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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1954

Page

2

Transfer petitions push Lemon Township school merger

Butler County Board of Education to meet at 8 PM in Hamilton courthouse to consider Lemon Township petition for transferring from Lemon Township to Middletown School District. More than 900 valid signatures were gathered, with 872 required for favorable consideration, and officials expect the transfer to proceed if criteria are met.

Warren Wolf Lemon Township Middletown Butler County Board of Education Hamilton C. H. Williams Corwin Brosius Butler County Board of Elections Brosius Charles Reuthe Wilbur Flory Reuthe Flory Robert Nelson Citizens Committee Robert Graver Jack Christy

Work Begun On Several City Streets

City crews began a 12 mile seal coat resurfacing program with Lakeside work starting yesterday and Wildwood ongoing today. City manager Howard H Kramer urged resident cooperation and warned barricades will be erected for protection and traffic control. The Follmer Paving Co is slated to start surfacing 456 miles of principal avenues with plant mix around August 1 following curb and gutter repairs begun last week.

Howard H. Kramer Lakeside Kramer Wildwood Follmer Paving Co

Jaycee Officers At State Sessions In Columbus

Two new officers of the Middle town Junior Chamber of Commerce attended a state meeting in Columbus last weekend. Rowan Crawford and Jerry Miller, newly elected president and president respectively, attended the monthly business session and a forum for new officers.

Middletown

U S businessmen estimate rising R and D spending

U S businessmen estimate national industry now spends about 2 percent of gross product on research and development, a figure roughly fifteen times higher than spending twenty five years ago, signaling a major shift in corporate investment.

U. S

Battle For Eddie's Life In 21st Day

A hospital spokesman said six year old Eddie Philips remains unchanged in general condition on the 21st day of his battle after a tonsil operation July 6. No fresh bleeding noted and no new treatment details were reported. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ken B Philips of 308 Highview Rd.

Eddie Philips Ken B. Philips Highview Rd

Two Fined for Giving Beer to Boys in Franklin

In Franklin Municipal Court, Frankin men Filmo Yeary and Roy Stone were each fined 200 and costs and given 30 day jail terms for furnishing beer to minors. Stone had a delinquency charge dismissed. Police said the men took three youths, two 16-year-olds and one 15, to Yeary's home and provided beer. Patrolman Ray Youre arrested Yeary and Stone Sunday afternoon. The youths were later released. Other local penalties included fines for Kyle Dalton disorderly conduct and malicious destruction, and several others for traffic and license offenses with varying suspensions.

Franklin Costa Jodge J. T. Riley Franklin Municipal Filmo Yeary Roy T. Stone Germantown Stone Hollywood Yeary Ray Youre Yerry Stove Kyle Dalton George's 5Th and Main Street Dalton Joe S. Carpenter Ray Patterson Georgia Mae Cooner Dayton An. J. Steines Hamilton Paul Sevder Germentown Jimmy C. Combs Middletown David Proffit Frasklis

0 Day Delay Set For Some Filing Of Income Taxes

Taxpayers who pay income taxes by fiscal year may get a 90 day extension to file final returns. Russell A. Welch Cincinnati district director of internal revenue announced the plan in anticipation of changes to the income taxed by fiscal year payers. These taxpayers usually corporations may obtain the automatic extension by filing Form 7004 with the district director. The form is designated Application for Extension of Time to File U S Corporation Income Tax Return in Lieu of Tentative Return.

Russel A. Welch Cincinnati Internal Revenue Welch U. S

Wiring Blamed For Farmhouse Blaze

Franklin firefighters blamed faulty electric wiring for a blaze at a Dubois Road farmhouse owned by Bob Harrison and occupied by Earl Hollon. The 1:45 p.m. yesterday fire started in the kitchen and attic but caused little damage after quick suppression.

Franklin Dubois Road Bob Harrison Earl Hollon

Airman Causes Two Car Crash and Street Injuries

A two car collision at 517 Main Street caused $500 in damage. Earl T. McQuinn of the U S Air Force Columbus said he blacked out and did not know what happened when his car struck a parked auto owned by Alexander Nemeic. Evelyn Kay Young, 5, was treated for superficial abrasions after being struck while crossing a street near her home.

S. Main St Earl T. McQuinn U. S. Air Force Columbus Alexander Nemeic Main St Meoe Ae Eee Pee Veele Arlene South 2Nd Ave Wiild Middletown Hospital

Patrolman Exams Set For Sept 20 Two Needed

Civil service examination for new city patrolmen will be held at Middletown High School September 20. City manager Howard H. Kramer announced the date and place after a civil service commission meeting. Applicants must be 21 to 35, provide military discharge papers, and pay a $1 fee. Blanks available at City Building. deadline noon September 18.

T Pan Middletown High School Howard H. Kramer Civil Service Commission Kramer

Uninvited Visitor Captured Lizard At Local Home

A two foot iguana-like lizard slithered through the basement of Mrs. Donald Risner on Van Avenue yesterday. Police, led by Patrolman Arnold Ferguson, set a perimeter and captured the animal, which belongs to 15 year old Joe Smith of Elwood Street. The reptile was traced to Ross Allen's Reptile Emporium in Silver Springs, Florida, and returned to its owner after a lighthearted patrol.

Donald Risner van Ave Arnold Ferguson Joe Smith Elwood St Ross Allen Silver Springs Fla Smith

Auto Drops Over Cliff: Woman Dies Near Harrodsburg

A Butler County woman, Martha Jane Myers, 30, of Okeana, died after her car plunged down a cliff near Harrodsburg Kentucky. Her husband Clarence Myers and two children Jackie 5 and Steve 2 were injured. Judith 10 suffered skull and arm fractures. The family was sightseeing when loss of control sent the vehicle 60 feet down to a rock shelf 150 feet from the base.

Butler County Harrodsburg Martha Jane Myers Okeana Haggin Memorial Hospital Clarence W. Myers Jackie Steve Judith L. Myers High Bridge Road Shakertown Byt Myers Lake Herrington

Couple Hurt In Kentucky Returned Here

Mr and Mrs Robert Root of 2011 Spencer Avenue were brought by ambulance to Middletown Hospital after a head on crash near Glasgow Kentucky. The collision involved a second vehicle driven by a father returning his soldier son to camp. The soldier is in critical condition.

Robert Root Spencer Sa Middletown Glasgow Root Armco Roots

Factory Blows Up In Japan Killing Seven Workers

A fire works factory exploded near Yuma Japan killing seven workers and seriously injuring two others. Kyodo News reported damage estimated at 12500 dollars.

Fukuoka Japan Yuma Kyodo News Service

Cornerstone of Monroe Bank to Hold Old New Borrowed Blue

First National Bank of Middletown prepares a Monroe branch cornerstone ceremony with items old new borrowed and blue. The box will include a 1905 Monroe bank note, historical photos, a Journal ground breaking copy, current statements and signatures from all branches. The 3 p.m. ceremony will be attended by bank officials civic leaders and business reps.

First National Bank of Middletown Monroe Ross H. Snyder Monroe National Bank Monroe Bank J. E. Compton A. F. Smith First National Nal Journal Snyder National Cash Register Co Middletown

Mental Patient Turns Up In Court

A man charged with intoxication and disorderly conduct appeared before Judge J. T. Lamb in Municipal Court. Glenn Oakley, 42, an escapee from Longview State Hospital since March 1953, wandered the courtroom after receiving 60 days in county jail. He was returned to the hospital.

J. T. Lamb Longview State Hospital Glenn Oakley Oakley

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