Corson's Building Code Revisions Approved by Committee
Building Code amendments proposed by Building Commissioner Orville Corson received approval from the Revision Committee. A recommendation to City Commission will follow. revisions aim to lower construction costs and serve as a temporary stopgap while Middletown pursues a new code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corson
Orville Corson
J. D. Sawyer
Carson
Sawyer
Middletown
Corcon
Coreon
Eeteblich
Board of Building Standards
Manslaughter Case Resumed On Monday
The trial of Oscar Munsicker of West Middletown and Route 1 Middle town resumed in Common Pleas Court before Judge Pa Boli. Dewey Stamper, a key witness, was ill and unable to appear, delaying proceedings. He is charged as the driver of the car that struck George Helland in Trenton on January 14 in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Munsicker
West Middletown
Middletown
Pa Boli
Common Pleas
Dewey Stamper
Benause
Huneicker
George Helland
Trenton
Ohio
Fire results at Combe home chimney collapse
Firemen responded to 619 Ninth Ave where a stove chimney fell in the kitchen after a chain reaction. The blaze caused minor damage and the alert was noted as number two with the oat tap of 606.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Combe
Ninth Ave
The Heiress at the Movies
Saturday showings feature Olivia Petersfiend in The Heiress at 24 percent. Sunday screenings list Prince Poxes with Tyrene Power and Wanda Hendrick at 1 15, 3 15, 6 28, 7 98 and 0 unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saterday
Olivia Petersfiend
Prince Poxes
Tyrene Power
Wanda Hendrick
Representative VY Warns Veto on Farm Bill and Gas Tax
AP reports Representative VY from Ohio urged Presidents to veto the new farm bill to save taxpayers 19900.00 and reduce Kerr natural gas costs for consumers. The request highlights potential savings and energy price relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sfpring VrToors
Washington
Ohio
Kerr
Warmer Weather Expected Sunday Inconsistent Report
The record shows temperatures moving from 56 to 98 degrees then 86 by 4 pm. The day’s low was 44 at 4 am, rising to 46 by 8:15 am. Forecast calls for fair conditions with increasing clouds and warmer air. Tonight’s low expected between 35 and 40 degrees.
Police Briefs Bridgeport Daily
William G Darnell four of 75 Oxford State Rd arrested at Central Ave and Crawford St on charge of vehicular control under alcohol influence. Tim Koetect fourteen of 7896het don Rd uninjured when motorbike damaged. Two doe attacks reported yesterday with Larry Wire three bitten on right cheek and Nora Mae Mitchell seven bitten on left knee. Animals to be kept tied for fourteen days. Edwin Anderson two of 702 Baltimore St and Robert Wille nineteen of 18 Garfield Collided on Charles St as Anderson turned left into an alley.
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William G. Darnell
Oxford State Rd
Central Ave
Crawford St
Larry Wire
Baltimore St
Nora Mae Mitchell
Edwin Anderson
Robert Wille
Garfield
Charles St
Anderson
Enid
Census takers face long hours and fixed pay in survey
Census workers will work long hours with no piece rate and start early end late to finish districts. Each enumerator carries a signed card from a waiting officer granting access to funds and warning of penalties including fines and jail for noncompliance.
Open House Gala Draws 1000 At Middletown YMCA
More than 1 000 adults and youths attended Middletown YMCA Open House last night from 6 15 until midnight. The event featured swimming, square dancing, a business recognition meeting with awards, and tributes to YMCA volunteers. Elmer Barker hosted with Jack Baltrell leading the program. exhibits highlighted the YMCA's aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Ymca
YMCA
Elmer Barker
Jack Baltrell
Middletown
Ferryrman
Ymca Board of Iectare
Wylie Mitchell
Soldier tells kidnap story in Hamilton incident
Karl Brown, 2, of 45 Tytus, was abducted by two women who offered to drive him home from Fourth St and Maple. The child woke to find the car on a lonely road. he escaped by jumping out and seeking help at a nearby house. Brown had money on him and was on furlough.
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Hamilton
Karl Brown
Mercy ‘Moepital
Pod Trie
Fourth St
Maple
Lam
Brown
Wed
Unclear fragment from Czech news agency report
A damaged fragment mentions Olomouc University theology professor and monks of the Piarists and Franciscan orders with scattered names and references to dollars.
