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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1957

Page

2

Armco moves to expand spiral-welded pipe output

Armco Steel Corp announces a 1.5 million dollar expansion at its No. 2 Fabricating Plant to raise monthly spiral-welded pipe production by about 2 000 tons. The project relocates two machines from Plant No. 1 to a new 80 by 720 foot facility on Verity Parkway, with completion aimed for next April.

Armco Steel Corp G. Davies Armco Division Middletown Davies Verity Parkway

Middletown Finalist Named for All-America City Title

Middletown has been designated as one of 22 finalists for the All-America Cities award for 1957. Cecil Morgan of the National Municipal League announced the finalist list in a letter inviting Middletown to present its case before the awards jury at public hearings in Cleveland during the National Conference on Government November 18–19. Other finalists include Eureka Galesburg Oak Park Illinois Oak Park Michigan White Bear Lake Omaha Bryan Yankton San Jose Miami-Dade Gardiner Presque Isle Neosho Newton Albuquerque Corning Charlotte Philadelphia Clarksburg Vancouver Ketchikan.

Middletown Cleveland National Conference On Government Cecil Morgan National Municipal League Look Magazine Charles R. Hook Armco Steel Corp Morgan Eureka Galesburg Oak Park Ill Oak Park Mich White Bear Lake Minn Omaha Neb Bryan Ohio Yankton S. D San Jose Cal Miami-Dade County Fla Gardiner Maine Presque Isle Neosho Newton N. J Albuquerque N. M Corning N. Y Charlotte N. C Philadelphia

Middletown High School interns fill city posts in third year

Twenty eight Middletown High School students begin the third annual city internship program sponsored by the school and the City of Middletown. Interns are assigned to the clerk of commission traffic bureau personnel health purchasing parks and recreation city planning and the city manager.

Middletown High School Middletown Sandy Figgins Phyllis Figgins Mac Sample Noel LeMoyne Marcia Walter Lynn Danner Tom Tenforde Mike Aronoff Phyllis Kincaid Carolyn Cassidy Sharon Edwards Phyllis Meckling Department of Health Susan Christy Ann Dannecker Kay Clark Mary Jo Arnold Marilyn Buchanan Judy Wendell Virginia Tyson Sarah Smith Gloria Dennis Department of Parks and Recreation Susan Mills Libby Gould Robin Kimbie Rosalie Maffett Craig Kerkow Sandy McGraw Sandra Yoho City Planning Commission

Scout Officials Attend Confab in Huntington W Va

Three officials from the Mound Builders Area Council attend today's sessions of the Boy Scout Region 4 Annual Meeting in Huntington West Virginia. They are George Bundick district executive M E Carruthers Pokey Griffith District commissioner and William Schleiter Pokey Griffith District chairman. Participating in all three days are Russell Efker scout executive and Charles Stuten roth council president.

Mound Builders Area Council Huntington W. Va George Bundick M. E. Carruthers Pokey Griffith William Schleiter Russell Efker Charles Stutenroth

Jaycees Hear Robert Millan Discuss Investments

Robert Q. Millan vice president of the First National Bank spoke at a Junior Chamber of Commerce dinner about investments for the young family man. Warren Smith was inducted into the Jaycees, and the group announced weekly popcorn sales to fund the annual city Halloween party.

Robert Q. Millan First National Bank Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Warren Smith

Handicapped Workers Placed During National Week in Middletown

The Middletown Ohio State Employment Service reports 171 handicapped persons found jobs in the past year during National Employ the Handicapped Week. Four were women and about 60 were disabled veterans. Most positions were permanent with a few temporary roles. Disabilities ranged from hernia to arm amputation and asthma.

Middletown Ohio State Employment Service P. F. Johnson Middletown Employment Office Johnson State Employment Service

Revival services at Holiness Tabernacle begin Monday

Colored revival services start Monday at 7 30 p m at the Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe 1200 Garfield St Rev Roy Vincent of the Tabernacle Baptist Church Cincinnati will be evangelist Bishop H K Kilgore is the host pastor.

Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe Garfield St Roy Vincent Tabernacle Baptist Church Cincinnati H. K. Kilgore

Middletown High elects junior class officers

Bob Baker son of Mr and Mrs Robert Baker 513 14th Ave was chosen president of the Middletown High junior class. Susan Crawford Ruth Ellen Phillips and David Cox named as officers with Jim Liljestrand Jac Kendall Linda Sue Heck and Larry Bobbitt as other contenders for offices. Junior officers will appoint committees and organize the Junior-Senior Prom.

