Blocky Meehan Profile Stirs Middletown Curiosity
Middletown residents question the identity of John Meehan known as Blocky Also called Rincky he has appeared before the City Commission amid charges of misused city materials and a requested investigation The article traces Meehan's history from schooling in Middletown to work with the State Highway Department and a long stay in the city with ties to Veterans Village and local projects The piece notes Meehan’s claim of being questioned about a yard furniture painting incident and references an investigation led by City Manager Starick
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Investigation Likely This Week At City Hall
City manager Marick said the investigation is likely next week. Meehan had provided information on his accusations, and the gene na involved obtaining a tome from Meehan first according to officials.
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Meehan
Miami River Crest Imminent as Roads Remain Closed
The Miami River was expected to crest today at 18 feet, tying a winter high, while several state routes remained flooded or mudbound. Routes 73, 725, 25, and 34 faced closures from Trenton to Xenia. Franklin County roads flooded near Franklin. rural roads suffered mud, delaying school buses and prompting closures in southern Indiana. State crews planned cleanup tomorrow amid a forecast of more rain and a morning low around 36.
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Belbrook
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Xenia
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Rainfall damages highways across Division Eight
Division Eight Engineer J. S. Paxton says excessive rainfall tears up highways as snow and ice do. He notes Buvier County roads flood after heavy rain while seven other counties stay largely clear. Route 73 near Trenton to Route 4 frequently floods, Route 42 near Waynesville and Greene County parts close, and Clermont and Warren counties report closures. Construction crews work daily to clear backlogs under State Highway Department supervision.
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J. S. Paxton
Buvier
Trenton
Paxton
Preble
Montgomery
Clinton
Hamilton
Warren County
Corwin
Waynesville
Clermont County
Batavia
Greene County
Xenia
State Highway Department
Division Eight
Division
Leonard Wair
Voter Tabulation To Start Tuesday
The Board of Elections will begin Tuesday tabulating those who have not voted with this year’s limit, announced by Frank Dorossi, co chairman. When complete, every citizen who has not voted in two years will be notified by card that they must register again to vote.
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Board of Elections
Frank Do
Roasi
At the Movies Weekly Showings and Screens
Paramount features Where Danger Lives Mystery Street Flying Missile with times. Strand presents Our Relations Desert Command and Friday Outcasts of Black Mesa Girl's School with showings. Colonial offers September Affair and Friday Steel Helmet timings.
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Paramount
Desert Command
Black Mesa
Life Underwriters Hear Dayton Agent
The Middletown Association of Life Underwriters held its regular meeting at the Manchester Hotel Wednesday at noon. After dinner Harley J Simpson of Dayton district manager of Equitable of New York Life gave a talk on Meeting Objections.
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Middletown Association of Life Underwriters
Manchester
Harley J .Simpson
Dayton
Equitable
New York
Life
Grant Named For Annual Jaycees Award Ball
E E Grant was named the annual award winner at the Jaycees event in the senior ballroom of the Manchester Hotel. The surprise presentation occurred while Grant was away in Florida. John A Lawter of Ac onca Manufacturing spoke, Knight Goodman was toastmaster, and the night featured humorous remarks and a playful skit titled planted confusion. Grant is a Middletown City Commission member and active with the Chamber of Commerce, the War effort, and war bond drives. he is married with one daughter and resides at 141 Faton Dr Innemech Thanks to the junior chamber officials for the event.
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Mancheser Hotel
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Two More Emploes Return To Work In Coal Strike
Two more employees reported to work at the Matfield Coal Company, joining one who returned yesterday, amid ongoing strike actions. Dan L. Dely, treasurer and vice president, said the morning development follows picket lines remaining on duty at the Keuthan Foundry Company. Hatfield workers seek non recognition while foundry workers demand 15 percent pay raise. owners offered 12 percent.
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Matfield Coal Company
Coal Company
Dan L. Dely
Ali
Keuthan Foundry Company
Hatfield
Field Company
Child Seeks Care After Hot Coffee Spill
A one and a half year old child, Melvin Harold Larson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mele Larson, was burned when hot coffee spilled. He was attended by hospital staff this morning as the extent of his injuries is evaluated.
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Mele Larne Annetee
W S C Circle No 2 Methodist Chu at Monroe Post Office
The W S C Circle No 2 of Monroe Methodist Church holds a gathering at Monroe Post Office on Saturday at 8 a.m. The event invites members and neighbors to join for fellowship and planning.
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Monroe
Open Meeting On Zone Code Slated Tonight
The Midietown Planning Committee will consider recommendations for modernizing the zoning code. City Commissioner and planning engineer Segoe will present the study outlining the progression and findings. Members of the Industrial Council Retail Merchants Association and Chamber of Commerce will attend.
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Inaduetria Council
Retail Merchants Association
Retail Grocers, Chamber of Commerce, Real Estate Heard
League of Womer
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