Inducted Three Months Ago Soldier Reported Killed in Korea
Middletown's sixth Korean War fatality, Charles W. Conarroe, died in action April 7 as an infantryman. Inducted January 8 after a prior Air Force service from 1947 to 1950, he had sought a transfer back to the Air Force and faced insurance denial due to physical condition. He served in Company F, 8th Cavalry Regiment in Korea. his family had pursued aid from the American Legion and Red Cross over his status.
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Air Force
Korea
Middletown
Department of Defense
Charles C. Conarroe
West Middletown
Charles W. Conarsot
U.S. Air Force
Young Conarroe
Conarroe
American Legion
Red Cross
Fort Knox
Camp Lawton
Wash
Buddy
8Th Cavalry Regiment
28 Ask For Draft Test Forms Here
Twenty eight college students have requested applications to take the Selective Service qualification Test, says Board 10 chairwoman Ylie Mitchell. Students pick up blanks which go to Educational Testing Service in Princeton, N J. Test dates include May 26, June 16, and June 30. Local centers are Middletown High School, Miami University, University of Dayton, Xavier University, and University of Cincinnati. Most applicants are from nearby universities, Mitchell added.
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Ylie Mitchell
Board 10
Educational
Nassau St
Princeton
N. J
Mitchell
Middletown High School
Miami University
University of Dayton
Xavier University
D'Varga Renamed Grocers' Leader
Steve D'Varga was reelected president of the Middletown Grocers and Meat Dealers Association for one year at the regular meeting last night. The vote was unanimous on Al Leak's motion. Charles McGee was named vice president Martha Dillman treasurer Roy Patterson secretary. Board of Directors selections included Andrew Dobroszi F J Polisini Harry Pratt Max Stamper and Allen Wombold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve D’varga
Middletown Grocers and Meat Dealers Association
D’varga
al Leak
Charles McGee
Martha Dillman
Roy Patterson
Andrew Dobroszi
F. J Polisini
Harry Pratt
Max Stamper
Allen Wombold
Runyan Reelected Dealers' President at Middletown Meeting
Cecil Runyan was reelected president of the Middletown Gasoline Dealers Association at the regular monthly meeting in the Civic Association Building. Officers named for the first time include Fred Fahrenholtz as executive vice president James Pleak as vice president in charge of membership Vernon Highly as treasurer and Earl Gilbert as secretary.
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Cecil Runyan
Middletown Gasoline Dealers Association
Civic Association
Fred Fahrenholtz
James Pleak
Vernon Highly
Earl Gilbert
MacArthur Arrival Film Sent to Moscow by TV Station
Los Angeles AP report says KNBH telecast a 12 minute kinescope of General Douglas MacArthur arriving in San Francisco last night and sent a copy by airmail to Joseph Stalin in Moscow.
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Joe
Mac
Los Angeles
KNBH
Joseph Stalin
Moscow
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
San Francisco
Movie Showings at Paramount and Strand
At Paramount on Wednesday showings include Lemon Drop Kid at 1 15, 3 20, 5 30, 7 30, 7 40, 9 40 p.m. Captive Girl at 1 15, 3 40, 6 20, 9 p.m. Cry Danger at 2 20, 5 00, 7 40, 10 10 p.m. Strand offers Ramrod at 1 15, 4 05, 7 05, 10 p.m. and Texas Brooklyn and Heaven at 2 45, 5 35, 8 40 p.m.
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Paramount
Texas
Brooklyn
Heaven
Defendant May Seek Jury Trial In Gaming Room Case
Joseph Reckman, 50, of 31 South Main St., may request a jury trial in a gambling room case. Reckman was arrested April 9 after a raid on a book making establishment at the same address. The judge indicated a continuance to impanel a jury if needed and noted a prior limited request during his term. Tilmon Ellison prosecutes and Harold Dance defends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Reckman
South Main St
Reckman
Neseer
Alton H. Combs
Middletown
Tilmon Ellison
Harold Dance
Jaywalking repeat offender pays price after quick arrest
Reporter Jaywalks along main street 28 times in half an hour last December. He was caught again this morning by Patrolman Lawrence White at Broad Street and Central Avenue. The officer issued a ticket as Mitsoff asked about penalties and fairness of the law.
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Chris Mitsoff
Lawrence White
Broad St
Central Ave
Mitsoff
White
Health Bill Opposed Here Is Tabled In Columbus
Middletown defeated a state health bill after the House Health Committee tabled it indefinitely. Health Commissioner Dr. L C Neer, in Columbus for hearings, and City Commission Chairman Francis Carmody led local opposition citing home rule and a county consolidation plan likely to place district offices away from Middletown. The department has been noted for progress under Dr Neer.
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Columbus
Middletown
House Committee On Health
L. C. Neer
Neer
City Commission
Francis Carmody
Hamilton
Progressive Health Department
Diminishing Rural Population Says Publisher at Farm Council
Cincinnati publisher Wheeler McMillen warns that rural depopulation harms national morals and threatens the atomic era. He cites census figures, urges moving more industries to rural areas, and ties outdoor life to character while addressing the National Farm Chemurgy Council.
