Heavy Fog and Freezing Conditions Haunt Valley Roads
Heavy fog and freezing rain last night left roads slick and treacherous across Middletown and vicinity. Traffic moved slowly as state and county crews cleared ice, with 641 tons of salt spread and crews on standby for emergencies. one injury reported from a fall on ice.
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Middletown
State Highway Patrol
Jesse Pochard
Pochard
Middletown Street Department
Fd Cole
Cole
Two-Cent Transfer Charge Approved In New Bus Franchise By Commission
The Ortman Stewart Bus Company gained a two cent transfer fee with its annual franchise renewal. City Manager H. W. Starick said the fee would net about $3,000 yearly to fund driver raises. Other items at the meeting included levee repairs and a sub district petition for flood control, plus planning commission actions and parking restrictions.
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Ortman-Stewart Bus Company
H. W. Starick
Starick
Conservancy
Middletown
Slick City Streets Report Three Minor Wrecks
Three minor accidents were reported in Slick City yesterday with total damage about $490. At Garfield Street and Grand Avenue Robert Belcher 27 and Vernon Morton 21 collided. at Sutphin Street and Central Avenue Rhea Howard 21 rear ended Raymond Frazier 54. at Crescent Boulevard Roert Loektrupp 26 struck Alexander Collins 40 after pulling from curb.
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Garfield St
Grand Ave
Robert Belcher
This City
Vernon Morton
Andrews St
Belcher
Morton
Rhea Howard
Wayne Ave
Raymond Frazier
Yankee Rd
Sutphin St
Central Ave
Roert H. Loektrupp
Cincinnati
Crescent Blvd
Alexander Collins
Eighth Ave
Pike To Kentucky Called News By Ohio Director
Ohio Highway Director S. O. Linzell said he had no knowledge of plans for a Kentucky turnpike linking to Ohio from Toledo to Cincinnati. Gov. Lawrence Weatherby indicated Kentucky would build one if Ohio constructs a Toledo to Cincinnati toll road, a move Lausche has acted on.
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Pike
Kentucky
Ohio
Columbus
O.W
Toledo
Cincinnati
S. O. Linzell
Lawrence Wetherby
Frank J. Lausche
Toledo - Cincinnati
Three Hurt In Falls Reported In Middletown
Three people were treated at Middletown Hospital for injuries from falls not linked to weather. William Harvey, 81, of Middletown Route 1, sustained a fractured right leg. Elizabeth Alfrey, 73, of 1100 Baltimore Street, suffered a dislocated right shoulder. John Case, 30, of 724 Eleventh Avenue, had a fractured right leg.
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Franklin
O. E. Chamberlin
Middletown Hospital
William Harvey
Middletown
Elizabeth Alfrey
Baltimore St
John Case
Eleventh Ave
Fearless Fagan and Devil Makes Three at Paramount
At Paramount theater on Thursday Fearless Fagan shows at 2:15 4:15 7:15 and 10:15 p.m. Devil Makes Three plays at 2:35 5:35 and 8:35 p.m. Friday Road To Bali screens at 1:15 3:20 5:25 7:30 and 9:35 p.m. Desert Passage and Stolen Face run at Strand on Thursday and Friday with showings at 1:15 3:40 6:25 9:10 p.m. and 2:15 4:50 7:35 10:10 p.m. respectively.
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Paramount
Bali
Beaver Under Ice Digs, Stores Winter Food Underwater
The beaver must work easily beneath water as it hides much of its winter food supply under the ice. Logs covered in green nourishing bark sink and become water logged, weighted down to stay submerged.
Missionary Meeting and Speakers Planned in Local Churches
A missionary meeting is set at Church of God on Eleventh Avenue and Lincoln Street after a 7 30 p m prayer service Friday. Rev Gaylord Ferguson will speak at the 7 30 p m worship service Sunday. Mae Warfield grand lecturer will address Lily of the Valley Chapter 55 Eastern Star January 12 at Trades and Labor Hall at 8 p m. Lucy Pearson royal matron urges members to attend.
