. H. Gillespie announced the local drive with a January 21 toy deadline. Children are urged to donate a single good toy with a greeting note. weapons or war toys and electrical devices are not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Europe
Middletown
Main St
Walter F. Pawelkoski and
H. Gillespie
C-O
Philadelphia
Lost Duck Arrested At Fourteenth Ave And Yankee Rd
Police officers questioned a duck found loitering at the intersection and brought it to the squad room. The bird remained head attached as officials debated whether to return it home or release it elsewhere if no owner claimed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Ave
Yankee Rd
Trimble
Amburger
Obituary: Frank Barker 41 Merchant Marine
Frank Barker died at 5:30 a.m. in Baltimore Veteran Hospital after a week with pneumonia. He served in the Merchant Marine eight years and formerly worked for Armco. Survived by two children Arthur and Eleanor, five sisters and one brother. Funeral arrangements pending. burial at Woodside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barker
Miles Howard
Middletown
U.S. Marine Hospital
Baltimore
Merchant Marine
Barker
Armco
Arthur
Eleanor Barker
Jewell Howard
West Middletown
Nellie Manns
Grace Barker
Vernie Morrison
Clarksville
Nola Adams
Hamilton
Talmadge
Veterans Village
Baker Funeral Home
Woodside Cemetery
Services for Otto H Linck at Wilson Funeral Home
Otto H Linck, 72, died Saturday at Middletown Rest Home. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev C D Fischer officiating. Burial planned at St Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Trenton. Friends may call Tuesday 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto H. Linck
Middletown Rest Home
Wilson Funeral Home
C. D. Fischer
St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Trenton
Isaac A. Bales Funeral Service Announced
Isaac A. Bales dies at Middletown Hospital. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Church of Christ, burial in Woodside Cemetery, officiated by Rev. W. D. Brock. Visitation today 7 10 p.m. and Tuesday 2 5 and 7 10 p.m. Body to church at noon Wednesday. Survived by widow Hannah a son four brothers including Bernice Leesville La and Florian Washington DC and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Isaac A. Bales
Middletown Hospital
W. D. Brock
Woodside
McCoy-Leffler
Hannah
Bernice
Leesville
Florian
Washington, D. C
Lebanon Woman Dies at 60 in Home Service Planned
Mrs Anna B Liddil aged 60 died Saturday at her Lebanon home. She is survived by husband Edward a son two daughters Mrs Faye Pence of Waynesville and Mrs Charlotte Mentz of Orlando Fla a sister Mrs Grace Stump of Dayton and a brother George Smith of Kentucky Funeral services set for 3 pm at the Oswald Funeral Home with remains at home until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Anna B. Liddil
Edward
Faye Pence
Waynesville
Charlotte Mentz
Orlando
Fla
Grace Stump
Dayton
George Smith
Kentucky
Oswald
Prince Joseph of Bourbon Parma Dies at 75 in Florence
Florence dispatch reports Prince Joseph of Bourbon Parma aged 75 son of Duke Robert of Arma and Maria Pia of Bourbon Sicily. Tulsa note records Nathaniel Reed aged 87 recalling scars from 14 bullet wounds as memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Italy
Prince Joseph of
Tulsa
Okla
Nathaniel Reed
Child Injured In Route 42 Car Crash
A seven year old girl suffered facial cuts and bruises when the car carrying Shirley Kennedy was rear ended on Route 42 at 4 45 p m yesterday State Highway Patrolmen reported Shirley Kennedy passenger in a car driven by her father Edward M Kennedy 40 of 3836 Superior Ave Silverton Ohio was injured when struck by a car driven by Clifford Stroud 51 of Mason Route 1 Stroud was cited to appear in Squire s court at West Chester on a charge of failure to stop within the assured clear distance Kenneth McQuinn 22 of Middletown Route 3 was fined 10 and costs by Mayor Thomas Linn of Monroe for operating an unsafe vehicle His car struck Joseph Constiner 25 Monroe who backed from a private drive into the path of McQuinn s car The accident occurred on Oxford State Route at 7 45 p m yesterday Elmo King 29 Harrison Ind was fined 20 by the Mayor of Harrison Ohio for driving with fictitious license plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Kennedy
