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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1957

Page

2

Murrow Plans Armco Visit For See It Now Program

Edward R. Murrow's See It Now segment on Armco Middletown Works airs Sunday at 4 p.m. on WHIO and WKRC. The program contrasts hand rolling with Armco's modern continuous hot strip and cold reduction mill, featuring education labor and industry voices and an interview with Walter Reuther on automation's impact.

Armco Middletown Edward R. Morrow WHIO WKRC Murrow Fred W. Friendly Stainess Steel Department Walter Reuther United Auto Workers Ashland John B. Tytus American Iron and Steel Institute

Four Children Injured In City And Industrial Accidents

Five people were treated at Middletown Hospital after separate incidents. Nine year old Phil Shepherd cut his left instep on a bicycle fall onto a shovel. Eight year old Tommy Mullins and five year old Nancy Simpson plus five year old Stephanie Ramsey sustained minor injuries from falls and a swing accident. A 36 year old, Charles Reed, lacerated a finger at work with brass tubing. All were released after treatment.

Phil Shepherd Gable Shepherd Camden Rt. 1 Timmy Mullins Sylvia Mullins Jewell St Nancy Simpson Earl Simpson Manchester Rd Stephanie Ramsey William Ramsey Highland St Charles FE. Reed Goldman Ave Meeker Plumbing Co

Thieves Have A Busy Night Across Butler County

Merchandise valued at 284 dollars was stolen last night in Butler County thefts. Fisherman Albert Nickell reported a fishing rod and two reels valued at 50 dollars stolen from his parked car after a rock shattered a window near a gravel pit at New Miami. Montie Severance reported two fender skirts and four hubcaps worth 75 dollars stolen from a car at a Maud service station. Edmund Phieme of Decatur Indiana reported two suits of mens clothes valued at 159 dollars stolen from his vehicle at Ida's Truck Stop on U S 27 south of Hamilton while he ate in the restaurant.

Butler County Albert Nickell Flamingo Rd Nickell New Miami Montie Severance Hamilton-Mason Rd Maud Edmund Phieme Decatur Ind Ida U. S. 27 Hamilton Phieme

Middletonian Gets 60 Days For Carrying Concealed Weapon

Robert Horn aged 22 of 629 Cleveland Street was sentenced to 60 days in Butler County Jail for carrying concealed weapons. Judge P P Boll presided after state patrolmen testified Horn admitted carrying a knife but denied knowledge of a gun found in his car. Four months of a six month sentence were suspended.

Robert Horn Cleveland St Butler County P. P. Boll Common Pleas Horn

Bible School Opens at Grand Avenue Church of God

The Daily Vacation Bible School at Grand Avenue Church of God runs now through June 14 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m. Classes are arranged for children from pre school through sixth grade with Mrs John Russell serving as chairman of this year s program.

Grand Avenue

Fedders Loss Placed At 2000 In Theft

Franklin Special report recounts a weekend burglary at Fedders Supply Co. 47 E 4th St. with losses estimated over 2000 including 1500 in checks 223 in cash and about 476 items of merchandise such as rifles electric shavers and watches. The entry was through a back window and the robbers may have been small in stature. Police note the window was damaged and the time frame spans from opening Saturday to 6 am Sunday.

Franklin Fedders Supply Co 4Th St Omer Fedders Fedders

Franklin Court Busy With Traffic Cases

In Franklin Municipal Court Judge J. T. Riley presided over 18 traffic and civil cases. Defendants faced fines and sentences including two guilty findings for Charles Gillie on temporary permit and speeding charges, and Harold Hipsher's suspended 30 day jail term with three years probation for a menacing threat. Several defendants paid fines for speeding, reckless operation, or both, while William Ratliff Fairview Corners was acquitted of petty larceny and John Stancil forfeited a $20 bond for no fishing license. One intoxication case was heard and others were continued.

J. T. Riley Charles Gillie Middletown Rt. 2 Harold Hipsher Deardoff Rd Elbert Abrams Union Road Hipsher Richard Biendenbender Young St Richard Phillips Lbh Middletown George Caver Hamilton Henry Williams Oxford Charles Young Shaker Rd Verlin Murray Middletown Rt Philip J. Rhode Oxford Rd Herbert Holbrook Lake Ave Richard Matterspan Lebanon Allen Burks Dayton William Ratliff Fairview Corners John Stancil

Beth Sholom Holds Confirmation During Festival of Weeks

Eight students will be confirmed at Temple Beth Sholom in a Festival of Weeks observance. The confirmation class includes Paul Agronin, Marcia Aronoff, Sheldon Casper, Anita Cohen, Linda Istoff, Lois Moss, Ethel Schoen, and Wendy Bender, with a musical cantata What Is Torah. Beck Aronoff and others support the class as a reception follows the service.

