Ruling May Leave Field To CIO Rival In Ballot
The AIU at Aeronca Manufacturing faces possible disqualification if it fails to file non Communist affidavits and tax information returns by the Monday deadline. The NLRB ordered an UAW AIU ballot contest, with potential exclusion leaving employees to choose between no union or the UAW. An AIU meeting was recalled as officials face federal compliance actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Aeronca Independent
Aeronca Manufacturing Corp
Robert Agee
AIU
National Labor Relations Board
Internal Revenue Office
Agee
NLRB
Twiice
Cincinnati
Department of Labor
Don DeFrates
Aeronca
United Auto Workers, Afl-Cio
UAW
Washington
Internal Revenue Service
ATU
City Commission plans brighter downtown lighting
The City Commission voted to have legislation drafted to pave the way for new lighting in downtown, aiming for five times brighter illumination. The meeting took place yesterday afternoon, with the story continued on page 7.
Middletown Earns Honorable Mention in Pedestrian Safety
The city of Middletown received honorable mention in the National Pedestrian Protection Contest for 1956 among 25 000 to 50 000 population cities. Police Chief Joseph Blackmore accepted the award plaque. The city ranked 53rd of 209 entries with high marks in organization and legislation enforcement and notable school safety and public information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Nationaledestrian
American Automobile Assn
Butler County Auto Club
Joseph Blackmore
Sree
Thompson In Hospital After Penicillin Reaction
City Manager Charles W. Thompson was admitted to Middletown Hospital last night with a delayed severe reaction to penicillin given during a recent influenza attack. He attended a City Commission meeting yesterday afternoon, then became nervous and jumpy shortly before 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Thompson
Middletown Hospital
Thompson
City Commission
Farmers Gas Refund Guide Issued for 1957 Claims
Irvin L. Davis of the Cincinnati IRS announces a revised Farmer's Gas Tax Refund guide No. 308 and Form 2240 with instructions. Available on request at Cincinnati Caton Hamilton and Middletown offices. claims due by September 30 covering year ending June 3 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin L. Davis
Internal Revenue Service
Cincinnati
Jin
Internal Revenue
Caton
Hamilton
Middletown
Six workmen injured as scaffold collapses on Bowery Street Bridge
Six workmen repairing Bowery Street Bridge in Akron were injured when scaffolding collapsed Wednesday. J. W. Richardson, 33, of Akron, was listed in serious condition after falling 16 feet. The other five were treated at the hospital and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
Bowery Street Bridge
J. W. Richardson
Nospital
Jurisdiction Fight Looms Over Trenton Court Rift
In Trenton a dispute over Middletown and Hamilton municipal court jurisdiction sparks a clash between Mayor Harry Stretcher and Butler County officials. The mayor and Squire Charles Paullin contest the June 17 effective date, while Prosecutor Marrs cites House Bill 305. Legal questions loom as cases heard after June 17 face possible appeals and jeopardy issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Middletown
Harry Stretcher
Butler County
Robert Marrs
Charles Paullin
Paullin
Marts
State Patrol
Paul Pell
Squire
Stretcher
Marrs
Hamilton
Columbus
J. T. Lamb
Lemon
Madison Townships
Monroe
Lamb
Liberty
Morgan
Union
Milford
Oxford
Reily
Wayne
Fairfield
Hanover
J. P
Squire Paullin
Paullin Ment Anight
Community Club and Society Meeting Schedule Listed
A condensed list shows multiple groups scheduling evening meetings across towns. Entries include Optimist Club at Colony Restaurant, Soroptimist Club, Trenton Lions Club, Blythe Williams American Legion Auxiliary, ABIF executive committee, Alpha Council 326 Jr OUAM, Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge 37, National Guard Company D, Communications Workers of America, Middletown Lodge 956, Moose Lodge, Elks and Letter Carriers chapter, and Alcoholics Anonymous with times ranging from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Fr iday note: Optimist Club at Manchester Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colony
Trenton Liong Club
Blythe-Williams
American Legion Auxiliary
ABIF
Shall
Alpha Council
Jr. Ouam
N. Broad St
Knights of Pythias
Lafayette Lodge
Castel Hall National Guard
Armory
Middletown Branch
AFL Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous
Child Struck By Car Injures Young Pedestrian
A three year old girl darted into the path of a car at Park and B Streets and suffered bruises shock and possible internal injuries. Kathie Kuykendall 14 IX B & Admitted to Ft Hamilton Hospital. Driver Margie Ellen Rizzi 17 10 S E St.
