Rainfall Swells Miami River Water Lowering With Day Update
A weekend rainfall swelled the Miami River and tributaries with little sign of last week’s flood conditions. The Miami Conservancy District expects a one foot rise then a drop if no new rain. Road closures persist as high waters from the Little Miami and Ohio rivers affect Green Clermont and Hamilton counties.
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Miami River
Lonnie Gibson
Miami Conservancy District
Little Miami River
Green County
Ohio River
Clermont
Hamilton County
Stolen Nash Recovered After West Carrollton Robbery
Franklin police recovered a two tone 1939 Nash stolen in Franklin from Canal Street and linked it to an armed robbery of a West Carrollton hotdog stand where about 30 dollars was taken. The car was found at Jackson Street with one license plate matching the suspect vehicle as police questioned several people. Claude Holt was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence.
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Franklin
Middletown
West Carrollton
Canal St
Marvin Leis
Mohawk St
Oneida
Jackson St
Miamisburg
Claude Holt
Thirfield Ave
Starick Returns to City Hall After Illness
City Manager H. W. Starick resumed duties today following a five week illness that began with a severe cold after Christmas and led to pneumonia. He reported to work at Middletown Hospital and spent the morning catching up on projects and meeting department heads.
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H. W. Starick
Middletown Hospital
Mayfield PTA Sets Travel Program Tuesday Night
The Traveling Program of the Lemon Monroe School will present at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Mayfield PTA meeting at the school auditorium followed by the regular business session.
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Lemon-Monroe
Mayfield P.T A
Reflections of The Joseph R K Baker and Son Funeral Home
A compact nostalgic look at the Joseph R K Baker and Son Funeral Home detailing its history, services offered, and community role through years. It reflects on the firm's approach to funeral care, family ownership, and local connections.
Youre a Teacher Lesson From a Traffic Stop
Marie Gomez brings color to a shabby district and inspires others as Doane Alex Martin advises his son. A father hesitates at STOP signs, while a traffic officer uses a gentle lesson to show a prominent man that leaders teach by example and promises to reform.
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Marie Gomez
Alex Martin
Tom Martin
Rain Ends Tonight With Cold Spell Ahead
The to be forecast says clearing and cooler weather arrives tonight through Tuesday. A 30 degree low is expected in Middletown Ohio. A 24 hour rain total of 0.68 inches is reported with weekend rainfall reaching 1.78 inches. The Ohio River remains 2.8 feet above flood stage at Cincinnati and temperatures range from 46 to 51.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
A. W. Walstrom
U.S
Harry Gustin
State Highway Department
Green County
Xenia
Pogue
Corwin
Waynesville
Gustin
U. S
Hamilton
Addyston
Coney Island
Clermont County
New Richmond
Hamilton County
Beechmont Levee
Middletown
Gibson
Miami
Avalon
Harlan Park
Woman Hurt In Accident In City Two crashes reported
A woman suffered minor injuries when a car driven by Mary Stethem collided with another car driven by Detroit Brandon at Tytus Ave and Verity Pkwy at 541 p.m. Brandon faced a yield violation charge and posted 100 bond for Traffic Court. Damages were about 150 dollars.
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Louise Morningstar
Mary Stethem
Park Dr
Detroit
Brandon
South Ave
Hamilton
Tytus Ave
Verity Pkwy
Four Middletonians Inducted Friday by Local Board No 10
Local Board No 10 announced four men were inducted last Friday. Middle town residents William Creekbaum and Walter Edward Weber, and Hamilton residents Thomas Steward and John Behrens were named. Rev Bernard A Heuer, American Legion Chaplain, addressed the group.
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Local Board No. 10
Middletown
William Creekbaum
Auburn St
Walter Edward Weber
Linden Ave
Hamilton
Thomas Steward
John Behrens
Moose Lodge
Develinn
Bernard A. Heuer
American Legion
Adventist Youth Present Program At London Farm
A group from the Missionary Volunteer Society of the Seventh Day Adventist Church conducted services at the London Prison Farm Sunday afternoon with several adults. Mrs. B. FE. Sevy led the program, Darwin Heisey performed special music, and Diana Sooy Norman Sooy and Joe Smith presented a film titled Stimulating Study of the Bible.
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Missionary Volunteer Society of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church
London Prison Farm
B. FE. Sevy
Darwin Heisey
Diana Sooy
Norman Sooy
Joe Smith
Arm severed cut after window smash at VFW hall
Police said Whitney Ratliff 22 of 858 Sixth Ave smashed a restroom window at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall late Saturday. He suffered a severe arm cut requiring surgery and was listed in fairly cool condition at Middletown Hospital.
