Historical Pageant at Stadium Ready For First Performance
A community pageant Our American Heritage world premieres at Barnitz Stadium tonight with 700 cast members across three shows. The production aims to contrast Democracy and Communism amid I Am An American Day observances May 20. The cast and organizing committees tout sincerity, with Gov. Ohio’s wife to appear Sunday night. Showtime is 8 15. tickets range 1.20 to 2.40.
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Ken Yarber
Barnitz Stadium
Middletown
Ohio
Don Perry
No Showers Forecast For Tonight's Barnitz Stadium Pageant
Weatherman scales back rain worries as forecast switches to cloudy and warmer conditions with a high near 85 for tonight's Barnitz Stadium pageant at 8 15 pm. Overnight low around 59, Saturday partly cloudy with little temperature change, five day outlook shows warm weekend and no rain until Monday through Wednesday with highs mid 70s and lows mid 50s.
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Barnitz Stadium
Shartle Engineer To Go To Sweden
William A. White Jr first assistant chief engineer of Shartle Brothers Machine Company leaves May 18 for Stockholm Sweden to help design and construct a paper mill. He will stay about six weeks. Equipment for the large boxboard plant will be built at the Middletown and Hamilton plants of the Black Clawson Company.
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William A. White, Jr
Kenwood St
Shartle Brothers Machine Company
Stockholm Sweden
White
Sweden
Middletown
Hamilton
Black-Clawson Company
A Bomb Effects Lecture For Middletown Nurses
Middletown nurses will hear lectures on the damaging effects of an atom blast tonight at Verty Hall Middletown Hospital. Dr Walter Reese will discuss the flash and flames and Dr Kenneth Smith will cover blast injuries. Mrs Lawrence Schlemann explains nursing aspects of bomb effects as Civil Defense cochair. About 100 registered and student nurses attended the first class Monday.
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Middletown
Verty Hall
Middletown Hospital
Walter Reese
Kenneth Smith
Lawrence Schlemann
Cochairman
Nursing Service
Civil Defense
Eld
First Aid Class For Men Only Planned in Middletown
Middletown Red Cross chapter announces a men only first aid course. Elmer Barker, chairman, says a certified instructor is ready to teach once enough men show interest, with a minimum of 15 needed to begin.
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Middletown
Red Cross
Elmer Barker
Student Competing In KP Speech Test
Paul Wolfe winner of the annual Knights of Pythias public speaking contest at Lafayette Lodge 37 will represent the lodge in the regional contest at Lexington Kentucky starting today Wolfe received the lodge’s 10 first prize and earns a chance to compete with speakers from ten other states at Lexington.
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Paul Wolfe
Knights of Pythias
Lafayette Lodge 37
Lexington
Wolfe
Autos damaged in Central Ave crash injure none
Police say two cars were damaged with an estimated $25 each after a Franklin Route 2 driver Glen M Edwards 17 pulled from the curb and hit Mary Rose Lucas 46 of 200 McKinley St on Central Ave. No injuries were reported.
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Central Ave
Glen M. Edwards
Franklin Route 2
Mary Rose Lucas
McKinley St
Three Workers Injured in Middletown Incidents
Middletown Hospital attendants reported three minor industrial accidents this morning. Ralph Ball, 50, of Sharonville Route 1, was struck above the right eye by metal, Richard Wells, 66, of Illinois Avenue, cut his thumb on a sanding belt, both workers at Aeronca Manufacturing. Louis Pleska, 29, of Pearl Street, cut his hand at Shartle Brothers. John Reed, 2, son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Reed, fell from a ladder and broke his right arm, treated and released.
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Middletown Hospital
Ralph Ball
Sharonville
Richard Wells
Illinois Ave
Aeronca Manufacturing Co
Louis Pleska
Pearl St
Shartle Brothers
John Reed
Stanley Reed
Kenwood Dr
Crystal Leader Presents Awards at Court of Awards
E. E. Grant of Crystal Tissue Company spoke at the Court of Awards for Boy Scout Troop 9 and Explorer Troop in the Crystal Tissue auditorium, presenting second class rank to Arthur Carpenter and others from Troop 9 and to explorers including Stanley Carpenter and Howard Hickman. Eddie Bliss is scoutmaster.
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E. E. Grant
Crystal Tissue Company
Crystal Tissue
Troop 9
Arthur
David Carpenter
Jerry Clark
Jimmy Colvin
Paul and Frank Doughman
Jerry Helsinger
Richard Kramer
Carliss Miller
Bobby Morgerson
Tommy Page
Robert Tickel
James Trimble
Stanley Carnter
Howard Hickman
Fred Albaugh
Paul Pell
Vernon
Clyde Morgerson
Eddie Bliss
Hanover Grange Hosts Pomona Officers Saturday
Hanover Grange will host the Butler County Pomona Grange at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Hanover School. Paul Mehl, secretary, announced the fifth degree will be given in full by Pomona officers and the annual inspection will be held. A social time will follow. The Monroe Grange plans its Memorial Program at 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Monroe school.
