Commission Faces Busy Agenda At Session Tonight
City commissioners hold a heavy agenda as tonight’s session considers a personnel change with Assistant Building Commissioner Clyde Davis to leave for purely financial reasons. May expenditures total $51,103, above normal, with water works reporting large pumpage and new services. Also on the docket are model airplane area approvals, Safety Week proclamation requests, and several bills for water works projects and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petson
Clyde Davis
Delaware S
Davis
Orville Carson
Citce
Fred J. Schatemann
Law
Fice
Fire
Totel
Smith Farm
Peterson
Smith Lake
At the Movies Paramount and Strand Showings
Paramount presents The Conspirator with Robert Taylor and Elisabeth Taylor at listed times Wednesday and Caged with Fiona Parker and Agnes Moorhead at various showings Thursday. Strand shows Sun Never Sets with Basil Rathbone and Douglas Fairbanks at 1 15, 4 45 and 8 15 p m and Fury at Sea with Franchot Tone and John Carroll at 2 25, 6 25 and 4 m p m Thursday Montana with Errol Flynn and Alexis Smith at 1 15, 4 40 and 3 25 p m and My Gal Sal with Rita Hayworth and Victor Mature at 2 35, 6 05 and 6 45 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Robert Taylor
Elisabeth Tartor
Fieanor Parker
Agnes Moorhead
Douglas Pairbanks
Basil Rathbone
Franchot Tone
John Carroll
Montana
Errol Fionan
Alexis Smith
Gal Sal
Rita Hayworth
Victor Mature
Obituary: Infant Timothy Downe of West Middletown Dies
Infant Timothy Downe son of Mr and Mrs Ray Downs of West Middletown Route 1 died at 2 p m yesterday at Middletown Hospital. Survived by parents a brother Stephen sister Wanda and agents of Middletown and Butler Rothwell of Frenchburg Ky Graveside service held today at 1 30 p m at Woods Side Cemetery Rev D A Biggs officiating McCoy Leffier Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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Timothy Downe
Ray Downs
West Middletown
Middletown Hospital
Stephen
Wanda
Middletown
Butler Rothwell
Frenchburg
Woodside
D A. Biggs
McCoy-Leffier
David Reeves 75 Dies of Heart Attack in Middletown
David Reeves 75 former Middletown Hospital laundry manager was found dead at his home on Route 1 West Middletown yesterday afternoon. Coroner Dr. Garrett Boone ruled the death a heart attack about 64. Reeves lifelong resident, retired two years ago, member of First Methodist Church and Peastown Grange. Survived by son George, daughter Mrs. Ruth Blevins, a brother in Ashland Kentucky, a sister Aerile Armbruster of Middletown, and four grandchildren. Funeral set Friday at 2 p.m. at J R Baker and Sons Funeral Home with Rev Kenneth S. Later officiating. burial in Woodside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Reeves
Middletown H Hospital
Middletown
Garrett Boone
Butler County
Reeves
First Methodist Church
Peasttown Grange
George
Puls William M was died in Miamisburg at 3 30 a m
William M Puls 08 retired farmer died at 3 30 a m yesterday at his daughter Mrs Ora Penrod s residence in Miamisburg after a stroke He is survived by three daughters Mrs Sadie St John Mrs Edith Yensel and Mrs Edward Hollenbaugh two sons Ora and Edgar 16 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren Funeral services 2 pm Friday at Swartzel Funeral Home Rev Paul Bressier officiating Burial in Miamisburg Friends may call after 5 pm tomorrow
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Germantown
William M. Puls
Ora Penrod
Miamisburg
Houte
S & Stroke
Puls
Sadie St. John
Edith Yensel
Riverside
Calif
Edward Hollenbaugh
San Bernardino
Ora
Farmers
Edgar
Franklin
Swartzel Funeral Home
Paul Bressier
Buriel
William Keister dies in Germantown at 82
William Shale Keister formerly of the C J Rowe Plumbing Company died at 5 p m in Mont... County Home Hospital after a several day illness. A native of Middletown he moved to Germantown in 1916. Survived by nephew Paul Shafer and three nieces including Luella Bishop Dorothy Hill of Germantown and Sarah Wells of Connersville Ind. Services Thursday at 2 p m at John Arpp Funeral Home officiated by Rev Paul Bressler. Burial Germantown Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p m today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
William
Shale) Keister
C. J. Rowe Plumba Company
Montmeeer County Home Hospital
John Arpp
Paul Bressler
Germantown Cemetery
Death of C A Burnett 78 in Miami reported from Lebanon
C A Burnett 78 of Lebanon Ohio died yesterday in Miami Florida. He is the brother of Mrs. Carl Harvey of Lebanon. His passing was received today by local relations and friends who note his longtime residence and family ties in the Lebanon community.
