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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1951

Page

2

Reinartz Promoted VP At Armco With Expanded Duties

L F Reinartz elected vice president in charge of special operating development at Armco Steel. He will oversee blast furnace open hearth practice and related operations at Armco and abroad while continuing coal mining leadership. He has long tenure at Armco including Middletown division, coal mines, and Open Hearth expertise. Noted as dean of open hearth steelmaking and active Middletown civic leader. Last line references Independence Day death dates for Jefferson and Adams.

L. F. Reinartz Armco Steel Corporation W. W. Sebald Reinartz Armco Middletown Nen Sebald Sheffield Armco International H. Fanning Central Works Carnegie Institute of Technology Middletown Hospital Middletown Safety Council Middletown Industrial Council

Tranter and Holstein Promoted at Armco Middletown Plant

Armco announces promotions of three top production executives G D Tranter D S Holstein and C L Clark to new general superintendent and manager roles at Middletown East Works and Hamilton plants Tranter becomes Middletown division manager succeeding L F Reinartz while Holstein leads rolling and processing and Clark heads blast furnaces and melting Clark retains duties at Hamilton plant.

Armco F. H. Fanning G. D. Tranter Middletown L. F. Reinartz Tranter East Works D. S. Holstein Holstein CFE Clark Hamilton Central Works Blooming and Bar Koppers Company Koppers

Ten Local Men Indicted by Butler County Grand Jury

Butler County Grand Jury recalled last week examined 158 witnesses and returned 55 indictments. Middletown defendants include Frank Baird sodomy and indecent liberties with a child John D Black two counts grand larceny Roy Eisner alias Don Wilson and Gregory Donald Webster four counts embezzlement Roy Risner alias Clifford Risner auto theft Staf ford Parker and Samuel Cardwell burglary and larceny Leroy Trimble unarmed robbery Howard F Penland cutting to kill and carry a concealed weapon Warren G Kelsor neglect to provide for children Wilbert Taulbee burglary and larceny. some charges in domestic shooting fray were ignored.

Butler County Grand Jury Fred B. Cramer Common Pleas Court Middletown Frank Baird John D. Black Roy Eisner Don Wilson Gregory Donald Webster Roy Risner Clifford Risner Stafford Parker Samuel Cardwell Leroy Trimble Howard F. Penland Warren G. Kelsor Wilbert Ralph Taulbee Lemon Township

Legion meeting to outline National Defense program

Blythe Williams Post 231 of the American Legion will host a monthly meeting Wednesday at 8 p m to explain the National Defense program to members. Refreshments will follow the speaking program at post headquarters.

Blythe Williams American Legion Blythe Williams Commodore Post

Five Enlist In Air Force From Local Area

Five men have enlisted in the Air Corps since March 1. They have headed to Lackland Air Force Base for four years of training. Enlistees are Samuel Paul Burnett William H Fordyce Thomas W Blackburn Omera Middleton and Dean O Shupert. Applications continue to be taken with waiting lists.

Air Corps Luther Gregory U.S. Army Air Force Lackland Air Force Base Samuel Paul Burnett South Sutphin St William H. Fordyce Stillwell Pl

City toWarn NY Central Over Blocked Crossings After Ambulance Delay

City manager H W Starick says complaints show trains blocked midtown crossings for 20 minutes or more delaying an ambulance to Middletown Hospital. State law sets a five minute limit. railroad official Frank Zink blames heavy car congestion and yard delays while promising to keep crossings open. He notes this is the first time all three First Central and North Aves crossings were blocked for an extended period. Starick plans talks with railroad officials on a solution.

New York Central Railroad H. W. Starick Starick Midtown Middletown Hospital Frank Zink New York Central Zink Central Ave Central North Aves

Welder Causes $100,000 Fire at Brainard Steel

An arc from a repairman's welding torched a gasoline tank at Brainard Steel Company in Warren causing a $100,000 blaze last night. Fire crews responded quickly and no injuries were reported.

