CG&E Refunds Begin for Middletown Customers
Middletown gas customers start receiving the 114 million dollar refund from Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. The deduction is 20 cents per 1000 cubic feet used in the prior 30 days, with refunds on most bills but no amounts for minimum bills or rural unincorporated areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Cg&e
George J. Kuehnle Jr
Kuehnle
Franklin
New Miami
Lebanon
Federal Power Commission
To &E
Central Kentucky Gas Co
Kentucky Transmission Company
Exams For AF Academy Are Planned
Congressmans plan competitive exams to select 10 nominees for the Air Force Academy for 1955. Ohio will supply 12 appointments from 250 nominees, chosen by senators and representatives. Details to follow in a letter to schools and news agencies.
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Air Force Academy
Paul F. Schenck
Ohio
Butler-Montgomery
Schenck
Congress
Arthur A. Graf Jr
Washington
Men Paroled After Second Degree Murder Sentences
Two men sentenced to Ohio Penitentiary for second degree murder have been granted paroles. Aaron Dunson, 70, of Portage County, and Arthur Meyers, 35, of Butler County, were confined since 1939 for the Ravenna axe slaying and a New Miami town marshal shooting respectively. Dunson’s parole runs to May 27 and Meyers to July 7.
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Columbus
Ohio
State
Aaron Dunson
Portage County
Arthur Meyers
Butler County
Dunson
Fred Loftin
Ravenna
Meyers
Salary figures for U S Supreme Court justices
The Chief Justice earns an annual salary of 25500 dollars while associate justices receive 22000 dollars each. The figures reflect the pay scale for the Supreme Court justices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stores Remain Open Tomorrow Afternoon
Middletown merchants will remain open tomorrow afternoon to aid Easter shopping. Stores usually close Wednesday afternoons and Monday mornings but will stay open until 9 p.m. on Monday nights. Tomorrow’s hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Middletown
Responsibility Is I E Topic At Manchester
The Education Industry meeting at the Manchester Hotel discussed Social and Moral Responsibility of the Schools. Hugh Butler acted as MC as Middletown Industrial Council sponsored the program with Middletown public schools presenting topics on responsibilities to handicapped persons minorities collections and contributions free enterprise and stabilizing employment.
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Manchester
Hugh Butler
Middletown Industrial Council
Middletown Public Schools
Lawrence Johnson
Roses Mull
Harry Phillips
Mary Dillon
A. E.minnich
Butler
Jack Linzie
Council
Amanda Preschool Day Sets Vaccination and Enrollment
Amanda School announces a preschool vaccination and sign up day tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. for children turning five by January 1 to start kindergarten and for those turning six to enter first grade. Children receive smallpox vaccines unless proof exists of prior vaccination, plus diphtheria immunization. bring birth certificates. Late attendance may jeopardize fall enrollment due to space limits.
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Amanda School
Irresponsible Man Bound To Grand Jury
A probation violator and father of five was bound over to the Butler County Grand Jury on a failure to provide charge. Robert Jones of Mon Bien faced March 8 and was placed on probation but did not report or pay support, leading to a bench warrant and arrest. He was fined on intoxication charges and jailed after failing to pay. Roy H. Spicer was fined for intoxication and disorderly conduct after a Saturday arrest.
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Ohio State Penitentiary
J. T. Lamb
Butler County Grand Jury
Robert Jones
Mon- Bien
Louis A. Rossi
Rossi
Jones
Roy H. Spicer
Rufus St
Central Avenue
Clinton Street
Leather manufacturing leaders in four states highlight industry
Massachusetts New York Wisconsin and Pennsylvania emerge as leading leather producers in the union with strong output and industry activity across the sector.
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Massachusetts
New York
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
State of the Union
Tax Refund Restores Charity Ball Funds To Middletown Hospital
Internal Revenue Bureau refunds $579.33 from the 1951 Charity Ball, ending tax on that event. The 1952 ball netted $4,304.33 for hospital equipment, classrooms, and nursing facilities, with proceeds used for air conditioning, nursery upgrades, and X ray equipment. Treasurer Earl Stegemiller paid under protest and continues to pursue recovery.
