Freight Cars Strike Auto in Narrow Escape Near Manchester Ave
A family narrowly escaped serious injury when three freight cars uncoupled from a yard locomotive and struck a car at the Manchester Avenue crossing. Ann Porter, 21, and Marie Hart, 30, were in the vehicle as the collision occurred with a second car driven by Fane Pall, 24. Police reported damage and minor injuries with estimated costs around 15 to 45 dollars.
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Marie Hart
Mokage
Clinton St
Central Ave
Mart
Annexation Plan Discussed At Realtors Meeting
Middletown real estate leaders gathered to weigh annexation and zoning plans. Chairman Tate Beard urged coordinated development to prevent flawed zoning and emphasized expanding residential space while opening homes to growth. Hie Snyder and Kendrick outlined district expansion and school district implications for new development.
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Middletown
Tate Beard
Ten Tenchen
Ted Weit Kendrick
Jita
At the Movies Paramount Schedule Jumbles
Readable items list films and showtimes with several garbled numbers and stray letters. Films include Bedtime for Bones Where Danger Lives Colt 45 Que Mets Desert Command September Attendance with inconsistent time entries and days through Wednesday and Thursday listings.
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Paramount Teedsay
Colt
Desert Command
Throom
Jontal
Pickets Still On At Foundry and Coal Yard
Pickets remain outside the Keuthan foundry as about 2500 workers across 28 Miami Valley foundries observe lines. George Dick, NLRA field examiner, says compliance is evident and a near term action is anticipated. Reuthe outlines 13 years of polio committee progress with a budget shift from 322 to higher totals, noting continued patient care and meetings scheduled for March 19 in Hamilton and Heepus.
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Foundry
Reuthe
Miami Valley
Peg Yordey
Clara Roe
George Hancock
Hamilton Banker
Jail Inmate Tumbles Ends In Hospital
A jail inmate fell while crawling on a cello and struck his back and head, landing in the hospital for observation. Officials reported the incident occurred during handling at the jail facility and he was admitted for medical monitoring.
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Barrett
Day
Local airman promoted to major rank
Captain Donald J. Gravenstine son of Mr and Mrs Donald E Gravenstine of 108 Currier Rd Middletown has received promotion to the temporary grade of major in the United States Air Force announced by Headquarters Air Training and Scott Air Force Base Gravenstine a Franklin High School and Miami Jacobs Business College Dayton graduate of 1941 flew 119 missions as a fighter pilot in P 40 and F 47 aircraft during World War II He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters and European Theater ribbon with five battle stars The major and Mrs Gravenstine reside at the Nevada base
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Donald J. Gravenstine
Donald E. Gravenstine
Currier Re
Middletown
Air Force of the
United States
Headquarters, Air Training and
Scott Air Force Base
Gravenstine
Franklin High School
Miami-Jacobs Business College of
Dayton
Nevada
Police Briefs Highlight Local Arrests and Charges
Police report James Johnson a 9 of 1401 Florence St arrested on a warrant for issuing checks to insufficient funds and released on 1050 bond to appear in Municipal Court Saturday at 9 30 am Oddie Lewis 43 of 3012 Otowa St charged with assault and battery in a warrant filed by Mae Lewis and scheduled to appear in court tomorrow Horace Lyle 2 of 1403 Garfield St charged with failure to have an operator license arrested yesterday at Ohio and Fourteenth Ave and scheduled to appear in traffic court Saturday
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James Johnson
Florence St
Oddie Lewis
Oftowa St
Mae Lewis
Horace Lyle
Garfield St
Ohio
Fourteenth Ave
Blaze At Cambridge City Farmhouse Under Investigation
An investigation by the State Fire Marshal is underway after a farmhouse fire in Cambridge City. Officials say the origin is unknown and preliminary damage estimates range from 2000 to 3560 dollars. Property owner is Harry Sechenan. Further inquiry is planned.
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Mayfield
Earl Miteshue
Stanton
Harry Sechenan
Cambridge City
Commission Studies School Area Projects and Easement Needs
The commission will study improvements in the new school area including sidewalks curbs and gutters financed on a special assessment basis with the city contributing its normal share. Discussions will cover easements for Eldorado story sewers and a temporary connection at Hampton Drive and Almond. Verbal charges against John Meehan have not been formalized. The Dial Radio Club seeks use of abandoned city equipment to build emergency units for Civil Defense. Bids for gravel will be tabulated.
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Hampton Dr
Alamond
John Meehan
Veteran's Village
Starick
Meehan
L. C. Curryer
Dial Radio Club
Curryer
Frances Robinson Named New Girl Scout Camp Director
Frances Robinson will be director of the Middletown Girl Scout day camp to open in June. The Camp Committee, chaired by Mrs. Ray Penels, set two sessions: first from June 11 to June 29 and second from July 9 to July 27.
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Ances Robinson
Middletown
Bent Commisthald Daecoten
Ray Penels
Jet Training Open To Mechanics Under War Board Rules
Jet training in conjunction with aircraft and engine mechanics is offered to those with air and engine experience. The War Mobilization Board classifies aircraft and engine mechanic as critical and draft eligible. An information session will be held at the American Legion Home on South Main Street from 1 to 6 p m tomorrow and Thursday.
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F. L
War Mobilization Board
Weaver
American Legion
South Main St
Senaernins
Ohio Legionnairt
Armored Car Aids Recruiting Campaign Moves Through Town
An armored reconnaissance vehicle and National Guard personnel operate in Middletown to promote enlistment in the National Guard. Sgt. William Sheets says Lt. Del Bert Holmes and unit members will be in the business district from 2:30 to 4:39 p m to answer questions and explain benefits of joining.
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Middletown
National Guard
William Sheets
107Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Delbert A. Holmes
Harold Fisher Leaving Post With Firemen
Harold Fisher exits his position with the fire department after contributing clerical expertise and committee work. Colleagues praise his efficiency and broad knowledge, noting his value beyond field duties and signaling a shift in department administration.
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Harold Fisher
Woman Burned in Gas Oven Incident Causes Minor Injuries
Hospital attendants reported Mee Pittman burned on face and hands when she opened a gas oven at her home. Two other injuries were treated and released. James Hill, 44, of 2737 Germantown Street, suffered knee lacerations from an auto crash in Franklin. he was taken home by State Highway Patrol. Mrs. Mary Searpa of 811 Columbia Ave. was treated for an ankle injury.
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Pital
Pittman
James Hill
Germantown St
State Highway Patrol
Mary Searpa
Columbia Ave
Cheaper the Dozen Junior Play Sells Out Tonight
All seats are sold for the Junior Class Play Cheaper the Dozen to be staged tonight at eclock. Last minute seating may be available at the door.
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