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Hanover Grange
Butler County
Pomona Grange
Hanover School
Paul Mehl
Grannge
Pomona
Monroe Grange
Monroe
Jay-walkers ignore crosswalks in Middletown safety push
C E Stutenroth president of the Middletown Safety Council says jay-walking persists despite crosswalks installed after controversy. He notes pedestrians have right of way and motorists disregard crosswalk zones, urging police enforcement and public compliance.
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C. E. Stutenroth
Middletown
The
Safety Council
Junior Order Rites Observe 98th Birthday
One of the citys largest initiatory celebrations marked the 98th anniversary of the Junior Order United American Mechanics founded May 17 1853 in Philadelphia. All 42 states held events while Butler Council and Alpha Council 326 shared honors in degree work. Emil Kaiser 79 attended from Cozadale with long service. Guests came from Lebanon and Waynesville councils.
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United American Mechanics
Alpha Countil 326
Order
United States
Philadelphia
Butler Council
Alpha Council 326
Alpha Council
Emil Kaiser
Coznddale
Kaiser
Lebanon
Waynesville
Man 79 Still Missing After Six Day Search
Arthur Rodgers, 79, of 115 South Canal Street, has been missing for six days. Police, relatives, and the Salvation Army report no new clues. A taxi driver said he carried a passenger matching Rodgers description around 9:30 p.m. Saturday from Highland Avenue to Verity Parkway and Girard Avenue. Rodgers is six feet tall, 135 pounds, wearing a brown sport coat, lighter brown trousers, tan shoes and a felt hat. Contact police or the Salvation Army with information.
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Salvation Army
Arthur Rodgers
South Canal St
Rodger
Butler County
Rodgers
Highland Ave
Verity Pkwy
Girard Ave
Police
Six County Baton Twirling Contest Held Here Tomorrow
Baton twirlers from six surrounding counties will participate in District Five's Baton Twirling Clinic tomorrow at 9 30 o'clock in Middletown High School Gym. Open to all school age twirlers who apply before 9 15 a m. Trials are held separately by county with awards after each trial. First to third place receive certificates exchangable for medals. first place advances to the Wilmington sectional tournament. Counties times listed: Butler 9 30 Hamilton 10 30 Preble 11 30 Montgomery 12 30 Warren 1 30 Clermont 2 30. Clinic sponsored by Drum Majors and Majorettes of America and Ohio University Summer Music Workshop. Assistants Frank lin said John Michael and Mrs Jean Snyder, former school baton twirlers.
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Joe Franklin
Franklin
Wilmington
Butler
Hamilton
Preble
Montgomery
Warren
Clermont
America
Ohio University
John Michael
Jean Snyder
Loot Found Three Youths Held For Jury
Loot from a two week old burglary at Charles Leasure home Eck Rad has been recovered except $70 cash. Jewelry and a camera traced to Connersville and Franklin, Dayton areas. Betty Baggard mother of an 18 year old from Franklin held with two youths for Butler County Grand Jury bonds $2900. Youths admitted also breaking into Olinger grocery Woodsale after arrest.
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Charles Leasure
Eck Rad
James Greenfield
Connersville
Ind
Franklin
Dayton
Betty Baggard
John C. Farmer
Middletown
Conley Roach, Jr
Butler County Grand Jury
Greenfield
Richard Schultheiss
Olinger
Woodsale
Motorist Escapes Injury In Hill Overturn Crash
A motorist, William Whitman 25 of 334 Clark St, escaped serious injury after his car overturned on Excello hill on Route 4, tore up a lawn, and lodged between two trees. He was thrown clear and treated at Middletown Hospital. The crash occurred at 1:50 a.m. Car demolished. another vehicle driven by Ralph Varvel 30, Germantown Route, struck a guard rail after drifting asleep and sustained a minor elbow injury.
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William Whitman
Clark St
Middletown Hospital
Lou Cornthwaite
Whisman
Excello Hill
Adam Fink
Middletown
McCoy- Leffler
Ralph Varvel
Germantown
Franklin-Trenton
Varvel
Local Girl Earns Prize in National Junior Achievement Issue
The June National Junior Achievement magazine highlights local resident Ethel Daniel for winning a prize in a national JA essay contest. The article shares excerpts from her essay and notes she earned a trip to NAJAC as part of the award.
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National Junior Achievement Magazine
Ethel Daniel
Miss Daniels
Najac
Juvenile Court Sentences Thurston Helton to One Year
Thurston Helton of Middletown Route 1 was sentenced to a year in the Cincinnati Workhouse on a non-support charge yesterday before Judge Oscar Leiser in juvenile court.
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Thurston Helton
Middletown
Cincinnati
Oscar Leiser
Tragic Highchair Accident Claims OneYearOld Rita Woidtke
In Lorain a one year old girl, Rita Woidtke, died after slipping in a high chair as her mother dressed two siblings for a photographer visit. Firemen reported a belt on the chair looped around her neck, causing fatal strangulation. The child’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Woidtke of Sheffield Lake.