Bob Baker Robert Baker 14Th Ave Middletown High School Susan Crawford Ruth Ellen Phillips David Cox Baker Jim Liljestrand Jac Kendall Linda Sue Heck Larry Bobbitt

Woman Hurt In Accident At Verity Parkway Intersection

A two car collision at S Verity Parkway and 14th Avenue left Nora McMahon, 49, in fair condition at Middletown Hospital with forehead cuts and contusions. John Hensley, 31, Ludlow, Ky., and Joseph McMahon, 712 Auburn St., faced fault claims and police charged McMahon with failure to yield right of way. Damages were about 1900 dollars. Witnesses noted Hensley had right of way. Others were treated for shock and injuries in separate crashes around Middletown.

S. Verity Parkway Ith Avenue Middletown Hospital Nora McMahon Auburn St John Hensley Ludlow Joseph McMahon Hensley McMahon 14Th Avenue Healsey Wilson Beverly Stickien Inland Dr N. Sutphin McKinley Streets Walter Snarp Norwalk Ohio Stephen Zurlock Middletown Rt. 1

Absenteeism Rises At Fenwick Amid Flu Talk In Middletown

A Middletown school survey finds Fenwick High School reports 40 absent students over two days, higher than the usual ten, amid flu related symptoms. McKinley Junior High shows about six to eight above normal. others report normal absentee rates and some virus related teacher absences. Public Health Nurses say throat washings have been performed on four suspected Asian flu cases.

Middletown Fenwick High McKinley Junior High Garfield Homer Weikel Norberta St. John’s Laura Crist Middletown Public Health Nurses

Usher Day This Sunday At New Era Church

The Senior Usher Board of the New Era Church will hold an annual Usher Day service at 7 30 p m Sunday. Samuel Baldwin will give the welcome address with a response from New Hope Church. Soloists include Lavenia Gresham Odessa Parson.

New Era Church Samuel Baldwin New Hope Church Lavenia Gresham Odessa Parson Susie Herring Mardelle Garrett Hood Benton Trotter Moilié Adams Douglas Francis Joseph Pate

YMCA Officials Set to Attend Ohio West Virginia Conference

Four members of the YMCA physical education committee and P P Allen director will attend the Ohio West Virginia Area YMCA Physical Education Council meeting tomorrow in Columbus. W S Geckeler will conduct a workshop on family use of the department. Local participants include John Burdsall Jack Baltzell and Mrs Kenneth Giltrow.

Ymca Physical Education Committee P P. Allen YMCA Physical Education Council Columbus W. S. Geckeler John Burdsall Jack Baltzell Kenneth Giltrow

Inmate Breaks TV Set in Hamilton County Jail

James Pergram, 29, of Hamilton, and accomplice ig Crouch, 22, Owensville KY, were jailed after intoxication and resisting arrest. Pergram reportedly damaged a newly installed jail TV with fists and feet. He also faced a concealed weapon charge after an open knife was found.

Hamilton James Pergram Dayton St Pergram Canal Road Ig Crouch Owensville

Early Barn Fire Causes Major Loss on Franklin Trenton Road

A fire of undetermined origin gutted the E. R. Early barn on the Franklin Trenton Road. Estimated damage reached 40000 with 15000 to 20000 in McWhorter Cabinet Co equipment. About 20 volunteers from North Madison and South Madison fought winds to save a nearby barn and outbuildings. No injuries reported and residents noted insurance coverage on the structure.

E. R Franklin + Trenton Road Causign McWhorter Cabinet Co Cabinet Company Hampton North Madison South Madison Robert Ledford Ledford North Madison Ladies’ Auxiliary

Grand Jury Indicts 41 Bar Slaving Continued

The Butler County Grand Jury reported 52 indictments involving 41 defendants after three days of sessions and 115 witnesses. It asked county commissioners to improve jail security, address juvenile detention inadequacies, and consider a new facility separate from the adult jail.

Butler County Grand Jury Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer Middletown Elzie Shrout John D. Clem Richard Lang John Farmer Paul Sizemore Austin Sizemore Ebert Roop Edward Sam Metcalf Barry W. Balkney James Eschuman

Satchmo Ready To Send Reds For Russia Tour

Hollywood reports Louis Armstrong, known as Satchmo, is ready to perform in Russia under State Department auspices after previously refusing. He says the Russian musicians are like cats and will be happy with his horn.

Hollywood Louis (Satchmo

Arrow Group Sets Election for Sunday

The Order of the Arrow meeting at Camp Hook will elect officers including chief and vice chief with Steve Geckeler retiring as lodge chief. Russell Esker will install new officers and discuss a Camp Hook film strip to promote the camping program. The agenda includes a lodge emblem, a Silver Moccasin trail award, and guidance from Sam Jeffrey and Al Stonje t. The session begins at 2 p m.

Order of the Arrow Camp Hook Steve Geckeler Russell Esker Mound Builders Area Council Sam Jeffrey al Stonjet

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