Warren Brainard Steel Company

Obituary of Nora Hill 76 Mother of Mrs S C Toman

Nora Hill aged 76, mother of Mrs. S. C. Toman of 2020 Central Ave, died at 7 15 a m Monday at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton. She was a frequent visitor to her daughter and made many friends locally. Services set for 2 p m Wednesday at Campbell Funeral Home Seventh and High Streets, Hamilton, with burial at Hickory Flat Cemetery, Overpeck. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Nora Hill S. C. Toman Central Ave Mercy Hospital Hamilton

Mrs. Dors Downs dies in Middletown at 55

Mrs. Dors Downs 55 of 1400 York Street died today at Middletown Hospital at 9 30 a m after a week in serious condition and years of declining health. Born May 3 1896 in Alsey County Kentucky she lived in Middletown 36 years. Survivors: husband Charles three sisters Mary Jane Meeks Mandy Rhodus Roda Smith four brothers Ben H Gabbard George G Clayton William and many nieces and nephews. She belonged to Meadowlawn Church of God. Services pending at Riggs Funeral Home.

Dors Downs York St Middletown Downs Alsey County Charles Mary Jane Meeks Mandy Rhodus Frankiin Roda Smith Ben H. Gabbard Hamilton George G Ashland Clayton William Meadowlawn Church of God Riggs Funeral Home

Death of Clem E Koontz Found at Home

Clem E Koontz aged 66 of Ea ton Route 3 was found dead from heart disease at his home yesterday. He leaves daughters Mrs. Alice Schul Mrs. Marcy C Campbell and Mrs. Laura M Sword in West Middletown and Mrs. Jo Anne Back Dorothy Koontz and Robert G Koontz in Middletown. Funeral services set for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Barnes Funeral Home Faton with burial at Mound Hill Cemetery.

Clem Earl Koontz Eaton Route 3 Alice Schul Marcy C. Campbell Laura M. Sword West Middletown Jo Anne Back Dorothy Koontz Robert G. Koontz Middletown Barnes Funeral Home Faton Mound Hill Cemetery

Mrs Fecker 75 Buried After Services in Piqua

Mrs Elizabeth Caroline Fecker 75 sister of Mrs Clark Wark of Middletown was buried yesterday in Piqua after services at St Vincent Lone. Mrs Fecker died Saturday.

Elizabeth Caroline Fecker Clark Wark Middletown Piqua Piqua St. Vincent Fecker

Pallbearers Named for R. E. Morrison Funeral

R. E. Morrison prominent musician and insurance man died Sunday. Pallbearers are Edward Jones, Eddie McComb, Robert Baker, Andy Hembree, Robert Ramsdell, and Robert Patton. Services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Riggs Funeral Home with Rev. John I. Parr officiating. Friends may call today 2 to 5 and 7 to 9.

R. E. Morrison Edward Jones Eddie McComb Robert Baker Andy Hembree Robert Ramsdell Robert Patton Riggs Funeral John I. Parr First Baptist Church

Mrs Minnie Mullendore 78 Dies At Home Of Daughter

Mrs Minnie Mullendore aged 78 died at 12 15 a m today at the Yankee Road home of her daughter Mrs Homer Jefferson after a two month illness. She was born in Farmersville and moved to Middletown many years ago. Her husband William preceded her in death in 1938. Surviving are three sons Carl W David and Paul all of this city one daughter Mrs Jefferson five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services set for 2 p m Thursday at the McCoy Lettle Funeral Home with Dr E R Turner officiating Burial will be at Woodside Cemetery Friends may call 3 5 and 7 10 p m Wednesday.