Temple Beth Sholon God Moses Anita Sandra Cohen Linda Ann Istoff Lois Mae Moss Ethel Jean Schoen Wendy Lynn Bender Beck Henry Aronoff Joyce Grund Dick Isroff I. Miller Marcia Weinstein

At The Movies Showings This Week

At the Paramount and Strand theaters this week audiences can see Oklahoma at 6:45 and 9:50 p m on Tuesday and 6:40 and 9:55 p m on Wednesday Hellcats of Navy Abandon Ship Sands of Iwo Jima Time Table Mutiny on the Bounty Night Runner with multiple daily showings and times listed for each film.

Hellcats Navy Iwo Jima

Middletown Boy Nabbed After Purse Snatch Near High School

A 14-year-old Middletown boy grabbed a purse from Marie Hurr on Curtis Street near Middletown High School last night. Police caught him at 8:10 p.m. and recovered the $17 billfold and a $52 pay check. He was held for juvenile authorities and has no prior record.

Middletown Curtis Street Marie Hurr Curtis St Middletown High School Jack Crocker Hurt

Camp Training Ready To Start

Girl Scout day camp program aid training slated for tomorrow from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m in the Civic Association auditorium Miss Margaret Bailey field director will oversee Senior scouts not yet registered may sign up tomorrow Another session is set for Thursday

Civic Association Margaret Bailey

Golden Agers Plan Armco Park Picnic

Golden Agers will discuss plans for a June 12 picnic at Armco Park at their meeting tomorrow. The group will gather at 1 30 p.m. at the Civic Association.

Golden Agers Armco Park Civic Associaton

New A P Readies Opening at 1st Avenue Store

Formal opening of the new A and P Food Stores at 1st Avenue and Clinton Street is set for 9 am tomorrow. John C. Nicholls and R. C. Trittin will attend from the Indianapolis unit, with Robert McConnell announcing a program of awards and demonstrations. The store spans over 13,000 square feet with a pickup station, a new checkout system and a self service meat department, and parking for 100 cars is available on 1st Avenue.

1St Avenue Clinton Street John C. Nicholls R. C. Trittin Indianapolis Ind Indiana Ohio Illinois Kentucky Robert McConnell Avnue

Motorcycle Rider Listed As Good Condition

Juanita Richardson a 15 year old South Lebanon girl is listed in good condition at Middletown Hospital after a motorcycle accident last Wednesday. The crash on Yankee Road involved the motorcycle she was riding. Also injured was 16 year old Robert Lee Allebaugh who operated the cycle and suffered a brain concussion and possible skull fracture. he was released from the hospital Friday.

Middletown Hospital Juanita Richardson South Lebanon Miss Richardson James Richardson Pauline Dr Yankee Road Robert Lee Allebaugh Ivin Allebaugh Circleville Rt

Alley Blocked for Vacation Bible School Recess

The alley between Superior and Howard Avenues behind the First Church of the Nazarene at 215 S Sutphin St is blocked from 9 00 to 10 30 am Monday through Friday through June 14 during Vacation Bible School recess. Police Chief Joseph Blackmore said the change took effect yesterday. Children use the church parking lot during recess.

Superior and Howard Avenues First Church of the Nazarene S. Sutphin St Joseph Blackmore

Police Briefs: Off-Duty Officer’s Watch Stolen on Erie Avenue

Ptl. Paul Judd reported he was painting on Erie Avenue off duty when he set his watch on the ground. Upon returning, the watch was missing. No suspects or further details were provided.

Ptl Paul Judd Erie Avenue

Car Theft Report At 230 Park Street

Dale Brandenburg reported yesterday that a 1951 model car with license D 83563 was stolen from 230 Park Street.

Dale Brandenburg Park St

Theft and arrests reported in local incidents

F J Moorman of Moor man Sand and Gravel Co told police a 1950 model pickup with plate 40 1088 was stolen Sunday. James Sennett reported his bicycle stolen. Police arrested Gerald Marsh at Tytus Avenue and Nelbar Street on DUI and no license charges. Michael McConnell reported his bicycle stolen from 720 16th Ave.

F. J. Moorman Moorman Sand & Gravel Co James Sennett Gerald Marsh Wilbraham Rd Tytus Avenue Nelbar Street Michael McConnell 16Th Ave

Car stolen in Cincinnati recovered on Vail Avenue

Police report: a car stolen from Cincinnati was recovered yesterday at Vail Avenue and N Verity Parkway. The front seat was burned out, confirming fire damage.

Lloyd Brewer Cincinnati Vail Avenue N. Verity Parkway

Burglars Steal Gum at L B Gilbert Grocery

Police report a break-in at L B Gilbert Grocery, 2504 Miami Ave. JuveniLe suspects entered by cutting a screen in the front door and grabbed chewing gum and cigarettes. Loren Gilbert is proprietor.

