Four Seek Nominations In Butler County Race May 2
The 1950 Butler County Commission race expands with four candidates four year term on May 2. Democrats Conrad C. Stroh and Paul J. Mehl join incumbent Republican Ben S. Van Gorden and Rev. J. W. Sullivan seeking party nominations. Van Gorden, Augspurger, and Reiff hold the current three man board. Sullivan is pastor of Full Gospel Tabernacle Middletown and will not seek reelection to the central committeeman post. Mehl serves as Lemon Township Trustees clerk since 1937 and is seeking office for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Gorden
Stroh
Sullivan
Middletown
Full Gospel Tabernacle
North Verity Paky
Commission
Liberty Township
GOP
Menl
Lemon Township
Farm Bureau
City Asked To Appoint Three To Middletown Library Board
Middletown city commissioners will consider reappointing three incumbent library board members Leora Stiles J Les DuErmit and H H Tuil lis whose terms expire December 31 A letter from Emma Hale librarian requests renewal stating all three are interested familiar with the work and the board will act after the new year Also noted are vacancies on the City Electrical Examining Board and a letter from Dixie Heights Improvement League President C F Myers urging state highway aid for Routes 4 73 and 122 including proposed east road connections to Route 73 and a canal bed route amid claims of stale tactics by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Emma _ Hale
Leora Stiles
J. Les DuErmit
H. H. Tuillis
Eppelsheimer
City Electrical Examining Board
T. J. Kauer
C. F. Myers
Dixie Heights Improvement League
Myers
Sew
Yor Central Railroad
Vannest Ave
Central Ave
Verity Pkwy
State Highway Department
League
Plans Remade For Santa's Delayed Visit
A Roosevelt Junior High brass octet will greet Santa at Middletown Airport at 2 p m Saturday. The Middletown High School band cannot perform due to a prior commitment to a Christmas party at Longview Hospital. Santa will be flown in by Aeronca with Howard Pettit assisting. City officials and merchants group will present the welcome, with a downtown parade and a candy sack handout at the VFW on Reynolds Street after the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Junior High School
Santa Claus
Middletown
Jack Clark
Firemen
Wday
Longview Hospital
Clark
Exagen
Howard Pettit
Aeronca
Santa
Francis Carmody
Charlies B. Stiles
C. Richard Greathouse
Retail Merchants Association
William Fishbaugh
Aassistant
Warren County Man Dies Of Blast Burns
Warren Countian Kenneth Van Landingham 24 died at General Hospital Cincinnati shortly after a Trailmobile Corporation blast at a Cincinnati plant. Four other workers were burned including Bernard Dean 45 William Richardson 31 Jack Galvin 22 and Eugene Schmidt 21. Vapors ignited inside an aluminum trailer and a match reportedly started the fire. Sprinklers and automatic alarm responded as one worker escaped injury.
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Warren Countian
Kenneth van Landingham
Trailmobile Corporation Ploe
Cincinnati
General Hospital
van Landingham
Hayes Landingham
Coraddale
Bernard Dean
Owensville
William Richardson
Norwood
Jack Galvin
Eugene Schmidt
Columbus Woman Sees Lincoln Era Death at 110
Mrs Lu lu Knight, born a Georgia slave, lived through the Lincoln era after becoming a president’s early admirer. She died yesterday at her Columbus home at age 110.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Lulu Knight
Lincholn
Georgia
Vital Statistics for Ohio Residents
Vital statistics listing includes William C. Longfellow of Germantown Mrs. Mary Wheeler Cumminsville and Grace F. E. Adams 87 of 714 Crawford St William F. Byrne 79 of Silverton Ohio reflecting local record entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Longfellow
Germantown
Mary Wheeler
Cumminsville
Grace FE. Adams
Crawford St
William F. Byrne
Silverton
Births Reported Across Local Families
Mr and Mrs Denver Potters of Argonia Route 1 welcome a girl today. Mr and Mrs Donald J Williams of 1908 Grand Ave report a boy today. Mr and Mrs Kenneth J Kerry of 1101 Ellen Dr welcome a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs William R Rose of 910 Lafayette St report a boy yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Potters
Argonia
Donald J. Williams
Grand Ave
Kenneth J. Kurry
Ellen Dr
William R. Rose
Lafayette St
Marriage Licenses for Harold Castator and Juanita Arbill
