City Unhappy With Ohio Bell Rate Plan Reconsideration Sought
City commissioners voiced unanimous dissatisfaction with Ohio Bell Telephone Co. rate reductions and instructed Acting City Manager Charles Thompson to request reconsideration. The dispute centers on annexed areas east of Middletown not included in the initial reductions and planned extensions to the base rate area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Ec. D
Charles Thompson
J. R. Miller
Middletown
Miller
Marshall Road
Central Avenue
Burton
Gideon Roads
Runnymede
Thompson
Commission
Telephone Company
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Amanda PTO Plans Covered Dish Dinner
The Amanda PTO will host its monthly meeting next Tuesday at 6 45 p m in the school with a covered dish dinner. Members are asked to bring a meat dish and serving utensil. A business meeting and entertainment follow in the evening.
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The
Amanda Pto
Missing Clues In Slaying Of Hamiltonian Woman
Hamilton police seek information in the death of Mrs. Mary Elien Barger shot near East Avenue and Grand Boulevard. She was returning to her sister’s home after a phone call when a man from an auto fired the shot and fled. A blood-stained .32 caliber revolver found later had no connection.
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Hamilton
Mary Elien Barger
East Avenue
Grand Boulevard
Middletown Sees Building Boom Near 9 Million Mark
Construction in Middletown neared a historic high as November permits totaled 534,939 and 55 permits were issued in the past month. The 11 month construction expenditure reached 8,769,118 the highest ever, surpassing 1951’s 6.4 million and October’s 441,155. The largest project was a 170,000 alteration to the First National Bank at Main and Central. Fifteen permits were for dwellings.
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Middletown
Frank Ludewig
First National Bank
Main Street
Central Avenue
McClure Named Leader of Warren County Scouts
Scott McClure a prominent Warren County farmer will head Warren County scouting activities with Robert E. Lehman of Mason as vice chairman. The announcement came from Russell Elker Boy Scout Executive noting McClure’s prior roles in state legislature county commission and Lebanon Kiwanis Club.
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Scott McClure
Warren County
Russell Elker
McClure
Lebanon Kiwanis Club
Ft. Ancient
Golden Lamb Hotel
Lebanon
Robert E. Lehman
Mason
Order of the Arrow to Meet at Camp Hook Sunday
The Order of the Arrow called members will meet at 2 30 p.m Sunday for the monthly session at Camp Hook.
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Order of
Order of the Arrow, Boy Scout
Camp Hook
Linda Brown Improves After Eye Injury At Miami Valley
Eight year old Linda Brown, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Brown of 708 16th Ave, was discharged to home from Miami Valley Hospital after an operation on a badly torn left eye. Doctors feared possible loss of sight but reported improvement and hope sight will be retained. final results may take about 12 weeks to determine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Brown
Miami Valley Hospital
Robert Brown
16Th Ave
Linda
Firemen Discuss Roller Rink Fire in North Middletown Meeting
North Middletown Fire Chief William Long outlined how the Midway Roller Rink blaze was fought and praised Mayfield Fire Department for equipment and manpower. He credited the Midhletown Police and Butler County sheriff's deputies and Wayside Inn for coffee support. Plans for the department Christmas party on Dec 17 at 7:30 p.m. were announced, with results of the 1956 officer elections to be revealed at the affair.
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Midway Roller Rink
North Middletown
William Long
Department
Firemen's Club
Industralist Oliver Larkby Dies at 72 in Michigan
Oliver Sheldon Larkby, 72, a Cincinnati industrialist and active Republican, died yesterday in Traverse City Michigan after a several week illness at his Alden summer home. He had been taken to a Traverse City hospital for treatment. He served on the Hamilton County Republican Executive Committee.
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Cincinnati
Oliver Sheldon Larkby
Traverse City
Mich
Alden
Hamilton County
Republican Executive Committee
Past Pastor Will Address Methodists in Sesquicentennial
Dr. Carroll Lewis former pastor of First Methodist Church returns to preach on When He Came To Himself during 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. services as the church marks 150 years. He later led Hyde Park Church in Cincinnati and served as a chaplain. A coffee hour follows the 10:30 a.m. service and friends host dinner at the Manchester Hotel.
