Butler County court suits seek judgments in auto collision case
Roy C Curryer of Middletown sues in Common Pleas Court for 10800 for injuries and destroyed auto from a November 26 1948 collision on Manchester Ave Middletown. Defendant Randall Putterfield minor of 212 Ardmore Dr Middletown. Louis Beckett and J J Doerflin of Hamilton seek 350 for a fee in a real estate remoting sale from Lloyd and Louise Wright Alpine Ind. The sale was to Richard and Lessie Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Curryer
Middletown
Common Pleas Court
Manchester Ave
Randall Putterfield
Ardmore Dr
Louis Beckett
J. J. Doerflin
Hamilton
Fairfield
Lloyd and
Louise Wright
Alpine
Ind
Richard and
Lessie Glenn
Zimmer man will probate filed in Hamilton estate
Will of Louise Zimmerman of Hamilton who died July 22 is filed for probate. Betty Lee Zimmerman receives a $50 cash bequest. Brother John P. Zimmerman and wife Sadie receive fealty at 106 North C Street. Half the residue goes to the children of deceased sister Margaret Keck and the other half to niece Eileen B. Martin of Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Zimmerman
Hamilton
Betty Lee Zimmerman
John P. Zimmerman
Sadie
North C St
Margaret Keck
Eileen B. Martin
Dayton
Heilman estate appraised at about $10 977 in Middletown
The estate of Laura C Heilman of Middletown is appraised at 10 976 86 including 8 500 in realty. William C Heilman and Charlee R Heilman serve as administrators.
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Laura C. Heilman
Middletown
William C
Charlee R. Heilman
Esther Clevenger Named Administrator of Walter S. Clevenger Estate
Esther Clevenger widow named to administer the Walter S. Clevenger estate of Mittetown. Estate valued with about 3000 dollars in personal property. Walter S. Clevenger died July 25.
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Esther Clevenger
Walter S. Clevenger
Middletown
Inheritance tax on Weber and Meyer from Truster estate
The inheritance tax of 21.40 each was levied against Elizabeth L. Weber and Alma Meyer, daughters, in the Rosa Truster estate of Hanover township. The estate had a gross value of 12 615 and a net value for tax purposes of 11 279.51. Each daughter received one half of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth L. Weber
Alma Meyer
Rosa Truster
Hanover Township
Appraisal in Haag Estate Lists Realty at Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty
An appraisal in the estate of Carl B. Haag of Middletown shows assets totaling 9150 dollars with 8750 dollars in realty. Minerva S. Haag serves as executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl B. Haag
Middletown
Minerva S. Haag
Executrix
Widow Appointed Administratrix in Estate of Wesco Blaine
Mollie Blaine widow is appointed administratrix of Wesco Morris Blaine estate who died April 30 1945. The estate is valued at about 2000 dollars in realty and other assets.
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Mollie Blaine
Este of
Wesco
Morris Blaine
Widow Ethel Isaacs seeks death claim from estate
Ethel Isaacs, widow of Joseph Isaacs of Hamilton, who died July 24, informs the court she will press a death claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Isaacs
Joseph Isaacs
Hamilton
Estate inventory items for John F. Long estate
Inventory in the estate of John F. Long of Liberty Township lists assets totaling 313102.31 with 21500 in realty. Mary A. Foley and Charters D. Maple serve jointly as executrix and executor.