Harold Castator aged 23, a clerk, and Juanita Arbill aged 19, a nurse aide, both of Hamilton, filed for marriage licenses. The record notes their ages and occupations with Hamilton as their residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Castator
Juanita Arbill
Hamilton
Hospital Strip of Admissions and Dismissals
In The Hospital Ronald Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Otis Thomas of Franklin surgical Charles Payton of Ottawa Illinois surgical Jane Ellen Proffitt daughter of Mr and Mrs George Proffitt of Columbia Ave medical Mrs Lou Langworthy of South Sutphin St medical Mrs Ruth Specht of Somerville Route 1 medical Mrs Russell Oglesby of Sherman Ave medical Emmett White of Lebanon medical Emerson Murphy of Central Ave medical William Henry White of Linden Ave medical Mrs Piair Pyle of South Main St medical Dismissed Mrs Francis Wagner of Columbia Ave Mrs Dewey Roberts of Middletown RouteMiss Tiate Keenan of Baltimore St Mrs Carl Bon of Askew Ave Mrs John Haddix of Charles Mrs Levi Birch of Middletown RouteMiss Dorothy Diver of Flem re Rd Mrs Ruth Burkett of Franklin Mrs Levi Birth of Middletown Route2 Out of Town Raymond Richter of Malvern Gran View Hospital Day dismissed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Thomas
Otis Thomas
Franklin
Charles Payton
Ottawa &I
Jane Ellen Proffitt
George Proffitt
Columbia Ave
Lou Langworthy
South Sutphin St
Ruth Specht
Somerville Route 1
Russell Oglesby
Sherman Ave
Emmett White
Lebanon
Emerson Murphy
Central Ave
William Henry White
Linden Ave
Piair Pyle
South Main St
Francis Wagner
Dewey Roberts
Middletown
Tiate Keenan
Baltimore St
Carl Bon
Askew Ave
John Haddix
Charles
Waffles and Sausage All Hours at Banny Sandwich Shop
The Banny Sandwich Shop at 1406 Central Dial 20229 advertises plate lunches available at all hours featuring waffles and sausage for 55 and 65 cents respectively.
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Banny Sandwich Shop
Central Dial
Hamilton Reorganization Planned After Police Probe
Hamilton Ohio to reorganize its police department following a bribery accusation by Dorothy Gilbert of Hazard Kentucky. Five officers Dillard Jones Frank Williams Chester Sampson John Loftus Henry Manasa were reinstated after suspension but face severe censure. City Manager Mark C Thomas and Police Chief John Bipnus signaled immediate action to improve supervision and oversight. Gilbert did not appear for the hearing and officials could not locate her.
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Hamilton, O
Mark C. Thomas
Dillard Jones
Frank Williams
Chester Sampson
John Loftus
Henry Manasa
Dorothy Gilbert
Hazard
Cincinnati
Sportsman's Club Reelects Don Carey To Seventh Term
Don Carey was reelected president of the Middletown Sportsman’s Club for the seventh consecutive year at the monthly meeting. Frank Rogers was named vice president and Tillman Ellison secretary, Harry Lewig treasurer. Adrian Smallwood and Edward Drayer were reelected to the board with Melvin Kelso as a new director. Charity Ball tickets and table reservations are available at given contacts. Pictures of the Middletown Hamilton football game were presented by Glenn Ellis on the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Carey
Middletown
Obituary for William C. Longfellow of Germantown dies at 64
William C. Longfellow 64 a Germantown businessman died at Grandview Hospital Dayton after a period of ill health. He came to Germantown in 1913 and built a contracting and real estate business. He was active in Masonic groups and Shrine activities. Survived by wife Alpha four sisters and five brothers. Services Sunday at 2 30 p m at Fort Jefferson Methodist church. Burial Oakgrove Cemetery. Fort Jefferson. Funeral arrangements by John Arpp Funeral home.
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William C. Longfellow
Germantown
Grandview Hospital
Dayton
Longfellow
Masonic Lodge of
Scottish Rite and Shrine of
Shrine Club of
Alpha
Drover Bainess
Bradford
Dewey Carter
Fort Jefferson
Stanley Waldron
Richmond
Ind
Fimner Drew
New Madison
Frank G
Alva
Leonard
Lawrence
Greenville
Raymond G
Canada
Methodist
Richard Vitt
Can't Carry Black Jack Whip Ruling
Elbert Rupp, 45, of 1903 Central Ave, arrested for carrying a six foot whip hidden under his coat and a blackjack in his hip pocket. Judge Combs sentenced him to 30 days in Butler County jail and fined $25, confiscating both weapons.
