Health board merger urged by Butler County Medical Society
City Commission heard letters urging consolidation of all county and city boards of health into a single county wide system with a physician health officer and higher salary. A meeting to push the consolidation was set for Monday with E A Graber as speaker. Urban renewal speed up urged by Mayor's Advisory Committee. Also on the agenda a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio report on Middletown passenger service and a municipal salaries review by City Manager Charles W Thompson.
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Boards of Health
Butler County
Butler County Medical Society
Buller County
Middletown
Hamilton
Medical Association
E. A. Graber
Ohio Department of Health
City Commission
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
New York Central System
Charles W. Thompson
Ohio Bell Seeks Major Rate Increase In Middletown
Ohio Bell Telephone Co filed with the Public Utilities Commission for higher residence rates in the Middletown area. The plan adds two rate zones, expands rural service, and raises charges for business lines, measured service, and extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Public Utpities Commission
Ohio Bell
Polio Drive Nears Ten Thousand In Middletown
The Middletown polio drive nears the $10 000 mark with additional donations expected The initial 5908 collected last Thursday in a Mothers March area swelled nearly 200 by letter gifts per Mrs Fenton Hall Butler County Mothers March chairman Contributions from last night’s Oxford march not yet in The polio booth effort ended only 17223 behind last year’s total of 3668 35 Middletown Lions Club members raised 20634 at the booth Friday band members 3145 Saturday Coffee Day proceeds Friday totaled 56040
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Middletown
Fenton Hall
Butler County
Oxford
Gene Goecke
Middletown Lions Club
Pilot Film The Professor Shows On WHIO Tonight
A locally produced TV pilot film titled The Professor will air on Channel 7 WHIO at 6 p m replacing the usual Little Rascals children’s program. The half hour film, written and produced in Dayton and filmed in Dayton, features actors from Middletown Dayton and New York.
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WHIO
Dayton
Middletown
New York
Okeana Grocery Robbery Reported In Okeana Ohio
Intruders broke a lock at Morgan's Super Market on Route 126 Okeana and took 1350.17 in cash checks and loot. Fred Morgan provides details about missing checks 497.06 and 761.46 in cash and a safe from the drawer along with jewelry cigarettes coffee and old coins.
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Hamilton
Morgan
Rt. 126
Okeana
Fred Morgan
Cincinnati-Brookville Rd
State bids sought for Hawthornesden hospital unit
Columbus Ohio state officials invited bids for construction of a reception and intensive treatment unit at Hawthornsden State Hospital near Cleveland. The project aims to expand capable care for mental health patients and improve facility services.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hawthornsden State Hospital
Cleveland
Carmody To Honor Ruth Lyons On Middle town Show
Middletown City Commission Chairman Francis Carmody will appear tomorrow on the Ruth Lyons Show as the All America City Week climax. Lyons hosts Miss Lyons 50-50 Club on WLWT with outlets in Indianapolis Dayton and Columbus. The program runs noon to 1 30 PM and Carmody will explain Middletown’s 1957 All America City award background and present Lyons a certificate making her honorary Mrs Middletown. He lauds public relations efforts and credits Dean Phillips, Jim Elder, and the news subcommittee for securing the telecast from Illinois to Tennessee.
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City Commission
Francis Carmody
Ruth Lyons
Middletown
Miss Lyons
WLWT
Indianapolis
Dayton
Columbus
Carmody
Dean Phillips
Jim Elder
Illinois
Pittsburgh
Tennessee
Banquet Plans Set to Honor City Honors at Noon Salute
Plans moved ahead for a Wednesday banquet where the city will formally acknowledge its honors. Only 35 tickets remained on sale this morning at the Chamber of Commerce office at the Man ester Hotel as all industries planned to sound whistles at noon tomorrow in salute.
