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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1957
Page
18
A former Franklin resident told the Woman's Club that she flew the oldest plane in last year's Powder Puff Derby, the second smallest in the field. She noted about 11 000 women pilots now active, a contrast to earlier times.
In Warren County a light drop in new car and truck purchases occurred last month versus January, with 1% more vehicles sold than the prior month and 214 year over year. Certificates of title issued reached 1,334 while mortgages filed totaled 698 and cancellations 560. Estimated mortgage value stood at 488,600 dollars.
West Chester Union Township High School student Ronald Williams leads Group 1 in a state farm records contest sponsored by the Ohio Bankers Association. Germantown High School’s Mark Judy finishes second and West Milton Union High School’s Jon Warner places third for explaining farm financial arrangements and farm plans.
The 1956 abstract shows Warren County real estate and public utilities totaling $75,627,870, up nearly $6 million from 1955. Real estate outside villages is $39,040,660, with inside corporations at $23,278,250 and public utilities at $13,308,960. Tax allocation would total $1,973,210.52 across state, county, townships, schools and villages.
Amden public utilities total 1 295 880 Leba non corporation real estate 8 049 450 utilities 301 720 total 15 220 200. Clearcreek Township real estate 4 701 000 utilities 3 041 980 Springboro corporation real estate 715 150 utilities 91 970 total 8 550 100. Deerfield Township real estate 6 827 440 utilities 577 700 Mason real estate 2 290 490 utilities 104 470 total 9 800 100. Franklin Township real estate 6 390 830 utilities 1 746 170 Franklin real estate 7 713 400
A crowded notice outlines Judith Branson receiving an award amid township real estate and utility totals for several towns including Loveland South Lebanon and Maineville. The piece mentions other local figures and families connected to the ceremony and surrounding events.
Camden special report notes a coon hunt organized by Preble County hunters at the Leslie Cottingim farm near Camden on March 22 and 23. The event begins at 8 pm each night with entries closing Friday before the start. Officials include Mike Morrow as president, Leslie Cottingim as treasurer, and Si Bolser as field manager.
The Springboro High School junior class staged Hillbill Weddin last night with attire described as appropriate for the occasion. Cast includes Judy Back Judy Forsythe Virginia Missy Finfrock Linda Moore and Carolyn Green directed by Mrs Leora Locke English instructor.
Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bowyer included Mrs. Dale Bowyer and Charlie of Kings Mills Richard Sowyer of Cincinnati Mrs. Mary Ciavola of Detroit and Mrs. George Alf of Gano.
The Presbyterian Church congregation in Carlisle hosted a covered dish dinner for Rev. Alfred Nead and his family after Sunday service as they prepare to relocate to Dayton for a new pastorate. The program, led by the Men's Bible Class, featured musical performances and readings, and the Neads received four volumes of the Interpreter's Bible.
Springboro Methodist Youth Fellowship received an honor plaque for church activities. Springboro and Red Lion fellows plan a skating party at Chautauqua next Monday. The Rev Myron Ketron hosted dinner for the EUB Church basketball team and guests after their YMCA League win.
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