Middletown OKs Downtown Parking Site and Police Expansion
City Commission approved a plan to acquire a quarter-acre downtown lot fronting Central Avenue and Verity Parkway, to create a 42-car parking area. Purchases include property of Mrs Lillian Sebald and state land. financing relies on merchant contributions and private gifts. Also approved a police staffing expansion and an emergency sewer project alteration, while debating county civil defense funding and local disaster readiness.
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Middletown
Charles W. Thompson
Tilmon Ellison
Central Avenue
Verity Parkway
N. Canal Street
Lillian Sebald
Central and
Verity
Reta Rerchante
Downtown Realty Ntereets
Middletown Reta Merchente Aeen
Clayton Bay
William Sebald Realty Co
Vail Avenue
N. Canal War
Sebald
Thompson
Propety
Francis Carmody
Fetal Merchants of
Sebald Beaty Co
Merle Leeds
Merchants Association
Clayton Bailey
Sebald Realty Co
Downtows Mercantile
Taxi Inc
27 Taxi Inc
Verity and
Central
Paul Witeon
Safety Council
Butler County
Wilson
Butler County Civil Defense Organization
Wileen
Comoo Martin B. Miller
Principals Set Workshop For Tomorrow
A principals workshop led by Miss Phila Humphreys will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Maple Park School. The program includes a trend talk, a panel with Thomas Webb Celia Long and Steve Geckeler, moderated by H. R. Cromwell, plus luncheon and group discussions. The event was organized by a principals committee headed by Miss Berg Orr with Ralph Muir and George Crout assisting.
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Phila Humphreys
Tomor
Towet Maple Park
Humphreys
Thomas Webb
Celia Long
Steve Geckeler
Sherman School
H. R. Cromwell
Miss Berg Orr
Lincoln School
Ralph Muir
Maple Park School
George Crout
Wilson School
West Germany Reports 14 Million Hogs On Farms
A government agricultural bulletin states that about 14 million hogs are raised across West Germany, reflecting livestock scale and regional distribution as dairy and meat production remains a key sector.
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West Germany
Police Division Promotes 4 Men to New Ranks
The City Commission confirmed promotions within the Division of Police adding two sergeants and 94 detectives effective March. Sergeants Wilford Palmer and Robert Walton promoted from patrolman ranks. detectives Douglas Barrett and Edward Poling promoted from patrolman and sergeant ranks respectively. Promotions follow civil service lists and are subject to 9 day probation. The move boosts detective bureau strength to seven under Captain Ralph Bauer for better 24 hour coverage. Both new sergeants bring about 14 years police service. Poling, 48, began as patrolman in 1930 and served as tree officer, Barrett, 45, joined in 1942, promoted to sergeant in 1949. Poling and Barrett reside with families at listed addresses. their families and service records noted. Palmer, 36, and Walton, 31, have four and two children respectively, with Walton previously working in traffic duties.
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Division of Police
City Commission
Sgis
Douglas Barrett
Edward Poling
Wilford Palmer
Robert Waiton
Charles
Thompson
Joseph Blacknote
Blackmore
Ralph Bauer
Poling
Virginia
Winton St
Barrett
Middletown
Ava
Geraldine
Blue Ball Pike
U. S. Air Force
Sis Veare
Palmer
Betty
Wrenn Co
Walton
Bette
Mohawke T
Two Men Held In Shooting At Kettering
Two men connected to a shooting at a Kettering home were arrested early today at Middletown Hospital. James Creager, 24, of Franklin Road, Kettering, was detained for investigation and held for Kettering police. Willis brought Creager to the hospital, where officers searched Willis and found no gun. Creager claimed the pistol remained in Dayton. a 22 caliber target pistol with one round in the chamber and two in the magazine was found on him. The men were taken to city jail. Capt. John Fitegerald and Ptlm. Delmas Birch investigated.
