Kramer Becomes Middletown City Manager After Oath
Howard H. Kramer of Traverse City Michigan was sworn in as Middletown city manager by Fred J. Schatzmann at 10 a.m. The ceremony drew about 25 officials and citizens. Kramer, 44, brings 18 years in city government and will soon review the Middletown program. His son Ned and Mrs. Kramer will join later. Kramer is a football fan and plans to attend an Ohio State game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard H. Kramer
Middletown
Kramer
Traverse City
Mich
Fred J. Schatzmann
Ohio State
Ned
University of Cincinnati
Traverse Cit v
H W. Starick
Dayton
Howard Kramer
Harold Goetz
Lloyd Miller
Charles Stiles
Francis Carmody
Bill Weith
Signals Work Starts on Middletown Upgrade Project
Work on Middletown’s new $65,000 traffic signal system began late last week with Wagner Smith Company crews installing underground conduits for a new fire station at Columbia and Clinton. The upgrade connects the alarm system to downtown lights and is due for completion by November 1, when Manchester Avenue First Avenue and part of Main Street become one way. About 120 new signs will guide motorists on the altered streets.
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Middletown
C. A
Public Service
Grid
Wagner-Smith Company
Columbia
Clinton Streets
Manchester Avenue
First Avenue
Main Street
James Combs
Traffic Bureau
Dems Pick Gray To Get Election Post
The Butler County Democratic Executive Committee recommended J. Carl Gray to Hamilton to fill the vacant deputy clerk post on the county board of elections. If approved, he will succeed Mose Kahn, who died after 53 years in the role. Gray, secretary and former Hamilton Elks Lodge 93 manager, lives at 1215 Campbell Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County Democratic Executive Committee
J. Carl Gray
Hamilton
County Board of Elections
Greg Holbrook
Gray
Hamilton Elks Lodge 93
Board of Elections
Mose Kahn
Ohio
Corwin Brosius
Secretary of State
Brosius
Robert Briede
Campbell Ave
Elks Temple
One Way Traffic Set On North Avenue
One way traffic is now in effect on North Avenue between Charles and Grimes Streets. Lt James Combs of the Traffic Bureau said signs were placed yesterday to reduce congestion caused by the street’s narrow width.
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North Avenue
Charles and
Grimes Streets
Effec
James Combs
Ty Block
Middletown Girl Fractures Arm After Park Slide Fall
An 11 year old Middletown girl Anny Joe Mull daughter of John Mull 3203 Illinois Ave was listed in satisfactory condition at Middletown Hospital after a fall from a park slide last night. She suffered a fractured right arm and was treated at p m
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Middletown
Middletown Hospital
Anny Joe Mull
John Mull
Illinois Ave
Police Seek Gun Wielder at Son's Grill Shooting
Police search for George F. Barton 35 after he allegedly fired four shots at Son's Grill on East Central Avenue injuring Clark Tingley 35. Barton charged with shooting with intent to kill in a warrant obtained after the midnight incident. Barton fled with wife Beatrice, a waitress, leaving on foot as witnesses were questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son's Grill
East Central Avenue
George F. Barton
Crawford St
Clark Tingley
Manchester Ave
Tingley
Middletown Hospital
Barton
Beatrice
Ralph Bauer
Tineley
County Agent In Polio Ward
George Wilson 39 agricultural agent for Butler County was admitted to the polio ward at Mercy Hospital over the weekend. His condition was described as satisfactory this morning by attendants. He resides at 242 Carmen Ave Hamilton. Wilson was among two polio patients admitted over the weekend bringing the county total to 18 for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
Hamilton
Mercy Hospital
Butler County
Carmen Ave
Hamilton Wilson
At The Movies Showtimes This Week
Paramount lists San garee 3 D showings at 1 15 4 10 7 10 and 10 10 p m Girl Who Had Everything runs 2 55 5 55 and 8 55 p m STRAND screens Fair Wind to Java 1 30 4 50 8 10 and Come Back Little Sheba 3 10 6 30 9 50 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Sheba
Tides Affected by Moon Phases and Sun
A full moon and new moon assist tides with the sun while quarter phases create counteracting effects. The text explains how lunar phases influence tidal strength and direction through gravitational forces.
