January Construction Permits Hit Record High in 10 Years
January building permits totalled 257,900 dollars, the highest for January in a decade, led by 19 family units mostly apartments on Grand Ave. Armco Steel sought three permits for 39,500 dollars in February work, including a 23,000 dollar open hearth extension. New permits at 1203 and 1227 Central Ave. totalled 2,100 dollars, with ultra modern glass fronts for two shops.
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Grand Ave
Armco Steel Corporation
Carson
J. P. Flanagan
Armco
Central Ave
Dave Selvar
Virginia
Benjamin Sawyer
Central
Clifford Sawyer
John X. Smith
United Welding
Lafayette St
Dave Finkelman
Commissioner’s Office
Vasicee
Gees
Ees
Polio Drive Extended to February 12 in Middletown
Co chairs Martin Thomas and John Fitzgerald said bad weather and a late start on the door to door canvass prompted a two week extension to February 12. The Broad Street Central Avenue booth closed with $495.81 raised and total booth collections at $3,978.50. a Midway Roller Rink event added $171.65 as other fund events were planned this week.
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Middletown
Martin Thomas
John Fitzgerald
Thomas
Broad St
Central Ave
Rsba
Fraternal Order of Police
Associate Lodge
Bids Rejected for U S Boatyard at Old Lock No 4
War Assets Administrator Harry F. Ritter announced that all bids for the purchase of the U S boatyard at Old Lock No 4 North Charleroi Pennsylvania have been rejected as inadequate.
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Cincinnati
Harry FE. Ritter
War Assets Administration
U. S
Old Lock No. 4
North Charleroi
Homes to Rise at Park Drive by Hammond Construction
Eight thousand dollar houses are slated for construction by the Hammond Construction Company of Hamilton. One home at 1607 Park Drive will be owned by William Withey, and the adjacent 1611 Park Drive residence will be occupied by Cecil W. Carleton. Both structures are story and a half frame Peaseway style.
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Hammond Construction Company
Hamilton
Park Dr
William Withey
Cecil W. Carleton
Peaseway
Veloz and Yoland a third son born yesterday
Hollywood dancers Mr and Mrs Frank Veloz better known as Veloz and Yoland a welcomed their third son yesterday. The news confirms the birth as a joyful addition to the famed duo.
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Hollywood
Frank Veloz
Veloz
Yolanda
Court Drops News Agency Eviction Case
Eviction proceedings against the Dixie News Agency and owner Marvin D. Clark were dropped by the Civil Court with a judgment of cost against the defendant amounting to about $2. Judge Alton H. Combs presided. The Milner Hotels, Inc. and Casper and Casper represented by Milner’s lawyers filed the action. The agency and the inter city bus terminal moved last week to Clinton Street and Reynolds Avenue after two years in the Milner Hotel lobby. Clark said there is no ill feeling with the Milner Hotel. The Commercial Realty Company, owner of the building, had threatened to renegotiate a new lease to pursue eviction. The bus terminal and news agency have been operating from the new site for three days.
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Dixie News Agency
Marvin D. Clark
Alton H. Combs
Casper
Milner Hotels, Inc
Inter-City
Milner
Clinton St
Reynolds Ave
Clark
Milner Hotel
Commercial Realty Company
Youth Group Considers Adopting War Orphan
The Maccabees youth group of Beth Sholom led by Rabbi Nandor Marton met yesterday afternoon at the synagogue to discuss plans to adopt a European war orphan. President Ronald Agronin and officers will meet to formulate a concrete plan for a vote at the next meeting. Games followed the business session.
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The
Maccabees
Beth Sholom
Nandor Marton
Ronald Agronin
Merchants Ready Clover Day Plans
Donald B. Folger announced a Retail Merchants Association meeting to discuss Clover Days sales promotion. The event is slated for February 24 25 and 26 with the annual meeting set for February 22.
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Retail Merchants Association
Donald B. Folger
Chamber of Commer
Folger
If It's Freezy Take It Easy Safe Driving Rules Urged
Chief of Police Thomas Carmody warned motorists after snow blanketed the city, stressing slower speeds and careful driving at corners with signals during slippery streets. Paul Wilson of Middle town Safety Council emphasized reducing speed as key to preventing accidents, noting January and February see the highest traffic fatalities.
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Thomas Carmody
Carmody
Paul Wilson
Middletown
Wilson
National Safety Council
Kids Dig Out Sleds And Head For Hills
Middletown children rush home from school to fetch sleds as a three inch snow blankets the area. Armco Park opens daily 3 30 to 5 30 pm for sledding while snow lasts, with weekend hours noon to 5 30 pm. Vehicles urged to stay on roads for safety as forecasts call for continued cold and clouds. Temperatures yesterday reached 28 with a 18 low, today dipping to 19 then rising to 21 by late morning.
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Middletown
Armco Park
Armco
Fire chiefs plan session on aid to North Middletown
North Middletown fire officials will meet with City Fire Department to discuss the extent of protection offered within the taxing district. Fire Chief William Fishbaugh proposed conditions including relief for mechanical breakdowns and aid at fires within the village or its boundaries, with limits on responses outside corporate limits.
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North Middletown Fire Department
Fire Department
Wiliam Fishbaugh
William Long
North Middletown Fire Association
Manchester Road
Lyman Nein
Nein
Fishbaugh
North Middletown
Coffey Confers With President Truman In Washington
Martin V. Coffey of Middletown, chair of the new Selective Service Appeal Board, met yesterday with President Truman in Washington. He announced an organization meeting in progress with fellow board members Paul Griffith and Paul Wollman. The President said the board has an important job evaluating appeals from Selective Service rulings. Coffey is sales manager of the Miami Cabinet firm and a past commander of Ohio American Legion.