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Robert Geiger
Cincinnati
Wheeler McMillen
Kefauver Crime Committee of Congress
McMillen
America
Silver Anniversary Committee to meet at Baltimore St home
The 1926 Class Silver Anniversary Committee will hold its eighth concurrent meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday. The gathering will take place at the home of Mrs. Harry D. Davies, 116 Baltimore Street.
Local Youth Wins Approval of Presbytery
William Wiley aged 20 of Middletown received an appointment from Dayton Presbytery to handle gardens and maintenance at Haines House mission Jueno Alaska. He is in his second year at Ohio State Agricultural College and was examined as a candidate at the spring meeting in Springfield. He has worked at Ganado Mission New Mexico and is the son of Dale Wiley.
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William Wiley
Middletown
Dayton Presbytery
Haines House
Jueno
Alaska
Wiley
Agricultural College
Ohio State University
Russell Galloway
First Presbyterian Church
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Springfield
Ganado Mission
New Mexico
Dale Wiley
Main St
Galloway
Two Subdivisions Get Tentative Approval
The City Planning Commission tentatively approved two new subdivisions in a meeting at the City Building. Lansan development in Maple Park and a subdivision by Tom Baird Jr and Charles Hurst in Dixie Heights are slated for detailed plans and submission later.
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City Planning Commission
Lansan
Maple Park
Tom Baird, Jr
Charles Hurst
Dixie Heights
Pack Review Thursday at Church of Ascension
Cub Pack 1 will hold a charter review tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Church of Ascension. Cubmaster William Christian reports William Harrison will conduct the review as organization and extension committeeman.
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Cub Pack 1
Church of Ascension
William Christian
William Harrison
Dr Bennett to Speak at Toledo Osteopathic Conference
Dr. Bennett and Mrs. Bennett travel from Manchester Road to Toledo to address a combined meeting of the Toledo Academy of Osteopathic Medicine and its Auxiliary. He will discuss Causes and Effects of Postural Problems at Parkview Hospital auditorium tonight.
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Roger E. Bennett
Manchester Rd
Toledo
Toledo Academy of Osteopathic Medicine
Auxiliary
Parkview Hospital
Paroles Granted for 113 Inmates at Mansfield Reformatory
Four Butler County men and a Mansfield arrestee are among 113 Ohio State Reformatory inmates granted paroles effective May 23. Gerald J. Fisher, jailed for auto theft, was arrested locally. Others paroled include Gilbert D. Andes for burglary John H. Demmons for burglary and Brownlie Kacher for attempted burglary and possession of burglars tools.
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Butler
Middletown
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Gerald J. Fisher
Gilbert D. Andes
John H. Demmons
Brownlie Kacher
City urged to make vehicle inspections compulsory
Middletown Safety Council pressed for a compulsory motor vehicle inspection program here to be adopted soon. The Safety Division may forward the proposal to the City Commission after review. A committee was named to study Safety Dramatic Week plans for July, with past participation from thousands of attendees and industry partners. Members returning from the All Ohio Safety Congress urged state legislation for mandatory inspections, noting past non compulsory patrol involvement. The annual volunteer check by the Automobile Dealers Association begins May 1, offering free checks and safety stickers, with 357 members renewing and a target of 1,000 members set by committee chair Hadley.
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Board of Control
Middletown Safety Council
C. E. Statenroth
Harry Hadhey
Delbert Mann
J. Wylie Mitchell
Cliff Macabee
W. S. Geckeler
F. W. Chew
All Ohio Safety Congress
Columbus
Ohio
State Highway Patrol
Ohio Police Chiefs Association
Middletown
Automobile Dealers Association
Paul Wilson
Wilson
The
Safety Council
Hadley
Enforced Savings Highlighted By Economist At Dinner
Dr. Joseph Mayer of Miami University told the Butler County chapter of the National Office Management Association that enforced savings is a neglected tool to counter inflation in a semi war economy. He argued higher taxes and bond purchases may not curb purchasing power sufficiently and urged keeping the federal budget balanced while avoiding price-shifting. New officers and directors for the group were announced, with leaders from Hamilton, Middletown, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mayer
Miami University
Butler County
National Office Management Association
Manchester
Mayer
Goat Returns Home After Meadow Ave Disturbance
Patrolmen James Miller and Gilbert Lafayette responded to a call on Meadow Ave where a roaming goat prompted police involvement. The owner was found and the animal was slated for exile to Amanda today.
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James Miller
Gilbert Lafayette
Meadow Ave
Amanda
Trenton Soldier in Deadliest Marine Jet Squadron
Pfc. Robert C. Prater of Trenton Route 1 is with a First Marine Aircraft Wing unit in Korea described as among the deadliest. He serves with a Grumman F9F Panther squadron, the first Leatherneck jet outfit to see combat, according to local recruiting Sgt. A A Hanger.
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Trenton
Marine Air Wing
Pfc
Robert C. Prater
Route 1
Marine Aircraft Wing
Korea
A. A. Hanger
Prater
Grumman
Hanger
Grass fire along the Miami River near Fourteenth Ave put out
The Fire Department reported a grass fire along the Miami River near Fourteenth Avenue yesterday evening was extinguished with no damage.
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Miami River
Fourteenth Ave
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