Beckett Seeks Democratic Bid For County Post
Hamilton Edward Beckett a 14 year city council veteran plans to file petitions for the Democratic nomination for county commissioner in the May primary. Beckett aims to resign from the council to pursue the post as two seats are contested with Augspurger Snyder and others seeking re election creating a bid for Democratic control of the County Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Edward Beckett
Beckett
County Commission
Gordon Augspurger
John Paullin
Wayne Township
Huston Adams
Hamilton- Middletown Pike
Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corp
Firemen’s Pension Boards
City Planning Commission
Robert Westfall
Donald F. Grammel
Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Co
Empoye
Augspurger
Ross H. Snyder
Middletown
GOP
Snyder
Arthur Reiff
Loss To Be Paid By Parents in Germantown Warehouse Fire
Germantown parents of several juveniles will pay for fire and property damage at the Robert Ross warehouse after a morning blaze. Police Chief Bernard Ingle Brand said a routine check by Patrol Richard Petit found smoke and juveniles inside who admitted breaking windows and damaging furniture. The youths were held until parents were notified and agreed to cover the losses. Fire Chief Richard Zecher dispatched a truck. damage described as minor to the building but high for property losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Robert Ross
Bernard Inglebrand
Patl
Richard Petit
Petit
Richard Zecher
Gardner Credit Union Declares Dividend and Rebate
The Gardner Employer's Federal Credit Union, meeting at the Sportsmen's Club, approved a 5 percent dividend to shareholders and a 5 percent interest rebate. Elected officers for 1960 include Paul Wilch Sr. as president Sam Jaeger as vice president Gladys M. Bracken as treasurer Elmer Dietz as secretary. Directors named were George Montgomery Paul Redkey William Wells Willie Cobb and John Lickert. Credit committee picks were Reuben Doty Edgar Smith and Raymond Snowden while Harold Voorhis Edd Cogan and Howard Reider joined the audit committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Federal Credit Union
Sportsmen's Club
Paul Wilch Sr
Sam Jaeger
Gladys M. Bracken
Elmer Dietz
George Montgomery
Paul Redkey
William Wells
Willie Cobb
John Lickert
Reuben Doty
Edgar Smith
Raymond Snowden
Harold Voorhis
Edd Cogan
Howard Reider
Red Cross names division heads for 1960 drive
Dale Constiner announces eight divisions and quotas for the 1960 Red Cross fund campaign in Middletown Franklin and Lemon townships Madison Clearcreek and Franklin townships led by Industry chair Robert Barnhart of Ohio Bell and supported by the Industrial Council. The drive begins March 1 with kits prepared and workers slated for Feb 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Fund
Dale Constiner
Middletown
Franklin
Lemon
Madison
Clearcreek
Robert Barnhart
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Industrial Council
Jm_ Finney
Coca-Cola
Edward Ruppert
Ruppert Buick
McKnight Kinne
Armco Steel Corp
Winton Steller
Safety Council
Drs
Clifford Fening
Larry Gibboney
Raymond Kelly
Armco, Steel Corp
Madison Townships
Bill Oliver
Gardner
Diamond National
Dale Constine
Paul Deger
Flu Closes High School At Trenton
Trenton High School closed today due to widespread flu among faculty, with substitutes unavailable. Trenton Elementary stayed open, and officials expect the high school to reopen tomorrow, according to Supt. Arthur Tolley.
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Flu
Trenton
Trenton High School
Arthur Tolley
Tolley
Leaders at Cubbers Pow Wow in Mound Builders area
More than 100 Cub Scout leaders attended the second annual Mound Builders Area Council Cubbers Pow Wow at Roosevelt Junior High School. Marvin Holiday led as general chairman with co chairmen Louis Rossi and Jackson Kimball. The training covered pack administration games ceremonies and entertain ment and handi crafts. The event ended with a Blue and Gold Dinner hosted by Cub Pack 38 of Morrow. John Bachus chaired the leadership training committee and spoke on training benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Builders Area Council
Roosevelt Junior High School
Marvin Holiday
Louis Rossi
Jackson Kimball
Jack Baltzell
Elwood Kaylor
Dale Linbaugh
Harry Hannah
Morrow
John Bachus
Child Starts Fire Blamed in Minor Gladys White Home Incident
A child using a cigarette lighter started a small fire that caused no damage on the first floor of the Gladys White residence at 1735 I Garfield St Saturday night. No injuries were reported and firefighters contained the blaze to a minor incident.