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Martin V. Coffey
Middletown
Selective Service Appeal Board
Truman
Washington, D. C
Paul Griffith
Paul Wollman
Washington
Selective Service Board
Coffey
Miami
Ohio Department of the American Legion
Brakeman Found Dead On Engine
WOOSTER Ohio AP crews on a Pennsylvania railroad freight train found the body of brakeman Robert Herrick Shook 27 of Alliance Ohio on a coal engine tender after passing Wooster. Coroner L A Adeir called the death apparently accidental noting Shook was likely struck by an object while atop the tender the night before. Crewmen last saw him alive at Millbrook west of Wooster.
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Wooster, O
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wooster
Robert Herrick Shook
Alliance
Wayne County
L. A. Adeir
Millbrook
Here
Ohio Lawmaker Frederick C. Smith Ill in Marion
Congressman Frederick C. Smith of the Eighth District was taken ill Sunday while staying at his Marion home and remains a patient at Smith Clinic. His son, Dr. F G Smith, said condition improved but the illness nature was not disclosed. Some watch springs measure a third as thick as human hair.
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Marion
Frederick C. Smith
Smith Clinic
F. G. Smith
Watch Springs
Bromfield Named Head Of Drive For Mental Health Funds
Columbus AP reports author Louis Bromfield was chosen campaign chairman to lead a $100,000 Ohio drive for mental health support. The sale runs now through February 14, backing informational and research work and a preventive program with committee members Joseph Fichter Judge Carl Weygandt and Harry Culbreath.
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Columbus
Louis Bromfield
Ohio
Ohio Mental Health Hygiene Association
Bromfield
Joseph Fichter
Ohio Grange
Carl V. Weygandt
Ohio Supreme Court
Harry W. Culbreath
Ohio Farm Bureau
Third Anniversary of Dixie Fire Remembrance at Middletown
Veteran members of the Middletown Fire Department recalled the third anniversary of a $200000 downtown blaze that threatened the heart of the city. Nine firefighters were injured eight hours into bitter cold as gas mains exploded near Central Ave and Main St. The fire gutted Dixie News Reeves Jewelry and Ervin Drug, with multiple offices damaged. Injured included Robert Barnes Stephen McCue Donald Christman Chief William Fishbaugh Harold Fisher and others.
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Middletown
Dixie News
Reeves Jewelry Store
Ervin Drug Company
Central Ave
Main St
Robert E. Barnes
Stephen McCue
Donald Christman
Chif
William Fishbaugh
Harold Fisher
Mark Leight
Eugene Fishbauggh
Milan Alexander
Richard Minor
Police Briefs Show Disorderly Charge and Theft Reports
Charles Klopf, 66, of 300 Crawford St., was charged with disorderly conduct after a last night arrest. Mary Mathews reported the loss of a purse with $23. Ella Skinner reported her car, plate 460 ME, stolen from Manchester Ave. and Broad St. between 8 and 11 p.m. yesterday. Donald Wells, 26, of 617 Malvern St., was charged with assault and battery in a warrant signed by bus driver Claude Lovelace. Wells said he paid fare and struck Lovelace after the driver discarded his overcoat. Ross Kramer reported first aid for Rosalee Harden, 10, of Veteran's Village, bitten by a dog yesterday morning. owner ordered to keep the animal tied 14 days.
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Charles Klopf
Crawford St
Ella Skinner
Auburn St
Manchester Ave
Broad St
Donald Wells
Malvern St
Claude Lovelace
Lovelace
Wells
Ross Kramer
South School
Rosalee Harden
At the Movies Paramount Schedule Overview
Paramount presents a busy program with Cary Grant and Franchot Tone in Every Girl Should Be Married showing at 1 48, 3 48, 5 38, 7 48 and 9 48 p m. Pitfall stars Dick Powell and Elizabeth Scott at 1 30, 3 30, 5 40, 7 40 and 9 30 p m. Stage Coach with John Wayne and Claire Trevor at 3 10, 6 35 and 9 55 p m. Long Voyage Home features Wayne and Mitchell at 1 40, 5 05 and 8 25 p m. Amazing Mr X with Turhan Bey and Lynn Bari at 2 15, 4 55, 7 35 and 10 15 p m. Angry God with an all native cast at 1 15, 3 55, 6 35 and 9 15 p m.
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Cary Grant
Franchot Tone
Dick Powell
Lizabeth Scott
John Wayne
Claire Trevor
Thomas Mitchell
Turhan Bey
Lynn Bari
Angry God
Coyotes Switch Meeting Grounds Each Night to Yodel After Dark
Wildlife observers note coyotes select new roosting and singing sites each night, avoiding repetition of the same meeting ground on successive evenings. The behavior increases nocturnal noise in diverse urban areas and challenges researchers tracking ranges.
Commission to hear locals over electrical permit charges
City Commission will hear Orville Corson and local electricians on permit fee methods for electrical work. Corson opposes basing charges on outlets, citing clearer checks under circuit-based rates used in Cincinnati and Hamilton. Revised fees would raise inspection costs and add reinspection charges, while electricians seek fee changes. Hamilton wage talks loom as unions push for raises for journeymen and foremen ahead of May 1 contract expirations.
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Orville Corson
City Commission
Commission
Corson
Carson
Cincinnati
Dayton
Hamilton
Butler County
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, A, F
Middletown
Frank Vidourek
Vidourek
Plumbers and
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