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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1957

Page

2

Cities and Schools Seek Faster Tax Remittance

County officials announced support for joint action by Middletown and Hamilton with their schools to speed tax money delivery. A meeting authorized leaders to investigate delays, noting school borrowing to pay salaries and interest accruals. Planning prints and potential joint land purchases were discussed with the park board.

Middletown Hamilton Ross H. Snyder John W. Wendel Breil Middletown Board of Education Middletown Planning Commission Middletown Park Board Francis Carmody Joseph Woodruff Hamilton City Council School Board Martin B. Miller Board of Education Miller

County Treasurer Wen Delivers Open Finance Call

Wen says cities and school boards can discuss late bills with his office and the auditor to find causes. Commissioner Snyder adds the County Commission will assist and is ready to meet with cities and boards anytime to fix the situation.

Wendel R. H. Smith Snyder

Coordinating Boards Discuss Shared City Problems

At a joint meeting the city, school board, park board and planning commission discussed mutual issues. A. C. Neff noted his commission coordinates with other boards to align school, park and street needs, then responded to Woodruff's request.

School Board Park Board Planning Commission A. C. Neff Woodruff Neff

School Auction Postponed to April 10

Tilmen Ellison the board of education adviser said the public auction of the Young Street school buildings is postponed from tomorrow to April 10. The sale covers a 2.2 acre lot and two buildings with 13 rooms formerly used for Edison School special education classes.

Young Street Tilmen Ellison Board of Education Young Street School Edison School

Checker Wiswell to Demonstrate Skills Tonight in Sorg Room

Freestyle world checker champion Tom Wiswell of Brooklyn will demonstrate his specialty at 8 o clock in Sorg Paper Co conference room. Sponsored by Employer Activity Assn Wiswell has held the world title since 1951 and has showcased in Niles Youngstown Ashtabula and Columbus. He can play up to 50 opponents at once.

Tom Wiswell Sorg Paper Brooklyn Wiswell

Middle town UCP group to discuss May fund drive

Tonight at 7 30 p m the Middle town United Cerebral Palsy chapter will discuss plans for a May fundraising campaign. The meeting is at First Presbyterian Church.

Middletown United Cerebral Palsy Group First Presbyterian Church

Voters Disqualified in Screening in Three Townships

1 782 voters were disqualified in Middletown Lemon and Madison townships after two years of no voting. Frank Dobrozsi deputy clerk says cards are mailed to those with pulled registrations urging re registration. Current counts show Middletown 13 59 cards pulled 17 064 new registrations Lemon 270 pulled 3 811 Madison 153 pulled 2 344 registrations. Board hours 9 am to 5 pm weekdays and noon Saturdays with registration open for November elections.

Middletown Lemon Madison Frank Dobrozsi Dobrozsi Lemon Township

New Explorer Post Formed in Crystal Tissue Scout Building

An Organization and Extension Committee announces a new Boy Scout Explorer post, Post 9, sponsored by Crystal Tissue Co. Five scouts join the post with Robert J. McDade as institutional representative, Paul W. Daughman as committee chairman, James R. Bumgardner as adviser, and O. D. Hogan as assistant adviser. Meetings occur Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.

Ed Brown Pokey Griffith Crystal Tissue Co Robert J. McDade Paul W. Daughman James R. Bumgardner O. D. Hogan Crystal Tissue

City Building Bus Stop Changes Today

Police Chief Joseph Blackmore announces new bus stop locations to ease congestion. Westbound buses on Central Avenue now load at the north side stop east of Arpo Lane near Bell Telephony. Northbound Baltimore Street buses use the stop on the east side just south of Central. The former City Building stop west of Baltimore is abolished. No eastbound changes on Central.

City Building Central Avenue Baltimore Street Joseph Blackmore Central Arpo Bell Telephony Blackmore

Names Of Youths Revealed In Warren Fire Probe

The Warren County grand jury began examining four Lebanon area youths who reportedly confessed to arson, petit and grand larceny, and vandalism across Warren and Butler counties. Identified are Larry Hale, Brian Culbertson, Albert Brooks, and Marion Blankenship. Indictments expected Friday as investigators chase leads for six major fires totaling over $200,000 in losses.