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Gladys White
Garfield St
Thea Leatherman
McKnight Dr
Florence Street
Guy Smith
Sycamore St
Warren Raymond
Hamilton
Grove Street
York Avenue
City Accidents Injure 2 With Two-Car Crash
A two car crash at Crawford Street and Wayne Avenue sent Henry Roberts to Middletown Hospital with head cuts. Thomas Augsburger was cited for failure to yield right of way after his eastbound car struck Roberts. Damages were listed at 500 and 400 dollars respectively.
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Middletown
Crawford Street
Wayne Avenue
Henry Roberts
Smith Ave
Thomas Augsburger
Church St
Augsburger
Roberts
Franklin Eyes Sesqui Program
Franklin Chamber of Commerce holds a 7:30 p m meeting in the Gates Room at Franklin National Bank to discuss a sesquicentennial celebration. Secretary Dan Collette says groups should send a representative to gauge local feeling for the proposed celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Franklin Chamber of Commerce
Gates
Franklin National Bank
Chamber
Dan Collette
Band Associates Postpone Meeting
Directors of the Middletown High School Band Associates push their meeting from tomorrow to Thursday night at 8 p.m. at 510 Orchard Street the home of Mr and Mrs James Merrick. The regular January meeting is set for January 26 at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown High School Band Associates
James Merrick
Orchard St
Moles Known to Tunnel Vast Distances in One Night
Reports note moles can tunnel as much as 30 feet in a single night, indicated by rapid subterranean activity. Scientists discuss soil disruption and potential impacts on lawns. The observation highlights the agility of these burrowing mammals.
Fifty Indicted by Grand Jury in Hamilton
The January grand jury returned sixty five indictments against fifty defendants in Hamilton. Two men face charges of second degree manslaughter in traffic deaths, and a bank robbery at the First National Bank & Trust Co. of Hamilton’s Jan 4 Holdup yielded $2,250. Arraignments are set for Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in Judge Boll’s court.
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Hamilton
Grand Jury
Common Pleas
P. P. Boll
Hamilton Plaza
First National Bank & Trust Co
Turner
John J. Church
Mosler Ave
Marine Pfc
Lowell G. Coyle
Joyce Ann Curtis
Galeese Elected President of Ohio Hotel Assn
Paul Galeese manager of the Manchester Hotel was elected president at the three day Ohio Hotel Association convention held at the Sheraton Cleveland Hotel. He previously served as vice president and treasurer. Other officers include Henry Ludwig of the Neil House Columbus as vice president and Thomas Corcoran of the Sheraton Gibson Cincinnati as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Galeese
Manchester
Ohio Hotel Assn
Sheraton-Cleveland
Galeese
Henry Ludwig
Neil House
Columbus
Thomas Corcoran
Sheraton-Gibson
Cincinnati
Man Nabbed After Jewelry Heist At Spencer Co
A 25 year old Longview Hospital escapee identified as Ronald Fisher was captured after breaking a window at Spencer Jewelry Co 1009 Central Ave police recovered nine of ten stolen watches and one more from a Main Manchester lot. Fisher held for investigation with multiple officers involved and tied to a prior assault and robbery claim in Butler County.
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Spencer Jewelry Co
Central Ave
Longview Hospital
Raymond Spark
Iglehart St
Ronald Fisher
Sorg Paper Co
Manchester Ave
Roy Crout
Paul Judd
Arnold Ferguson
Far] Smith
Byron Johnson
Del‘bert Barker
Louis Pierce
Robert Sloan
al Carr
Fisher
Pisgah
Pil
Judd
Pierce
Main-Manchester
Butler County Sheriff's Deputies
Toastmasters Complete Area Reorganization in Ohio District 40
Springfield hosts a district council meeting announcing a reorganization. Middletown joins Area 11 under Aaron Gumm. John Compton becomes governor of Area 7. Lloyd Nolan shifts to Area 11 as sergeant at arms. A district conference is set for May 7 in Columbus with a speech contest participant from Middletown.