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Chamber of Commerce
Manester Hotel
Editor Announces Democratic Run for Third Ohio District
Hamilton editor Collopy said he will seek the Democratic nomination for Congress from Ohio's Third District at the May 6 primary. Hamilton attorney Harry Wilks has filed petitions, Dayton attorney Thomas Talbot hints he will enter, while the incumbent Republican Paul F. Schenck seeks re election from Dayton.
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Hamilton
Ward Collopy
Warren St
Dayton
The
Civil Service News
Congress
Ohio
Harry Wilks
Thomas Talbot
Paul F. Schenck
Wrong Minister Named In All America City Parade Story
The Rev. Willie Robinson associate pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church gave the invocation at Sunday's All America City parade ceremonies. Previous reports incorrectly named the Rev. R. L. Robinson of Union Baptist Church.
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Willie Robinson
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
R. L. Robinson
Union Baptist Church
Roy Nickell Eye Test Pending at Columbia Presbyterian
In New York Doctors expect results by Wednesday from the exploratory biopsy on three year old Roy Eugene Nickell who lost sight in his right eye to a tumor. Roy and his mother traveled from Excello near Middletown Ohio with funds raised by local civic groups and support from the American Cancer Society.
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New York
Roy Eugene Nickell
Roy
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Ernest L. Nickell
Excelle
Middletown
Ohio
American Cancer Society
Middletown Journal
Algernon B. Reese
Excello
Three Motorists Cited In Local Accidents
Three drivers were cited in municipal court after city accidents yesterday. No injuries were reported. Alfred Meader aged 60 of 2822 Goldman Ave faced a red light violation after a collision at Clark Street and Manchester Avenue at 9 55 a.m. Ernest Kepler aged 66 of German town was cited for failure to yield after a crash with Francis O Flynn at 1800 block of Central Avenue at 2 10 p.m. Alma Manning aged 33 Webster Street was cited for failure to yield after a collision with taxi driver Ovie Griggs at Broad Street and Columbia Avenue. Damage totaled 200 to 900 dollars in the reported incidents.
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Alfred Meader
Goldman Ave
Thomas Head
Dayton
Clark
Manchester Avenue
Ernest Kepler
Germantown
Francis O'Flynn
Iglehart St
Central Avenue
Alma Manning
Webster St
Ovie Griggs
Brentwood St
Broad Street
Columbia Avenue
Dean Case Referred To Gov O Neill
Homer Jack Dean, serving life for the 1947 slaying of Elmo Rice, has been referred to Gov. C William O Neill. Franklin County prosecutor Samuel L Devine said a resume was sent after Judge Joseph M Harter declined to sign journal entries. The entries could trigger a new trial or return Dean to prison.
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Columbus
Ohio
Homer Jack Dean
Elmo Rice
C. William O'Neill
Franklin County
Samuel L. Devine
Common Pleas
Joseph M. Harter
Dean
Harter
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Money Just Slips Away
A nationwide survey by American Express estimates Americans lose over 100 million dollars yearly due to careless handling. Horace Foulks notes losses from pocket picking bag-snatching leaving money in hotel rooms hiding it in furnaces mailing letters without return addresses and letting money slip through holes in clothes.
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Philadelphia
American Express Co
Horace Foulks
American Express
Middletown Auto Show Winners Named for Mink Prizes
Four Middletown area residents won mink prizes at the Middletown Auto Show held at the iOhio National Guard Armory. Mrs Violet Elam won the mink store, while Ruth Downey James Bowser and Howard Wells Jr. won mink scarfs. Proceeds benefit Optimist Club youth programs and the needy children's Christmas party. Ten new car dealers participated and attendance was satisfactory.
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Middletown
Ross St
James Bowser
Farmersville
Howard Wells Jr
Miamisburg
Gene Switzer
Optimist Club
Charles Terhune
New Car Dealers Assn
Optimist
Optimist Boys Club
Dance Pupils On Program At PTO
Students of the Lubbers School of Dancing will present a special program at the Oneida PTO meeting at 7 30 p m. Lloyd Collier will lead the business meeting that will follow. Plans are to be made for a PTO community project.
