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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1968

Page

2

Verity lauds Armco workers as a magnificent team at union meeting

William Verity praised Armco employees in the Hamilton Middletown Piqua Washington Court House area as a magnificent team at the semiyearly union management gathering at the Manchester Motor Inn. He highlighted the Middletown modernization program, transfer to new facilities, and a plan to roll more than five million tons yearly, while stressing trust and cooperation as keys to future success.

Armco Hamilton - Middletown Piqua-Washington Court House William Verity Manchester Motor Inn Ralph McKenzie Don Osborne Middletown J. E. Kunkler Metal Products J. G. Townsley Joe Gividen Verity AEIF McKenzie Osborne Kunkler Washington Court House

The High Dollar Value of a Hair Trigger Smile

A Cincinnati anecdote shows Perry's Valet employees using a smile to speed service and win customers. The piece argues a big smile signals confidence and friendliness, helping staff and companies attract business and justify higher wages. It notes employers increasingly require smiles for reception and sales roles, citing practical financial benefits.

Cincinnati Perry Mr. Perry Empl

Miami settles wrongful arrest case over bridge assault

A Miami city settlement of 4500 was paid to 17 year old Robert Q. Owens after two city police officers dangled him by the heels from a 75 foot bridge above the Miami River and assaulted him. Both officers pleaded guilty in federal court to civil rights violations and were fired and placed on probation.

Miami, Fla Robert Q. Owens Alan Rothstein Owens Miami River Rothstein

York man settles $216,230 with railroad over Cleveland crash

Clark N. Spangler of York Pennsylvania, former Masury Paint Co. executive, received a $216,230 settlement from Norfolk and Western Railway for injuries from an auto collision in Cleveland five years ago. The case, negotiated by Judge George J. McMonagle in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, is believed the largest automobile personal injury settlement recorded in the area.

Cleveland, Ohio York Norfolk & Western Railway Clark N. Spangler Masury Paint Co Nickel Plate Cleveland Public Square Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court George J. McMonagle

Ohio Firms Agree To Merge In Toledo Lima Deal

Sheller-Globe Corp of Toledo and Superior Coach Corp of Lima approve in principle a merger making Superior a wholly owned Sheller-Globe subsidiary. The plan awaits a favorable federal tax ruling and stockholder approvals. Stockholders meet early 1969. Sheller-Globe supplies automotive parts. SuperiorCoach makes school buses ambulances truck cabs and related products.

Toledo, Ohio Sheller-Globe Corp Toledo Superior Coach Corp Lima Superior Sheller-Globe Superior Coach

Gov Moore appoints Black acting chair of Good Neighbor Council

Raleigh North Carolina April 1960 Gov Dan Moore named retired Prof James T Taylor a Black person as acting chairman of the Good Neighbor Council the state agency for moderating racial troubles.

Raleigh N.C Dan Moore James T. Taylor North Carolina Good Neighbor Council

Pound Drops to Ten Month Low Amid BoE Intervention

The British pound hit its lowest level in ten months as the Bank of England rushed to stabilize markets. It opened weak at 2.3850 dollars, slid to 2.3830, then rebounded to 2.3835 as authorities bought pounds. Falling trade figures for October and devaluation fears for the French franc and revaluation of the German mark drive pressure, while gold rose to 40,125 dollars an ounce.

London Bank of England Britain

Deaths and Funerals Notice

Mrs. Lura Sagraves 88 of 3301 Jefferson Road died at Middletown Hospital at 5 25 a m after a stay since Sept 27 Survived by two sons Ellis and Vinson Jr a daughter Joy Vanholton 14 grandchildren Arrangements incomplete at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home services 1 p m Monday Bethel Baptist Church Mrs Van Ruts 94 of Powell Convalescent Home formerly Oxford services 10 a m Monday Marshall Smith

Lura Sagraves Jefferson Road Middletown Hospital Vinson Sr Ellis Vinson Jr Springfield Joy Vanholton Columbus Chestnut St Bethel Baptist Church van Ruts Powell Convalescent Home Oxford Marshall-Smith

Franklin-Martin A. Bishop Dies at 72 in Hamilton

Franklin resident Franklin Martin A Bishop 72 formerly of Franklin died yesterday at Fort Hamilton Hospital Hamilton after a 12 day stay He worked 25 years as a bartender at the Franklin Smokery He is survived by his wife Ruby and a brother Joseph Zink of Franklin Services set for 10 Monday at Anglesby Funeral Home with burial in Woodhill Cemetery Friends may call Sunday 3 to 6 pm.

