Bids Up For Stevens Avenue Extension To City Commission
City Commissioner Stevens Avenue extension bids are filed by four contractors led by Oberer Construction Co. of Dayton with the lowest bid about 56 of the engineer’s 68000 estimate. The planned two 36 foot roadways with a median will form a divided highway from Ison Drive to Sutphin and Shafer streets near the underpass, then merge to a single roadway between Shafer and McKinley streets. Thompson to recommend the Oberer bid and a 1000 gallon pumper purchase for Cristen ef Ee at 19000.
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Nelbar
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Oberer Construction Co
Dayton
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Sutphin
Shafer
McKinley
Verity Parkway
1St Avenue
Verity
Ist
Elm Street
Cristen Ef Ee
Civitan Club Discusses Middletown Housing Plans
The Civitan Club continued its noon meeting with a focus on urban renewal for Middletown's southern area. Sherron led the discussion outlining steps to set up either urban renewal or a housing plan and whether the citizens advisory committee was created to survey basic housing needs. Troop 18 will hold a picnic swimming party and court of honor at Camp Hook on Sept. 6. The next meeting is Wed Aug 22 at the Manchester Hotel with the Carlisle Presbyterian Church pastor speaking on population trends of the Miami Valley.
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Middletown
Sherron
Citizens Advisory Committee
Civitan
Two Cars Stolen From Armco Lot In Middletown Incident
Two cars were removed from the Armco Research parking lot yesterday. One car was returned and the other recovered by Middletown police. James 710 Charles Sr. said his car was parked there and was “borrowed” between 1 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., driven about 75 miles, then found on McCurry Avenue at 7:50 p.m. The 1955 model had been reported stolen at 7 p.m.
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Armco Research
Middletown
James
Charles Sr
McCurry Avenue
Ten Year Old Hit By Auto On Yankee Road
A ten year old Middletown boy, Robert Smith Jr., was slightly injured when he ran into a car on Yankee Road near Michigan Avenue at 6:43 pm. He was treated for skull lacerations at Middletown Hospital and discharged. The boy, playing with others, ran from the west curb and was struck by the left front side of a car driven by Charles Campbell, 31, of Smith Avenue. The incident caused about $5 damage to Campbell’s car.
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Yankee Road
Michigan Avenue
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Robert Smith
Grove St
Middletown Hospital
Charles Campbell
Smith Ave
Smith Wery
Gi Campbell
Serviceman Russell Edwards Emoted to Specialist Third Class
Russell L. Edwards son of Mr and Mrs Henry Edwards West Middletown Rt 2 recently was promoted to Specialist Third Class. Edwards serves as a guided missile crewman in the 601st Field Artillery Battalion. He entered service in January 1955 and trained at Fort Knox Kentucky. Edwards is a 1951 graduate of Wayne High School. An estimated five percent of Americans over sixty five reside in institutions.
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Russell L. Edwards
Henry Edwards
West Middletown
City to Add Seventh School Guard Post at Verity Parkway
City Manager Charles W Thompson announced the addition of a new school guard crossing at Verity Parkway and Eldora Drive. The post, the seventh city guard, aims to assign a neighborhood woman as guard. The uniform is city supplied and guards work four hours in three daily blocks.
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Verity Parkway
Broad Street
Eldora Drive
Charles W. Thompson
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Six elected four renamed to Middletown Safety Council board
Six new members join the Middletown Safety Council board and four incumbents are reelected for three year terms. Elected were Martin Thomas Eston Riggs John Weber Delbert Mann. New members include John Murray James Tranter Richard Miller Robert Lehmkuhl David Dillon and William Hart. Officers for 1956 57 were named with Joe Ayres seeking presidency and Mitchell as second vice. A September vote will select officers. Screening chair Elmer Barker noted no decision yet on recommendations.
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Civic Assocation
Martin Thomas
Butler County Auto Club
Eston C. Riggs
Riggs Funeral Home
John N. Weber
Armco Steel Corp
Delbert Mann
John H. Murray
United Welding Co
James Tranter
Sorg Paper Co
Richard Miller
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Robert Lehmkuhl
AEIF
David Dillon
William Hart
WPFB
Board of Control
Joe Ayres
J. Wiley Mitchell
Ayres
Mitchell
Man 60 Hurt In Ladder Fall In Middleton
A 60-year-old Middleton man Charles Miller of 1112 ise St suffered facial lacerations bruises and possible fractures to his jaw and skull after falling from a ladder. Three others Brenda Kay Switzer eight Sharon Tan months suffered broken bones. all were treated and released from the local emergency ward.
