Area Accidents Mar S-D Day in Butler Warren Counties
On S-D Day, 11 accidents injured five people across Butler and Warren counties. In Middletown two minor city mishaps occurred. Hamilton reported six accidents with one injury. Other incidents included a two-car crash on U.S. 27 near Venice, a one-car crash near Franklin, and several fender-benders on local streets.
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Middletown
Ohio
U.S. Rt
Butler-Warren County
St. James
Blue Ball
City Tops Butler Rival In S-D Day Race
Middletown edged Hamilton in the Safe Driving Day contest amid weather challenges. Two accidents in the city caused property damage over 25 dollars, while Hamilton reported six accidents and one injury. Middletown finished with two demerits, Hamilton six point six, and no local fatalities. Long praised efforts and highlighted broader reductions in deaths nationwide. Safety officials credited many groups for the event’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Middletown
William D Long
Safety Council
Paul Wilson
Long
Axle Tax Battle Highlighted By Trucker Leader
Ryan Hall of Haeckle's Express told Lions Club members at the Manchester Hotel that the axle mile tax is unconstitutional and may be struck down within 12 months. He described proposed state measures to raise funds, including higher license fees and fuel taxes, both rejected, and noted Ohio trucker taxes in 1954 matched state road spending. He urged inviting the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads to survey statewide roads for findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan Hall
Haeckle’s Express, Co
Lions Club
Manchester Hotel
Otto
Hall
Lausche
Tlinole
Ohio
Haeckle
Trucking Association
U. .S. Bureau of Public Roads
Bob Wise
Brownies Create Troop 48 Membership Cards
Yearly membership cards were issued at Lincoln School for Brownie Troop 48. New committee members include Mrs. Clayton Ashcraft Jr and others. Finley Ward reported on past year activities while parents joined a pre business party. Mrs George Guynn led discussion on a Christmas project to fill a basket for a needy family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Clayton Ashcraft Jr
Howard Newcomb
Esten
James Selby
Finley Ward
George Guynn
Police Briefs on Missing Teen McIntosh and Car Theft
Police report Killis G. McIntosh, 19, of 335 Charles St has been missing since November 21. He is 5 feet 11 inches, 180 pounds, blue eyes, red hair, last seen in overalls and a sport shirt. A car park incident on Yankee Rd left wiring torn from under the dashboard. Deputies arrested Robert Denny, 25, Hamilton, and Bradley Russell, 29, West Mid i Rt. 2, on charges of assault battery and intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killis G. McIntosh
Charles St
Sheriff's
Robert Denny
Hamilton
Bradley Russell
West Mid«i Rt. 2
Bolton Holds Talks With Ethiopian Leader During Africa Tour
Rep. Frances P. Bolton of Ohio met Emperor Haile Selassie in Addis Ababa yesterday on her African and Middle East tour. She departed by plane to visit the Sudan Egypt Israel Iraq and Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Frances P. Boton
Ohio
Sudan
Egypt
Israel
Iraq
Lebanon
City to Buy Two Money Saving Machines
Acting City Manager Charles W. Thompson announced the purchase of two devices to cut city costs. One will let the traffic department manufacture its own traffic signs, cutting sign costs in half after arrival in about three months at an estimated 800 dollars. The second machine, arriving late January, will save the finance department about 900 dollars annually by automating water bill and permit processing at an estimated 9000 dollars. Thompson also said construction plans for a jery road from Germantown Road to Central Avenue will take months with bids to follow. Hats and winter coats will be bought to provide uniforms for women crossing guards, with applicant interviews beginning December 12 at the City Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Thompson
Thompson
Jery
Germantown Road
Central Avenue
South Is Named To Bailiff Post
HAMILTON Special Frank South of 121 N Main St Middletown has been appointed as bailiff of the Butler County Common Pleas Court and probation officer for the county probation department. He will fill the vacancy created by the death of Tom Davidson of 1224 Calumet Ave Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Frank South
Main St
Middletown
Butler County Common Pleas Court
South
Butler County
Tom Davidson
Calumet Ave
UAW-CIO Opens New Office Here
The UAW-CIO opened new offices in Room 307-8 at Central Avenue and Main Street as part of an organization drive. George Wilkin leads the drive, with international representatives Winfred Cole Hamilton Jack Crump and Theresa Brocks from Toledo heading the women's department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uaw-Cio
American Trust and Savings Ride
Central Avenue
Main Street
United Auto Workers
George Wilkin
Winfred Cole
Hamilton
Jack Crump
Flint
Mich
Theresa Brocks
Toledo
UAW
McAdow Named Draft Board Chairman in Middletown
McAdow of 1313 S Main St a noted Legion figure was recommended for chairman of the Selective Service Board to replace retiree Wylie Mitchell. The Ohio legionarian and WWII veteran was named by Judge Cramer Walsh and Denny with appointment by Lt Col Clouse. Dudley will join Armco PR staff December 5 as financial editor at the Enquirer era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam McAdow
S. Main St
National Legion
Selective Service Board
McAdow
State Highway Department
Wylie Mitchell
Fred B. Cramer
Harry F. Walsh
George E. Denny
R. E
Jack D. Dudley
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Armco Steel Corp
Hugh W. Wright
Dudley
Wright
Armco
Enqiueer
Enquirer
Middletown
Family seeks 25000 damage in Middletown crash suit
Nancy Maloney of Vancleve Kentucky files a wrongful death suit for her son Robert T. Maloney killed in a May 4 1954 traffic crash north of Middletown on Route 73. The case names Denniston Bowman Truck Lines Paul S. Kermedy Radio Cab Co and Mason Center as defendants alleging a taxi and a truck caused the death by losing control and striking poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Franklin Taxi Company
Franklin
Rt. 73
Denniston-Bowman Truck Lines
Garfield St
Paul S. Kermedy
Radio Cab Co
E. Second St
Mason Center
Grandview Ave
Nancy Malloney
Vancleeve
Robert T. Maloney
Maloney
Center
Dennislton-Bowman
At The Movies Preview of Weekend Shows
Paramount screens Finger Man and Treasurer of Pancho Villa with showings Friday and Saturday at 1 30 4 45 and 8 00 p m and 3 00 6 20 9 35 p m Strand Theater offers Gunfighters and Coroner's Creek with timings 1 30 5 00 9 25 p m and 3 10 6 40 9 50 p m Friday and 1 15 5 10 8 25 p m for Coroner's Corner Saturday Colonial presents It's Always Fair Weather at 3 50 and 7 55 p m Strategic Air Command shows at 1 30 5 30 9 30 p m multiple venues listed
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Paramount
Fingerman
Strategic Air Command
Marines Seek Old Members for 3rd Division Drive
The 3rd Marine Division Assn. runs a membership drive inviting former Marines and Navy personnel who served with the division to join. WWII veterans who fought at Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima are eligible, with plans for a 1956 reunion to be announced in CALRAP.