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Lubbers School of Dancing
Oneida
PTO
Lloyd Collier
Knitting’s Scottish Roots Traced to 16th Century
The article suggests knitting began in Scotland around the early 1500s, tracing the craft’s origins to that era and region. It notes the practice likely emerged locally before spreading to other areas.
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Scotland
Clue Fades In Shooting Of Deputy
Warren County deputy George Carrel was shot on Erwin Road Saturday morning. A whisky stamp found at the scene led to a woman with an iron clad alibi and to pictures of suspects, who were thought to be from Norwood but proved not to be the trio. Investigators say a new lead has emerged as the case continues.
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Lebanon
Warren County
George Carrel
Flower Expert To Address Middletown Horticultural Society
Harry Rasbourne of Cincinnati a noted flower judge and Cincinnati Horticultural Society member will speak at Middletown Horticultural Society’s meeting at 8 p m The Shanty Verity Parkway Elwood Street He will discuss seed stratification planting and clematis and Japanese beetle control All men in the Middletown vicinity interested in gardening are invited Several Cincinnati club members will attend the session
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Harry Rasbourne
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Horticultural Society
Middletown Horticultural Society
Verity Parkway
Elwood Street
Rasbourne
Middletown
Cincinnati Club
Pancake Supper Set At Monroe
Aunt Jemima will flip pancakes tomorrow for a scout sponsored supper at the Seven Dolors recreation hall in Monroe. The supper begins at 5 p m with proceeds aiding Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs in Monroe and LeSourdville neighborhoods. J R Kennedy and Mrs Palmer Eckert oversee the event with scouts and leaders assisting.
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Jemima
Seven Dolors Recreation Hall
Monroe
LeSourdilville
J. R. Kennedy
Palmer Eckert
Card Players Fined After Lengthy Hearing In Court
A lengthy municipal court hearing resulted in Lloyd LeForce and six other defendants facing gambling and related charges from a raid on a card game conducted Jan. 25. LeForce was fined 100 dollars with 50 suspended on good behavior. six co-defendants received 25 dollar fines plus costs. The raid yielded 113.50 in cash, gambling paraphernalia, and a table. Kenneth Corson was bound over to the county grand jury on burglary and larceny charges with bond set at 2500 dollars.
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Lloyd LeForce
Crawford St
J. T.lamb
Claude Ingram
Fleming Rd
Fray Wills
Hill Ave
Harold Augsburger
Wright Ave
Lebanon
William Lindon
Granada Ave
Edgar Ferguson
Dayton
Vincent Hobbs
Ranch Inn
Le-Force
LeForce
Ing
Butler County Grand Jury
Corson
Marjorie Mills
S. Clinton Street
Father-Scout Bis Brother Party Set By Troop 11
Eagle Boy Scout Troop 11 hosts its annual Father Scout Bis Brother party at the Eagles Hall tomorrow at 7 p m. Scout master Elza Abraham will direct the games and attendance contest.
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Eagle Boy Scout Troop 11
Eagles Hall
Elza Abraham
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Walter N. McCoy
Homer D. Leffler
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Gerald Lykins
Chautauqua
James Dickerson
Hampton PL
S. Main Street
Yankee Road
Gov. O'Neill
Mink
Clue
Cabinet
Tytus Ave
Kenneth Corson
Earle Hotel
S. Sutphin Street
John Frisch
Fairmount Ave
Donald Lykins
Park St
Dewey Bloomer
Locust St
Sheriff's Deputies
Ear Best
Forrest Ave
Franklin
James Boyd ,Jr
Lincoln Heights
Annetta Smith
Kenneth Wells
Prospe. Ave
Main St
Colonial Theatre
U.S
U.S. GA
Strand
West Central Avenue
1St National Bank
Second Avenue
Broad & Verity
Grand Avenue
Gideon Road
U.S. Middletown
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