Stamp Rates Reach Highs Since 1863 Reform
The new first class postage rates, effective today, are the highest since 1863. Rates include five cents for first class letters eight cents for air mail four cents for first class post cards and six cents for air mail post cards per ounce. Minimum envelope size is 3 by 4.14 inches. envelopes smaller than this returned or sent to dead letter if no return address. expected postal revenue rise of $600 million.
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Air Mail
Cincinnati
Middletown Area Development Enterprise Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for the Middletown Area Development Enterprise Inc were filed with the Secretary of State Ted W. Brown according to words received today from Columbus.
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Middletown
Showing Of f Cancer Films Set
Two films from the American Cancer Society will be shown at four meetings this week. Time and Two Women about uterine cancer screens at a dinner meeting of the American Business Women's Association tomorrow at 6 45 p m and at a American Legion Auxiliary meeting Thursday at 8 p m with doctors and explainers. Horizons of Hope about cancer research at Sloan Kettering will be shown Thursday at 6 30 p m at the Manchester by Dr Ann Dyer and James Wander for the Soroptimist Club. PHYSICIANS accompany shows to answer questions. Contact 116 S Main St or 423 1628 for more information.
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American Cancer Society
American Business Women's Association
Manchester Motor Inn
American Legion Auxiliary
William Storer
Robert McConaughy
David Gerber
Thomas F. Tuttle
Richard M. Wilson
S. Main St
Ohio Wrecks Take Only 3 Lives
Ohio's first 1963 weekend saw three traffic deaths across the state from Friday evening to Sunday midnight. The Associated Press notes one fatality was due to a specific cause and three to miscellaneous accidents, keeping the toll low compared with 1962.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Two Division Engineers Named by Highway Department
Ear l Nelson of Steubenville will lead Division 11 based at New Philadelphia, covering Belmont Carroll Columbi and Harrison Holmes Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties. Oliver M. Liggitt of Quincy, age 51, will head Division 7 with Sidney HQ, serving Auglaize Champaign Clark Darke Logan Mercer Miami and Shelby counties. The Highway Department operates 12 divisions.
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Columbus
Ohio
Earl Nelson
Steubenville
Oliver M. Liggitt
Logan County
Quincy
State Highway Department
Nelson
New Philadelphia
Belmont
Carroll
Columbiand
Harrison
Holmes
Jefferson
Tuscarawas
Liggitt
Sidney
Auglaize
Champaign
Clark
Darke
Logan
Mercer
Miami
Shellby
Highway Department
Kentucky 18 year olds vote since 1956 primaries
Frankfort Kentucky remains among a small group of states allowing 18 year olds to vote. They have participated in elections since the May 1956 primaries, reflecting a long standing provision.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Three-car Manchester Road crash injures driver
A three car collision in the 4700 block of Manchester Road at 6 40 left James Shull 21 with a bruised head and right knee after his car hit a milk truck driven by Harold Douglas Smith 30 and struck James E Allen 42. Shull cited for assured clear distance and police value damage at 550 to his car and 100 to each other vehicle.
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Manchester Road
James Shull
Tytus Avenue
Harold Douglas Smith
Glen Court
Shull
James E. Allen
Smith
Naomi G. Goodwin
Dayton
Grand Avenue
Goodwin
John P. Watson
17Th Ave
18Th Avenue Baptist Church
Mildred N. Miller
Sierra Road
Euclid
McGhee Avenue
Wesser R. Shelly
Tytus Ave
Shelly
Wilbur A. Hart
Grand Ave
William Zembeck
Zembeck
John Hurst Richardson
Cincinnati
Fire destroys Dispatch Country Club in Columbus suburbs
Authorities probe Sunday fire that leveled the Dispatch Country Club on an 18 acre tract near Columbus. Dispatch Printing Co. operates the club for its employer and estimated losses exceed 70000 dollars.
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Columbus, Ohio
Dispatch Country Club
Columbus
Dispatch Printing Co
Snyder Gets Past Again Snyder Gets Past Again
HAMILTON Ros s H Snyder Middletown Republican today was reelected president of the Butler County Board of Commissioners at a reorganization meeting William R Stitsinger Republican was reelected vice president Arthur Reiff Democrat is the third member of the commission The board also reappointed Adolph R Maslar administrative assistant at a salary of 8000 a year He also serves as clerk of the board purchasing agent and superintendent of buildings and grounds There were no appointment changes or salary increases Commissioners will hold their first meeting of 193 at 10 2m tomorrow
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Hamilton
Ross H. Snyder
Middletown
Butler County Board of Commissioners
William R. Stitsinger
Arthur Reiff
Adolph R. Maslar
Franklin Council to Hear Zoning Variance Plan
Franklin Council holds a public hearing tonight at 7 30 in the City Building to amend the zoning ordinance to grant variances and considers the 1963 appropriations ordinance An election of a chairman of council for 1963 is on the agenda Carl Morgan was elected to fill Charles Moore's term after Moore's resignation Two council members will join the boards of trustees for the Firemen s Relief and Pension Fund A lease proposal for the American Legion Russell McElfresh Post 149 and adjacent rental units is on the agenda An ordinance to lower lowertime parking fines from 1 to 25 cents if paid within an hour after issuance
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Franklin
Franklin Council
Carl Morgan
Charles Moore
American Legion
Russell McElfresh
Legion
The
Firemen’s Relief and Pension Fund
102nd Birthday Celebrated by Mrs Guidroz
Matthews Louisiana AP report notes Mrs Charles Guidroz celebrated her 102nd birthday with a hearty breakfast she prepared herself. Married 68 years, she has seven living children. her husband died in 1946.
