New Middletown Gymnasium and Classrooms Planned for 1952
Middletown proposes a 725000 gymnasium classroom addition to Middletown High School to be begun June and completed by September 1952. Plans show a first floor gymnasium and six classrooms with an art room library and supervisors room on the second floor. Architect firm McLaughlin Keil submitted plans. state and city approval is pending before bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Orville Corson
Middletown High School
Corson
McLaughlin and Keil
Wade Miller
Board of Education
Miller
Curtis St
Man Killed In Accident Near Morrow
William D. Finley, 56, of 350 Chase Ave., Columbus, was killed when his car crashed into a utility pole on U S Route 22 east of Morrow in Warren County. His wife Retta, 51, was seriously injured and may have fractures and internal injuries. Finley died at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, Mariemont, more than two hours after the crash. State Patrolman Floyd Mescher cited that Mrs Finley was driving west and investigators could not question her further.
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William D. Finley
Chase Ave
Columbus
Retta
Morow
Warren County
Floyd Mescher
Finley
Our Lady of Mercy Hospital
Mariemont
Hammer Used In Beating Woman Claims
A 21 year old Middletown woman Dora Lee Brown said police she was beaten with a hammer after a male companion forced her into a truck. She was pulled into the vehicle at her home and beaten later, then jumped from the truck to report to police. She went to Middletown Hospital for multiple contusions and a possible back injury. she also alleged another woman was beaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Dora Lee Brown
Heffner’St
Miss Brown
Middletown Hospital
Caldwell Calls Civil Defense Crusade Against Apathy
Civil Defense Administrator Millard Caldwell urged a nationwide crusade against apathy. He said organized Civil Defense can cut bombing casualties by at least half and keep cities and production lines operating, stressing a defense against the atomic bomb though not perfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Millard Caldwell
Caldwell
Movie Schedule At Paramount Strand Colonial
At Paramount the film Only The Valiant screens Monday and Tuesday at 1 15, 3 20, 5 30, 7 40, 9 45 p.m. Strand shows Heritage Of Desert at 1 15, 3 50, 6 30, 9 05 p.m. and Light Of Western Star at 2 40, 5 15, 7 55, 10 20 p.m. Colonial lists Follow The Sun starting at 1 p.m. Monday and The 13th Letter on Tuesday.
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Paramount
Valiant
Strand
Heritage of Desert
Light of Western Star
Colonial
New Pastor Installed At First Church Of Christ
The Rev Edwin Bobbitt formerly of Warren was installed as pastor at the First Church of Christ in a ceremony yesterday. J B Gividen led the charge, with Rev Herald Monroe delivering the installation prayer. Congregation and public attended a 4 p m reception and 10 30 a m service where Holy Communion was observed.
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Edwin Bobbitt
Warren
First Church of 1St
J. B. Gividen
Herald B. Monroe
Cleveland
Ohio Christian Missionary Society
Harlan Jarvis
Ev. J
Wilford McCan
Cincinnati-Norwood
Traffic Signals Replacement Considered By Bond Vote
Middletown city officials discussed a bond issue to fund a complete new traffic light system after chronic cable deterioration caused outages downtown. City manager H W Starick said the current system is inflexible and walk lights at busy intersections may be added. a survey by Chalmers Brewer is underway to assess immediate actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Starick
Starick
Chalmers Brewer
Middletown
Brewer
Sales Tax Count For April Shows Small Drop
The April sales tax receipts for Butler County totaled 38,683.74 for the week ending April 21, per Treasurer Roger W. Tracy. This represents 1,289,458 in retail sales on the three percent tax. Last year the week showed about 2,000 more in collections with 40,660.28 and 1,355,343 in retail sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Roger W. Tracy
Quick Return To Hot Weather Is Not Likely
Weather outlook for early May suggests no quick return to 90s. Forecast calls for a high near 65 today with a low around 40 tonight and a gradual uptick to about 70 by Tuesday. No rain is expected and swimming pool openings face cool start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Oxford Municipal
Troop II Awards Slated Wednesday Court of Honor
Boy Scout Troop 11 and Post 11 plan a Court of Honor at the Eagles hall at 7 p.m. Frank Kartovich leads the committee and staff in presenting awards, including William Billitt Eagle award James Burgis Life Scout award Jerry Green Gold Palm award Kenneth Bracken and Ronnie Nolan Star Scout awards. Parents and friends are invited per scout master Elza Abraham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Hall
Frank Kartovich
William Billitt
James Burgis
Jerry Green
Kenneth Bracken
Ronnie Nolan
Elza Abraham
Car Window Broken Ransacks Auto in Franklin
In Franklin, a car owned by Adam Bridge on Lake Ave was broken into last night and personal papers and a small amount of change were stolen after the glove compartment was forced. The vehicle was parked at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Adam Bridge
Lake Ave
Boy, 4, Hit By Auto Near Where Brother Was Killed
Four year old James Lee Back of 3203 Tytus Ave was reported slightly improved at Middletown Hospital after a 3 35 p m accident when he ran into a car at Route 73 Ohio Ave junction. His brother was killed near the same spot last year. The child, son of Mr and Mrs Jolly Back, was treated for mouth and back cuts and a possible skull fracture after being taken to the hospital by a passerby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee
Tytus Ave
Middletown Hospital
Jolly
Ohio Ave
Mike Gabriel
Ferguson Ave
Dayton
West Middletown
Marjorie Gentry
Fred Fletcher
Curtis St
Elk Eee Rd
Howe
American Day Ticket Drive Plans Meeting Tuesday Night
More than 100 I Am An American Day ticket sales committee members will meet Tuesday at the American Legion building at 8 p m. Each leads a sales team within his company or organization representing Middle town groups. They will learn about the Barnitz Stadium event May 18 19 and 20, discuss sales and distribute coupon books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Middletown
Barnitz Stadium
VEW Host To Men Of Battery Going Away Party
Members of Battery B, 182nd AAA Battalion, Ohio National Guard, attended a fish fry and dance at the Veterans of Foreign Wars home on Reynolds Street Saturday night. Over 120 members with wives and dates enjoyed the event, held to honor those leaving for active duty within days.
