Man Burned In Apartment Fire at 205 Yankee Rd
A 57 year old man, Herbert P Kraft, was rescued from a smoke filled apartment at 205 Yankee Rd and hospitalized with burns to his face arms and hands. Fire damage confined mainly to one bedroom but smoke spread through the two story building causing total damage estimated at 2100. Kraft lived with his sister Marie Valentine a newspaper worker in one of the downstairs units. Fire crews from multiple companies responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
Yankee Rd
Herbert P. Kraft
Kraft
Marie Valentine
Take It Easy warns fans before Middletown vs Hamilton showdown
Middletown safety officials urge fans to leave early and drive cautiously as light snow and 23 degree weather hit Cincinnati Gardens for the Middletown High vs Hamilton game. The traveling trophy remains in Middletown's trophy case with a point system penalizing accident involvement in the roadeo style race to the game outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Safety Council
Middletown Hamilton
Cincinnati
Carlisle Cub Pack Chosen For Forward for God and Country
Carlisle Cub Pack 44 led by Qubmaster Marvin Holliday won the Forward for God and Country award decided last night by Pokey Griffith District committeemen. Other 1957 awards went to Pack 9 Excello and Trop 25 Trenton. Everett Sams, Gustavson, Robert Sutton, Bob Davidson, Bill Taylor, Sam Carruthers spoke. a film titled The District Committee screened. Next meeting February 20 at Franklin National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Marvin Holliday
Pokey Griffith
Pack
Excello
Trop
Trenton
Everett Sams
Agene Gustavson
Robert Sutton
Bob Davidson
Bill Taylor
Sam Carruthers
Paul Doughman
Franklin National Bank
Class of 38 Plans Reunion at Civic Association Meet
Dixie Gose announces a 20th year reunion for Middle town High School class of 1938. A reunion committee will form at the Civic Association meeting Sunday January 26 at 2 p.m. all alumni are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown High School
Dixie Gose
Civic Association
Gose
Women Influence on Steel Sales Highlighted at Armco Dinner
Logan Johnston, Armco vice president, told 75 Fabricating foremen and their wives at the Fabricating Foremen's Club annual Management Night that women have a strong influence on steel sales. Charles Statenroth reviewed 1957 highlights and noted Fabricating’s top safety award. The program included entertainment by the Jesters from Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Johnston
Armco
Johnston
Manchester Hotel
Jack Reynolds
Charles Statenroth
Statenroth
Hamilton
Robert Slough
Auto Hits Parked Truck In Franklin
A three vehicle accident in Franklin involved driver Arthur W. Morgan and caused at least 425 in damages. Morgan’s northbound car struck a parked truck trailer, pushing it into another parked auto. Owners of the two parked vehicles are not yet located. Morgan’s car damage was 350 and the second car about 75. Slight trailer damage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
N. Main Street
Arthur W. Morgan
Monroe
van Horn Avenue
Morgan
Asbury Quartet Set For Army Services Assistance
The Warriors Quartet from Asbury College Wilmore Kentucky will aid Salvation Army services with evangelistic meetings tomorrow and Sunday at the Sal vation Army Citadel on North Clinton Street St Maj Charles M Johnston commanding officer said Quartet members include Thomas Geer Grand Island Nebraska Peter Gould North Platte Nebraska Thomas Gabrielson Indianapolis Indiana and Herbert Rader New York City son of Brigadier Lyell Rader former local corps commanding officers All band members plan full time Salvation Army work Programs feature preaching vocal and instrumental selections Open air services are planned with a schedule including Sunday School meetings and services at Lebanon State Prison Farm and local youth gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warriors
Asbury College
Wilmore
Salvation Army
N. Clinton Street
Charles M. Johnston
Thomas Geer
Grand Island
Neb
Peter Gould
North Platte
Thomas Gabrielson
Indianapolis
Herbert Rader
Lyell Rader
New York City
Lebanon State Prison Farm
Young Peoples
Lions Set Date For Dinner Dance At Sportsmen Club
The Lions Club will hold its annual dinner dance at the Sportsmen's Club on January 25. Armco International vice president Ru Mulloy spoke at yesterday's meeting, detailing Armco’s global operations and the challenges of international commerce faced by 20 Armco companies in 15 countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Lions Club
Sportsmen's Club
Ru Mulloy
Armco International
Armco
Peddler Permit Renewals Slow Says City Official
