County OK On Annexation Nets City Praise
County commissioners approved a 560 acre annexation near Middletown facing east of Manchester Road and south of Marshall Road. Springfield builders plan a four million dollar residential project with 275 homes—contingent on annexation. City leaders call it a key step, noting city services will begin after annexation and street repairs will follow admission.
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Glad” County
Middletown
Manchester Road
Marshall Road
Arnold Skinner
Vernal Gross
Skinner
Gross
Springfield
Ohio
Kramer
Dayton Man Killed Walking on U S 4 Near Eaton
Frank B. Connor aged 48 of Dayton was struck and killed by a car on U S 4 north of Eaton. The driver Romuald B. Haverkros of Worthington was not held. Connor, an engineer at Leland Electric Dayton, died at Reild Memorial Hospital Richmond from a broken neck injury.
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Romuald B. Haverkros
Worthington
Connor
Leland Electric
Dayton
Reild Memorial Hospital
Richmond
Mystery Blast Rocks Warren Area In Lebanon County
A loud unexplained blast startled Warren and extended to Kings Mills and Red Lion. Officials in King Powder Co. suspected an explosion at a powder house, but no source was found. Some residents blamed a jet plane as the noise remained untraced.
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LEB
Kings Mills
Red Lion
Lebanon
Middletown
King Powder Co
Two Autos Here Reported Looted
Theft of articles valued at 60 dollars from one car and auto accessories from another was reported to police. Lucille Cramer of Hamilton Route 1 said a briefcase papers raincoat umbrella car robe and a seat cover were stolen from her car parked on McKnight Drive. Edward Geran of 206 N Sutphin Street reported two hubcaps valued at 30 dollars stolen from his car.
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Lucille Cramer
Hamilton Rt. 1
Parker
McKnight Drive
Edward Geran
N. Sutphin Str
Police Briefs Arrests in DWI and Disturbing the Peace
Lucius Baker aged 55 of 1318 Young St was arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge at Michigan and Young. Alme Hudson 35 of Leslie Trailer Court Blue Ball arrested on a warrant for disturbing the peace. Complainant Omar Leslie reported a license plate 4-R-782 stolen from a truck parked at the home.
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Lucius Baker
Young St
Michigan Avenue
Young Street
Alme L. Hudson
Leslie Trailer Court
Blue Ball
Omar Leslie
Homer Rich
Boy hit by car after darting into street on Crawford
A nine year old boy was injured when he ran into a northbound car on Crawford Street. Eddie Pittman suffered facial contusions and nose abrasions and was treated at Middletown Hospital before release. Officer notes say a parked truck blocked the driver's view. The incident occurred at 4:35 p.m.
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Crawford Street
Eddie Pittman
Caroline Pittman
Crawford St
Middletown Hospital
Ellis W. Hall
Woodlawn Ave
Pittman
Mullins Attorney Seeks Evidence For Embezzlement Trial
Harry O. Finkleman representing Vera Mullins 42 filed in common pleas court for copies of all evidence in the Middletown juvenile office trial. He demanded bank slips, cancelled checks, books, statements from witnesses including Mullins, and revealed she will testify and possibly contradict prior statements. Trial date set for April 4 as second indicted in a $4,206 office shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry O. Finkleman
Vera Mullins
Common Pleas Court
Middletown
Nesses
Hofferbert Outlines YMCA Budget At Optimist Meeting
Richard Hofferbert adult program secretary outlined the YMCA activity program and a budget totaling 149000 with 40 percent from dormitory rentals 30 percent from desk and concessions sales 15 percent from dues 10 percent from Civic Association contributions and 5 percent from parking. He noted a rise in adult membership prompting expansion of the program and described the broader YMCA trend of partnering with other gyms parks and camps. The Optimist Club praised the boys work program and Opti-Derby while Rev Earl Dale announced tryouts for the Inter national oratorical contest to be held next Friday. Preparations for this year's Opti-Derby are under way with steering mechanisms helmets and wheels in place and Jim Eliopoulos missing. Welcome new member Bob Huntzinger and departing Bob Kirby received a going-away plaque with the Optimist creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hofferbert
YMCA
Optimist Club
Manchester
Hofferbert
Earl Dale
Optimists International
Jim Eliopoulos
Bill Goodman
Bob Huntzinger
Bob Kirby
Indianapolis
Deaths Frank K Auberle 63
Frank K Auberle 63 died yesterday afternoon at Mercy Hospital Hamilton after a period of failing health. Born in Appolo Pennsylvania he lived in this area 35 years and worked for Armco Steel until 1933. He served in World War I and was an inspector at Curtis Wright in Lockland during World War II. He was recently employed at WPFB and was a member of American Legion Post 218 and Middletown Moose Lodge. Survived by wife Dorothy and brother Dr Floyd Auberle of Detroit. Arrangements pending at Riggs Funeral Home.