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Middletown
Elbert Rupp
Central Ave
Rupp
Butler County
Combs
Red Lion
George Proffitt
H. and
H. Grill
Mason
Grace Adams Rites Set After Middletown Death
Mrs Grace E Adams 57 wife of Leonard J operator of a local grocery died yesterday at 12 19 p m at 714 Crawford St after extended illness She was a Walton Ind native and Middletown resident six years Survived by husband seven daughters including Mrs Norman Little Mrs Charles Grimm and Mrs Alfred DeLise two sons Robert Leonard Jr and Roderick eight grandchildren two sisters and three brothers Funeral at First Methodist Church Friday at 2 30 p m with Rev Kenneth S Lesrey and Rev Co L Wireman officiating Burial in Woodside Cemetery Friends may call after 7 p m today at 714 Crawford St Joseph R Beker and Son Funeral Home in charge
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Grace E. Adams
Leonard J
Queen Ave
Moore St
Crawford T
Walton
Ind
Middletown
Norman Little
Charles Grimm
Dayton
Alfred DeLise
Long Island
William Ewen
Rochester
Anita Adams
Wilma Adams
Ray Rush
Logansburg
Robert
Leonard, Jr
Co. L. Wireman
Rial
Woodside
Crawford St
Joseph R. Beker and Son Funeral Home
William F Byrne Dies at 79 Former Middletown Resident
William F Byrne 79 a former Middletown resident died today at 7 30 a m at St Theresa Rest Home Silverton Ohio where he had lived ten years Born in Middletown he attended local schools and worked for Wardlow Thomas Paper Co He was active in Holy Trinity Church He survived by nieces and nephews including Mrs Robert A Morris Robert Swain Edward Swain Mrs Martha Ginter Chicago Ill Mrs W H Turner Tulsa Okla Mrs Frank Goodwin Cincinnati and others Friends may call at Joseph R Baker Funeral Home after 10 am Thursday Funeral arrangements incomplete
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William F. Byrne
Middletown
St. Theresa Rest Home
Silverton
Wardlow- Thomas Paper Company
Holy Trinity Church
Robert A. Morris
Robert Swain
Edward Swain
Martha Ginter
South
Graft Services Set For 94-Year-Old Pythian Sister
Mrs. Sarah Graft, 94, longtime Pythian Sisters member since 1911, will receive services Thursday at 3 p.m. at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth S. Learey officiating and burial at Middletown Cemetery. Visitation today 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Special Pythian services are scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Graft
Pythian Sisters
McCoy-Leffler
Kenneth S. Learey
Middletown
Death announced of Mrs Mary Wheeler Carlisle resident
Mrs Mary Wheeler former Carlisle resident died Friday at her Cumminsville Ohio home. Services were held at St Patrick Church in Cumminsville with burial in Woodhill Cemetery Franklin. She is survived by Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Mary Wheeler
Cumminsville
St. Patrick's Church
Woodhill
Franklin
Charles
Three Local Red Cross Pioneers Honored in Middletown
Middletown Red Cross Chapter held its annual meeting with three pioneers honored for organizing and sustaining the chapter. 27 members were elected to the Board of Directors including Elmer Barker Dr John Bauer Robert H Bender and many others. Gardner Ellis Gardner and Harlan named honorary members. New board members will meet January 24 to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Middletown
Gardner
Elmer Barker
John Bauer
Robert H. Bender
Monoxide Fumes Overcome Driver Near Lebanon
Russell Carr 28 of Martinsville was found unconscious in a truck at Reed's Truck Stop on US Route 42 two miles southwest of Lebanon after leaving the motor running while he slept. He was headed north with a load of oranges and was taken to Grandview Hospital in Dayton in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Grandview
Dayton
Russell Carr
Martinsville
Warren County
Carr
Reed
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Butler County Commission
Conrad C. Stroh
Paul J. Mehl
Middletown Library Board
KLAMO
Gem City
Levi Birch
Dorothy Diver
Flemre
Ruth Burkett
Frank
Lin
Mrs. Levi
Raymond Richter
Malvern Granaview Hospital
Rigg
Funeral Home Inc
Sportsman’s Club
Manchester
Fred Brosius
F.l Cockman
William Longfellow
Mrs
Grace Adams
Hlvin
Sarah Graft
Social Mon
THUR
G. W. Breiel
Fred B. Cramer
Margaret T. Crane
Russell Dempster
General Tire Service
George E. Denny
John C. Dillon
Sara Ebersole
E. A. Emerson
Ames Gardner
R. A. Gibbs
J. L. Glass
E A. Lampe
Veterans Service Center
Walter Leonard
Armco Employes Independent Federation
L. J Long
Crystal Tissue
James Martindale
Fund Campasign
Robert Q. Millan
Wylie Mitchell
Fund
James F. Mulligan
First National Bank
Dave Regan
Mary Strodtbeck
Tive
Veterans Hospital
Wright. Patterson Field Station Hospital
Spears
Veterans Administration
Appeals Review Board
Board of
Royal Portable
ROYAL
Nea
Royal Botal Royal
Greathouse
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