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AAA Battalion
Ohio National Guard
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Reynolds St
John Williams
Miami Valley
Pageant Rehearsals Moved To Stadium Tonight
Rehearsal schedule for tonight announced by Director Donald F. Perry. If rain, sessions shift from Barnitz field to Armco auditorium. Rehearsals start at 7 p.m. featuring States, Miss Columbia, attendants and narrators.
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Donald F. Perry
Barnitz Field
Armco Auditorium
West Middletown Home Ransacked Intruders Steal Cash and Goods
Intruders ransacked Charles Leasure home on Eck Rd West Middletown taking 70 dollars in cash 60 dollars worth in valuables and men s clothing from a dresser. Losses include a 40 dollar wristwatch 20 dollar costume jewelry 30 40 dollars from a bill fold. A pillowcase used to haul loot. A separate break in Sunday night at Herbert Philpot garage yielded 10 dollars cash a 22 caliber pistol and 15 gallons of gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leasure
Eck Rd
West Middletown
Sheriff's Office
Deput
Emanuel
Dick Schultheiss
Herbert Philpot
Route
Middletown
Three Hurt In Hot Rod Race Overheat Incident
Three men at the Blevins Speedway on South Main Street were injured when radiators exploded during speedway races. James B Crawford, 23, of 1115 Schuyler Street Hamilton, sustained first degree burns to the right shoulder, side and face and was treated at Middletown Hospital. Harold Hedger, 24, of 308 North Main Street Eaton, suffered steam burns to the leg from a radiator hose failure. A third unnamed man was injured but left before treatment. Harvey Preusch, 47, of 2847 Wilbraham Road, treated for a cut to the right hand at Inland Container Corporation and released. Carol Ann Stone, 10, Jefferson Road, suffered a cut to the hand from a broken dish yesterday and was treated and released.
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Blevins Speedway
South Main St
James B. Crawford
Schuyler St
Hamilton
Middletown Hospital
Harold Hedger
North Main St
Eaton
Harvey Preusch
Wilbraham Rd
The
Inland Container Corporation
Preusch
Carol Ann Stone
Jefferson Rd
Mable Mohn Suffers Wrist Fracture After Home Slip
Mable Mohn, 70, of 601 Gideon Road, fractured her right wrist when she slipped on a rug at her home.
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Mable Mohn
Gideon Rd
Man Injured While Washing Walls At Home
Lloyd LeForce aged 40 of 505 Crawford Street was treated for minor sharp cuts after slipping from a ladder while washing walls at his residence and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd LeForce
Crawford St
First Pre School Clinic Sees 33 Children Examined
Thirty three youngsters were examined at the first pre school clinic held this morning at Tral School, according to Mrs Laura Crist director of the event of Public Health Nursing. Tomorrow the clinic will be held at Sherman School according to Mrs Crist. The clinics are pre school examinations for youngsters who will begin next fall. They are conducted from 9 to 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tral School
Laura Crist
Ev.ent. of Public Health Nursing
Sherman School
Truman MacArthur Dismissal Echoes in Far Eastern Policy Clash
A stenographic report of General Marshall's testimony to senators follows censor cuts by military and State Department officials. Marshall states there have been and remain basic differences of judgment between General MacArthur and the President, the Defense Secretary, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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MacArthur
Marshall
State Department
Joint Chiefs
General MacArthur
Secretary of Defense
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Grand Jury Starts Work On 42 Cases In Butler County
Butler County's Grand Jury opened this morning with 42 cases certified for hearings. Judge P. P. Boli will preside for the May session. Prosecutor Jackson Bosch said the panel could sit about three days with a recess and report by Monday. Foreman T. E. Knapp replaced Mrs. Charles Dawson among 14 women and one man on the original jury. other juror James Byrum hails from Middletown.
