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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1955

Page

8

Income Tax Facts No 8 Savings For Farmers

A final article in a series on 1954 tax changes outlines investor benefits such as a $50 dividend tax free allowance and a 4 percent credit on remaining dividends after July 31 1954, plus capital gains tax reductions to 25 percent. It covers forms, farmer deductions for soil and water conservation, estimated tax rules, and depreciation reforms under new law. It notes simplified declarations for low income filers and urges consulting qualified advisers for official instructions.

Internal Revenue Service

Ohio Bell to Spend 390000 in Middletown this year

Ohio Bell Telephone Co plans a 390000 investment in Middletown during 1955. Improvements include dial equipment and larger cables to expand the local exchange capacity, support more lines, and upgrade service from party lines to individual lines.

Bell Middletown Ohio Bell Telphone Co J. R. Miller Dayton Ohio Bell John A. Greene Cleveland Miller

Dancing Classes To Begin Tonight At YMCA

Registrations still open for ballroom dancing classes at the YMCA starting tonight taught by Johnny Lang of Dayton. A beginners class at 9 p.m. and two advanced sections at 7 and 8 p.m. cover waltz foxtrot jitterbug rumba and tango. Fee is 7 for single 12 for couple with YMCA members getting 1 off. An eight week ceramics course starting Thursday accepts 20 enrollments.

YMCA Johnny Lang Dayton Lang Emil Trifshouser

House Photo Ban Appealed By Newsmen

The White House News Photographers Assn urges Speaker Rayburn to reconsider ruling that House committees may not permit pictures during hearings. The appeal cites press access and records of media coverage.

Washington White House Assn House Rayburn D-Tex

Crawford Heads Triangle Hi-Y Officers Named

New officers for the Triangle Hi-Y were announced by Harry ter Braak. Ken Crawford is president, Tom Wiley vice president, Jim Ralston secretary, Ross Finkleman treasurer, Bob Tindel sergeant at arms, Jim Butch and Jack McLaughlin Hi-Y Council representative. McLaughlin retires as president. A YMCA dinner shifts meeting plans. a joint group meeting is set for Thursday, Feb. 3. Henry E. Miller Torch advisor will show slides of a South Africa trip for Armco Steel Corp.

Hi-Y Harry Ter Braak Ken Cawford Tom Wiley Jim Ralston Ross Finkleman Bob Tindel Jim Butch Jack McLaughlin Hi- Y Council McLaughlin YMCA Ter Braak Henry E. Miller South Africa Armco Steel Corp

Today's Crossword Horizont 1 constell ation clues and grid notes

A newspaper crossword puzzle page item lists across and down clues for a Monday edition. Entries include astronomy terms, German and French words, place names, bird and animal names, and family relations. The puzzle spans multiple rows and columns with themed hints and abbreviations such as PTA.

Three convicts accused in Airport Inn robbery case

Two federal inmates Charles Ison and Robert Nichols and Willard Prince are charged with the $5,000 August 12 Airport Inn theft at 1701 Germantown Rd. Middletown officials allege armed robbery. Ison faces additional assault charges. Prince denies theft. The trio, linked to holdups across Kentucky to West Virginia, reportedly lost $2,000 at a Ohio race track.

Dayton Airport Inn Germantown Rd Charles Ison Robert Lee Nichols Willard Prince Montgomery County Anne Blumberg Ison Sam Blumberg Middletown Hustis Grill Moraine City Nichols Hustis Prince Paducah Atlanta Princeton W. Va Princton N. C FBI West Liberty Inn Kentucky Tennessee Ohio West Virginia

Discrimination At Cemetery Court Ruling

Oakland Calif The State District Court of Appeals ruled the Mountain View Cemetery could refuse to entomb a Negro in a white reserved mausoleum. The court held private cemeteries are not public accommodations and not covered by antidiscrimination law. Judge Maurice T Dooling noted the act harms dignity yet said no law was broken.

Oakland Calif State District Court of Appeals Mountain View Maurice T. Dooling

Unopened Hotel Gets Third Name in Dallas

A 22 story, 1 000 room hotel in downtown Dallas will open late this year as the Statler Hilton the third name it has had since plans were announced. Sales Manager Max Peck said the name combines the original Dallas Statler title and the Conrad Hilton after the financier bought the Statler chain.