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3Rd Marine Division Assn
Bougainville
Guam
Iwo Jima
3Rd Marine Division
Navy
Culver City
Calif
Calrap
Iron Flask Falls Injure Two Men at Keuthan Foundry
An industrial accident at Keuthan Foundry Co injures Charles Worley 57 of 616 Auburn St who had partial amputation of his left first and second toes when an iron flask fell from a crane and struck his foot. He was admitted to Middletown Hospital for surgery. Dallas Jackson 28 of 606 17th Ave suffered a nine inch head laceration while playing basketball at Armco Center and was treated and released from the emergency ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keuthan Foundry Co
Charles Worley
Auburn St
Worley
Middletown Hospital
Dallas Jackson
17Th Ave
Jackson
Armco Center
Weisbrod Named City Manager For Oberlin Ohio
Fred E. Weisbrod of Silver Springs Maryland has been named city manager effective January 1 to succeed E P Zahm who resigned last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Ohio
Fred E. Weisbrod
Silver Springs
E. P. Zahm
Man Held For Incident and Intent To Reported Incident Daughter
Frank Williams, 35, of 1605 Garfield Sr., bound over to the Butler County Grand Jury under $10,000 bond on incident charges. In municipal court he received 30 days for assault on his wife with a pocket knife and 10 days for intoxication, while pleading guilty to intoxication and not guilty to the incident charges.
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Frank Williams
Garfield Sr
Butler County
J.T. Lamb
Williams
Loretta
Jack Crocker
Herbert Fawey
Price
Boy Scouts Plan Growth Meeting In Civic Association
The Boy Scout organization and extension committee meet Tuesday to map a growth program aligned with the national four year plan Onward for God and my Country. Robert Davidson chairs the meeting at 7 30 p.m. in the Boy Scout office within the Civic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Organization and Extension Committee
Onward
God
Robert Davidson
Boy Scout
Civic Association
Weather Spoils Franklin S-D Day Bid
Snow from last night spoiled Franklin's bid for a perfect Safe-Driving Day record. Police report Russell Tinch, 1933 W. 5th St., skid on Main near 7th and sideswiped oncoming car driven by Carter Bailey, 31, of Middletown. Bailey car hit a tree. Middletown vehicle damaged about 275 dollars, Tinch car about 125 dollars. Police Chief Chamberlain noted Franklin avoided a mishap last SD Day.
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Middletown
Kenneth Norris
N. Verity
Edward Royal
Cincinnati
S. Main Street
9Th Avenue
Ray Williams
1St St
Trenton
Kenneth Witt
Sheffield St
Baltimore Street
Franklin
Russell Tinch
W. 5Th St
Main Street
7Th Street
Carter Bailey
McKinley St
Bailey
Tinch Auto
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Warren County
Mercy Hospital
U. S. 27
Venice
Sam Gabbard
David Conrad
Harrison Rt
Bessie Gabbard
Ethel Marie Gabbard
Charles Dole
Harrison Rt. 3
Gabbard
Etta Gray
Harrison St
Ohio 73
Warren
Butler County Line
Gray
Robert Muthert
Hughes St
Jefferson Road
Kenneth Steel
Harry Keelmeier
5Th Ave
Tytus Avenue
Catalpa Drive
City
Butler
Brownies
James Carter
Yankee Rd
Mrs. Bolton
NCOUT
Renan
Federal Saving & Loan Insurance Corporation
Ieee Aa A
Sime dl
4Rmco Names Draft Board
Jack Dudley
Mrs. Santa
Claus
Marx
Central Ave
GIANT
Jppefsom
America
Bill Neff
Smorgasboro
Marines
Boy Scouts
O E .Chamberlain
West View Rest Home
Mrs
Russell Monce
Silver St
Three Brothers Co
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