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Kevering
Middletown
James Creager
Franklin Rt
Mayo Rd
Kettering
Willie
Willis
Creager
Middletown Hospital
Dayton
Creeger
John Fitegerald
Delmas Birch
Middletown Auto License Bureau opens heavy day
On opening day the Middletown Auto License Bureau at 1836 Central Ave. reports brisk but normal activity as 1955 tags go on sale through March. Deputy registrar Tom Galeese says a small staff handles the crowd, with over the counter service available through Friday and Saturdays.
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Middletown
Central Ave
Tom Galeese
Galeese
Local thefts and a missing juvenile report
Police report multiple incidents including a shoplifted cigarette and cash from Downing's Grocery at 119 N Grimes St. Entry via front door, 7:25 am. Oswald's Sunoco Service Station at 8S Verity Pkwy and Hanover Ave. entered via window. Christine Thompson, 14, of 1609 Pershing Ave., is missing. Bowling at 1216 Central Ave. arrested on a non-support warrant. Paul Hunter at 615 17th Ave. reports three hubcaps stolen from his car.
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Downing’s
Grimes St
Oswald
Sunoco
Verity Pkwy
Hanover Ave
Christine Thompson
Pershing Ave
Bowling
Central Ave
Paul Hunter
17Th Ave
Mother Seeks Teen Parking Zone in Middletown
Middletown teenagers could gain a break if a local mother wins support for a teen parking area. Mrs. William Midkiff urged city leaders to create a supervised space, citing safety concerns and comparing to measures in Ohio towns. Commissioners reviewed the idea but chose not to decide at that time.
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Middletown
William Midkiff
Carolina St
Ohio
Patterson
Dayton
Armco Park
Thompson Named City Manager Praises Staff and Co workers
Thompson named city manager and credits staff for success. He highlights department heads Sam Boeke Dan Rothe Harry Newlin Tilmon Ellison Joseph Black and William Fichbaugh plus many others in city administration. He has been married since 1949 and resides at 138 S Main St with no children. He attends First Baptist Church and belongs to ICMA Junior Chamber of Commerce and Toastmasters.
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Sam Boeke
Public Service
Dan Rothe
Harry Newlin
Tilmon Ellison
Joseph Blackmore
William Fichbaugh
Seven Middletown Juveniles Face Auto Theft Charges
Seven Middletown boys aged from thirteen to sixteen will appear in Juvenile Court in Hamilton on auto theft complaints after detectives say they stole seventeen cars in the area. All cars were recovered with two damaged. five youths were captured on Moore Street, 1st Avenue and Crawford Street, and the remaining two by Franklin police. None had prior records, according to J F Seibold Jr and Det Harold Gray.
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Middletown
Hamilton Tomorow
Marr Walsh
Harold Gray
J. F. Seibold, Jr
Moore Street
1St Avenue
Crawford Street
Franklin Police
Seibold
Rosebud Club Meets at Loretha Lewis Home
The Rosebud Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the home of Loretha Lewis, 420 North Broad. The notice notes a community gathering in a neighborhood setting and highlights a regular meeting time and location.
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Rosebud Club
Py Loretha Lewis
N. Broad
Hospital shifts to new wing for X ray unit
Middle town Hospital began moving its X ray crew to the ground floor of a new 2 139 000 addition led by Dr William J Owen. By 10 30 a m they had moved one machine and were setting up dark room operations with full service not expected until early next week. Emergency ward opens by 1 p m Monday with emergency patients redirected to the new entrance from Florence Street. New lab headquarters ready by Monday March 22. The entire addition including maternity and operating rooms targets early April completion.
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Middletown Hospital
William J. Owen
Laboratory Central Supply and Milk Farm
Howver
Treva Rigg
Florence Street
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Reeves
Central Avenue Doletown
Jewelers
Blic
Colored News
United States
Madison
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Furry
Harold’s Outlet Store
Orion
Neguler
Strand Theatre
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