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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1948

Page

7

Engineers View Film On Plastics In Ohio Society Meet

Members of the Miami Chapter Ohio Society of Professional Engineers viewed a film on the plastics industry titled The Hope Of Things To Come at their noon Manchester Hotel gathering. The Boonton Moulding Company produced the film. T. A. Cronin of Shattle Brothers will present an illustrated lecture on paper mill machines and paper making at the next meeting. A dividend of 50 cents a share was declared by the Pennsylvania Railroad, sustaining 101 consecutive years of cash returns.

Miami Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Manchester Boonton Moulding Company T. A. Cronin Shattle Brothers Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad

Sewer Charge Set for Outlying Users in City

A new ordinance imposes a 50 cent monthly sewer service charge on nonresident users in outlying areas, effective around July 1. Payments are quarterly with water bills, covering 800 to 1,000 users except schools and government properties. Funds go to sewer maintenance, with 5 percent prompt-pay discount and penalties for overdue bills possibly added to the tax list. Industrial charges are undecided. In other business, five wives from Veteran's Village urged improvements including painting, regulations, and inspections. city officials pledged grounds work, lighting, and possible park equipment, while discussing stricter enforcement and fencing. The commission also created a lieutenant post in the fire department, eliminated one captaincy, and scheduled Civil Service exams for two lieutenant vacancies. The League of Women Voters was granted a two-day booth at Central Ave. and Broad St.

City Commission Water Works Department Veteran's Village Fred J. Schatzmann Comao Marvin D. Clark Terbe Civil Service Commission William Fishbaugh League of Women Voters Central Ave Broad St

Fair Warmer Weather Forecast Repeats Today

The weatherman predicted fair and warmer conditions with similar weather expected Friday. Tonight will be clear and slightly cooler with scattered frosts. Wednesday’s temperatures ranged from a low of 43 degrees in the morning to a high of 47 degrees in the afternoon, with a low of 38 degrees and 10 a.m. at 48 degrees.

City Recreation Survey Stall: JCs Seek Funds

Plans for a city wide recreation survey stalled due to lack of funds. Robert Miles, Jaycee chairman, said about 2000 dollars are needed and efforts will be made to raise funds. The city and Park Board will not supply extra money, though Miles plans to discuss the issue at the next Park Board session. He insists the survey will be a material check of activities, not an opinion poll.

Chamber of Emmerce Robert Miles Jaycee Park Board Miles

City election literature and urban works notes

The city plans primary election literature distribution. Railroad letters claim crossings will be improved. Legislation was approved for sidewalks curbs and gutters on Carolina Street to be built on an assessment basis. An airport development outline was presented by city engineer R A Pochel. Hatfield Coal Company awarded coal for the first quarter. no bids were received for gasoline.

Carolina St R. A. Pochel Hatfield Coal Company

City Recreation Program Aims to Cover Playgrounds and Youth

Fragmentary text outlines plans for a city recreation program handling playgrounds, population trends, diseases, juvenile delinquency, and related matters, emphasizing aid and recreation as core concerns.

Neds

Middie Mikester Show Semi Final Contests At Strand Theater

Winners of four prior contests compete in a second four week semi final at the Strand Theater Saturday. The Saturday winner is recalled July 31 for the final, with the overall winner traveling to New York on an all expense trip to appear on a network show. Contestants include Dominick Esposito trumpet, Jane Gilbreath singer, Billy Case, and Shirley Coldiron.

Middie Mikester Strand Theater New York Dominick Esposito Grand Ave Jane Gilbreath Prospect Ave Billy Case North Broad St Shirley Coldiron Park St

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