Fire at Rolling Mill Park leaves three families homeless
A one story 11 room frame apartment at 2906 Finley St Rolling Mill Park burned last night as heat from a stove ignited a blaze. The Tackett family and two others lost all furnishings valued at about 3000 while neighbors and firefighters saved nearby homes. The TV spared was a Christmas gift to Mrs Bethel Tackett, whose sons James and John moved it outside before the blaze. One firefighter, Eugene Hughes, was treated for a punctured foot. The Salvation Army expects clothing and household items to aid the families.
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Finley 5 St
Rolling Mill Park
Bethel Tackett
James
John
Monroe
Tackett
Clella Stamper
Wesley Laws
Salvation Army
Train Victim Earl Nolan Remains Seriously Hurt
Earl Nolan aged 33 of 918 Sixth Ave. remains in serious condition after a New York Central Freight train struck him on New Year’s Eve. He lost both legs and suffered internal injuries in the 7:17 p.m. accident near the Manchester Ave crossing. Witness Sheldon McQuinn, 820 Auburn St., said he saw Nolan fall from a loading platform.
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Earl Nolan
Sixth Ave
New York Central
Middletown
Nola
Accient
New Year Starts Quiet with No Accidents Reported
The Traffic Bureau opened 1953 with a perfect day and no accidents in the city. Lt. James Combs said annual totals for 1952 are being compiled, and the big spot map counting incidents by severity will be cleared to begin 1953 totals.
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James Combs
Nuge
FBI Nabs Wanted Man Harden Kemper in Glendale Arizona
The FBI reports arrest of Harden Collins Kemper once of the ten most wanted fugitives. He was taken Thursday night at his Glendale residence where he lived under the name Harvey Charles Kennedy. Kemper, 50, had worked as an automobile mechanic earning about 100 dollars weekly and lived with two teenage girls. Previously jailed in 1951 for joining a Southwest auto theft ring and released on bond, he failed to report to the U S marshal in Albuquerque on December 17, 1951, and was placed on the fugitive list.
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Washington
FBI
Harden Collins Kemper
Glendale
Ariz
J. Edgar Hoover
Kemper
Hoover
Harvey Charles Kennedy
Southwest
Bane
U S
Albuquerque
N. M
Policeman Reports Cash Taken From Coat At Dance
Hamilton special report notes a policeman lost or had stolen 3700 dollars from his coat during a dance. Patrolman Dewey Baker counted 35 one hundred dollar bills and 200 dollars in smaller notes. The officer runs a contracting business in his spare time and said the money was to pay off bills.
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Hamilton
Dewey Baker
At The Movies Showings Friday and Saturday
PARAMOUNT screens Pris oner of Zenda at 1 35 4 55 8 10 p m and Cattle Town at 3 20 6 35 9 50 p m STRAND presents Cal fornia Conquest at 1 45 5 15 8 30 p m and High Noon at 3 25 6 40 10 p m
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Zenda
Calfornia
Snow Expected After Rain In Middletown Tonight
Rain dampened Middletown this morning as a shift to snow was forecast for tonight. Five-tenths of an inch fell New Year's Day, with broader Midwest and Pacific Coast flakes. Temperatures in Middletown may rise to the upper 40s today, then fall to 34 tonight and colder on Saturday.
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Middletown
City
Midwest
Pacific Coast
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dog License Sales Lagging At City Building Branch
The sale of dog licenses trails target with only 150 licenses sold for 1953. Licenses cost $2 and must be obtained before January 20 at the City Building tax office. After the deadline a $1 penalty raises the charge to $3. Office hours extend daily and until noon Saturday.
Ten New Firemen Sworn In
Ten new firemen were sworn in at 9 15 am today by Clerk Doris Kronborg at the clerk s office in the City Building. Assistant Fire Chief Robert Lukens and Captain Eugene Fishbaugh accompanied the men who began duty yesterday and were at Station Two for indoctrination. The new firefighters are Thomas Brock Glen Williams Jack Williamson Leo Bertram Raymond Nicholas David O Neil Louis Knezich Robert Perry Harley Gomia and Clarence Ward.
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Doris Kronborg
Robert Lukens
Eugene Fishbaugh
Lukens
Thomas Brock
Glen Williams
Jack Williamson
Leo Bertram
Raymond Nicholas
David O'Neil
Louis Knezich
Robert Perry
Harley Gomia
Clarence Ward
Stove Explosion Burns Vian at Home on New Year’s Day
Cox, 33, received first and second degree burns to his face when a plumber’s stove exploded as he lit it at his Franklin Route 1 home New Year’s Day. He was admitted to Middletown Hospital with burns to the forehead and eyelids. condition reported as satisfactory.
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Hero Cox
Franklin Route 1
Middletown
Bus Rates Corrected In Ortman Stewart Franchise Story
The article corrects a prior report on 1953 bus fares. Children under one ride free when seats are full. Ages one to under twelve pay five cents, twelve and over ten cents. Local students ride from 7 30 a m to 4 10 p m on schooldays for five cents.
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Ortman- Stewart Bus Company
L&p
Middletown Soldier Wilbur McNabb Wounded in Korea
Pfc. Wilbur G. McNabb 21 son of Mr and Mrs Carlos McNabb 11 South Canal St was wounded in Korea on December 4 The telegram from Washington says flesh wounds to right thigh and left foot He is the 36th Middletown area man wounded in Korea He served with the 45th Infantry Division after basic training at Camp Breckinridge Ky and arrival in Japan before deployment to Korea He attended Middletown High School class of 1949 and worked at Interstate Folding Box Co
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Wilbur G. McNabb
Carlos McNabb
South Canal St
Korea
Middletown
Washington
William E. Bergin
Army
McNabb
Canal St
Middletown High School
Interstate Folding Box Company
Camp Breckinridge
101St Airborne Division
Seattle
Japan
45Th Infantry Division
McNabbs
County and Local Personal Property Taxes Totals 1952
Butler County and local subdivisions report a half year personal property tax yield of 788 179 94 for Middletown and 1 959 878 93 for the county. Hamilton totals 698 735 48 with general 667 409 84 and classified 31 325 64. Receipts certified to auditor R H Smith for distribution across counties and cities.