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Lorain
Rita Woidtke
William Woidtke
Sheffield Lake
Air Reserve Unit Hears Two Speakers
Members of the 9526th Volunteer Air Reserve Training Unit held their bi monthly meeting in the American Legion armory. Lt Commander George B Howe spoke on amphibious warfare. Lt Thomas Shine of Cincinnati spoke on the Air Force reserve training program and showed several films about the Air Force.
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9526Th Volunteer Air Reserve Training Unit
American Legion
George B. Howe
Navy
Miami University
Thomas Shine
Cincinnati
Air Force Reserve
Air Force
Miss McCray Named Wright Field Assistant at Institute
Beulah McCray long time juvenile officer in Middletown will join the Technology Institute at Wright Field Dayton. She returns from vacation in Dillsboro and will assume duties on Monday. The Institute operates with Wright Patterson Air Base activities.
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Beulah McCray
Middletown
Technology Institute
Wright Field
Dayton
Miss McCray
Dillsboro
Wright-Patterson Air Base
Shopping Center Near Hamilton Is Approved
National Production Authority approved a $337,500 shopping center at Darrtown Pike in St. Clair Township west of Hamilton to serve a new residential area. Developer David D. Frechtling of the Rentschler Building will oversee construction for a supermarket a drug store and a variety store.
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St. Clair Township
Hamilton’s
Corpor
Ation Line
National Production Authority
David D. Frechtling
Rentschler
Hamilton
Darrtown Pike
NPA
Citizens Realty Company
Harold Bourne
East Collins St
Oxford
Oxfore
NFC
George A. Moore
Department of Commerce
Cleveland
Camden Girl Reports Attempted Attack After Ride Offer
A 23 year old Camden resident reported an attempted assault by a man who offered a ride. She was treated at Middletown Hospital for injuries she said were caused during the incident. Deputy James Greenfield said she was picked up in Hamilton, later near Le Sourdsville, with the report filed at 10 pm yesterday.
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Camden
Middletown Hospital
James Greenfield
Hamilton
le Sourdsville
Greenfield
Middletown
Coputy
Toastmasters In Three Way Tie at Manchester Hotel
A three way tie for best speech emerged at the Toastmasters Club meeting in the Manchester Hotel. Winners were Art Osborne Harold Voorhis and Bob Sutton with topics Introducing Joe Doakes Pirate Gold and In the Nick of Time.
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Toastmasters Club
Manchester
Art Osborne
Joe Doakes
Harold Voorhis
Bob Sutton
Don van Ausdall
Clayton Huber
Jim Martin
Bill Johnson
Frank Brumley
Daytonian Named Hostess At Club
Miss Clara DeCurtins of Dayton has been appointed lodge hostess for Forest Hills Country Club. She becomes manager of the University of Dayton cafeteria and has wide experience in country club catering. DeCurtins will attend the opening dance and open the dining room on May 26, per lodge committee chairman Dr Roy Granger.
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Clara DeCurtins
Dayton
Forest Hills Country Club
University of Dayton
Miss DeCurtins
Roy Granger
New Paint Cleaner Retains Gloss At The Central Store
An advertisement notes C33 Concentrate cleans dirt while keeping gloss on painted surfaces. It suits venetian blinds linoleum refrigerators and tile, with directions for use. Available downstairs at The Central Store.
Police crackdown as juveniles vandalize new construction sites
Police focus on vandalism by youths in the Fifteenth Ave and South Main St area near new construction. Realtor Britt Kendrick reported recent break-ins and window damage, with plaster ruined after dark. Police note other incidents have been reported in the neighborhood.
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Britt Kendrick
Fifteenth Ave
South Main St
At The Movies Show Schedules For Friday and Saturday
Paramount shows Oh Susanna at 1 15 4 00 7 00 and 10 p m Tarzan s Peril at 2 45 5 40 and 8 35 p m Strand presents Federal Agent at Large at 2 50 5 20 7 45 and 10 15 p m Trail Of The Rustlers shows at 1 45 4 15 7 49 and 9 10 p m Colontal screens Payment On Demand at 1 15 4 00 5 50 8 00 and 10 05 p m.
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Paramount
Federal
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Minnesota Sts
Minnesota St
McKinley School
Legion
Shartle
Strad
Bidg
Blumberg & Cohen, Inc
Thorn Metal
Girerd Ave
Verity
Edmund H. Kase, JR
Chambersburg
Western College For Women
Philip E. Henderson
Dr. Kase
Wilson College
Kase
Crystal Leader
District Five
Air Reserve Unit
Daytonian
Doletown Ice & Coal CO
Curtis ST
Dial
Bulova
Freeman's
Ra_dio
Moage
Beatty’s Electronic Shop
Ighehart
Godwin's
Paramount Theater
Pangea
Chaps Klamo News Sons Grill
Hasselbacks Slimak’'S
Cornor
Lakeside Inn
Frontier Cafe
Liberty Rest
Johnny's Coffee Shop
the Club
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