Hospital drive nears $2 million as final report awaited
Five people were treated at Middletown Hospital emergency room after separate incidents. The city prepares tonight to learn if the $2,000,000 building fund campaign reaches its goal with a final report due at 6 15 p m in the Manchester Hotel ballroom. A gift from Italian steelworkers in Genoa will be announced, extending the hospital’s reach to Italy.
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Middletown Hospital
Manchester
Italy
Armee
Cornigliano Steel Company
Genoa
Caesar de Franceschini
Schatzmann elected president of Middletown Bar Association
Fred J. Schatzmann city director of law was elected president at the Middletown Bar Association dinner meeting at the Meadows. Officers named include H. O. Finkleman as vice president Miss Mary Lord as secretary and John Kurtz as treasurer.
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Fred J. Schatzmann
Middletown Bar Association
the Meadows
H. O. Finkleman
Mary Lord
John Kurtz
Niederlander Undergoes Surgery After Fall Injuries
Charles B. Niederlander, 88, of 125 South Main St., underwent surgery today at Middletown Hospital after injuries from a Monday fall in his basement. He is a retired official of the First National Bank.
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Charles B. Niederlander
South Main St
Middletown Hospital
Niederlander
First National Bank
At The Movies Paramount and Strand Showings
Paramount plays Cali fornia Conquest at 1 15 4 10 7 05 and 10 05 pm Wild Stallion at 2 55 5 50 and 8 50 pm Strand shows Flying Tigers at 1 15 4 45 and 8 20 pm Fighting Seabees at 2 55 6 25 and 10 pm.
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Paramount
California Conquest
Wild Stallion
Flying Tigers
Fighting Seabees
Half of atmosphere compressed within three and a half miles
A science note explains that about half of the earth's atmosphere is contained in layers up to three and a half miles above the surface, outlining its atmospheric distribution.
Washington Goes Dry As Water Main Bursts
Washington faced a water shortage after a major main burst, inconveniencing members of Congress and President Truman during yesterday's extreme heat. Roads were stifling and officials warned residents to conserve as the city awaited repairs.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Meeting Moved to Air Conditioned Cafeteria Tonight
The hospital campaign final report meeting shifts from the Manchester Hotel ballroom to the air conditioned cafeteria at 6 15 pm. A large scoreboard cannot be moved so individual scoreboards will be used to follow pledges. This change promises greater comfort for workers in what could be a hot session.
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Manchester
Community Club and Society Meetings List
Thursday meetings include Toastmasters at 7 p.m in Garden Employment Conference Room Alpha Council 326 Jr OU A at 7 30 p.m. On North Broad Street dog training at 7 30 p.m. Armory lodge meeting at 7 30 p.m. AA at 7 45 p.m. Moose Officers and Lodge at hall Executive one A E L F at 7 p.m. AE L F office B P O E Lodge 257 at 8 p.m. Blythe Williams Post Auxiliary American Legion 8 p.m. Silver Leaf Social Club. Friday events feature Optimist Club at noon Manchester Hotel Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge 57 at 7 30 p.m. Castle Hall Unity Council 241 at 8 p.m. Malta Hall and SPEBSQSA rehearsal at 8 p.m. American Legion Home.
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Alpha Council 326 Jr
Elks Temple Blythe
Williams Post
Auxiliary American Legion
Silver Leaf Social Club
Optimist Club
Manchester Hotel
Knights of Pythias
Lafayette Lodge
Castle Hall
Unity Council
Malta Hall
American Legion Home
White House Experiences Major Water Cutoff
Water supply was shut off to the White House and much of downtown Washington with rationing at hotels. The air conditioning system was halted, though workers secured enough water for the President's bath.
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White House
Washington
Vaccination Of Dogs Set For Friday In Middletown
Health officials announce a dog vaccination drive Friday in Middletown from 3 to 6 pm at local fire stations. Dr. L C Neer says $2 fee covers rabies vaccination and a certificate. The program aims to prevent rabies and spare families from Pasteur treatment. posters and leaflets distributed, information available by call.
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Middletown
L. C. Neer
Health Department
Central Ave
Broad St
Boy Scouts
State Health Check Sought Over City Pools
Ohio Department agent to inspect three city pools chlorination gear and advise improvements. Health Commissioner Neer says pools will be manually chlorinated for now. technician McConaughy assessed Sunset pool. Officials met to review operations after finding insufficient chlorine. bond funds may cover new equipment. temporary hand dosing continues until approved gear is installed.
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Ohi State Health Department
L. C. Neer
Robert McConaughy
Health Department
Sunset Pool
Neer
George Eagle
Ohio Department
Starick
Inmate Osescapes Upheld Two-Year Term at Lebanon Farm
Lebanon officials revoke parole for Harry M. Heller after a 20 minute rendezvous with a Dayton woman near the Honor Farm. Heller, seen by picnickers boarding a car, is sent to Ohio Penitentiary. Mrs. Isabel Malvena Story fined $50 and jailed 30 days. Lebanon plans tighter controls on inmate activities during movie periods.