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Frank K. Auberle
N. Clinton Sr
Mercy Hospital
Hamilton
Appolo
Mr. Auberle
Armco Steel Corp
Curtis- Wright
Lockland
WPFB
American Legion
Middletown
Funeral services set for Pamela Kay Lemmons
Funeral services are planned for Pamela Kay Lemmons two month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Lemmons at 3 15 p m Monday at Joseph R Baker and Sons Funeral Home Rev L P Rossman to officiate burial in Westside Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p m today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamela Kay Lemmons
Richard Lemmons
Manchester Ave
Joseph R. Baker and Sons
L. P. Rossman
Woodside Cemetery
Pallbearers Named for Albert Brill 82
Albert Brill 82 of 114 N Miami St Trenton died yesterday at Middletown Hospital. Pallbearers are Samuel Ralph Louie Donald Runnells Bob Miller and Harry O Neill. Services at 2 p m Monday at Joseph R Baker and Sons Funeral Home. Burial in St John s Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Brill
Miami St
Trenton
Middletown Hospital
Samuel
Ralph
Louie
Donald Runnells
Bob Miller
Harry O'Neil
Joseph R. Baker and Sons
A. M. Wilson
St. John's Cemetery
John F Cauley Die at Home After Illness
John F Cauley of 1504 Richard Street Dayton died Thursday after a three week illness. He formerly lived in Middletown and moved to Dayton 43 years ago. Survived by his wife Helen two sons two daughters nine grandchildren and cousin Mrs Mary Kinder of Middletown. Services at 830 a.m. Monday at Luthman Funeral Home Dayton then 9 a.m. at St Mary's Church with visitations 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. tomorrow.
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John F. Cauley
Richard St
Dayton
Cauley
Middletown
Helen
Mary Kinder
Luthman Funeral Home
St. Mary's Church
Death of Arthur Hobbs of Phoenix Former Middletown Resident
Arthur Hobbs of Phoenix Ariz a former Middletown resident has died News of the death came to Clinton Hancock Hobbs brother in law Surviving wife Velvie Hobbs Middletown native a daughter two grandchildren a sister and brother in law Jack Stringam and sister in law Mrs Robert Higgins both of Middletown Services and burial set for Monday in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hobbs
Phoenix
Ariz
Middletown
Clinton Hancock
Hobbs
First Christian Church
Velvie Hobbs
Jack Stringam
Robert Higgins
Lebanon Man James Young Dies At 75
James Young 75 of 417 E Silver St Lebanon died yesterday at St Elizabeth Hospital Dayton. A retired farmer he is survived by wife Mary. daughters Mrs Sy ie Webb Mrs Inez Wells and Mrs Mildred Webb. sons Willard and Chester. a brother Ben. 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Services Monday at Oswald Funeral Home with burial in Lebanon Cemetery.
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Lebanon
James Young
E. Silver St
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Dayton
Young
Mary
Sy Ie Webb
Inez Wells
Mildred Webb
Covington
Willard
Chester
Lebanon Rt
Ben
Oswald
Longtime Germantown resident James F. Allison Dies
James F. Allison 71 of Germantown Rt 1 died at 1 50 p m yesterday at Grandview Hospital Dayton after a short illness though inactive since 1928 after a broken neck. He worked as a carpenter for Owen Gross Lumber Co Carlisle native who moved to Germantown in 1929 survived by Olive his wife a daughter Mrs Albert Stoner Jr of Germantown a son Eugene of Miamisburg seven grandchildren and a sister Miss Charlotte Allison of Dayton. Services will be held at John Arpp Funeral Home with Rev Illip Stahl of Trinity Reformed Church Miamisburg officiating burial in Germantown Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p m Monday.
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Germantown
James F. Allison
Germantown Rt. 1
Grandview Hospital
Dayton
Allison
Owen Gross Lumber Co
Carlisle
Warren County
Olive
Albert Stoner Jr
Eugene
Miamisburg
Charlotte Allison
John Arpp
Illip Stahl
Trinity Reformed Church
Germantown Cemetery
John M. Chrismer Dies at 87 in Castine Cemetery Burial Planned
John M. Chrismer, 87, died yesterday at his son Jesse Chrismer’s home on North Beech Street after four years bed fast. He is survived only by his son. Services set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Siler Funeral Home in West Manchester with burial at Castine Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today.
Katherine L. Fisher, Franklin Resident, Dies at 73
Katherine Loretta Fisher 73 died Friday at 11 30 a m at 908 S Main St after two months illness. She was secretary to Fred Zartman at Franklin Board and Paper Co retired 1946 when sold to Stone Container Co. Surviving sisters Margaret Brunstead and Josephine Fisher with two nephews and a niece. Visitation after 2 p m Sunday. Requiem High Mass Monday 9 a m at St Marys Catholic Church. Robert Eaton Funeral Home in charge.
