September Draft Quota and Enlistment Period Extension
Ohio Selective Service Headquarters announces the September draft quota and extension of enlistment privileges for registrants ordered to pre induction physical exams. State calls 2,550 men statewide with Butler 49, Preble 10 and Warren 16. Inductees must be at least 19.5 years old with birthdates by February 1, 1932.
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Ohio Selective Service
Raft Board 10
Tate
Butler County
Preble
Warren County
Youth Is Held As Hamilton Man Succumbs
Hamilton 21 year old James Taylor is held after the death of 82 year old James P. Hale of Hamilton. Hale died from injuries after a fall at his home last Sunday following an alleged argument and push. A charge of assault and battery is on file against Taylor with a possible homicide charge to follow. Hale had skull and arm fractures, lapsed into a coma, and autopsy was scheduled to determine injury extent.
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Hamilton
James Taylor
Butler County
James P. Hale
Hale
Taylor
Erie Hwy
Garrett J. Boone
Fresh Air Camp to Take Kids on Zoo Trip
Seventy three Fresh Air Camp youngsters will travel to the zoo tomorrow under Miss Orah Herbig. They depart at 10 a m aboard two Ortman Stewart buses and return late in the afternoon with twelve adults chaperoning. Lunches planned and each child will receive five cents for amusement rides. Air Camp ends August 10.
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Orah Herbig
Ortman-Stewart
Miss Herbig
Truck Crash Minor Damage Reported Yesterday
Police said a truck driven by William Algern of New Carlisle clipped a curb and struck a parked car in front of 17 North Steed Street. The struck vehicle belonged to George Gillum, 48, of 1408 Forest Avenue.
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William Algern
New Carlisle
North Steed St
George Gillum
Forest Ave
Not Too Late For A Swell Good Fishing In Georgian Bay
A fragment describes fishing, fine scenery, and pleasant surroundings in the three thousand island district of Georgian Bay. It highlights solid roads and promotes Skerryvore Lodge in Ontario Canada with contact Middletown 2-2155.
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Georgian Bay
J,walker
Skerryvore Lodge
Sker
Ontario Canada
Middletown
Mild Central Ave fire at Gillen Crow Drug Store
Smoke from rubbish burning in the in burner in the Gillen Crow Drug Store basement caused a small blaze on Central Ave near Monroe St. Fire crews from No 2 and No 3 stations responded. About $25 in smoke damage reported. a bystander mislisted the address.
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Central Ave
Monroe St
Gillen Crow Drug
No. 2
No. 3
Lo Ave
Gillen Crow
Navy AWOL man Walter Allen Weathers held for authorities
Police report Walter Allen Weathers 18 of 709 Eighteenth Ave was arrested yesterday on Navy orders for being AWOL and is held for military authorities. Seven juveniles aged 15 and 16 were arrested early today at Tytus Ave and Nelbar St and turned over to juvenile authorities for questioning.
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Walter Allen Weathers
Eighteenth Ave
Navy
Tytus Ave
Nelbar St
Frank Myers Named Editor and General Manager of Piqua Daily Call
Frank R. Myers of Middletown is named editor and general manager of the Piqua Daily Call effective August 15 by C. F. Ridenour who marks 50 years in the newspaper business. Myers is a WWII veteran and comes from a lineage of newspapermen. The staff under Ridenour, who retains half ownership, will remain in place and move to Piqua.
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PIQUA
Frank R. Myers
Middletown
Piqua Daily Call
C. F. Ridenour
Ridenour
The
Call
P.W. Stiles
Myers
Middletown Journal
Xenia, O. Gazette
Italy
Paul W. Kendall
L. D. Myers
Columbus, O. Dispatch
J. S. Myers
Pittsburgh, Pa
Check Passer Sought Here Under Arrest
A man wanted on three bad check charges is held in Hot Springs Arkansas. Lewis alias C D Clunk 32 of Mt Sterling Ky passed three checks totaling about 75 at the Manchester Hotel. Charges filed by John Minnich and Charles Bair include conversion of a car. He was in Middletown two weeks ago and may be wanted in other cities between here and Arkansas.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Ralph Bauer
Co. B. Lewis
C. D. Clunk
Mt. Sterling
Lewis
Bauer
Manchester
John Minnich
Charles Bair
Middletown
Captain Bauer
Here
Arkansas
Rooster Too Noisy Promised Silencer To Be Used
A rooster waking residents daily at 4 to 7 am prompted a complaint. Police noted owner Claude Kennard of 700 Sixteenth Ave promised to silence it. A blotter entry added that the disturbance might end with fried chicken.
