Two Damage Suits Brought Against Hydraulic Company
Aeronca Manufacturing and law partners sue Hydraulic Canal Company in Butler County Court for about 310,000 in flood damages to Aeronca property near Erie Ave and Elwood St. The suit charges breach of warranty and failure to maintain canal banks after a January flash flood. Additional suits planned against the canal company this week, with one seeking 15,000 by Herb de.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydraulic Canal Company
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Aeronca Manufacturing Corporation
H. O. Finkleman
Fred Ross
Clarence L. Fulton
Erie Ave
John Lawler
Aeronca
Harlan Park
Union
Avalon Dairy
Carter's Beverages
Queen City Flying Service
Sult
Cohen and Wolf
Cincinnati
Lawler
Finkleman and Row
Fulton
Ross
Elwood 5 St
Hiscuit
Canal Company
Herb de
Winona Dr
Elliott D. Levey
Resurfacing of Broad St. Underway in City
Resurfacing of Broad Street began this morning as the Walter L. Follmer Company of Hamilton undertakes repaving the first of five major thoroughfares. Work starts at Broad Street and Yankee Road, with blocks set at Yankee and First Avenues. The project, funded by a five year street improvement program approved by voters, carries a bid of 83 055. Other streets to be resurfaced include Central Avenue, Charles Street, Crawford Street, and part of First Avenue. The city plans sidewalk and curb repairs in the same area, funded by assessments against property owners. No contracts awarded yet for that work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad St
Walter L. Follmer Company
Hamilton
Yankee Rd
First Ave
Follmer
Central Ave
Charles
St. Crawford St
Verity Pkwy
NAACP Barbecue August 29 at Douglas Park
The South Region NAACP sponsors a barbecue sale on Friday August 29 at Douglas Park beside Armce Center. The event begins at 1 p.m. Proceeds support a hospital pledge to equip one room. Mrs E Moore treasurer invites public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAACP
Douglas Park
Armce Center
E. Moore
AD&MP Secures Permit For Waste Disposal In Ohio
The Ohio Water Pollution Control Board in Columbus granted a waste and discharge permit to Armco Drainage and Metal Products Co. at Washington D, steel plant moved from Middletown. Other permits were issued to 10 canneries and eight meat-packers as part of the same action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Water Pollution Control Board
Columbus
Armco Drainage and Metal Products Co
Washington D
Middletown
Washington D. H
Conservancy Sub-District Vlove Is Set In Middletown
A public hearing at 7:30 p.m. tonight precedes an emergency ordinance to form Conservancy Sub-District Vlove protecting Avalon Harlan Park Aeronca Works and Middletown airport. City Manager says signers include City of Middletown and property owners meeting state requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Conservancy
Avalon
Harlan Park
Aeronca Manufacturing Company
Middletown
Fire destroys widow’s home near Eaton in early hours
A fire at about 1 a.m. west of Eaton destroyed the home and buildings of 86-year-old invalid widow Mrs. Frank Semler of Richmond Ma vid, about 10 miles west of noon. She and her nurse were in the house. firemen pulled her from the burning structure. No one was injured. Damage was estimated at 8000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Frank Semler
Richmond
Gasoline Truck Fire Damages Reach $1,000 in Middletown
A rear-end gasoline truck fire at the Sorg Paper Co. engine room tied up three Middletown fire companies. The 800 gallons remaining posed explosion risk, but safety valves and pumps held. Paul Conley, agent for Standard Oil of Ohio, tackled the blaze with extinguishers as crews arrived. damage valued at $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Robert Lukens
Lukens
William E. Fishbaugh
Sorg Paper Company
Fishbaugh
Paul Conley
Howard Ave
Standard Oil Company of
Ohio
Sorg
Conley
Joint Parley Of Clubs Added To Fire Prevention Day Card
Middletown plans for Fire Prevention Day on September 18 include a joint meeting of city service clubs at the Manchester Hotel with Arthur O Connell of the Insurance Association of Ohio as speaker. The Safety Council division discusses a heating ordinance, school participation, and a downtown display for a new pumper engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
The
Safety Council
Manchester
Arthur O'Connell
Insurance Association of Ohio
Wood Insurance Company
Vernon Moon
Middletown Fire and Cavalry
Colony
Howard Gall
Fire Prevention Bureau
Civic Association
Ira Hammons
Captain Bauer in Good Condition After Surgery
Captain Ralph Bauer head of the Detective Bureau was reported in good condition at Middletown Hospital today. He underwent an operation yesterday and is a veteran of more than 30 years with the department. He resides at 2212 Arlington Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bauer
Middletown Hospital
Bauer
Arlington Ave
Supreme Court Denies Scioto Control Hearing