Minnie Mullendore Homer Jefferson Yankee Road Mullendore Farmersville Middletown William Blue Bath Carl W David Paul Jefferson McCoy-Lettle E. R Turner Woodside Cemetery

Mrs Mattie Lattimorre Jones Dies at 70 in Baltimore Street Home

Mrs Mattie Lattimorre Jones 70 of 1609 Baltimore Street died at 9 50 p m yesterday at her home after a two month illness She was a member of New Era Baptist Church She is survived by her daughter five nieces and nephews including Mrs Essie Crawford and five grandchildren Friends may call after 6 p m Wednesday Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p m from New Era Church with Rev J Pate and Rev J H Price officiating Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery C L Maxberry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Mattie Lattimorre Jones Baltimore St Hattie Everhart New Era J. Pate J. H. Price Woodside Cemetery C. L. Maxberry Funeral Home

Mrs Edna Staggs Dies After Cerebral Incident

Mrs Edna Staggs, 49, of 3113 Ohio Ave, died at 1:50 pm Monday at Middletown Hospital after suffering a cerebral event.

Edna Staggs Ohio Ave Middletown Hospital

School Bags Sent Overseas by Middletown Girl Scouts

About 175 school bags filled with clothing games toys and school equipment were packed this morning by the Juliette Law Committee of the Middletown Girl Scout Council for foreign students. The drive is part of School Mates Overseas.

Girl Juliette Law Middletown

Memorial for Mrs. Staggs Details Family Ties

Mrs. Staggs daughter of late Daniel and Sarah Richter of Middletown died after a hemorrhage at her home. Survived by two sons Robert Pembles of Middletown and Ronald Pembles of Lexington, N C, a daughter Viola Pembles of Marquette, a brother Ray Richter, two half sisters Julia Ward and June Baker, a grandmother Sallie Snowhill, and an aunt Mabel Weyman. Friends may visit Joseph R. Baker and Sons Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from the funeral home, Rev H H Jung officiating. Interment Woodside Cemetery.

June Baker Middletown Sallie Snowhill Mabel Weyman Joseph R. Baker and Sons Funeral

Obituary for James E. Doughman in Middletown

James E. Doughman, 42, of 519 Buena Ave., died at 3:40 am at Middletown Hospital after a two year illness. Born in South Lebanon, he owned the Avalon garage and was a member of Amanda Methodist Church and Amanda Athletic Club, and Scoutmaster of Troop 9. Survived by widow Gertrude, three children James Jr, Frankie, and Mary Louise, and brothers Carl of Seven Mile and ...

James E. Doughman Buena Ave Middletown Hospital South Lebanon Avalon Garage Amanda Methodist Church Amanda Athletic Club Gertrude James, Jr Frankie Mary Louise Carl Seven Mile

Church Set for Rapid Demolition and Grading

The old First Presbyterian Church will be leveled within a couple days. William Powell of the Cleveland Wrecking Company said a bulldozer was used Monday to tear down brick walls and grade the site. By Thursday afternoon, the area should be filled with sand or gravel and surfaced with asphaltic concrete.

First Presbyterian William Powell Cleveland Wrecking Company Powell

Paul of Excello Family Burial Planned at Woodside

Paul of Excello and his sister Mrs Laura Idle of this city will be remembered at funeral services held at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home at 2 a.m. Friday with Rev William F E Ballinger of Monroe officiating. Burial follows in Woodside cemetery. Visitations hours not yet set.

If the Earth Were Flat Time Would Be Uniform Worldwide

An older speculation argues that a flat earth would produce identical time across all locations. Proponents claim universal simultaneity would erase time zones and seasonal clocks.

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Reinartz Armco Thomas Jefferson John Adams O. E. Clark RUSCO Ij & Scofield Sales CO Maple Ave Ramilton Ohio Fc.russel Clivet Asmao Fanning Butler County Frank King Loretta Colored News Borden Fred J. Schatzmann Law Mrs Dora Downs Clem E. Koontz E. C. Fecker Mrs. Mattie Jones Mrs. Edna Stages THE Peter B. Biggins, C. S. B Seattle Washington Mother Church First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts East Central Ave Middletown, Ohio Isco Ele Funeral Home Broad Street First Ave Girl Scout Council Civic Association Garnet Church H. H. Jung Tom, Dick Harry Spencer Jewelers Brsur Sanitone Abby Jeve Seowes Charles ST Erle Hanson
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