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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1956

Page

2

Railroad Car Crushes Hamilton Armco Employee

A Hamilton man, Edward A. Thomas, 64, was killed last night at Armco Steel’s Hamilton plant when a railroad car crushed him as he crossed between cars near the screening plant. Thomas, a long time employee since 1930, was to retire in March. He leaves a wife Pearl, two daughters, a stepson, a brother, three sisters and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Hamilton Armco’s Steel Corp Hamton Edward A Thomas McKinley Ave Pearl of Funeral Home

Crash Near Kings Mills Kills Man

George Walker a 34 year old Cincinnati bus driver and former local resident was killed near Kings Mills when his car struck a culvert on Columbia Road. He left a widow his mother Martha Walker two brothers and two sisters survive. His body was taken to Oswald Funeral Home.

Lebanon George Walker Cincinnati Columbia Road Kings Mills Walker Ohio Bus Co Martha Walker Oswald Funeral Home

Road Change At Franklin Is Approved

The relocation of a tramile length of Rt. 123 at Franklin’s southeast was approved yesterday by S. C. Linzell state highway director in Columbus. The new road runs slightly east of the old Vegies Yagman area near the high school with a bearing set on September 17 at Lebanon. The note adds Massawa climate data stating mean annual temperature around 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

Franklin Rt. 123 S. C. Linzell Columbus Sia Renarrow Steel Onco Vegies Yagman Lebanon

New Kroehler Home Furnishings Sale at Kanft's

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Kanft's Kroehler

GI Admits Turning Red in Berlin Soldier Sentenced

Pvt. Philip E Morand of Dallas pleaded guilty to desertion to the Communists and received five years imprisonment plus a dishonorable discharge from a U S Army court martial. The 42 year old admitted leaving his unit in Linz Austria on November 6 1948 and surrendering to Soviet zone authorities. He said he fled Bautzen East Germany last August to Allied occupied West Berlin and turned himself over to Army officials.

Berlin Philip E Morand Dallas Tex Morand Linz Austria Bautzen East Germany West Berlin

The Strand and Paramount Film Schedules

Strand shows Satellite in the Sky at 3:23 6:30 9:50 p.m. Invaders From Mars at 1:55 5:10 8:30 p.m. Canyon River at 6:45 10:00 p.m. Hold Back the Night at 8:10 p.m. Paramount presents Canyon River at 6:45 10:00 p.m. Night at 2:00 5:15 8:30 p.m. and 6:35 9:50 p.m.

Mars Paramount Canyon River

Car Hits Barricade on Rt 73 Near Tytus Avenue

West Carrollton man 38 escaped injury after driving into a barricade on Tytus Avenue near the new Rt 73 dead end. About $500 damage reported to the eastbound car. Police noted more city mishaps with William Fahrenwolz 57 and Arzetta Lovely 39 among others and minor damages totaling small sums.

West Carrollton Tytus Avenue Rt. 73 Arthur Coldiron William Fahrenwolz Calumet Ave Sealey Hamilton Yankee Road Arzetta Lovely Franklin Rt Robert Wenzel Baltimore St Wenzel

Kiwanis Hears Nuxhall Speak

Cincinnati Redlegs pitcher Joe Nuxhall spoke to Kiwanis Club members at the Manchester Hotel during a noon meeting. Dewitt Chapple gave a brief on the bond issue for construction of a new county jail in the year 607.

Cincinnati Redlegs Joe Nuxhall Wanis Club Manchester Dewitt Chapple

Elevator Crushes Medical Student in Louisville Hospital

A two year old woman medical student was crushed to death when an elevator at General Hospital unexpectedly moved. Eight witnesses watched as a man tried to grab her, but she slipped from reach as her foot and head remained in the car.

Louisville General Hospital Mary Ann Logan

Stevenson Campaign Speaks On Ohio Stump

Adlai Stevenson denounces Republican attacks during a Toledo Akron and Youngstown stop. He praises Lausche calling him a man of integrity and independence while defending draft policy and national security and criticizing Eisenhower’s peace as an armed truce.

Robert A. Taft Toledo Elyria Akron Stevenson Youngstown Stambaugh Lausche National Securit Eisenhower Enon

Mediator Call Looms As Strike Leaders Eye Meeting

Samuel Spencer of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service warned a meeting could be set if neither side accepts a deputy mediator. The Black Clawson Shuttle Division plant has been idled 11 days since the Oct. 6 strike, with 160 office workers remaining on duty and union demands unresolved.

Samuel Spencer Lnion Spencer Pattern Makers Sev

Loses Leg But Gains A Husband

Oklahoma City reports Cherrie Thompson 21 marries Army Pvt. Larry Jay Thompson after doctors decide amputation is necessary to save her from cancer. The couple wed during emergency leave from Ft. Jackson as she faces life changing injury.

Oklahoma City Cherrie Thompson Larry Jay Thompson Ft. Jackson S. C Cherrie Larry Jay An Arley Laroy Jay St. An Korea

Gravy Fire Burns Kitchen at Arlington Ave Home

A pan of gravy overheated triggering a kitchen fire at the home of Mable Creekbaum 2104 Arlington Ave. Firefighters responded to the 5 14 pm alarm yesterday and again to a 12 30 am still alarm this morning. The blazes caused about 20 in damage and caused no injuries. Investigators suspect pranksters may have started the fires near Kensington Street and McGee Avenue.

