Foreman stabbed at Armco in Middletown
James Miller 36 year old Armco foreman in the West Processing Department was stabbed four times by coworker Elmer S. Meeks 55 who refused Miller's order. Miller, admitted in satisfactory condition, was saved from further harm by Russell L. Moore and Meeks turned over to Middletown police.
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Armco Steel Corp
Middletown
James Miller
Carryer
West Processing
East Works
Miller
Elmer S. Meeks
Highland Ave
Emergerica
Meeks
Corbett Ratliff
Armco
Chester Stampere
Wicorf Street
City Police
Tones Tre
Teo
Russell L. Moore
West
Investige
D. 8. Holstein
Middletown Works
Russell Moore
Five Accused In Jail Case Enter Not Guilty Pleas
Five defendants indicted for beating Kenneth Lyttle in the county jail pleaded not guilty before Common Pleas Judge F B Cramer. Included are James Skinner Paul Duncan Samuel Reece Clifford Harrell and Eddie Joe Craft. One co defendant James Edward Plummer remains at large after an escape from Mercy Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Grand Jury
Kenneth Lyttle
Common Pleas
F B. Cramer
James Skinner
Dayton and
James Edward Plummer
Foster Rt. 1
Mercy Hospital
Delmar W. Wood
Field-Ertel Road
High Point
Plummer
Johnnie A. Leadbetter
Foster
Cramer
Reece, Harrell
Oe Ee Ae
Yittle
Wood
Car Crashes Blockade Injuring Two Men Near Middletown
Two men were injured when a car on Route 4 crashed through a detour blockade two miles south of Middletown. Driver Nolan R. Dearth 38 of West Milton sustained back injuries and facial lacerations. Passenger William J. Henry 49 of Dayton suffered possible broken back skull fracture and head lacerations and was listed in fair condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. 4
Middletown
Nolan R. Dearth
N. Main St
West Milton
Middletown Hospital
William Joseph Henry
Dixie Hwy
Dayton
Rubirosa Fractures Neck in Polo Pony Fall
Paris notes Dominican playboy Porfirio Rubirosa is recovering from a fractured neck vertebra after his polo pony struck a goal post at Bois de Boulogne. He left his bed to say he hopes to resume riding and playing within a couple of weeks.
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Paris
Porfirio Rubirosa
Bois de Boulogne
City's Story Readied For New Citizens
Middletown's North Middletown area will receive an updated pamphlet with current city facts. City Manager Charles W. Thompson announced the booklet, first issued in April 1955, will be mailed to homes and given to new residents via the Welcome organization. It covers city services and contacts, taxes in the city and county, and general nuisance ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Charles W. Thompson
Cedar Hill Farms Inc
Smith Farm Park
John Kaufman
Thompson
Planning Commission
North
Floyd G. Ensinger
Accidents Cause Slight Damage Here
Two minor city mishaps were yesterday with no injuries. At 7:50 am a backing collision occurred in the 2900 block of Shattle Street involving Charles Purdin and Wanda Pratt, caused minor damage. A second accident at Garfield Street and Yankee Road at 10:25 am involved Kelse Nickell and Mary Foley, totaling $125 in damage.
