Jaycees Promise Spectacular Fourth of July Display
Middletown Jaycees announce a community Fourth of July celebration at Barnitz Field with a large fireworks show as the centerpiece. Dan Humphrey will host from WPFB, with Dale Hinshaw issuing remarks and Stewart Creelman coordinating publicity. The program starts at 7 30 p m fireworks at 8 45 p m and a 9 15 p m finish, honoring local support and charity air show.
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Walter &. Weber
Armco Steel Corp
Barnitz
Dan Humphrey
WPFB
Stewart FE. Creelman
Jaycees
Middletown
Three Middletown students to attend Northwestern speech workshop
Three members of Middletown High School's 1961 junior class Tim Walker Marcia Letts and Bill Havemann have been chosen for a Northwestern University debate and speech workshop from July 1 to August 4 on U S tariff policy and the common market The program selected 88 high school juniors nationwide from 200 candidates and references submitted by students.
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Middletown High School
Northwestern University
United States
Europe
Tim Walker
John Walker
Croydon Lane
Marcia Letts
George Letts
Creekview Drive
Bill Havemann
Rotary Club To Hear Report On LA Convention
Dick Peters and Del Meyer official delegates of the local Rotary Club will report on the Rotary International convention in Los Angeles at the noon meeting tomorrow at Manchester Motor Inn.
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Dick Peters
del Meyer
Rotary Club
Rotary International
Los Angeles
Manchester Motor Inn
Losses From Local Crashes Rise with Multiple Citations
City police logged seven accidents since late Saturday resulting in one minor injury, five citations, and total damages estimated at 2135 dollars. Notable cases include Monta D Flannery cited for assured clear distance after rear ending another car on Germantown Road. Beavan cited for failing to yield on Baltimore Street. and Lloyd Epperson charged with leaving the scene after hitting a parked car on Tytus Ave. Damage figures range from 75 to 650 dollars, with witnesses noting minor injuries and an arm complaint.
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Monta D. Flannery
Hoover Court
Germantown ‘Road
Flannery
Maxie Smith
Lynn St
Franklin
Bobby R. Beavan
Manchester Road
Baltimore Street
Woodlawn Avenue
Beavan
Gene FE
Sponsel
Lafayette Ave
Lloyd Epperson
Miller Road
Tytus Ave
Man Pulled From Car Hit and Robbed
A 51 year old Middleton man, Carl Page of 135 N Main St, was attacked while at a traffic light at Main Street and Fourteenth Avenue. He was struck, dragged from his car, kicked, and robbed of $54 by two Black men about 30 years old, one of whom fled in a car driven by an accomplice.
Water ban Ordered for Springboro Residents
Mayor Earl McVey imposed a full ban on all nonessential water uses in Springboro amid a critical supply. About 400 households received notices as pumps run continuously to meet demand, with lawn sprinkling and car washing restricted until further notice. Fines range up to 50 dollars for first offenses and 200 for subsequent violations. The ban aims to preserve water for normal use and fire protection while officials study capacity expansion expected within 12 months.
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Springboro
Earl McVey
Middletown
McVey
Water bills flow to pool, farmer overcharged
Penrith England AP. Farmer William Young learns for six years his water supply to the town pool ran through his meter. Council workers found the pool supply diverted via his meter. They will refund all payments since 1957.
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Penrith
England
William Young
Young
TV Schools On Agenda For Board
Four elementary schools will offer airborne television instruction next school year, a plan Supt. Howard Cromwell will recommend to the Board of Education tonight. The board meets at 1515 Girard Ave. at 8 o'clock, instead of 7.30, with items including textbook adoption, personnel changes and new teacher employment, and science equipment purchases under the National Educational Defense Act.
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Supt
Howard Cromwell
Board of Education
Girard Ave
Twirlers Win First Places at Carlisle Contest
Three baton twirlers took first in the advanced division of a USTA contest at Carlisle Debbie Surgenor in the six and under group Sharon Nickell in seven and under group and Regina Jackson in the eight and under group Also Sherry Robertson placed second among eight year olds Pam Surgenor second among 12 year olds Debbie Gray fourth among nine year olds and Vickie Surgenor fourth among ten year olds Bonnie Fletcher took second in the beginners section.
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Carlisle
Debbie Surgenor
Sharon Nickell
Regina Jackson
Sherry Robertson
Paml Surgenor
Debbie Gray
Vickie Surgenor
Bonnie Fletcher
Franklin Fire Causes $350 Damage, Transfer Co.
An early morning blaze at the Franklin Transfer Co. at 518 Canal St caused an estimated $350 damage, blamed on spontaneous combustion from oil rags in an office closet. The building sustained $200 and contents about $150 in damage. a janitor found the fire at 8:55 a.m. Chief Edgar Farm verified details.
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Franklin
Franklin ‘Transfer Co
Canal St
Edgar Farm
Rods and reels stolen from unlocked garage
Charles Maddox of 1318 Bernice Street reported to the sheriff that six rods and reels valued at 1750 dollars were stolen from his unlocked garage on Saturday.