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Agency
Seid
Sylvester Bra
Olomouc University
Order of Piarists
Matilak
Jan Blesis
Josef Arabies
Lee Ami Club Meeting At Mrs Bilie Watts Home
The Lee Ami Club met at Mrs Bilie Watts home with games and meals. Prizes were won by Florence oe Mre Lublla Jones and Georgine Gregory. Next meeting set for Mrs Domineck's home. China explores copper gold silver tin lead and zinc on Hainan Island in addition to iron ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ami
Bilie Watts
Florence Oe
Lublla Jones
Ears
Georgine Gregory
Domineck
China
Hainan Island
False Or True Puzzle From Early Morning Bridge Report
Police investigated a claim of a girl seen at 4:45 a m on the West Middletown bridge supposedly attempting suicide. A tip gave a name and hotel where she might stay but police found no match in the hotel registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Middletown Bridge
Burglary at Dr John L Bawer’s Office
Police report a break in at Dr John L Bawer’s office at 672 Federal Says ings and Loan Building. Intruders stole about $120 in cash and caused significant damage to a desk lock and file cabinet. Also noted were unrelated thefts from nearby residences including sunglasses and a bank book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Bawer
Brie
Olice
Funeral services set for Cathue Fergerson 62
Funeral services for Cathue Fergerson aged 62 of 91 Sixth Aves Armco will be conducted by the Rev KF Taylor with burial at Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence after 6 p.m Sunday. Masxberry Purers Home is handling arrangements.
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Cathue Fergerson
Sixth Aves
Armco
KF Taylor
W. A. Mitchell
Woodside Cemetery
Friente
Reedence
Masxberry Purers Home
Infant of Mr and Mrs Cope Park Ave Frkkin
An infant son of Mr and Mrs John Cope of Park Avenue Freakin died. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Spring Cemetery. Unelesbe Funeral Home managed arrangements. Survived by two sisters. Graveside rites were conducted.
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Franklin
John Cope
Park Ave
Freakin
Middletown Hospital
Sin Sisters
Bore Cemierr Unelesbe Funeral Home
Walter B. Ree dies at Fort semen Noepitel after ten years as justice
Walter B Ree longtime justice of the peace for ten years died yesterday at Fort semen Noepitel at an unknown age. A native of Thorntown Indiana he moved to Eaton Ohio in 1806 to enter the procure business with Ford later joining the Ow ford Producer which he ran until his passing. His son in law and other relatives survive arranged to include the show and celebrate his life.
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Oxford
Walter B. Ree
Semen
Noepitel
Thorntown
Ind
Eaton
Ford
Owford
Obituary Notice for Morrie Morris of Gratis
Revert Morrie 32 of Miami Shores Dr Dow m former resident of Gratis died Friday at Miami Valley Hospital from burns suffered March 14 in a fire at the garage of a Plant 2 Frigidaire factory. Survived by wife Ruth and parents Mr and Mrs John Morris of Gratis. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. at the residence of Mrs Hattie Schock Gratis Rev William Ceekeek officiating. Burial Gratis Cemetery. Call after 4 p.m. today.
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Morrie
Miami Shores
Dow m
Gratia
Iano
Mijami Valley Hospital
Burns
Plant 2
Prigidaire
Mears
Pers
Te & Tech Aa
Army
Dayton
Dow
Ruth
John Morris
Gratis
Hattie Schock
William Ceekeek
Grats
Elderly Man Hurt In Fall At Home
Martin Elser of 27 South Broad St was admitted to Middletown Hospital in good condition after falling on his stairs yesterday. Elser, in his eighties and a well known city figure, received hospitalization for non serious injuries. Raleigh Trent of 111 Central Ave sustained hand lacerations at the city water works yesterday while cutting his hand on a window. he was listed in good condition at Middletown Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Elser
South Broad St
Middletown Hospital
Elser
Raleigh Trent
Central Ave
City Water Works
Waynesville Van Is Held To Grand Jury
A 9 year old local youth pleaded innocent to charges of cutting with intent after an incident at The Hut, near Waynesville. The proprietor Otte Hoffman was slashed on the scalp after a heated argument. Hoffman was hospitalized in Dayton, with eight stitches required. Sheriff Gerald W. Couden reported the case, noting the youth was described as intoxicated and drew the knife after being asked to leave The Hut, located six miles north of Lebanon, Ohio.
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Lebanon
Fita Heizar
Waynesvile
Ohio
Vital Statistics Briefs Include Oxfora and Dayton Names
Walter B F, 77, of Oxfora. Mrs. Jake W. Cope of the park mg Franklin. Robert Morrin, 32, of Dayton, formerly of Gratis.
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Walter BF A
Oxfora
Jake W. Cope
T'Park
Mg Franklin
Robert Morrin
Dayton
Gratis
Local Births Reported for Family Members Across Town
A terse district notice lists births for mg and Joe Smith of 2403 South M and Mr. and Mrs. James Tues of 1712 Fleming R4, noting a girl born today and a boy previously named Yetter.
