Armco Starts Big Modernization at Hamilton Plant
Armco Steel Corp. begins the largest modernization program at its Hamilton plant near Middletown, with a total cost exceeding 6 million dollars. Major work includes rebuilding coke oven battery No. 1 at about 4 million and relining blast furnace No. 2 at about 1 million. Battery No. 1, in operation since 1928, will be rebuilt to 45 ovens and is expected to finish by spring 1960. While under way, batteries Nos. 2 through 4 continue production with new self sealing doors and upgraded machinery installed at a cost of 875 thousand dollars.
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Hamilton
Armco Steel Corp
C. G. Davies
Armco
Middletown
Davies
Te Hamilton
United States
Theovens
Sorg Paper Co Reports Higher First Quarter Results
Sorg Paper Co posted increased first quarter 1960 sales and earnings led by net income of 265,943 on 5,108,261 in net sales. Compared with 1959 quarter, net income rose from 160,170 on 4,956,250 sales. Earnings were 5 cents per share on 440,407 common shares, with annualized per share guidance of 2.24 for 1960.
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Sorg Paper Co
D. G. Driscoll
Driscoll
Extra Chuckle Pocket Radio Conscience Insight
A daily quip notes how inner voices shift from moral guide to portable distraction as humor reframes self awareness. The line suggests modern habits dilute conscience into a constant stream of casual commentary.
Wooden Shed Fire Blamed on Spontaneous Combustion
Firemen blamed spontaneous combustion for a blaze that caused 50 dollars damage to a frame shed owned by Russell Anness at 3308 Central Ave. Firemen reported the incident yesterday. Emergency squad aided Collin Henderson 39 of 706 Malvern St at the rear of the address and took him to Middletown Hospital. Earlier squads helped Joseph Kramer 59 of 712 Elwood St who was not hospitalized.
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Russell Anness
Central Ave
Collin Henderson
Malvern St
Middletown Hospital
Elwood St
Joseph Kramer
JA Youths Ending Year Liquidating Firms Before Season Close
Fourteen Middletown Junior Achievement companies are liquidating their businesses as the season ends. Each firm is preparing its financial report for stockholders this month and the annual stockholders report contest, which has a June 1 deadline. Director M. G. McCall notes the big week ahead.
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Middletown
M. G. McCall
Florida Next For Kent Little Family Tops In Ohio
The Kent Little family of 3009 Grand Ave. were told by telegram they were chosen the All-America Family in Ohio. The Bonis and Ashton families placed high as runners-up. The Littles will represent Ohio in Florida May 24 to June 1 for the national selection, with local backing from the Middletown Federation Women's Clubs and Mrs. N. A. Smucker.
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Kent Little
Cathy
Ohio
Betsy
Cornell
Florida
Weith
Kent Little Family
Middletown
Robert E. Bonis
Goldman Ave
Ralph Ashtons
Ross Ave
Vaccine Program Civic Expands Nursing Service
Mrs Laura Crist bureau director disclosed a five year plan to expand the immunization program in West Middletown Peasttown Jacksonburg and Trenton areas. The expansion follows a request from Butler County health commissioner Dr Alexander Witkow and will rely on county supplied vaccine. The Bureau of Public Health Nursing has shifted substantial effort to Salk polio vaccination in Middletown schools and parochial schools, performing 1423 injections this year and handling second and third DPT shots for preschool clinics. Bedside home care remains a major focus with 81 percent of calls, as immunization and TB home nursing rise while heart patient care tapers due to oral meds.
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Bureau of Public Health Nursing
West Middletown
Peasttown
Jacksonburg
Trenton
Laura Crist
Civic Association Board of Governors
Crist
Alexander Witkow
Butler County
Butler County Health Department
Middletown
Bureau
Jnow
Burglars Hit Auto Agencies And Hardware Store
Police report last night’s break ins at Guyler Buick Inc and Hilgeford Rowe Inc net cash from offices, with tools used to pry safes. Ernest Hardware Co saw three guns stolen after smashing a rear door and tossing concrete through glass during the early morning burglary.
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Guyler Buick Inc
N. Verity
Hilgeford-Rowe Inc
N. Verity Pkvy
Ernest Hardware Co
Charles St
Middletown
Theen
Fenwick Pupils Crown Mary in May Crowning Ceremony
Fenwick High School held its annual May crowning on the school grounds with Sue Armbruster crowning the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Senior classmates chose Armbruster and Sal ly Jackson, Patricia Thier, Jane Molloy, and Mary Ann White for honors as crown bearer, consecration leader, wreath placer, and bouquet presenter. The ceremony featured a student procession, May hymns, the Rosary, and the Litany, with sermons by Rev. Lernard Bruening and prayers led by Rev. Robert Moonin.