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Shattle Street
Charles Purdin
Shartle St
Wanda Pratt
Kelse Nickell
Omaha St
Mary Foley
Gardner PL
Garfield Street
Yankee Road
Juvenile Court Moves to Larger Quarters in City Building
Butler County Juvenile Court's Middletown office relocated to remodeled auditorium space in the City Building. Juvenile officer Jake Seibold said the new facilities offer more room with three offices, while the former site will host expanded city administration. Office hours remain 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m, Monday through Friday, closed 12 to 1 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County Juvenile Court
Middletown
Jake Seibold
Seibold
Crossing Relocation Authorized By Court
Judge Fred B. Cramer in Butler Common Pleas Court authorized the relocation of two Pennsylvania Railroad grade crossings. The sites are on U.S. 127 southeast of Collinsville and on the Oxford Middletown Road north of Collinsville and west of U S 127. The State Highway Department must bear all relocation costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fred B. Cramer
Butler Common Pleas Court
U.S. 127
Collinsville
Oxford-Middletown Road
U. S. 127
State Highway Department
Taylor's Post Now Official in Butler County
Senate confirmation made L Mor ton Taylor postmaster here. A 38 year old former Cincinnati terminal railway clerk he has served as acting postmaster since September after Hilbert Martin retired. Reared in Butler heSince 1917 he lives at 3403 Wildwood with his wife and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
L. Morton Taylor
Taylor
Cincinnatierminal
Hilbert Martin
Eisenhower
R Poelast
Pau Schenck
Dayton
Martin A. Cole
Butler County
Republican Executive Committee
Butler
Middletown High School
Wildwood
Post 218s New Leaders Take Office
Walter Spindler, post commander, led the American Legion Post 218 installation last night. Ed Windsor was named commander with George Hagen J F Seibold and Ray Miles as vice commanders. Hal Stevens Robert Lubberger Tom Jones S J McAdow L M Taylor Clinton D Boyd and Tom Haney joined as executive committee members. Ed Portsmouth is adjutant chaplain Rev William S Comfort and Charles Palmer finance officer. Don Altstaetter and Dr Jack Harris remain as carry-over executive committee members to complete half of their two year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Spindler
American Legion
Ed Windsor
George Hagen
J. F. Seibold
Ray Miles
Hal Stevens
Robert Lubberger
Tom Jones
S. J. McAdow
L. M. Taylor
Clinton D. Boyd
Tom Haney
Ed Portsmouth
William S. Comfort
Charles Palmer
Don Altstaetter
Jack Harris
Middletown Woman Treated After Overdose Suicide Attempt
A 24 year old Middletown woman who reportedly overdosed on sleeping pills in an apparent suicide attempt was treated at Middletown Hospital last night, according to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Middletown Hospital
Depressions' Low Point in Farm Income and National Share
The record notes that the lowest total farm income and the smallest share of national income occurred during the Depression years 1932 and 1934. The text emphasizes the severity of agricultural earnings and its shrinking role in the overall economy.
Commission Okays Parking Ban During Sewer Project
City Commission approves a temporary no parking ban on Central Avenue from Water Street to the New York Central railroad and $11 135 for new meters three at the lot under construction at Central and Verity Parkway The plan includes 6 to 9 am and 3 to 6 pm restrictions when Bull's Run sewer work begins on Manchester Avenue with phased closures and a future start date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Thom
Central Avenue
Water Street
New York Central Railroad
Verity Parkway
Thompson
Central
Bull's Run
Manchester Avenue
Manchester
Michael Art Bronze Co
Covington, Ky
Kvonts Equipment Co
Emsworth, Pa
E. Central Avenue
Main and
Clinton Canal
Witch Way Did They Go Woman Traces City Water Lines
A Houston Ohio woman writes City Commission offering a solution to Middletown’s water line problem. The letter proposes tracing and mapping the underground lines to locate leaks and restore service. Authorities will review her plan for feasibility and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Ohio
City Commission
Middletown
Movie Schedules At The Paramount And Nearby Theatres
The cinema listings show Paramount Fort Wayne and nearby theatres scheduling multiple features this Thursday and Friday. Safari at 1 15 4 10 7 05 and 10 00 p.m Secrets of Treasure Mountain at 3 00 6 00 and 9 00 p.m Hilda Crane and Sabrina at Strand with World in My Corner Treasure of Pancho Villa at Colonial Lease of Life Theo Dora Slave Empress Dallas Distant Drums and two late showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Crane
Sabrina
Pancho Villa
Theodora
Dallas
Dixie Cruise
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Foreman
Rest Ave
Miss Leadbetter
Revie
Witl
Broad St
Rubirosa
Joe Chuck
Merchai
First
Grimes
Hickory Dickory
City Bldg
Commission
Main Street
Bellesmonte Street
S. Main Street
2Nd Avenue
Main
Broad Streets
Barney Massa Construction Co
6Th Avenue
Eureka Fire Hose Co
At the Movies
Paramount
Mary Fritz
Shelby County
Sidney
Trimble’s Market
Baltimore
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Central Branch
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