Five Leap Year Babies Born at Middletown Hospital
Five Leap Year babies entered the world at Middletown Hospital on the leap day. The longest I can remember is an eight pound Middletown boy born to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Weber. The Weber child arrived at 9:43 a.m. and joins a two year old sister Melissa. Other Leap Year births include infants to Mrs. Dwaine Gilpin, Springboro. Mrs. Farrel Bradley, Lebanon Rt. 1. and Mrs. Ralph Nunley, Franklin Rt. 1.
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Middletown Hospital
Dav
Middletown
John H. Weber
Aberdeen
Weber
Armco Steel Corp
Middletown Safety Council
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Webers
Melissa
James Rhoton
South Lebanon
Dwaine Gilpin
Springboro
Farrel Bradley
Lebanon
Ralph Nunley
Franklin
City officials unveil five thousand dollar parking project
Middletown merchants commit 5000 to convert Verity Parkway Central Avenue site into off street parking. The plan includes 43 spaces on about a quarter acre with a 10 year lease option on Mrs Lillian Sebald property and state land lease, pending city takeover of the two story building housing 77 Taxi Inc. and possible future North of the site parking.
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City Commission
Verity Parkway
Central Avenue
Charles W. Thompson
Middletown Retail Merchants Assn
Lillian Sebald
Merchants Association
William Sebald Realty Co
Clayton Bailey
Bailey
Sebald Realty Company
Thompson
Vail Avenue
Vail
Central Avenues
Cty
N. Canal Street
Suit Filed Tests Interim Zoning Resolution in Butler County
Peasttown resident Fiord Ballard filed a mandamus suit in Hamilton asking Judge Fred B. Cramer to force Ran dell Coning to issue a permit for a crane scales and scale house on Ballard's Peasttown farm. Opposing neighbors signed petitions. hearing set for March 7. The suit argues rural zoning not adopted in Madison Township and no zoning certificate law. The interim zoning resolution awaits county wide plan approved by 13 townships in November.
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Peasttown
Butler County
Fiord Ballard
Fred B. Cramer
Common Pleas Court
Hamilton
Randell Coning
Ballard
Madison Township
Coning
Minor fires cause no damage in two incidents
Two small fires prompted city firemen to respond. At 7 14 a m they found smoke in a two story building at 846 9th Ave with occupant William Martin but no fire. Cause undetermined. Earlier at Cohen Bros 1723 Woodlawn Ave burning rubbish in a junk yard caused a still alarm at 3 02 pm yesterday.
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9Th Ave
William Martin
Cohen Bros., Inc
Woodlawn Ave
Company 3
Inventor Hubert Booth Advances London Vacuum History
Hubert Booth of London is credited with inventing the vacuum cleaner around 1901, marking a milestone in domestic cleaning technology and British industrial innovation.
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Hubert Booth
London
Worthless Check Complaints Filed In Middletown
City detectives received four complaints for checks totaling $213 cashed February 23 at Middletown businesses. Det. Herbert Frazier and Det. Roy Crout reported bad checks to Middletown Paint & Glass Co. Castell Drug Store Wonder Bar Cafe and Carfax Restaurant. Checks drawn on The Oglesby Barnitz Bank & Trust Co.
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Middletown
Herbert Frazier
Roy Crout
Middletown Paint & Glass Co
Castell Drug Store
Wonder Bar Cafe
Carfax
Oglesby-Barnitz Bank & Trust Co
Meteor Study and Night Rocket Flights Urged
Dr. Fritz Zwicky of Caltech urged firing rockets at night to observe flashes when meteoric particles strike test rockets. He said observing these flashes helps assess risks to future space travel and expressed optimism that large meteors unlikely to destroy spaceships.
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Pasadena
Calif
Fritz Zwicky
California Institute of Technology
Outer Space
Dr. Zwicky
Caltech
Community club and military meetings listed for midweek
National Guard Company CD 107th Armored Cavalry schedules 7 30 p m at the Armory on Wednesday. Thursday gatherings include Kiwanis Liong Club and Toastmasters at the Manchester Hotel with other local groups meeting at various venues in the evening including the American Legion Auxiliary Knights of Pythias and Moose Lodge.
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National Guard
107Th Armored Cavalry
Armory
Kiwanis Club
Manchester
Liong Club
Optimist Club
Colony
Toastmasters Club
Ic Association
Blythe - Williams
American Legion Auxiliary
Knights of Pythias
Lafayette Lodge
Castle Hall
Ioof
Main St
147Th Infantry Regiment
Navy ships search for raft Cantata off Galapagos
Two US Navy ships Rehoboth and Greenville Victory hunted for a distressed raft Cantata off the Galapagos Islands. The Western Sea Frontier said the Rehoboth remained in voice contact with the raft. Four people, three men and one woman, needed medical aid since February 21 and were aboard the raft.
