Man Faints Then Car Hits Parked Vehicle
A Middleton man fainted at the wheel and his auto struck a parked car in front of 303 Fulton Lane. Harold Durrell, 60, of Fulton Lane, was admitted to Middletown Hospital in satisfactory condition for observation. The other incidents involved a child accidentally rolling a parked station wagon and a separate two-vehicle collision on Carolina Street with minor injuries and police investigation continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
Harold Durrell
Fulton Lane
Robert G. Simmons
Danage
Wilbur Martin
Vannest Ave
Myron Fugate
Moyer Drive
Franklin
Middletown
Hearing Planned On 122 Rerouting In City
Ohio Department of Highways proposes to reroute Rt. 122 to ease congestion. A public hearing will be held next Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the City Building, conducted by Joseph M. Unger. Eastbound route uses Main Street and First Avenue. westbound route uses Sutphin, Manchester and Main. Total lengths 1.05 and 1.16 miles.
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Ohio Department of Highways
Rt. 122
Joseph M. Unger
Division Eight
Main Street
First Avenue
Sutphin
Manchester
Main Streets
Central Avenue
Rt 122
Sutphin Street
Manchester Avenue
Main St
December Car Registrations Dip in Butler County
Joseph T. Kiep reports December new car registrations for Butler County drop to 512 from 647 in November, with Chevrolet leading at 118, Ford 76, Mercury 54. total truck registrations reach 38, Chevrolet trucks at 117. The month marks an average year for 1961 with a similar pattern to November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Joseph T. Kiep
Clerk of Courts
Chevrolet
Ford
Mercury
Buick
Oldsmobile
Kamsler
Cadillac
Metropoli- Plymouth
Volkswagen
Carysier
Valiant. Com
Studebaker
Dodge
Chtrgester
Metropolitan
Fiat
Jaguar
Miami Valley business activity rises in November report
The Miami University Bureau of Business Research reports November 1980 activity as higher than November 1961 across six indicators. Bank debits reached 2.797 billion, postal receipts fell 2.9 percent to 3.991 million, building permits rose 26.3 percent to 6.421 million, sales tax receipts declined 9.7 percent to 2.745 million, motor vehicle sales tax climbed 143 percent to 842 thousand, and the ten‑county stock index rose 40.4 percent to 1.1参.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Miami Valley
Miami Business Review
Bureau of Business Research
Miami University School of Business Administration
Fireman Refuses Gun Severs Police Transfer
Johnstown Pennsylvania AP report says Robert Gill aged 29 refuses to carry a firearm on grounds of religious belief. Gill declines a transfer from the fire department to the police force as a special officer under a new administrative policy citing Church of the Brethren rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Robert Gill
African Be Caused To Be Caned For Comment
In Johannesburg a magistrate ordered Alfred Majola to receive eight cuts with a rod after he told a white woman named Faith Jennifer Seaton that she had nice legs while she waited for a train at the station. Seaton testified she felt embarrassed and noted the remark came from a Black man. The judge said the punishment was well suited to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
Faith Jennifer Seaton
Horticultural Group Seeks New Members in 1962 Drive
Norbert Werner was installed as president of the Men's Horticultural Society of Greater Middletown and outlined a 1962 membership campaign. The club invites any man interested in horticulture to attend meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m. at the Firemen's Club on Carmody Boulevard. New officers include Werner as president. Wo Woetan as vice president. Rey Knutson as treasurer. Raymond Belt as assistant treasurer. James Agoston as secretary. Paul Becker as assistant secretary.
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Men's Horticultural Society
Greater Middletown
Norbert Werner
Werner
Firemen’s Club
Carmody Boulevard
Wor Woetan
Réy Knutson
Raymond Belt
James Agoston
Paul Becker
Lake Official Joins Staff of World's Fair
Jack R. Morningstar who led LeSourdsville Lake for four years is named general manager of Galway 21 Operations for the Seattle World's Fair. The Gayway 21 firm, formed by Harry J. Batt Sr. and J. W. Conklin, will run all amusements. Morningstar plans to arrive by Jan. 13 to organize rides and attractions. he is a Lions Club member and ex-AFA member with Aeronca background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack R. Morningstar
Gayway
Morningstar
Central Ave
Tue
Batt and Conklin
Fair Amusements and Rides
750 Juvenile Books Display at Lincoln School Exhibit
A display titled 750 Books To Be Displayed runs at Lincoln School from Monday to January 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The exhibit features 489 primary and intermediate titles and 261 junior high books from 34 publishers, spanning kindergarten to grade nine. Tom Webb, curriculum director, notes the collection covers family, community life, world cultures, fantasy, poetry, science, careers, and guidance, chosen by Books on Exhibit to aid informed selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Tom Webb
Pupusners
Childen
Webb
Police Briefs: Thieves steal cash at auto parts shop
Thieves stole 50 dollars from Bill and Song Auto Parts at 104 Crawford St after entering via an overhead door. A 17-year-old Middletown boy is held at Montgomery County Juvenile Center in Dayton for auto theft. Arrests for disorderly conduct included Lola Williams and Evelyn Leonard. Vandals damaged a mailbox, a station wagon mirror, a shed fence, and a back fence at several addresses.