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Franklin
Katherine Loretta Fisher
S. Main St
Miss Fisher
Joseph
Margaret Murphy Fisher
Fred Zartman
Old Franklin Board and Paper Co
Stone Container Co
Miami Valley Paper Coatege Co
Mrs Louisa Likens Murphy Dies at 79
Mrs Louisa Likens Murphy, 79, of 202 Eaton Ave, will have services at 2 30 p m Sunday in Hillsboro. Public details are limited.
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Louisa Likens Murphy
Eaton Ave
Hillsboro
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Earl Adams
A son was born yesterday to Mr Earl Adams and Mrs Earl Adams at 766 S River St Franklin. The family announces the new arrival with the address provided for birth notices.
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Earl Adams
S. River St
Franklin
Improvement of Burton and Gideon Roads Sealed bids invited
LEGAL NOTICE NO. 1293 announces sealed proposals for improving Burton Road and Gideon Road from Central to Grand Avenues in Middletown Ohio. Bids due April 5 1926 at City Engineer Room 4311 with 8000 cu yds excavation 17800 sq yds bituminous surfacing 10250 ft curb and gutter 51250 sq ft sidewalk. Sacred terms and bonds required. Francis Carmody chairman.
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Burton Road
Gideon Road
Central Avenue
Grand Avenue
City of Middletown
Ohio
Middletown
Ohip
T Eheck
Busy Day for Middletown Firemen With Multiple Runs
Two fire calls and three emergency runs kept Middletown firefighters active. A cigarette caused an awning blaze at the Joy Shop on Central Avenue with about 10000 damage. A stove boilover started a small fire at 21 percent North Main Street with no damage. EMS tended Leo Bishop at home, Mae Cundiff was transported to Middletown Hospital, and Delores Ratliff was taken to Mercy Hospital after illness.
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Middletown
Joy Shop
Central Ave
Main St
Leo Blevins
John Bishop
Fairmount Ave
Rosedale Ave
Mae Cundiff
Lafayette Ave
Middletown Hospital
Riggs
Delores Ratliff
Baltimore St
Mercy Hospital
Hamilton
Riggs Ambulance
Underwriters Hear Of Veterans Benefits
Walter Pawelkoski of the Veterans' Service Center spoke at the Middletown Assn. of Life Underwriters meeting at noon yesterday. He described life insurance references and related benefits. The next association meeting will be held April 15 at Forest Hills Lodge.
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Walter Pawelkoski
Veterans’ Service Center
Middletown Assn
Manchester Hotel
Pawelkoski
Forest Hills Lodge
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ED Edmiston
City Commission
Francis Carmody
Howard H. Kamer
Mayfield
George Hancock
Gordon Augspurger
Ben S. van Gorden
George Elliott
Petitoners
Elliott
Common Pleas
P. P. Boli
Warren
Marylitsch
Optometrist
Rick
Rick’s Radio & TV
Dairy Queen
National Guard Armory
Charles Jackson
17Th Ave
S. Verity Parkway
Lincoln Street
Jackson
Tim Asher
Excello
John Beckett
Franklin St
R. C. Buckner
West Middletown Rt. 1
1St Avenue
Grimes Street
Mullins
Optimist
Pamela K. Lemmons
Jesus
Sam P. Jones
Evangelist
THE
Central Church of Christ
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
John M. Chrismer
Katherine L. Fisher
Adrian Brooks
Moorman
James Averitt
Charles Chamberlain
Lina Freeman
New Carlisle
Joseph Whitman
South Ave
George Burton
Buena Ave
Arthur Vie
Winton St
William Cox
Martha Dillman
Edward D. Williams
Tenton
Allison Wilmer
Richard Wilmer
Orchard St
Robert McFeeters
Marshall Rd
Donald H. Whitson
Charles St
Alfred Fedders
Wilgus Back
Andrew St
Arthur Brewer
S. Sutphin St
Arthur Cass
Vail
Dwight Conley
Londie Conley
Columbia Ave
Lawrence Kibler
West Middletown
William Martin
Grove St
Clarence Mayes
Morgan St
Matthew Russell
9Th Ave
John Soppanish
James Stork
Elwood
Richard Terrell
Raymond Terrell
Listic
Howard Sears
Grace Baptist Church
Wilbraham and
Wilmore
Brandenburg
Barbershop Quartet
South Main ST
Barton Sales & Service, Inc
Packard Boykin, Inc
Dodge
Plymouth
Chapple
Buick, Inc
Buick
Heber Jones, Inc
Oldsmobile
Cadillac
the Howe Motor CO
Chevrolet
Crout Sales & Service
Hudson Hughes Motor, Inc
DeSoto
Ross Motors, Inc
Ford
Lincoln-Mercury Co
McCarthy Motor Sales, Inc
Pontiac
Wilmer Motors—Nash
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