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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1950

Page

2

Building Permits Soar In Early June at Grand Ave Area

Building permits for the first half of June total about 484 875 with 404 875 of that for new construction. Orville Larsen says big item is the church project and several industrial permits. Twenty permits issued so far including a six unit apartment on Grand Ave and a 12 000 addition to a service station. Numerous single family homes listed with varied costs and multiple firms cited including Luth er Smith Co and several addresses on Central Ave Grand Ave and nearby streets.

Orville Larsen Grand Ave Dave Finkelman Central Ave Wendy's Mary Leona Lessinger Armes Steeron South Ave First Presbyterian Church Wes Lawn Ave Arthur

Merchants Association forms Mercantile Division in Middletown safety drive

Middletown expands safety program as the Merchants Association approves a Mercantile Division to cooperate with the Safety Council. C. L Mockbee named chair. other members include GC E Dougherty John Grunner CJ Svpten L M Phillips and Ormond Muretein. A community Dollar Day is planned with a committee to organize events during Safety Week July 9 15.

Middletown Rete Merchants Association Middletown Safety Council Jerome Inwood Safety Council Son of Safety Theiddletown C. L Mockbee GC. E Dougherty John Grunner CJ Svpten L. M. Phillips Ormond Muretein Mockbee The Board of Control Eschants Association Inwood Pen Bender Ranny Daly L. S Heller J. L. MacAulay Assoee Middletown Journal Middlepratmote

Gardner Firm Official Named To National Post

Harry E. Hadley of 1110 Park View Ave, mill manager at Middletown operations of The Gardner Board and Carton Company, was elected vice president of the American Pulp and Paper Mill Superintendents Association at its annual convention in Chicago, reflecting leadership among U S and Canadian pulp and mill industry leaders.

Harry E. Hadley Parkview Ave Middletown Gardner Board and Carton Compen Wee American Pulp and Paper Mill Superintendents Association, Inc Organizationel Chicago Gers United States Canada

Automobiles Inspected in Safety Lanes Near Verity Pkwy

Police reported 518 cars checked in safety lanes at Verity Parkway and Fourteenth Ave yesterday, bringing year total to 3,527. Sgt James Combe and Patrolman John Combe said 445 passed, 33 corrections issued, and 4 corrections made with motorists returning for Precheck. Lanes reopen 10 am to 6 pm, every Wednesday Thursday and Friday in June.

Verity Pkvy Fourteenth Ave James Combe John Combe

Four Toastmasters Deliver Speeches At Club Meeting

Four Toastmasters spoke at the group’s weekly meeting with themes including “bread Stripes and out there” and “My Friend Ben Riley.” Jim Martin earned best progress honors as Carl Rentech announced plans to appoint an editor for the publication.

Ben Riley Carl Rentech Jim Martin Lee Mutt Wil Publica

Butler GOP Women Plan Picnic Monday

The Butler Republican women host an annual picnic at 6 PM at the Robert Kaus Camp near Woodsdale. William O'Neill, a candidate for... is featured as a leading figure in the Ohio General Assembly and noted as the only man ever named to the All Star Legislative Team by state house correspondents.

Robert Kaus Woodsdale Cane Eocante

City County Commissioner Meeting Set

Butler County Commissioners and the City Commission plan a joint meeting next Wednesday to discuss arrangements for providing water to outlying areas under a county city water contract. Fred J Schatzmann says timing is uncertain but likely between 8 and 9 30 p.m.

Butler County Commissioners City Commission Fred J. Schatzmann County Commission Schatzmann

Conservancy bills reduced after bond payoff drop

county treasurer John W. Wendel announced figures show conservancy assessments have fallen dramatically since bond issuances for the food control system were paid off. Butler County payable this year totals 141 521.43 with fall collection expected. total year 1941 peak was 742 900.28, with earlier years exceeding 700 000 and rising delinquencies. current levy funds maintenance only as district bonds ended. multiple counties share flood and mood protection duties.

Hamilton Miami John W. Wendel Harry Grevey Aelector Butler County Wendel Conservancy District Butter County Miami Valley

Youth To Play In Scout Band At Jamboree

Tom McDonald son of Mr and Mrs Thomas O McDonald of 1924 Highland Ave joins this year’s Mound Hullder’s Area Jamboree band as a troop member. He will depart June 4 for Akron Ohio and then proceed to Valley Forge Pennsylvania for the Second National Jamboree activity with United States and international scouts.

Tom McDonald Thomas O. McDonald Highland Ave Hies United States Akron Valley Forge

Butler County Courts Case Booked For Multiple Neglect Claims

Dore Frances Jones of Hamilton sues Gibson Jones for cruelty. Virginia Turpin of Hamilton sues Charles Tervelty and Barsis Posa. James Poe cited for neglect. Da Portas of Masnillen sues Perkins for neglect.