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Butler County
P. P. Boli
Jackson Bosch
Charles Dawson
Hamilton
T. E. Knapp
James Byrum
McKinley St
Middletown
Boston man arrested in assault case in weekend police briefs
Police report 38 year old Boston resident Bell of 1414 Sycamore Street arrested Saturday on an assault and battery charge filed by Ola Glass who says Bell struck her child. Also charged was 59 year old Elam for operating while intoxicated on Route 73. A 42 year old reported loss of a bill fold with $55. A car was stolen from in front of a home on Central Avenue. Sport coats valued at 12 and 15 dollars were stolen from a Curtis Street car.
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Boston Bell
Sycamore St
Ola Glass
Bell
York Ave
Garfield St
Helen Kring
Central Ave
Curtis St
Elmer Stewart
West Middletown
Clay Fitzpatrick
East State St
Trenton
Man charged with DUI after arrest at Manchester Ave
Thomas Hensley aged 40 of Middletown Route 3 faced a charge of physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested at the intersection of Manchester Avenue and Verity Parkway, according to police.
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Thomas G. Elam
Lafayette Ave
Thomas Hensley
Middletown
Manchester Ave
Verity Pkwy
Cottage rear-entry reported. bicycles recovered
Creed Whisman of 1100 Hughes St reports a rear cottage entry yesterday with no items missing. Police recovered two bicycles, one identified as his property.
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Creed Whisman
Hughes St
Middletown Soldier Wounded in Korean War Action
Pfc Sam L Combs of Middletown is wounded in action in Korea, the Defense Department reports. He is the 19th Middletown serviceman wounded in the conflict. Also listed injured is Sgt Claude D Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs James W Johnson of Hamilton. Combs' next of kin is Mrs Raymond Elam of Trenton Route 1.
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Sam L. Combs
Middletown
Department of Defense
Claude D. Johnson
James W. Johnson
South Fourth St
Hamilton
Combs
Defense Department
Raymond Elam
Trenton
Two Franklin Soldiers Enter Basic Training at Fort Jackson
Pvt. Joseph C. Baker son of John C. Baker of 323 Maple Ave Franklin and Pvt. Neil C. Armitage son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Armitage of 422 Baltimore St Franklin have been assigned to the 8th Infantry Division at Fort Jackson South Carolina for basic training after processing at Fort Meade Maryland. They will undergo six weeks of basic military subjects including qualification firing with the carbine or M1 rifle. The rest of basic training will cover advanced individual subjects and fundamentals of armor service.
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Joseph C. Baker
John C. Baker
Maple Ave
Franklin
Neil C. Armitage
Herbert Armitage
Baltimore St
8Th Infantry Division
Ft. Jackson
S. C
Fort Meade
366 Casualties Listed
A Defense Department casualty list issued today lists 366 names with 50 dead 287 wounded 12 missing and 17 injured in battle zone accidents distributed across several units and theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
Property recoveries linked to two local addresses
Lee Brown of 1714 Glenn St. had items recovered in the 1300 block of Central Ave. The other property, belonging to David Haney of 1715 Fleming Rd., was found on North Broad St. Both incidents involve recovered belongings and identified owners.
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Lee Brown
Glenn St
Central Ave
David Haney
Fleming Rd
North Broad St
Pawn shop symbol origins traced to Crusades three balls
A historic note posits that the three balls symbol for pawn brokers began during the Crusades era. The tradition links to medieval trade marks used on storefronts to signal pawnbrokers unintentionally guiding 13th century shoppers.
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Hone
Highview Rd
Simnatie
Taft
Nell Barnitz
W. O. Barnitz
Armco Steel Corporation
Fast Works
Carson
East Central Ave
Oglesby-Barnitz Bank
Pure Oil Company
Columbia Ave
Main St
J. G. Wicoff
Rusmar Court
Aberdeen Dr
Morrow
Crusade
First Church of Christ
Second
Main Sts
South
Jos.r. Baker & Sons Saal Home
Middletown , Ohio
Boy
Brother
Charlene Gen
Louis F. Jones
Mer
Dial
Truman
Grand Jury
Hugh Turner
Lawn Ave
Pfc
Sam Combs
Greece
First National Bank
New York
Athens
Travel Dept
Main & Central
Leon
CS VM Um Gas Ny
Swei
Ene
Sanitone
Tates
Charles ST
Erle Hanson
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