City to honor Armco chairman's 50th year in steel
Middletown plans a citywide tribute on September 26 for Charles R. Hook, chairman of Armco, marking his 50 years in the steel industry. A “Charles R. Hook Day” may feature a parade and banquet with committees from civic groups and local merchants organizing the observance. Hook started as an office boy and joined Armco in 1902 as a night superintendent.
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Armco
Charles R. Hook
Middletown
Aemaan Grael Caenacatlan
Hook
C. W. Denny, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Denny
Retail Merchants Association, Grocers and Meat Dealers Association
Cincinnati
War Memorial Plaza Bids To Be Received
The War Memorial Committee will receive bids on Thursday, August 12, for the 36 by 36 foot plaza at Woodside Cemetery memorial plot. Concrete foundation with terrace floor options of Pennsylvania Blue Stone or Crab Orchard Tennessee Stone, elevated one foot. Center monument dedicated to World War II dead doubles as Memorial Day speaker’s podium, Georgia marble measuring about four feet high, seven feet long, two feet wide, located at the south end of the graves plot.
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War Memorial Committee
Woodside Cemetery
Georgia
Hamilton Track Sanitation Under Question
Hamilton racing fans await the Fairgrounds track opening but a two week schedule hinges on a conference among track officials Butler County Fair Board members and health authorities. Dr H A Moore county health commissioner says sewer work orders to fix sanitary conditions have not been acted on and could cost over 10 0,000. Use of the grounds as a trailer camp by track personnel prompted the order, with health objections possibly lifted if trailer camping is prohibited.
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Hamilton
Fairgrounds
Butler County Fair Board
H. A. Moore
Moore
Fair Grounds
Health Department
Police Briefs Report Multiple Local Incidents
Alfred E. Hopper aged 39 of 24 South June Street Dayton charged with physical control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated arrested last night at Verity Pkvy and Yankee Road. James Toler 21 of Gratis picked up on a Preble County warrant for a statutory charge. Charles Virgil Norvell 23 of Middletown Route 1 arrested on desertion from the U S Army. Theft of two bicycles reported yesterday. Edward Combs of 405 Baltimore Street reported theft of a vehicle license 11570 from Sunset Park last night. Dick Kincaid 15 McKinley Street reported theft of a cycle license 8728 from 18 Clinton Street valued at 20 dollars. Richard Chamberlain 22 of 2024 Wayne Avenue arrested on a warrant for assault and battery at city building, allegedly injuring Ernest Taulbee now in Middletown Hospital. Chamberlain released on 300 dollar bond to appear in court next Saturday.
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Alfred E. Hopper
South June St
Dayton
Verity Pkvy
Yankee Rd
James Toler
Gratis
Preble County
Charles Virgil Norvell
Middletown
U. S. Army
Eward Combs
Baltimore St
Sunset Park
Dick Kincaid
McKinley St
Clinton St
Richard Chamberlain
Wayne Ave
Frances Canter
Chamberlain
Ernest Taulbee
Middletown Hospital
Preparedness Keynote At AMVETS Convention
AMVETS prepares for the fourth annual World War II veterans convention in Chicago from Aug 30 to Sept 5. About 2,000 veterans are expected. James Forrestal will attend, signaling emphasis on national preparedness. A contested bid for national commander and talks on cost of living and a federal bonus feature in the agenda.
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Chicago
Amvets
William Kipp
James Forrestal
Forrestal
Kipp
Edgar C. Corry, Jr
Des Moines
Ken Kunde
Oshkosh
Wis
Frank McCaslin
Bedford
Ohio
National Executive Committee
Tests Are Completed By Registered Cows
Several registered Holstein-Friesian cows in the dairy herd of Howard Mossman Morrow O. completed official production tests in the Herd Improvement Registry. Dongelley Ormsby Felice led with 11 pounds butterfat and 14,214 pounds milk in 364 days. Andreas Mason Segis FT and Dongelley Josette were notable producers under supervision by Ohio State University and the Holstein-Friesian Association of America.
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Brattleboro, Vt
Howard Mossman Morrow O
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Dongelley Ormsby Felice
Andreas Mason Segis
Dongelley Josette
Ohio S@te University
Ashland Approves One Percent Income Tax Plan
The Citizens Committee of Ashland has recommended enacting a five year one percent income tax. the measure would become effective locally following approval.
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Ashland, D
Citizens Committee of
Ashland
New fires lighted by Aztec Indians at new year
Ancient Mexican Aztec communities rekindled fires as the new year began, marking a ceremonial start to the annual cycle with traditional hearth rituals and observances observed in historic accounts.
