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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1963
Page
11
Peggy Carroll, 29, was found not guilty by a jury of four women and eight men in the October 16 shooting death of her husband George, 32, at their West Sonora home. The court released her immediately and she pledged to stay with her mother Elva Noble.
Eaton a 61 year old railroad engineer Floyd B Jones was killed in a crash near Eldorado as his car struck a concrete abutment on Rt 726 at 11 30 am while en route to his mother's home. He had telephoned to say he would start home in a few minutes. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad and lived in Richmond Ind. at the time.
In Tupelo Mississippi the Weather Bureau report jokes that the low temperature this morning was about two below, matching the town name. The item contrasts humor from gag writers with weather reports carried on the wire.
Frank Witt of Hamilton, manager of Five Points Super Market, is named general chairman of the 1963 Butler County Easter Seal campaign. The drive runs March 7 to April 14 by mail and door to door solicitation, with at least 74 percent staying locally. Funds support treatment centers recreation education diagnosis medical care therapy and equipment for crippled children and adults.
Robert M. Lukens 61 of 803 Fourth Ave retired assistant chief of Middletown Fire Department died of cancer at Middletown Hospital. He joined in 1932 rose to captain and assistant chief in 1946 retiring 1958. He was active in civic affairs and fire service groups and served on war draft boards and committees. Survived by wife Ruth two sons Dale and two daughters Marion Ellison and James Miller and seven grandchildren. Services Monday at First Presbyterian with burial Woodside Cemetery. Memorials to American Cancer Society Middletown unit or Middletown Hospital Community Guild.
United Steelworkers Union alleges Milton Keiner who bought Production Plating Works used the threat of moving the plant to pressure the union. About half of 160 workers reported for shift after reopening the plant, with a lease and labor conditions dispute cited. A temporary injunction bars hiring new production staff while a court hearing proceeds before Judge Warren C. Young.
Cold snap eases with forecast of upper teens on Saturday and a zero to 10 above low tonight. Middletown public schools may reopen Monday per Robert Wearly, with possible closures if weather worsens. City crews continue round the clock snow removal and salting. five plows in service. Main streets improving, side streets remain slick. Interstate 75 and area highways in fair shape as salt takes effect.
Senator Stephen Young announced Aeronca Manufacturing Corp will receive a nearly 2 million Army contract for explosive Nike Hercules warheads. The $1,999,904 production order will be fulfilled in Cincinnati with work spanning 1963 and 1964.
City police report 18 accidents in 24 hours caused by icy roads and negligent driving with total damage over 2100 dollars. Several drivers were cited for infractions including Assured Clear Distance and pulling from the curb at locations across the city.
Franklin firemen reported five runs yesterday and one this morning. An oil fire at 34 Hemlock Drive started when Ollie Wages attempted to thaw frozen fuel oil pipes. Damage about 300 dollars. Earlier, at 103 High Street, wood near a furnace flue caused 25 dollars damage at Dewey Robinson’s home. A delayed ignition of an oil furnace in 4629 Todd Road caused a minor fire at 3:50 pm with no loss. A 5:30 pm short circuit at the South End Restaurant prompted a response but no damage. An air duct dust fire at 5:35 pm at 5618 Decker Street incurred no damage. A defective fireplace at 3340 Lynn Drive caused 30 dollars damage Thursday at 6:02 pm.
A fire in St Henry Celina Ohio caused more than 40000 dollars in damage threatening the business district. The blaze destroyed a restaurant and a 10 room house on Main Street.
Cold weather cancels a Lem on Monroe High School concert postponed to Feb 2. Manchester AManda game at Manorstr Junior High postponed and rescheduled. Girl Scout meeting cancelled with new time to be announced. Lemon Monroe Band Boosters cancel Feb 2 steak dinner. A historical note mentions Francis Drake defeating the Spanish Armada in 1588.
Joe Albert 59 bid farewell to Middletown police after 29 years and six months due to ill health. Police Chief Joseph Blackmore led a farewell gathering at City Building, noting Albert’s good humor and work with young officers. He plans Florida vacation then work as an electrical appliance repairman after completing a repair course. Albert joined the local force August 10, 1933 and was promoted to sergeant May 16, 1949.
Armco Steel Corp directors today declared a dividend of 75 cents per share on common stock payable March 8 to stock of record February 7. George R. Brown, president of Brown & Root, Inc., Houston, Texas, was elected a director of the company, receiving a gold badge and a watch as a retirement gift.
City Manager Charles W. Thompson announced the continuation of Wednesday session was canceled and that ordinances will be taken up at next Wednesday's meeting. The postponement was for the convenience of all concerned.
In the U S District Court in Cincinnati bankruptcy filings list Walter Dees of Hamilton with 1649 dollars in debts and no assets. Robert W. Barkley of Hamilton with 4971 dollars debts and 282 dollars assets. Samuel C. Bowling of Hamilton with 1589 dollars debts and 285 dollars assets. Henry Sparks of Hamilton with 2709 dollars debts and 350 dollars assets. Ralph S. Zickgraf of Monroe with 17531 dollars debts and 1902 dollars assets.
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