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Lebanon
William F. Amrine
London
Harry M. Heller
West Alexandria
Lebanon Farm
Heller
Isabel Malvena Story
Dayton
Ohio
Amrine
Story
Swim Lessons Set At Sunset Pool
Private swimming lessons will be held at Sunset Pool each morning except Wednesday. Instructors are Nancy Roper Marilyn Day and George Wilson. The charge is 75 cents for a half hour lesson. Contact Marilyn Day Nancy Roper or George Wilson to enroll.
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Sunset Pool
Nancy Roper
Marilyn Day
George Wilson
Or Wilson
Two Suspects To Face Further Questioning In Night Burglary
Detectives planned to question Robert Cassidy 22 of 301 Harlan St and Earl Ray White 23 of 114 Moore St today on charges of breaking and entering after they watched the pair enter Henderson Coal Company at 705 Woodlawn Ave. White remained in serious condition at Middletown Hospital after being wounded as he attempted to flee. Cassidy, a parole violator, was questioned yesterday and White had been bound over to a May grand jury on auto theft charges.
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Middletown Hospital
Hattie White
William White
Garfield Sr
Douglas Pool
Edward Day
Smith St
Gardner Park
Marilyn Akers
Mary Akers
Marshall Rd
Robert Fultz
Mary Furtz
Verity Pkwy
Twin Creek
Charma Jo Fisher
Joseph Fisher
Winton Place
Robert Cassidy
Harlan St
John Fitzgerald
Earl Ray White
Moore St
White
Olice
Henderson Coal Company
Woodlawn Ave
Grand Jury
Ees Ave
Fitzgerald
Roy Crout
Cassidy
Two Middletown Men Attend Spanish War Veterans Convention
Two Middletown men W. W. Gray and Ben Slone attended the 54th Convention of the United Spanish War Veterans of Ohio in Cincinnati. The event drew the largest crowd in recent years and featured Judge Edward Mathias of the Ohio Supreme Court as speaker at the Military Bar and banquet. Officers for next year were elected and installed.
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Middletown
W. W. Gray
Ben Slone
United Spanish War Veterans of Ohio
Cincinnati
Edward Mathias
Ohio Supreme Court
Bicycle thefts and recoveries plus dog bite report
One bicycle stolen from Sunset Park and three others recovered at Columbia Avenue and Main Street Vail Avenue and Clark Street and Bellomonte Street. Donnie Perry reported the loss of a bicycle. Linda Sproul a 9 year old girl at 2222 South Main Street was bitten on the left cheek by a dog.
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Donnie Perry
Vannest Ave
Sunset Park
Columbia Ave
Main St
Vail Ave
Clark St
Bellomonte St
Linda Sproul
South Main St
Beulah Monce Missing From Germantown Home
Beulah Monce, 23, last seen Tuesday, described as 5'6" brown hair blue eyes. Her parents say she had been laid off from four local dry cleaners and has not been seen since, reported by Louis Monce of Friend Rd Germantown.
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Louis Monce
Germantown
Beulah Monce
Theft Reported Of Statue From Hill Avenue Porch
Mrs. John Tatman of 2022 Hill Ave reports a theft from her porch a small statue missing from the residence.
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John Tatman
Hill Ave
Andrew Green Arrested on Assault and Battery Warrants
Andrew Green aged 29 of 1415 Garfield Street was arrested on a warrant charging assault and battery. The case was filed by Lulu Mae Green.
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Andrew Green
Garfield St
Lulu Mae Green
Ohio Supreme Court eases funding for parking facilities
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that off-street parking revenues and on-street meter receipts may be used to finance parking projects and pledged as security for bonds. In Columbus a $4 million issue was involved, with city officials noting multiple financing methods may now be available for future lots.
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Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Columbus
H. W. Starick
Middletown
Starick
Supreme Court
City eyes new West Central parking lot on Diver property
The city considers a smaller lot on the old Diver property at West Central Ave as a potential second parking site. The first lot operates on a lease from the Board of Education with a $70,000 city purchase planned at year’s end for Main St and Manchester Ave. Starick cites rate conditions and the lot’s use and self sufficiency as key factors.
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Board of Education
Main St
Manchester Ave
Diver
West Central Ave
Starick
Gardner Board Names New Mill Technician
Thomas G. Zentner was appointed mill technician in the Gardner Board and Carton Co. technical department. A Texas A&M chemical engineering graduate, he earned his master’s and doctorate from the Institute of Paper Chemistry in Appleton Wisconsin. Zentner served two years in the Marine Corps during World War II and plans to reside in Middletown.
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Thomas G. Zentner
Gardner Board and Carton Co
Zentner
Texas A&m
Institute of Paper Chemistry
Appleton
Wisc
Marine Corps
Middletown
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Schatzmann
C. B. Niederlander
Tweedie
Carmellete
Joyce Shenanigan
Dockmann
Debs
Joyce
Tweedies
Baltimore
McGee & Sons
DOT Food Stores
U.S. Gov’t
Gov't
U.S. Gov't
Grand Ave
Orange Juice
Daniel Green
Doellmann
McGee & Son's Grocery
Mae l
Toastmasters Club
Gardner Employment Conference Room
White Stull
Ohio Court
Gardner Board
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