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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1955

Page

2

Day to Day Extension On Armco Contract Negotiations

Armco workers and the AEIF reached a day to day extension on terms while new contract talks continue. About 12,000 CIO members were off work nationwide, with 600,000 idled in other steel plants. Armco plants in Middletown Hamilton Zanesville and Butler stayed operating to avert layoffs.

AEIF Armco CIO United States Middletown Hamilton Zanesville Butler Baltimore Ashland Sheffield Kansas City Sand Springs Oklo Houston Texas

Paint Fire Damages Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co Building

A fire at the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. on 1373 Central Ave caused about 1500 dollars in damages last night. Firemen say spontaneous combustion sparked the blaze after paint spills were wiped up with rags and placed on paint cartons. 40 to 50 gallons of paint ruined. small metal box damaged. smoke damaged the two story building owned by Harry Finkelman. Fire crews from multiple companies responded, discovering the blaze at 11 15 a m.

Pittsburgh Harry Finkelman

Notice of Annexation Petition in Butler County Ohio

A public annexation petition presented May 20 1955 to Butler County Commissioners seeks to join a large described territory south and east of Middletown to the city. Marion F. Scott of Middletown Ohio is named as agent for petitioners. The board set July 24 1955 for sworn session at the county courthouse.

Board of Commissioners County of Butler State of Ohio Freeholders Middletown Lemon Township Butler County Descrian Lotnence Lot Idlewild Jackson Lane Mayfield Subdivision Lefferson Road Lefferton Road Igi Aigies Anid Oxford State Road Armco Steel Corporation Effie Baird Jefferson Road Caroline Murphy Caroline Murph Clifton Farms Clifton Arms Chifton Farms City of Marion F.tt Brentwood Street Midletown Oho Court House of Ohio Marion F. Scott

Middletown Man Put On Probation In Store Burglary

Jesse Gibson, 44, of Oneida, received five years probation from Common Pleas Judge P. P. Bolie for burglary and possession of burglary tools tied to a Gillen Crow drug store break in earlier this year. Co defendant Jack Gibson, also charged, did not appear. probation may be revoked for any offense. granted due to his family.

Jesse Gibson Navaho St Oneida Common Pleas P. P. Boli Gillen-Crow Yankee Rd Jack (Dewey) Gibson Navaho Rd Boli Gibson

Burglars Take Silverware Sewing Machine and More

Salt Lake City police report Garrett Dimama said burglars stole two sets of silverware a portable sewing machine a shotgun three books of merchandise coupons costume jewelry and a new pair of shoes from his home. They also drank a bottle of soda from his refrigerator.

Salt Lake City Garrett Dimama

Fall From Swing Injures 2 Year Old Barry Henry

A two year old boy named Barry Henry fell from a swing at home and cut his face on a bottle. He was treated at Middletown Hospital for cuts on the left side of his face after being aided by the Fire Department emergency squad at 3 18 p m and released following treatment.

Middletown Barry Henry Clinton Henry Jr York Ave

Lity Plans July Fourth Holiday Shutdowns

Parks director Tom Carlson says no playground sessions or water safety lessons on Monday July 4. The YMCA Civic Association offices Legion Home banks stock markets and The Middletown Journal will close along with retail outlets and some industrial plants for the holiday.

Tom Carlson Parks and Recreation YMCA Civic Association The Legion Home Middletown Journal

Guerrillas Clash In Algeria Reported In Two Skirmishes

Paris reports six French nationals killed in battles with guerrillas in troubled Algeria. Three Algerians were murdered by terrorists in the territory. The clashes occurred near Conde Smendou between Constantine and Philippeville with no French losses mentioned.

Paris French Authoritie Algeria Conde Smendou Constantine Philippeville

Two Doctors Join Staff At Middletown Hospital

Dr. Michael Matthews and his wife Dr. Silvia Matthews were added to Middletown Hospital's medical staff upon staff recommendation. They will establish general practice in Trenton after completing residence training. Matthews is at Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati. Silvia at Catherine Booth Hospital Cincinnati.

Michael Matthews Silvia Matthews Middletown Hospital Hospital Board of Trustees Trenton Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati Catherine Booth Hospital Don Carey Robert Q. Millan L.T. Kenney Robert Walters E.A. Correa Colin Gardner II Logan T Johnston Hyman Hellman Town Hospital William Bohman Paul Flanagan

Thief Flees With Loot From Toombs Home

Police chase follows a theft at the home of Mrs. Leo V. Toombs in Salt Lake City. A pullover shirt and pants were stolen while the thief wore the loot and left behind his own pants.

Salt Lake City Leo V. Toombs

Police Briefs Report Hubcap Theft in Armeco Lot

Police report two hubcaps stolen from M. Setsor of West Middle town Rt. 2 whose car was parked in Armeco's Yankee Road lot last night.

Jams M. Setsor West Middletown Rt. 2 Armeco Yankee Road

Burglar Snatches Purse From Omaha Home

A burglar reached through a window at Mrs. Carollite’s home in Omaha and took her purse. He fled with a small amount of change and keys to the local hospital’s psychiatric ward where she worked.

Omaha Carollite

School Board Schedules Special Meeting for Appointments

A special Board of Education meeting is set for 4 30 p m today to handle the appointment of new peers for the coming school term. The session aims to fill vacancies and confirm nominees.

Board of Education

Lausche names Nye to real estate examiners board

Gov Frank J Lausche appointed Richard A Nye of Akron to the real estate examiners board for a term ending June 30 1958. The report notes a northern sky phenomenon where ships appear upside down.