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Lebanon
Ward
C A. Burnett
Miami, Fla
Carl Harvey
Deaths: Mrs Mary Stillman Harkness dies at 75
New York obituary notes philanthropist widow of Edna S. Harkness, mother of a Standard Oil founder, who died in 1940 after contributing more than 120000 dollars to various worthy causes.
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Associated Press
New York
Mary Stillman Harkness
Edna S. Harkness
The
Standard of Ce
Fragmentary OCR Note on Release and Location Details
Fragmented text describes a person traveling to Kentucky for weeks and seeking release or signing, with unclear names and dates. It mentions officers, a planned departure, and a request for information on where to relocate him. The passage is incomplete and contains garbled phrases.
Future Road To Franklin Is Discussed
The Community Service Committee of the American Legion discussed a future red lime highway to Franklin from the outer edges of Middle. Sam McAdow, general chairman, said a route along the old cane end traction line could be direct, level, and relieve traffic on Route 73 near the Franklin cemetery. The panel also eyed improvements to roads into Middletown from main highways Blue Ball Pike and Coles Road but made no definite recommendations.
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American
Legion
Sam McAde
Ested
McAdow End
Franklin Cemetery
Cane End
Franklin
Middletown
Blue Bail Pire
Coles
Adow
Local Quartets To Perform At Coney Island
Two quartets from the Midde town SPEBSQSA chapter will appear in a barbershop program at Coney Island. Vernon Selby, president, announced at last evening’s meeting. The event aligns with the Cincinnati Post day. two attending quartets to be announced. A tentative ladies night in June was planned with Jack Round in charge. the Rounders will sing at the near Lutheran Church on June 25.
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Middetown
Spebsqsa
Coney Island
Vern Selby
Cincinnati Post
Ean
Jack Round
Nae Lutheran Church
Hungary Protest Campaign Against Catholic Church
Hungary faces a government push against the Catholic Church with Education Minister Josef Reval labeling Vatican authorities an impricket agency and accusing Catholic educators of abusing state tolerance. He also criticized some Jewish, Baptist, and Adventist groups while noting limited Jewish emigration and talks on broader migration with Israel and Palestine.
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Budapest
Hungary
Josef Reval
Hungarian Communist Party
Po Wtburo
Min‘eter
Palestine
Revai
Tercel
Democratic Women Group Meeting Set At Home
Mrs Lyle McReynolds president of the Hamilton Council of Democratic Women will speak at the monthly meeting tonight at 7 30 p m The gathering takes place at Mrs Emma Lainer 604 Seventeenth Ave According to secretary Mrs Rosie Garrett a letter from Edward Breen a congressman for the third district praising the Middletown group has been received
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Lyle McReynolds
Hamilton Council of Democratic Women
Emma Lainer
Seventeenth Ave
Rosie Garrett
Edward Breen
Congress
Ird
Middletown
Scientists Reopen Search for Extinct Giant Froth in South America
Scientists consider that the giant froth once thought extinct may still survive in remote South American habitats. Despite prevailing consensus of extinction, researchers urge renewed field surveys and genetic tests to confirm any remaining populations.
