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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1951

Page

2

Armco Association Dinner Names Rock President

Stan Rock was elected president of the Armco Association at its annual meeting at the Manchester Hotel. Ollie James praised steel as national security while W. W. Sebdard emphasized management’s stake in the group’s work. Harry Hall was named vice president with Rock, Hall, and others reelected to the board for three-year terms.

Ollie James The Cincinnati Enquirer Armco Association America James Association Manchester Stanley Rock Rock Presiden Harry Hall Mark Wailke Alma Evans W. W. Sebdard Armco Perman L. F Reinariz C. E. Stutenroth Robert Bush Richmond Ind Hall Wilford Mull Arthur Sanderson Thomas Burney Don Turner George Arkill George Brech Charles Osborn Paul Galeese

Complacency and Fear Challenge New Civilian Defense Plan

The Civilian Defense Committee met in the Civic Association auditorium to tackle complacency and fear as core problems. W J Beck named executive director with Paul Wilson as assistant. 27 sub departments staffed by 34 men. Plans push forward to recruit trained volunteers for fire fighting and first aid from WWI-experienced civilians. about 10 percent of the local population expected to volunteer.

E. E. Grant Crystal Tissueompany Civilian Defense Committee Civic Association Aduitorium W. J. Beck City Commission Paul Wilson

Church Razing On Schedule in Cleveland Project

William Powell of the Cleveland Wrecking Company said the Presbyterian church demolition is proceeding on schedule. He noted church parts are nearly down and material is selling fast with potential completion well before the 60 day deadline if weather cooperates.

Presbyterian Church William Powell Cleveland Wrecking Company Powell

Newlin Attends Ohio Finance Meeting in Columbus

Harry E. Newlin director of finance travels to Columbus for the Ohio League of Municipalities meeting. Officers will be elected and city financing matters discussed. The group plans to review legislation that may reach the Ohio Legislature.

Harry E. Newlin Columbus Ohio League of Municipalities Newlin Ohio

Theatres Present Weekend Showings With Multiple Films

Paramount shows Sleeping City and Mystery Submarine with listed times. Strand screens Snow Dog and Fast on the Draw with schedule. Colontal presents Watch the Birdie with a full Friday and Saturday lineup.

Paramount

County To Keep Deputy Assessors To Aid Farmers

R. H Smith Butler County auditor says deputies for farmers personal property will continue in March with action plans from farm groups to boost their service. Returns must be in by March 31 and township or public locations will host the assessors where possible. Forms for farmer and other taxpayers have not yet been distributed.

R. H Smith Butler County Smith

Final day for curbside Christmas tree pickup in Middletown

Tomorrow is the last day for Middletown Service Company to collect Christmas trees from curbs only. Trees left in alleys won’t be picked up, and early placement risks freezing to the ground if rain or snow occurs. Place trees at the curb the morning of collection. no second pickups.

Middletown Service Company Jess Wennis

Polynesian currency tied to heroic dead

Britannica notes greenstone ornaments used as currency derive value from their association with dead heroes. The claim also mentions a 1150 mile long pipeline in Asia Minor as the world’s longest.

Britannica Asia Minor

Traffic Light System Under Survey Here

Middletown conducts a morning survey of its traffic signal devices. H W Starick city manager says K W MacKall of Crouse Hines Syracuse NY stays for a quick appraisal of the system. MacKall assesses controls and equipment needs while Starick notes rising maintenance costs and ongoing upkeep.

Middletown H. W. Starick K. W. MacKall Crouse- Hines Company Syracuse N. Y Dayton MacKall Starick

Sergeant Back To Duties Here In Middletown

Sergeant George Stoker of the U S Army and Air Force Recruiting Station has returned to duty in Middletown. He aided Cincinnati in examining a large group of Air Force volunteers and reported Air Corps enlistments at 12 a day there. Since January 2 about 100 men per weekday have been sent to Air Corps basic training.

George Stoker U. S. Army Air Force Middletown Luther Gregory Stoker Cincinnat Cincinnati Air Corps

Fighting Lady polio fund drive opens in Middletown

Linda Shackleford, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Shackleford, spoke at the Kiwanis Club in the Manchester Hotel urging donations to the polio fund. Dr Robert J Neville outlined the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis work and vaccine progress while Linda’s family shared her story and fundraising plans.

Middletown Butler County Kiwanis Club Manchester Isonable Linda Shackleford Lawrence Shackleford Eldora Dr Linda Kiwanis Shackleford Robert J. Neville The National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Neville National Foundation Arthur Hauselman Charles J. Reuthe

Meter Installation Set for January Citywide

City plans installation of new parking meters starting about January 22. Starick, city manager, says the project will take about a week and will bring 450 meters into operation after replacing and upgrading 300 old meters and about 180 more to extend coverage. City commissioners approved the purchase and conversion of all meters.

Starick

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