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Middletown Hospital
Internal Revenue Bureau
Earl Stegemiller
IRB
Dave Regan
Britt Kendrick
Federated Women's Club
William Bohman
S. J. Kuderer
Federation
Stegemiller
Woman Injured Slightly In City Auto Crashes
A string of five city traffic accidents yesterday into today caused minor injuries and property damage totaling 1350 dollars. Sue Thompson 39 sustained minor knee abrasions and hip contusions after colliding with a northbound vehicle driven by Robert Reed 29 at Henry Avenue and Mary Etta Street.
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Sue Thompson
Henry Avenue
Mary Etta Street
Middletown Hospital
Robert Reed
Wilbraham Rd
Thompson Auto
Reed Auto
Yankee Road
14Th Avenue
Eva Creech
Ottawa St
Bert Buchanan
Camden Rt. 1
Elza Dunn
Pearl St
Dunn
Buchanan
Creech
No Early Birds Catching Cold In Old Pond
Officers William Brewer and Melvin Barker responded to a Moorman's pond report at 6 55 p m. They found people fishing but no youths swimming and the alarm proved unfounded in the springlike weather.
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William Brewer
Melvin Barker
Moorman’s Pond
Chinchillas Multiply in U S Ranches Since 1923 Import
Eleven chinchillas were brought from the Andes to the United States in 1923. Their descendants are now numerous, supporting hundreds of chinchilla ranches across the country.
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High Andes
United States
Parochial Pupils Start Easter Holiday Tomorrow
Middletown parochial students will be dismissed tomorrow at noon to begin their Easter break. Public school pupils in the city and Lemon Township face a 27 hour delay before holidays. All students return Tuesday morning with city and township pupils dismissed Thursday at 3 p.m.
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Middletown
City
Lemon Township
Methodists To Purchase Church Here
The Wesleyan Methodist Church of Norwood plans to purchase the Church of the Nazarene building at 1701 Columbia St pending deed transfer and completion of the new Sutphin Street edifice. Services will move to the new church with Tuesday and Sunday gatherings led by Rev. Walter E. McKee and special speaker Rev. Donald C. Fisher.
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Wesleyan Methodist Church of
Norwood
Church of the Nazarene
Sutphin Street
Superior Avenue
Nazarene
Columbia St
Wesleyan Group
Donald C. Fisher
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Westerville
Walter E. McKee
Two Trucks Collide Near Dublin Killing Driver
A collision on U S 33 just west of Dublin in Columbus area killed Harry L. Walker a 29 year old resident of Plain City. The crash involved two trucks and occurred yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
U.S. 33
Dublin
Harry L. Walker
Plain City
Armco unveils water project to curb well withdrawals
Armco Steel Corp announces a 1 2500 water conservation program to cut underground pumpage by 2 750 000 gallons daily and save about 10 million gallons daily overall as river water treatment ramps up. Officials say the plan will reduce well withdrawals and help maintain the underground water table. It will also cut demand by over half the city water works daily usage in Middletown and surrounding areas.
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Armco
Armco Steel Corp
Armco Wells
Middletown Water Works
Theddletown
Miami University students observe elementary classes in Middletown
Thirty juniors from Miami University participate in Dr. James Telley’s Principles of Teaching course by visiting Jefferson and Central Schools. They rotate through classrooms to witness professional techniques used by Middletown’s elementary instructors. This marks Middletown’s first year on the university’s student teaching schedule after visits to Mariemont and Madiera.
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Miami University
Jefferson and
Central Schools
Middletown
James Telley
Miami
Mariemont
Madiera
Congress Makes Dimes Legal Tender for Any Amount
Before 1933 a dime could be used for ten dollars or less. In 1933 Congress extended legal tender status to any amount, allowing dimes to settle larger debts as needed.
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Congress
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Tome
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New York Stock Exchange
The
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Kim Sook Ja
Stan Meisler
Middletown High School
North Royalty
Korea
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Foster Parents’ Plan For War Children, Inc
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Kangkyong
Seoul
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W. 61
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First Ave
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Michigan Avenue
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Clarence Quiett
Wells Rd
Charles Root
Yankee Rd
Louella Bishop
Washington St
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Fairmont Avenue
Allie B. Cain
Grove St
Guy W. Henderson
Catalpa Dr
Clark Street
Jefferson Avenue
Beatty’s
Iglehart St
Rembrandt
Converse Monuments
Manchester Road
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Lewis Drugs, Inc
Rothman
Moore St
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George G Bill Baker
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