Drowning Victim Missing After Grand Lake Capsize
Rough water hampers search for Robert Olinger 63 Armco veteran missing since boat capsized near Safety Island on Grand Lake. Wardlow 43 and Hixson 38 rescued after braving 3 to 4 foot waves under brisk northeast breeze. Olinger, senior melter at No. 1 open hearth, disappeared after clinging to the stern for about an hour. recovery efforts continue.
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Robert Olinger
Armco Steel Corp
Grand Lake
Celina
Mr. Olinger
Carlisle Road
Franklin Rt. 2
Lawrence T Wardlow
Erie Ave
Jack Hixson
Eastview Pkwy
Hamilton
Wardlow
Hixson
Armco
Olinger
Middletown
Lshing
Safety Island
Bruce Barber
Mercer County
W Wardlow
Six Middletown Students Lead District Scholarship Tests
Six Middletown students earned top honors in the Miami District Scholarship Tests held last Saturday at Miami University. Four won first in Division I high schools and in the district algebra, with three Roosevelt Junior High ninth graders Walter Beatty Al Decatur and Francis Martin tied for Algebra top honors. Helen Malott Lemon Monroe High School top in Algebra II, Elizabeth Gould Middletown High first in French I, and James Spindler Middletown High first in French II. Students took one subject each after a preliminary test, with Division I and II based on school enrollment. State-wide ratings will be released soon.
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Middletown
Miami
Miami University
Roosevelt
Walter Beatty
al Decatur
Francis Martin
Lemon- Monroe
Helen Malott
Middletown High
Elizabeth Gould
James Spindler
Grease Fire Damages Llouse at 1516 Pascal Ave
A grease fire at 1516 Pascal Ave yesterday caused 3200 in damage and injured two people. George Stephens sustained first degree burns on his left hand while firefighter Louis Shepherd of Company 6 was burned on the chest as the blaze started from burning grease igniting a wall. Damages were 2000 to the building and 1200 to the contents.
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Hamilton
Pascal Ave
George Stephens
Louis Shepherd
Co. 6
Local Couple Seeks Divorce
A Middletown couple married since 1924 were named in a divorce suit filed here yesterday. Carl Childers, 3225 Seneca St., seeks divorce from Mae Childers, same address, charging neglect and cruelty. The couple, married in Confluence, Ky., have 10 children, two of whom are minors.
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Hamilton
Middletown
Carl Childers
Seneca St
Mae Childers
Confluence
School Olympiad results list many students and standings
Roosevelt General Science and McKinley Junior High lead with students such as Lance Mather William Warrick and Judy Geckeler tied for 10th in Division I. Others include Jean Catherine Hurr Patricia Wootan Linda Kont hier and Kay Clark, Kay Martin, John Weikel among many in Algebra English Latin World History Biology and more with district standings and honorable mentions across divisions.
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Roosevelt
Lance Mather
Helen Lowry
Craig Kerkow
William Warrick
Judy Geckeler
Ann Lawson
McKinley Junior High
Craig Comfort
Jean Jordan
Linda Konthier
Ethel Schoen
Fenwick High School
Anthony van Holle
Jean Catherine Hurr
Rebecca Yarber
Kathleen Mangold
Patricia Wootan
Lawrence Mulligan
Madheta Cramer
Lemon Monroe
Patty Yocum
Nancy Hannah
Paul Wilson
Terry Kruger
Eddie Blevins
Middletown
Marilyn Marshall
Russell Galloway
Sarah Malcolm
Kay Clark
Kay Martin
John Weikel
Wesley Jones
Phyllis Mechling
Ray Oram
Barbara Coffman
Linda Russello
Jean Kocsis
Spanish I
Rosalie Maffett
Spanish II
Lindsay McGraw
Oh Fa
Police test of emergency beacon run shows quick response times
City officials conducted an emergency run from the City Building to the Municipal Airport beacon and back. A cruiser and motorcycle covered 4.3 miles in 6 minutes 35 seconds with sirens, versus 11 minutes at normal speed without sirens. Twelve test trips occurred under two routes. In a national emergency the beacon would be shut off immediately at FCC request.
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Middletown
Howe Road
C. A. ‘Boeke
Public Service
Joseph Blackmore
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Federal Communications Commission
Fenwick Prom Candidates Crown Royalty Tonight
Ten senior Fenwick High School students are candidates for prom king and queen and prince and princess. Voting determines the top boy and girl to reign, with the next-highest as the second pair. The event runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Manchester Hotel ballroom, followed by breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
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Fenwick High School
Mary Jo Fenders
Nancy Murphhy
Elaine Noeller
Kay Domanick
Jane Dorenbusch
Bill Russello
Mike Abell
David Habig
Fred Dakin
Bill Ferree
Manchester Hotel
Bob Hector
Knights of Columbus Hall
R. L. Augspurger
T. Burney
E. Presser
New Parking Sites Under Consideration
City Manager Charles W Thompson reported progress in negotiations for new off street parking sites in the downtown area. The city seeks two or possibly three additional downtown properties for off street lots as it continues to expand parking capacity. The Main Manchester and Central Verity lots charge 10 cents per hour, while Clinton Canal is metered at five cents. A portion of meter receipts funds future parking site purchases under current policy.
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Charles W. Thompson
Thompson
Main-Manchester
Central Verity
Clinton Canal
City to Start Training Plan for Employees
City Manager Charlies W. Thompson announced an in service training program for city employees. The plan includes courses on human relations, methods improvement and job instruction conducted under the U S Department of Labor and the Ohio Board of Education for supervisors. A second series on telephone use will be offered to secretaries and stenographers by the Ohio Bell Telephone Co.
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Charlies W. Thompson
U.S. Department of Labor
Ohio Board of Education
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Harrisville Mayor Fred E. Fraley Dies at 66
Fred E. Fraley a longtime Harrisville mayor died at his home on Thursday aged 66. Fraley was born in Tiffin Ohio and moved to Harrisville about 20 years ago where he served as vice president of the nearby Mid-Atlantic Glass Co in Lambertown.
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Harrisville
W. Va
Fred E. Fraley
Fraley
Tiffin
Ohio
Mid-Atlantic Glass Co
Lamberton
Jaycees Schedule Clean Up Week for Middletown
Middletown Junior Chamber of Commerce sets May 19 to 26 as Clean up Fix up week. Plans include beautification projects citywide and painting the Doty Building on Curtis Street in June. Jaycee father son fishing derby announced. Nominations for 1957 58 officers list candidates for president vice presidents treasurer secretary and directors.
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Middletown Junior Chamber of Commerce
Curtis Street
Smith End
Jim Townsley
Larry da Riff
Roger Thompson
Fred Howard
Dick Montague
George Hagan
Jack Edgington
John Kinicher
Paul Martin
John Baker
Jack Barnett
Bud Annenberg
Les Leighton
Dale Meece
Dick Monroe
Jerry Suddings
Bob Stoutenborough
Rail Crossing Improvement Urged By City
City letters to all railroads in Middletown urge better maintenance of crossings and lighting. City Manager Charles J. Thompson announced the move and noted the New York Central crossing on Central Avenue lies in the shopping district’s lighting plan, with support from the Middletown Safety Council.
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Middletown
Charles J. Thompson
Thompson
New York Central
Central Avenue
Accidents Decrease in Spring. June Peak for Injuries
A historical notice reports that accidents decline in spring across the United States while June marks the highest month for injuries and fatalities, highlighting seasonal risk patterns in public safety data.
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U. S
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West Middletown
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Neon
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New Carlisle
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Centerville
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