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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1953
Page
11
The 1953 Iron ore season on the Great Lakes set a new high with 95,844,472 tons hauled, beating the 1942 World War II peak by nearly 4 million tons. The total exceeded last year’s 74,910,798 tons, aided by a reduced goal of 96,000,000 tons. Reasons for ending early included ample port stocks, improved ships, and a Korean truce easing tensions.
Two policemen found a skunk run over by a car and took it to City Hall believing it a pet. The skunk released a powerful odor, sending officers Ernie Coleman and Henry Shelton fleeing, and now locals avoid them at City Hall.
A compilation of transfers and cancellations listing numerous owners, parcels and prices across Middletown and nearby areas. Transactions include Edward Nickell to Anna Nickell on lot 9376 with no tax, and multiple transfers involving families and companies with prices ranging from 1.65 to 22.00 and notable cancellations among builders and lenders.
Alvin Anay 39 held for grand jury on false fire alarm charges after claiming firefighters need activity. Also probate notices from Butler County Ohio and Potter County indicate adoption petition for Carolyn File and Will contest involving Steve Mester estate with multiple heirs named and dates in 1953 1954.
One hundred twenty five Central Store employees and management attended a buffet supper at the Manchester Hotel for the annual Christmas party. The event has been a tradition for 24 years here aside from wartime years when held back. Frederick Braun provided accordion music during the evening.
Preble County docket of Jus'ice C. M. Smith reports four hunters fined for trespassing and other offenses. Notable fines include $50 plus costs for registering traps and a license violation, with individuals named from Eaton and West Alexandria. The article notes Christmas onus checks distributed by officials.
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