East End Residents Recommend Man for Vacant Post
East Middletown's East End voters, about 1 000 residents, voted to back engineer Edward B. Hudson for the unexpired City Commission seat once held by A. K. Lewis. The group also pushed to annex East End with transit talks, bus service improvements, and street-light aims for 13 bus stops, plus calls for Sunday service and lower taxi rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Middletown
A. K. Lewis
Tric
Marietta St
Edward B. Hudson
Central Ave
Harry Pratt
Hudson
Armco Steel Corporation
Pratt
Richard Henderson
Bernard Gibbons
Preparedness Key To Polio Fight Says County Chairman
Charles Reuthe, county chair for the 1949 March of Dimes, says preparedness is essential in combating infantile paralysis. The effort includes epidemic aid teams and rapid equipment pools to reach affected areas. Kiwanis members reported 235.05 collected, totaling 1 653.35, with Knights of Pythias taking over the booth today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reuthe
National Foundation For
Reuthe
Kiwanis Club
Broad and Central
Martin Thomas
John Fitzgerald
Knights of Pythias
Innocent Plea Filed By Miamisburg Man
Miamisburg merchant Ben Joffe pleaded innocent to an indictment charging him with leaving the scene of an accident after his car struck Paul Kennel of Trenton Route 1. Kennel was walking along the highway near Trenton. Joffe denied the accident the following day to the sheriff's office. Also pleading not guilty was Shelby Muncy of Cincinnati in a second degree manslaughter indictment for the fatal vehicle strike on November 17 at Fourth and Court Streets. Muncy posted bond and is at liberty. Four defendants pleaded guilty, including Charles Henry Smith of Middletown for burglary and Julius W. Johnson of Middletown for assault and battery. Smith awaits sentence, Johnson was released on probation. Flora Evans of Middletown pleaded innocent to embezzlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Joffe
Miamisburg
Court of Common Pleas
P. P. Boll
Hamilton
Joffe
Paul Kennel
Trenton
Jefferenoes
Sheriff's Office
Butler County Grand Jury
Shelby Muncy
Cincinnati
Muncy
Anthony Alf
Alf
Fourth and
Court Sts
Liberty
Charles Henry Smith
Middletown
Julius W. Johnson
Smith
Johnson
Flora Evans
Robert A Gibbs Improves at Middletown Hospital
City Commissioner Robert A Gibbs shows progress at Middletown Hospital after two recent operations. Attendants say he was up briefly yesterday and seated today following a period in critical condition. Napoleon had a daily bath cologne mixture with water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A Gibbs
Middletown Hospital
Gibbs
Napoleon
Unlicensed Dog Roundup Planned After Deadline
Butler County authorities warn of an intensive roundup of untagged dogs after the Thursday license deadline. Dog wardens may cite owners in court. commissioners consider expanding the warden force as tag sales remain slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
John Evans
Child Injured After Fall From Moving Car
Benny Sargent six year old son of Mr and Mrs William Sargent of West Middletown Route 1 was in fair condition this morning after he fell from a moving car on Route 122 last night. Attendants at Middletown Hospital said the boy suffered multiple cuts and bruises. He apparently opened the car door and fell while the vehicle was in motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Sargent
William Sargent
West Middletown
Middletown Hospital
Fifteen Firms Earn Perfect Safety Contest Honors
Final standings of the Industrial Safety Contest announced by Elmer Barker show fifteen firms with zero accident frequency rates. Winners include Armco Fabricating, Miami Cabinet, Middletown Gas and Electric, Middletown News Journal, and others. awards to be presented later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Barker
Middle-town Safety Council
Sharin
Armco Fabricating
Miami Cabinet
Middletown Gas and Electric Company
Middletown News- Journal
Armco Drainage
Ohio Bell Telephone
Barkeley Electric
Prior Products
Denny Lumber Company
Middletown Lumber Company
Boykin, Inc
Mokry-Tesmer
L. A. Waldner Construction Company
Chapple
Hearing on Scripps Will in Butler County Court
Hearing began in Butler County Common Pleas Court over the estate of publisher E W Scripps who died 25 years ago The issue involves whether 30 percent of newspaper earnings should be distributed before or after tax deductions The case may span most of the week with about 20 attorneys and Judge P A Boli presiding Plaintiffs are Roy W Howard R P Scripps Jr and Charles E Scripps trustees The late E W Scripps resided at West Chester eight miles southeast of Hamilton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Will Hamilton