Franklin Martin A. Bishop Pleasant Ave Fairfield Fort Hamilton Hospital Hamilton Bishop Franklin Smokery Ruby Joseph Zink Monaghelsytt Anglesby Woodhill Cemetery Funeral

Deaths Across U S and Abroad From AP Reports

Samuel J Briskin vice president of Columbia Pictures died at 71 at UCLA Medical Center. William H Sherdel famed pitcher for the St Louis Cardinals died at 72. Eleanor Kerns Philby former wife of Harold Kim Philby died of cancer. she authored The Spy I Married.

Los Angeles Samuel J. Briskin Columbia Pictures University of Los Angeles Medical Center Briskin RKO Studios Liberty Films, Inc Paramount Hanover William H. “Wee Willie’ Sherdel St. Louis Cardinals Mendocino Calif Eleanor Kerns Philby Harold “Kim” Philby Russia NATO New York Times San Pope Brewer Philby

Radar Control Open House Explains Speed Tools

Ohio highway patrol marks 35th anniversary with open houses at all posts. Demonstrations include radar Vascar Breathalyzer and speed checks to educate drivers about how officers measure speed. Post 9 near Middletown Hamilton and Post 83 near Lebanon host events with officers on duty all day.

R.D. McCort Highway Patrol Ohio Rt. 4 Middletown Hamilton Warren County Rt. 48 Lebanon Sgt D.L. Everett

Hippo Born At Cleveland Zoo

Cleveland zoo welcomed a 30 pound baby hippopotamus on Thursday. Public service director Charles Voracek said the mother, Big Red, was not known to be pregnant and noted the calf’s birth caused Big Red to act irritable, which is typical behavior.

Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland Charles Voracek Public Service Hippo Big Red Voracek

Widow files $100,000 suit over Middletown truck death

Mrs Daisy M Holt of 1209 S River St seeks $100,000 in Butler County Common Pleas Court for the death of her husband E J Holt who was a passenger in a Franklin truck driven by Clark Fugate 3860 Kenny Lane Franklin. The crash on Manchester Road in Middletown occurred Nov 15 1966 after the truck allegedly sped and drove while intoxicated. The suit covers Mrs Holt and their three children.

Hamilton Franklin Middletown Butler County Common Pleas Court Daisy M. Holt S. River St E. J. Holt Clark Fugate Kenny Lane Manchester Road Holt Fugate

Men Saved After Blast On Gas Rig

In Cromer England a natural gas drilling platform exploded and sank a supply boat in the North Sea. Thirty three men on the rig were rescued by the trawler Boston Hornet. Two crewmen on the supply boat Hector Garnett were missing and feared dead. Several men suffered gas poisoning. Phillips Petroleum Exploration Co said high seas may have swept the boat into the rig triggering the blast.

Cromer England North Sea Boston Hornet Coast Guards Hect Garnett Phillips Peroleum Exploration Co

Dayan Still Popular Choice for Israel Prime Minister

Defense Minister Moshe Dayan remains the favored option for prime minister in a local public poll reported by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

Tel Aviv Moshe Dayan Israel Jewish Telegraph Agency

Drowning Victim Identified by Fingerprints in Cleveland

The apparent drowning victim from October 24 is identified as 19 year old Robert Rolin of Cleveland. The body was recovered from the Cuyahoga River and showed no marks of violence according to Cleveland Police.

Cleveland, Ohio FBI Cleveland Robert Rolin Cuyahoga River

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Castell Bldg Adams Bartel's Shoes Speaking WY AI AG Charles Palmer First National Bank Christian Science Christian Science Lecture S. Ma McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home Martin Bishop Mary Coleman NEW Life Temple Trenton Franklin Rd Dean Sheets—Pastor Jesus Rev. Dean Sheets Middletown, O Post 9 Cleveland Zoo Dayan Bruce Terminix Oalpritaire HUM Difier Girard Ave Custom Tailoring Department of C.E., Greathouse & Son, Inc Scotland Far East Italy Frank
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