Mable Creekbaum Arlington Ave Bay Kensington Street Central Avenue McGee Avenue

Men File Counter Charges In Accident

Two Middletown men were arrested on four charges from a disturbance at 118 Iglehart Street. John T. Stiles, 28, faces disorderly conduct assault and battery and destruction of property, filed by Francis O’Flynn, 32. O’Flynn was later arrested on an assault and battery warrant signed by Stiles. Stiles received treatment at Middletown Hospital for thumb and head injuries.

Middletown John T. Stiles Girard Ave Francis O'Flynn O'Flynn Iglehart St Stiles Middletown Hospital Iglehart &T

Man Injured as Car Hits Utility Pole

Franklin man Rickey Nickell age 43 suffered minor injuries when his auto crashed into a utility pole on Marta Pauilin Road west of Carlisle. Nickell received 15 stitches for nose and chin cuts after treatment at Middletown Hospital. He was later dismissed. A second driver, Rabel Ballard age 29 of West Middletown Rt. 2, also involved, complained of hip and head pains and was treated and dismissed at 7:35 p.m.

Franklin Carlisle Rickey Nickell Franklin Rt. 2 Middletown Hospital Rabel Ballard West Middletown

Truant Dies In Attack In Cincinnati Incident

A 15 year old boy identified as Peter White was attacked with a crowbar by a 6 foot tall 200 pound youth from Alabama. The victim died in the incident in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Peter White

Eisenhower Critiques Democrat Draft H Bomb Policy

President Eisenhower in remarks critiques Stevenson Democrats for draft and hydrogen bomb positions. He blasts the "giveaway" doctrine and warns against returning to weakness, citing long term costs and federal funding limits. He references Truman’s stance without naming him and stresses strong federal policy for the next decade.

Truman Northwest Portland Eisenhower

Middletown Woman Missing After Alleged Self Harm Note

A Middletown woman reported missing at 4 45 a m allegedly took her brother s pistol and left a death by own action note. Described as 9 feet tall is a misread. The 2 year old coded line suggests missing with blue eyes blonde hair. She may drive a 1953 green and white car from the northern Middletown home.

Middletown

Jaycees Show Awards Slides At St Paul Choir Night

Jaycees presented the annual awards with slides featuring Wells and Hill, chairman of the 1957 committee, during a St Paul Choir event on Wednesday. The slide show outlined the award recipients and highlighted the program.

Jaycees Stusaw Pall Pictures Sanon Jaycees Ay Vie Wells Charles Hill St. Paul

French Nun Slain By Algerian Rebels

French authorities report the killing of a Roman Catholic nun in Algeria after she and Sister Dorothy were kidnapped by Nationalist rebels. The nun, Sister Marie of the White Sisters, was among captives seized in ongoing conflict.

Algiers Algeria Marie White Sisters Forcer Dorothy

Hurricanes Cause Wider Damage Across Regions

Weather reports indicate hurricanes broadened impact beyond coastal zones with effects spanning multiple states. Forecasters warn of flooding, strong winds, and power outages as emergency crews race to secure vulnerable communities.

Jordan Demands Stern UN Action Or Else

Jordan warns it may take matters into its own hands if the U N Security Council does not stop alleged Israeli aggression immediately. Ambassador Abdul Monem Rifai calls for the strongest penalties short of military action and hints at potential regional action with Arab support.

United Nations N. Y Jordan U. N. Security Council U. N Abdul Monem Rifa‘i Rifa'i Council Israel Rifai

Rotary To Host 70 Students At Dinner Program

About 70 foreign students from Miami University and Western College will attend the Rotary International Student Night dinner tomorrow at 6 20 p m in Fellowship Hall of the 1st Presbyterian Church. A social hour will follow with some students taking part in a program and many staying with local Rotarians families. One guest is the Swedish student the club sponsors for a year at Western.

Miami University Western College Rotary Club Fellowship Hall 1St Presbyterian Church Western

Senator Dell to Meet Watchdog Group in Columbus

Senator Edward A. Dell travels to Columbus next Wednesday for a meeting of the capital improvements and inspections committee. The Middletonian serves as vice chairman of the joint House Senate committee charged with overseeing inspections to ensure that funded capital improvements are carried out satisfactorily.

Edward A. Dell Columbus Middletonian House Senate

Elks Plan Saturday Dance At Local Lodge

A Come As You Are dance will run from 9 p m to 1 a m tomorrow at the Elks Lodge. Charles Combs chairs the event for members and guests with Garwood Wells providing music. Lebanon Lodge host district deputy Franklin Wuretner of Sidney lodge attended an inspection last night.

Elks Lodge Charles Combs Garwood Wells Paul Foehl Lebanon Lodge Franklin Wuretner Sidney Lodge

Police Briefs Report Arrests for Alcohol and Warrants

Police arrested Elbert Walton 31 of 1709 Fleming Rd for failure to provide a charge. Raymond Spencer 22 of 194 Fleming Rd was picked up near N Verity Parkway and Eldora Drive for driving while intoxicated. Edward Beker 28 of 1908 Arlington Ave was taken on a disorderly warrant.

Elbert Walton Fleming Rd Raymond Spencer Fleming R Rd N. Verity Parkway Eldora Drive Ed Beker Arlington Boyd Baker

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