Doris Kronborg, City Commission clerk, warns renewals are slow. One year licenses expire December 31. Applications for renewal should be made with Miss Kronborg in the City Manager's office at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Kronborg
City Commission
Miss Kronborg
Trenton High Principal Tolley Named Acting Superintendent
Trenton High School principal Arthur Tolley was named acting superintendent of the Trenton School District by the board. Tolley, 31, will succeed Robert Wearly March 1 and serve until a permanent leader is hired after the spring term. Wearly becomes Middletown School District business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton High
Tolley
Trenton
Arthur Tolley
Board of Education
Ralph Chamberlain
Robert Wearly
Wearly
Middletown
Chamberlain
Tipsy Driving Charge Filed In 8650 Rcident
Two Middletonians were injured in city traffic mishaps. Robert Tewert, 69, was treated for lip cuts after his car struck a parked vehicle. he was charged with driving while intoxicated. Alma Rhinehart, 33, suffered a back injury in a two car collision at Highland and Stanley Streets. Police cited Carl Rhinehart as the driver of the Rhinehart vehicle and Dan Murphy as the other motorist. A third accident near 9 N Clinton Street involved Glenn Jackson and Orman Bach with total damage around $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Rhinehart
Carolina St
Highland and
Stanley Streets
Middletown Hospital
Carl Rhinehart
Highland Street
Stanley Street
Dan Murphy
Santa Fe Rd
Rhinehart Auto
Murphy
N. Clinton St
Glenn Jackson
Mounted Rt
Middletown
Orman Bach
Somerville Rt
Divorce Brutality Highlighted By Judge Black In Ohio
Hamilton special report notes Judge David Black head of the Court of Domestic Relations cites 1957 figures with 1151 new divorces and 583 grants amid 1802 motions, 1692 involving children. He says mandatory investigations don’t reduce divorces but provide value by informing parties and limiting future litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
David Black
Black
Local Births and Dismissals Reported in Vital Statistics
Vital statistics record a Morrow couple Mrs. James Duff birth of a girl yesterday and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Newcom of Curtis Street a boy. Out of town notes show a Coos Bay family adding a girl Friday with maternal grandparents in Monroe Street. Dismissals list numerous local residents leaving hospital care.
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James Duff
Morrow
Raymond Newcom 310
Curtis Sr
Richard J. Hintz
Coos Bay
Ore
F. R. Lipfert
Monroe St
Local Residents Listed in Community Notice of Names
A fragment lists numerous residents and relatives with addresses in Middletown and surrounding areas such as Wanleta Monroe Armco Franklin Miamisburg Fairmount Avenue and Glen Avenue. Names include Mrs William Walters Mrs Alison Ramsey Mrs William Leukhardt Dr Deanna Bracken Jill Arkill Mr and Mrs Robert Arkill David Cook Frank Nugent Richard Gillen Fay Kalbaugh Samuel Kiser Mrs Art Pope Mrs Kash Turner Letcher Salley Nicholas McArtle Elma McClure Daniel Henderson David Wilhoit Debra Byrd Mrs Dwight Winkle George Jeffrey Roxie Conley John Nickerson Kathryn Hudson Eugene Spenser Donald Murphy and Robert Gene Taulbee. The list appears as a community roster.
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William Walters
Wanleta St
Alison Ramsey
Monroe
William Leukhardt
Armco
Deanna Bracken
Rosa Bracken
Winton St
Jill Arkill
Robert Arkill
S. Main
David Cook
Vermont
Frank Nugent
Franklin
Richard Gillen
Miamisburg
Fay Kalbaugh
Fairmount Ave
Samuel Kiser
Morgan St
Art Pope
Lylburn Rd
Kash Turner
West Middletown
Letcher Salley
Glen Ave
Nicholas McArtle
Monroe St
Elma McClure
Frank
Lin
Daniel Henderson
Fleming Rd
David Wilhoit
William Wilhoit
Debra Byrd
Cecil Byrd
Columbia Ave
Dwight Winkle
Wilmington
Ohio
George Jeffrey
Frank Frisby Jr
Roxie Conley
N. Broad
Plane Crashes Pilot Safely Ejected Near Tahquamen Falls
Kinross Air Force Base Lt Paul F Sauter of Bowling Green Ohio ejected from a F102A interceptor at 4500 feet before it crashed near Tahquamen Falls Upper Michigan. He parachuted into a wooded area was found by a Coast Guard helicopter about 90 minutes later in good condition. Wreckage has not been located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Stf. Marie
Mich
Kinross Air Force Base
Tahquamen Falls
Upper Michigan
Thursay
Air Force
Paul F. Sauter
Bowling Green
Ohio
Sauter
Coast Guard
Alaska Largest U.S. Possession by Area Is Noted
Alaska covers 586 400 square miles and remains the United States largest outlying possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
