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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1952

Page

16

Raymond Bay and Armco Steel Win Government Contracts

Two Middletown industries were awarded government contracts totaling over half a million dollars. The Raymond Bay Company received 298000 for shipping and paper bags while Armco Steel Corporation got contracts for cartridge rts and steel bars totaling 40000. Contracts span December 13 to 26.

Raymond Bay Armco Steel Middletown William S. Singley Cleveland U.S. Department of Labor Raymond Bay Company Armco Steel Corporation Lingley Walsh-Healey

Driver Crashes Into Light Pole Injuring Motorist

At Verity Parkway and Fourteenth Avenue a northbound car skidded after stopping for a fight. William Thomas Shobe, 27, of 1324 Fairmount Avenue, suffered a bruised left leg. Damage to the vehicle and pole was listed, with pole broken at the base and front-end damage estimated at 800 dollars. Another accident on Tytus Avenue and Charles Street involved Eugene Barner, 24, and Robert N. Clifford, 42, both from nearby routes, with Clifford stopped at a red light when Barner rear-ended him.

Verity Pkwy Fourteenth Ave William Thomas Shobe Fairmount Ave Tytus Ave Charles St Eugene Barner West Middletown Robert N. Clifford Clifford Sporting Lamberton Universal Dial Tytus KEAYS Curtis Hussmann Easy Terms Houston Fixtures Co Morrow Ohio Kelvinator Inquire Crawford St Lovely Furniture Yankee Rd Uvality Furniture Central Ave Manchester Rd

Thirty three firms to receive safety driving awards

Thirty three local firms and twenty eight drivers will be honored at the Drivers Award Dinner sponsored by the Middletown Safety Council. The session at the Gas and Electric Company building on Mary Etta Street includes group awards, a moving picture, and a buffet.

Middletown Safety Council Gas and Electric Company Mary-Etta St Ray Collingsworth Charles Dumford Sam J. Tutt A. J. Frey C. J. McCullough Milton Proctor Ed Brelsford Ed Blevins Jesse E. Bendel Athol Brewer Louis Mehl Edgar, Downey Raymond Mayne Aldie Lloyd Lawrence Dugan Charles E. Howlett Andrew Downey Walter Chandler Calbert Heslin Frank Filoso Harvey Kurth Paul Drug Harold Hannah Walter Cavell Roland K. Liddington Thomas H. Wilson

Fifteen Reds Seek To Cancel Newspaper Series

Fifteen persons accused of leading the Communist party in California sue to stop a Los Angeles Times series on communism. The articles, written by Herbert A. Philbrick, a former FBI undercover agent, prompted complaints filed in federal court seeking restraint.

Los Angeles Communist Party California Los Angeles Times Raa Herbert A. Philbrick FBI the Times

Central PTO Hears Lingrel On Elementary PE Program

Elmo Lingrel, physical director of city schools, spoke to the Central School P T O on The Physical Education Program in the Elementary Schools. He was introduced by Ray Standafer as the program chair and was aided by a student music program supervised by Joe Franklin.

Elmo Lingrel Central School P. D Lingrel Ray Standafer Carol West Pat Gerber Bob Bell David Selby Ronnie Whitt Joe Franklin Murray S. Jacobs Willard Spies William Alricn

Police Recover Amanda Truck In Middletown Stolen Vehicle

Middletown police recovered a truck reported stolen on January 10. The vehicle, found in the rear of the 400 block of Crawford Street, was not operable. State patrol identified the owner as George Miller and noted plumbing tools remained in the truck.

Middletown Amanda Crawford St George Miller

Print Contest Topped By Heckard And Brate

David C. Heckard won first and third place while James Brate, a local photographer, took second in the Black and White contest at a Camera Club meeting at the Civic Association last week. Also shown were Florida slides by Reid Kenyon and West pictures by William Arkill during social hour. The next club meeting is set for February 12.

David C. Heckard James Brate Camera Club Civic Association Florida Reid Kenyon Yellowstone Nations Park West William Arkill

Two Men Injured In Industrial Mishaps

Two men were treated and released from Middletown Hospital after industrial accidents yesterday. Henry Alford, 64, of Highland Avenue, fractured his right hand while working for Monroe Lumber and Supply Company. Donald Hair, 24, of 1818 Taylor, received a cut to his right teeth with a drill while employed by Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company in the 4200 block of Central Avenue.

Middletown Hospital Henry Alford Highland, Ave Monroe Lumber and Supply Company Donald Hair Taylor Fd Cincinnati Gas and Fleetiie Company Central Ave

Honey from Tasmania Seeks Uses for Family Crops

A Columbus Ohio letter reports Harold K. Beer on a Tasmanian island keeping bees and using about 60 pounds yearly for five. It notes American families use about 1.66 pounds per person annually and that Beer sought Ohio State University Extension’s booklet Honey and Honey Cookery to stretch his harvest.

