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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1955

Page

2

Ayres Addresses Managers Meeting On Workplace Harmony

Joe Ayres of Armco Steel spoke to Butler County NOMA on Bosses’ Night urging managers to meet basic human needs for approval and belonging. He urged using office talent to boost efficiency and cooperation over mere automation. Police probe continues into a Middletown woman’s fatal shooting by her husband, who claims accidental play with a gun during a cops and robbers game. The case cites 22 caliber gunshot to Eloise Holder, 21, with husband Richard Holder Jr. in custody. the couple’s child, Cheryl Ann, 2½ months, was in another room. The husband’s account is questioned by coroner Dr. Garret J. Boone. Mrs. Holder, a former savings and loan employee, belonged to the Firemen’s Auxiliary. services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at the First Church of God, burial at Woodside Cemetery.

Joe Ayres Armco Steel Corp Butler County National Office Managers Assn Ayers NOMA Evan Hamilton Middletown Kirk Strodbeck First National Bank of Richard Holder Jr Holder Eloise Holder Barnitz St Ms. Holder Cheryl Ann Garret J. Boone William Fishbaugh Firemen’s Auxiliary Middletown Federal Savings and Loan Assa Chery Ann Laude Snelling Claude Jr William Donald Paul John Gene Thomas Michael Jack Larry Rickey Betty Kathy First Church of God R. C. Caudill Woodside Cemetery McCoy-Leffler

Billman to Lead Scout Project for Cookie Sale

Mrs. Billman of 3104 McGee Ave will head the Girl Scouts 1956 cookie sale to finance the council camp program. The campaign opens in March. She is a former member of the Girl Scout board of directors in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Brookes Billman McGee Ave Girl Scouts Billman Girl Scout Board of Directors Butler

Five Lafayette Lodge Members to Be Initiated Knights

Five members of Lafayette Lodge 37 Knights of Pythias will receive the rank of knight in initiation ceremonies tomorrow night at Castle Hall lodge headquarters.

Lafayette Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall

City Budget Hearing Set By 1956 Commissioners

City commissioners plan a 7:30 p.m. public hearing on the 1956 budget in the City Building. The session notes annexation delays for the 827 acre Mayfield area and potential injunction implications. Afterward, Thompson will report on city estimates and invoices, with talks on moving the Farmers Market and creating a new communications technician post.

Charles W. Thompson Mayfield Thompson Clinton Canal

13-Year-Old Pinned Under Wrecked Auto

A 13-year-old South Lebanon boy, Darrel Cole, was in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after being pinned under an overturned car on Ohio 122 near Red Lion. He suffered a lacerated eye and fractured pelvis. the driver’s identity remained undisclosed as investigators continued. A separate accident on U.S. 42 near Lebanon involved a Schwerman Trucking Co. tractor-trailer, overturning and losing cement loads. driver Robert Bowman reported minor injuries.

Red Lion South Lebanon Middletown Hospital Darrel Cole Carl Cole South Broadway Cole Ohio 122 Eaton's Franklin

Blue Ash Airport Beaten Soundly in Local Vote

Cincinnati and Hamilton County residents defeated most bond issues in yesterday’s election. Only the Dunham Hospital bond passed while the Blue Ash airport and voting machine bonds were rejected. A county civil defense levy also failed as Cincinnati’s proportional representation results left council elections uncertain for days.

Cincinnati

Cracker Prices Fall in Louisville Shelves

In Louisville prices for premium soda crackers dropped from 25 cents to 13 cents a pound box as cut rate crackers from New Orleans flood the market. The decline is attributed to the influx of cheaper imports impacting local prices.

Louisville New Orleans

Miltenberger Re elected Mayor In Eaton Race

Miltenberger was re elected mayor of Eaton yesterday defeating former mayor Lee Campbell Jr by 752 to 694 votes. Four incumbent council members were re elected Lloyd Wehbey Ross Beard Charles Garrett and Gerald Taylor with votes 1041 971 879 and 794. Newcomers Arthur Walker 897 and Irvin Maxwell 816 won seats while Gerald Bechtel lost by two votes. All other village candidates faced no opposition.

Eaton Willard Miltenberger Lee Campbell Jr Lloyd Wehbey Ross Beard Charles Garrett Gerald Taylor Arthur Walker Irvin Maxwell Gerald Bechtel Taylor

Horse and Rider Plunge After Quick Stop Trigger

Ten year old Dick Whitt of Franklin tried a sharp stop on Main Street and was tossed beneath as his horse fell. He suffered a swollen right knee treated at Middletown Hospital. Separately Boyd Williams of Church Street was treated for a cut hand after being struck by a bearing at United Welding Co. where he works.

Dick Whitt Boys Ave Franklin Middletown Hospital Boyd Williams Church St

Debtor Floyd Palmer Enters Trusteeship in City Court

Floyd Palmer of 1172 Lafayette Ave listed debts totaling 529.69 owed to nine creditors and was accepted into trusteeship in Municipal Court yesterday.

Floyd Palmer Lafayette Ave

Footprints In Cement Of Time On Gideon Road

Sam Boeke, director of public service, notes residents mimic Hollywood foot prints as new sidewalks on Gideon Road dry slowly in chilly weather. He compares the look to Sid Grauman's theater and jokes dogs and Lassie imitate the trend. He wonders if East End neighbors crave a Hollywood complex.

Hollywood Gideon Road Sam Boeke Public Service Sid Grauman Film Capital Booke East End

Two Rear End Collisions Cause $1,125 Damage in City

Police report two rear end crashes yesterday with total damage of 1125. Hope Balda of 1504 Park Dr headed east on Grand Ave, struck a parked car in the 3000 block at 8 56 a m. 600 damage to her station wagon and 150 to James Hall’s car. Ethel Doyle of 826 10th Ave hit a stopped auto driven by Louie Reiner at Central Ave near the New York Central crossing at 7 11 p m. 375 damage. No injuries were reported.

Hope Balda Park Dr Grand Avenue James Hall Grand Ave Ethel A. Doyle 10Th Ave Louie Reiner Linden Ave New York Central Railroad Central Avenue Creer

Civitan Club Installs Two New Members

The Civitan Club installed Dr Linden L. Meece and Floyd Duffey at its previous night’s meeting. E Sherron performed the installation, with welcome by Club President Dr R R Hasemeier. A membership report was given and fruit cake sale plans discussed for December 6 at the Police Pistol Range.

Civitan Club Linden L. Meece Floyd Duffey E. Sherron R .R. Hasemeier Sherron Elliot Perkins Perkins Civitan R. R. Hasemeier

At The Movies Listings With Show Times

Paramount, Strand, Colonial, and Dixie Cruise In present a week of film showings with multiple daily times. Bengazi Rebel With Out a Cause Count Three and Pray Santa Fe Passage Mu tiny He Walked By Night Fay Horizon Seven Little Foys Garden of Evil play across Wednesday and Thursday schedules at various theaters.

Paramount Bengazi

Miller Grateful as Middletown Elects New City Commissioner

Martin Miller, leading the field in a six person race, thanks citizens for electing him to the Middletown City Commission. He pledges to work with Francis Carmody and Charles Stiles on an efficient, progressive four year administration alongside Bill Denham and Art Sanderson. Carmody and Stiles express pride in re election, vowing continued steady leadership and growth. Stiles notes the five member board will pursue efficiency and honesty in serving the city.

Middletown City Commission Martin Miller The Journal Today Francis Carmody Charles Stiles Bill Denham Art Sanderson Commission Hanny Charlie Stiles Marty Miller R. A. Hill

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