Middletown to order proper operation of hydraulic canal
City Commissioners will compel the Middletown Hydraulic Company to ensure the canal is properly operated to prevent further flood threats in city districts. The meeting also featured a surprise statement on gambling by Commissioner Lloyd Miller and notes on pay raises in Middletown.
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Middletown Hydraulic Company
Middletown
Lloyd Miller
Francis Carmody
Fred J. Schatzmann
Carmody
Avalon
Herzog
Schatzmann
Harlan Parkers
Miller
City Commission weighs surplus claim and canal flood risk
At last nights meeting Franklin Mayor James Rossman and Service Director Jesse Hollingsworth spoke on a possible surplus in the Middle Town general fund. The panel addressed flood issues from the hydraulic canal, potential injunctions, gambling complaints, and taxi company prospects while approving personnel and bills as a new sewer program looms.
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Franklin
James Rossman
Jesse Hollingsworth
Rossman
Middletown
Fireworks Over Pay Ordinance Change Sparks City Debate
A controversial pay ordinance faced revised wording as a section boosting wages for W. H. Shawhan and two assistant fire chiefs was stricken out amid a secret session. City Commissioners aimed to pass a blanket seven and a half percent raise for all employees while delaying specific elevated salaries. The episode touched on the Director of Public Service post and how applicants are screened, with officials insisting a qualified manager will be hired though salaries remain a point of contention.
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Miller
W. H. Shawhan
Public Utilities
Robert Bell
Robert Lukens
Shawhan
Clarence Carmody
Francis Carmody
Commission
City Commission
Carmody
Starick
Clarence
Six Arrested By Patrolmen Five Fined
Six motorists were arrested in the past two days by Middletown Highway Patrol Post officers led by Cpl. O J Simmons. Donald Neilson 32 Cincinnati was fined 20 dollars in West Chester for passing a halted school bus. James Reed 40 Miamiville fined 15 dollars in Squire Mercer s court for crossing a yellow line. Duane Hineland 18 Findlay charged with reckless operation fined 10 dollars in Loveland court. Coy Turner 37 Fairborn fined 10 dollars for low line in Lebanon Mayor Frazer s court. Robert Collet 37 Harveysburg fined 15 in Lebanon for driving slower than reasonable. George Hancock 37 Middletown charged with driving while intoxicated scheduled to appear before Mayor Stretcher in Trenton.
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Middletown
Harry Stretcher
Trenton
Seven Upped At Court Of Honor
Seven members of Explorer Scout Post 6 sponsored by American Legion Post 218 were advanced to apprentice explorer rank at a court of honor held at the Legion. Charles DeFrates said David Congieton Carroll DeFrates Ben Frye Bob Geis Bill Nolan and Je Zichgraf were advanced. Allen Karchner also advanced and received a Star Scout rank alongside. Post advisor Ed Zichgraf Sr awarded the rank.
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Explorer Scout Post 6
American Legion
Legion
Charles DeFrates
David Congieton
Carroll DeFrates
Ben Frye
Bob Geis
Bill Nolan
Je Zichgraf
Allen Karchner
Post
Ed Zichgraf
Fair And Warm Weather Forecast In Miami Valley
The weatherman predicted fair and warm conditions for Friday as spring moves into the Miami Valley. Temperatures were forecast to reach the low 70s after a morning low around 39. A clear night with temps near 45 is expected. Yesterday ranged from 36 to 67.
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Miami Valley
23 Take Tests For Patrolmen
Written and oral examinations for patrolman applicants were given last night under supervision of J C Weamer and Mark Marshall at Middletown High School. Tests lasted about two hours. Chief Joseph Blackmore expects the list by week’s end or early next week. five appointments will be made.
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Police Department
J. C. Weamer
Civil Service Commission
Mark Marshall
Civil Service Board
Middletown High School
Joseph Blackmore
At The Movies Showtimes Paramout Stran Colonial Dixie
Thursday and Friday listings for Paramount Strand Colonial and Dixie theaters showings of Invitation Light Touch Jack and Beanstalk Malaya Task Force Texans Never Cry Robin Hood Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair African Queen The Lawless Fighting Coastguard with respective times in the evening slate.
