Commission Eyes Issuance Of Bonds To Skip New Tax
City commissioners discussed issuing bonds to finance a new off street parking project and considered a pending tax bill in Washington that could affect municipal bonds. They ordered bids for 100 parking meters and authorized preparation of bond legislation while seeking more details on the bill’s status. A petition urged limiting heavy truck traffic on Wildwood Midway and Jackson streets. An electrician union backed a warm air heating ordinance with conditions. Robert F. Roberts was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. A former city worker testified he was unjustly fired and recounted a fight at work.
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Lloyd Miller
Francis Carmody
Middletown
Schatzmann
W. H. Shawhan
Wildwood Rd
Midway St
Jackson St
Enoch Dr
Atco St
International Brotherhood of Electricians
Robert F. Roberts
Armco Steel
Zoning Board of Appeals
David Selvar
Water Works Department
Commission
Clifton Montgomery
Montgomery
Statement By Miller Defends Wage Plan In Salary Dispute
Commissioner Lloyd Miller defends Middletown wage plan amid salary dispute. He notes 166 of 168 full time workers received substantial raises totaling 78 000 in 1950, with further raises in 1952, and argues the plan aligns with industry standards while stressing need for cooperation and fairness for all 168 employees. He concedes old system had inequalities but cites state law limiting bailiff pay and calls for city manager return to resolve issues.
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Miller
Lloyd Miller
Middletown
Colder Tonight Warmer Friday Forecaster Says
A Midwest Ohio town sees temperatures fail to reach forecast lows with a chill overnight. The forecaster predicts zero to 10 above tonight and a mostly cloudy Friday with a slow rise into the mid 20s. Light snow flurries were noted earlier. no new snow is expected tonight or tomorrow.
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Middletown
Ohio
Midavon
At 13 Miles the Lowest Cliff Rises 100 Feet
A surveying note states that at a 13 mile distance the visible cliff rises at least 100 feet above the surrounding terrain. Any lower rise would be hidden from view at that range.
Gair to Acquire American Coating Mills from Owens-Illinois
The Robert Gair Company announces purchase of Owens-Illinois American Coating Mills including the Vanderveer Street plant in Toledo with 95 workers. The deal covers paperboard mills and carton plants in Elkhart Chicago and Grand Rapids, with Owens-Illinois receiving stock and cash. The operation will become a separate Gair division led by R L Snideman to expand midwest service.
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American Coating Mills
Owens-Illinois Glass Company
Robert Gair Company, Inc
Toledo
American Coating Mills Paperboard
Vanderveer St
O. W. Messner
George E. Dyke
Robert Gair Company
New York
J. P. Levis
Owens-Illinois
Gair
THF
Elkhart
Ind
Chicago
Grand Rapon Mich
Levis
Robert Gair
Eastern
Seaboard States
Canada
Georgia
Gair” Dyke Said
Gehm Tops Fire Exam for Captain Post
Ernest R. Gehm, 39, of 212 Harrison St., a fireman since 1941, scored the highest grade in a Civil Service promotional exam held January 17 for the captain post. Fireman Gene Fishbaugh and Fire Inspector Howard Gall ranked second and third. Gehm is expected to be appointed February 1 as a company officer at Station 1 on North Broad St, with duties including equipment and building maintenance, responding to emergencies, and overseeing firefighting.
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Ernest R. Gehm
Harrison St
William Fishbaugh
Gehm
Gene Fishbaugh
Howard Gall
North Broad St
H.W. Starick
Civil Service
Fishbaugh
Service Firm To Move Into New Location In City
The City Sanitary Service Company will open at 1318 Central Ave after a three year lease on Omar Bakeries’ former storeroom. Frank Barger, president, signed the lease. Thomas Baird Jr. was the broker. Operations begin Monday with the same phone number 35300.
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City Sanitary Service Company
Central Ave
City
Omar Bakeries
Thomas Baird, Jr
Frank Barger
Middletown
At The Movies Paramount and Strand Listings
Paramount shows Que Bec at 1 25, 4 45 and 8 pm and Detective Story at 2 55, 6 10 and 9 25 pm. Strand presents Bride of Frankenstein at 1 15, 4 15, 7 20 and 10 20 pm and Son of Frankenstein at 2 30 and 3 08 pm. Friday Riding The Outlaw shows.
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Quebec
Judge Combs Pushes Clerk Salary Over Bailiff Cut
Municipal Court Judge Alton H. Combs stood firm seeking a clerk salary raise rather than lowering the bailiff pay. He argued the new court adds duties, that both positions are underpaid for greater responsibilities, and that statewide practice favors upward salary adjustments for clerks while the commission chose to cut the bailiff.
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Alton H. Combs
Ohio Municipal Court
Combs
Lloyd Miller
Hilda Crooke
Combs Com
Vote Fails Yet Eaton Plans School Additions
Eaton will proceed with a new gymnasium, shower and locker rooms, and vocational agriculture and industrial arts departments costing 330000, though a 295000 bond proposal failed by 69 votes. Superintendent Ralph Mikesell announced after results showed 55.16 percent yes, below the 60 percent needed. Of 1231 ballots, 679 favored the bond, 552 opposed. lowest bid was 476000 but bids are cancelled awaiting outcome.
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EATON
Ralph Mikesell
Trail and Jim Thorpe All American Showtimes Listed
The listing shows showtimes for Trail at 1 45 5 00 and 8 15 p m and for Jim Thorpe All American at 2 50 6 05 and 9 20 p m indicating movie scheduling details for an exhibition.
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Jim Thorpe
Main Roadblock to Open Soon on Main Street
Police Chief Joseph Blackmore announced a roadblock on Main Street will open soon after a detour through adjacent streets. Sewer pipe installation is planned on Minnesota Street, with official detour details to be released later.
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Main St
Joseph Blackmore
Minnesota St
Reuthe Named FOPA President After 1952 Officers
The Fraternal Order of Police Associates installed a new roster for 1952 at the Pistol Range. President-elect Charles Reuthe, vice president Herman Rekers, and secretary-treasurer Martin Thomas led the list along with trustees Harold Norris Art Ulrich Sr and Dr S C Toman. Inner guard Charles McFadden outer guard Dudley Acton chaplain Mike Prade and conductor Harry Benadum were also elected. A plan to hold future meetings jointly with the Fraternal Order of Police was discussed, with a tentative meeting slated for February.
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Order of Police Associates
Charles Reuthe
Herman Rekers
Martin Thomas
Harold Norris
Art Ulrich, Sr
S. C. Toman
Charles McFadden
Dudley Acton
Mike Prade
Harry Benadum
Fraternal Order of Police
Ype
Simpkins Named Manager of Pure Oil Station on Tytus Ave
Paul Simpkins of West Middleton Route 1 was named manager of the remodeled Pure Oil station at 1710 Tytus Ave by Donald J. Obert the Middletown sales rep. He replaces Keyser West who is no longer with the company. Simpkins previously worked at Pleaks Marathon on Tytus Ave and additions to the staff are planned with a grand opening slated for early spring.
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Paul Simpkins
West Middletown
Tytus Ave
Donald J. Obert
Middletown
Simpkins
Keyser West
Pleaks Marathon
Obert
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Congress
Fred J. Schatzmann
Washington
Freeman's
Duick Clearance
Mini Tate
Helbros
Benrus
Ladies
Elgin-American
Evans Oe Case
Sterling
American Coating
Owens-Illinois Glass
Miami
Germantown
Paramount
Gait
Mented
Dentin
Reuthe
FOPA
Howard's
Candy Kitchen
Tweedies
Carmelettee
Joyce
Selby
Arge Group
Wzeuurt
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