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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1951

Page

12

Armco joint purchasers order two giant iron ore carriers

The M A Hanna Company in Cleveland reports two 100000-ton sea-going ore haulers ordered for construction in England. The ships, 630 feet long and 85 feet six inches wide, will transport ore from Labrador and Quebec to Montreal, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Built for fall 1955 delivery by Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson and Furness Ship Building. The order is by a new consortium including Hanna, Armco Steel, National Steel, Wheeling Steel, and Youngstown Sheet & Tube, all stockholders in Iron Ore Company of Canada.

M. A. Hanna Company Cleveland England Labrador Quebec Montreal Philadelphia Baltimore Hanna Company Armco Steel Corporation National

Heavy Fine Given Three-Time Violator and Crash Victims

Three convictions in Trenton court saw fines totaling to a three time offender and three others. Ralph Downing 45 of Middle town Route 3 received 500 dollars and costs for intoxicated driving after a head on collision with William Patterson 26 of 401 Young St on Yankee Rd. Downing sustained head and knee injuries. Oran Barker 23 of West Middle town Route 1 crashed into a pole on Ohio 4 and Franklin Trenton Rd causing Barker concussion jaw fracture and facial cuts. Passenger Kelly Clair 24 of Woodlawn Ave treated for a fractured thigh and head lacerations. Both were taken to Middle town Hospital. Fines directed to maintenance and repair funds with portions staying county and state. William Barnett 19 of Mohawk St fined 200 for intoxicated driving. Earl Barnett 23 of Mohawk St fined 50 for letting Barnett drive without a license. Charles Johnson 26 of Franklin Route 1 fined 25 for driving a farm tractor without lights on Route 4.

Garfield St Hamilton Jacone Glass Reynolds Dia Elmer Miller Peasttown Huts Germantown Franklin Venetian Blind Cotty Armrel Paving Co., Inc Lebanon Montgomery Wards Electrical Department N. Main St S. Main St Garfield Andre Auto Glass Auto Glass Water St Fitzwater & Jackson Prades Gross Lumber CO Carlisle H. Martin Hoh United Wrecking Co., Inc Ohio Riverside Concrete Peasttown Bridge Fab Rices L. L. Waddle W. EB Bill” Jewell Auburn Walter Earls H. L. Hannah Mr. Ratliff Otis John ON & Sons Oe Fetown Central Ave C. J. Foley Jack Stallsmith Ralph Downing Middletown Harry Stretcher Trenton Downing William N. Patterson Young St Yankee Rd Oran E. Barker West Middletown Ohio 4 Franklin-Trenton Barker Senger Kelly Clair Woodlawn Ave Middletown Hospital William Barnett Mohawk St Earl Barnett Charles Johnson

Two Hundred Delegates Attend Rotary District Conference

Two hundred delegates registered at the Manchester Hotel for the Rotary District 231 parley which began yesterday and runs tonight. Delegates from 34 cities were represented, with Middletown Rotary hosting and forecasting 50 to 100 additional arrivals before evening.

Rotary Manchester Rotary Conference Roy Patterson Rotary, International Middletown

Middletown Student Elected State Classical League Head

Jeri Kindred, a junior at Middletown High School, was chosen president of the State Junior Classical League at the first meeting of the newly organized Latin student group in Ohio. Ten Middletown delegates attended the Toledo YMCA conference, with elections held Saturday afternoon and nominations Saturday morning.

Jeri Kindred Cecil Kindred Superior Ave Toledo Middletown Tom Timmons Mary Elizabeth Greathouse Ginger Hein Barbara Davies Robyn Byrd May Lou Skimming Garly Boxwell Jean Davis Marilyn Turner Veda McCray

Legion Office Candidates To Be Announced

Candidates for 1951 52 offices in American Legion Post 218 will be announced at the Wednesday meeting at 8 p m according to Commander Russell D Stevens Jr A vote on the Life Membership constitutional amendment is on the agenda Technicolor films Seminoles in the Everglades will be shown.

American Legion Russell D. Stevens, Jr the Everglades

Community club meetings and public services schedule

A Monday listing details numerous Middletown meetings and events across civic, military, and service organizations. Notable gatherings include American Legion executive committee at 7:30 p.m., Middletown Civic Symphony at 7:30 p.m. at the high school, Civitan and Rotary at noon, Sertoma at 6:30 p.m., and Cancer Clinic at 7:00 p.m. at Middletown Hospital, with Fire Association and infantry unit meetings also planned.

Moose Hall American Legion Legion Home Middletown Civitan and Rotary Clubs Manchester Sertoma Club Middletown Hospital North Middletown Fire Association North Middletown 147Th. Infantry S. Main St Mayfield Fire Department Sheffield St. Civic Chorus Fraternal of Eagles VFW Spebsqsa Kessler Auiditorium

Former Hamilton Resident Killed in Crash

Hugh G. Arnold Jr., 23, formerly of Hamilton and now of Miami Florida, died yesterday when his car collided with a truck while returning from dental school. His father worked as a mechanic at Gene Welborn garage on Market Street before moving to Florida seven years ago. Michael Whalen, age 4, was injured after being struck by a car driven by Glenn Waverton on North Seventh Street. he suffered bruises and shock as he darted from between parked cars.

