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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1958
Page
23
In the Atlantic off the Azores two of three Air Force RB66 crewmen were rescued by an unidentified American ship. The Defense Department said identities were not yet determined and the men were reported in good condition. The crash occurred over 300 miles from the Azores while the plane was en route to Europe from Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.
Two boys ages 7 and 9 admitted to police they started the June 14 fire at Vandalia Butler High School north of Dayton. The blaze caused about 30000 dollars in damage to the newly completed building.
NYSE Cincinnati AP and USDA report shows cattle and calves 400 and 100 calves with varied classes mostly steady to higher. Slaughter steers 700-825 lb 25.00-26.00, heifers and yearlings under 800 lb 16.59-18.50, bulls 22.00-22.50, feeders 18.00-20.50. hogs 1,900 head with barrows and gilts 22.75-23.00, 215 lb at 23.10, 180-185 lb 22.35-22.50. sheep 200 head mostly 21.00-23.00 for spring lambs and feeder lambs 16.00-17.00.
Cincinnati area prices show a range for eggs and poultry with classifications including large and jumbo eggs, fryers and hens, plus receipts and case exchanges. Potatoes steady from 3.25 to 4.75 per unit.
Two Middletown Marines from Butler County’s 71st Infantry Company earned rifle range honors with high scores during summer training. Pvt. Robert C. Moyer topped first-time shooters with 210, while Pfc. Robbert Webber led with 234. Others scoring highly included S Sgt Orville Burk and Cpl Gene Gabbard with 230, and Pfc. Richard Cummins and James Miller with 228. Lt. Col. Reynolds signed the awards noting 93 percent qualified.
A car reported stolen from Andrew Majcher on Fairmount Avenue was recovered by sheriff's deputies at the rear of Amanda School. A 13 year old from the Middleown area was picked up in connection with theft of three bicycles and later released to his parents. Gilbert Egelston reported two tubcaps stolen from his car. Weather note mentions sunspot storms on the sun.
Local lodge meeting details mixed with a series of missing pet notices and business listings. Entries include lost silver blue male cat reward contact GA 2-0006, beagle hound and puppy losses near Fleming Rd Yankee Rd contacts GA numbers, a man’s lost billfold with reward GA 2-2803, and multiple funeral homes and florists with contact details. Also notes on garages built and various contracting services with phone numbers.
Death notices for Velie Rose Patrick 60 of 206 Garfield Middletown Ohio and Charles Melvin Steele Jr infant son of Franklin Ohio list services at First Church of God and Woodside Cemetery. Arrangements by McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with details for visitation and burial. Special services in Shrine and O E S chapters noted.
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