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Fenwick High School
Sue Armbruster
Miss Armbruster
Sally Jackson
Patricia Thier
Jane Molloy
Mary Ann White
Lernard Bruening
Robert Moonin
Corso elected chairman of Butler County Board of Health
John J. Corso of Oxford was elected chairman of the Butler County Board of Health at the annual organizational meeting. Dr. James M. Anderson of Monroe was chosen as vice chairman, succeeding Shafer Schenck. Other members include Arthur Graf Sr. and D. Stanley K. Norman.
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Hamilton
John J. Corso
Oxford
Butler County Board of Health
Alexander Witkow
James M. Anderson
Monroe
Corso
Dr. Anderson
Shafer Schenck
Arthur Graf Sr
Milford Township
D. Sanley K. Norman
Civic Association hears financial report and agency updates
The board received brief reports from liaison committee chairmen of other agencies and reviewed the quarterly financial statement for Tom Venable, managing director of the Civic Association.
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Tom Venable
The
Civic Association
Thefts Reported From Local Vehicles And Homes
Thefts reported to police include a gadget bag with camera gear worth 75 dollars from Richard Stiles's car at 717 15th Ave. A radio and oil gauge were taken from the Knapps’ car at 1609 Lafayette Ave with wiring damaged. A plant was stolen from Mrs. John Crist’s porch at 602 16th Ave. A tire and wheel were taken from C. H. Lipton’s station wagon at 1607 Central Ave.
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Richard Stiles
15Th, Ave
Paul Knapp
Lafayette Ave
John Crist
16Th Ave
C. H. Lipton
Central Ave
Louis Phillips Dies In Truck Crash On U S 25
Louis M Phillips 55 of 3004 Sheldon Rd a longtime downtown merchant and Filsons Inc owner died when a tractor trailer struck his station wagon on U S 25 south of Miamisburg. His wife Jessie 52 survived in critical condition with multiple injuries. The driver of the truck Gay Lesher 48 was cited for driving left of center as investigations continued.
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Louis M. Phillips
Sheldon Rd
U.S. 25
Miamisburg
Jessie
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
Filson’s, Inc
Central Ave
Journal
Phillips
Columbus
Gay Lesher
Lakemore
Ohio
Akron
State Patrol
Lesher
Fall Guys Treated For Injuries At Local Hospital
Two people were treated yesterday at Middletown Hospital emergency room for injuries from falls. Lynn Dalton, 13, of 360 Deardoff Road Franklin fractured her left wrist after a tumble at Roller Haven Skating Rink. Virgil Setters, 29, of 3100 Yankee Road Franklin, suffered a deep knee laceration requiring tem stitches when he fell fishing at Germantown Dam. An industrial accident at Interstate Folding Box Co. involved Herbert Wallace, 40, of 6158 Moreland Drive Franklin, who had a chin laceration needing six stitches after a board he was sawing kicked back and hit him in the face and neck.
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Middletown Hospital
Lynn Dalton
Johnson Dalton
Deardoff Rd
Franklin
Roller Haven
Virgil Setters
Yankee Rd
Germantown Dam
Interstate Folding Box Co
Herbert Wallace
Lew
Nurses Pass State Exams Three Middletown nurses clear state boards
Three Middletown Hospital practical nurses passed the March state board examinations. The hospital announced: Mrs. Sara Long of Miamisburg, Mrs. Margaret Segerberg of Middletown, and Mrs. Willa Teasley White of Dayton are now licensed.
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Middletown Hospital
Sara Long
Miamisburg
Margaret Segerberg
Middletown
Willa Teasley White
Dayton
Boro Passes Plat Ordinance
Springboro village council approved ordinances requiring filing of subdivision plats with standards and limits and imposing procedures for performance bonds to be posted by land subdividers at a regular meeting.
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Springboro
Funeral services set for Sunday at Joseph R. Baker & Son
Arrangements made for a service at 11 a.m. Sunday at Joseph R. Baker & Son Funeral Home with Rabbi Harry Roth of Beth Sholom Temple officiating. Burial will be in Columbus. The family requests no flowers.
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Joseph R. Baker & Son
Harry Roth
Beth Sholom Temple
Burjial
Columbus
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Discount Mart
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Louis Phillips
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Rochester
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