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South America
Larger Truck Roadeo Outlined For July 15 At LeSourdsville
The Middletown city council sponsors a larger truck roadeo on July 15 at LeSourdsville Lake. Contestants from Hamilton and several counties will compete, with six regional winners advancing to a state roadeo at Akron August 25 and 26. The Miami Valley chapter of the Ohio Trucking Association coordinates safety efforts statewide.
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Akrere
Wilson
Sem Tutt
The
Safety Council
Industrial Safety Division
Midgetown Council
LeSourdeville Lake
Hamilton
Wilsom
Cincente T
Middletown
Clinton
Clark
Warfem
Preble
Montgomery
State of Ohio
Naval Air Station
Akron
Miami Valley
Ohio Trucking Association
Vital Statistics Names and Addresses in Wilton Area
Vital statistics list individuals Wilton Puls of Miami Sturg Route William Kester of GermanTown West Middletown Route O Timothy Deens of West Middletown Route David Reeves, 75, of West Middletown Route.
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Wilton M. Puls
Miamisturg
William Kester
Germantown
Timothy Deens
West Middletown
David Reeves
Local births and parental notices in Franklin and nearby areas
Mr and Mrs Shelby Howerd of 324 Fourth St Franklin welcome a girl named Mochar. Mr and Mrs Donald Speers of 5336 Wildwood Rd Bey yesterday. Mr and Mrs Martin Armetrong of Excelio Bey home. Mr and Mrs Carl Wright of Trenton Route 1 greet a girl yesterday. Mr and Mrs Charles Fromen of 13338 Woodtown Ave Git today.
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Shelby Howerd
Fourth St
Franklin
Mochar
Donald Speers
Wildwoot Rd
Bey
Mer
Martin Armetrong
Excelio
Carl Wright
Trenton
Charles Fromen
Woodtewn Ave
Tedar
Marriages Listed for Oxford and Middletown Couples
A long list of marriage licenses includes Paul Eugene Ashbrook and Dorothy L. Durrow both of Oxford, Kenneth Edward vot and Patricia Ann Hail of Middletown, Arnold Wells and Jane Bowling of South Excede, David L. Thormen and Trevah L. Marten, Robert E. Croll and Margaret J. Redding of Middletown, Edwerd F. Mulligan and Shirley A. Kneisel, Raymond A. Stecklen and Helen M. Cavoll, Gail A. Sickle and Lewendale, James M W. Filey and Elsie H. Hofmann, Fields and Ethel Fields, Kerr Be Hensen and Clara M. Isbell, with multiple accompanying addresses and occupations.
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Paul Eugene Ashbrook
Dorothy L. Durrow
Oxford
Kenneth Edward Vot
Funeral Hare
McKinley St
Patricia Ann Hail
Central Ave
Middletown
Arnold Wells
Jane Bowling
South Excede
David L. Thormen
Armco
Wayne Ave
Trevah L. Marten
Tytus
Crawford St
Gail A. Sickle
Lewendale
Germantown
James MW. Filey
Milford
Elsie H. Hofmann
Fields
Aberdeen Dr
Ethel Fields
Excelle
Kerr BE. Hensen
Webster Ave
Clara M. Isbell
Medical notices include Franklin residents named in missing list
A garbled listing names multiple Franklin residents and others with medical notes. Included are Hugh Year, Stanley Rook, Albert Lucas, Fred Hounshell, Mrs Huffman, Mrs Tucker, Mrs Sebald, James Morris, Doris Purdy, Susan Markebury, Mrs Kimberlin, Mrs Eliser, Irvin Mayweather, VanCleave, Raymond Bush, Justin Horn, Mrs Horn, Mrs Burt, and John Vitori among others with medical or related statuses.
