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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1956

Page

2

Mediator Sought In Strike Here At Black Clawson Plant

The Shettle Division strike at Black Clawson Co in Middletown enters a second day as Local 1850 IAM AFL CIO seeks a federal mediator. Pickets patrol 650 Clark St while company officials say no new negotiations or tasks are scheduled.

Shettle Division Black Clawson Co Local 1850 International Assn. of Afl-Cio Middletown Clark St Ion Trkdey Cesemanas Company of

Paul Foehl Heads Elks State Board

Paul Foehl exalted ruler of the Middletown Elks Lodge was named chairman of the Ohio State Elks Assn Cerebral Palsy Board to fill an unexpired term until May. The appointment came during last night’s installation ceremonies for Sidney Exalted Ruler John Quinn. State officials, including Herschel Diehl, attended along with Middletown members Gale Smith Dan William Reardon and Harry Lang. The CP board raises funds from lodges to support cerebral palsy centers and locating new ones. Elks meetings and a Friday fish fry for members and guests were announced.

Paul Foehl Middletown Elks Lodge Ohio State Elks Assn Foehl John Quinn Sidney Ohio Herschel Diehl CP Board Gale Smith Dan William Reardon Harry Lang Middletown Lodge

Scouts Meet Tonight At Carlisle District Roundtable

The Carlile elementary about to host the Pokey Griffith District Roundtable for cub scout scout and explorer leaders at 7 90 pm according to district commissioner Paul Doughman. Topics include November project plans and get out the vote contest across all sections.

Carlise

Revival Planned By Red Lion Methodists

A revival will be held at the Red Lion Methodist Church starting Sunday and continuing through October 24. Evangelist will be The Rev. Fred Hixson of St. Mark's Methodists in Dayton.

Red Lion Methodist Church Fred Hixson St. Mark's Methodists Dayton

Franklin store touts large selection of brand name furniture

A local retailer invites a short drive to Franklin to shop its stocked outlet of nationally advertised home furnishings. The ad highlights discounts on Kremler, Simmons, and RAVE products, noting sales are offered for less than competing prices.

Bob Ranfts Franklin Krechler Simmons RAVE

Western Plans For Open House

Campus Day visitors will tour the campus and meet the president. Registration is in Peabody Hall from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday morning.

Peabody Hall

Adventists Plan Prayer Period Across Congregations

Adventists plan a nationwide period of prayer in cooperation with the Voice of Prophecy international radio broadcast. The event promotes family worship and religious observance, with contributions scheduled for earmarked support of the Voice of Prophecy from Los Angeles headquarters.

Sivemn Day Adventists Voice of Prophecy Los Angeles Voice Prophecy

No Victim Found Shooting Mystery Stirs City

Police investigated a reported shooting on Garfield Street last night. Witness Norma Smith said two men in a black 1949 model car opened fire, dragged a wounded man toward the vehicle, and headed west on Heffner Avenue. Middletown Hospital reported no shooting victim admitted.

Garfield Harold Gray Ptl Cag Hall Garfield Street Ittnee Avenue Heffner Avenue Baltimore Street Norma Smith Middletown

Appeal on Motel Set Tonight in Middletown

Public hearing at 7 30 p m before the City Commission on a rezoning petition by Dale Converse owner of property on Verity between Malvern Street and Wilmore Drive He seeks to convert a residential tract to business use to build a motor hotel The Middletown Planning Commission denied the rezoning noting plans for a local playground and recommended keeping the area residential Attorney Ben M Kitchen for Converse is expected to outline the case

N. Verity Parkway City Commission Dale Converse Manchester Rd Verity Malvern Street Wilmore Drive Converse Middletown Ben M. Kitchen

Two Drivers Cited After City Traffic Mishaps

Two motorists were cited in Municipal Court after yesterday’s traffic incidents. Harold Holland, 20, was charged with no operator's license and failure to yield after a two car collision at Yankee Road and Lafayette Avenue. Clinton McGuire, 19, was cited for a red light violation after colliding with Morris Heyman’s eastbound car at Charles Street and Columbia Avenue. Damage totaled $900. Leonard Adams Jr. and Clara Hunt were involved in separate incidents with $145 and $75 damages respectively.