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John F. Long
Liberty Township
Mary A. Foley
Charters D. Maple
Family Cruelty and Neglect Cases Reported in Middletown Hamilton
Plaintiffs including Geraldine Barker and Helen Groshon allege cruelty and neglect against spouses in Middletown Hamilton and Trenton. Numerous complaints list names and addresses such as 2502 Minnesota St. and 1847 Melton St. plus involved parties Floyd Groshon Charles Shafer and Ruth Unger. The cases cite cruelty neglect and related claims across several households. A granted petition shows Pearl Adkins from Floyd Adkins in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Barker
Middletown
Jessie Barker
Minnesota St
Anna Elizabeth Shafer
Charles F. Shafer
Trenton
Helen Groshon
Melton St. Hamilton
Floyd W. Groshon
Harvard St
Mary Jane Carnochan
Hamilton
Andre F. Carnochan
Earl F. Bloom
Louise Bloom
Pershing Ave
Ellen Turner
South Main St
Leonard Turner
Ninth Ave
Elsie Downs
Woodrow Downs
Clinton St
Rosie Ethel Shrout
Excello
William Corbitt Shrout
Pearl McKinney Wells
Queen Ave
Richard Wells
Wilbur J. Unger
Ruth B. Unger
Pearl Adkins
Floyd Adkins
Taxi dancer slain by husband then kills self in Honolulu
In Honolulu police report a 19 year old taxi dancer Mary Bartholomew hid in a washroom from her husband 22 year old Francis Bartholomew who climbed to a transom shot her then killed himself as officers arrived A note alleged to be from the husband told his wife not to worry and to contact him only when ready for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Crime Prevention Bureau
Mary Bartholomew
Francis Bartholomew
Bartholomew
FHA insured loans pass $16 billion in 15 years
The Federal Housing Administration reports it has insured more than 16 billion dollars of loans for buildings and improvements over its fifteen years of operation.
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Federal Housing Administration
Fixing Up Your Home Includes Practical Repairs
The article outlines common home repairs for doors and windows such as rebedding, replacing hardware and weather stripping, and addressing cracked sashes. It also features a sample house design by architect Walter T. Anicka with plan No. 712, describing layout, dimensions, materials, and costs.
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Walter T. Anicka
Forest St
Ann Arbor
Mich
Cost Of Attic Floor Compartively Small
Attic space in many older homes is unusable as storage because of missing floors. Storing heavy items on ceiling joists is dangerous and may sag the room below. Installing roughing over part of the attic is inexpensive and often solves the storage problem.
New Standards For Steel Kitchen Cabinets Adopted
The Steel Kitchen Cabinet Institute announces new standards for steel cabinets including gauge limits 22 for exposed parts 24 for others, welded construction solid backs and panels double wall doors, positive stops, and a five test Seal of Approval. Tests cover rigidity finishing and an array of weathering and wear assessments to ensure durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Steel Kitchen Cabinet Institute
Why Home Sales Hinge on Small Grievances and Life Changes
A column explains why people sell homes, from neighbor disputes and family breakdowns to job moves, health, tax worries, and profit chasing. It notes children’s illness, aging parents, and the drift to country living as motivations, with buyers and brokers often catching up in markets shaped by these tiny irritants.
Screens Will Keep Leaves From Gutter
A common maintenance cost for homeowners is cleaning gutters and downspouts. Wire screens made of galvanized steel or copper seal the top to keep leaves out without hindering water flow. A reinforced one quarter inch mesh screen snaps into place and eliminates nails screws and rivets.
Mixing faucet convenience over separate taps in lavatories
The article argues mixing faucets are more convenient than separate hot and cold water taps. It notes people prefer running water for hand rinsing but two taps can produce water that is too hot or too cold. A mixing faucet lets water be set to the desired temperature.
Low Chimneys Lack Drafts and Painting Guidance
An article explains common chimney draft problems due to insufficient height and blocked vents. It advises ensuring chimneys rise above the roof and nearby structures and suggests careful painting in summer with glue size to prevent dye bleed through burlap with multiple thin coats.
Dyed burlap used as wall covering in historic wall
Fragmentary note describes dyed burlap once used as a wall covering in a historic interior. Details are incomplete but suggest decorative material repurposed from prior use in the room.
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Mannington
Butler County Courts
Anicka
American Builder Magazine
Wg Ans
Carl Burgemeir
B. D. Morgan & CO. General Contractors
DIAL
Makez
Allsports
Central Ave
Estea
Steele’s
Saa Ave
Real Estate Listings
Britt Kendrick
Columbia Ave
Engineering Service
SN Ae
Jeh
DU Pont
Dulux
PISKE
Main St
Williamson-Ziegler Furnace Co
N. Broad ST
Peaseway Home
F.H.A
St. Clair
Rt. 4
Bishop Ave
Fisher Body
Bishop
Hammond Construction Co
Moorman Land
Et -M
Crete
Besser
Richmond and
Fairmount ST
Poasttown Bridge
Middletown, Ohio
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