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San Francisco
Rehoboth
Greenville Victory
Galapagos Islands
Western Sea Frontier
Leap Year Birthday Duo Mark Feb 29
In Denver Susan Ellis aged 4 and her father Milton Ellis aged 40 celebrate birthdays linked to Feb 29. Susan marks her first anniversary and Milton his tenth, as both were born on leap day.
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Denver
Susan Ellis
Milton Ellis
Susan
At The Movies Showings Across Local Theaters
Paramount shows Helen of Troy with screenings at 1 15, 3 20, 5 30, 7 40 and 9 40 p.m. Strand presents View From Pompeys Head at 2 55, 6 21 and 9 45 p.m and Virgin Queen at 1 15, 4 30 and 8 p.m. Colonial airs Benny Goodman Story at 1 15, 3 19, 5 30, 7 40 and 9 50 p.m. Dixie Cruise In offers Iron Mistress at 8 50 p.m and Black Castle at 7 07 and 10 50 p.m.
Ranft's Store Promises Low Prices and Personal Service
A small, single proprietor shop highlights its lean overhead and aim to please customers. The ad touts selling the best for less with no flashy fixtures or extra staff.
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Ranft's
Youth Injured Slightly In Bike and Auto Accident
A 12 year old Middletown boy was slightly injured when his bicycle was struck by a car on Lefferson Road at 5 10 p m He was treated and dismissed at Middletown Hospital Freddie Boling 12 son of Fred Boling 2904 Lefferson Rd suffered contusions and a fractured left leg The westbound car driven by Howard Bartlett 35 4212 Vannest St passed the bicycle as it turned Officers noted the boy had moved to the front of the auto before the collision Lydia Phillips complained of a backache after a two car crash at Tytus Avenue and Nelbuar Street at 1 30 a m An unknown auto slid on ice into the rear of a stopped car driven by India Wells 501 Crawford St Other accidents included drivers John Bors 44 26 Red Bud Dr and Jack McGee 26 812 5th Ave at Manchester Ave and Broad St 9 43 a m causing 275 damage McGee cited for failure to yield autos driven by John Griffith 28 Cincinnati and James Hall 23 15 Yankee Rd at Verity Parkway and Yankee Rd 4 20 p m and an auto driven by Mary Jane Moren 33 316 Clark St hitting a parked car owned by Clay Brandenburg 66 2037 Howard Ave on Crawford St between Warne and Sherman Aves 7 30 p m causing about 560 damage
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Middletown
Lefferson Road
Middletown Hospital
Freddie Boling
Fred Boling
Lefferson
Lydia Phillips
Oxford Street
Tytus Avenue
Nelbuar Street
India Wells
Crawford St
John Bors
Red Bud Dr
Jack McGee
5Th Ave
Manchester Avenue
Broad Street
McGee
John Griffith
Cincinnati
James Hall
Yankee Rd
Verity Parkway
Yankee Road
Mary Jane Moren
Clark St
Clay Brandenburg
Howard Ave
Crawford Street
Warne and
Sherman Avenues
1000 Homes Planned At Miamisburg
Dayton developer Charles Huber outlined a multi million dollar residential project east of Miamisburg to officials. By 1961 the tract would hold about 4000 homes with a shopping center and a water line to supply residents. The plan includes a city funded purchase of the lines over 10 to 12 years and a private sewage disposal plant.
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Miamisburg
Here
Charles Huber
Dayton
Huber
Perkins Named Vice President By Hygiene Assn
Dr. John Perkins of Middletown was elected vice president of the Butler County Mental Hygiene Association at its annual meeting at the Hamilton Guidance Center. Officers include Mrs. Freda McCandless of Hamilton as president and C. C. Fracker of Hamilton as treasurer. Middleton residents Judge Fred Cramer and George Hil were re elected to the board, with Helen Davis and Richard Milmer named new members. Also elected to the board were Dr. Kurt Lande and Dr. Robert Walker of Hamilton, and Dr. Erna Sarschack of Oxford. Re elected were Mrs. Gordon Augs Purger and Frank Schwab, both of Hamilton.
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John Perkins
Middletown
Butler County Mental Hygiene Assn
Hamilton Guidance Center
Freda McCandless
Hamilton
C. C. Fracker
Erna Sarschack
Oxford
Gordon Augspurger
Frank Schwab
Ohio unemployment claims dip for week ending Feb 25
The Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation reports decreases in both new and continuing claims for the week ended February 25 1955. New claims total 9217 versus 9689 prior week while continuing claims 62617 against 64313. February 1955 averages: 11108 new and 92275 continuing.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Purdom Won’t Contest Divorce in Santa Monica
Actor Edmund Purdom, 29, says he will not contest his wife Tita Purdom’s divorce suit when the case is called Monday in Santa Monica. A property settlement last week grants Mrs. Purdom alimony of 750 dollars a month and 600 dollars monthly support for their two children.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Edmund Purdom
Tita Purdom
Bricks Donated For Powell County Hospital Project
Stanton Kentucky reports the Powell County Hospital will receive 25000 bricks at no cost. Sipple Brick Co and its workers contributed a day of labor to supply half the bricks, in response to owner H B Sipple matching the donation with a day's work.