Preble Judge Named To Replace Boli In Common Pleas
Judge John M. Kiracofe of Preble County to be appointed acting judge this week by Chief Justice Weygandt to replace the stricken Butler County Judge P. P. Boli. Boli remains in fair condition in Michigan as recall session and grand jury proceedings loom in Hamilton.
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Preble
Boli
Common Pleas
John M. Kiracofe
Preble County
Butler County
P. P. Boli
Michigan
Kiracofe
Civil Division of Common Pleas Court
Harry Walsh
Carl V. Weygandt
Ohio Supreme Court
Boll
Wilcox Hospital
Alma
Mich
Hamilton
Fred B. Cramer
Walsh
Cramer
Clarkston
Weygandt
Flemming Tipped To Succeed Taft
Arthur Flemming, president of Ohio Wesleyan University and director of the Office of Defense Mobilization, is eyed by Governor Lausche to succeed the late Robert A. Taft as U S Senator from Ohio. The appointment, described as certain, would aim to please both parties and avoid changing Senate organization. If chosen, the seat would be filled in the November 1954 general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Flemming
Ohio Wesleyan University
Office of Defense Mobilization
Frank J. Lausche
Robert A. Taft
U. S
Ohio
Columbus
Flemming
Lausche
Charles Pr. Taft
Robert Weaver
Cleveland
Thomas Burke
Michael DiSalle
Toledo
James M. Huffman
U. S. Senate
Harold Burton
Taft
Former Hamilton educator J C Unzicker dies at 86
John C. Unzicker 86 of Collinsville retired Hamilton school system teacher and principal died at Mercy Hospital Hamilton after an extended illness. He served as Harrison School principal and later supervisor of six Hamilton schools. Survived by widow Alma daughters Florence Ramseyer Ruth Whitehurst and Grace Haddone Field two sisters and six grandchildren. Services at Hamilton Masonic Temple with interment in Collinsville Cemetery.
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Camden
John C. Unzicker
Collinsville
Hamilton
Mercy Hospital
Unzicker
Butler County
Jacob and
Veronica Sloneker Unzicker
Harrison
South Second Street
Washington Todee 17
F&am
Camden Chapter 443
CES
Unizicker
Round Table Discussion Club
Alma
Florence Ramseyer
Ruth Whitehurst
Middletown
Grac Ker
Haddone Field
N. J
Margaret Wizberr
Woilineville
Mary A. Dome
Fairmont
Paul
Cleveland
Hamilton Masonic Temple
Wendell Pontius
Collinsville Presbyterian Church
Obituary Notice for Oscar R. Stone of Middletown
Oscar R. Stone aged 40, son of the late Oscar L. Stone of Jefferson Road Middletown, died yesterday at his home in Rochester Pa. Survived by grandmother Mrs Ida Williams of Wappole Iowa four sisters Mrs George Goforth Mrs Paul Conley of Middletown Mrs Albert Plageman of Hamilton and Mrs Manford Bergen of Wappalo four brothers Earl Arthur Wilbur of Middletown Paul of Hamilton and two half sisters Nancy and Carol of Middletown Funeral services set for 2 30 p m Thursday at Bachelor Funeral Home Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar R. Stone
Oscar L. Stone
Jefferson Road
Middletown
Rochester
Ida Williams
Wappole
Iowa
George Goforth
Paul Conley
Albert Plageman
Hamilton
Manford Bergen
Wappalo
Earl
Arthur
Wilbur
Paul
Nancy
Carol
Bachelor Funeral Home
Obituary: Jacob Benton dies after long illness
Jacob Benton of 707 Eighteenth Ave died yesterday at 3 30 p m after a 13 month illness He is survived by his wife Mary Low three stepchildren Joseph Higdon Doris Higdon and William Hillard Sr a brother Sam of Waverly Miss a nephew of Panama City Fla three step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren Mr Renton a member of the New Hope Roaptict Church was a retired employee of Armen Steel Corporation Arrangements are being completed by the Jordan Hall Funeral Home
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Jacob Benton
Eighteenth Ave
Mary Low
Joseph Higdon
Doris Higdon
William Hillard
Sam
Waverly
Miss
Panama City
Fla
Ren
Mr. Renton
New Hone Roaptict Church
Armen Steel Corporation
Jordan - Hall Funeral Home
Graveside services for infant Roger LeForce held
Graveside services were conducted today at Woodside Cemetery for infant Roger Dale LeForce, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence LeForce of 1909 Wayne Ave, who died yesterday at Middletown Hospital. Surviving relatives were listed in the brief notice.