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Whitney Ratliff
Sixth Ave
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ratliff
Middletown Hospital
Camden Man Fatally Burned In Route 725 Accident
A Camden Route 2 man Frank W. Hartman died of third degree burns after a gasoline tank exploded in a two-vehicle crash three miles west of Camden Route 725. Felbert Hill, 30, is in critical condition from burns. Other injured include Charles Barnard of Fairburn and his mother Mrs Helen Smith of Xenia Route 4. Nominations for Butler County offices loom as filing deadline nears with GOP endorsements stirring talk and Democrats fielding candidates for two Legislature seats and two County Commissioner posts.
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Camden
Frank W. Hartman
Camden Route 2
Hamilton
Mercy Hospital
Garret J. Boone
Butler County
Hartman
Felbert Hill
Grandview Hospital
Dayton
Charles Barnard
Fairburn
Helen Smith
Xenia
Hill
Barnard
Preble County
Waynie
Barry
Francine
Freak . Hartman
Lockhaven
Warren County crash leaves three hospitalized
Three people remained in Middletown area hospitals after yesterday's crash at Ohio 63 and 741. Walter A. Schachinger 65 of Prospect Avenue fair to good condition. his wife Helen 64 and passenger Gertrude Apple 66 of Dayton were listed as fair. Elmer W Yoest 41 of Columbus driving on 63 suffered cuts while Nancy Snapp 20 also of Columbus had chin and lip injuries. A Detroit man, Robert Serenberg 33 of Evergreen Street, was treated in Middletown after a Route 25 truck rollover carrying 16 tons of paper. Patrols said a Route 73 collision damaged a patrol car driven by Warren H Rivers 26 of Tytus Avenue. Everett Swan 49 of Dayton was cited for failure to yield.
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Ohio
Warren County
Walter A. Schachinger
Prospect Ave
Middletown Hospital
Helen Schachinger
Gertrude Apple
Sherman St
Dayton
Schachinger
Detroit
Maud
Robert Serenberg
Evergreen St
Serenberg
Warren H. Rivers
Tytus Ave
Middletown
Everett Swan
Fulton St
Swan
Six Youths In Narrow Car Crash Escape
Six youths escaped with minor injuries after a car crashed through a guard rail and overturned into three feet of muddy water near an overhead bridge on Route 73. Driver William Holt Prater, 17, was injured, and passengers Gerald Lawson, James Doughman, George Hall, Toby Nixon, and Jerry Graff sustained various injuries. all were treated and released. John Ross assisted rescuers by wading into the water to aid the trapped youths. The car, owned by Gertrude Doughman, was demolished.
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John Ross
Middletown
William Holt Prater
Buena Ave
Prater
Gertrude Doughman
Gerald Lawson
Brentwood St
James Doughman
George Hall
Highland St
Toby Nixon
Carolina St
Jerry Graff
Sheffield St
Middletown Nation's Safety Leader Fifth Straight Month
Middletown holds top national safety rank for November 1951 in a year long drive sponsored by National Safety for Middletown industries. The area shows a 44 percent improvement over last year with 44 percent fewer accidents and 82 percent less severe incidents. With 91 points, Middletown leads Grand Rapids at 73 and Baltimore at 67. Hamilton trails with 32 points over five months.
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Middletown
National Safety For Middletown Industries
Middletown Council
Grand Rapids
Baltimore
Hamilton
Plate Lunch Police Aid False Alarm Rescue
Police responded to a report of a choking man early today. They found a swallowed partial plate had lodged briefly in his throat but it was removed and he recovered without injury.
Seven Trucking Firms Back To Work Under AFL Contract Talks
Seven of twelve Middletown Franklin area trucking firms returned to operation today after agreeing to sign the AFL Teamsters contract now being negotiated in Chicago. The four day old strike has halted about 7 000 tons of movement since 95 union drivers were called out midnight Thursday. By 11 a.m. today about 30 drivers were on the job.
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Middletown-Franklin
AFL Teamsters
Chicago
Strike Still On As Ohio Truckers Hold Out In Middletown
Lester Hudson of Local 836 says drivers for five Middletown area operators remain on strike while listed firms continue operation. Milk haulers run. contracts expire March 15. In Columbus, 82 Ohio carriers rejected AFL demands. about 3,000 drivers still on strike. Federal mediation moves in Memphis to restart freight. city truck services continue.
