Mayfield Kay voters to decide $18000 fire bond
Lemon Township Trustees announced Mayfield residents will vote May 4 on an $18000 bond issue to fund a fire truck and equipment. If defeated, volunteer departments serving Mayfield may withdraw protection May 30. The move follows a 1942 failed bond.
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Mayfield Kay
Monroe
North Middletown
Mayfield
Lemon Township
Borth Middletown
Oto
The
Journal Today
North
Middletown
Lemon Trustees
Henry C. McLaughlin
Thomas Duff
Monroe National Bank
Armco Head Named To Pay Study Group
Armco president Charlies R. Hook is named chairman of a civilian committee to study U S military pay. Secretary Forrestal appointed the group to seek uniform compensation across services and reduce resignations. Other appointees include Father John J Cavaugh Notre Dame Keith S McHugh AT and T and Lawrence H Whiting.
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Charlies R. Hook
Armco
Armed Services
Armed Services of
United States
James Forrestal
Forrestal
U. S
Civillian
Hook
John J. Cavanaugh
Notre Dame University
Keith S. McHugh
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Lawrence H. Whiting
Whiting and Company
Mental Hygiene Clinics Proposed in Columbus Ohio
Joseph W Fichter state Grange master urged Ohio judges to establish a general all purpose mental hygiene clinic. He said it would serve as a community agency for mental health education a community clinic and an out post of the mental hospital.
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Columbus
Joseph W. Fichter
State Grange
Pumas
Ohio Association of Probate and Juvenile Judges
Students Hear Air Express Discussion
Air-minded high school students heard Earnest B. Reeder of the Railway Express Agency speak in the morning assembly. The talk titled Far Horizons covered air transport history and developments, noted air travel will not replace railroads, and emphasized safety with passenger miles per accident comparisons. Arrangements were made through local express agent G. E. McFarland.
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Earnest B. Reeder
Railway Express Agency
Reeder
G. E. McFarland
Building Code Study Probes City Codes for War Veterans
The Building Code Revision Committee continues examining the citys codes with phased reviews and a possible interim code. Chairman J D Sawyer notes the 1911 to 1928 code is outdated and may hinder building while planning months of research. Legion housing panel plans a Cincinnati trip to study cooperative housing for veterans.
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City Commission
J. D. Sawyer
Sawyer
The
Legion's Housing Committee
Cincinnati
Cancer Society Meets Thursday Luncheon Plans Drive
The Middletown unit of the American Cancer Society will discuss plans for a funds campaign at a luncheon Thursday at the Manchester Hotel. The meeting starts at 12:15 p m in the Green Room. All members of the fund committee are urged to attend. Funds raised will support the free cancer clinic at Middletown Hospital and purchase equipment and supplies.
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Middletown
American Cancer Society
Manchester
Walter R. Bender
Green Room
Mre
Middletown Hospital
Armco President to Attend Conference on Steel Allocation Program
Charles R. Hook of Armco will join eight other large steel firm leaders and Department of Commerce officials in Washington for a conference on a voluntary steel allocation plan. The Taft anti inflation act drives this first test under the new measure to prioritize scarce steel for consumer needs such as farm implements and freight cars, with penalties or potential controls if firms refrain.
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Armeco
Charles R. Hook
Washington
Department of Commerce
Iron Age of New York
National Metal-Working Trade Weekly
Trade Treaty Signed with Norway in Moscow
The government announced the signing of a new trade treaty with Norway promising a significant increase in mutual exchange of goods. No details were released.
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Moscow
Norway
Fire ravages Main Street businesses in Greenville
A major blaze in Greenville on Main Street damaged four business premises and destroyed others, with unofficial losses pegged at about 250000 dollars. Fire crews fought the flames into the early morning hours as the blaze swept a block.
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Greenville
Main Street
Inter-Denominational group to meet at Grange Hall
Young People from the Inter Denominational Church meet at 7 30 tonight at Peasttown Grange Hall. Rev G F Carter will be the principal speaker on the program.
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Peasttown Grange Hall
G. F. Carter
First cooking stoves reach US market in 1830s
The first cooking stoves were marketed in the United States during the 1830s. They burned wood, included built in ovens, and carried a tank for heating water.
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United States
Annex petitions may be circulated for North Middletown annexation
North Middletown annexation plans move forward with petitions. Maps finished last week and four or five petitions may be issued, a shift from earlier plans for a larger outreach. The area spans 1 450 acres with about 2 800 residents and includes Avalon Roselawn Dixie Heights and Maple Park.