Edward M. Kennedy
Superior Ave
Silverton
Clifford Stroud
Mason Route 1
Kennedy
Dimmick Rd
Stroud
Squire's Court
West Chester
Kenneth McQuinn
Middletown
Thomas Linn
Monroe
McQuinn
Joseph Constiner
Oxford State R
Obituary notices for several notable figures across cities
Will M. Sparks 77 retired U S Circuit Court of Appeals judge in Chicago. Dr Franklin Elliott Tuttle 85 emeritus head of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky. Charles T North 57 vaudeville figure known as Chick Thomas. Monty Banks 50 actor director husband of Gracie Fields. Harry A Bilge low 75 dean emeritus at University of Chicago Law. Paul Snowden Russell 57 president director Harris Trust. Roy D Jones retired Army colonel Olympic National Board member. Joseph Alois Schumpeter 66 Harvard economics professor former Austrian finance minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville, Ind
Will M. Sparks
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Hancock County
Ind
Lexington
Franklin Elliott Tuttle
University of Kentucky
Hadley
Mass
Local Theater Leased Under New Agreement
The Midnam Company of Cincinnati leased Hamilton and Middletown Paramount Theaters through Northio Corporation, a Paramount Exhibiting unit, effective January 1 following a Supreme Court ruling. The 10 year leases total about 800000 with a possible rise toward 1000000, for theaters built 20 years ago on Broad Street and Second Avenue near High Street, adding seating for about 4000. Edward L. Hyman, Harry J. Linch, Jack R. Keegan, and John H. More attended the legal transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midnam Company
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Middletown
Paramount
Northio Corporation
Paramount Pictures
Supreme Court
Broad St
Second Ave
Hight
Edward L. Hyman
New York
Northio
Harry J. Linch
Midham Company
Jack R. Keegan
John H. More
Taft, Stettinius and Hollister
Midham
City Manager Applications Reach Twenty One With West Coast Bid
San Carlos California applicant Howard William Brod, 39, city manager of a southern city, joins 20 others for the post. Brod, a Philadelphia native, is in several professional groups and has held multiple city engineering and planning roles. All regions are represented. only two local candidates so far. Screening committee meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Municipal Court room at City Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Carlos
Calif
Far West
Howard William Brod
Brod
Philadelphia
International City Manager's Association
The
American Water Works Association
American Society of Planning Officials
American Society of Civil Engineers
City Commission
Commission
Little Theater Plans Wednesday Meeting for Dover Road Readings
Glenn R. Webster, play director of the Middletown Little Theatre, calls a Wednesday 8 p m meeting at the Civic Association building for initial readings of Dover Road the season’s third play. Cast readings will be held by Little Theater members and interested parties ahead of February 15 16 and 18 show dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn R. Webster
Middletown Little Theater
Civic Association
Little Theater
Dover Road
Achiever meeting chaired by new Middletown president
Middletown Achievers Association will meet at 4 p m Tuesday with the new president Delores Rhodes presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Achievers Association
Delores Rhodes
Man Burns in 20 Foot Fall From Power Pole
Charles Shearer of Hawkins Road suffered third degree burns to both hands and a severe scalp wound after a 20 foot fall from a power pole near LeSourdsville while reattaching a house connection. He was not CG&E employe. He fell onto a truck as shock sent him headfirst down. Attendants at Middletown Hospital reported the scalp tear and hand burns. The incident occurred around 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shearer