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Lester Hudson
Truck Drivers Union Local 836
International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union
AFL
Middletown
Wilson Motor Transit
Dumford, Harvey
Miami Terminals
Hauselman Transportation Company
Ohio Delivery
Franklin Transit
CCC
Maxwell Company
Haeckle's Express
Hudson
Stewart
Chicago
Columbus
Ohio
Associated Press
James R. Riley
Memphis, Tenn
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Cincinnati
Firemen Busy But Damage Is Slight Over Weekend
Middletown fire crews responded to four incidents with minimal damage. A false alarm at the former Eversharp plant, now a warehouse for Joseph Seagram and Son, stemmed from a sprinkler leak on North Broad Street. A short circuit ignited an awning at Benno Mendel Furniture, 1751 Central Ave. soot burning in a chimney at L C Moore, 2201 Woodlawn Ave caused light smoke. Herman Wingel, 2610 Fleming Rd, had a burnt-out flue with negligible damage.
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Middletown
Eversharp
Joseph Seagram and Son Company
North Broad St
Benno Mendel
Central Ave
L. C. Moore
Woodlawn Ave
Herman Wingel
Fleming Rd
Beckford Urges Graduates Take Responsibility
Beckford warns 120 Miami University graduates that neglecting civic duties threatens government confidence. He calls for greater participation by college graduates in government and cites dangers of unqualified leadership. Dr. Paul M. Green and Dr. C. W Kreger attended as officials at the ceremony.
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Oxford
Miami University
Walter C. Beckford
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company
Beckford
Paul M. Green
College of Commerce and Business Administration
University of Illinois
C. W Kreger
Miami
Paramount Racket Showings This Week at 1:20 3:20 5:30 7:30 9:40
Strand screens Pre historic Women at 1:15 3:55 6:35 9:10 and Dal ton's Women at 2:35 5:15 7:45 10:20. Paramount features The Racket on Monday and Tuesday with five nightly starts.
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Paramount
Strand
Prehistoric
Dalton
Butler County Democrats Endorse Unopposed May Primary Candates
At a Hamilton meeting the Butler County Democrats endorsed all unopposed candidates for the May Primary, a break with precedent. The deadline for petitions is Wednesday at 6 30 p m. The committee started steps toward promoting a Jackson Jefferson Day Dinner with date and place yet to be announced. Greg Holbrook named to coordinate arrangements: Jackson Bosch Harry Dell Thomas Feltz Arthur Reiff Jess Pochard Edward Fink Frank Dobrozsi Harry B Grievey John Lenihan Tom Galeese. The group recommended George Brandhoff for a four year term on the Butler County Board of Elections, a post held by Brandhoff the last 18 years.
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Butler County
Democrats
Hamilton
Democratic
Greg Holbrook
Jackson Bosch
Harry Dell
Middletown
Thomas Feltz
Arthur Reiff
Jess Pochard
Edward Fink
Frank Dobrozsi
Harry B. Grievey
John Lenihan
Tom Galeese
George Brandhoff
Butler Countyard
Brandhoff
Rennel Concentrate Promises Weight Loss Breakthrough
Myrtle Wellenberg of Cleveland Ohio touts Rennel Concentrate claiming a 25 pound loss and reduced hunger. The ad urges mixing liquid Rennel with grapefruit juice and taking two tablespoonfuls twice daily with a money back guarantee.
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Myrtle Wellenberg
East
St.leveland
Ohio
Rennel
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Michael Takach
Young St
Elza Shumaker
Hanover St
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Butler
Democratic Party
Republican Organization
GOP
Kathryn Wetzel
George C. McCandless
Warren
Brown
Tommy Rose
McCandless
Rose
Gordon Augspurger
Art Reiff
Court House
Howard Wilson
Wilson
Point Drive-In
Charles Dumford
The
Dumford Trucking Company
Sam Tutt
Riley
AFL Central States Drivers Council
AFL Teamsters Union
Midwestern
Trucking Employers Bureau
Interstate Commerce Commission
Germantoms
ROY A. White CO
Areel
Hauselman Transportation CO
Park ST
Aero-Mayflower Transit Co
Nationwide Furniture Movers
N. Clinton St
Gough-Lamb Cleaners, Inc
Erle A. Hanson, Pres
Saintone Dry Cleaning
Samitone
Rocco
Charles ST
Erle Hanson
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