Umoo Frank J Lausche Richard A. Nye Akron Real

Middletown Woman Injured in Three Minor Traffic Mishaps

A Middletown woman, Mary Lovely, 28, suffered a bruised knee in a two car crash at 1st Avenue and Crawford Street. Bernard Cain's vehicle sustained $200 damage, Lovely's $75. A second collision involved William Kreager Jr. after another car forced him into a pole, about $50 damage. A third incident collided James Sebastian's car with a bicycle rider Gerald Koch at Manchester Avenue and Clark Street.

Mary Lovely Grand Ave 1St Avenue Crawford Street William D. Kreager Jr Coles Rd Manchester Avenue Kreager James Sebastian Brentwood St Gerald Koch Kiester Road Clark Street

Two Patrolmen Appointed to Middletown Police Force

Police Chief Joseph Blackmore announced the appointment of John H Crocker age 30 of 3117 Mohawk Street and John J Lowe age 23 of 619 Baltimore Street as patrolmen. They begin three month probation under Traffic Bureau training filling vacancies from Robert Trimble and Gilbert Lafayette. Crocker was with Keay's Appliance Co and Lowe with Armco Steel Corp.

Middletown Joseph Blackmore John H Crocker Mohawk St John J Lowe Baltimore St James Lowe Crocker Lowe Traffic Bureau Robert Trimple Gilbert Lafayette Keay's Appliance Co Armco Steel Corp

Neff Named Chairman of National Society Fund Committee

Allison C. Neff, vice president of Armco Drainage and Metal Products, Inc, has been appointed chairman of the Reserve Fund Committee of the National Society of Professional Engineers. Neff was recently installed as president of the 34,000 member professional group and is a past president of the Cleveland and Ohio Societies of Professional Engineers.

Allison C. Neff Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc Reserve Fund National Society of Professional Engineers Neff Cleveland Ohio Societies of Professional Engineers

Hospital Misses Dangerous Package

Dangerous radioactive isotopes remain missing from the receiving room at St. Elizabeth Hospital Dayton. Hospital staff warn the isotopes used for cancer and thyroid treatments could cause serious injury if ingested or skin exposed. Charles Sheridan of the isotope laboratory notes risk from handling.

Dayton Ohio St. Elizabeth Hospital Charles Sheridan

Eight Children for Saginaw Couple Amid Twin Births

Jewel Frazier 21 and his wife 20 share eight children in Saginaw Michigan. This week their third set of twins arrived while two previous twins were born in 1950 and 1953. The couple also has two other children aged 6 and 3.

Saginaw, Mich Ie Jewel Frazier Fraziers

Youths Admit Plot to Break Into Local Outlets

Police said four youths were charged with vagrancy after two admitted plans to break into the Point Drive-In, Tutu Avenue, and Enoch Drive. James Doughman and Billy Little, both 19 and 20, gave details while two companions were detained. Officers nabbed them near a restaurant and a car at 4 10 a.m. yesterday.

Point Drive Tutu Avenue Enoch Drive James Doughman S. Main St Billy Little Woodside Ave Millard Lykins Elwood St Middletown Landon Webb Donald Porter

Civitan Club Installs Officers At LeSourdsville Lake Dinner

Civitan Club installs new officers at a LeSourdsville Lake dinner meeting led by retiring president Al Schwarz. Dr. RR Hasemeier becomes president, Harold Sherron is vice president, David Adams is financial secretary, Barker remains treasurer, and Victor Mackall will be secretary next week. William Withey administers the installation and honors Sam Kitchen with a 25 year Civitan International award. Out of town guests and future speaker plans are noted.

Civitan Club LeSourdsville Lake RR. Hasemeier al Schwarz Harold Sherron David Adams Barker Victor V. Mackall William Withey Ohio Withey Civitan International Sam Kitchen On Feagin Hamilton Jack Dougherty Fairfield Civitan Joe Priest James Rovd Manchester Machine Co Manchester Hotel Everett Sherron

Lucky Stop Prize Contest Extended Amid Public Interest

The Lucky Stop safety contest will be extended three months due to public interest. Patrolman Delman Whitt, contest chairman, says more calls are coming to Station WPFB. Daily prizes of 2 dollars are awarded with weekly winners listed: Nellie McNabb, Troy Fields, Everett Reynolds, and Harold Cox at various street corners and addresses.

Delman Whitt WPFB Nellie McNabb Goldman Ave Cherry Street Lawn Avenue Pearl Street Yankee Road Troy Fields Highland St Jefferson Road Highland Street Everett Reynolds Central Ave Clinton Street Columbia Avenue Harold Cox Elwood St Charles Street Central Avenue

Movie Showtimes Across The City Tonight And Tomorrow

A dense listing of cinema programs shows Paramount Strand Colonial and Dixie venues offering multiple titles. Canyon Crossroads Three for the Show Adventures Hajji Baba Jungle Maneaters Soldiers of Fortune Flight of the White Heron Redhead From Wyoming It Came From Outer Space Man From Alaska Drive a Crooked Road and other late shows with varied 1:15 to 11:50 pm slots. A note mentions a vast belt of asteroids orbiting between Mars and Jupiter.

Paramount Soldiers of Fortune Dixie Cruise Redhead Wyoming Outer Space Satuday The Alamo

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Bob Clary Francis Becher Great Lakes Toledo Midway Lausche Tragf Joughman Little Resaurant Lykins Porter Doughman Little and Lykins Walburg Mars Jupiter Long & Myers Personalized Insurance Strand Oglesby’s Rt. 4 Se. of Excello Freeman's Freeman’s Viamer Joyce Tweedies Selbys Joye Jantzen Panama Black Joellmann
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