Lebanon Warren County Warren Butler Fred Jones Larry Ray Hale N. Mechanic St Lebann Brian Culbertson W. Warren Street Albert Brooks Waynesville Rt Marion Blankenship Lebanon Rt Richard Sat Sam Smith Babe Conner Middletonn

Quick Action Sought For New Trenton Bridge

Butler County commissioners urge Ohio lawmakers to address a traffic hazard at the Trenton Bridge after a petition by more than 500 Trenton area residents. They forwarded letters to State Sen. William Beckett and Reps. James Sexton and Charles Jones requesting legislative action.

Butler County Ohio General Assembly Trenton William Beckett James Sexton Charles Jones Ohio

Developer's Dilemma Due For Hearing

Waynesville village council schedules 7 30 p m meeting to address Acy Lamb real estate dispute. Lamb built two houses last year but lacks water and sewer lines after annexation promises misperceived by new council members.

Waynesville Acy Lamb Lamb Ince Andrew Churke Churko Sai

Maple Park expands recreation program schedule

Maple Park School expands its recreation program sponsored by the Park and Recreation Department. Beginning tomorrow sessions run Wednesdays 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday mornings continue with instructors Mrs Blaylock Mrs Manning and Charles Carr. Tomorrow includes plans for a Parents Day on Saturday March 16.

Maple Park School Park and Recreation Department Joan Wilson Robert Blaylock Earl Manning Charles Carr

Maple Park adults hold 8 p.m. recreation session

Maple Park community members gather at Maple Base Rebial for an evening activity sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Square dancing and copper enameling instructions will be led by Mr and Mrs Roy Stutz and Mrs T O McDonald.

Maple Park Maple Base Department of Arks and Recreation Roy Stutz T. O. McDonald

Petition circulators seek bridge replacement over Great Miami River

The Trenton Lions Club members spearhead a petition citing defective structural conditions and traffic hazards on the Ohio Route 73 bridge over the Great Miami River. They urge immediate consideration for replacement, noting the bridge cannot safely handle current traffic. Commissioner Snyder expresses hope for swift relief sources.

Trenton Lions Club Great Miami River Ohio Rt Trenton Snyder

Schenck Wins Election On Health Board

At the Butler County Health Council meeting in Hamilton Eaton Road area, Schenck was elected to a five year term on the health board. He had filled the late Carl Teeter’s unexpired term after being elected last March. Ruth Seitter of Middletown Eaton Road lost by 9 to 8, reportedly the first woman to run for the office.

Hamilton Butler Countyee of Health Advisory Health Council Butler C Y Shaferck Middletown- Eaton Road Schenck Carl Teeter Ruth Seitter Middletown Eaton Road

Church Plans Weekly Series Of Services

The First Christian Church will start a pre Easter service series every Thursday at 7 30 p m featuring sound movies about the church teachings and history. The opening film Where The Scriptures Speak We Speak is followed by a hymn sing and fellowship hour. Rev Edwin Bobbitt will conduct the services.

First Christian Church Evangelistic Committee Christian Women's Fellowship Edwin Bobbitt

Accidents Injure 2 Boy and Woman in Middletown

A 2 year old boy William Roberson Jr. and a young woman suffered minor injuries in two Middletown auto mishaps. The child ran into a moving car near 1600 Manchester Ave at 3:35 p.m. He received treatment at a local doctor’s office. The driver was identified as 17 year old James Hensley of 602 Florence St in the 1600 block of Manchester Avenue.

Middletown William Roberson Jr William D. Roberson Manchester Ave James Hensley Florence St Manchester Avenue

Car accident injures woman at canal street curb

Mrs Nevalee Reed age 19 of 1615 Pershing Ave sustained minor facial injuries and knee abrasions when her car surged forward off a curb at 1st Avenue and Canal Street striking a police and fire alarm pole. The damage to the Reed auto was about 350 dollars. She was treated and discharged from Middletown Hospital. The incident occurred at 4 25 p m.

Nevalee Reed Pershing Ave 1St Avenue Canal Street

Local man cited after stop sign collision at North and Sutphin

Jesse Trent 57 of 1710 Lawn Ave was cited for failure to stop after his car collided with a vehicle driven by Joan Weber at North Avenue and Sutphin Street at 7 55 am today. Trent car damage estimated at 150 dollars. Other damage not estimated.