Columbus O, i Tasmania Harold K. Beer Australia Beer Ohio State University Extension Service

Citadel Schedule Set For Saturday

Salvation Army Citadel will host two Saturday events per Lt Wesley Laws A 930 am Vacation Bible School rally and an 8 pm Citadel Band concert are planned Nearly 250 attendees including former Bible School participants will join a teacher training session The Songster Brigade and Gene Young will provide selections and solos

Salvation Army Citadel Wesley Laws Citadel Songster Brigade Gene Young

Police Briefs Include Five Arrests and Theft Report

Police said Alex RK Rhodhus, 26, of 3211 Omaha St was arrested on a warrant charging careless driving and released to appear in traffic court Thursday. Paul Duncan, 25, of 1522 Fleming Rd, faced an assault and battery charge. A banner advertising a sewing machine was stolen from the Ohio TV Center valued at 7 50. Paul Davies, 29, of 709 South Main St was arrested for failure to provide. Lonzie Jackson, a waitress at the Anchor Restaurant, reported her coat stolen Saturday.

Alex RK. Rhhodus Omaha St Paul Duncan Fleming Rd Ohio TV Center Central Ave Paul Davies South Main St Lonzie Jackson Anchor Walter Ere A Ng Otis Johnson & Sons L. E. Byrum Frank Luhn Painting Co Voss Walters W. E Bill” Jewell Dial Inquire Auburn St Jack Stallsmith Jewell St Stan Rothman R. E. Wendt R R Stallsmith & Son Montgomery Ward Williamson-Z Pgler Furnace Willamson N. Broad St Middletown Furnace Lennox N. Verity Redding Heating Co Lafayette Middletown Co Port Dial Streifthau Rowell’s Appliance Poasttown Crossroads Wright AL Groves Radio & TV Garfield Dial Shockey Dietz Television S. Verity C-O Journal Shuttle Bros. Machine Co Clark St

Smallest U.S. county Crane County Texas tale

A fragment describes long waits as people observed a parade or movement along Route 122 near Main and Central and toward West Middle town hill while Company F, 147th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, Ohio National Guard, moved from the area. Crane County Texas is noted for its very small population.

Main Central Middletown Hill 147Th Infantry Regiment 37Th Division Ohio National Guard

Livestock and Poultry Prices From Cincinnati and Dayton

In Cincinnati and Dayton markets, hogs show varied prices by weight and class with sows higher, cattle and calves limited, steers and heifers modest, and bulls up to 27.50. Lambs and sheep seen nominally steady amid meager receipts. Poultry and eggs list paying and selling prices with hens, fryers, pullets, and butter varieties noted. Potatoes priced 4.00 to 5.26 per unit.

Cincinnati USDA U. S

Chicago Grain Prices Edge Higher Amid Light Trade

Openings at the Board of Trade were steady with thin activity across all pits. Cold Midwest weather aided corn, cash receipts fell to 16 cars, while wheat, corn, oats, and soybeans showed mixed moves and quoted March and January prices reflecting fractional changes.

Chicago Board of Trade Midwest

Highest Peruvian railway reaches sky high altitudes

The Central Railway of Peru attains the world’s highest operating altitude at 15,865 feet with its peak station at 15,665 feet. A safety note advises climbers to grip ladder side rails rather than rungs for stability.

Central Railway of Peru

Armco Group Honors 1951 Safety Record at East Works

At the Manchester Hotel a 550 member Armco safety group from East Works received praise for a 1951 year with no lost time accidents across multiple departments. L F Reinartz lauded team effort while officials outlined new rules for the Iron Man contest and a shift to grouped division competition next year.

Armco East Works Manchester Employment Reserve L.F. Reinartz Middletown Reinartz C. M. Allen Iron Man Zanesville G.D. Tranter Tranter Henry Mathis Armco Employees Independent Federation Elmer Barker

Vital Statistics News From Multiple Births and Surgical Notices

A compiled list records births and medical notices from various residents. Entries include many newborns described as daughters or sons of listed parents, plus numerous individuals noted for surgical or medical conditions. Locations span multiple towns and streets, reflecting a community health roll.

Ad error notice from The Journal first-day insertion

The Journal states no responsibility for errors after first insertion and notes adjustments must be claimed within a specified period after expiration. The notice cautions advertisers to verify ads promptly and follows standard legal boilerplate for classifieds.

Wanted Index Listings and Classified Fragments

A dense column of classifieds and notices lists categories from funeral notices to help-wanted and real estate. The text blends ads for services, lost items, and public notices with urgent calls to move or place ads, plus several obituaries and memorials from Middletown and area.

Wanted Experienced Barbers 7 Dial 2-749

A classified notice seeks experienced barbers for route work with a large national publisher representative. Positions include travel, circulation department duties, travel allowance, and transportation furnished. Commission arrangement offered. See Mr Sandlin at Manchester Hotel tonight 8 to 9 or 9 to 12, no phone calls.

Pblisher Sandlin Manchester

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