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Hugh A
James Year
Franklin
Stanley Rook
Dor Rook
Albert Lucas
Omaha St
Fred Hounshell
Young St
Wiliam Huffman
Mohawk
Poe
Seventeenth Ave
Alam Tucker
Garsurgical
Arthur Sebald
North Sutphin St
James Morris
Tytus Ave
Doris Purdy
Susan Markebury
Richard Marksbury
Jefferson Medical
Dallas Kimberlin
West Middletown
Les Eliser
Lamberton
Renry SS
Veterane Vil
Medical
Irvin Mayweather
Ninth Ave
Ae VanCleave
Pershing
Raymond Bush
Wood- Justin's
Ann Horn Ave
Vincent Horn
NW Burt
Franklin St
Rexel Earls
Middle
John Vitori
Grand Ave
Middletown Library to repaint main reading room
The Middletown Public Library plans redecorating the main reading room, with the customary green to be replaced by a new color not yet decided. New pictures over each mantel have been tentatively planned, announced to the Library Board.
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Middletown Public Library
Library Board
Emma Hale
Fire Destroys Leonard Buriff Barn Near Eaton
A large barn on the Leonard Buriff farm four miles west of Eaton burned last night about 6 30 p m. The fire, of undetermined origin, caused about 30 000 in damage. A combine hay loader hay rake spreader and other machinery were lost along with 12 tons of hay while the Buriff family watched television.
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EATON
Leonard Buriff
Elizabeth Jones
Buriff
Camera Club Holds Monthly Print Contest
Bob Weatherbe took first and third places in Middle Town Camera Club’s monthly print competition held last evening. Leo Profitt earned second honors. Prints covered various subjects as judges evaluated the entries amid a business session referencing a sponsorship from a junior organization.
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Bob Weatherbe
Middletown Camera Club
Leo Profitt
Eear
Camero Clu
Eprotitt
Vern Herrmann
Verity Bank Employes Talk At Hotel Meeting
Calvin Verity president of the First National Bank of Middletown and former adviser to General MacArthur in Japan will speak to First National Bank employees at 8 30 this evening in the hotel. He will discuss his Japan experiences and views on current development as they relate to national affairs.
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Calvin Verity
First National Bank of Middletown
General MacArthur
Japan
First National Bank
Verity
Moon
Wrenn
Boy Staters Pick Candidate For Governor
Dick Neff named Middletown’s gubernatorial candidate for 1950 at Boys State Camp Perry session held June 16 17. Delegates chosen at State Orientation will support the campaign with Alan Spindier Charles Revelos Fred Benedum and Maniey Reimartz as managers. Ray Skinner chaired the gathering with 12 parents and two delegates from Franklin present. Speakers Mixe Holland and Dwitnt Meal from the 1949 Middle town state delegation shared experiences. Paul Long commander of Post 218 also spoke. The Middletown Boys State unit departs Friday for Camp Perry.
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Dick Neff
Middletown
Camp Perry
Neff
American Legion
Alan Spindier
Charles Revelos
Fred Benedum
Maniey Reimartz
Ray Skinner
Franklin
Mixe Holland
Dwitnt Meal
On Vaues Gana
Paul Long
Eagles Install New Officers
The Fraternal Order of Eagles session installed new officers yesterday led by worthy president David Schiering. Other officers named include Le Roy Fox as vice president, Thomas Faeta as chaplain, Frank Gradolph as conductor, Thomas Davidson as inside guard, Robert Long as treasurer, Louis Kunz as inside guard, with Hargas Barker and Berbie Joslin as trustees. Eight delegates were announced to attend the annual state convention in Cincinnati June 15 through 18 following Cecil Dane’s resignation.
