Fire Inspectors To Survey Middletown Defense
Representatives of the National Board of Fire Underwriters and the Ohio Inspection Bureau will arrive Monday to survey Middletown's fire defense. They will review improvements from the 1951 bond issue including two new stations a training tower new equipment and an expanded Fire Prevention Bureau. The chief notes the city may move toward a fourth class fire insurance rating after the survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Ohio Inspection Bureau
Middletown
National Board
State Bureau
William Fishbaugh
Columbus
Fishbaugh
Ohio
Shafer- Neibar
N. Clinton Street
At The Movies Paramount Wednesday and Thursday
New York Confidential shows at 1 30 4 20 7 20 and 10 p m Conquest of Everest at 2 40 5 40 and 8 40 p m Strand presents The Robe on Wednesday and Thursday with showings at 1 30 3 55 6 25 and 8 50 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Confidential
New Developments In Carpet Cleaning Fina Foam
New Fina Foam carpet cleaner uses a triple strength concentrate that turns one gallon into three with water. A long-handled brush applies the foam, brushing back and forth to lift colors and restore nap. Sold at a price of $2.25 per gallon concentrate.
Middletown Commission to Review Airport Master Plan
A Middletown City Commission plans a regular meeting to revise the airport master plan to allow disposal of part of the airport property for industrial use. The proposal concerns land adjoining the city owned by Aeronca Grenadaring Corp. A civil defense discussion with Warren Bisdorf is on the agenda. City Manager Howard Kramer may seek parking elimination on Woodlawn Avenue. No further legislative items are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Middletown Municipal
Ciy
Aeronca Grenadaring Corp
Warren Bisdorf
Hamilton Civil Defense Office
Howard Kramer
Woodlawn Avenue
Club and Legion Meeting Schedule for Wednesday and Thursday
Community organizations announce meetings at various venues including Blyther Williams Post 231 American Legion at post headquarters 107th Armored Cavalry Armory and local clubs. Events run from 7 30 p m to 8 p m with groups such as Knights of Columbus VFW Alpha Council Pythias and PTA listing times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blyther- Williams
American Legon
National Guard
107Th Armored Cavalry
Armory
Golden Helmet
S. Main St
Order of Ahepa
Nelva
Knights of Columbus
K of C
American Legion
Legion
Lions Club
Manchester
Kiwanis Club
Optimist Club
Colony
Toastmasters Club
Bedford's
Blythe-Williams American Legion Auxiliary
Alpha Council 326
Jr. Ouam
N. Broad
State of Pythias
Lafayette Lodge
Castile Hall
Natonal Guard
D” 147Th Infantry Regiment
Alcoholics Anonymous
Moose Lodge
State Patrol Auxiliary
Stone
Masonic Lodge
AFL
Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron
Jefferson School
Jefferson
Construction Starts Orchard Street relief sewer work
City announces start of the Orchard Street relief sewer project to relieve flooding in Gladell Heights Park area. Work contracts were awarded last week to K. H. Gregory of Xenia and begin Monday under City Manager Howard H. Kramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard Street
Howard H. Kramer
K. H. Gregory
Xenia
Gladell Heights Park
Franklin Man Hospital X-Ray Unit Reaches 100000th Case
Franklin resident Lloyd Estridge, 39, employed by Gardner Board & Carton Co., became Middletown Hospital's 100000th x-ray patient. Dr William Owens, first full time radiologist since 1949, notes rapid growth and ongoing around the clock service with six technicans and a secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Estridge
Thirkield Ave
Franklin
Middletown Hospital
Gardner Board & Carton Co
William I. Owens
Owens
Joseph Hamilton
Marion Carr
Carol Partee
Louise Coleman
Jean Singhoffer
William Green
Treva Rigg
Journal photo—Blevins
Interviews Continue For Sebald Self-Reliance Award
Tonight at 5 45 the Junior Chamber of Commerce Judging Committee interviews 30 remaining high school seniors from Fenwick Middletown and Lemon Monroe. The Sebald award fund provides 1500 in prizes split 400 200 100 and 50 for top four in each gender with winners announced at a May banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebald
In Again Out Again Not Again Franklin Arrest Report
Omar Ross, who faced five charges, vacillated between leaving town and returning to Franklin after spending time in the city jail. Police say Ross tried to pry a jail bar with a faucet handle and was found at the west window by Officer Raymond Young. Charges include no driver license no license plates resisting arrest driving without owner’s consent and violation of a peace bond with hold on filed August 27 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Omar Ross
Raymond Young
Ross
Young
Drag Strip Backed By Middletown Safety Council
Middletown safety officials endorsed a Middletown Pacemakers drag strip plan to test autos at a suitable site. They noted Ak ron hosts the nearest strip and discussed using the traffic bureau car with PA at two schools during dismissal hours. A lighting change at Tytus and Charles was referred to the City Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Safety Council
Middletown Pacemakers
Civic Association
Pacemaker
Akron
1St Avenue
Curtis Street
Middletown High School
McKinley Junior High
Tytus and
Charles
City Commission
Tytus
Elwood
Auburn
Calvary Methodist Church Marks Centennial with Family Night
Calvary Methodist Church celebrated its 100th anniversary with Family Night in the social room. Golden Circle Class arranged the covered dish dinner as 50 and 54 year members were honored. Speakers included Harold McVey, W S Conklin, Mrs Hadley, Mrs Gillespie, Mrs Mason, Charlie Shirer, and Veronica Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Methodist Church
Golden Circle
Charles Brehany
Trenton
Brehany
Harold McVey
Detroit
Lie Shirer
Verona B. Anthony
Mary Ann Brehany
Charles Greer
Harold Gillespie
Earl Farquer
Bruce Eby
Fred Schmidt
J. F. Seibold
Martha
Anthony Butch
Sandra Minor
Car Hits Manhole on Yankee Road Causes Extensive Damage
A car veered off the right side of Yankee Road in the 3200 block and struck a raised man hole at 8 p.m. The Southbound vehicle driven by James R. Burton, 28, of 3204 Finley St, sustained extensive underside damage. No injuries were reported.
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Yankee Road
James R. Burton
Finley St
Franklin Two Vehicle Accidents Cause 365 Damages
Near Franklin's north limits two crashes inflicted about 365 dollars in damage. Curtis Lane of Miamisburg struck a left turning truck driven by Frank Harmel prompting Lane to face no license and reckless operation charges. A second collision involved Johnnie W. Galyon and Roger Lee Mahan with 65 dollars to the car and no charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Lane
Miamisburg
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By John Fleming
Paramount
Commission
Franklin Man Hospital
Iona Blevins
Ort
Science
Wright Brothers
Oellmann
Yhem
Tweedie
Joyce
Tweedies
Carmelettes
Doellman
Debs
Sung
Doellmann
Ira McVey
W. S. Conklin
Arthur Hadley
Harold L. Gillespie
Alice Mason
Char
North
Halsey’s
Central Ave
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