Dore Frances Jones Hamilton Gibson Jones Virginia Turpin Charles Tervelty Barsis James Poe da Portas Masnillen Least Perkins

Storming winds and rain topple trees across Warren Butler counties

A severe electrical storm swept much of the region last night with cyclonic winds and heavy rain. In Warren County a 22 foot warehouse near Buckeye Lodge at Mason fell, trees blocked State Route 4 for over an hour, and outages or damaged roofs were reported across southern areas. Hamilton Overpeck and Monroe areas saw power lines down and circuits interrupted. County Engineer Pochard said more trees fell than in recent years as two storms hit at 5 30 pm near Princeton and 8 30 pm, impacting most of the county.

Middletown Warren Warren County Mason Warren al Agg Gerald W. Couden Buckeye Princeton

City Manager Applicants To Be Reviewed By Commission

A report on applicants for the city manager post will go to City Commissioners in weeks. Elliott D. Levey says interviews of 15 men are done and the qualifications committee will prepare a report for the screening panel, then the commission. Sixty-two applied. 32 answered forms. 19 qualified for interviews. three local men among the 18 applicants are C. E. Beatty, H. Shawhan, and E. J. (initials).

Elliott D. Levey Qualifications Committee Ing Levey Commission City Commission C. E. Beatty Ao H. Shawhan E. i

Weed Seeding On West Side Uses Flame Throwers

Weed seeding effort in the west side succeeded as two flame throwers were mounted on a machine for level ground and a second crew manually operated on rough terrain. This marks the first year of weed burner use after prior reliance on mowing machines.

Dennis

Two Men Sentenced for Delinquency Case in Juvenile Court

Judge Oscar Roser sentenced Steve Fuller of 170% Glenn Ave and Ernest Wilts of 700 Crawford St to fines of 190 each for contributing to the delinquency of a 16 year old girl. A six month term in the Cincinnati Workhouse was imposed on Hayden Frances, 4, of Middletown Route 3, reportedly Fuller's brother.

Cincinnati Oecar R Ser Steve Fuller Glenn Ave Hee Sam Frances Ernest Wilts Crawford St Hayden Frances Middletown Fuller

Butler County Office Managers Plan Year At Meeting

Twelve members of the Butler County chapter of the National Office Managers Association met at Miami Valley Chautauqua hosted by Association President Evan Hamilton. They discussed plans for 1950-51 and prepared a roster of members. An Armco Steel Corporation office manager attended.

Butler County National Office Managers Association Evan Hamilton Miami Valley Chautauqua Miltion Armco Steel Corporation

Father Day Program By Middletown Lions Club

A Middletown Lions Club Father Day celebration at the noon meeting featured a member treating his children to lunch and rides at LeSourdville Lake. Ernie Graft served as program chairman.

Middletown

YMCA Youth Tour Aeronca Aircraft Facility

Sixty eight members of the YMCA Boys Division Summer Fun Club and friends toured the Aeronca Aircraft plant yesterday afternoon. Five Aeronca men led the tour, including Jack Linzie Gordon Hellman Gene Danner Paul Moore and Ray Bontor, with Work Secretary Harry ter Break present.

YMCA Aeronca Jack Linzie Gordon Hellman Gene Danner Paul Moore Ray Bontor Harry Ter Break

Two Will Face Cutting Charge in Municipal Court

A second man is ordered to appear in Municipal Court tomorrow morning on a cutting andattery charge connected to a Saturday night assault on Central Ave. Ross Vendricks, 35, of 3015 Woodside Ave, is named along with Donald Wells, a 27, of Franklin Route. Police say a broken beer bottle was used during the fight.

Central Ave Ross Vendricks Woodside Ave Slong Donald Wells Siso Carl Little Franklin Little Ation Dove Vendricks

Betty Roush Upsets Top-Rated Kitty Ellison In Center Play

In Middletown Center Tournament action Betty Roush defeated top seed Kitty Ellison to reach the final, showing strong net play and decisive serves. Semifinals also saw Janie Corner and Gwen Finkelman advance, with doubles and other divisions progressing despite rain delays.

Betty Roush Kitty Ellison Oldman Middletown Roush Ellison Janie Corner Judy Kendall Herb Wells Dick Moyer Moyer Wells Joe Lawson Roy Davidson Crowley-Lawson Gwen Finkieman Mary Cheek Miss Finkelmen Lee Lois Helsinger Karen Siegfried Marianne Asher

Union Members Planning Picnic at LeSourdsville Lake

The Gardner Board and Carton Independent Union women members plan a Saturday picnic at LeSourdsville Lake. President Robert cg announced the group will depart city bus station on Broad Street at 6:30 p.m.

Gardner Board Carton Ak Independent Union LeSourdsville Lake Robert Cg Aie Broad St

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