Central Store marks 19th anniversary in April era
The Canal Store, opened in April 1930 near the old Miami Erie Canal, celebrates its 19th anniversary this month. It has grown from 29 regular staff to 125, with expanded buyer, alteration, and office teams. Longtime employees include Nellie Rudd, Alva Andre, Lee Pearson, and Myra Meyers, who recall ledger books and hand bookkeeping, noting hours and wages have risen while service endures.
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Miami-Erie Canal
Nellie Rudd
Anne
Butler Jury To Hear 17 Cases In May Term
Butler County grand jury to investigate 17 cases in the May term starting May 2 with 16 defendants listed. Prosecution notes a lighter schedule after a March recall of the January term jury and a single homicide charge among current indictments. Cases include manslaughter and thefts from Hamilton and nearby towns, plus several burglary and forgery counts. Jury roster to be finalized when deliberations begin under Judge Boll, with Judge Cramer back on duty.
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Butler County Grand Jury
Joe Kiep
Common Please Court
Jackson Bosch
Bosch
Jack Jonos
Route 4
Henry Graves
Hamilton
Chester Vaughn
Ray Benge
Pelfrey
Lawrence R. Courter
Monroe
Glen Edward Jackson
Middletown
John McGlothin
Excello
Clarence Craigmire
Oxford
P.P. Boll
Bol
Fred B. Cramer
Cramer
Cupid Struggles to Pair Animals at Brookfield Zoo
At Brookfield Zoo spring brings romance woes as Bubbles the 1800 pound hippo resists a match with Pete from Columbus Zoo. Seven years of Cupid attempts fail for Pete and Pansy penguins, with Pete laying an egg unexpectedly.
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Chicago
Brookfield Zoo
Cupid
Bubbles
Bebe
Toto
Pete
Columbus Zoo
Pansy
Karl Plath
Property Tax Due Reminder Issued for 1949 Half
Butler County Treasurer John W. Wendell warns that the first half personal property tax for 1949 is due soon. The books stay open a few extra days, but payments must be made to avoid penalties.
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John W. Wendell
Butler County
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