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Malaya
Colinial
Ma and Pa Kettle
the Fair
Hamilton plant lands $10,000 in prime contracts
The Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Company in Hamilton was announced today as receiving primary contracts totaling $10,000. The release from the U.S. Department of Labor said the firm was...
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Hamilton
Baldwin - Lima - Hamilton Company
U.S. Department of Labor
Dayton Educator to Speak at Middletown Y M C A Meeting
Harold L. Boda, Dayton educator and YMCA leader, is slated to deliver the main address at the Middletown YMCA annual meeting on May 1. He will discuss The YMCA, a Factor in the World Situation after dinner at 6 15 p m. The program includes a pictorial annual report by Emor Barker and a Middle Towne Boys Chorus performance.
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Middletown Ymca
John J. Parr
Harold L. Boda
Dayton
Dayton Ymca
Ohio-West Virginia Area Ymca Council
YMCA
Emer Barker
Middletowe Boys Chor
Fletcher Brate
Charter Night Celebrated By Scout Troops
About 75 scouts from Eagle Bo Scout Troop 11 and Explorer Post attended Charter Night in Eagles Hall. James Burgess acted as MC. Dudley Garret screened Camp Hook films and spoke on programs. Charters were presented to Frank Kartovich and Elizabeth Abraham. Eli za Abraham and LeRoy Dearth received charters for troop leaders.
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Eagle Bo
Scout Troop
Explorer Post
Eagles Hall
James Burgess
Camp Hook
Dudley Garret
Earl Cline
Frank Kartovich
FOE
Eliza Abraham
LeRoy Dearth
LeRoy Fox
Brandy Casper
David Grimes
Nnie Lowe
Hargus Barker
Marvin Dearth
Phil Alexander
Larry Allen
W. Lawson
R. Barker
D. Bowling
R. Blaine
S. Cooley
T. Ewen
R. McClain
T. Nunlist
J. Shultz
J. Page
J. Kittel
L. Lawson
T. Abney
C Craft
T. Kinsworthy
T Quigley
D. Smith
W. Svarda
J Wills
R. Steele
L. Green
Armco
Dearth Brothers
Youth Hurt In Crash In Oxford
John Grewer sixteen son of Mr and Mrs James Grewer of Somerville Route 1 sustained a fractured skull when his auto crashed into a tree in Oxford yesterday He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Hamilton for treatment.
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Hamilton
John Grewer
James Grewer
Somerville
Oxford
Mercy Hospital
Navy Awards Contract for Impeller Assembly
The Navy awarded a contract to build an impeller assembly. The order covers fabrication, testing, and delivery to the fleet, with project milestones and performance requirements outlined in the procurement notice.
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Navy
None Is Hurt In 2 Crashes
Two city crashes reported with no injuries. At Yankee Road at 6 p.m. Dr Mildred Snyder’s car struck William Draut’s vehicle in a restricted zone causing about 125 dollars in damage. Snyder’s car 75 dollars and Draut’s 50 dollars. A second sideswipe at Yankee Road and Lafayette Avenue at 2 15 p.m. damaged Doris Jensen’s and Charles Osborne’s cars lightly during a left turn maneuver.
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Yankee Rd
Mildred Snyder
South Main St
William J. Draut
Offic
Doris Jensen
Pearl St
Charles Osborne
Taylor Ave
Lafayette Ave
Jensen
Public Utilities Director Discussed by Commissioners
In a public session the superintendent moved to Director of Public Utilities as commissioners returned to caucus after hearing questions and comments from attendees.
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Ida DeBolt
Dorothy Rose
I. A. Casper
Myers Bros
Park Department
H. C. Nutting Company
Eastover Subdivision
Arlington Knolls
Penn
Grand Ave
Harold Kinney
Middletown Lions Club
Lions
Sale
Howard A. Wilson
Amatulli
Broad ST
Paramount
Parr
Ine Wi
McAlpin
Clinton
U. S
Middletown Journal
NkcGee & Son’s
DOT Food Stores
Baltimore ST
Chuck Roast
U. S. Gov't
Decker
McGee
Maxwell House
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