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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1961

Page

13

Chairman Named For Steel Week in Middletown

William K. Robinson named general chairman of The Citizens' Committee for Steelmark Week to plan a summer salute to steel workers at Armco Steel Corp. The event emphasizes steel's role in the economy. Robinson, CG&E Northern Division manager, plans a week of steel related activities with Steelmark symbolism.

William K. Robinson Robinson Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Armco Steel Corp Citizens’ Committee

Police Briefs and Local Incidents

Police early today arrested John Klackner on a warrant for issuing a check with insufficient funds at his 1224 Girard Ave. Verity Auto Sales reported a six year old broke 24 windows across five cars and two offices, with damage about 250 dollars. the mother agreed to cover costs. Charles Palmer reported hubcap thefts from his Middletown car. A 23 year old Middletown man slashed his right wrist at Middletown Hospital and was treated and discharged.

John Klackner Girard Ave Verity Auto Sales S. Verity Parkway Middletown Hospital Middletown

Armco Funds Extension of Hook Field Runway

Armco Steel Corp will finance a 1 000 foot lengthening of Middletown Hook Field runway to 5 100 feet at an estimated 50 000 dollars. City Manager Charles W Thompson and Armco president Logan Johnston announce FAA aid and a 4 100 foot project with S A Ruebel Co. Work begins immediately to boost safety and attract industrial visitors.

Hook Field Charles W. Thompson Logan T. Johnston Armco Steel Corp Armco S. A. Ruebel & Co Cincinnati

Driver Cited In Accident At Motel

A local man was arrested for intoxication and fleeing the scene after a three car crash at Parkway Motel in the early hours. Howard Newcomb, 35, allegedly backed his station wagon into a parked car owned by Kenneth Williams and another car near the pool, with $115 damage. Newcomb denied the hit. Calvin Davis, age 5, suffered multiple injuries after a car struck him near his home while he chased a ball. Mary Shealy, 1225 Calumet Ave, drove the eastbound car that hit the boy. Three other minor accidents were also investigated.

Parkway N. Verity Parkway Howard Newcomb Ellen Drive Germantown Road Newcomb Kenneth Williams Franklin Mich Calvin Davis Calumet Ave Mary Shealy

Hungarian Couple Finds Home in Middletown

Mr and Mrs Gyula Szabo and their 11 month old daughter Idike moved into a two story white frame house on Kenwood Drive as Middletown s newest citizens The Szabos fled Hungary after a revolt and brief imprisonment in Tamasi They speak no English and First Baptist Church helpers coordinate a job housing and furniture committee to aid their integration.

Gyula Szabo Munich Germany Kenwood Drive Middletown Szabo Hungary Irmgard Iidike Frankfurt United States Tamasi Sidiko J. L. Stalker Walter Weber First Baptist Church Szabos First Baptist

Ten People Treated For Dogbites and Fractures

Ten persons were treated at Middletown Hospital yesterday for dogbites and fractures. Names include Danny Philpot 13, Marguerite Breeding 26, and Elbert Banks Jr. 1852 Stadia Drive with injuries from bites, falls, and accidents. Other patients cited are Frank Esselman 49, Rodney Hall 8, J B Watkins 32, Dennis Shibley 16, Ronald Whiteman 14, David Curry 8, with fractures or cuts from various mishaps near home or at school.

Middletown Hospital Danny Philpot Mills Philpot Barnitz St Waite Street Marguerite Breeding Jewell St Frank Esselman Holly Drive Rodney Hall Carl Hall Ohio Ave Central Avenue J. B Watkins Sycamore St Elbert Banks Jr Stadia Drive Franklin Dennis Shibley Claire Shibley Timber Trail Drive Lemon-Monroe High School Ronald Whiteman John Whiteman Monroe St David Curry Paul Curry Middletown-Eaton Road West Middletown

Indians Lack Dogs Near Lake Maracaibo

The Moulon Indians in the region of Lake Maracaibo Venezuela are believed to be the only people in the world who have no dogs.

Lake Maracaibo Venezuela

Hire Now campaign opens in Middletown to boost economy

A national Hire Now program launched by the Ohio State Employment Service aims to spur employers to hire immediately. P F Johnson says the effort, with the slogan When They Work You Profit Hire Now, targets reemployment of thousands and broader economic gains amid rising retail sales and income.

Middletown P. F. Johnson Ohio State Employment Service Johnson

Bartender Arrested for Selling Beer to Minor

A 33 year old bartender Calvin Morris of Poasttown was arrested at the 900 Club 900 West Central Ave on a charge of selling beer to a 16 year old boy. He was released on 200 bond pending Municipal Court appearance. Detective Roy Crout and others investigated the incident as a pattern of underage beer sales cited by parents.

W. Central Ave Calvin Morris Poasttown Irt Roy Crout Louis Janka Jack Crocker Bob Wright Wright Butler County Sheriff's Department Morris Crocker

Gardner Foundation awards four 1961 college scholarships

The Gardner Foundation selects four high school seniors from Middletown and Greater Cincinnati for $750 annual scholarships totaling $3,000 over four years. Winners are Eileen Riesz and Daniel Cryer from Middletown High, and Roberta DeVries of Norwood High and John Diekman of Withrow High in Cincinnati.

Middletown Norwood High Cincinnati Withrow High Schiool Gardner Foundation Eileen Riesz Ervin Riesz Roosevelt Ave Daniel W. Cryer Donald W. Cryer Sierra Road Cryer First Methodist Church Cincinnati Area Roberta Lee DeVries Norwood High School John D. Diekman Withrow High Hyde Park Colin Gardner Dan Cryer Roberta de Vries John Diekman

Fights Over School Rule In Trenton Case

A mandamus action seeks reinstatement of sixteen year old Linda Idle to regular classes at Trenton High School. Judge Fred B. Cramer heard arguments after the board’s unwritten policy barred married students under eighteen from attending. The case rests on a Mayoral Gen ruling and board defense cites maturity and disruption concerns.

Hamilton Trenton High School Common Pleas Court Fred B. Cramer Linda Lindsay Idle H. C. Finkelman Idle Butler County Robert Marrs Charles D. Idle Finkelman Atty Mark McElroy Ralph Chamberlain Dale Shupert Arthur R. Tolley James T. Murphy

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Steel Week Ed Cohn Middletown Area Ohio Wesleyan University Harvard Business School U. S. Army Cg&e Middletown Junior Achievement Middletown Safety Council Butler County Park Board Chamber of Commerce Middletown Civic Association Charles Palmer Thompson Federal Aviation Agency FAA Johnston Dayton Weber Ildiko Journal Weith Ray Branhoff Johnny Lonas Alto Sax Godwins Paramount By Patty Mummert Church World Service World Council of Churches Drum Frances Couch Forrest Ave MUS Gardner Eileen National Honor Society Future Teachers of America Church Kerg College Princeton University Withrow’s Boys Ohio Education Withrow Withrow Lettermen's Hi-Y Wooster College Garaner Gardner Board and Carton Wilten Diamond National Corporation Trenton Marrs Lilya McGee Hester Vannest Dupont Lucile Denny First Ave Jimmy Hibbard Blue Ridge WPFB Richie Richies Pawn Shop Central Garden
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