Quick Change Seen In Freight Tie Up As Strike Eases
The easing switchmen strike on the east coast improved Middletown freight activity with all switchmen at New York Central yards working. Armco Steel faced a 4 percent shipping impact as backlogs linger, while embargoes remained on Railway Express and other classes. 5,000 yardmen in Philadelphia ended their fineday sickness and unions drew mobilization signals as operations slowly normalize.
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Middletown
A. Ryan
New York Central
Ryan
Armco Steel Corporation
Armco
Ite
York Central
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and
Oato
Philadelphia
Charles BE. Wilson
Cincinnat
Pennsyrania
Cincinnati
Union Terminal
Sharonville
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Striking Brotherhood of Railroad
Ohio State Limited
New York City
City Board Appointments Due Tomorrow
City commissioners and various boards face expirations and new terms as appointments occur. Several terms end year end with some vacancies noted after long-time members depart. Last year’s appointments on Library Board and Civil Service Commission have no expirations this year.
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Miller
C.ss Sates
George Burton
Fire Department
Library Board
Civil Service Comminsics
Paramount Movie Schedule Briefs
At the Paramount theater on Tuesday and Wednesday the films shown include Kim at 2:15 3:15 7:35 8:45 p.m. Sands of Iwo Jima at 2:55 6:15 9:35 p.m. Humphrey Takes 2 at 1:40 8 8:20 p.m. Mr. Big at 3 2:45 6:20 8:55 p.m. Give Out Sisters at 2:35 p.m. Born to be Sad at 1:15 3:15 7:20 9:25 p.m. }
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Paramount
Kim
Humphrey
Big
Sohlo profit rise nets 1950 estimate
The Standard Oil Company of Ohio estimated today its net income for 1950 will be 20,700,000 dollars or 5.30 dollars per common share when final figures are calculated. Net income for 1949 was 14,142,144 dollars or 4.24 dollars per share.
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Sohlo
Cleveland
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Won't Bring Boy Back
The father of 12 year old youth killed in Korea after three months in service pushes for a full investigation. Rep. Clarence Brown calls the incident an outrage and seeks a complete report with parental permission. Private Swenen was drafted October 13 and died in a Japanese hospital after a leave.
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Korea
Journal
Clarence Brown
Ohio
Brown
Wilbur
Japan
Red Cross Elects New Directors At 1951 Campaign Goal Set
The Middletown Red Cross board elected a tenth member to finish an unexpired term. James H. Lawrence joins William Verity’s vacancy as Middletown’s goal for 1951 is set at 23 982 while the national target is 94 400. Budget figures show expenditures and planned spending through June 1952 with a sound financial outlook. The meeting announced bylaw changes and committee reports on canteen, ladies, nurse aides, motor service, and other services.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Ames Gardner
Rman
Robert Sapenh
L. J. Long
Mary Strodtbeck
Federal Savings and Loan
Richard Wilmer
Tom Wilson
Board of Education
William Verity
Ashland
Armco Steel Corporation
James H. Lawrence
Raymond Bay
Cave
Middletown
B. P. Allen
Patricia Blizzare
George Kuchnie
Cinneinnati Gas and Electric Company
Fued
Stardner
New Parking Meters Installation Underway in Middletown
Installation of new manually operated meters began this morning in Middletown with upgrades on Main and Broad Streets then Central Avenue to Clark Street and the area between Clark and Grimes. Each meter records time after a nickel or penny and offers one hour for five cents or 12 minutes for a penny. Old meters will be replaced, and the project aims to extend the meter count to about 450 meters with 300 heads updated, with completion expected within a week.
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Middletown
H. W. Starick
Main St
Broad St
Central Ave
Clark St
Grimes St
Ovington
Toouhis
Lenten Season Begins Tomorrow Observances Start Ash Wednesday
Beginning tomorrow with Ash Wednesday, Christians will begin Lent a period of mourning for Christ’s suffering leading to Easter. Special church services will be held worldwide and many will abstain from worldly pleasures in tribute to Christ. Good Friday ushers in the close of Lent with Easter Sunday, March 25, and notable Easter music will feature in programs celebrating Christ’s triumph over death.
