Heating code foes deny licensing provisions and call for workable ordinance
The Sheet Metal Furnace and Roofing Contractors Assn rejects licensing in the proposed heating code accusing it of creating a monopoly and vague inspector duties. Officers fault board setup and say a registration and bonding system would better protect the public while ensuring a legal, workable ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheet Metal
George Beckett
C. C. Clark
Merle Leeds
Charles W. Thompson
Tilmon Ellison
Association
LaPorte
Middletown Heating & Air Conditioning Assn
Ohio
Middletown Soroptimist Waives Formal Meeting for Dinner
The Middletown Soroptimist International held a dinner and Christmas party at Meadows last night. An informal discussion on proposed city water fluoridation occurred, but no formal action was taken until the January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Moratorium On Divorces Began In Butler County Court
The Butler County Common Pleas Court enacted a holiday moratorium on divorce hearings. Judges Fred B. Cramer and P. P. Boll announced no divorce cases will be heard through Christmas. Hearings resume January 7 under the new domestic relations division led by Judge-elect David Black, with possible decrees on pending cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Fred B. Cramer
P. P. Boll
Hamilton
David Black
Springs Feed Frosh Water in Ocean Basins
Several ocean regions contain frosh water rising from subterranean rivers. The phenomenon results from springs escaping beneath the seas, creating pockets of fresh water in marine environments.
Yanks Welcome In Australia at Kiwanis Meeting
Col Arthur George of Miami University AFROTC described Australia as similar in size to the United States with sheep industry as main commerce. He noted no oil or coal, electricity used for cooking, scarce water and vegetation, but noted beaches, two steel mills and several modern civil airfields. He spoke at the Manchester Hotel luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Arthur George
Miami University
Col. George
Kiwanis Club
United States
Bounty
Service Club
Manchester
Boy 10 Struck in Eye by B B Pellet Near Monroe
Billy Ihlen dorf aged 10 of Box 224 Monroe was shot in the right eye when a B B pellet discharged from a jammed gun while he looked into the barrel. Seven stitches were needed, doctors removed the pellet and he was sent for X rays at Middletown Hospital. The final outcome is not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Ihlendorf
William Ihlendorf
Box 224
Monroe
Billy
Family Loses Home In Fire With Trailer Saved
Madison Township family escapes injury when a fire destroyed their small frame home on Woodsdale after Edson Gregston lit a well pump with gasoline on the porch. Fire Chief Frank Maus reports flames blocked further escape but the trailer nearby was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Madison Township
Edson Gregston
Trenton Rt. 1
Woodsdale
Great Miami River
Gregston
Liberty Township
Frank Mays
Maus
Pell Plans Training For Staff
A five day training school for new Butler County sheriff deputies runs Monday through Friday December 17 to 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Hamilton YMCA. Enrollments reach 35 with 21 deputies slated to begin duties when Sheriff-elect takes office January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherloct
Paul Pell
Hamilton
Marts
Beryl Joyce
Common Pleas
Fred B. Cramer
Garret J. Boone
Pell
Rt 4 Mishap Injures 2 Driver Cited
Two drivers injured in a three vehicle crash on Ohio Route 4 about two miles south of the Route 63 intersection at 5 20 p m. Thomas Herold 24 Hamilton had facial hand and knee cuts Maurice Maines 37 Linden Avenue lip cuts and a bruised hip Maines was cited into the court of Mayor Harry Stretcher at Trenton on a driving left of center charge His hearing is set for 7 p m Monday Jerry Higgins 26 Wilmington drove the southbound car that struck the Herold vehicle in the chain reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio 4
Rt. 63
Thomas Herold
Hamilton
Maurice Maines
Linden Ave
Maines
Harry Stretcher
Trenton
Herold
Jerry Higgins
Wilmington
Minor Fires Cause Little Damage Across City
Fire crews from multiple companies responded to two fire incidents here yesterday. At 11:16 p.m. a crane toppled a bucket of heat, igniting an automatic metal baler owned by Blum berg & Cohen, Inc. Later at 3:52 p.m. firemen checked a smoky kitchen stove fire at 319 Garfield St. A third call at 7:02 p.m. involved Mrs. Leota Hunt who, after feeling dizzy, was aided by the emergency squad and taken to Middletown Hospital by ambulance the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Avenue
Blumberg & Cohen, Inc
M. W. Pope
Garfield St
Leota Hunt
Ellen Dr
Fire Department
Wilbraham Rd
Hunt
Middletown Hospital
McCoy- Leffler
Bethel Choir Presents King All Glorious Cantata Sunday
Bethel A M E Church choir will present the Christmas cantata King All Glorious this Sunday at 5 p.m. at the church. The program includes soloists and mixed voices with sections tracing the birth of Christ and featuring songs such as Sing O Heavens and Joy To The World. Ruth Howard directs and organizes, with Jerry Glovier as choir president and Rev. C N Flanigan as pastor.