Hamilton Hugh G Sonny) Arnold, Jr Miami Fla Arnold Gene Welborn Market St Florida Michael Whalen South Eighth St North Seventh St Glenn Waverton Route 5

Young Hitchhiker Is Injured In Fall

Hamilton special report details 8 year old James A. Ramsey of 225 South Ninth St who rode on the rear of Sterling Harding’s car and fell off suffering facial and head bruises. Harding, 46, of Birmingham Alabama, says he was moving a car owned by the boy’s father and did not see the rider. The accident occurred near 818 Ludlow St.

Hamilton James A. Ramsey South Ninth St Sterling Harding Birmingham Ala Harding Ludlow St

Hamilton Druggist Is Heart Victim

Hamilton John Welk a 63 year old druggist of 1925 Shuler Ave died suddenly of a heart attack shortly after 7 30 p m Sunday. The fire department life saving squad attempted revival after he was ordered to bed by a physician less than two hours before he was stricken. He operated a drug store at Shuler and Bender Avenues.

Hamilton John Welk Shuler Ave Fire Department Weik Mercy Hospital Shuler Bender Aves

Market gains as rails and steels lead advance

The New York stock market grew more courageous as the session progressed with prices edging higher especially in rails steels and motors. Nickel Plate Santa Fe and major rail stocks gained while U S Steel Bethlehem Republic and Youngstown rose a few cents to a half dollar. Declines included Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Kennecott American Smelting Air Reduction Eastman Kodak Union Carbide and U S Gypsum.

NEW York Nickel Plate Santa Fe New York Central Pennsylvania Southern Railway Southern Pacific U. S. Steel Bethlehem, Republic Youngstown Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Kennecott American Smelting Air Reduction Eastman Kodak Union Carbide U. S. Gypsum

New York Stocks 12 00 Quotations Greene Brock

The New York stock list shows numerous companies with prices and changes. Notable names include American Airlines American Can American Radiator American Tel Tel Armco Bethlehem Steel Boeing General Electric General Motors Goodyear Rubber United Aircraft United Airlines Westinghouse Electric Woolworth and Zenith Radio among others. The list reflects broad market activity across multiple sectors with varied gains and losses.

Admiral Corp SAP En Allied Stores Owseewene American Airlines American Can Itbacuendecays American Tel Armco Ptd Senet Armco Steel Anaconda Copper Baltimore & Ohio Bendix Aviation Bethlehem Steel Bala Boeing Airplane Briges Budd Mfg Ohevarada Che Canadian Pacific Eeeteeeers Edison Sesapcazada Vult Ceeseees li Continental Baking Crane Co Cessrees Piupbbbatert Crucible Steel Curtis Wright Sopeae Haus Deer & Co Douglas Air Emerson Radio Firestone Tire General Electric General Motors Goodrich Goodyear Rubber Great Northern Greyhound Bus Lines M's Hiram Walker Hudson Motors Inspiration Ove Tel Warhaess Kennecott Copper C.essereee Kroger Grocery Swesvewere Lorillard Tobacco Co Marshal Field Sideace Mead Corp Svesareses Uo Montgomery Ward Waxes Leete Motorola Radio Nash Kelvinator New Port Seswsenesnes N.Y Os Pasa Areha Pee Standard Oil N. J Studebaker Corp Ccsceeres Any Intome Co Cncba Waxryacahesy United Aircraft Cvescessessen United Airilines Ite, & Rubber Steel Sea Tie Ain Hace Ae Westinghouse Electric Woolworth Corp Zenith Radio ‘ Ee Sinclair

Dayton Livestock Market Report Cincinnati AP data

Salable hogs about 5 000, moderately active and generally 50 lower than Friday with weights 160-225 lb at 21.40 and 225-250 lb at 21.15. sows 16.50-18.25, larger weights 16.75-18.75. Cattle 650, calves 300, trade steady with some price irregularities. steers 900 lb at 36.25, good and choice 34.00-35.00, lower grades 25.00-33.50, cows 25.00-27.00, canners 18.00-24.00, bulls 30.00-32.00, odd primes 38.00, dealers about 100 lower. Sheep 56, truck lot 72 lb lambs at 36.00, low good 32.00, ewes 15.00, bucks 10.00-12.00.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati U. S. Dept. Agr iFrom

Dayton Produce Five Poultry Paying Eggs Hens

Dayton market reports offer five poultry categories including five hens weighing five pounds and up, with price points and availability noted. The listing highlights eggs and hens under a regional produce section.

