$750000 County Jail Bond To Go On Fall Ballots
Butler County voters will be asked to approve a 750000 bond issue to finance an addition to the Hamilton county courthouse. The plan cites deplorable jail conditions and aims to provide new jail facilities and more office space. The resolutions certify the proposal to the auditor for tax levy determination with a 750000 emergency plan to start construction promptly.
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Butler County
Hamilton
Gordon Augspurger
Arthur Reiff
Ben van Gordon
van Gordon
Board of Elections
Jackson Bosch
Hamilton Baby Dies In Smashup
The two month old son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Franklin 1383 John Sr was killed in a two car crash on U S 60 seven miles west of East Rainelle West Virginia The infant Benjamin Franklin Jr was fatally injured as the family of seven headed to Virginia to visit relatives Hamilton Franklin and four other children were treated and released Mrs Franklin 30 underwent multiple injuries Two people in the other car were injured
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Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
John Sr
U. S. 60
East Rainelle
W. Va
Benjamin Franklin Jr
Franklins
Virginia
Hamilton Franklin
Franklin
Police Briefs Report DUI Arrests and Warrants
Officers arrested John Brell at 1st Avenue and S Main Street on a DUI charge. Weldon Young, staying at City Hotel, held on a Newark fugitive warrant for probation violation. Rose Ann Hunter, 24, of 1634 Sycamore St, detained at the scene of a June 29 accident at Hudson Avenue and Baltimore Street.
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John Brell
S. Main St
1St Avenue
S. Main Street
Weldon Young
City Hotel
Newark
Rose Ann Hunter
Sycamore St
Hudson Avenue
Baltimore Street
Verity Parkway Faces DUI Charge
Verity Parkway has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol. The case involves roadway enforcement and an alleged alcohol impairment incident.
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Verity
World stance on labor impacts by International Labor Office
The International Labor Office reports global labor trends with a rough figure around a billion workers affected. The data suggests widespread influence on employment policy and economic outlook across regions.
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International Labor Office
Four Hurt in Middletown Area Crashes Injuries Reported
Two separate accidents yesterday near Middletown sent four people to area hospitals. In the Sleebig Road one car crash David Fagan 17 and Phillip Spangler 19 were injured and treated at Middletown Hospital after a ditch crossing rollover. A second two car collision on Ohio 73 near Sam Valley Hospital Dayton sent Freda Wallace 17 and Otha Lee Hatfield 39 to hospital with lacerations abrasions and leg and knee injuries. Audrey Parker 23 was cited for failing to stop at a stop sign.
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Middletown Hospital
Sleebig Road
David Fagan
Arlington Ave
Fagan
Phillip Spangler
Middletown
Fegan
Sam Valley Hospital
Dayton
Ohio
Lt Prown
Yesteray
Freda Wallace
Winchester
Otha Lee Hatfield
Somerset
Audrey Parker
Russell Rt. 1
Parker
Hatfield
Train Dumps 2 From Auto At Crossing
Two people knocked out when a car hit by a freight train at Central Avenue north of the city at 2 44 am. Police said no injuries though one person was taken to the emergency room. The motorist and passengers were knocked out by the impact. Additional crash at same time involved a different car and caused minor damage.
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New York Central Railroad
Central Avenue
Lester Wheeler
Franklin
Panama
E D. C. Jones
Crosses Burn In Dixie In Mobile Alabama
Four crosses about ten feet tall were burned in Mobile Alabama last night. Officers said they did not know who planted them or why they were set afire.
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Mobile
Ala
Workforce Gap Spurs Call for 250000 Skilled Workers
The report argues the United States faces a shortfall of about 250000 skilled workers annually. It outlines sectors most affected and urges targeted immigration and training programs to fill critical roles.
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United States
Eight on probation in Common Pleas Court ruling
Ten defendants appeared in Common Pleas Court with Judge Fred B. Cramer. Eight were placed on probation for five years for charges including neglect to provide for children burglary and larceny and failing to provide for child. Two defendants received determinate terms in the Ohio Penitentiary for forgery and insufficient funds checks.
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Hamilton
Common Pleas Court
Fred B. Cramer
Ohio
Calvin Puckett
S. Sutphin St
Middletown
Eddie Craft
Catalpa Dr
Denzil Pulsey
Highland Ave
Donald G. Brown
Lloyd M. Tisdale
Cincinnati
Thurman Ross Jr
Robert Banks
Chillicothe
Carl Stevens
William Osborne
Baltimore St
Fugate
Osborne
John Bruce Newkirk
Ooo
Newkirk
Obituary for Herman J Copp Middletown educator
Pallbearers listed for Herman J Copp include John D Blackford D R Baker Robert W Truck Lester Bunnell Ross A Kramer and Howard Cromwell He died at 68 Thursday night at Middletown Hospital after illness since January He was supervisor of elementary instrumental music in Middletown public schools Services set for 11 a m Monday at Riggs Funeral Home Rev Louis R Walter to officiate assisted by Rev E H Hammon Lincoln Lodge 693 will conduct services at 7 30 tomorrow burial at Rosehill Cemetery Somani Friends may call 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m tomorrow
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Herman J. Copp
John D. Blackford
D. R. Baker
Robert W. Truck
Lester Bunnell
Ross A. Kramer
Howard Cromwell
Middletown Hospital
Middletown
Riggs
Louis R. Walter
E. H. Hammon
Lincoln Lodge 693
Rosehill Cemetery
Somani
Deaths Elsewhere by the Associated Press
Charleston Gazette editor Frank A. Knight 48 dies after long service since 1951. Michael Ops Noonan 74, conductor, former Marquette University president 81, longtime faculty at several institutions. Oscar C. Kreis 78, former GM overseas division consulting engineer.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Frank A. Knight
Charleston Gazette
The
Gazette
New York
Michael Ops
Noonan
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Creighton University
St. Louis University
St. Mary's College
Kansas
Rate
Royal Oak
Mich
Oscar C. Kreis
General Motors Corp. Overseas Division
City Sanitation Urges Residents for Next Week Pickups
Sanitation division announces garbage collection at residences starting next week. Traffic bureau logs multiple calls about the city switch and the on duty status on Saturday. Historic note shows Americans bought 4 000 autos in 1900 and seven million in 1955.