Dallas Statler-Hilton Max Peck Dallas Statler Conrad Hilton Statler

Straw shoes for horses in Japan until iron shoes used

Straw shoes served as horse footwear in Japan through the early modern era, with iron horseshoes introduced in the 19th century marking a shift in equine technology and handling.

Japan

Japanese Officials Sail For Sub Training In U S

Eighty four Japanese officers and enlisted men arrived yesterday and boarded a plane for New London Connecticut for six months training in American submarines. They belong to Japan new maritime defense force and may return with an American submarine loaned under the mutual defense assistance program.

San Francisco New London

Two Meetings Slated By Girl Scout Units

Tomorrow the Girl Scout calendar lists two meetings. At 7 30 p.m. the Leaders Assn led by Mrs. Marvin Lenhart will meet in the Girl Scout clubroom to discuss day troop and established camp training. At 9 30 a.m. Mrs. Howard Wren's troop organization committee will meet in the Girl Scout office.

Leaders Assn Marvin Lenhart Girl Scout Howard Wren Girl Scout Office

Eight Students Win 1955 Legion Essay Contest

The American Legion sponsored eight top contestants from Middletown Roosevelt and high schools for the 1955 essay contest. Winners from grades nine to twelve were David Danner Mary Ann Morgan Jim Spindler Carol Burns Bill Walter Mona Elgeston Harold Conrad and Carol Enright. Essays on The Effect of Spiritual Guidance in the World Today will be judged locally after Feb. 4, then by district and department judges to select finalists and state winners who will receive trips to Washington, D. C. Local judges included Clinton D. Boyd George Elliott and others.

Clinton D. Boyd George Elliott Juff David Danner Linden Ave Roosevelt Mary Ann Morgan Bellomonte St Jim Spindler Ardmore Dr Middletown High Carol Burns Aberdeen Dr Bill Walter Sierra Rt Mona Elgeston West Middletown Rt. 2 Harold Conrad North Ave Carol Enright Harrison St Fenwick High Washington, D. C Boyd, Elliott Russell Galloway Jack Christy Rowan Crawford

Community Meetings Schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday

A schedule listing various local organization meetings. Tuesday events include Sertoma at 6 30 p m at the Manchester Hotel North Middletown Fire Association 7 p m North American Fire House Mayfield Fire Department 7 30 p m Sheffield Street Fire House Civic Chorus 7 30 p m Middletown High School Room 302 Miami Valley Post 3809 VFW officers meeting 7 30 p m Post Headquarters Battery A 180 AAA Gun Battalion 7 45 p m Armory FOE 8 p m Hall SPEBSQSA 8 p m Legion. Wednesday features Golden Age Club 1 30 p m Civic Association National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry Franklin FOE Auxiliary officers meeting 7 30 p m regular meeting 8 p m FOPA Lodge 2 6 30 p m Police Pistol Range Germantown Road.

North Middletown Fire Assn North American Fire House Mayfield Fire Department Sheffield Street Civic Chorus Middletown High School Miami Valley Post VFW Armory FOE Hall Spebsqsa Legion Golden Age Club Civic Association National Guard 107Th Armored Cavalry Franklin Foe Germantown Road

Mme Chiang Unable to Attend American Legion Conference

Washington report says Mme Chiang Kai-shek cannot address the Auxiliary annual conference this week because she cannot leave Formosa at this time. The notice notes the inability to travel due to her return from Formosa.

Washington America Legion Auxiliary Mme Chiang Kai-shek Formosa

New Blood Drive To Be Explained For Legion Post 218

A Veterans Administration hospital staff member will discuss the blood program for the Dayton VA hospital at 8 p.m. in the Legion home. Walter Pawelkoski, assistant service officer, chairs the blood program committee, which began last week. Legionnaires and others may contact the Legion office to donate.

Veteras Administration American Legion Post 218 Legion Home Dayton Walter Pawelkoski Veterans Services Center Legion Office

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