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Order of Eagles
Police Briefs Report Local Incidents and Theft
Elidoe Warmouth a 79 year old of 1704 Philadelphia Ave was arrested at that address on a charge of disorderly conduct. Delia Haddix reports a theft of a cotton dress valued at 6 dollars after she laid a package on a counter in a shop. David Danner age 9 of 2301 Linden Ave was treated after a dog bite on the right leg near El Paso St and Highland Ave. Police answered a call to the home of Arthur Hadley of 601 Tenth Ave yesterday at 11 p.m. and had
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Elidoe Warmouth
Philadelphia Ave
Delia Haddix
David Danner
Linden Ave
el Paso St
Highland Ave
Arthur Hadley
Tenth Ave
National Geographic Says “Litte Furred People” Likely Rare Monkeys
The National Geographic Society notes that the so called litte furred people seen in East Africa may actually be rare monkeys.
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National Geographic Society
East Africa
Relief costs drop to new May low in Middletown
Middletown relief cases for May fell to a low 136 from 140 last year, with relief costs totaling 5901. The month showed 29 new applications and 24 cases closed, 13 opened, and one pending. Medical care cases numbered eleven with costs of 1083.26.
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Middletown
Helen Davis
Family Service Bureau
Davis
Hamilton Lawyers To Close Offices Wednesdays In Summer
Hamilton lawyers voted to close their offices each Wednesday afternoon during June July and August in a meeting held in Judge P P Boll's courtroom. A similar measure was in effect last summer helping reduce midweek workload.
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Hamilton
P. P. Boll
Scout Council Names Officers in Middle Town Area
New officers of the Middle Town Girl Scout Council were elected at the annual realization meeting held at the Civic Association. Commissioner was Mrs. A. E. Rover with Mrs. David Selvar as first deputy, Mrs Frank Chapmen Jr. as second deputy, recording secretary Mrs. H. Harrison and treasurer Mrs. H. Harris on the slate. Committee chairs include Mrs. Howard Wren program chair Mrs. Ray Bunell day Mrs. Earl Klein troop Louis Phillips training Mrs. Frank Chapmen Jr. public relations Kirk Strodtbeck finance Mrs. Nell Blackford staff and office Mrs. Ernest Cracraft organization Mrs. Charlies Coleman scholar
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Middletown Area
Frank Chapmen, Jr
Kirk Strodtbeck
Nell Blackford
Ernest Cracraft
Charlies Coleman
Resident Wins Degree in Law at Salmon P. Chase School
Earl Stegemiller assistant credit manager at Armco Steel graduated from the Salmon P. Chase School of Law Cincinnati last evening. A night school student sponsored by the Cincinnati YMCA he completed four years of study finishing in February. He already holds a commercial engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati and joined Armco in 1933 after graduation. He resides at 2709 Elmo Place with his wife and three children.
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Earl Stegermiller
Armco Steel Corporation
Salmon P. Chase School of
Cincinnati
Emery Auditorium
Stegemiller
YMCA
University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Commerce
Armce
Elmo Place
Knights of Columbus To Elect Officials At Meeting
The Knights of Columbus will nominate and elect officers during the monthly gathering. The session is set for 8:15 p m at the Knights of Columbus hall.
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Knights of Columbus
The
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Paul Wilson
Ohio Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company
Somesnaneman
Broad S
Coors
Calamsia Ave
Codene 16
Guy C. Mitch
Highway 1
Pochel
City Water Works Improvement Projet
Mancini
Miller Thompson
Stato
Floyd Browne and Associates
Broughton Construction Company
Reynolds Ave
Trip
Timothy Downs
William M. Pula
William Keister
C. A. Burnett
Gore
Kentucky
Colored News
Chautauqua
Ohio
LeSourdsville
Gough-Lamb
DIAL
Charles ST
Camera Club
Ernest
Charles Dial
Boy Staters
Hamilton Lawyers
Scout Council
Mary Ellen McDaniels
Public Accountant
Roms Accountants Ociety OF
GHTO
Middletown Plating Company
Columbia Ave
Johnston's
Crawford &T
Hospitality Fair
Et Your Food Store
Sottie Carter
Pia Depos
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Tee Coco
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