Cromwell Replaces Blackford as Boss of Middletown Schools
Middletown Board of Education does not renew John D. Blackford’s contract as superintendent and names Howard R. Cromwell as his replacement. Cromwell will be installed Aug 1 on a three year, $13 000 annual contract. Board cites irreconcilable differences in philosophy and policies. Blackford, superintendent since Aug 1 1954, says little beyond acknowledging the action.
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Middletown
Ohio
Cromwell
Blackford
Middletown City
Earle Leidner
Mariemont
Cincinnati
Lemon
Glendale
Division of Instruction
Professional Sonnel
Orga
Indiana State Teachers’ College
Wyoming
Pique High
Chase College
Central Ave
Men Usually Poor Dancers
Bellflower California based dance instructor Toni Olivera observes that women often expect men to be poor dancers. She notes some men dance well, but many athletes like football players are hard to pair with.
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Bellflower
Calif
Toni Olivera
Middletown Tax Share In Line With County
City Manager Charles W. Thompson said Middletown’s share of county tax distribution appears in line with other communities. He obtained three year figures from County Auditor R. H. and noted county revenues exceeded estimates by about 120000 over the period per the auditor’s report.
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Middletown
Charles W. Thompson
R. H
County Budget Commission
Budget Commission
Commission
Francis Carmody
City Commission
Thompson
Smith
Fire damages Claude Higgins home on Yankee Road
Middletown firefighters contained a late night blaze at 269 Yankee Road causing about 300 dollars in damage to the one and a half story frame house owned by Mrs. Florence Kerr. Investigators blamed defective or overloaded wiring and smoke filled the basement. Firemen from multiple companies fought the fire at 11 22 p m using smoke masks.
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Middletown
Claude Higgins
Yankee Rd
James Mattson
Florence Kerr
Fires extinguished with no damage in two city incidents
Fire crews responded to 3025 Tytus Ave at 10:25 am and 1601 Manchester Ave at 5:02 pm. A grass fire in a vacant lot was put out by Company 4 with help from Companies 1 and 2 and the emergency squad. a kitchen stove fire blamed on grease started by a beat occupied by William Carter was checked at the Manchester address.
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Tytus Ave
Manchester Ave
William Carter
Percy Williams Injured. Taken to Middletown Hospital
Percy Williams aged 69 of 910 6th Lane was reported in serious condition at Middletown Hospital after an emergency call to his home at 9 16 p m. He was transported by Jordan Hall ambulance with the emergency squad assisting on arrival.
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Percy Williams
6Th ‘Lave
Middletown Hospital
Williams
Jordan Hall
350 At Men's Communion Rites
The annual citywide laymen's Communion service sponsored by the Middletown Council of Churches drew about 350 persons to the First Presbyterian Church this morning. John D. Blackford read the scriptures. Middletown ministers included Rev. James M. Allen Rev. H. C. Grunewald Rev. Edwin Bobbitt Dr. Louis R. Walter and Dr. Russell W. Galloway. William B. Giles was organist. A fellowship hour followed with coffee and doughnuts served by a committee led by Ralph Holt.
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Middletown
Russell W. Galloway
William B. Giles
Ralph Holt
Watchmen Slain in North Israel Attack
An Israel army spokesman said two Jewish watchmen were killed Monday night about 55 miles northwest of Tel Aviv by Jordanians. The incident occurred as tensions rise near the border region.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Israel Army
Mid City Exploring Revenue Hikes To Ease Local Finances
Thompson outlined that even full average distribution would yield only 38,000 to 10,000 yearly for Mid dletown, not solving finances. He listed revenue ideas under study including higher meter ticket fees and health service charges, with notes on parking bonds and potential meter changes.
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Thompson
Middletown
Department of Health
Health Department
Commissioner of Inspection
Suits Filed In Middletown Traffic Mishap
Three Middletown residents filed lawsuits totaling 108045.65 arising from a Nov 16 1955 traffic accident in a school zone. Deborah Sallie, 13, suffered chest injuries fractures and other harm. her father Clinton Sallie seeks 8045.65 for medical bills against Evalee A. Downs 4220 Vannest Ave.
