Alarm System Upgrading Begins March first in city
Actual work on the replacement of the fire alarm and police signal system, funded by a $60,000 bond approved in November 1945, will start March 1. Gamewell Company representatives will establish HQ at the Number One Fire House while work proceeds, with most of the old system being replaced and a new police desk integrating radio telephone and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Schatzmann
Gamewell Company
Upper Newton Falls
N. Y
R. A. Pochel
Pochel
Poéchel
Jackson Day Dinner Set by Democrats in Butler County
Butler County Democratic groups meet in Hamilton to organize the Jackson Day dinner. Henderson Estes names Jack Bush as general committee chair, with Geleese, Dobrozsi, and Lenihan on the panel. Dinner venue is Manchester Hotel with date to be announced. No endorsements for governor. Delegates named include Gree, Phelps, Lenihan, Ward Fink, Riall. Next committee meeting set for Sunday, February 15 in Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County
Henderson Estes
Jack Bush
Thomas A. Geleese
Frank Dobrozsi
Middletown
John Lenihan
Manchester
Frank J. Lausche
Ray T. Miller
Inty
Miller
Harry Gree Thomas Phelps
E Brandho
John J. Lenihan
Ward Fink
E. W. Riall
Hamilwhich
Robert T. Sullivan
Ore Con Oo
Alton Combs
Candon
Common Pleas
Fred W
Richard Ae
Estes
Aerial Survey Urged To Inventory Ohio Timber Resources
E V Roberts director of survey work at the central states forest station urged Ohio officials to conduct an aerial survey to inventory the state's timber resources. He cited recent changes and potential improvements in methods and coverage for accurate timber assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
E. V. Roberts
Central States Forest
The
Ohio On
Svehebio Ann Pee
Paanensun
Drivers Hurt as Cars Crash on Trenton Road
A head on collision on Trenton Road one mile south of Trenton at 8 a.m. left drivers Joseph Chaney 23 of Hamilton and James Miles 57 of Hamilton injured and both taken to Mercy Hospital. Chaney remained semi conscious until noon. Miles treated for facial lacerations and abrasions then dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Road
Trenton
Joseph Chaney
S. A. St
Hamilton
State Trucking Co
Middletown
James Miles
Cleveland St. Hamilton
Mercy Hospital
Cha
Miles
Chaney
American Rolling Mill Declares Cash Dividend
The American Rolling Mill declares a 50 cent per share cash dividend by the board led by R. Hook. Payment to shareholders of record February 15 is delayed from the usual March 25 date due to the stock dividend of 20 percent for December 29, 1947 record holders. cash payout will follow once records are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Rolling Mill One
Mare R. Hook
Owever
Hook
Groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter
The groundhog saw his shadow after emerging from his den, signaling six additional weeks of winter. Middleton and the East and Midwest shivered through the cold as hazy morning sunshine gave way to bright sun by mid morning, confirming the tradition.
Prominent Local Accountant Dies At Hamilton Hospital
Thomas J McDermott a prominent local accountant and tax consultant died at Mercy Hospital Hamilton after four days as a patient. He was a longtime city resident with offices here and in the area and active in the Knights of Columbus Underwriters Association and Holy Name Society. He is survived by his widow Ellen three sons and two daughters. Requiem High Mass will be at St Marys Church and burial in Mt Olive Cemetery Oxford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening. Coroner to issue report Tuesday on another case and funeral arrangements are complete for Miss O Donnell of Franklin.
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Thomas J
Holy Name Society
Schramm
Ellen
Russell
James
Jih
Alice Andreotta
Carmelaen
St. Mary's Church
Sylvester Huser
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Oxford
Hamilton County
Herbert P. Lyle
Miss O’donnell
Chaney Pulp and Paper Co
Franklin
Miss O'Donnell
Jane
Martha Marie
Sisters of Charity
Cincinnati
John
Detroit
Howard
New York City
Edward
Indianapolis
Anglesby
William R Jewell 81 Middletown Grocer and Dealer Dies
William Ransom Jewell 81 of 21% Main St. Middletown died at Middletown Hospital at 7 18 p m after a three year illness He was a former grocer and fruit dealer survived by three daughters Mrs John Sheets Middletown Mrs Roy Shafer_cartizoro New Mexico and Mrs Joseph Hayden Denver Colo two sons William E Jewell and J Elmer Jewell Middletown a niece Mrs M L Browder Dayton 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren Funeral home visitation Tuesday and services Wednesday at the McCoy Leffler funeral home Burial will be in a Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ransson Jewell
Main St
Middletown Hospital
John Sheets
Middletown
Roy Shafer
Cartizoro
New Mexico
Joseph Hayden
Denver
Col
William E. Jewell
J. Elmer Jewell
M. L. Browder
Dayton
McCoy-Leffler
R. R. Weed
Chautauqua death claims longtime Dayton newsman Higgin
J. H. Higgins 75 a former Dayton newspaper man and real estate owner died at his Chau tauqua residence late last night. He had kept a cottage at the summer resort for 20 years and then lived there year round. Survived by his wife. Body sent to Dayton Funeral Home with arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
J. H. Higgins
Dayton
Police Briefs Report Drunkenness and Minor Accidents
Gene Wadell twenty of 3012 Omaha Street received treatment for a hand cut at Middletown Hospital and was jailed on intoxication charges late Saturday. Police logged three minor accidents with vehicle damage but no injuries. Tommie Harris of 1411 Young Street reported a hit and run incident near 902 Eighth Avenue after a car turned from Lincoln Avenue and struck his vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Wadell
Omaha St
Middletown Hospital
Tommie Harris
Young St
Eighth Ave
Lincoln Ave
Mrs An Geline Martz Dies At 69 In Germantown
Mrs An Geline Martz aged 69 died suddenly Sunday at 1 a m on her birthday after a two year illness. She lived on Germantown Route 1 and was a heart attack victim. Survived by sons Arthur Germantown Route 1 and Herbert at home, a brother Jacob Germantown and three granddaughters. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 pm at John Arpp Funeral Home with Rev Richard Vity officiating. Burial in Germantown Cemetery. friends may call after 6 pm tonight.