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Bill & Song Auto Parts
Crawford St
Miracle Manufacturing Co
Manhattan St
Middletown
Montgomery County
Dayton
C. M. Jones
Thornhill Lane
Joe Lambert
Malvern &J
D.N. Brownlee
Grove St
Mattie Oakley
Howard Ave
Sixth Middletown Juvenile Nabbed in Car Theft Case
Police yesterday arrested a sixth Middletown area juvenile connected to a Sunday car theft from Clarence Foley of 621 Moore Street. The 14 year old was sent to the Butler County Juvenile Detention Home in Hamilton.
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Middletown Area
Clarence Foley
Moore St
Butler County
Hamilton
Shortage Of Classrooms Said Still Serious
Washington report notes a record year of construction yet 124200 classrooms remain short. Office of Education cites a gain in 1961 building but warns next fall could see student enrollment climb by 1.2 million from 1960 to 37.5 million, with most growth in secondary schools.
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Washington (Ap
Office of Education
State Department, of Education
City votes new accident reporting and reckless driving laws
Two new city ordinances take effect addressing auto accidents off public streets. One requires reporting of incidents on private property and city property. The other creates a reckless operation offense with a $50 fine for failure to report. Police gain authority to investigate crashes in city parking lots and private drive areas.
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City Commission
Middletown Hospital
Good Year Coming Prediction From 1961 Building Permit Trends
Middletown city figures show 1961 permits totaling 6 541 905 dollars, the lowest in six years. December permits reached 262 270 dollars with 14 new residences, signaling potential upticks in 1962 residential and commercial construction and possible YMCA, Methodist, and medical center projects. A 250 unit public housing plan by the Metropolitan Housing Authority may cost 3 750 000 dollars and be funded by the federal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ludewig
Ludewig
Breiel Boulevard
Middletown
Ket Wolfram
Playfair Park
Era
P. ‘Way
Verity Parkway
Lud
Robert Keays
Prident
Middletown Board Realtors
Ayersh Village
Reg Voning
A and
Leibee
Middie
Lost Heir Sues City Over Clinton Canal Property
A heir named Jost filed a Common Pleas Court suit against the city for 3646 dollars plus costs and fees, claiming loss of inheritance in land the Barnitz Fund purchased for a Clinton Canal parking lot a decade ago. The suit seeks damages and names City Chair William Denham as the process recipient. attorney Maxwell Finkleman represents the plaintiff. The case notes title insurance was obtained by former City Manager Herbert Starick to protect against unknown heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
William W. Denham
David Lee West
Clinton Canal
Maxwell Finkleman
West
Denham
Charles W. Thompson
Barnitz Fund
Jee Barnitz Fund
The
Barnitz Bank
Ella Barnitz
Thompson
Herbert Starick
Butler County Budget Commission certifies 1962 general fund
The Butler County Budget Commission certified 825000 for general fund operations in 1962, up 125000 from 1961 but 510660.20 short of the 3335660.29 requested. Road and bridge funds total 1410000, up 254000, with other funds including dog and kennel 43000 and Conservancy 23900. County commissioners will review allocations with budget members Marrs Tilton and Wendel after discussions with local entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County Budget Commission
Butler
Conservancy Fund
Budget Commission
Robert L. Marrs
Ray Tilton
12 Officers To Receive Diplomas
Twelve graduates of the 16 week municipal police administration course will be presented diplomas at an informal dinner tonight. City Manager Charles W. Thompson hosts at the Park Board Building in Goldman Park. Diplomas go to Police Chief J Blackmore Asst Chief Sam Moore Detective Douglas Barrett Sgt William Brewer Pfl Lloyd Brewer Jack Crocker Paul Faries Earl Smith Virgil Sorrell Fire Platoon Cmdr Charles Ingram and Senior Fire Captains Milan Alexander and Donald Christmann. Certificates are awarded by the International City Managers Association per William Cottrell administrative aide to City Manager Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Thompson
Park Board
Goldman Park
J Blackmore
Sam Moore
Douglas Barrett
William Brewer
Pfl
Lloyd Brewer
Jack Crocker
Paul Faries
Earl Smith
Virgil Sorrell
Charles Ingram
Milan Alexander
Donald Christmann
International City Managers Association
William Cottrell
iCity
Thompson
Sales Tax Help Available At City Building
A representative from the Ohio sales tax department will be at the City Building each Monday to assist residents with the new state sales tax law that took effect January 1. Deputy treasurer John Stromquist of Butler County announced the schedule, with hours from 8 a.m. to noon on Mondays, starting next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Sales Tax Department
John Stromquist
Butler County
Aye
Extra Chuckle in Odd Advertisement Note
A fragmented ad note hints at a quirky promotion about weight or health. It mentions yeas and weight but lacks clear context or names. The readable text suggests a promotional line or joke rather than a full event or report.
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Arcie Smith
Carolina St
Charles D. Slusher
Middle Town
Valley Up
Jack R
Lake
Lions Club
Post 218
American Legion
Methodist Church
Middletown High School
National Association of Amusement Parks ‘Pools and Beaches
LeSourdsville Lake
Aeronca Manufacturing Corp
Lola Williams
Walnut St
Evelyn Leonard
YMCA
Broad Street
Civic Association
New Methodist
East Works
Fabri 22
Armco Steel
Armeo
City
Sion
Calvin O Lloyd
New York City
caye@iaves
Commission
Ers
Ayeshire Village
Columbia
Manchester Avenues
Columbia Avenue
Mark G. Wendel
Johnny Lang
Roderer
Price
Johansen
Adoree
Fiancee Johansen
Joyce Mr. Easton
Lucky Stride
Joyce Edith Henry
Old Maintrotters
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