Hawkins Rd
F. F. Combs
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company
Shearer
Police Report Shows Activity Decline Here
Police activity for December dipped versus last year though violent crimes reappeared for the first time in months. Acting Chief Jo n Newkirk reports one murder charge, one assault with intent to commit rape, four attempted burglary, and one cutting with intent to kill or wound. Intoxication counts fell to 73 from 90. disorderly conduct 20 versus 17. Accidents rose to 119. 18 adults and seven children injured. no fatalities. Other December figures: assault and battery 2 of 3. breaking and entering 1 of 0. carrying concealed weapons 8 of 6. drunk driving 6 of 7. juvenile court 11 of 11. contributing to juvenile delinquency 5 of 15. physical control while intoxicated 7 of 5. Police fingerprinted 72 prisoners and filed 126 photographs. 124 escorts provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Newkirk
Adam's Rib Strands El Paso and White Heat showings
At the movies Paramount presents Adam's Rib with Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn. Showtimes include 1:30 3:30 5:30 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Strand offers El Paso with John Payne and Gail Russell at 3:40 and 7:40 p.m. Also White Heat with James Cagney and Virginia Mayo at 1:30 5:30 and 9:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Tracy
Katherine Hepburn
el Paso
John Payne
Gail Russell
James Cagney
Virginia Mayo
St John Knights Install 1950 Officers at School Basement
The Knights of St John installed 1950 officers Sunday afternoon in the St John School basement. Col Harry Comers led the ceremony with Rev John Oberlander chaplain and Gen Steve Von Mohr speaking on duties. An initiation date of January 22 in Dayton was announced for second and third degrees. Officers installed include Anthony Hurr president John Dobrozsi first vice Bernard Sora second vice John Piedel recording secretary Joe Marconi financial secretary Johnny Stagmyer treasurer sick committee chair Al Hampel trustees Louis Agoston Tony Debiasi John Swartz John Takach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of St. John
St. John School
Third District
Harry Comers
John Oberlander
Steve von Mohr
Dayton
Anthony Hurr
John Dobrozsi
Bernard Sora
John Piedel
Joe Marconi
Johnny Stagmyer
al Hampel
Louis Agoston
Tony Debiasi
John Swartz
John Takach
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Anna Liddil
Andrew Green
Grove St
Eugene H. Allen
Mohawk St
Asa Netherly
Route 2
Donald Bolton
Martin Allen
Garfield St
Donald Center
Buena Ave
Richard Shepherd
Carolina St
Jesse Banks
Oneka St
Robert Perry
Dayton Grandview Hospital
Charles Carpenter
Highland St
Martha Sanders
Glenco Ave
Ezra Carpenter
Franklin
James Reed
Stanley
Helen Williams
Blue Ball Rd
Leonard Helton
Grand Ave
James E. Ellis
Edward A. Beck
Bertha Bryant
Maurice Akers
Seneca St
Edward Evans
Edward Roth
Louis Otte
Malvern St
John M. Kauffman
Evan Warnock
William L. Eanes
Wellston
Edith Bridge
James Scott
Andrew Scott
Eighteenth Ave
Jack Conrad
Manchester Hotel
Arvilla Radabaugh
Joseph McMahon
Clark St
Harry Hunt
Calumet Ave
Gertrude Schubert
West Elkton
C. T. Bartholomas
Milton Rd
Lulu Harlan
Shady Lawn Rest Home
Frank P. Schneider
Kenwood
Hosey Gregory
Minnesota
Stacey Marriott
Mason
Amos Drury
Robert Barnes
Germantown
Hugh Williams
Fleming Rd
Danella Morrison
Dorsey Morrison
Carl Staples
Al. _Frank Staples
Jacoby Ave
Piv
Office Outfitters
N. Main ST
Congregation
Henri Yungslav
Glee Club
Gray Lady
Legion
Associated Press
Baker's Ambulance Service
Elmo King
Harrison
Toes
Daiton Gang
Charles T. North
Chick Thomas
Milan
Monty Banks
Gracie Fields
Comedienne
Harry A. Bigelow
University of Chicago
Norwood, Mass
Paul Snowden Russell
Harris Trust and Savings Bank
Springfield
Roy D. Jones
American Olympic National Board
URI
Eagles
St. John Knights
John J. Palmer
American School
Union Trust
Cincinnati 2
Ohio
Lily
Maytag
America
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