Middletown High School gets new gym and facilities
The Middletown Board of Education awarded 578 870 in bids for the high school expansion. The project adds 813 000 cubic feet, a 5 000-seat gym, a new library, art rooms and eight classrooms with completion aimed for September 1 1952. Contractors include Knowlton Construction, John Arpp Company, National Heating, and Wente Construction.
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Middletown
Board of Education
Wade E. Miller
Knowlton Construction Company
Bellefontaine
John Arpp Company
National Heating Company of Columbus
Wente Construction Company
Hamilton
Wilson and Taft
Miller
Kng@witon company
Curtis St
Ome
Knights of Columbus
Short Meeting of Commission is Scheduled
City Commission holds a brief weekly session tonight action on a resolution authorizing a bond issue for November voters. City Attorney to prepare legislation for submission to the Board of Elections and ballot certification. Plan follows Middletown Progress Committee recommendation for a bond program funding playgrounds streets a fire station and other services.
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City Commission
Commission
Fred J. Schatzmann
Board of Elections
Middletown
Neibar
Civil Service Examinations Open for Construction Posts
Civil Service exams for construction inspector positions in Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are open. Grades GS-5 through GS-9 pay from 3100 to 4600 annually. Applications accepted at 237 Fourth Ave Huntington West Virginia. no written test required.
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Paul H. Hooe
Board of US
Civil Service
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army
Huntington
W. Va
Board of
Huntington District
Fourth Ave
Legion Post 218 to Hold 8 PM Meeting Tonight
Commander Sam McAdow announced a regular meeting of American Legion Post 218 at 8 p.m. tonight. A report on the Department of Ohio convention in Columbus last week will be presented.
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Sam McAdow
American Legion Post 218
Department of Ohio
Columbus
Five injuries from accidents at Middletown Hospital report
Three industrial accidents and two unrelated injuries were treated at Middletown Hospital. Donald Ferguson, 37, fractured his right leg when scaffolding collapsed. Jacob Manz, 43, cut by falling glass while delivering a load for Acme Glass Co. Sam Cornett, 18, crushed his right big toe on the job at American Coating Co. Mary Hall, 80, fractured her right wrist after a fall at home. James Jordan, 15, fractured his right leg while skating at Chautauqua.
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Middletown Hospital
Donald Ferguson
Mounted Route 60
Ferguson
Jacob Manz
Eight Mile Rd
Mt. Washington
Manz
Acme Glass Company
Cincinnati
Philip Carey Company
Miami
Sam Cornett
Farmersville Route 11
American Coating Company
Mary Hall
Omaha St
James Jordan
John Jordan
Franklin
Chautauqua
Minor Blazes Reported Here
Three small fires prompted local firemen to respond yesterday. A car owned by Stanley W List at 1016 Netbar St burned at Tytus Ave and Elwood St due to a gas tank leak. A blaze at the Lorg Paper Mill on Manchester Ave was caused by an overheated bearing, taking half an hour to extinguish a machine. A bonfire at the Mary Etta St Big Four crossing involved railroad ties.
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Stanley W. List
Netbar St
Tytus Ave
Elwood St
Lorg
Manchester Ave
Mary Etta St.Big Four Crossing
Pythian Sisters Host 50-50 Dance at LeSourdsville Lake
The Pythian Sisters of Bethany sponsor a 50-50 dance at LeSourdsville Lake on Thursday from 8 30 p m to midnight. Proceeds support their lodge activities and community service programs.
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The
Pythian Sisters of Bethany
LeSourdsville Lake
Seven Delegates Named for National JA Convention Near Detroit
Seven Middletown juniors and a chaperone from the local Junior Achievement group will attend the National JA conference in Detroit August 2024. Delegates include Viola Eschliman Jerry Kidwell Ethel Daniel Pansy Jones Janet Greenfield Margot Oppenheimer Norma Vier with Ailleen Sheley as one of seven chaperones. The event in Greenfield Village marks the eighth annual JA meeting with 200 delegates expected. discussions cover teen business issues college careers and job opportunities.
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Detroit
Robert McDade
Middletown
Viola Eschliman
Jerry Kidwell
Ethel Daniel
Pansy Jones
Janet Greenfield
Margot Oppenheimer
Norma Viei
Ailleen Sheley
Greenfield Village
Miami Valley Chautauqua
Middletown Organization
McDade
Crystallettes Company
Crystalettes
Aileen Sheley
Business and Professional Women's Club
National Headquarters
Dayton
Louisville
Atlanta
Junior Achievement Organization
Wealthy Indian Families Favor Rose Scented Water Trend
The report notes affluent households in India increasingly drink water flavored with rose or jasmine oils to enjoy fragrances and perceived health benefits. The piece cites social customs and lifestyle choices among high income groups.
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India
Mystery explosion near Middleton baffles officials
Police say a loud blast around 4 p m yesterday likely came from a passing jet airplane. Residents reported seeing a jet emit smoke as the explosion occurred, a similar incident months earlier was also blamed on a jet.