Gray Is Delegate To FOP Conference
Det Harold Gray will be delegate and Sgt Wilford Palmer the alternate of Middletown Lodge 36 Fraternal Order of Police to the FOP 23rd annual state conference at Akron next Thursday. The local lodge, meeting last night, also worked on resolutions to be placed before the state meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gray
Sgt
Wilford Palmer
Middletown Lodge
Fraternal Order of Police
FOP
Akron
Police Briefs Highlight Local Thefts and Incidents
The city police logged thefts including bicycles from Gwendolyn Evans Judy Davis and a son of J P Carpenter and spotlights from William Gillespie s car. Frank Welsh was arrested on a warrant accusing him of posing as a Butler County deputy sheriff. Addie Pelfrey was located safe at a sister s home after missing since June 21. Irene Stevens reported an arson attempt damaging her car at 922 S Main St with burned seats and windows ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendolyn Evans
Lorg Pt
Judy Davis
Winona Dr
J. P. Carpenter
Stanley St St
William Gillespie
Jewell Ave
Frank Welsh
Howard Ave
Butler County
James Fugate
Addie Pelfrey
Dayton
Melvin Pelfrey
Jacoby Ave
S. Main St
Irene Stevens
Borders Service Station protest over bad check
John Borders of Borders Service Station on th Avenue and S Main Street complained to police yesterday about a bad check cashed at the station recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Borders
Borders
Th Avenue
S. Main Street
Middletown Woman Mary Litsch Seeks School Board Seat
Mrs Mary Litsch of Middletown announces candidacy for the Middletown Board of Education in the upcoming fall election. A local optometrist, she says it has been her long time aim to see a woman on the board and believes a mother should serve. She would be the first-time candidate. only Elizabeth Wilson previously served on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Litsch
Woodcrest Drive
Middletown Rt. 1
Middletown Board of Ae
Litsch
Middletown
Board of
Pleads Guilty In Morals Case
Arvil Bruce 32 of Dayton was ordered sent to Lima State Hospital for observation after pleading guilty before Juvenile Court to a morals charge based on testimony from a 14 year old Eaton boy. Bruce was arrested by the Preble County sheriff's department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Arvil Bruce
Springboro Pike
Dayton
Lima State Hospital
L. iZiegel
Bruce
Predle County Sheriffs Department
Three Local Men Placed In Trusteeship In Court
Three men were accepted into trusteeship in Municipal Court this week. Wilburn McIntosh 29 N Broad St listed debts totaling 1212.27 to 10 creditors Robert Gregory 1607 Vermont St listed 964.34 to 4 creditors Malcolm Paynter 522 Moore St listed 2076.55 to nine creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilburn McIntosh
N. Broad St
Middletown Woman Active in Local Causes and Campaign
Mrs. Litsch of Middletown, married to an optical lab technician, grew up there and graduated from Middletown High School and Ohio State University. She serves on the Middletown Girls Club board, helps study the Butler County jail and courthouse with a citizens steering committee, and participates in Cub Scout activities. She has two sons Tim and Dan. Her campaign committee includes Don Carey Joseph Heck Elliott D Levey Hugh Parker and Mrs Howard Wilson Jr.
Middletown board race sees second candidacy filed
James O. Finley, president of the Middletown Coca Cola Bottling Co., announced two weeks ago his intention to seek a board seat. Two positions will be open this fall currently filled by Harry B. Hadley and Jack D. Christy who are expected to file for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Finley
Middletown
Coca Cola Betting Co
iHarry BE. Hadley
Jack D. Christy
Door On Icebox Causes Arrest Of Hamiltonian
Tom Hartness, 24, of 320 Ludlow Street, was arrested for failing to remove a door from a refrigerator on his back porch after three orders. Police say the appliance posed a hazard to children. Hartness is jailed on $200 bond. The case is set for Thursday before Judge Frank F. Wessel in Municipal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Tom Hartness
Ludlow Sr
Chhildren
Hartness
Tom Rose
Frank F. Wessel
August Draft Quota Set at Three for Several Counties
Butler County to provide three men for Ohio August draft call of 708 announced today. Warren county seeks three, Preble one, Montgomery 38. Youngest registrant eligible for August induction must be 22 by August 1 unless volunteering for delinquent status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Ohio
Warren
Preble
Montgomery
Car Hits Pole Injuring Local Driver Hart Ellis J Short
Hart Ellis J Short, 32, of West Middleton Route 1, admitted to Middletown Hospital with chest and abdominal injuries after his car struck a wall ity pole in Peasttown Heights. State patrol said he was driving on Thomas Road wet of Route 4 when the car veered left. the crash occurred at 12 05 a.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis J. Short
West Middletown
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Freeman's
Pair Pasy
Georgeous
Central Ave
Trenton Court
Max Summers
Madison
Toss
St. Clair
Hamilton Court
Cluic
Moon
Manchester Hotel
Gray
Thomas H. ‘Elizabeth’ Wilson
Ambition
Hart
N. Verity
Sam Bartel
Glamour
Buster Frown
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