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Woodside Cemetery
Roger Dale LeForce
Lawrence LeForce
Wayne Ave
Middletown Hospital
Final arrangements noted for Kentucky families
The obituary notes that the sides of the parents are the grandparents E. L. LeForce of Corbin Ky and Mr and Mrs Denny Elam of Lee City Ky for the deceased with arrangements handled by McCoy Leilier Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. LeForce
Corbin, Ky
Denny Elam
Lee City, Ky
To McCoy-Leilier Funeral Home
Funeral services for Adam Clifton in Eaton
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Barnes Funeral Home for Adam Clifton 71 who died yesterday at his home 1138 West Monfort Street. Burial will follow at Moundrut Cemetery. A longtime carpenter and Eagles Lodge member he had no known relatives. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today.
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Eaton
Barnes
Adam Clifton
West Monfort St
Moundrut Cemetery
Clifton
Eagles Lodge
Local infant and adult funeral notices listed
Glenn Alan Burns infant son of Mr and Mrs William Burns 5 Center St services 2 p m Tuesday Colligan Funeral Home. Joseph C Koenig 81 507 Eaton Ave services 10 a m Wednesday Proeschel Funeral Home. Robert Stiehl infant son of Mr and Mrs Geogelien 235 North Seventh St services 10 a m today Webb Funeral Home.
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Glenn Alan Burns
William Burns
Center St
Colligan Funeral Home
Joseph C. Koenig
Eaton Ave
Proeschel Funeral Home
Robert Stiehl
Geogelien
North Seventh St
Webb Funeral Home
Deaths Elsewhere in New York and Milwaukee
James J. Russell, 67, board chairman of Revere Copper and Brass Inc., born in Rome New York, died. Dr Newell Clark Gilbert, 72, a nationally known Chicago heart disease specialist died in Milwaukee.
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New York
James J. Russell
Revere Copper & Brass, Inc
Rome
N. Y
Milwaukee
Newell Clark Gilbert
Chicago
Four Butler County jail escapees flee after break from Oxford jail
Oxford patrolman arrested Robert Lacy 17 of Middletown for loitering near the post office, part of a group of four escapees from the Butler County jail in Hamilton. Other fugitives were Lewis Ginn 31 Cincinnati, Harold O Bannon 23 New Miami, and William Ritchie 23 Middletown, who reportedly escaped via a second floor window with bars cut or opened.
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Oxford
Butler County
Hamilton
Robert Lacy
Hill Avenue
Middletown
William Smith
Lacy
Louis Fritz
Lewis J. Ginn
Beekman St
Cincinnati
Harold O’bannion
Joe Ave
New Miami
William Ritchie
Oneida Ave
Charles B. Walke
Walke
Five Drivers Fined in Franklin Court Traffic Plea
Judge J. T. Riley fined five traffic offenders arrested by state highway patrol and city police. Lester Willis of Hamilton paid 68 dollars for overweight truck load. Joseph West of Miamisburg got 50 dollars for drunk driving with license suspension for one year. James Cole Middletown James Cash Dayton and a 16 year old Middletown youth were fined for reckless operation with 25 dollars and 50 dollars fines and license revocation. Moore Denver Powell Fairborn Smith Roseville Mich forfeited 15 dollar bonds. all were charged with speeding.
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Franklin
J. T. Riley
State Highway Patrol
Lester Willis
Hamilton
Joseph West
Miamisburg
James Cole
Middletown
James T. Cash
Dayton
Cole
Cash
Gordon Moore
Denver
Oliver Powell
Fairborn
William Smith
Roseville
Mich
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Chamber of Commerce
Hugh Harvey
The
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George Kuehme
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company
Knight Goodman
Dems
Paramount
Walter N
Senate
J.C. Unziecker
Washington Lodge 17
Masonic Temple
R. C. Nein and Sons Funeral
Roger LeForce
Fidelity Orthopedic
V. A
Fifth & Main
Central Branch
Ast Bank & IT
Eh Ae Oren
Federal Deposit Alah Corporation
Ritchie
Fritz
Ginn
Bannion
Ra Ren Eatabl
America
the Burger Brewing CO
Cincinnati, Ohio
Devel
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