Jesse Trent Lawn Ave Joan H. Weber Aberdeen Dr North Avenue N. Sutphin Street Trent

Young Driver Charged After Morning Collision

John Williams aged 22 of 906 6th Ave. faced charges for failure to yield after a $500 crash with a truck driven by John Jinson aged 42 of Middletown Trailer Court at Yankee Road and Lafayette Avenue at 7 41 yesterday.

John Williams 6Th Ave John Jinson Middletown Yankee Road Lafayette Avenue

Auto crash reports list two yesterday incidents

Frank Wilson age 30 of Germantown Route 1 drove a stopped car, a hit and run vehicle was involved in the 300 block of North Verity Parkway between 5 and 6 p.m. causing $25 damage. Frank Mahoney Sr., 52 of 612 17th Avenue and Ada Harmount of 2311 Grand Avenue collided at 1st Avenue and Crawford Street causing $100 damage.

Frank Wilson Germantown N. Verity Parkway Frank Mahoney Sr 17Th Ave Ada Harmount Grand Ave 1St Avenue Crawford Street

March 30 Deadline Set In Sewer District Drive

North Middletown petition circulators report over a quarter of required signatures for a new sewer district collected. A B Hembree chairs a monthlong drive with March 30 as the quota deadline. If goals fail, the state health board may order sewer installation. Call GA 9 915 to sign.

A. B. Hembree Spencer Lane Hembree Thompson State Board of Health

Residents push sewer plan for area north of Manchester Road

A group of 23 residents north of Manchester Road and between Breiel Boulevard and Tytus Avenue gathered in the City Building to push a sanitary sewer district. Petitions show owners control 28,500 front feet of frontage, with the district needing 60 percent. The plan covers 105,600 feet of sewer and costs about 975000 dollars, with 243000 paid by the city and 731250 assessed to property owners.

Manchester Road Breiel Boulevard Tytus Avenue Charles W. Thompson Healt Thomson

City taps plan estimates 1125 connections for system

The city estimates 1125 required sew er taps averaging about 650 dollars each. Bonds would be payable over ten years. The plan provides one tap per building site, with owners of vacant lots allowed to install later if they do not obtain a tap when the system is installed.

Missing Virginia Dean Sought by Police

Mrs. Jeannette McClain of 3201 Ben Harrison Street reported that 15 year old Virginia Dean has been missing since Saturday. Dean is 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 137 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Jeannette McClain Ben Harrison St Virginia Dean

State patrols arrest driver on alcohol charge in Franklin area

State patrolmen last night arrested Harry Hartman on Ohio 4 south of Middletown and at 109 East 5th Street Franklin for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Harry Hartman E. 5Th St Franklin Ohio Middletown

Missing 15-year-old Barbara Holland Reported By Father

Jackson Holland of 1800 Meadow Ave reported to police yesterday that his daughter Barbara 15 has been missing since Saturday. Barbara is about 5 feet tall and 130 pounds.

Jackson Holland Meadow Ave Barbara

Hubcaps Reported Stolen From Car on Main Manchester Lot

Edward Taylor of 1024 Hughes Street reported four hubcaps stolen from his car on Sunday night at the Main Manchester lot. The incident occurred yesterday with no suspects named. Detectives urge any witnesses to come forward.

McGraw Lebanon Jones Edward Taylor Hughes St Manchester

Gas Theft From Car Parked At Church Yard

Mrs. Mattie Beatty reports thieves took 18 gallons of gasoline and the gas cap from her car parked in the Holy Trinity Church yard yesterday. Police noting the Sunday night theft and listing the missing items.

Mattie Beatty Columbia Ave Holy Trinity Church Yard

Columbus as First New World Wine Importer

The article notes Christopher Columbus as the first importer of wine into the new world, highlighting his role in introducing wine trade to the Americas.

New World Christopher Columbus

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Hugh Butler Carmody John D. Blackford County Board of Education Tom Carlson Parks and Recreation B. L. Dawson & CO CLARK Checker Whiz Twine Joan Lee Williams Miami University Y's YMCA Metz McGraw Springboro Road New Trenton Health Board Sanitone Charles You Mexico National Bank Main American Society of Travel Agents Samsewer House of Chrome Full Gospel Tabernacle Evangelist Ward Fle John W. Sullivan
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