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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1965
Page
9
Armco Steel Corp Middletown Works reports first six months of 1965 exceed all prior six month totals by over one million tons with 200000 tons more than 1962 for the same period. All major units set production records as teamwork and steady quality aided a peak output despite vacation schedules and maintenance demands.
City Commission will hear second reading on an ordinance to buy 297 acres of park land in Madison Township and first reading on purchasing the remaining 258 acres of the 555 acre proposal. Officials split on cost and future use. Breiel Boulevard right of way between Rosedale and Manchester Road will be named by ordinance. contract awarded and construction to begin.
The northeastern United States saw welcome rainfall with many areas reporting one to two inches. Connecticut received heavy downpours, Mansfield recorded 5.25 inches, while Washington endured a thunderstorm with hail and high winds causing damage to trees lines and buildings. No injuries were reported.
Owen Kelly of 1987 Oxford Middletown Road reported 25 chickens stolen from pens behind his house early yesterday. Loss valued at $20. Bob Wise of 1911 Schrim Drive reported four large truck tires stolen from a trailer owned by W. H. Faye Co. of Cleveland while parked at a trucking lot.
William E. Rathman longtime Middletown Post 218 leader was elected judge advocate of the Ohio American Legion at the 47th state convention in Cleveland. The meeting named Art Sanderson as delegation head, and officers include Wm C. Heacock as commander Dr Michael Chakeres as first vice commander and Philip R. McBride as second vice commander. Post 218 won the Father John Duffy Award for best Back to God program for the third straight year and will keep the trophy. Dues at state headquarters rise 50 cents per member effective December 1 as the convention also pushed for congressional probes of subversive activity in Yellow Springs and Foreign Policy Association actions.
James Colvin reported to the Butler County sheriff that his coin collection valued at 95.50, including old coins and Canadian money, was taken from his Oxford State Road home sometime in the past week. Entry was gained by ripping a storm window screen and raising the window. Colvin had been staying with his mother while his wife was in the hospital.
A 16-year-old youth was cited for changing lanes unsafely after his car sideswiped Michele Kay Buch on First Avenue. Eight city accidents over two days caused more than $700 in damage, including three hit-and-run incidents. Buch, 19, of 1906 Grand Ave., and Thompson, 3112 Omaha St., were involved as both vehicles traveled east on First Avenue. Damage was estimated at $325 from the Buch collision.
Cars owned by Lawrence R. Snelling, Dewey Roberts, and Lois J. Landen were damaged when struck by unknown vehicles over the weekend. In a separate incident, Matt Levi Bates Jr. and Nathaniel Passmore reported about $100 damage after Passmore’s car backed into the Bates vehicle in front of 702 Lincoln St at 1:25 p.m. yesterday. Police note Passmore’s car reversed instead of moving forward, causing the impact.
A fire at 7:41 a.m. damaged a two story frame house at 1228 Girard Avenue. Thomas Cornelle owned the home. Rose Martin owned the property at 2212 Linden Avenue. Damage totaled 50 to the building and 100 to contents. Separately, Clarence Green of 2105 Queen Avenue was treated at Middletown Hospital after breathing difficulty.
Willard Ricketts, 59, of 2109 Logan St., was transported by Tri-County Ambulance to Middletown Hospital at 3 50 p m yesterday after fainting at home. He received treatment and was dismissed.
Robert Mockabee, 17, former Springboro High School basketball standout and state finals player, died in Middletown Hospital from a skull fracture after a collision on Ohio 122 123 in Red Lion. Other injured were James Pasley and Harold Brooks. The truck driver Kenneth Hopkins was uninjured. investigation ongoing. Funeral services arranged by Branford Routsong Funeral Home Dayton.
Police in New Miami report the arrest of two Middletown men Leon Williams and Norvel Stone and two juvenile boys in a case recovering a $1 179 mobile radio unit stolen from Walter L Follmer Inc The four face grand larceny charges with the juveniles referred to authorities Investigators recovered the radio unit another car radio and two car batteries linked to the theft of truck parts from Otis Spicer trucking firm in Miami Street
A total of 177 six year olds and 80 five year olds, each with an accompanying adult, filled the first of six swimming lesson classes at Sunset Pool. Instruction for older children began at 10 15 a m and younger at 11 00 a m with eight college students led by Miss Allene York. Ross Kramer reported attendance of 1200 at Sunset, 510 at Yankee Road pool, and 175 at Douglas earlier this summer.
Middletown attorney and car-wash executive Turrell says friends urge him to consider a congressional bid in the new 24th District. He notes extensive survey work and plans a definite decision by October, while rejecting any immediate political talk at tomorrow's Rotary Club luncheon.
A 22 year old man, Cotnell Palmore, is listed in fair condition at Middletown Hospital with back wounds after a dispute with his wife over a wig. He told police she stabbed him with a butcher knife as he prepared to leave, after which he was treated and summoned to police. She admitted cutting him during the dispute and said he fled the scene.
Franklin Peel age 40 of 1501 Pascal Ave was riding Sunday when his car door opened on a curve near Campbell Drive. He tried to steer and brake but pressed the gas, fell from the vehicle, and the car struck a curb then crashed through a garage wall damaging a parked car, leaving only bruises on Peel.
Richard E. O'Dell 38, driver for IRCC Motor Freight Corp., steered between a wrecked car and bridge columns on Rt 177 near Rt 73. His trailer rolled over after a collision allegedly caused by Charles A. Creech 21. Creech was hospitalized with head and internal injuries. O'Dell declined treatment. Creech's 1965 car totaled at $3,400. Nine accidents since Saturday injured 11 people were reported by the sheriff.
Ronnie Moore of Middletown helped the Cincinnati Marlins set a meet record in the Open Invitational in Evansville Indiana anchoring the 400 meter freestyle relay to 3 57. He also helped the 400 meter medley relay to fifth in the 15 17 age group and placed third in the 100 meter freestyle with 59 2.
An undetermined amount was stolen from a bowling machine at the 900 Club on Central Avenue when the lock was pried early yesterday. Six youths aged 18 to 21 said they were attacked by a group of boys with chains and tire tools in front of 2006 Pearl Street. three cars fled the scene. None of the five youths reported serious injuries.
A 13 year old is in police custody and a 14 year old is being sought over 11 burglaries in Middletown and Butler County. The 14 year old reportedly told his mother he is running away. Items recovered include trading stamps, shotgun shells, bank money, and a knife.
Police continued questioning a 13 year old suspected in burglaries at locations including Amanda School Conrads Service Station Verity Parkway Oxford State Road Middletown Trailer Park and other sites in Middletown Hamilton area.
The General Services Administration said flags flown at half staff for Adlai Stevenson will be moved to full staff Tuesday morning. President Truman and officials had ordered the half mast as a mark of respect following Stevenson's death last Wednesday.
The city and police chief were unsure of Rex Ravine location. Hal Combs cleared the former gorge between Tytus and Verity Parkway six months ago and named the path Rex after his son. A sign marks the route from Tytus Avenue to the skating rink, but the one lane road is unsafe for cars and hosts an auto repair shop at its bottom.
Butler County sheriff announces weekend patrol to curb reckless boating on the Miami River after Eldon Long and neighbors on Kennedy Road report speeding boaters and water skiers buzzing the landing area.
The third annual outing of St. Pauls United Church of Christ drew 125 members and friends to Chautauqua yesterday evening. A program of games, contests, a covered-dish supper, vesper service and song fest followed. Christian Fellowship Committee members planned the event. The Rev. Robert McNamara conducted the vespers.
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