Harold Holland Ottawa St Yankee Road Lafayette Avenue Clinton McGuiire Main St Morris Heyman Cincinnati Charles Street Columbia Avenue Clara Hunt Grove Leonard Adams Jr Iy Pg Penfield Avenue Baltimore Street

At The Movies Showings This Week

Paramount presents The First Texan at 6 40 and 10 00 pm and Crime in the Streets at 8 pm. Strand screens River of No Return at 6 30 and 9 40 pm and Tennessees Partner at 8 pm. Colonial shows Apache Woman at 7 15 pm and Air Strike at 6 35 pm.

River Tennessee

Armco requests tax relief for major Middletown expansion

Armco Steel Corp seeks a certificate of necessity from the federal government to delay income taxes on its $42 million Middletown Works expansion. The plan includes a 300 ton hearth furnace, new rolling and processing facilities, upgraded hot strip mill, more soaking pits, additional slab heating furnaces, galvanizing lines, and new annealing buildings to boost steel output.

Armco Steel Corp R. L. Gray Armco Middletown Works Office of Mobilization Washington Gray Middletown Middledown

Grand Jury Finds Butler County Jail In Despair

The Butler County Grand Jury declared the jail “shocked and low in spirits” after reviewing conditions. It cites juveniles unsupervised, inmates moved between cells, and crimes by prisoners, contributing to a push for a $750000 bond issue in November to fund new facilities. Judges set arraignments for the indicted defendants at 9:30.

Butler County Grand Jury Yeesterday P. P. Boll

Flames Destroy Two Story House in Early Morning Fire

Assistant Fire Chief Paul Baha says the Salyers were not home when the fire at 5:45 was reported. The origin of the blaze and damage estimate have not been determined.

Paul Baha

Flashers Asked On Trenton Road in Columbus

Ohio commission considers safety request from W Butler Pennsylvania Railroad to install flasher lights at the Hamilton Trenton Road crossing. The commission set a deadline of 1 %% days to file an answer to the request.

Columbus Ohio Butler Pennsylvania Railroad Hamilton-Trenton

Civitan Club Backs TB Levy For Butler County Tubercu

Civitan Club members pledged support yesterday for a proposed 0.45 mile levy aiding Butler County tuberculosis patients. Luncheon details and program chairman Ay Tied Delis were noted, with emphasis on canteen service for patients.

Civitan Club Butler County Enon Ay Tied Delis

No Fancy Buildings For Middletown Schools

Middletown aims for 6.0 million bond and 3.75 mill levy to add 115 classrooms with simple designs. Board president Joseph Woodruff told Garfield PTO members the plan funds repairs to existing buildings for efficient education at minimal cost.

Board of Education Joseph Woodruff Garfield Pto Woodruff Middletown Chis Ingain Middletown

30 Men Are Honored By Girl Scouts

The Middletown Area Girl Scout Council recognized 30 men for support during the Senior Girl Round-Up in Michigan. Mrs. David Selvar and Mrs. W. J. Kropf were named to the council board as part of the ceremony.

Girl Scouts Middletown Area Girl Scout Council Michigan David Selvar W. J Kropf Selvar

Preble Man Fails Motel Near Lewisburg Case

A Preble man failed at a motel near Lewisburg with an amount involved listed as 642.

Preble Man Lewisburg

Fairview and Franklin clash over town dump nuisance

A petition by 126 Fairview residents seeks to close Franklin's city dump on Chautauqua Trenton Road. Franklin Mayor Black and Safety Director Woodward acknowledged the suit and pledged health review. Prosecutor Young said a hearing Friday Oct 19 offers a chance to resolve concerns.

Franklin Franklin City Fairview Warren County Marvin E. Young C. C. Black Chautauqua-Trenton Black Fred Harvey Young Lebanon

Armee Club Wins Ohio Charter and Park Plans

Armee Club gains charter under Ohio law with Rock as president. The group is based in Middletown near Greentree Road and Ohio 741. Park roads and a fishing lake are under construction for the 1957 season. Picnic areas at the park opened to Armee Association members and their families and guests last July.

Ohio Rock Deasew Middletown Greentree Road Armee Association

Fire Auxiliary Social Today at 7 30 P M

Social event announced by the South Middletown Fire Auxiliary with a meeting set for 7 30 p m today at a local venue. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a casual gathering and possible dues or charges.

South Middletown

Simple grease remover safety and care guidance

The notice highlights avoiding open flames when handling flammable cleaners and stresses using nonflammable products. It warns against working near heat sources and reminds readers to choose safe cleaning options and trusted local cleaners.

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