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Claude Kennard
Sixteenth Ave
At The Movies Showings This Week
Paramount presents Strictly Dishonorable at 1 15 4 10 7 10 and 10 10 p m plus Man With My Face at 2 45 5 45 and 8 45 p m Strand features Cuban Fireball at 1 15 4 15 7 20 and 10 10 p m and Storm Warning at 2 35 5 40 and 8 40 p m Colonial shows Comin Round The Mountain at 2 00 4 00 6 00 and 9 04 p m
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Paramount
Colonial
Joyful letter confirms Poastown Heights son alive
Mr and Mrs Charles Riddell of Poastown Heights received a cheap note confirming their son Corporal Charles Riddell Jr 19 a missing in action since November is a prisoner of war in China The letter dated recently says he is being well treated and will return someday It was delivered without fanfare amid hope rekindled by earlier headlines and a POW photo from the Chinese Communist News Agency May provide relief to the parents after months of worry.
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Charles Riddell
Poasttown Heights
Charles Riddlle, Jr
Riddell
Riddells
Young Riddell
Dad
Monroe Firemen Sponsor Fire And Home Show Friday
The Monroe Volunteer Firemens Association hosts its fifth Fire and Home Show Friday and Saturday in a large tent on the Seven Dolors Catholic Church grounds. Fire chief Earl Hiteshue says merchants from nearby towns will display wares, with proceeds funding a new fire house. A fish fry begins at 5 30 p m Friday and pony rides are planned for youngsters.
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Monroe Volunteer Firemens’ Association
Earl Hiteshue
Seven Dolors Catholic Church
Monroe
Hiteshue
Fire Department
Treasury
Association
Dave Harmon
Tom Linn
John Bolin
Pete Harmon
Uncle Falls And Niece Wind Up In Hospital
In Montgomery Ward Store an uncle Arza Williams 43 of Webster Street fractured his left shoulder after missing a dock and a few minutes later his niece Wanda Williams 21 of Florence Street, a store employee, dislocated her jaw while yawning. They were both taken to the hospital.
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Williams
Montgomery Ward
Arza Williams
Webster St
Wanda Williams
Florence St
Uncle Williams
eCoy - Leffler
Miss Williams
Ralph Trimble
Trimble
Dry July Leaves Springfield Area in Water Crunch
July brought only 2.43 inches of rain per Miami Conservancy figures as Officials warn of possible sprinkling and AC shutdowns due to a critical water shortage. The Reaper City water superintendent notes the shortage as the area endures a drought with a city record 20,500,000 gallons pumped yesterday, about a million above average. Forecasts promise more clouds and a warm day after a cool spell, with temperatures ranging from 98 to 68.
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Miami Conservancy
Springfield
Reaper City
Wildwood Traffic Checks Follow Rise in Violations
Motorcycle police in Wildwood were ordered to check traffic conditions after six calls from residents about stop sign violations speeding and reckless driving. Chief Joseph Blackmore cited complaints centered around 4 30 p m yesterday afternoon.
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Wildwood Subdivision
Joseph Blackmore
Peterson's Ointment Relief Promises Fast Piles Cure
Advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a cooling soothing remedy for piles. Claims relief for itching and smarting with a testimonial that sleep improved. Prices 40c and 70c, offered as a drug gift with money back guarantee.
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Peterson
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Gillen
GEM City
Li Ice Cream Company
Frank Myers
Piqua Paper
Rooster
My Dearest
Mom & Dad
Love Charles
Charles Riddell, JR
Monroe Firemen
Scotts
Scute
Beatty
Electronic Shop
First National Bank
FDIC
First National
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Armco East
Wildwood
Williamson Ziegler Furnace CO
N. Broad ST
Schramm Funeral Home
Scott
American Medical Association
Schramm
Clark ST
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