The Ohio Supreme Court refused to reconsider a ruling upholding the Scioto-Sandusky Conservancy District flood control plan. It denied prosecutors from Delaware and Union Counties a chance to certify an appeal to the high court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Scioto-Sandusky Conservancy District
Delaware
Union
Two Middletown Men Enlist in Army at Fort Meade
Two Middletown residents Robert Horn of 202 North Sutphin Street and Cecil Bradley of 1903 Central Avenue enlisted for three years and were sent to Fort Meade Maryland for processing. The swearing in occurred at Cincinnati with M Sgt Al Walters of the local recruiting office conducting the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Army
Fort Meade
Robert Horn
North
Sutphin St
Cecil Bradley
Central Ave
Cincinnati
al Walters
Lebanon School Funds Revealed in State Audit
State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson reported recoveries totaling 643 dollars from W. W. Titus, president of the South Lebanon School District, and Lebanon Gasard Electric Co. Titus was accused of siphoning funds through subterfuge during accounts from 1949 to 1952, with broader review back to 1946. Checks officiated by the gas utility bore endorsements, while a Cincinnati paint salesman, John Woll, claimed his endorsements were not his.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Joseph T. Ferguson
W. W. Titus
South Lebanon
Warren County
Lebanon Gas Ard Electric Co
Titus
Walter W. Cahill
Cahill
John Woll
Cincinnati
Woll
W. W. Shorts
Utility
World In His Arms Sneak Preview and Brave Warrior showings
At Paramount and Strand theaters locally this week, schedule lists multiple showtimes for World In His Arms and Brave Warrior on Wednesday and Thursday. Also shows Thief of Damascus Woman In The Dark Hong Kong Utah Wagon Train Assassin For Hire in rotating daily slots with matinees and late-evening screenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Damascus
Hong Kong
Utah
Middletown Progress Committee reports city improvements
An overflow crowd heard a full progress report on Middletown projects now underway. City leaders H. W. Starick and chiefs Fishbaugh and Blackmore detailed traffic light upgrades, park work, pool repairs, new tennis and basketball courts, a pushed Neibar-Shafer underpass, fire trucks and new buildings, with questions on park plans street work and the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Middletown Progress Committee
H. W. Starick
William Fishbaugh
Joseph Blackmore
Starick
Fishbaugh
Lakeside
Blackmore
Boys Lead Search For Stolen Loot
Young boys helped recover part of the property taken from the Earl Thomas home at 1828 Woodlawn Ave. Police said the kids led Thomas to a box in an open field containing $17.90 in cash and two statues. About $42 in total was stolen, with part missing. The money belonged to Thomas’s son from a paper route collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Thomas
Woodlawn Ave
Thomas
Insect Food Views Cross Cultural Contrast
Civilized man scorns insects as food while Hottentots regard a local plague as manna from heaven, illustrating stark cultural differences in edible beliefs and survival strategies amid adversity.
Registration Opens for Voter Registrations in Middletown
The Middletown Board of Elections will operate 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through September 24 with a Saturday 9 a.m. to noon option. Deputy clerk Frank Dobrozsi reported the Federal Savings and Loan Building office will follow these hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Sick Driver Injured When He Rams Pole
Philip F. Carlton aged 45 of 422 Liberty Street Hamilton lost control on Route 130 west of Route 177 skimming a culvert and striking a telephone pole. Deputy Elmer Grabel reported the 6:30 a.m. Tuesday accident. Carlton was taken to Fort Hamilton Hospital by a passing motorist and treated for right shoulder and chest injuries before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip F. Carlton
Liberty St
Hamilton
Elmer Grabel
Grabel
Carlton
Fort Hamilton Hospital
Burglaries Hit Two Central Ave. Businesses in One Night
Police detective said over $650 in cash and merchandise were stolen from All-Sports Store at 1228 Central Ave and Davidson Camera Shop at 1336 Central Ave. About $500 cash vanished from All-Sports. cameras worth $126 and $29 cash taken from Davidson. Entry reportedly via back door after intruder possibly locked inside basement. Owner Julius Tewell reported the loss after returning to the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitzgerald
All-Sports
Central Ave
Davidson Camsera
Julius Tewill
Obeserson
Tewell
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Hydraulic Company
Ad&mp
Conservancy
Vlove
Water Pollution Control Board
Great
Miami River
John Porterfield
Porterfield
Shafer-Neibar
New York Central Railroad
Ross St
Grand Ave
Hillman Park
Highview Rd
Commandery No. 71
Knight Templar
Veteran's Village
Masons
James Combie
McCoy
Leffler Funeral Home
Jefferson Lodge
L. A. Waldner, Jr
W. M. and
C. D. Wilson
Gall
Supreme Court
Scioto Control
So. Lebanon School Funds
Neibar-Shafer
D. G. Driscoll
N. Main St
Fetrar
Oady Ae
Central Area
Union Sanitary
U.S
Park and
2Nd Avenue
Central Avenue
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