Sloppy Snow Blamed For Several Mishaps In City
Wet snow caused a rash of minor crashes yesterday afternoon. A woman pedestrian, Bettie Mitchell, 52, sustaining two fractured ribs, was treated at Middletown Hospital after being struck at Manchester Avenue and Charles Street. Her husband Arthur was uninjured. John South, 40, reported his car struck the couple. he declined aid. Police cited skidding for many incidents with damage to autos and a broken utility pole on South Verity Parkway.
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Trian
Bettie Mitchell
North Ave
Middletown Hospital
Manchester Ave
Charles St
Arthur
Mitchell
John South
Jewell St
South
Manchester
Mitchells
M. E. Metzgar
Central Ave
South Verity Pkwy
Sixteenth Ave
Metzgar
John Underwood
Taylor Ave
Daniel Mack
West Middletown
Underwood
Baltimore St
Heffner Ave
Wrecked Jeep Stolen Driver Held by Indiana Authorities
An injured driver Thomas Combs 37 of Everton Indiana was reported to be held by Indiana authorities after a stolen jeep he drove crashed into a vehicle driven by John H Hackman of Cincinnati. Combs was hospitalized at Mercy Hospital Hamilton with head injuries as patrolmen noted the collision at Routes 129 and 25.
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Thomas Combs
Everton
Ind
B. A. Joyce
Indiana
Connersville
Mbs
Aan
John H. Hackman
Fairlane Ave
Cincinnat
Mercy Hospital
Hamilton
Joyce
Driver Charged In Fatal Mishap Near Lebanon
Second degree manslaughter charges were filed yesterday against Hubert Benton 45 of South Lebanon for a head on crash that killed 7 year old William Whitt and injured Dr. Edward Blair 69 and others. Dr Blair remained in critical condition at Christ Hospital Cincinnati. Benton hospitalized at Middletown with minor injuries. Deputy Sheriff Richard Satterthwaite filed the charge in Warren County Court.
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Hubert Benton
South
Lebanon
Edward Blair
Blair
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati
Benton
Middletown Hospital
Robert Whitt
William
Richard Satterthwaite
Warren County
Squire Clarence Banker
Cloudy Colder Weather Forecast With No Snow Expected
Weather outlook predicts cloudy skies and a high near 32 degrees with a low around 15 tonight. Temperatures were 25 this morning, 24 yesterday at 1 a.m., and rose to 41 by 9 p.m. Forecasters warn of continued cold conditions with no snow anticipated.
Farm truck numbers rise from 1941 to 1950
In 1950 about 2,500,090 trucks were on U S farms, up from roughly 1,300,000 in 1941. The rise reflects increased farm mechanization and logistics needs across agriculture.
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U. S
Doan’s Pills Offered for Kidney Comforts
Advert, claiming Doan’s Pills soothe backache and fatigue from slow kidneys. Cites common causes stress exertion cold exposure and minor bladder irritation. Ends with urging purchase and 60 years of use.
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Dean
Doan
Car Crash Involving City Truck Leaves Mrs Shaffer’s Vehicle Damaged
A vehicle driven by Mrs. Lewis Shaffer, 37, at 311 S. Sutphin St, sustained about 35 dollars in damage after a collision with a Street Department truck operated by Harry Helton, 33, of 4107 Warren Rd. The crash occurred at Manchester Ave and Clinton St. the city truck incurred no damage.
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Lewis Shaffer
S. Sutphin St
Harry Helton
Warren Rd
Manchester Ave
Clinton St
Taxicab Strikes Quick Cleaner's Truck in Snow
Leroy Melton, 46, of 1512 Woodlawn Ave reports a taxicab struck his truck on Baltimore Street at Girard Avenue yesterday afternoon. Police say snow on the street caused the crash. cab driver’s name was not listed.
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Leroy Melton
Woodlawn Ave
Baltimore St
Girard Ave
Taxi and car crash on First Avenue near Crawford Street
Damage estimated at 30 dollars resulted when a taxi driven by Walter Sallee 42 of 204 Garfield Street and a car driven by Joseph Kring 27 of 1963 Central Avenue were involved in an accident on First Avenue near Crawford Street. Police said damage was to the car.
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Ortemus Howe
Trenton Route 1
Vernon Pieper
Oxford
Fifth Ave
Yankee Rad
Walter Sallee
Garfield St
Joseph Kring
Central Ave
First Ave
Crawford St
Movie Lineup At Local Theaters This Week
Paramount shows Harriet Craig at 1 35 5 35 7 35 and 9 35 p m Desert Hawk at 2 50 5 50 and 8 40 p m One Way Street at 1 30 4 25 7 15 and 10 05 p m Colonial features Undercover Girl at 1 15 4 10 7 05 and 10 p m Deport ed at 2 50 5 45 and 8 40 p m
Snow Falls as Rain Misreads Weather Report
Winter storms deliver three inches of snow in Vandalia area. Street superintendent William Shawhan notes wet snow and forecasts a freeze overnight. The city uses salt to create brine and keep streets passable as plows clear slush.
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Vandalia Weather Bureau
William Shawhan
Middletown
Shawhan
Civic Governors To Meet Thursday
The Mid dletown Civic Association’s Board of Governors will hold a quarterly meeting at 6 30 p m tomorrow in the Manchester Hotel. Harlan Helsel of Clark and Helsel will present the annual audit for the year ending September 30 and copies will be distributed to board members for inspection.
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The
Middletown Civic Association
Manchester
Ben Bender
Harlan Helsel
Clark and Helsel
Panel Session Set At Jefferson PTA
The Jefferson School PTA will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the school auditorium. The program features a panel discussion titled What Do Parents Expect of Teachers and the Schools led by Eugene Smith president with moderator Max Rosselot and panelists Mrs Chester Stickwell Mrs T J McGraw Henry Jones and Ed Vollette.
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Jefferson School
PTA
Eugene Smith
Max Rosselot
Chester Stickwell
T. J. McGraw
Henry Jones
Ed Vollette
Service Station Plans Are Dropped At Church Site
Middletown notes a parking lot on the First Presbyterian Church site after Harry Kassir, Cincinnati attorney for Myers Realty Co, says plans to build a Sacony Vacuum service station on the property are dropped.
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Middletown
Harry Kassir
Cincinnati
Myers Realty Company
First Presbyterian Church
Sacony-Vacuum Company of
St. Louis
Kassir
Price Of Eggs 24 Cents A Dozen In 1935 Middletown Journal
Middletown officials unearthed a 1935 Middletown Journal noting eggs at 24 cents a dozen and turkey at 29 cents a pound. The issue mentions tax shortfalls, NRA repeal, Lindbergh kidnapping news, and plans to repurpose downtown property into parking due to defense construction rules.
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Journal of 1935
Department of Finance
Middletown Journal
Martha Class
Walter Braun
Middletown
Lindbergh
England
NRA Qow
Will Rogers
Paramount
Helen Hayes
Victoria Regina
Freckles
Etta Kett
Earthquake Shakes Imperial and Riverside Counties
A sharp quake rocked Imperial and Riverside Counties with no damage or injuries reported. The AP notes about 7,000 ice manufacturing plants operate in the United States.
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EL Centro
Calif
Imperial
Riverside Counties
United States
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J. C. Penney and Company
Verity Pkwy
National Authority
NPA
Eee Main St
Mid- Gordon
Wonder
Castel and Gallaher Drug Stores
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Boyce W. Blackwelder
the Lord
Sin
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First Church OF God
Middletown, O
Anderson College
Butler U
University of Chicago
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First National Bank of Middletown
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First National Bank
F.D.I.C
Greathouse
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