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Charles Miller
Ise St
Brenda Kay Switzer
Cletus Switzer
Lebanon
Rt. 1
Sharon Tanmonths
LaMarr Carter
Manchester Ave
Mustard stain story from Middletown cleaners
One hot dog stain resistant to home remedies, mustard dye tough on fabric, urges reader to use cleaners. Highlights expert experience and equipment to restore clothes. Mentions several local dry cleaners and associations urging professional cleaning.
Osborne Plans Dayton Branch Expansion
Osborne Studios, established ten years ago, will open its first Dayton branch this Saturday. The studio relocates to 229 Notwagses St, with an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will offer portrait work and photo graphic services in the Payne E area. City officials Francis Carmody and the new city manager support the opening.
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Osborne Studios
Dayton
Robert Veges
Notwagses St
Osborne Studio
Ancis Carmody
Clasioces
Ore
Man Charged After Shooting In Hamilton
Charles Hoston, 25, of 175 N Riverside Dr, was charged with shooting with intent to kill after a fracas in New Miami. Police chief J R Cain filed the charge in Squire Bolser’s court with a preliminary hearing slated for 2 p.m. Officials report Julius Hurd, 89, of 262 Morris Ave, was wounded in the attack and remained in Mercy Hospital in poor condition.
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Mercy Hospital
Fee Ee Eliien Raniieiet
Princeton Professor Gers Miami Job Resigns
Princeton Professor Gers, a 35 year old Boston native and former Army Intelligence interpreter translator, resigned in the spring. He served in the Pacific during World War II and was recalled to active duty in the Korean action. He traveled Europe for study at the American Academy of Rome in 1952, graduated from Harvard in 1946, taught at Lake Forest Academy in 1947-48, earned a master's at Michigan in 1949, and taught at Utah from 1950-54.
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YMCA Board Hosts Dinner At Camp Hook For Camp Work Guests
YMC A board members plan a dinner meeting at Camp Hook with guests interested in camp work to view the YMCA camp in session. The business session starts at P. m and dinner follows at 5 30. The event offers a first hand view of the YMCA camp activities at Camp Hook.
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Harry Holiday
Camp
Trusteeship Granted for Charles Mack in Municipal Court
Charles Mack of 1222 Baltimore Street was admitted to trusteeship in Municipal Court yesterday after listing debts of 1608 dollars to 12 creditors. The Golden Gate channel near San Francisco harbor is about two miles wide.
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Baltimore St
Golden Gate Channel
San Francisco Harbor
Hearing For 4 Juveniles Set Friday
Four of the six Middletown juveniles accused in recent area break ins will appear in Juvenile Court on Friday on charges of violations of their authorities. They allegedly took cash from Towson's Service Station on U S 25 at Coles Road, beer and cigars from Hut Restaurant between Springboro and Waynesville, and items from Red Bud Inn on Ohio 122 west of town. Juvenile officer Jake Seibold said they had been placed on union in connection with earlier school break ins.
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Youth Band to Perform at Gardner Park in Recreation Week
Middletown Youth Band members from grades five through seven will give the final season performance at 7 p.m. tonight in Gardner Park. The opening June 11 season was praised as a highlight of the city's recreation program by Tom Carlson, parks and recreation director. Harold G. Koerber led the girls school groups in rehearsals and concerts while Earl Mendenhall directed the Ion Band. Recreation Week offers activities from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. including crafts, marshmallow roasts, dances, treasure hunts, games and contests, with playground tournament winners honored.
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Gardner Park
Tom Carlson
Parks and Recreation
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Harold G. Koerber
Ion Band
Earl Mendenhall
Armco Earnings Rise 22 Percent in First Half 1956
Armco Steel Corp reports first six months 1956 earnings up 22 percent to 37.1 million dollars after deducting non recurring income of 2.98 million. Sales total 394.6 million, a 20 percent rise from 1955. Tax, depreciation figures noted, with plant expansion and wage strike impacts discussed by chairman Charles R. Hook.
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Armco Steel Corp
Charles R. Hook
Armco
Hook
Arm.co
Blast Victims Still Serious
The West Middletown gas explosion injuries remain serious at Middletown Hospital. James Tincher, 21, is in critical condition with second and third degree burns after being in a neighbor's basement when the blast occurred. The 3 year old girl, Michelle, shows slight improvement though still serious. Raymond Gross, husband of a local resident, was uninjured.
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Middletown Hospital
James Tincher
Rt. 2
Michelle
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