Commission Studies Need For Sewers East Of City
City commissioners in an afternoon meeting discussed a resolution to declare the necessity of a sewer age survey for roughly four square miles east of Bresel Boulevard. The plan, developed with engineer Floyd G. Browne, would construct sanitary mains and an interceptor extending to Dick's Creek, with about half the area outside current limits. Estimated cost may reach 1.5 million dollars, financing details未 discussed, and an emergency ordinance for a preliminary Browne survey was considered alongside bids for baseball backstops and new pool staff appointments.
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Bresel Boulevard
Charles W. Thompson
Thompson
Floyd G. Browne
Marion
Severa
Manchester Road
Breiel Boulevard
Dick's Creek
North Middletown
Marshall Road
Grand Central Shopping Center
Bachman Subdivision
Browne
Lakeside
Memorial Day Early Deadlines For Thursday
The Journal announces early deadlines for Thursday due to Memorial Day. Sports news by 8:30 a.m., society and club news by 9 a.m., news items and obituaries by 10:30 a.m., and classified ads accepted until 9 a.m. for Thursday publication.
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Journal
A&P Opening Plans Delayed by Dinner Meeting
At LeSourdsville Lake 65 store employees heard plans for the grand opening of the new A P store at First Avenue and Clinton Street on June 5. The Canal Street store will close Saturday night. Attending guests included Vice President John Nichols and Harold Traister of Indianapolis and Earl Rivers of Cincinnati.
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A&p
First Avenue
Clinton Street
LeSourdsville Lake
Robert McConnell
Canal Street
John Nichols
Harold Traister
Indianapolis
Earl Rivers
Cincinnati
Mother Of 10 Seeks Divorce In Hamilton
Clara Willoughby of Logie filed for divorce from Charles Willoughby who is in the county jail for drunken driving. She seeks alimony and custody of their 10 children aged 16 to 1, with the marriage dating from September 30, 1939 in Lebanon.
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Hamilton
Clara Willoughby
Waneta Ave
Logie
Charles Willoughby
Lebanon
YMCA Knothole Trip to Crosley Field Saturday
YMCA boys and Knothole members will visit Crosley Field to watch the Reds Cubs game. A chartered bus leaves the YMCA at 11 30 a m. Boys must register by 6 p m Friday at the YMCA desk.
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YMCA
Knothole
Crosley Field
Cincinnati Redlegs
Chicago Cubs
Bus Route Failure Prompts City and Company Review
The North Middletown bus line, started about 10 days ago, is failing to attract riders. Lee Ortman of Ortman-Stewart Transportation says the four daily round trips from Central and Broad to Spring Hill Park via Tytus Avenue have drawn only a single full busload in total since service began. The route operates on a 30 day trial with estimated expenses of 240 dollars, and may be abandoned if it does not pay off.
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Ortman-Stewart Transportation Co
North Middletown
Lee Ortman
Transportation Company
Central Avenue
Broad Street
Spring Hill Park
Tytus Avenue
Ortman
Charles W. Thompson
Ortman-Stewart
Man Arrested After Bed Fire At Central Ave Apartment
Fire blamed on a cigarette caused 80 in damage at 1600 Central Ave. An occupant, John Doty 53, was arrested at 4 05 p m on intoxication charges after authorities say he set his bed on fire. Firemen reported 20 to the building and 60 to its contents. Responding units included Companies 1 2 the ladder company and emergency squad. The building is owned by Minta Elam.
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Central Ave
John Doty
Ladder Company
Minta Elam
Dayton Ohio Birthplace Of Modern Inventions Marked
Dayton Ohio is cited as the birthplace of the airplane the cash register the electric starter and the automotive ignition in a historic overview noting key innovations associated with the city.
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Dayton
Ohio
Two Drivers Face Charges In Accident At Grimes and Manchester
Police cite Ernest Halsey 39 for driving under the influence after a collision with Paul Cornele 20 at the Grimes Street and Manchester Avenue intersection. Both drivers were cited into Municipal Court. Damages totaled 350 dollars.