Extra Chuckle Bigamy One Wife Too Many
A witty note on marriage vows and social norms quips that monogamy remains the same despite jokes about multiple partners. The line uses humor to comment on commitment and marriage expectations in a light, satirical tone.
Franklin Board Hires New Clerk For Franklin School System
Franklin Ohio board announces the hiring of Robert Eugene Lacken, 31, as clerk purchasing agent for the Franklin school system. He will assume duties Jan. 31, under a two year contract at 6500 annual salary, replacing Kenneth Bishop who resigns Jan. 31 to join Lockland School System. The meeting at Anthony Wayne School begins 7 30 p m with reorganization and plans for 1963. Supt. Wilgus seeks interim salaries authority pending annual appropriation. The board also plans to set 1963 meeting times and elect officers. In the ocean liner United States wood is used only in pianos and butcher blocks.
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Franklin
Anthony Wayne
Robert Eugene Lacken
Locust St
Miami University
Grace Theological Seminary
Kenneth Bishop
Lacken
Franklin High School
Bishop
Lockland
Albert Wilgus
United States
Daytonian Shot At Restaurant in Ohio
West Union Ohio AP William Stepp a 27 year old Dayton resident was reported in serious condition after a Saturday shooting at a Peebles restaurant Adams County Sheriff Eugene Fulton said James Branham Sr 45 of near Peebles is being held in connection with the case Branham allegedly entered the restaurant asked for Stepp and fired after Stepp allegedly threatened him Branham had pursued Stepp following a prior fight involving Branham s son James Branham Jr 26
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West Union
Ohio
William Stepp
Dayton
Peebles
Adams County
Eugene Fulton
James Pranham Sr
Stepp
Branham
James Jr
Roaring Fire Ends 12 Sass Observance
The Epiphany fire at Smith Park closed the Twelve Days of Christmas with about 200 on grounds and 100 in cars. Mrs Mathew Foley chaired the Christ in Christmas Committee event, with John Paschal supervising parks and recreation. Reverend Neely explained Epiphany meanings as music by Clem Burton’s bell choir played. Fire Chief Captain Gall oversaw the burn and Sergeant White directed park traffic.
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Smith Park
Mathew Foley
Christopher F. Neely
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Clem Burton
First Methodist Church
Crash Free Days End On Roads
A spate of accidents Saturday and yesterday plus about a dozen fender-benders early today ended a long period with no crashes for State Patrol Post 9. Investigations continued on icy area roads as drivers faced injuries and citations from multiple incidents on I 75 Rt 122 Rt 73 and Greentree Road. Injuries included Brent Campbell 18 of Reed City treated for a forehead bruise and Victor Stroud 38 of Somerville with chin lacerations and possible internal injuries. several drivers faced traffic violations including reckless operation failure to yield and failure to stop within a clear distance.
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State Patrol
Somerville
Victor Stroud
Rt. 1
Middletown Hospital
Rt. 122
Butler - Preble County
Stroud
Donald Lewis
Oak St
Loveland
Rt. 73
Lewis
Margaret Ankney
Brookville Rt. 1
Ankney
Harry Ankney
Brookville Rt. 3
Jesse Ward
Lebanon
Bunnell
Middletown High Debate Team Places Fourth at Dayton
The MHS four member team with seven wins and three losses earned fourth place at a Dayton tournament hosted by Chaminade High School. Members Marcia Letts Tim Talker Bill Havemann and Glenda Morgan led a strong showing with individual placings in orig inal oratory humorous interpretation and other events amid participation from 30 schools in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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Middletown High School
Chaminade High School
Dayton
Marcia Letts
Tim Talker
Bill Havemann
Glenda Morgan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Middletown High
Bruce Domineck
Sam Sato
MHS
Connie Stubbs
Karen Schrock
Debbie Letts
Dick Palmer
John Akerman
James Butch
Miami University
Middletown High B Team Places Second at Dayton forensics
On Saturday at Julienne High School Dayton the Middletown High B debating squad took second place earning a trophy. Debbie Banker finished third in humorous interpretation while Beth Banzhat Tom Grubbs Keith Geckeler Gary Perkins Ray Hogg Beverly Selby Clarence Page and others entered humorous dramatic extemp and original oratory events.
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Julienne ‘High School
Dayton
Middletown ‘High
Betty Marshall
Mike Bessel
Mike Lamb
Bob Ziegler
Debbie Banker
Beth Banzhat
Tom Grubbs
Keith Geckeler
Gary Perkins
Ray Hogg
Beverly Selby
Clarence Page
David Ballard
MHS
Julie Lato
Virgil Napier
Man Aided By Firemen Here
Emergency squad aided Clifford Blanton at 18 S. Clinton St above Millies Cafe at 10 38 p m yesterday. He had breathing difficulties and was taken to Middletown Hospital for treatment.
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Clifford Blanton
Crawford St
Millies Cafe
S. Clinton St
Middletown Hospital
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Arthur Price
Washington
Weith
Greater
Richard W. Slagle
Middletown Area
Corpor
Snyder
Tyke
Franklin Board
Snider
Daytonian
Howard Gall
Fire Prevention Bureau
Larry White
Police Department
Mayer Meat CO
Central Ave
Reed City
Mich
Brent Anthony Campbell
Sirvus Stace Marriott
Hopkins Road
Mainville
Warren County
Warren
Marriott
Epp Memorial Hospital
Roy
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