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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1954

Page

3

Butler County Real Estate Taxes Reach $3.54 Million First Half 1953

County Treasurer John W. Wendel reports $3,537,708.78 collected in Butler County real estate taxes for the first half of 1953. General collections total $3,434,843.14 with $102,865.64 from assessments. Hamilton offices accounted for $2,207,214.56 in general taxes. Forty-two pages detail city ward totals, township districts, and large rural assessments across Hamilton, Middletown, Liberty, Oxford, St. Clair, Union, Wayne, Lemon, Madison, Trenton and other areas totaling $102,865.44 in assessments.

Butler County John W. Wendel Hamilton Liberty Township Liberty Liberty Subdivisions Bethany Huntsville Princeton Milford Township Collinsville Carrtown Oxford Township College Oxford Township Somerville Village Somerville Corporation College Corner Village Reily Township College Corner Corporation Oxford Corporation St. Clair Township Ross Township Seven Mile Village Trenton Village New Miami Seven Mile Corporation Union Township Gano Maudville Port Union Tylersville West Chester Crescentville Wayne Township Jacksonburg West Elkton Lemon Township Amanda LeSourdsville Blue Ball Middletown City Mayfield North Middletown Monroe Madison Township Madison City Miltonville West Liberty Trenton Corporation City of Middletown Fairfield Township

Jo Barbara Returns East To New Show Dates

Jo Barbara Spradling leaves Crawford Street to return to New York for a series of fall club and hotel dates. The former cigarette girl turned solo singer follows Durante’s advice to perform as Jo Barbara, with hopes of theater work and TV guest spots.

Barbara Spradling J. B. Ricketts Crawford Street New York Jimmy Durante Copacabana Soo Durante Jo Barbara Boston Jo Barbara Sprachling

Democratic Women to Ring Doorbells for Funds

Democratic women nationwide plan a doorbell fund drive on September 22 to support Democratic candidates in the November election. Mrs. Katie Louchheim, director of women's activities for the Democratic National Committee, urged participation with the slogan Drop a dollar in the hat help elect a Democrat.

Washington Katie Louchheim Democratic National Committee

Court to rule on keeping pinball machines under cover

The Second District Court of Appeals indicated yesterday it will rule that pinball machines may be kept under cover during appeals of a ban on machines. City officials said the machines would be confiscated while operators seek to protect their property during the appeal of a common pleas court decision upholding the ordinance against machines easily used for gambling.

Second District Court of Appeals Common Pleas

Driver School Or Jail Offer To Violators

New York officials unveil a program for repeat traffic violators. Persistent offenders face a choice of six night driving school sessions or an on the spot sentence based on performance. The program, opening Oct. 1, promises comprehensive education and punishment.

New York John M. Murtagh Murtagh

Trio sentenced for Reed's Tavern holdup in West Chester

In Butler County Common Pleas Court Judge Fred B. Cramer sentenced Clayton Neal and Raymond Hensley to indeterminate terms at Mansfield. Frederick Neal, also tied to the case, was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary after pleading guilty earlier. The three, linked to a $169 robbery, were arrested by Newport police after a traffic stop. A stolen car, two revolvers, and clothing were found in their vehicle. Doughman identified Neal and Hensley as the tavern intruders.

Reed's Tavern West Chester Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Fred B. Cramer Common Pleas Court Clayton Neal Third St Newport Raymond Hensley Scott St Covington Neal Hen Sley Frederick Neal Ohio Hensley Jack Doughman

Murtagh Addresses Chronic Driving Violations

Murtagh explained that problem drivers are the ones who keep having accidents, are chronic speeders, and run through red lights.

Murtagh

Divorce suits filed involving Wanda Lawson at 1604 Plum

Divorce petitions filed in the court list Wanda Lawson as a party with a minor child. The filing notes the address 1604 Plum as the residence associated with the case. No further details on the spouse or grounds are provided in the fragment.

Wanda Lawson Plum

Local Divorces and Neglect Allegations Across Hamilton Areas

Legal notices list several divorce grants and numerous neglect and cruelty cases. Individuals named include Frank Keeler and Louise Marie Keeler, F rence J. Roach and Harrison Roach, plus multiple couples from Hamilton and surrounding areas with addresses on Ave Baltimore Wayne Mead Oxford and more.

Frank Huelsman Virginia Wills Mead Ave Joe Wills Juanita M. Hyden Emanuel Hyden Eric Lauer Hamilton Jacqueline E. Lauer Shirley Long Phillip K. Long Frank Keeler Louise Marie Keeler Frence J. Roach Harrison Roach Fred B. Cramer

Colleges Admit Nearly Thirty-Four Thousand Foreign Students

American colleges and universities report about 34,000 foreign students enrolled this year. The figure reflects rising international study and the global reach of higher education.

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