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Germantown
Angeline Martz
Route 1
Herbert
Jacob
John Arpp
Richard Vity
Germantown Cemetery
John J Thiel 57 Former Middletown Resident Dies
John J Thiel aged 57, longtime Middletown resident, died Saturday evening at Grant Hospital in Columbus where he had lived six years. Survived by seven sons, four brothers including Paul Thiel of Middletown, and two sisters. Services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lukens Funeral Home in London, Ohio. Interment in Kirkwood Cemetery, London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
John J. Thiel
Middletown
Grant Hospital
Paul Thiel
Lukens
London
Kirkwood Cemetery
Grace Matilda Mote Dies at 65 in Franklin
Grace Matilda Mote 65 died Sunday at her Franklin residence on Dearth Rd following a lengthy illness. Survived by husband Foster. two sons Kenneth and Foster Jr. of Franklin. two daughters Lela Wellbaum of Dayton and Beatrice Skinner of Franklin. sisters Stella Penewit of Waynesville and Lela Lamb of Cambridge. and Alva Hartsock of Dayton. Friends may call Anglesby Funeral Home after 2 PM Tuesday. Services at 2 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial in Miami Cemetery at Waynesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Grace Mathilda Mote
Dearth Rd
Foster
Kenneth
Foster, Jr
Lela Wellbaum
Dayton
Beatrice Skinner
Stella Penewit
Waynesville
Lela Lamb
Cambridge
A . Alva Hartsock
Anglesby
Elizabeth O'Donnell dies in Franklin at Good Samaritan
Elizabeth O'Donnell, 52, of Franklin reportedly ended her life at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati last night by choking. Authorities stated no further details were available as the tragedy is investigated.
Punxsutawney Groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter
In Punxsutawney and across Pennsylvania the annual Groundhog Day observation gathers officials from three organizations to watch whether the groundhog sees his shadow. If he does, six more weeks of winter are forecast. if not, spring is near. Last year all three groundhogs saw their shadows amid extreme cold in parts of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
Pennsylvania
Allentown
Nummer Ains
de Leehan
Poling to Speak on World Peace at Local Church
Dr Paul N Poling of Philadelphia will address an open dinner meeting at First Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening on World Peace is military trailing the answer The event draws wide interest and reservations are available by calling the church office The talk follows with an open forum on Universal Military Training and peace led by a local church education committee chaired by Mrs Walter Bender
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul N. Poling
Philadelphia
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Poling
Dad Poling
Christian Herald
Texas
General Assembly
Presbyterian
Walter Bender
Robbery Hearing Postponed for Cincinnati Youth
Hearing for Jack Henson of Cincinnati, held in Lebanon on armed robbery charges tied to the Pony House incident, was postponed to tomorrow at 9 30 a.m. He was given 24 hours to secure counsel after failing to plead today. He is detained with two other youths on the same charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Jack Henson
Cincinnati
Henson
Twoother
Civic Soloist To Be Chosen On Thursday
Auditions to select the soloist for the town Civic Symphony will be held Thursday between five and six p m in Roosevelt Junior High School auditorium. Entries may be mailed or delivered at plans and both vocal and instrumental performers are eligible to compete. The article notes the average American lived sixteen and one half years longer in 1945 than in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Civic Symphony Orchestra
Roosevelt Junior High School
Crippled Children Society Plans County Unit in 1948
Hamilton hosts a Hamilton Butler County meeting as leaders outline a county chapter for the Ohio Society for Crippled Children. A membership drive targets 100 individuals and 25 organizations, with funds channeled to Easter Seal campaigns. Projected committee reviews will screen campaigns before public launch. Leaders Ives Kordenat Burns Waldner Williams Hauser Stoutenm Clark and others join in planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Society For Crippled Children
Butler County
Hamilton
R. Ives
Paul H. Kordenat
Sheldon Burns
P. H. Kordenate
Cam
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Paul Poling
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Ives
Kordenat
L. Waldner
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Land Tg
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