City Reads Ordinance On Sewer Charge Study
A preliminary council meeting began drafting a sewer service charge ordinance with final action possible next week. City Manager Starick and Finance Director Newlin outlined a water use based scale from 12 to 22 dollars for average users. Funds would back mortgage revenue bonds funding much of an eight million dollar sewer improvement program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Starick
Harry E. Newlin
Sarick
Starick
W. H. Shawhan
Public Utilities
Newlin
Fred J. Schatzmann
Law
Roy Pochel
Band Ground Lawn fete site changed for weather
The Middle town High School Band Associates moved tonight's lawnfete from Sunset Parks to Rosevelt cafeteria and gymnasium due to weather. Two concerts baton twirling contest and a dance are planned with the orchestra at 6 p m the concert band at 7 30 p m the baton clinic at 7 p m and a dance to follow. Food will be served at 11 hours Carruthers said.
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Middletown High School Band Associates
Rosevelt
Sunset Parks
Band Associates
M. E. Carruthers
Ohio District Education
Carruthers
Boy 2 Victim Of Farm Mishap In Good Condition
A two year old boy named Johnnie Ransom, son of Robert Ransom of West Middletown Route 1, was run over by a tractor at Elk Creek Road farm. He sustained severe head lacerations and a badly bruised right arm but is reported in reasonably good condition at Middletown Hospital. The tractor moved after the father stopped it to lower the boy to the ground, the wheel passing over the head neck and chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
Johnnie Ransom
Robert Ransom
West Middletown
Elk Creek Rd
Sheriff's Deputies
Municipal Court Clears Traffic Fines In City Session
James Kenthier 21 of Widdle Town Route 3 fined 25 dollars plus costs for careless driving before Judge Alton H Combs. Officer Larry White filed charges. Hubert Ricker 31 of 17 Garfield St fined 20 dollars plus costs for no operator license with half the fine suspended if he passes test in 10 days. James Ray Wilkins 11261 Lafayette Ave fined 10 dollars plus costs and 10 day license suspension for speeding. Charlies Madden 706 Buena Ave fined 10 dollars plus costs for speeding. Sherman Stewart 51 of 243 Allen St forfeited 25 dollar bond for failure to appear on failure to yield right of way. Ora C Wade 57 of Loveland had charges of leaving scene of accident dismissed. Fannie Mae Overley Dixie Heights forfeited 10 dollar bond for failure to appear on speeding.
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James Kenthier
Widdletown
Alton H. Combs
Larry White
Hubert Ricker
Garfield St
James Ray Wilkins
Lafayette Ave
Charlies Madden
Buena Ave
Sherman Stewart
Allen St
Franklin
Ora C. Wade
Loveland
Fannie Mae Overley
Dixie Heights
Poppy Sales Date Okayed By City Commission
The City Commission approved the American Legion Poppy Day committee’s plan to hold its annual sale on May 22 and 23. Committee chair Mrs Sam McAdow leads an group including Mrs E A Lampe and others. Legion wives will sell poppies at banks May 22 and May 23. a Middle Town High sophomore, supervised by Miss Veda McCray, assists on May 23. veterans at the Sandusky Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home made the poppies this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Sam McAdow
E. A. Lampe
Portsmouth
Russel Stevens Jr
Joe Stevens
Dave Regan
Harold Osborn
Cliff Shroff
Legion
Middletown High
Veda McCray
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home
Sandusky, O
Skywatch operation cancelled deferring 24 hour alert
The Skywatch plan to place Middletown Observers Corps volunteers on 24 hour duty starting tomorrow was cancelled indefinitely. Supervisor John Dobrozsi Jr said the Air Force center ordered cancellation and cited fuel shortages from a nationwide oil workers strike as a possible cause. He had already scheduled volunteers atop the Lorillard building and notified most about the halt.
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Middletown
Dobrozsi
Normal at jail again ends vacancy after 16 hours
The jail was vacant for 16 hours before a juvenile was held for investigation, a man was arrested on assault and battery, and another on a disorderly conduct warrant. Officers said it was the first empty period for many months.
Veteran Employes Club Meeting Set In Pittsburgh
Meredith Acra of the local G Co Murphy Company will attend the annual meeting of the companys Employes Veterans Club in Pittsburgh next Monday. Invitations have been sent to 864 veteran employes each with 15 years or more continuous service. Mrs Acra has 18 years of service.
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Meredith Acra
G. Co. Murphy Company
Pittsburgh
Mrs. Acra
Three Injured In Accidents Investigated By State Patrol
State patrol investigated three traffic incidents leaving three people with injuries. On Route 48 north of Leba non, Donald Allard 18 Rich ard Kennedy 19 and Clarence Hodgson 41 suffered cuts bruises and chest injuries from a head on collision. Estel Carrier 48 avoided injury when an Alber’s Super market truck was struck in a pass attempt. Bert Bailey 43 rear ended Ernest Watson 39 after Watson halted for a truck on Route 25. Damage reported in all events.
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Lebanon
Donald Allard
Richard Kennedy
Clarence T. Hodgson
Morrow
Kennedy
Hodgson
Allard
Alber's
Estel Carrier
Norwood
Bert Bailey
North Wayne, Mich
Ernest
Watson
Cobb Hill
Warren County
Bailey
Driver 17 Held After Woman Struck By Auto
A 17 year old driver was turned over to juvenile authorities after a noon accident on Clinton Street and Central Avenue injured Mrs. Anna Ellis 59 of 1802 Logan Ave. She received head and left arm injuries and was treated at Middletown Hospital. The car operated by Bobby Hoskins 17 failed to stop for a traffic light and struck Ellis sending her onto the hood of the vehicle. A second incident at 1 55 p m involved the wrecker towing the Hoskins car and another vehicle. The towed car owned by James Hoskins was damaged $30 with no damage to other vehicles. The incident occurred on Central Avenue near Clinton Street. The peanut is a legume and belongs to the same family as peas and beans and is a vegetable.