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Bethel A.M.E
Christ
Judea
Star of
Vote Board Makes Room For Court
Hamilton special report: Butler County Court of Domestic Relations gains courthouse space as the Board of Election offices vacate. Judge elect David Black says hearings may occur in the probate juvenile courtroom until a permanent facility opens, with operation slated for Jan 1 and jurisdiction over juvenile and domestic relations matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County Court of Domestic Relations
Board of Election
David Black
Harry F. Walsh
Probate Juvenile Court
Board of Elections
Driver Fined and Jailed After Monroe Head-On Crash
James Finger of Louisville pleaded guilty to reckless driving after a head-on collision on U S 25 in Monroe. Finger, 27, and Nancy Helsinger, 17, were injured when Finger's car crossed the center line and skidded about 50 feet. Finger paid a $9 fine plus costs but could not pay, and was sent to Butler County jail in Hamilton.
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U. S
Monroe
James Finger
Louisville
Gordon Reed
Finger
Nancy Helsinger
Ralph Helsinger
Middletown
Miss Helsinger
Butler County
Hamilton
Hungarian Relief Urged By Hoover
Former President Herbert Hoover, honorary chairman of First Aid for Hungary, Inc., urges Americans to give freely and quickly to aid Hungarian refugees escaping into Austria as the charity collects money and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
First Aid For
Hungary
Jaycees Find Gavel After 15 Years In Line Of Succession
The Middletown Jaycees ceremony ends a long wait as past presidents present the gavel to current and former leaders starting with Ronald Lane and ending with Vic Wells. Ten past presidents receive honorary life memberships and chal Brewer notes two tree sale locations at Prior Products site and Shaddock's Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Robert Roberts
Roberts
Dave Regan
Middletown Jaycees
Roland Lane
Russell Stevens Jr
Delbert Mann
Tyke Politz
Jack Wilson
David Selvar
Robert Lane
Roy Stoutenborough
Knight Goodman
Chal Brewer
Prior Products Co
Atco Avenue
Shaddock’s Market
Germantown Road
Lutherans to Air Building Plans at Bethlehem Church Meeting
Bethlehem Lutheran Church building committee will review detailed working drawings for a three part building program including the church, fellowship halls and parish house alterations. Architect Adolph Hanson will present with Walter Spindler chairing the meeting at 7 30 p m. committee members include Stanley Crist William Bohman Paul Moyer Arthur Kerscann and Rev Paul Bergsdall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Walter Spindler
Adolph Hanson
Chicago
Spindler
Hanson
Stanley Crist
William Bohman
Paul Moyer
Arthur Kerscann
Paul D. Bergsdall
Butler Firemen Elect Oxford Chief President
The Butler County Firemen's Assn elected Ken Shu maker of Oxford as president during annual elections at South Middletown Fire Department. Stan Lewis of Le Sourdsville was chosen secretary treasurer. The past president is George Schlotterbeck of Hamilton. Dinner was served by the South Middletown auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County Firemen's Assn
Ken Shumaker
Oxford Fire
South Middletown
Stan Lewis
le. Sourdsville
George Schlotterbeck
Hamilton
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K. A. Politz
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John Weber
Robert Lubberger
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Gary Klouman
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