Probate and divorce notices from Butler County courts
Estate appraisals list Cary Burnett Jasper Kievit and John Fleming with assets ranging from 57 000 to 152 000 including realty. Executors named First National Bank of Middletown Max Frankel Beatrice Kievit Ellis Fleming. Divorce suits filed Samuel D Thompson versus Laroy H Thompson. Divorces granted Marie Walters Norris Walters and Mary Croucher Bert Croucher.
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Cary Austin Burnett
Middletown
First National Bank of
Max Frankel
Jasper Kievit
Beatrice Olive Kievit
John Fleming
Hamilton
Ellis Fleming
Samuel D. Thompson
Laroy H. Thompson
Philadelphia
Marie Walters
Norris L. Walters
P. P. Boli
Ruby Pearl Collins
Eugene James Collins
F. B. Cramer
Mary R. Croucher
Bert Croucher
Roli
Weather Forecast Warns of Colder Temperatures and Snow
A fragmented forecast describes a sharp cold snap with windy conditions and snow flurries tonight into Thursday. Temperatures fall from near freezing to below, with heavy precipitation and averages below normal over the next five days.
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Dmay Bagge
Local Youth Awarded Purple Heart for Korea Wounds
Robert C. Lyons Jr. of 904 Malvern St. has been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received October 19, 1950 near Pyongyang, Korea as a member of the 5th Cavalry Division. He previously served in World War II, re enlisted February 1950, and is with Company F in the 5th Cavalry while serving in Korea. He attended Middletown schools and worked at Moorman's Sand and Gravel before entering service.
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Robert C. of Jr
Malvern St
Korea
Pyongyang
J. 5. First Cavalry Division
Lyons
Sth Cavalry
Prevent
Middletown
Moorman'’s Sand and Gravel Company
Voting booths rise in Hamilton City to over thousand
The Hamilton City board of elections plans 200 more pro revnews, bringing total voting booths to over 1,000. Chairman George Eyrich and board member William Leonard announced the update to the city law committee yesterday.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton City
Board of Elections
George Eyrich
William Leonard
Yestern
Middletown Proclaims World Day of Prayer Friday
City of Middletown Ohio designates this Friday as a day of prayer. The proclamation urges residents to attend church services seek divine guidance for leaders and those in battle to preserve human dignity and promote universal harmony in the World Day of Prayer observance. It was signed February 1951 by Chairman Francis Carmody.
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Middletown
Francie Carmody
City of
Ohio
Christian Brotherhood
Francis Carmody
Miami President to Address Eagle Scouts Dinner Tonight
Miami University President Ernest Haine will speak at the Eagle Scouts dinner, with about 80 Eagle Scout sponsors and leaders attending. Robert Waite, an Eagle Scout and quartermaster, will serve as toastmaster as the event celebrates Scouting Week.
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Miami
Eagle Scouts
Ernest Haine
Miami University
Robert ‘Waite
Omican Honored with Sid Grauman Showmanship Award
Omican received the Sid Grauman showmanship award at a Rotary Club meeting. The tribute cited his rise from a small town to lead in a world wide film industry and his impact on the American way of life.
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Sid Grauman
Rotary Club
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Philippines
Inland Manual Company
Colorado
Swenen
Warren County
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Millan
Oglesby-Barnitz Bank
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Ogtessy-Barnitz Bank and Trust Co
Middletown, Ohio
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Butler County Courts
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Mao
Funeral Home
Broad Street
First Ave
Purple Heart
William the
Robert Edwards
Armee Scouting Unite
Youth Opportunity House
Omican
Lady Sorden Burgundy
Borden
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Borden Ice Cream
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