United States
Red Cross Luncheon Draws Over Forty Members
More than 40 members of the American Red Cross camp and hospital council attended the Middletown Red Cross Chapter bi monthly luncheon at the Legion Home. Irene Lewis chaired the meeting while Mrs. Faries led public information tasks and table decorations showcased volunteer services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Middletown
Red Cross
Legion
Irene Lewis
Lawrence Dugan
G. W. Breiel
Otis Grant
Gray
VAC
William Walker
Motor Service Vire
Paul Faries
Robert Asher
Robert Cordray
Public Information Committee
J. F. Mulligan
Bernice Duane
Home Service
Ira Hammons
Breiel
Earl Cline
John Winger
Police Briefs and Local Thefts Reported
Anna Sue Reffitt, 17, of 406 Gideon Rd., has been missing since 8 a m Wednesday. Thefts included a fender skirt from Bob Rankin’s car on Keays Ave, a 1951 car bearing 2091LS from Glen Dowrey, 22 boxes of tile supplies from Mason Hornback, and about $31 plus a $90 watch from Ray Back’s locker at Middletown High. The bassoon joke note mentions the humorist of the orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Sue Reffitt
Gideon Rd
Bob Rankin
Keays Ave
Glen Dowrey
Central Ave
Mason Hornback
Glenmore Dr
Ray
Arcadia Dr
Middletown High School
Roofing salesman accosts girl on Columbia Avenue
A man approached a house on Columbia Avenue yesterday afternoon posing as a roofing and siding salesman. A 16 year old girl invited him in for a drink. inside he grabbed and kissed her. She fought him off and he fled before police arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Avenue
Davis Named To Post In Police Assn
Lt. James Davis of the Butler County Sheriff's Department was installed as 1958 vice president of the Southwest Ohio Police and Sheriffs Assn at the Springfield dinner meeting. New officers include Everett Williams president and Walter Stephens Jr secretary treasurer. Speakers included Springfield Municipal Judge Cole and Clark County Prosecutor Husted. A Pennsylvania Railroad safety film was shown. Clark County Sheriff Shuman hosted. Ten Middletown officers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davis
Butler County Sheriff's Department
Southwest Ohio Police and Sheriffs Assn
Fraternal Order of Police
Springfield
Bob Teban
Clark County
Joseph Blackmore
Gas and hubcap thefts reported to sheriff deputy
Theft of gasoline and hubcaps was reported to Lt James Davis for the Butler County Sheriff's Department Frank McClung of Rt 129 near Huntsville said a quantity of gas was taken from his yard tank and moved to a car John Dyehouse of 2304 Oxford State Rd reported two flip per type hubcaps stolen from his car Four hubcaps have been stolen from Dyehouse in the past 10 days deputy said
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davis
Butler County Sheriff's Department
Frank McClung
Rt. 129
Huntsville
John Dyehouse
Oxford State Rd
Dyehouse
Leichty Elected Shrine Proxy Leader at Middletown Club
Harold Leichty was elected president of the Middletown Shrine Club at yesterday’s meeting, succeeding George E. Harvey. New officers include Ray Minter as vice president and Tom Howard as secretary treasurer. Directors are Wilbur Allison Don Van Ausdall Harvey George H Hewitt Jr. and Dr S C Toman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Leichty
Middletown
Shrine Club
George E. Harvey
Ray Minter
Tom Howard
Wilbur Allison
Don van Ausdall
Harvey George H. Hewitt Jr
S .C. Toman
Nobes
Antioch
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Curtis St
Carlisle Cub Pack
Freeman’s
Bulova
Asbury Quartet
RED
Mikhail A. Menshikov
India
Washington
U. S
Georgi Zarubin
Trenton Board
Butler County
McGuffey High Schoo
Oxford
Ohio State University
University of Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Glendale
Judge Black
Ohio General Assembly
Lynn Young
Sherman Ave
Jewish Hospital
Ralph Adams
Stanley Clark
Barnitz
Carl Stein
Highland St
Clarence Taylor
Omer Ross
Harold Osborne
Willim Noakes
S. Broad St
Augustus Murray
Garfield St
Melvin Murphy
Ernest Murphy
Robert Lyons
Jewell St
Norman Kerr
Linden Ave
Roy Johnson
Roy Johnson Sr
West Middletown Rt
Margaret Heston
Franklin Rt
Linda Kay Glenn
Lawrence Glenn
Ellis Gayheart
Baltimore St
Malinda Downs
Robert Downs
Willis Daniel
16Th Ave
Oliver Cox
Seven Mile
Lloyd Collier
Mohawk St
Thomas Piersall
Rt. 1
John Nickerson
Walnut St
Kathryn Hudson
James Eidson
Ray Miller
Oxford State
Eugene Spenser
Rt. 8
Donald F. Murphy
N. Main
Cincinnati Jewish Hospital
Robert Géne Taulbee
Hetzsler Road
Grandview Hospital
Ayton
Davis
Police Assn
Leichty
Dungarees
Sam Bartel
Young Fashion Shoes
Buster Browns
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