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Ohio
Toastmasters Clubs
Springfield
Middletown Club
Art Thomann
Aaron Gumm
John Compton
Lloyd Nolan
Columbus
Hippo Size Says Weight and Skin Thickness
A hippo can weigh up to three tons and possess skin about two inches thick, highlighting its massive build and protective hide.
Dog Tag DeadlineWednesday for 1960 Licenses
County official Carl Wedekind warned that the deadline to purchase 1960 dog licenses without penalty is Wednesday at 5 p.m. Licenses cost more after this time and may be obtained at the treasurer’s office in the City Building. A drive to clear Butler County of stray untagged dogs will begin with unlicensed dogs becoming county property after three days.
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Middletown
Barnitz Fund
New York Central
Compres
P. Lorillard
Miami Avenue
Carl Wedekind
Builidg
Butler County
Board Debates Fourth Chapter of Policy Manual
The Board of Education will meet in special session to discuss Chapter Four of the Policy Manual. The chapter covers instructional programs, curriculum council, grade level instruction, diploma requirements, promotions, testing and guidance, services for exceptional and handicapped students, teacher institutes, summer school, and purchases of student materials and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Nine Hurt In Area Accidents Reported In Butler And Warren
Nine people were injured in two accidents in Butler and Warren counties over the weekend. A two car crash on routes 73 and 503 north of Seven Mile sent five to Mercy Hospital. Judith Marquis was dismissed after a leg injury. Other injured were Harold Gullett Norwood Marquis Gerry Hoskin and Bill Lowe with varying head neck elbow hip and knee injuries. A second crash on Rt 741 four miles south of Lebanon involved four passengers with injuries. William Beck Jr. drove the car that left the road and was treated for a shoulder injury. passengers included Harry Leech Robert Grady and George Lindis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Mile
Mercy Hospital
Judith Marquis
S. Main St
Oxford
Harold Gullett
Allstarter Ave
Norwood Marquis
Gerry Hoskin
Second St
Hamilton
Bill Lowe
Middletown Hospital
Lebanon
William Beck Jr
Dayton
Beck
Harry Leech
Pittsburgh
Robert E. Grady
Granville
George Lindis
Self-Reliance Award Applications Open for 1960
Deadline Wednesday for Sebald Self-Reliance Awards invites seniors from Fenwick Lemon-Monroe and Middletown High schools to submit forms. An investigations committee will choose 20 finalists, 10 boys and 10 girls, who will be reduced to four winners per division in April. Also noted is Marrakesh Morocco banning snake charming per city ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Murray
Fenwick
Lemon- Monroe
Middletown
Man in courthouse leap after murder charge in Sugar Valley
Theodore Bud Mackey 46 in good condition at Miami Valley Hospital after leaping from a third floor balcony in Preble County Court house. He had pleaded innocent to fatally shooting his wife Josephine in Sugar Valley and left suicide notes asking to be buried beside her.
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Eaton
Theodore
Bud) Mackey
Preble County
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
Mackey
Josephine Mackey
Sugar Valley
Here
Film Show At Cancer Society Meeting
Dr Peter A Ammentorp will host a noon meeting of the Livian Club with a film titled The Other City shown during his discussion of cancer. The event aims to inform Civitan members about cancer care and prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter A. Ammentorp
American Cancer Society
Iivi
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Red Cross
Cubbers
Gary Marshall
Meadow Ave
Harry McMillan
Joyce Stabler
Bexley Dr
First Avenue
Grimes Street
Franklin Eyes Sesqui Program
Meeker Plumbing Company
Austin Tester
Bradley Russell
Tommy Arnwine
Ned Morris Jr
Nelson Lyons
Paul Vukovic
Lemon Adkins
Larry Marshall
George Jones Jr
Stanley Cain
Robert Ecton
Glenn Collins
Sybil Wills
Paul Knapp
Roy Trimble
Lewis Hollon
Yity
Nmecoyleffle Funeral Home
MOMER
DR. Leffler
McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home
Anytua
Chase
Longview
Darrell Poffenbarger
Wilson St
Poffenbarger
Sgt
Robert Walton
Ptl. Smith
Little King
Harold Gray
Broad Street
Tytus Avenue
Pti
Clarence de Hart
Toastmasters
Board
Butlers
Warren
Marrakesh
Morocco
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Civitan
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Charles
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