Smoke Abatement Efforts Continue Amid Surveys Indicated
A Cincinnati committee letter to J Schatzmann prompts continued city action on smoke abatement. An extensive survey of industrial, commercial, and residential coal users showed potential for further study. The City Commission expanded the abatement committee with new members. recent surveys indicate high compliance with recommendations. AIR BOARD REELECTED Lebanon The Warren County Fair Board held its annual reorganizational meeting and reelected officers: Lyle Stewart president, Thomas Barnhart vice president, McClure Ralston treasurer, Corwin Nixon secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Incinnati Coal Producers Committee
J. Schatzmann
Cincinnati
Middlewn
Fce
AIR Board
Lebanon
Warren County Fair Board
Lyle Stewart
Presidnt
Thomas Barnhart
Franklin
Vic
McClure Ralston
Corwin Nixon
Teachers Hear NEA Official at Middletown Meeting
Classroom teachers from Middletown and surrounding areas will hear Mrs. Sarah Caldwell president of the National Education Association Department of Classroom Teachers speak on the problems of education at the regular meeting of the local CTA tomorrow at 8 15 p m in Roosevelt Junior High School auditorium A special dinner will precede the program for the executive board of the Middletown Milton CTA The guest speaker a noted educator with degrees from Georgia State University Columbia University Penn State and the University of Akron is described by the NEA president as progressive and skilled in human relations W S Geckeler will introduce Caldwell whose audience includes teachers in Lemon Township banks in schools and other districts in Butler and Warren Counties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midetown
Sarah Caldell
Nationalducation Association
Roosevelt
Manchester
CTA of
Middletown
Ralph Ringgenberg
Caldwell
Akron
Inio Education Association
Georgia State College For
Middletown City Finances: Attorney Reports Strong Condition
Middletown is in excellent financial condition says City Attorney Fred J Schatzmann at a Civitan Club noon meeting. He notes revenues exceeded expectations enabling $35 000 in Christmas bonuses without affecting planned projects and cites depot relocation sewer Wildwood crossing and airport as future or ongoing citywide efforts with some projects delayed by high construction costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Schatzmann
Civitan Club
Middletown
Schatzman
Wildwood Crossing
Dazey Re elected Middletown Sportsmen Club President
Don Dazey was reelected president of the Middletown Sportsmen's Club at a session last night at the clubhouse on Michael Road in West Middletown. William Long was named vice president, Harry Lewis treasurer, and David Selvar secretary, with three new three year terms filled on the nine member board by Roy Davidson William Long and George Koeppel. Amused by Waite Hoyt a former Yankee pitcher. he entertained on the lighter side of baseball with anecdotes involving Ruth Ruppert Dugan and other legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Dazey
Middletown
Waite Hoyt
Michael Rd
West Middletown
William Long
Harry Lewis
David Selvar
Roy Davidson
George Koeppel
Hoyt
New York
Brothers Charged With Cable Theft Arrested in Lebanon
Two South Lebanon brothers, Howard Ruffner, 23, and Joseph Ruffner, were apprehended by Sheriff Gerald W. Couden on Tuesday and charged with stealing cable from the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Authorities report the men were caught in the act and face formal charges.
City Employees receive year end bonus from Commission
First City employees gathered at the City Building as Christmas bonuses were handed out along with a Yuletide letter signed by all five City Commission members. The commission praised the city’s operations over the past year and expressed confidence for 1949. Police and other building staff sent thanks for the generous bonuses. The building was festively decorated with wreaths and six blue-lit Christmas trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Police Department
Farmhand Captured After Preble County Shooting
AP reports 24 year old Edwin Captin, captured by a 50 man posse after wounding gun salesman Everett Lehman in Preble County. Captin, who shouted this is a stickup, was charged with shooting with intent to wound and grand larceny. Lehman treated at Richmond hospital in stable condition.