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Mexico
Insurance Company Compliance Certificate and 1947 Financials
The Superintendent of Insurance for Ohio certifies that the Security Insurance Company of New Haven CT has complied with state laws and is authorized for the current year. As of December 31 1947 its assets totaled 20791754.79, liabilities 14517342.22, net assets 6274412.57, paid-up capital 2500000.00, surplus 3774412.57, income 12751788.81, expenditures 10993117.88. Dated July 1948 in Columbus Ohio with official seal.
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O10
Security Insurance Company OF
New Haven
Connecticut
Tereunto
Columbus
Ohio
W. Lee Shield
Beverly Jean Todd Obituary Notice
Services for Beverly Jean Todd six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Buford Todd Franklin Route One will be at Robert Eaton Funeral Home Wednesday at ? p.m. with burial in Springboro Cemetery Friends may call at Vernon Parker home Upper Springa Road until noon Wednesday
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Franklin
Beverly Jean Todd
Buford Todd
Middletown Hospital
Robert Eaton
Springboro
Vernon Parker
Springa Road
Infant James Buchheit Graveside Service Set At Woodside
Graveside services for infant James Robert Buchheit, son of Robert and Joyce Upton Buchheit, will be held at Woodside Cemetery at 10 a.m. Wednesday. He died at 2 p.m. Monday and was born July 30. Survived by parents, brother John Arthur, paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Buchheit of Trenton Route 1, and maternal grandfather NathanUpton of Arlington, Ohio. Friends may call Riggs Funeral Home 7 to 10 p.m. today.
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James Robert Buchheit
Robert
Joyce Upton Buchheit
Trenton
J. D. Nisewonder
Woodside Cemetery
John Arthur
J. W. Buchheit
Nathan Upton
Arlington
Sorrell Infant Services Held at Woodside Cemetery
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Loran Sorrell of Wells Rd died in Middletown Hospital at 11:17 a m Monday. Funeral services were held at Woodside Cemetery at 2 30 p m today. Survived by two brothers Gene and Gary, paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Russell Sorrell of Middletown, maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Gabel Rothwell of Kentucky. Jos R Baker and Sons Funeral Home directed arrangements.
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Woodside Cemetery
Loran Sorrell
Wells Rd
Middletown Hospital
Gene
Gary
Russell Sorrell
Middletown
Gabel Rothwell
Kentucky
Jos. R. Baker and Sons Funeral Home
William W Collins WWI veteran dies after long illness
William W Collins 53, a World War I veteran and Middletown native, died Monday at the Veterans Hospital in Tomah Wisconsin after a yearlong illness. He helped found and served the American Legion and last worked at the State Highway Garage. Survived by his widow Ada and a nephew James H Jr, plus relatives in Indiana. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery soldiers lot.
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William W. Collins
Middletown
Veterans Hospital
Tomah Wis
Mr. Collins
The
American Legion
State Highway Garage
Miami Cycle Company
Ada Collins
James H., Jr
Great Lakes
Telitha Henderson
Cora Lamb
Cambridge City
Ind
Hodge Phipps
John W. Busseer
Cora Collins Phipps
James
Woodside Cemetery
Bronco Bill Morgan World Champ of Wild Horse Breaking
Alhambra California notes William Calvin Morgan 69 known as Bronco Bill. He captured the world championship for breaking wild horses at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
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Alhambra, Cal
William Calvin Morgan
Bronco Bill
Chicago
Child Swallows Turpentine in Cleveland Tragic Death
Patricia Felkamp aged 16 months died in Glenville Hospital after swallowing about a half pint of turpentine found in the house. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert J Felkamp, and authorities said the child likely found the solvent used in painting.
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Cleveland (Ap
Patricia Felkamp
Glenville Hospital
Robert J. Felkamp
James S. Taylor, Former Youngstown Councilman, Dies
Ex-third ward councilman James S. Taylor, 64, died yesterday. A native of Idi mond, Ohio, Taylor served Youngstown in the third ward.
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Youngstown, O
Third Ward
James S. Taylor
Idamond, O
Merchants To Study Parking Meters In Other Cities
The Retail Merchants Association plans a survey of 15 cities to learn meter types and success in easing congestion. Roy Patterson will distribute questionnaires to chambers of commerce within about 15 days. The effort supports merchants opposing a two year old parking meter ordinance approved by the City Commission amid traffic concerns. The six member traffic committee includes Ben Bender as chairman and members N J Lawler Russell Weatherwax C R Greathouse L P Smith and Robert Osborne.