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Charles Maddox
Bernice St
Cubs Get Taste of Scouting Life at Webelos Day
Cub Scouts join Boy Scouts and adult leaders at Camp Hook for the second annual Webelos Day. Ted Sickle led activities with assistants from Middletown and area towns, featuring cooking over an open fire, tug of war, knot tying, signaling, archery, fire making, first aid demos, compass courses, and handicraft projects.
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Camp Hook
Ted Sickle
Jackson Kimball
Joe Worley
Lebanon
Herb Daniels
Franklin
Harry Bedford
Edwin Zickgraf
Walter Cobaugh
Earl Perry
Bob Moore
George Harvey
Four injured in rash of area accidents over weekend
Over the weekend four persons suffered minor injuries in multiple area crashes. A two car collision on Rt. 4 near Rt. 747 at 5.20 am involved Mrs. Iva Elrod and Richard L. MacKinnon with Mrs. Rose Lee Williams treated for possible back injuries. Robert C. Riley was cited for improper brakes after a rear end collision on Rt. 4. Edward Koening was cited for changing lanes after a collision on Rt. 73 at 12.25 pm.
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Rt. 4
Iva Elrod
Franklin St
Hamilton
Rt 4
Richard L. MacKinnon
Fairview Ave
Elrod
MacKinnon
Liberty-Fairfield
Herbert H. Rader
Cleveland
Riley
Main Street
Rt. 73
Edward Koening
St. Mary's
Albert W. Stall, Jr
Highland Ave
Hamilton Koening
Vehicle Damage Report In Morrow On Rt 122 Crash
Miss Laura Ballard, 19, of Morrow, sustained extensive damage to her vehicle on Rt 122 west of Rt 42 at 6 45 yesterday evening. No injuries or fault details provided. Police investigated the crash scene and filed a report.
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Laura Ballard
Morrow
Rt. 122
Rt. 42
Girls State delegates win offices in Ohio sessions
Three Middletown girls and delegates to the Ohio Girls State sessions in Columbus were named to local offices. Nan Nichols from James City was elected to the state house by the Nationalist Party, Carol Jean Hurt from Coit City to the Ailstock County board of education, and Elaine Ringgenberg from Oakley City to the Nimon County board of education.
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Columbus
Nan Nichols
Central Ave
James City
House of Representatives
Carol Jean Hurt
Martin Ave
Trenton
Coit City
Ailstock County
Firemen Here Make 3 Runs
City firemen answered a false alarm yesterday and the emergency squad was summoned twice since late Saturday. A false report at Catalpa Street and Tytus Avenue was cleared at 11 a.m. Oxygen was given 78 year old Mary Hagan of 135 Baltimore Street for breathing difficulty, she was taken to Middletown Hospital by Schramm's ambulance. Peggy Risner, 16, of 138 Manhattan Street, was aided at 11:45 p.m. Saturday and taken to hospital by Schramm's ambulance.
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Catalpa Street
Tytus Avenue
Mary Hagan
Baltimore St
Middletown Hospital
Schramm
Peggy Risner
Manhattan St
Kent State student killed in two car crash near Ravenna
Nancy Goodrich, 30, of Chardon, a Kent State University summer student, died in a two car collision on Ohio 303 about ten miles northeast of Ravenna. Two other women were injured in the crash.
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Ravenna
Ohio
Nancy Goodrich
Chardon
Kent State University
Ohio 303
Remodeling At A and P Finished in Indianapolis Store
Public presentation of the newly remodeled A and P Food Stores supermarket at 1300 First Avenue will be held Wednesday. J c Nicholls, Indianapolis, vice president, announced the changes aimed at customer convenience including automatic doors, a modernized vestibule, wider aisles, new shelving, a self service meat department, new candy equipment, and added refrigerated produce cases. The store reopened with a blue mirrored bakery, redecoration, and more dietetic foods and non food items. Seven power checkstands were added to handle peak traffic. Robert McConnell, veteran Middletown manager since 1953, remains store manager, assisted by John Maupin and a staff of 40. Other key workers are George Scott, Thomas Whitacre, and James Ellis. Remodeling has been under way for three weeks with the store remaining open. The store area totals about 13,000 square feet.
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A&p Food Stores
1300
First Avenue
J. c. Nicholls
Indianapolis
Nicholls
Robert McConnell
A&p
Middletown
John Maupin
George Scott
Thomas Whitacre
James Ellis
St Mary's Picnic Seen As Success
Jim Guyler general chairman reports St Marys annual picnic shows a strong turnout with a weekend crowd setting an all time record. Projected net around 15000 dollars after tabulations. goal raised from 10000 to 15000 three years ago, last year net about 12000. City installed a traffic light at the grounds to manage traffic. The Legion sold 100 flags. The pony was won by the Don Daly family.
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Jim Guyler
St. Mary's
Legion
Don Daly
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N. Clinton St
Curtis St
Thomas
Henry H. Brown
Heff Iner St
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Mayer Meat CO
Wieners Frankfurters
Jos
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William T. Snider
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