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Lehman
Galoyean
Captin
Richmond
Ind
Ruffner 24 arraigned in Warren County Court
Ruffner 24 was arraigned before Squire Clarence F Banker, fined 50 dollars plus costs, and given 30 day jail terms in Warren County Jail. Two juveniles picked up with him were placed in the Juvenile Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruffner
Squire Clarence F. Banker
Warren County
Couden
Minor city accidents report three fender benders
Three minor crashes in the city last night caused no injuries. Frank J. Shinn and John R. Watson collided at Central Ave and Wall St with $400 total damage split between their cars. Reuben Pelfrey hit Joseph Heffner on Charles St, damaging both vehicles. Taxis James Myers and Alfred Pennington were damaged at Charles St and Manchester Ave. A note on Ospreys mentions birds carrying water to moisten nests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Shinn
Woodlawn Ave
John R. Watson
Grand Ave
Central Ave
Wall St
Watson
Shinn
Reuben Pelfrey
Taylor Ave
Charles St
Joseph Heffner
Neibar St
James Myers
Young St
Alfred Pennington
Manchester Ave
Butler County Ohio legal notice in Shetter v Connolly
Paul Shetter sues Arthur J. Connelly in the Butler County Court of Common Pleas for 240 dollars plus interest on a promissory note. An attachment seeks to reach Connelly’s real estate in Lemon Township to satisfy any judgment. Defendant must answer by February 12, 1949. attorney Maxwell Finkleman represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Common Pleas
Butler County
Ohio
Paul Shetter
Arthur J. Connelly
Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks
California
Oneida
Miami Rivers
Lemon Township
James P. Davis
Katherine Davis
Maxwell Finkleman
Sears Roebuck & Cqo
Venturas Boulevard
Sears, Roebuck ,& CO
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Maxwell Vukieren
Ahha
Sale of Seals Continues Lag in County Appeal
Returns from the Christmas Seal Sale lag behind last year as total county receipts reach 13682.05, with Middletown area at 4178.65. Officials highlight funds support a mobile X ray unit and free chest X rays while hoping for a late surge before Christmas. Seals available by phone 2-1106 or at the Civic Association Bureau of Public Health office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Spindler
Middletown
Lillian D. Sebald
Butler County
J. Paul Albert
Vernon Roden
Hamilton
Charles G. Greig
The
Tuberculosis Association
Bureau of Public Health
Civic Association
Sizemore Guilty In Manslaughter Verdict
A Butler County jury deliberated 25 minutes to find Harry B. Sizemore guilty of second degree manslaughter in the July 19 traffic crash that killed three people including Walter Brown. Sizemore claimed Porter was driving. authorities say Sizemore crossed the center line while trying to pass a truck. Judge Boll will set sentencing after a new trial motion is ruled on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Sizemore
Middletown
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Sizemore
Walter Brown
Franklin Route 1
Butler County
Irene Winifred Brooks
England
William G. Porter
South Broad St
Brown
P. P. Boll
Porter
George Roberts
Luther Bradley
Azella Robinson
Essie Watson
At the Movies and Public Notice Overview
The Times lists Paramount showings Luck of the Irish Flowing Gold and Gods Country and the Woman with multiple daily screenings. A Sears Roebuck & Co. lawsuit against Arthur J. Connelly seeks $373.87 plus interest and places an attachment on Lot No. 2 in Butler County Ohio, requiring response by February 12, 1949.
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEA
Civitans
Middletown Sportsmen Club
Leo Homan
Carey
Elmer Schenck
Koeppel
S. H. Kitchen
James Diefenbach
First City
Preble County
Wedgewood
Spode
Rose Budchintz
Place
Fugi
Jewelry and Appliance
Carrie Phillips
Nell Waltner
Samuel Gerber
Mary Lodder
Clara Benzing
Mary Louise Harding
James L. Huston
James Fisher
AT the Movies
Paramount
Tyrone Power
Anne Baxter
Pat O’brien
John Garfield
George Brent
Beverly Roberts
Riggs Funeral Home, Inc
North Broad Street
Harold W. Jones
Pta
Middletown, Ohio
Tueg Gisue Wanda
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