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Retail Merchants Association
Man Traffic Committee
Association
Roy L. Patterson
Patterson
Chambers of Commerce
Central Ave
Moore St
Ben Bender
N. J. Lawler
Russell Weatherwax
C. R. Greathouse
L. P. Smith
Robert Osborne
Diesel Engine Replaces Steam At Rail Yards
City progress on smoke abatement is shown as a switch engine at the Pennsylvania yards near First Ave shifts to diesel power. City Attorney Fred J. Schatzmann notes officials announced the change to reduce citizen complaints about smoke. The City Commission will consider further smoke abatement actions and appoints a new smoke committee to verify survey recommendations. Schatzmann cites H. B. Lammers, a Cincinnati engineer, whose survey advised the diesel transition.
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Pennsylvania Yards
First Ave
Fred J. Schatzmann
Schatzmann
H. B. Lammers
Cincinnati
At the Movies Paramount Showings This Week
The Paramount lists multiple film billings with stage shows this week. Tuesday features titles including Woman in White and Night Song with varied afternoon and late screenings. Wednesday offers So Well Remembered, Way Out West, T Men and additional screenings across the day.
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Eleanor Parker
Martha Scott
John Mills
Dana Andrews
Merle Oberon
Texas
James Craig
Johnny Johnston
Lesle Brooks
Rlbert Paige
Way Out West
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
T Men
Dennis O’keffe
Mary Meade
Cartoon Circus runs Tue Wed 12 color cartoons at 8 45 and 10 40
The feature program Cartoon Circus screens Tuesday and Wednesday with twelve color cartoons shown twice nightly at 8 45 and 10 40.
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Cartoon Circus
Police Chief Thom Says Dept Understaffed in Sandusky
Rus sell A. Thom, who became police chief last May in Sandusky, says he is not satisfied with the department. In a letter to City Manager Kugel he requested 58 officers instead of 24 and cited years of personnel and facility shortages weakening the force.
Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Support Promise Relief
When kidney function falters poisonous matter may stay in the blood causing backache pains and fatigue. Doan's Pills, a stimulant diuretic used for over 50 years, help flush out waste from kidney tubes and bring relief, prompting readers to ask their druggist for the remedy.
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Doan
Burns Fatal to 5 Year Old in Zanesville Home
Kay Drake five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Winton Drake died in a hospital in Zanesville Ohio from burns received yesterday when a grass skirt she wore ignited from a bonfire while playing circus at home.
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Zanesville
Lamera Kay Drake
Winton Drake
Objections Raised In Seeking New Trial In Abbott Gordon Case
Twenty five objections were filed to seek new trials for Marie Abbott and Cyril Gordon in the Abbott Gordon murder case. Attorneys claim juror irregularities and constitutional rights violations, including juror bias and denial of sequestering. Judge Fred B. Cramer will hear the motions in Common Pleas Court before week’s end.
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Abbott-Gordon
Fred B. Cramer
Common Pleas
Marie Abbott
Cyril ‘‘Scottie’’ Gordon
William Hopkins
Gilbert Condo
Abbott
Cramer
J. Joseph Marr
Ted Weiss
Gordon
Flora A. Snively
Hamilton
Monroe Firemen Carnival Plans in Monroe
Monroe firemen sponsor a carnival and home show Friday and Saturday to raise funds for fire equipment. Event at Seven Dolors church grounds Route 63 features 20 plus exhibits with a Saturday pet show, suppers Friday and Saturday, and evening dances. Chief Earl Hieshue notes all volunteers on the committee.
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Monroe
Earl Hieshue
Seven Dolors
Route 63
Hiteshue
Clyde man dies from crash injuries in Erie County
Fremont AP reports Edward Knowles aged 38 of Clyde died from injuries suffered when a car overturned in Erie County July 8. He died yesterday. The driver was injured in the July crash and the fatality occurred in Clyde. Authorities provided no further details at press time.
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Fremont, O
Edward Knowles
Clyde
Erie County
Water Pressure Survey Starts In City Mains
Representatives from the H. C. Nutting Company of Cincinnati arrived to begin a multi day survey of flow and pressure in the city water system. The study aims to identify pipe sizing to improve efficiency and will result in engineer recommendations.
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H. C. Nutting Company
Cincinnati
Butler Soil Supervisors Are Appointed
Hamilton The nomination of five men has been announced by the Butler County Soil Conservation District three of whom will be elected supervisors of this district. They are Harold Brown Oxford Township Earl Creek Riley Township Wilbur Derickson Hanover Township Dwight Harris Milford Township and at Hillbrand Wayne Township. Election will take place between 2 and 4 and 7 and 8 p.m. Thursday during the annual Farm Bureau Grange picnic. All rural land owners are eligible to vote.
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Hamilton
Butler County Soil Conservation District
Harold Brown
Oxford Township
Earl
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