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Anna Ellis
Logan Ave
Ellis
Middletown Hospital
Bobby Louis Hoskins
West Middletown
Clinton St
Central Ave
Baker
Hoskins
James Hoskins
Ford
Middletown Eyed Traffic Light Plan On Bond Vote
Preliminary talks on Middletown’s traffic light system, funded by a $100,000 bond approved last fall, set for May 22. City Manager H. W. Starick said attendees include Police Chief Joseph Blackmore, Cincinnati traffic engineer George W. Howie, two traffic-trained sergeants James Combs and James Howerton, with a potential Middletown Safety Council representative. Howie’s survey work yields a tentative program to be reviewed at the meeting.
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Middletown
H. W. Starick
Starick
Joseph Blackmore
George W. Howie
Cincinnati
James Combs
James Howerton
Middletown Safety Council
Howie
New Signage Slows Traffic on Moore Street
Police chief announces 17 new stop signs along Moore Street to curb accidents on busy cross streets Linden Arlington Howard Logan Sherman Wayne Queen Hill and the South Avenue stop. The speed limit remains 25 mph due to narrow, congested conditions with other signs including no parking on Wicoff Street between Grand and Woodlawn.
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Moore St
Joseph Blackmore
Crawford St
First Woodlawn
Grand
South Aves
Linden
Arlington
Howard
Logan
Sherman
Wayne, Queen
Hill Aves
South Ave
Woodlawn
First Ave
Chief Blackmore
Wicoff St
Grand Ave
Woodlawn Ave
Dixie Heights Hearing Tuesday on Water Line Proposal
Butler County Commissioners schedule a Tuesday 10:30 a.m. meeting at the Courthouse to hear arguments for and against installing water lines in Dixie Heights. The plan covers areas from River View to Spencer Street and Manchester Road to Fisher Road with possible future improvements discussed.
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Butler County Commissioners
Dixie Heights
Highland
Riverview
Spencer St
Manchester Rd
Marshall Rd
Dix Rd
Fisher Rd
Girls Play Day Rescheduled for Middletown Scouts
Girls' Play Day for all Middletown Girl Scout units is set for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Armco Park. Mrs. George Koepple, chairwoman, says the event was moved from last Saturday due to rain and will end at 2 p.m. with games, relays, a nosebag lunch at noon and other activities. Should cancellations occur, an 8 a.m. local news broadcast will announce it.
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Middletown
New Wildwood Crossing Seen By Summer's End
City officials and New York Central railroad consider crossing repairs at Wildwood this summer. Plan calls for city to contribute 25560 and handle approaches drainage and sidewalks with funds from a charter amendment. A May 26 meeting will discuss land exchange for Shafer Nelbar underpass zoning changes and added railroad trackage.
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Wildwood
New York Central Railroad
H. W. Starick
Starick
New York Central
Planning Commission
Shafer-Nelbar
Sutphin St
Area Support Enlisted For Hospital Campaign Two Meetings Slated
Communities around Middletown join a $2,000,000 hospital building fund drive titled Our Fight for Health. Area chairman William D. Long reports strong local interest with leaders in Madison Lemon Germantown Lebanon and Gratis townships. A 3:15 p.m. Prasttown School meeting features Dan McKeever and Carl Sigel with a screening of You're the Doctor and remarks by Don Dazey. A second Lebanon group will gather at 8 p.m. in the Golden Lamb with Long and Leo Reinartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Lebanon
Gratis
Madison Township
Prasttown
Sigel
Dan McKeever
Grang
Don Dazey
Long
Leo Reinartz
Golden Lamb
Fire squad aids resident at 1313 Garfield Street
Emergency responders were dispatched to 1313 Garfield St at 6 54 Thursday to assist Raymond Ringer. After initial assessment, Ringer was transported by ambulance to Middletown Hospital for observation and treatment.
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Fire Department
Garfield St
Raymond Ringer
Ringer
Middletown Hospital
Election Expense Filing Deadline at 6:30 Tonight
Republicans and Democrats who ran for public office in the primary must file expense accounts by 6:30 p.m. today. The Middletown Board of Elections office opened at 9:30 a.m. and will stay open to receive expense accounts until 6:30 p.m. Deputy clerk Frank Dobrozsi said all candidates must file, with expenses supported by paid receipts attached to the affidavit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Board of Elections
Federal Savings and Loan Building
Frank Dobrozsi
Middletown Board
At The Movies Chap Paramount Schedule
Paramount shows Friday and Saturday feature Roseanna McCoy at 1 30 4 45 and 9 p m IT Want You at 3 00 6 20 and 9 40 p m Strand screens Kid From Amarillo at 1 15 3 50 6 30 and 9 05 p m Chicago Calling at 2 20 4 55 7 35 and 10 15 p m Saturday Chicago Calling at 1 55 5 00 7 40 and 10 10 p m Kid From Amarillo at 3 30 6 35 and 9 10 p m Midnight show Thats My Boy and Warpath</S:
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Roseanna McCoy
Amarillo
Chicago
Boy
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Structural Steel
Blumberg & Cohen, Inc
Thorn Metal Windows
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al Freeman
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