Butler County Common Pleas Court
E. W. Scripps
Scripps
P. A Boli
Roy W. Howard
R. P. Scripps, Jr
Charles E. Scripps
West Chester
Hamilton
At the Movies Paramount Tonight and Tomorrow
Paramount presents Paleface with Bob Hope and Jane Russell at 1:15 3:19 5:23 7:27 9:31 p m Mr Peabody and the Mermaid with William Powell and Ann Blythe at 1:15 4:45 8:15 p m Secret Beyond the Door with Joan Bennett and Michael Redgrave at 2:45 6:20 9:20 p m An evening lineup of classic features for patron entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Bob Hope
Jane Russell
Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid
William Powell
Ann Blythe
Joan Bennett
Michael Redgrave
Crash Victim Reported In Fair Condition
Donald Barr a 12 year old from Middletown Route 2 is listed in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after his motorcycle was struck by a hit and run car Saturday afternoon. Police continue to investigate the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Barr
Middletown
Middletown Hospital
Scouters Propose Financial Plans for Troop Finance
Middletown Girl Scout Finance Committee drafted proposed finance policies to guide troop funding. Executive director Mrs. Garnet L. Church announced plans to first review with the Leaders' Association before presenting to the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Girl Scout Council
Girl Scout Office
Garnet L. Church
Judge Cramer Improving at Middletown Hospital
Judge Fred B. Cramer of Butler County Common Pleas Court is reported improving at Middletown Hospital while under treatment for a heart condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Cramer
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Middletown Hospital
Jefferson PTA to Hear Teacher Speaker at Meeting
Jefferson School PTA will hear Harold Brooks, teacher at McKinley Junior School, as speaker Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the school. A quartet of women will provide a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Brooks
McKinley Junior School
Jefferson School
PTA
Retail Grocers To Meet Tonight
Members of the Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association will meet at 8 p.m. today in the Board of Directors conference room of the Chamber of Commerce, announced by Max Stamper, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association
Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Max Stamper
Presient
Vehicle Committee Meeting Called by Middle Town Safety Council
A meeting of the Commercial Vehicle Division of the Middle Town Safety Council is set for 4 p.m. today at the Civic Association. Chairman F W Chew announced the call to convene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Safety Council
Civic Association
F. W. Chew
Trenton Draft Board Inductee Last From Area
Dean John Snethen of Trenton will be the last man from Draft Board 10 to be inducted into the Army until further orders. He leaves January 26 for Cincinnati at 10 30 a m. The release notes 13 of 1 071 Ohio inductees came from Butler County, with eleven from Preble and eight from Warren counties, as the draft system faced shifts and a planned equalization was halted.
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Trenton
Army
Dean John Snethen
Wylie Mitchell
Draft Board
Snethen
Mitchell
Armco Steel Corporation
Cincinnati
Ohio
Armed Services
Butler County
Selective Service
R. E. Clouse
C. W. Goble
Clouse
Jouse
Preble County
Warren County
Claims Rise and Jobs Dip at Middletown Employment Office
Unemployment claims increased due to seasonal layoffs in several local industries and construction while job openings fell. P. F. Johnson reports December benefits total 15,001.04 under Ohio Unemployment Compensation and Serviceman's Readjustment Act, with 139,717 annual benefits and 845 weeks paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Johnson
Middletown
State Employment Servce
Johnson
Ohio
Dayton
Ohio State Employment Service
Franklin council passes ordinances and budget for 1949
Franklin village council released December receipts totaling 1496.30 with 1000.05 from meter revenue and 305.90 from admission taxes plus 190.35 from fines. A $64,000 general fund appropriation for 1949 was approved. Wilbur Carpenter resigns as street commissioner effective January 1. Millar Tewell named street superintendent. Carpenter’s position eliminated. Two street lights approved on South Ave Oxford Rd and River St near Logan Long mill. Pay ordinance changes allow hourly wage adjustments and salaried reclassification without separate ordinances. William Reynolds to submit remodeling estimates for city building front.
