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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1954

Page

2

Realtors Question Legality Of Subdivision Ordinance By ED EDMISTON

The Middletown Real Estate Board challenged the legality of a proposed subdivision ordinance extending three miles beyond city limits. City officials indicated planning commission power over improvements, while the commission pushed for developer-financed costs. Committee actions included approvals for meters and parking lot work, with broader debates on street and traffic concerns and a pending public works project.

ED Edmiston Middletown Real Estate Board City Commission Director of Law Real Estate Board Ben M. Kitchen Fred J. Schatzmann Harry A. Finkelman Arbara Park C. B. Stiles Finkelman Francis Carmody Howard H. Kramer B. F. Sawyer & Son, Inc Arlington Knolls Carmody Kramer

Midway Skaters Dominate Ohio State Championships

Middletown's Midway rink led by Marilee Olson dominates the Ohio State Roller Skating Championships at Elyria entering the last day. Olson, 16, won the senior ladies freestyle and teamed with Gary Houck to win senior pairs. Clary and Houck also excelled in other events as Midway claimed multiple titles including senior fours and intermediate divisions.

Elyria Robert Clary Frances Sue Recher Marilee Olson Gary Houck Midway Rink Middletown Midway Miss Olson Cleveland Dayton Miamisburg Clary Bernie Houck Richard Dalton Houck Miss Recher Columbus Mary Snyder Jack Lockney Jack Everett Billie Rupert Eunice Ryan Toledo Peter Bologna Elaine Dotrezedowski

Man Reported Missing After Leaving Plant at Noon

Mrs. Fliva McNabb reports her husband Donald, 18, 6 feet tall, 170 pounds with brown eyes and light brown hair, missing since 12:03 p.m. yesterday after leaving a local plant to see a doctor.

Fliva McNabb N. Clinton Sr Donald

At The Movies Paramount Weeknight Showings

The Paramount theater presents Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye at 1 15 4 50 and 8 15 p.m. Bad for Each Other at 3 10 6 35 and 10 00 p.m. The Strand shows The Jury at 1 15 4 10 7 10 and 10 10 p.m. Donovan's Brain at 2 40 5 40 and 8 51 p.m. Friday Shoot First at 1 15 4 45 and 8 15 p.m. Blowing Wild at 2 50 6 25 and 9 55 p.m.

Paramount Donavan

Arbor Day Bush Gift To Middletown Students

Middletown elementary and kindergartners, about 4650 pupils, will receive live sumac bushes for Arbor Day. Ben Bender funds the project, with Y-Teens and Hi-Y delivering at Barnitz Stadium under Miss Veda McCray and Harry ter Braak. Citywide observance organized by the Federation of Women's Clubs.

Middletown Ben Bender Veda McCray Harry Ter Braak Barnitz Stadium Hugh Butler Elmo Lingrel Bender Nevin Smucker Robert J. Brown Federation Larson

Man On Probation Faces Reckless Driving Charge After Collision

Harold Barnes 35, on probation for a first degree manslaughter conviction, will face a reckless operation charge after a head on crash on U S 127 south of Symmes Corner. Four injured including Barnes and Leslie Jones 58, with Jones in critical condition. Barnes pinned in a burning car. Fairfield Fire Dept. prevented worst flames.

Hamilton U. S. 127 Symmes Corner Harold Barnes Clark St Williamsdale Mercy Hospital Leslie Jones Vanderveer Ave Mary Jones Iris Jones Brook Ct Barnes Elmer Grable Jones’ Auto Jones Grable Bud Powers Richard Johnson Squire Harold Linz Fairfield Fire Department

Clean-up drive records 93 loads as 34 more collected

The Junior Chamber of Commerce reports the total curbside trash pickups reached 93 after 34 additional loads. Four city trucks and two Armco trucks toured Highlands Euclin Heights Valley View Runnymeade and Upper Arlington area, with future routes planned and stricter curbside placement urged. Ashes leaves and metal are collected, but no garbage is accepted.

Armco Highlands Euclin Heights Valey View Runnymeade Upper Arlington Dick Short Chamber of Commerce Oakland South Highlands Scotsdale Idlewich Main Street Meadowlawn Plain View Short

Kids Dissolve Playtime Partnership on 6th Avenue

Police reported two boys aged 8 and 10 argued over a scrap-paper collection in the 700 block of 6th Avenue last night. One boy claimed half the funds and goods, while the other partner objected, and the matter was described in formal terms as a dissolution of partnership and bankruptcy proceedings for a small, home based venture.

6Th Avenue

Colored News Card Party At American Legion Post 23

A Merriettes Club sponsored card party takes place at American Legion Post 23 headquarters on 8th Avenue and Lincoln Street at 8 30 tonight. Mr and Mrs Ezekiel Barnette Mrs Julia Kennedy and Mrs Minnie Veal have returned from Columbus where they attended the Ohio State Council of Negro Democratic Women convention. The Elite Woman's Democratic Club of Middletown will host the fall convention of the Ohio State Council on Oct 16 and 17 with delegates from Cleveland Toledo Springfield Cincinnati and other Ohio cities attending.

Merriettes Club American Legion Post 23 8Th Avenue Lincoln Street Ezekiel Barnette Julia Kennedy Minnie Veal Columbus Ohio State Council of Negro Democratic Women Woman's Democratic Club Middletown Ohio State Council Cleveland Toledo Springfield Cincinnati Middle Ohio

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