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Carroll Lewis
First Methodist Church
Lewis
Cleveland
Hyde Park
Cincinnati
Armed Services
University of Cincinnati
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Evans named Jackson County sheriff replacing Trago
John F. Evans a 44 year old Wellston hardware store operator was named Jackson County sheriff to replace David L. Trago who is serving a morals sentence in Gallia County jail. The Jackson County Commissioners announced the appointment yesterday.
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Jackson
Ohio
John F. Evans
Wellston
Jackson County
David L. Trago
Gallia County
Open House Planned at Fenwick High School
Fenwick Welfare Assn announced an open house at Fenwick High School for December 14 with the full faculty in attendance. Principal Rev. Julian Krusling described new science equipment including a Rayoscope a Geiger counter and an oscilloscope. The event aims to discuss student progress and foster school activities such as a band parents organization bake sale and a January get acquainted dance.
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Fenwick High School
Fenwick Welfare Assn
Julian Krusling
Harold D Furst
Physical Education Service of Columbus
Krusling
Dobrozsi
Francis Ditmyer
A. W. Dix
John Daudt
HT. Derivan
Harry Daly
A. F. Dorenbusch
At The Movies Showings Across Local Theaters
Paramount screens Fingerman at 1 30 4 45 and 8 00 p m Treasure of Pancho Villa at 3 00 6 20 and 9 35 p m Strand presents Gunfighters at 3 10 6 40 and 9 50 p m Coroners Creek showings 1 30 5 00 and 8 25 p m Colonial offers My Sister Eileen Thursday 1 15 3 25 5 30 7 50 9 40 p m Friday It’s Always Fair Weather 3 50 and 7 55 p m Strategic Air Command 1 30 5 30 and 9 30 p m Dixie Cruise-In Thursday Street Corner at 7 25 and 9 40 p m
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Paramount
Colonial
Eileen
Strategic Air Command
Dixie Cruise
No S D Day Accidents Yet With 13000 Wreck in Butler
Officials reported no traffic accidents in Butler and Warren Counties through 10 am on S D Day with a 43 hour accident free run in Middletown ended yesterday afternoon. A $13000 semi truck train crash on Rockdale Road caused damage but no injuries.
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Butler
Warren
Middletown
Hamilton
Franklin
Butler County
Rockdale Road
William D. Long
William Shelton
Highland Ave
Lebanon
Central Avenue
Grimes Street
Walter Bryant
Brentwood S&j
Max Pemberton
Armco Steel Corp
Police Arrest Man in Juvenile Court Warrant
Officers yesterday arrested Guy M. Smith, 41, of 1820 Central Ave, on a juvenile court warrant charging man-support.
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Guy M. Smith
Central Ave
Stolen 1950 Auto Reported. Gun Found On Porch
Wade PweTs told police the 1950 model car with dealer license D4221 was stolen from his lot at 1722 N Verity Pkwy. A Sunday gun theft from Eugene Fishbaugh at 135 N Broad St. was recovered this morning on his back porch, cleaned and wrapped in heavy paper.
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Wade PweTs
Hig Lot
N. Verity Pkwy
Eugene Fishbaugh
N. Broad St
Fishbaugh
The average American uses 143 matchbooks a year
A historical note records that the typical American consumes about 143 matchbooks annually. It highlights general consumer habits and the era’s smoking and lighting practices.
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Ohio Bell
Burton and
E. Central Avenue
PACO
Arthur Sanderson
Broad Street
Sanderson
Manchester Avenue
Arlington Knolls
Richard Wilmer
Merlin Shrock
William Raines
Douglas Park
Water Works Department
Curtis
Department of Parks and Recreation
C. H. Bendel Co
B. D. Morgan & Co
Planning Commis
Amanda
Pencer
Eve
Industralist
Oliver Larkby
DR. Carrol Lewis
Trago
Fenwick
Kelly Moore
Philadelphia Ave
S. Sutphin Street
Howard Avenue
Moore
Edward Madden
Lafayette Ave
Robert Kruse
Moore St
Madden
Clarence Greenup
Joliet
Squire Lammie Bailey
Greenup
Earl Stitcel
Ohio 129
Hamiiston
VIC & Paul’s
Tyrus
State Highway Garage
VIC & Paul
Vic Cornett
Cornett
Paul Smith
SS Mtn
Smart New
Rulovas
Jewel Elgins
Jewel
Sylvania
Grvens
Precision Watch
Benrus
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