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Middletown
Butlerounty
W. Wendel
Butler County
Hamilton
R. H. Smith
Trenton
Monroe
College Corner
Oxford
New Miami
Seven Mile
Fairfield Township
Oxford Township
Citizens group meets for second sewer study
The second meeting of a citizens committee to study financing for the proposed sewer improvement program was to be held today. City manager H. W. Starick said the discussion would cover the whole subject and alternate financing options and sewer rates.
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H. W. Starick
Lqui Sanders
Dempsey
Starick
Russell Weatherwax
Oglesby - Barnitz Bank
Maxwell Finkleman
City Commission
Four Hurt Two Critically In Accidents On Highways
State Patrol investigated two crashes on area highways yesterday injuring four people. Clifford Lake 47 of Cincinnati and Jack Bundnan 49 of Cincinnati were hospitalized in critical and severe injuries after their cars collided on U S 25 north of the Hamilton Butler county line. Lakes suffered a dislocated neck. Bundnan had skull fractures and multiple other injuries. A second crash on Ohio 127 near Hamilton injured Steve Harold 24 and his wife Charlotte 18 of Hamilton with arm and head injuries. Paul Gay 33 of Middletown was charged with driving while intoxicated after his car sideswiped a truck and hit a guard rail. Four minor accidents reported with no injuries. Daniel McIntosh 27 of Middletown was fined for operating on the left side of the road.
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State Patrol
Cincinnati
Clifford Lake
Gilman Ave
Jack Bundnan
Vine St
U. S. 25
Hamilton - Butler County
C. L. Brown
Lakes
Bundnan
General Hospital
Jewish Hospital
Ohio 127
Hamilton
Mercy Hospital
Steve Harold
Charlotte
Paul Gay
Burbank St
Gay
Craig Steele
New Miami
Daniel MclIntosh
Curtis St
Ohio
Middletown
Harry Stretcher
Trenton
Police Briefs Report Local Incidents and Losses
Edgar Hank at 1996 North Ave was treated for a cut lip after a fight at an East End cafe and released. Robert Wise of 1307 Trinity Pi reports two hubcaps stolen from his car on Wednesday night, value about $10. M. G. McCall of 100 Ardmore Dr says 13 lights were stolen from his Christmas display outside.
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Edgar Hank
North Ave
Middletown Hospital
Hank
East End
Robert Wise
Trinity PI
M. G. McCall
Ardmore Dr
William Reynolds Announces Local Church Meeting Schedule
Elder William Reynolds announced a business meeting at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Church of God located at Elev nth Ave and Lincoln St. A Lord's Supper and feet washing will be observed at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
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William Reynolds
Church of God
Eleventh Ave
Lincoln St
Over-riders Term for Car Bumper Guards in Britain
In Britain the term over-riders refers to bumper guards on automobiles. This phrase identifies the protective features mounted at the front and rear of vehicles to prevent damage.
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Britain
Ex-Home at 1424 Central Ave Is Demolished for Business Site
The two story house once owned by John Menger and used as a barber shop is being torn down by wreckers after years as a residence and Ike headquarters. The property on Central Ave across from City Building will become a commercial site under Sol Finkelman with no definite plans yet. Menger retired in July 1951 and now lives in Wildwood. locals recall his 15 cent haircut policy and days at the Journal office.
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Elsa Simpson
Eisenhower
Big Green
Central Ave
John Menger
Ralph Bauer
Middletown
Johnny Menger
Bauer
Menger
Sol Finkelman
Finkelman
Wildwood Subdivision
Journal
Tanker Dumps 3 800 Gallons On Route 42 In Crash
A gasoline tanker overturned in a ditch on Route 42 north of Lebanon at 3 a m spilling 3 800 gallons. Driver John Kirby 42 of Franklin escaped injury. Truck owned by F J Egner and Sons Inc Hamilton damaged. Company official says Kirby was forced off the road by two oncoming vehicles one of which was passing the other.
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Route 42
Lebanon
John Kirby
Franklin
F. J. Egner and Sons Inc
Hamilton
Severn Boggs
Kirby
Chamber Votes Counted Today in Chamber of Commerce
The tellers committee of the Chamber of Commerce met at 4 p.m. to count ballots in the annual board election. Ten candidates competed for five seats. results will be released tomorrow. The new directors will attend their first meeting Thursday and gain voting rights after seating. Ballots were due at the polls last Saturday at midnight.
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Tellers
Chamber of Commerce
William T. Snider
John B. Minnich
Francis Carmody
Chamber
Creomulsion Promises Relief for Cough and Bronchitis
Advertises Creomulsion as safe non narcotic relief for coughs and chest colds. Claims it soothes inflamed bronchial membranes and aids nature, with a guarantee to please or your money back after millions of users.
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Eugene Hughes
Winton St
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AGATE
Office Outfitters, Inc
N. Main ST
Vian
Wilbur McNabb
Pfc
Venabb
Herschel
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Oxford College
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West Elkton
Jacksonburg
Hamiltonians
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Te Oglesby
B.arnitz Bank & Trust CO
Tagli Aia Ee
Middletown, Ohio
Federal “Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Middletown Journal
Reet
Sam Bartel
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