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Church of God
Eleventh Ave
Lincoln St
Gaylord Ferguson
Mae Warfield
Lily of the Valley
Order of the Eastern Star
Trades and Labor Hall
Lucy Pearson
Central and Broad
Colored Committee
Sertoma Club
VFW
Police Break Window to Rescue Sitter Locked Out
Police aided a baby sitter locked out when a door slammed while she collected the paper. Officers contacted the homeowner who gave permission to break a window to restore access to the sitter.
Water crews battle two breaks on Sutphin and Sherman
Crews from the water works worked through a cold night at Sutphin Street and Sherman Avenue where two water mains broke. The first rupture occurred at 7 30 p.m. and repairs continued until 2 a.m. Strong rain threatened sewer excavations, and a second break appeared at 8 a.m. Water was shut off between Superior and Sherman on Sutphin and between Moore and Sutphin on Logan. Police also addressed complaints about construction trucks damaging the sidewalk and spoke with the foreman.
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Raymond Ave
Wildwood Subdivision
Ross A. Hill
Woodlawn Ave
Wicoff and
Stanley Sts
Sutphin St
Burch Construction Company
Armco
Hecco Company
Water Works Department
Sherman Ave
Superior Ave
Moore
Sutphin
Logan Ave
Mothers Plan Night Polio March and Movie in Middletown
Mothers across Middletown will march thursday night January 29 from 7 to 8 joining a state wide polio canvass to boost the 20000 goal. A 730 movie at the Civic Association explains march duties and expected results. Volunteers are urged to contact about ten neighbors each and 82 restaurants will participate in a Friday coffee fundraiser through 11 am. Total polio drive funds reached 1043.13 in under a week with more events upcoming.
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Middletown
Lillard Lee
Wilbraham Rd
Donald Yenser
Fairmount St
Civic Association
Lee
Polio Fund
Armed Robbery Nets $65 At Waynesville Station
A 16 year old was robbed at Bob's Texaco Service Station on West Main Street by a masked gunman who took $65 from the cash register. The bandit wore a Navy jacket and cap, stood about six feet, and used a .38 revolver. Duty officers questioned James Wardlow and search efforts spread across the valley. Wardlow runs the station. suspects are being sought.
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Waynesville
Bob
Texaco
West Main St
Warren County
Ralph Palmer
George Carrel
James Wardlow
Wardlow
Leopold Parole Hearing For Thrill Killer Leopold
Illinois Board of Pardons and Paroles weighs Nathan Leopold's parole request at Stateville after 28 years in prison for the Bobby Franks murder. Leopold, once linked with Richard Loeb in 1924, faces a decision that could echo past court actions and debates on his long sentence and conduct.
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Stateville
Leopold
Richard Loeb
Chicago
Bobby Franks
Clarence Darrow
Loeb
Adlai E. Stevenson
Man Dies In Wreck Near Portsmouth
John G. Whitlock, 44, of Portsmouth, was killed Wednesday when his car collided with a tractor trailer on U S 23, fourteen miles north of Portsmouth.
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Portsmouth
John G. Whitlock
U. S. 23
Fire at 1303 Baltimore Street destroys structure
Soot in a chimney caused a blaze yesterday at 5 41 p m sending fire units one and three to a two story frame building at 1303 Baltimore Street owned and occupied by Bert Perkins Jr. No injuries reported.
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Baltimore St
Bert Perkins, Jr
Holdup Suspects May Be Connected To Germantown Theft
Police hold six youths and three girls from Miamisburg and nearby areas after an attempted holdup in Winchester. Attendant identified two suspects from a $60 robbery and a nearby Friday night shooting at a gas station is also being investigated. Walton pleaded guilty. others denied charges as they await an examining trial Monday.
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Winchester
Walter Rockey
Robert Davis
William H. Walton
Miamisburg
Charles Rogers
Owingsville
Orchard Hill
Dayton
West Carrollton
Walton
Firemen to Inspect Middletown Homes Citywide
Fire Inspect or Howard Gall announces a year long citywide house inspection program. Fire teams will enter Middle town buildings from the business district to residences checking wiring fuse boxes heating systems chimneys and cellars for fire hazards. Gall cites a proven 50 percent cut in dwelling fires from similar plans.
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Middletown
Howard Gall
Gall
Bristol County Rhode Island Smallest US County by Area
Bristol County Rhode Island is the smallest county in the United States with an area of 24 square miles.
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Bristol County
Rhode Island
United States
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