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Joe Smith
South M
Mre Taylor Ss
Curtis St
James Tues
Fleming
Hospital Notes Highlight Local Residents
Fragmentary OCR mentions individuals tied to Middletown and Dayton including Mrs Veery Hall of Central Ave and Mrs Dinsmore Devise of 205 Mary Etta Street Grandview. Medical context suggests hospital or clinic notes with names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeff
Middletown
Taylor
Franklin
Veery Hall
Central Ave
Names and Residences in Local Notice Fragment
June Ann Martin and others listed with residences in a damaged OCR notice. Included are Harry Martin Da eeeae and John Carmedy Franklin, Mrs Ort Barhart Manchester, Charles Merk Seven teenth Ave, Elmer Woodrey Trre hire, Elmer Crout Hill Mes, Charles Waleh Fy born Rea, Andrew Blevins Giteon Re, William W. Raines Wapne Ave.
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June Ann Martin
Harry Martin
da Eeeae
John Carmedy
Franklin Rule
Ort Barhart
Manchester
Charles Merk
Seventeenth Ave
Elmer Woeodrey
Trrehire
Harry Crout
Hill Mes
Charles Waleh Fyborn
Andrew Blevins
Giteon Re
Eimo
Wiliam W. Raines
Wapne Ave
Lawmakers Clash Over Foreign Aid Bill Surplus Food Bids
Representative John Vorys accuses the aid bill of funding Communist resistance tactics and proposes cutting a portion of the appropriation. He sought to earmark 1.6 billion for surplus food purchases, blaming farm bloc opposition for defeating a 1.09 billion plan and urging further reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vorys
R Chio
Agriculture Department
Newamen
McCarthy Arrives in U S After Transit Delays
The article notes Senator McCarthy arriving after a long overseas trip greeted by photographers. Weather and mechanical issues delayed his flight into the United States, forcing him to extend preparations before his prepared statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tara Tydines
DMD
Overseas Airways
U. S
Butler County Bonded Debt Reaches 13 Million in 1948 Report
The county reports total bonded debt of 13,350,201.08 as of December 3 1948 with increases since the previous year. Hamilton Middletown and township figures are listed with city school bonds and sewer projects funded by special assessments. The auditor notes general financial soundness despite growth in debt and wartime construction delays.
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Butler County
FR H. Smith
Middletown
Glens Stiteinger
Smith
Pert
Hamilton
County Probate Deputy Resigns After 46 Years
Mire Woodruff began service in 1904 as record clerk for Rutherford County Probate Court. She served as deputy under multiple judges until her resignation, after decades of handling probate cases and county duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Oie
Dudge Oscar AR
Leeer
Coldest March on Record in Columbiana County
Weather observer L. M. Copeland reported Columbiana County endured its coldest March on record with an average temperature of 27.46 degrees, ten below normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Columbiana County
L. MH. Copeland
County Finances Note Debts and Issued Bonds
Local records show village debts totaling 297090 with bond issues noted during 1669 in the county. A counteracting figure 968000 is cited against the new Getie 4 total sums and a 330.74 unit value appears in the 94642 entry from 1967.
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Cincinnati
Bureau of Standard
Santa Fe
Red Cameron
Vpurrsy Keieht
Aloo
Maurere Ware
Peet Christian
Senéay
Artelapher Columbus
Eh Freare
Florence
Henry
the Southern Missionery
Baptist Mission
Jock Trent
Mewerd McAllister
Sanitone
Sean
Gough-Lamb
Sherberts
Venille
Howards
Ist National Bank Bidg
Tim Koetect
Don Rd
Colored News
William Harrison
North Wall St
Duncan Hines
Edward Reftitt
NYC Railroad
Clinton
Keye
Rettitt
Cashue Fergerson
Walter BK. Rogers
Robert Morris
Northway Inn
Tytus Ave
Sang Wigs
SNORT
the Northway Inn
Robert Caldwell
PROP
Waynesville
Learons
M'Carthy
New York
Temple Chorus
Youth Chapel
Children’s Chancel
First Methodist Church
South Broad
Carlisle
Ernest Barnhart Praeekiie
Middletown Fist Phone
ITAL
Dohn Howe. & Paint CO
Ralston Paint CO. Inc
Marshalls
MONRO
Ion
AVES
First Church OF God Craw
R. C. Caudill
C. Duane White
Leoa Chrisman
Shirley Armitage
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