City deaths from auto crashes rise to sixty two in 1962
The city recorded ten automobile fatalities in 1962, up from four in 1961, including a July 21 head on collision on Verity Parkway that killed Mrs Lena Sparks and James E Davis and his wife Verna, with subsequent deaths linked to crashes on Tytus Avenue, Stanley Street, South Main Street and a city bus incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verity Parkway
Lena Sparks
Franklin
James E. Davis
Verna
Jerry Sparks
William Lewis
Eaton Ave
Tytus Avenue
Alfonso Tate
17Th Ave
Veribty Parkway
William Lansdale
Jewell Ave
Jewell Street
Lena Schirm
Aberdeen Drive
Central Avenue
Building Fires Led 1962 List
The Middletown Fire Department logged a busy year in 1962 with a long record of trips and building fires. The ninemonth span highlighted response patterns, response times, and notable incidents that shaped the department’s operations and training needs for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Fire Department
Busy Year At Miami Valley Humane Association Shelter
The 1962 yearend report notes the Miami Valley Humane Association prepared for its Jan. 17 1963 annual meeting marking its 10th birthday in 1962. Shelters logged 6574 animals handled including 2622 stray dogs 950 dogs and 319 cats from Middletown warden and 2374 cats plus 1558 owner surrendered dogs and puppies and 1358 owner surrendered puppies. Dog licenses sold in Butler County reached 18548 with about 25 percent issued via the shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Valley Humane Association
Middletown
Butler County
Hamilton
Trenton Road
State Aid To Schools Old Problem In Ohio
A 1913 Ohio survey on public schools warned of low teacher training, meager salaries, and inadequate facilities. It led to recommendations later adopted, noting feather dusters as ineffective for dust control and outlining state aid totals then and now nearing $465.5 million for a two-year period ending next June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Commonwealth
Anf
Commission
Official Quits In Blue Law Hassle
Wooster Ohio AP Paul Malarky civilian defense director resigns saying he has become an embarrassment to city hall over Sunday blue laws enforcement. He cites a conflict of interest with Wayne County officials and the Dairy Isle stores he owns amid recent legal action involving his wife and Max Varian. He has held the post since 1946 with a break for Korea duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Ohio
Paul Malarky
Wooster Civil Defense Director
Malarky
Germaine
Max Varian
Dairy Isle
Wayne County
Dairy Isles
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Akron
Davis Auto
Harold Eugene Flaugher
Central Ave
Roger Lawson
Jefferson Road
Lawson
Stanley Street
Karl Edwards
South Main Street
North Verity Parkway
Sand & Gravel Co
S. Main St
Ohio General Assembly
James M. Cox
Oliver J. Thatcher
Wilmington
William L. Allendorf
Sandusky
M. Edith Campbell
Cincinnati
Horace L. Brittain
New York
Bargain Outlet Store
Charles ST
The
Old
Albers Bldg
Blue Law
Hassle
Night
Reg
Triple Dresser
Drexel
Rirhnan Rug
N. Broad
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