L. B. Gilbert Maimi Ave Loren Gilbert

Local Kids Win In Skating Championship Meet

Ohio State Roller Skating Championship ended in Akron with Middletown and Lebanon youths earning second place in Junior Pairs and Senior Fours divisions. Sharon Wells 9 and Ricky Houck 11 led the Junior Pair finish, while Karen Shimer Joyce Sheley Gary Buckingham all of Middletown and Bill Sample of Franklin placed second in Senior Fours. Their results qualify them for the regional skating meet in Detroit in late June, with training at Chau tauqua Roller Rink.

Akron Ohio Sharon Wells Middletown Ricky Houck Lebanon Karen Shimer Joyce Sheley Gary Buckingham Bill Sample Franklin Detroit Chautauqua

Jersey Breeders Begin Farm Tour

Jersey breeders at the 89th American Jersey Cattle Club meeting in Columbus began a central Ohio farm tour including Yanger Brothers Farm Mount Vernon Cream Hill Farm Newark and Wetherell Dairy Pickerington A business session Wednesday will reveal winners of the distinguished service and master breeder awards. At Springfield the Folck Classic Sale saw 40 Jersey cattle average 1982 with Masterim Sleeper Dora selling for top price to Harmony Farm for 7000. The National Jersey Jug sale at Clark County Fair averaged 497 with Harmony Fancy Priscilla selling for 1150 to J K Stuart. The four day convention ends Wednesday.

Columbus Ohio American Jersey Cattle Club Yanger Brothers Mount Vernon Cream Hill John Walker and Sons of Newark Wetherell Pickerington Springfield Jersey North America Masterim Sleeper Dora James Dean Ridgeway Mich Harmony Farm Greenwich Conn Clark County Fairground Harmony Fancy Priscilla Harmony Farms J. K. Stuart

Seniors Lead MHS Honor Roll With 175 Students On List

Middletown High School reports its sixth term honor roll with 175 students above 3.5 average. Seniors top the list with 74 honorees, followed by Juniors at 55 and Sophomores at 46, including named students across grades and a long roster of those achieving academic distinction.

Middletown High School

Boy Struck By Automobile Blames Accident On Push

Two youths were slightly injured in city traffic incidents yesterday. Larry Glenn, 6, of Garfield Street, was treated at Middletown Hospital for head injuries after being hit on Hudson Avenue as a girl said to have pushed him into the street. The driver Frank Caldwell, 40, said the boy darted from an alley. He was not held. James Davidson, 15, of Locust Street, suffered a skinned elbow when his motorcycle struck an excavation on Lafayette Avenue. Passenger Betty Fletcher, 15, escaped injury as both were thrown to the pavement. The westbound bike was undamaged. Police noted the street had settled about a foot. Other accidents involved several couples with minor to moderate damage on various streets. no other injuries reported.

Larry Glenn Garfield St Middletown Hospital Hudson Avenue Frank Caldwell 8Th Ave James Davidson Locust St Lafayette Avenue Davidson Betty Fletcher Hickory St John Baudendistel Poplar St Rose Marconi Jefferson Road N. Clinton Street Vail Avenue John Peterson Jr Ardmore Jr Edward Young Jr Camden Rt Tytus Avenue Nelbar Street Courtney Moore Howard Ave Howard Avenue Sutphin Street Harold Gainey S. Main St Marie Spicer Richmond St S. Main Street Clarence Congleton Crawford St E. M. Herman Passaic N. J S. Verity Parkway 1St Avenue

Peace Pipe Ends Trouble For Indian

New York police arrested William W. Martin, 48, in Central Park for allegedly carrying a tomahawk while intoxicated. After a Felony Court powwow, Magistrate Da vid Malbin dismissed disorderly conduct and Sullivan saw no weapons charges. The hatchet was returned to Martin who claimed it was needed to open crates on a Hudson River pier.

New York William W. Martin Central Park David Malbin Sullivan Martin Hudson River

Home Leaguers Attend Camp in Glen Dale Ohio

Thirty Ladies' Home League members from the local Salvation Army corps traveled to a regional Home League camp in Glen Dale Ohio. Representatives from twenty six leagues in Southwestern Ohio and Northeastern Kentucky will attend under the direction of Mrs Brigadier William E Chamberlain divisional Home League secretary. Guest of honor is Mrs Commissioner Donald McMillan from New York territorial headquarters. The local delegation is led by Mrs Sr May Charles Johnston Ruth Goforth Bedenia Margerum and Mrs Fred Ransom. The camp ends tomorrow night.

Ladies’ Home League Salvation Army Corps Glendale Ohio Kentucky William E. Chamberlain Donald McMillan New York

Scout Group Sets Meeting

The Pokey Griffith District commissioners hold their monthly meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Boy Scout office. Vice district chairman Paul Doughman will preside in the absence of Sam Caruthers. Summer camp and activities will be discussed.

Pokey Griffith District Commissioners Boy Scout Paul Doughman Sam Carruthers

Champion Paper's Walkout Is Ended

Hamilton special report notes Champion Paper & Fibre Co mill sorters returned to work after a management spokesman announced a pay incentive misunderstanding was corrected and full production resumed.

Hamilton Champion Paper & Fibre Co

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