Dayton

Obituary of 18 year old Robert Yarber

Robert Yarber 18 son of Mr and Mrs Jessie Yarber of 1701 Glenn Ave died suddenly at his home at 6 a m Sunday He had been ill since January He was a Lemon Monroe school student native of the area Surviving include three sisters Mrs June Spencer Mrs Anna Robinson and Mrs Vesta Downs and a brother Yancey Yarber all in the city Friends may call at the residence Tuesday noon to 10 p m Wednesday morning the body will be taken to Joseph R Baker and Sons Funeral Home for call until 2 p m services Captain Kenneth D Sharp Salvation Army will officiate with burial at Woodside Cemetery

Robert Yarber Jessie Yarber Glenn Ave Lemon-Monroe June Spencer Anna Robinson Vesta Downs Yancey

Death of Sharon Kay Thomas at Middletown Hospital

Sharon Kay Thomas six weeks old, daughter of Mrs. Ruby Thomas of 3802 Vannest St, died at 8 a m Sunday after a one day illness. Survived by mother, brother Marlin, and grandparents Mr and Mrs Luther Moore. Call after 7 p m tonight. Services 2 p m Tuesday at home with Dr R C Caudill officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. McCoy Leffler Funeral Home in charge.

Sharon Kay Thomas Ruby Thomas Vannest St Middletown Hospital Marlin Luther Moore R. C. Caudill

Charles O Drake 73 dies after long illness

Charles O Drake 73 of 402 North Broad St died at Middletown Hospital at 5 a m Sunday after a stay since May 10 with a heart condition. Born near Lebanon September 13 1877 he moved to the city as a youth and worked 43 years as a blacksmith at Shartle Brothers Machine Shop retiring in 1946. He was a longtime member of First Methodist Church and served as usher 30 years. Surviving are Eunice his widow a sister Myrtle Johns a brother Leslie Drake and many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Riggs Funeral Home Tuesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p m with services 2 p m Wednesday at the funeral home conducted by Rev Kenneth S Lear ey burial Woodside Cemetery.

Charles Myrtle Johns Leslie Drake Riggs Kenneth S. Learey Woodside Cemetery Drake Charles C Eunice N. Broad St Middletown Hospital Riggs Funeral Home Kenneth Learey

Mrs Minnie Newcomb dies after three week illness

Mrs Minnie Newcomb aged 59 of 1002 Catalpa Drive died at 8 10 am Sunday at St Elizabeth Hospital Dayton after a three week illness. She was born in Bath County Kentucky August 20 1891 and lived in Dayton for 40 years. Survived by son Clarence Scott Newcomb Jr of Peastown Heights daughters Mary Haley and Marjory Gray both of Dayton six grandchildren. Requiem High Mass at 9 am Wednesday Holy Trinity Church burial Woodhill Franklin. Visitation Wilson Funeral Home today 7 10 pm and Tuesday 2 5 and 7 10 pm.

Minnie Newcomb Catalpa Dr St. Elizabeth Hospital Dayton Newcomb Bath County Holy Trinity Church Clarence Scott Newcomb Clarence Scott Newcomb, Jr Peasttown Heights Mary Haley Marjory Gray Woodhill Franklin Wilson Funeral Minnie Ohio Wilson Funeral Home Woodhill Cemetery

Mrs Barbara Cox 82 of Hamilton dies at daughter's in Camden

Mrs Barbara F Cox 82 of 426 North Ninth Street Hamilton died at 9 20 p m Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs R C Nein in Camden from complications She was born October 15 1868 in Hamilton Her husband William nee cee died April 17 1946 They had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1941 Surviving: daughter Gladys Nein son Wilbur Cox sister Mrs Sophia Kurlach six grandchildren four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews Visitation at R C Nein Funeral Home Camden 7 9 p m Monday Body to Griesmer Grimm Funeral Home Hamilton after 4 p m Tuesday calling until 2 30 p m Wednesday services at 2 30 p m at the Hamilton funeral home Rev Robert Douglas officiating burial Greenwood Cemetery Hamilton

Hamilton Barbara F. Cox North Ninth St R. C. Nein Camden Pleasant Ave Robert Douglas United Presbyterian Church Greenwood Cemetery

Services for Mrs. Helen Maddock Held at 2:30

Camden reports funeral services for Mrs. Helen Pattison Maddock 56 of R R 2 Eaton were conducted at 2:30 after her death on Saturday. The service followed at the family home and was attended by relatives and friends from the community. Maddock was known for her civic involvement and long residence in the Eaton area. Local officials extended condolences to her family.

Cincinnati Poultry and Egg Prices Reported by AP

In Cincinnati, wholesale and consumer graded eggs range from A large 50-53 1/2 cents to A medium 46-48 1/2 cents. Extras large 44-47, broilers and fryers 20-30, heavy hens 33-34, old roosters 18-20. Butter prints 74 or 75 cents per pound. Potatoes 2.50-4.50 per sack.

Cincinnati Producy Cincinnati

Obituaries and public notices from Ohio 1951 advance

Multiple death notices for Sharon Kay Thomas, Cora Mae Brock, and Robert Yarber list family details, services, and funeral homes. A contractor notice from the Ohio Department of Highways announces sealed bids for state route improvements in multiple counties with schedule, wage, and bid requirements.

Butler County U. 8 Clermont County Greene County Hamilton County Montgomery County Leneth Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department General Code of Ohio Department of Highways J. Kauer

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