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Joe Blackburn
Church Repair Permit Issued for 401 Crawford St
A building permit approved for repairs at the Church of God 401 Crawford St. The project costs $4,000 and will be executed by contractor B D Morgan under the direction of building commissioner Orville Carson.
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Church of God
Crawford St
Orville Carson
D. Morgan
Pastor Appointed to Maud Church at Ohio Conference
The Rev. Carl Hanna was assigned to Pilgrim Holiness Church in Maud during the Ohio Conference in Springfield. Officers were elected and seven new ministers plus two deacons were ordained, with Rev. A. O. Rutledge of Hamilton named state treasurer.
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Carl Hanna
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Maud
Ohio
Springfield
A. O. Rutledge
Hamilton
YMCA Summer Fun Club to tour Manchester Hotel
The YMCA Summer Fun Club will take a rubber neck trip through the Manchester Hotel tomorrow at 2 30 p m. Members meet at 2 15 p m in the Boys Division of the Y. Harry ter Braak Boys Work Secretary will supervise the trip assisted by junior leaders.
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YMCA
Manchester
Harry Ter Braak
Y. Ter Braak
Scout Troop 13 to Review Past Year Activities
Boy Scout Troop 13 will hold its Charter Review at 7 tonight at the Gardner Board and Carton plant. Bob Miles, troop committee director, says the meeting will discuss last year’s activities and plans for the coming year. The Gardner Company sponsors the troop, with scoutmaster O. B. Walker in charge.
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Gardner Board and Carton
Bob Miles
Gardner Company
O. B. Walker
Red Cross Seeks Recruits For Dayton VA Center
Red Cross volunteers are sought to work at the Dayton VA Center this fall. Ruth Elwell, field director, met with local officials to plan fall recruitment. Mrs. Ira Hammons, executive secretary, said an appeal is issued for more volunteer Staff Aides. Those wishing to volunteer should contact Red Cross before mid September. An orientation class will begin in late September.
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Dayton VA
Red Cross
Ruth Elwell
Ira Hammons
Hammons
Two Auto Accidents Cause 630 Dollars in Damages
Two rear end collisions on Tytus Avenue caused 630 dollars in damage with no injuries. Ray Spellman and Phyllis Heinkel were involved in a morning crash near Tytus and Jackson, about 90 dollars and 4 dollars damage respectively. A prior noon collision at Charles Street left Stanley List’s car with 200 dollars damage and Richard Dearth’s car with 300 dollars in damage.
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Ray Spellman
Illinois Ave
Phyllis H. Heinkel
Vannest St
Spellman
Tytus Ave
Jackson St
Heinkel
Stanley W. List
Nelbar St
Charles St
Richard Dearth
Central Ave
Middie Band Camp Opens August 25
Middie Band Camp opens at 10 a m on Saturday August 25 and runs through September 1 at Camp Hook for a week of marching rehearsals full band sessions and recreation. For the first time Middletown High School Orchestra members are invited. The camp is run by the M H S Band Associates with Joe B Franklin directing.
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Camp Hook
M.H.S. Orchestra
M.H.S. Band Associates
Band Parents
Robert Baker
Joe B. Franklin
Middletown High School
Heart Victim Mrs Viola Troutvine Admitted in Middletown
Mrs Viola Troutvine age 62 of 1018 First Ave was admitted to Middletown Hospital at 11 30 a m Tuesday after a heart attack at home. Attendants reported her condition was fair.
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Viola Troutvine
First Ave
Middletown Hospital
At The Movies Show Boat Mask of Avenger Never Trust A Gambler
Paramount features Show Boat with showings at 1 15, 3 15, 5 15, 7 30 and 9 40 p m Thursday brings Mask of Avenger at 1 30, 4 20, 7 15 and 10 10 p m Never Trust A Gambler at 3 00 5 55 and 8 50 p m Strand shows Confessions Of A Model Secrets Of A Sinner with listed times Colonial presents The Guy Who Came Back at 1 15 3 30 5 30 7 50 and 10 05 p m
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Paramount
One-Way Street Plan Delayed for Public Opinion
The Safety Council in Middletown tabled a one way street plan pending public input. Five downtown streets would become one way and select parking and turn restrictions could change. A nominating committee was formed as board terms expire October 1.
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Middletown
Board of Control of the Safety Council
Safety Council
Manchester Ave
Charles St
Verity Pkwy
First Ave
Moore Central
Philadelphia Ave
Grimes St
Baltimore St
Water St
Central Ave
Grimes
Central
Charles
Wall St
Streifthau
Manchester
First Aves
Dave Regan
C. M. Allen
John I. Parr
Hailstones Ravage Wheat Fields in Canada
A hailstorm devastated 80 square miles of wheat in Canada, striking the area for about fifteen minutes. The rapid destruction impacted local crops and raised concerns for farmers facing losses.
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Canada
Peterson's Ointment offers quick relief for eczema
An old advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment soothes itching and irritation from eczema pimples and red blotches. It promises relief and improved appearance for affected skin and feet with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Peterson
Adv
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Harry Hadley
Edgar Streifthau
Streifthau Brothers Hardware
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