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Franklin
Wilbur Carpenter
Millar Tewell
Carpenter
South Ave
Oxford Rd
River St
Logan-Long Mill
William Reynolds
Monroe Grange Convenes. committees instructed at regu lar meeting
Monroe Grange committees for 1949 were instructed in their duties at the regular meeting of the group last night at Monroe School. Grange master presided. A safety film and talk by Paul Wilson Middletown safety director were on the program. The next meeting will be February 7 at Monroe School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Monroe School
Oia
Paul Wilson
Middletown
Merchants Association to Meet at Manchester Hotel
A meeting of the Retail Merchants Association will be held at noon Thursday in the Manchester Hotel. Don Folger, president, announced the event. Five sisters from Jackson, Alabama named Ara Era Ira Ora and Ara are involved in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association
Manchester
Don Folger
Ara
Era
Ira
Ora
Jackson
Ala
A K Lewis Estate Put In Trust Fund
Abraham Kirk Lewis of Middletown dies January 10 and leaves a trust fund for the bulk of his estate. First National Bank of Middletown named trustee with widow’s income at the trustees discretion. Upon her death, residue divided equally among Genevieve Jones, Mrs Mary L Flack, and David Lewis II. Household and personal effects to widow. Bank named executor. Will signed March 6 1941 with Ella Henry Fares and C E Burke witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Kirk Lewis
Middletown
First National Bank of
Genevieve Jones
Mary L. Flack
David Lewis II
Ella Henry Fares
C. E. Burke
Cost Accountants To Meet Tonight In Dayton
Booz, Allen and Hamilton executive L L Ellis of Chicago will speak at the fifth technical meeting of the Dayton Chapter NACA at the Dayton Engineers Club tonight. Dinner at 6 15 p m precedes the 7 30 session on How Does Cost Accounting Apply to Distribution Costs with several Middletown members and a guest from the Eversharp Company attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Ellis
Booz, Allen and Hamilton
Chicago
Dayton
National Association of Cost Accountants
NACA
Dayton Engineers Club
Ellis
Association
Middletown
Carl A. Arend
Leonard Barker
Gerald E. Humphrey
Homer C
Box-Making Suit Settled Monday
A $10,000 suit by Randolph Paper Box Corp of Richmond against Interstate Folding Box Co of Middletown was settled out of court yesterday and dismissed by Judge Druffel by attorney agreement. The case charged misrepresentation and fraud in the sale of a box making machine. Plaintiffs filed an acknowledgment that charges were based on mistake and misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Paper Box Corporation
Richmond
Interstate Folding Box Company
Verity Pkwy
Middletown
Druffel
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Robert A. Gibbs
Yale
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Rose
Lady Borden
Ene
Gceneral
Ross Motors
Fairbanks- Fibre
Keuthan Foundry
Fred Cramer
Jefferson
Franklin Council
Monroe Grange
Household Finance
Veralion
First National Bank
Main St
Quality Family
Ivory Soap
Logan
DIAL
Cost Accountants
A. W. Smith
So. Broad St
HOTEL
Essen
Mpcoy Leffler Funeral’ Home
Middletown,o
Nash
Tero Great
Math Motors
Nano-Kelvinator Corporation
Detroit
Micky
Wilmer Motors
Central Garage
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