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Hamilton
Middletown
Deborah Sallie
Clinton Sallie
Amanda students sworn in as junior deputy sheriffs
Fifty five Amanda youths from kindergarten to eighth grade were sworn in as junior deputy sheriffs by Butler County Sheriff Paul Pell and Deputy Gabbardy. The ceremony, in front of the student body, marked the first such club in the area, an offshoot of Amanda’s Good Citizens Club. Members will report school rule violations and local neighborhood infractions, led by a chief deputy with ten neighborhood sergeants.
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Amanda
Butler County
Paul Pell
O F Burton Gabbard Yesteray
Good Citizens Club
William Ramsey
County Sheriff's Department
Ramsey
Fairfield City
Sheriff's Department
Third suit seeks 50000 for alienation of affections
Nora Manning of 8 Highview Road sues Nancy Byrd of 2402 Browning Street Middletown for alienation of affections claiming Walter Manning husband since September 24 1918 was led astray by Byrd over eight years of alleged conduct. The complaint notes the couple’s marriage and Walter’s change in affection attributed to Byrd’s actions.
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Nora Manning
Highview Rd
Nancy Byrd
Browning St
Middletown
Walter
Walter Manning
Manning
Deputy Sheriff Wayne Commodore Resigns in Butler County
Wayne Commodore of 601 18th Ave. has resigned as deputy sheriff, effective immediately. Sheriff Paul A. Pell announced the longtime night sergeant, who joined Jan. 1, will return to Armco Steel Corp. He was the first African American appointed to the Butler County sheriff staff.
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Hamilton
Wayne Commodore
18Th Ave
Paul A. Pell
Commodore
Armco Steel Corp
Pell
Butler County
Arrest Of Man Clears Theft At Local Bar
A 38-year-old Middletown man, held for the Butler County Probation Department, cleared the theft of 172 dollars from Wonder Bar Cafe 19 S Canal St. Detectives say no charges have been filed. Money taken from a hiding place early March 31. Janitor Bob Creech heard a basement noise and identified the suspect. waitress later found the theft. None of the cash recovered.
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Middletown
Butler County Probation Department
Wonder Bar
S. Canal St
Bob Creech
Sage
At The Movies Listings for Paramount and Strand
Paramount shows 10 000 Bedrooms at 6 10 and 9 30 pm Halliday Brand at 8 10 pm Strand screens Bold and the Brave at 6 00 and 9 50 pm and King and I at 7 40 pm
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Halliday Brand
Basque People Defined as Western Pyrenees Inhabitants
A Basque is identified as someone who lives in the Western Pyrenees region. The term refers to native inhabitants associated with the Basque Country and its cultural area spanning parts of Spain and France.
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Pyrenees
Police Briefs Report Fall Injury At City Intersection
Paul Farquis Sr. aged 72 of 2800 Elmo Place was taken to Middletown Hospital last night for treatment of forehead cuts after a fall at the intersection of 1st Avenue and Crawford Street.
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Paul Farquis Sr
Elmo Pl
Middletown Hospital
1St Avenue
Crawford Street
Arrest of Charles Martin on DUI charge at central crossing
Police early today arrested Charles Martin age 35 of 21 Crawford Street at Central Avenue and Crawford on a driving while under the influence of alcohol charge.
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Charles Martin
Crawsford St
Central Avenue
Crawford
Ed Scalf Arrested on Assault Charge
Police last night arrested Ed ward Scalf 27 of 84 N Broad St on an assault and battery charge.
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Edward Scalf
N. Broad St
Hubcaps Stolen From Three Local Homes
Police report three incidents of hubcaps stolen from residents R L Simmons at 2202 Grand Ave Yudell Hightower at 1301 Garfield St and Jack Pigg at 604 Yankee Rd with no suspects or motives given.
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R. L. Simmons
Grand Avé
Yudell Hightower
Garfield St
Jack Pigg
Yankee Rd
Theft report cites license plates 778MF in Trenton
Arnold Beiser of Trenton Route 1 reported yesterday the theft of his license plates numbered 778MF. The case notes a property crime with no injuries and ongoing investigation.
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Arnold Beiser
Trenton Rt. 1
Ross Motors Car Recovered After Reported Stolen Incident
Ross Motors officials informed police that a 1952 model car recently reported stolen from the used car lot has been returned.
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Ross Motors
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McCoy-Leffler
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Leffler
Arora UN Hi Vic
Walter M. McCoy
Homer D. Leffler
Broad St
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