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Stanton, Ky
Powell County Hospital
Sipple Brick Co
H. B. Sipple
Police Briefs In Alley Aimed Alleged Indecent Act Incident Reported
A white man in his 30s exposed himself to two girls in an alley near Baltimore Street last night, police learned. Thomas Bishop of 1007 Malvern Street reported two hub caps stolen from his car Monday night.
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Baltimore Street
Thomas Bishop
Malvern St
Dayton Bus Talks Slated After Threatened Strike
Dayton Ohio plans another meeting Monday to avert a strike by 300 City Transit Co workers set for March 7. Federal Mediator James Wilson said talks remain friendly after a Tuesday session failed to ease tensions. A walkout could halt service for three lines merging March 1, leaving 140000 riders without buses.
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Dayton
Ohio
City Transit Co
James Wilson
Cincinnati
City Transit
Huffman Divorce Suit Filed in Butler County Courts
Ruth Huffman of Hamilton files a divorce action against Robert Huffman alleging neglect and cruelty in Butler County.
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Ruth Huffman
Hamilton
Robert Huffman
Divorce Granted for Alice W. Hirt in Pendleton Case
Alice W. Hirt of Pendleton Indiana former Hamilton resident is granted a divorce from Lewis R. Hirt of Cincinnati. The ruling cites neglect and was issued by Judge P. P. Boll.
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Alice W. Hirt
Pendleton, Ind
Hamilton
Lewis R. Hirt
Cincinnati
P. P. Boll
Calendar Goes By The Numbers Calendar Goes By The Numbers
Memphis calendar lines up in numerical order for a single day not seen in 11 years and won't occur again for 11 more. Sundays fall on the fourth day of the third ninth. the short date reads 34-56. This pattern happened since 12-345 and won t recur until 45-67.
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Memphis
Tenn
Etna Erupts With Frequent Lava Bursts In Sicily
Mt Etna hurls tons of molten lava in rumbling explosions at two to three second intervals. The great central crater erupts violently Tuesday night, yet officials say evacuation is not yet necessary for nearby residents.
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Catania
Sicily
Mt. Etna
Europe
Big share of U.S. farm output from a small farmer group
About 9 percent of US farmers account for roughly half of the nation’s total farm output, highlighting a concentration of production among a relatively small number of producers.
Commission Eyes Police Personnel Boost Tonight
City Commissioners meet to consider adding two sergeants and two detectives to the police division. Acting City Manager Charles W Thompson would confirm appointments, as Police Chief Joseph B Blackmore sought a staff increase after requesting more personnel.
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Police
Charles W. Thompson
Thompson
Joseph B. Blackmore
Division of Police
Douglas Barrett
Edward Poling
Wilford Palmer
Robert Walton
Western Awards Presser Scholarships To Formosan Student
Three Western College seniors earned Presser Foundation music scholarships announced by President Herrick B. Young at Senior Day Convocation. Ling Chao from Formosa, Carol Tincher a South Dakota cellist, and Sandra Peters an Alle ntown Pennsylvania pianist received the awards.
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Oxford
Western College
Presser Foundation
Herrick B. Young
Ling Chao
Formosa
Carol Tincher
South Dakota
Sandra Peters
Allentown
Presser
Min Tyu
Scout Leaders To Meet Girl Scouts Leaders Association
The Girl Scouts Leaders Association will meet tonight at 7:30 in the clubroom. President Mrs. Morning star will preside as Troop 13 performs songs and leaders demonstrate crafts including papier mache marbling paper and scratch drawings.
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Girl Scouts’ Leaders Assn
Girl Scout
James Morningstar
Eagles To Honor Veteran Members Initiation Ceremony
Veteran members who joined before 1916 will receive cockebhook plaques with their names at a Sunday initiation. Notables Charles Rettig and William Thompson are among the honored, with out of town recipients to be mailed plaques. Former Judge Alton Combs to deliver the principal address at 2:30 p.m.
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Eagles Edge
Charles Rettig
William Thompson
Siving
Middletown
Alton Combs Wi le
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Purdom
Butler County Courts
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Gene Fay
Tire Service
North Verity Pkwy
Riggs Funeral Home
North Broad
Middletown, Ohio
Western
Eagles
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U.S
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Second Avenue
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