Sutphin And Grand X Mark Spot At Intersection
City approved a traffic pattern change at the Grand Avenue Sutphin Street Stanley Street and The Alameda junction north of Goldman Park. An X shaped two lane cross will be created with one way west on the X and one way east on Grand. Stanley will no longer be a through street and park areas will be planted at the open ends of the X.
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Middletown
City Commission
Grand Avenue
Sutphin Street
Stanley Street
Alameda
Jst
Goldman Park
Sutphin
Grand
Stanley
Woodlawn
Central
George W. Barton & Associates Engineering
Evanston, Ill
Safety Council
Higher Fines Unlikely At Library Here
Local library leaders show resistance to state library board proposals. Head librarian Miss Jeannette Niederlander and library board president J Les DuErmitt doubt adoption of higher fines or a state library card in Ohio. State fines rose to 5 cents daily while local fees remain 2 cents. card aims to unify borrowing across libraries pending funds and statewide library participation.
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State Library Board
Jeannette Niederlander
J. Les DuErmitt
Library Board of Trustees
Ohio
Debate Over Free Public Library Concept At County Level
Library officials discuss whether free public libraries should function with full benefits for supporters while paying minimal costs. Middle town library’s expenses come mainly from county taxes redistributed by need. The library earns over $100 monthly from overdue book fines at 2 cents per day. a rise to 5 cents could more than double income.
State Library Fines Clash Over Overdue Book Policy
Miss Niederlander says higher fines would cut circulation and prompt quicker returns, while some libraries see little effect from 4 to 5 cent penalties. The state board proposes a $1 fee if a book isn’t returned within three days after the first overdue notice. Local libraries abandoned the rental system due to public access concerns, though records still use a weekly rate. The state card concept draws mixed opinions. it could risk book losses and bureaucratic delays, but Middletown may adopt it if larger libraries do.
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Miss Niederlander
Middletown
Niederlander
Ohio River Pollution Check Focuses on Middletown Impact
Ohio Water Pollution Control Department teams sample Miami River downstream from the Middletown sewage plant to assess pollution levels and identify discoloration. Assistant engineer George Newell notes river color and oxygen content changes since 1949 with progress, while citing upstream loads and Franklin’s reactivated treatment plant as factors. The OSU students assist with a mobile lab to evaluate pollution contributions and potential downstream effects.
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ED Edmiston
Miami River
Middletown
Ohio Water Pollution Control Department
City
State
Oxford State Road
George Newell
State Department
Newell
Kelsie Singleton
Franklin
Rodney Keehn
Columbus
Dale Parke
Sidney
Hayden Chapman
Ohio State University
Keehn
Parke and
Chapman
Take It Easy Outdoor Season Fund Of Hazards
Middletown health commissioner Robert F. McConaughy urges easy start to outdoor vacations. He warns against fatigue driving and advises gradual sun exposure, caution with foods at picnics, and use of insect repellent. Identify poison ivy and wash skin promptly. return home for rest before resuming work.
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Robert F. McConaughy
Middletown
McConaughy
Robert Peters Jr Wins GE Photo Contest With Surprise
Robert L. Peters Jr. of 812 Auburn St. won GE sponsored nationwide flash for fun photo contest. His winning image titled Surprise showcases a candid moment captured for the competition.
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General Electric Co
Robert L. Peters Jr
Auburn St
United Cerebral Palsy Event At First Presbyterian Church
A United Cerebral Palsy gathering is set for 7 30 p m at First Presbyterian Church in Middletown. The event announces community support and aims to raise awareness for cerebral palsy programs.
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United Cerebral Palsy of
Middletown
First Presbyterian Church
Community Club and Civic Meetings Listed for Monday
A schedule of Monday meetings includes Industrial Council at noon at Manchester Hotel, Monroe Lions Club at 6 p.m. at Monroe 100F Hall, Board of Education at 7 p.m. at the high school, and numerous clubs and groups across Manchester and Middletown with varied start times from noon to 8:30 p.m. including Civitan Rotary Sertoma VFW Al Anon Family Group Fire Dept Lions IOOF Eagles SPEBSQSA and Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Monroe Lions Club
Monroe
Board of Education
Civitan Club
Manchester
Rotary Club
Sertoma
Manches- South Middletown
Amanda
Middletown Personnel Assn
Colony
VFW
Miami Valley Post 3809
Al-Anen Family Group
Sheffield Street
MHS Band Associates
Ae Lodge
Eagles
Lagion
Miami Lodge
Monroe Ioof
Alcoholics Anonymous
Public Library Adds Records Worth 3500
About 500 dollars of records were added to Middletown Public Library's music room recently. They will be available to the public this week.
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Public Library
Middletown Public Library
Dog Wardens Costlier In Ohio As Dog Population Grows
State Auditor James A Rhodes reports 88 counties spent 564,861 on dog wardens in 1959, over double 1950’s 276,527, while dog damage claims fell to 21,402 from a peak of 30,178 in 1953. Licenses rose from 627,000 dog and 14,000 kennel in 1950 to 772,000 dog and 16,500 kennel last year. license revenue nearly doubled to 1,795,514. County totals and per-county figures are listed.
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Ohio
James A Rhodes
Rhodes
Probation Officer Economou Praises Middletown Youth Program
Robert Economou the new boys probation officer in Middletown sees the city’s youth program as reducing trouble among youngsters He notes a need for parental time school church and community clubs and parks to guide youth He joins the Butler County Domestic Relations Court juvenile division replacing Robert Pickering Economou a Cincinnati native graduate of Xavier University and Navy Korean War veteran age 27 seeks a doctorate while serving full time in Middletown.
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Middletown
Robert Economou
Economou
Butler County Domestic Relations Court
Robert Pickering
Pickering
Hamilton
Butler
Hamilton Counties
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Xavier University
WCET
Miami University
Transfers Sought On Liquor Permits
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control processes permit transfer applications from Middletown area residents. Stephen Gulinski seeks to move his business location from 16 N Broad St to 4000 Tytus Ave involving six permits C1 C2 D1 D2 D3 D3A. An additional transfer covers D1 D2 for Spaghetti House E M Party Mart from Marie Parrella to Mike and Veronica Barach at 424 S Dixie Hwy Franklin. The Safety Bar seeks transfer of D1 D2 from Hargis Ever sale to Tony Bell at 243 Dixie Hwy Hamilton.
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Ohio Department of Liquor Control
Columbus
Middletown
Stephen Gulinski
N. Broad St
Tytus Ave
Marie Parrella
Spaghetti House
E&m Party Mart
S. Dixie Hwy
Franklin
Mischley to discuss plans for Middletown hospital
Walter A. Mischley Middletown Hospital administrator will outline The Middletown Hospital Present and Future Plans during the Rotary Club meeting at the Manchester Hotel Tuesday afternoon.
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Walter A. Mischley
Middletown Hospital
Rotary Club
Manchester Hotel
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Mischley
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