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North Middletown
William Burton
Burton
East End
Middletown
Avalon
Roselawn
Dixie Heights
Maple Park
Middletown Bank Deposits Rise Over Two Million in 1947
Deposits in Middletown's two banks rose about 10 percent in 1947, totaling 31,543,420 up from 29,222,298 in 1946. Officers of Oglesby and Barnitz and First National cite steady increases, with latest figures higher than any prior year, reflecting strong business activity, aided by sales tax stamp data showing 1947 prosperity.
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Middletown
Oglesby and Barnitz
First National
YMCA Employees Will Be Feted Dinner at First Presbyterian
YMCA employees will be feted at a dinner on January 24 at 6 30 p m at the First Presbyterian Church. Ralph Knight general secretary announced entertainment will follow the dinner. All YMCA activities will be discontinued during the dinner so staff may attend.
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YMCA
First Presbyterian Church
Ralph Knight
Knight
YMCA Girls Leaders Club Plans Evening Meeting
The YMCA Girls Leaders Club will hold a planning meeting at the Y at 5 30 p m tonight under the direction of Miss Marjorie Beck.
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Ymca Girls Leaders Club
Marjorie Beck
Harlan improvements delayed until spring renew efforts
Renewed efforts to upgrade Harlan Park with storm sewers sidewalks curbs and road grading are postponed to spring. The proposed project valued at 142312 faced a signator shortage and split factions after initial cost figures showing 13.31 per front foot over 20 years. New homeowners anticipated to boost signers may revive the plan.
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Harlan Park
James Lowe
Middletown Trades Council Postpones Meeting to January 22
The regular Middletown Trades and Labor Council meeting set for Thursday night is postponed to January 22. Secretary Ray Collinsworth announced the change and said officer elections will be the main business at the January 22 session.
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Middletown Trades and Labor Council
Ray Collinsworth
Legion Committee Chairmen To Meet In Middletown Tonight
Chairmen of all Middletown Legion Post committees will meet at 7 30 p m tonight to discuss this year’s program. Commander William Niblock will preside with two vice commanders William erity and Paul J Day. A third vice commander Ray Miles is absent.
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Middletown Legion Post
William Niblock
William Erity
Paul J. Day
Ray Miles
Cloudy Warmer Forecast With Light Snow Potential
The weatherman predicts slightly milder temperatures for Thursday with cloudy skies and some light snow. Tuesday opened at 31 degrees and rose to 36 by midafternoon, with a morning low of 19 degrees and a 9 am reading of 23 degrees.
Claude Barker Reelected To Township Post
Claude D. Barker of Lemon Township was reelected president of the Lemon Board of Education for a third term at a reorganiz ation meeting. Ralph Helsinger named vice president for a fourth year. New member Joseph E. Heck replaces Dr. M. A. Boyd who resigned after 16 years. Other members Everett L. Switzer Robert Matson and Hazel Hanna as clerk. Meetings set for the second Tuesday each month in 1948. The Palomar telescope mirror weighs 18 tons.
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Claude D. Barker
Lemon Township
Lemon Board of Education
Ralph Helsinger
Joseph E. Heck
M. A. Boyd
Everett L. Switzer
Robert Matson
Hazel Hanna
Boyd
County Educator Receives Honor for Decades of Service
Hamilton A letter from C H Williams county schools superintendent honors George Jefferies who retired from Morgan Township board of education after 42 years of service. The message highlights leadership and dedication to Morgan township schools and students.
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Hamilton
C. H. Williams
George Jefferies
Morgan Township
Townsend No 1 Club Meeting Postponed This Week
A Townsend No. 1 Club meeting set for Thursday evening at Mrs. Zana Stevenson’s home has been postponed. The next meeting date will be announced later.
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Townsend No. 1 Club
Zana Stevenson
Middletown Post Office Sets 1947 Receipts Record
Postmaster Hilbert Martin reports Middletown Post Office's 1947 receipts reached 293632.97 dollars, up from 1946 and 1945, with money orders issued and paid totals rising. The year also saw more registered items and a staff of 28 clerks and 30 carriers.
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Middletown
Hilbert H. Martin
Martin
Franklin Youth Battles Typhoid Fever in City Hospital
A six year old Franklin youth named George Boullain is battling typhoid fever at Middletown Hospital. His condition is reported improved. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George Edward Boullain of 501 Second Street Franklin.
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Franklin
Middletown Hospital
George Boullain
George Edward Boullain
Second St
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Sheila Ann Tuley
Cleveland Press
Harlan
Lowe
Legion Committee
Claude Barker
Palomar
Calif
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RED Tor Brewing CO. Cin
Middletown Beer Distributors
America
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