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Division of of Sanitation
Middletonian Fined Jailed At Franklin
Franklin court actions record multiple drivers fined and jailed. Tudor 53 of Middletown jailed three days for driving while intoxicated with suspended license. fines $200. Giossip 19 of Franklin fined $50 for reckless operation and license suspended 30 days. Easter Douglas 29 of Franklin fined $50 more for no license. Harold Gampher fined for disorderly conduct. bond or fine partly suspended. Roland Sams 18 fined $15 for reckless operation. Robert Izor 19 of Springboro fined $25 for unnecessary noise. Frank Kolker 76 of Middletown fined $10 for improper left turn. Bond forfeitures: Richard Caldwell $25 for unnecessary noise. Marcelo Francis $15 for no license.
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Franklin
Tudor
Middletown
Thomas Giossip
Franklin Rt. 1
Easter Douglas
S. Main St
Harold Gampher
Roland Sams
Robert Izor
Springboro
Frank Kolker
Richard Caldwell
Waynesville
Marcello Francis
Dogs Still Taking Nips At Residents
Middletown sees multiple dog bite incidents with four hospital treatments this week. At 11:15 a.m. a dog bite on the left arm sent one man to Middletown Hospital, then Paul Gande age 74 was treated for a bite on the right leg.
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Middletown
Paul Gande
Fairmont Ave
Middletown Hospital
Strike at Germantown Ends in 2 Year Pact
Germantown workers and Atlas Die Casting Co reach a two year contract ending a historic strike that began as an unauthorized walkout and was later endorsed by the AFL. The deal includes raises for men and women, a June 3 1957 raise, production system goals, and costs estimated at 16 000 this year and 12 000 next year.
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Germantown
Atlas Die Casting Co
AFL Molders and Foundrymen’s
AFL
Mosayeuy Caseade
Pany
Tytus Avenue Reopened to Traffic
Tytus Avenue between Broad Street and Verity Parkway was opened to traffic late yesterday. C A Boeke, director of public service, announced. The reopening allows Broad Street traffic to resume between Tytus and Columbia avenues and enables Verity Parkway southbound traffic to connect with Tytus Avenue at the intersection.
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Tytus Avenue
Broad Street
Verity Parkway
C. A. Boeke
Public Service
Tytus
Columbia Avenues
Middletown Graduate Honored in National Elks Youth Contest
Jack Taylor, a 1956 Middletown High School graduate, received honorable mention in the Elks National Youth Leadership contest. He won local district and state titles, then advanced from 55 000 applicants to 48 semifinalists. The report notes his leadership roles and school activities, with convention display in Chicago and representation by Paul Foell.
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Jack Taylor
Middletown High School
Elks
Taylor
Joe Edward Pendergraft
Joplin
Jeanne LaDuke
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Victor E. Anderson
Nebraska
Dennis J. Roberts
Rhode Island
Thomas B. Stanley
Virginia
Dewey E. S. Jubns
Youth Activities Committee
America
National Forensic League
Kids Stage Big Parade At Douglas
Kids from Douglas Park celebrate Patriotic Week with a parade spanning over 10 city blocks. Parade master James Hurston leads with Dwight Roberts flag bearer and Johnny Jones in a Davy Crockett outfit holding the Douglas Park banner. Pre schoolers ride in decorated wagons bikes and autos, with awards for best decorated bike to Valerie Mitchell and Lois Gregory.
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Douglas Park
James Hurston
Dwight Roberts
Bobby Smith
Gwendolyn Stallsworth
Vee Ester Stallsworth
Tory Reilly
Johnny Jones
Davy Crockett
Valerie Mitchell
Lois Gregory
James Saunders
Becky Warfield
National Circus Museum Arrives With Electric Lights Display
The National Circus Museum opens at the National Guard Armory on S Main Street today from 3 30 to 9 p m showcasing 10 000 circus antiques and relics including a gaudy 1890 lithograph used by the first circus lit by electric lights under Middle town Armory rd sponsorship.
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National Circus Museum
National Guard
S. Main Street
Middletown Armory
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Middletown Area
Sioebig
GEM City
Bert Invol
Rusmar Ct
Vance
Central Ave
Middletonian
James Robinson
Tytus Ave
City Water Works
Middletown Lumber Co
Ed Green
Eaton Ave
Luther Collins
Manchester Ave
Inland Container
Aeronca Casteve
Fred King
Morgan Sr
Douglas
Robbins
Myers
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