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Grimes Street
Manchester Avenue
Ernest Halsey
Grimes St
Paul Cornele
Woodlawn Ave
Cornele
Halsey
Raft Skipper Plans To Try Voyage Again
Valparaiso Chile skipper Eric de Bisschop plans a new 5000 mile Tahiti Nui voyage after a storm sank the raft. The 14 by 40 foot bamboo craft sailed Nov 6 1956 with a crew of four and was rescued by a Chilean frigate 900 miles from its goal.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Tahiti
Eric de _ Bisschop
Tahiti-Nui
South America
de Bisschop
Miami Omega Pi Chapter Ranked Second Nationally
Pi Omega Pi Miami University chapter placed second among 100 campus chapters in the national honorary business education society. Rankings consider general averages, school service and campus participation by individual members.
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Oxford
Pi Omega Pi
Business Education Society
Miami University
Fire Wrecks Church in Windham Damages St Michael's
Defective wiring is believed to have started a fire that caused about 125000 dollars in damage to St Michael's Catholic Church in Windham. The church, built three years ago, largely by volunteer labor from members.
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Ravenna
Ohio
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Windham
Two MHS Seniors Tie for Valedictory Honors
Commencement at Middletown High School opens with 332 graduates escorted by Jerry Lucas and Zella Mae Gentry. Valedictory honors go to Mike McLaughlin and James Spindler, with Linda McGraw and Barbara Coffman named salutatorians. Dr. John D. Millett of Miami University will deliver the address The Education of Your Future. Board President Joseph Woodruff presides as diplomas are awarded with performances by the Girls Glee Club and the Trumpet Trio.
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Middletown High School
Wade FE
Miller Gymnasium
Jerry Lucas
Zella Mae Gentry
Salu
Mike McLaughlin
James Spindler
Linda McGraw
Barbara Coff
John D. Millett
Miami University
Millett
Hoover Commission
Miami
Board of Education
Joseph Woodruff
Girls Glee Club
Trumpet Trio
Secretary Describes Her Job At Civitan Club Meeting
Mrs. Oscar Day private secretary to Armco Steel president Charles R. Hook and NSA national membership chair described secretaries work and NSA aims at the Civitan Club luncheon. She noted training, the certified professional secretary title, and a 12 hour exam. Victor Mackall led the program.
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Oscar Day
Charles R. Hook
Armco Steel Board
National Secretaries Assn
Civitan Club
Day
Service Club
NSA
Sne
Victor Mackall
Arrests Planned In Strike Fight At Alabama Plant
Marshall County Sheriff L. P. Dickson says more arrests are expected after a picket line shooting at a Gulf States Construction Co plant killed two men and wounded six. John Leroy Ward, 22, of Parsons Kansas, and Rev. William Clinton Harrison, 38, a minister, died. Five people already are in custody. Ward was a nonstriker. Construction at the Atlanta firm’s plant for the Cotton Producers Assn. may resume Monday under supervision from Gulf States President J. R. Kennedy.
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Guntersville
Ala
L. P. Dickson
Marshall County
John Leroy Ward
Parsons
Kan
William Clinton Harrison
Ward
Gulf States ‘Construction Co
Atlanta
Cotton Producers Assn
J. R. Kennedy
Gulf States
Police Briefs Report Vehicle Parts and Cable Thefts
James Dees reported torn antenna from his car on Fairmount Avenue. Cleveland Pendergrass said two mirrors were stolen from his car on 18th Avenue. Howard Wessner of McCurdy Construction reported 225 feet of cable stolen from McKinley Street and Manchester Avenue worth 128 dollars. Mrs. Ernest Faulkner reported two hubcaps stolen from Todhunter Road.
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James Dees
Fairmount l Ave
Cleveland
Howard Wessner
McCurdy Construction Co
McKinley Street
Manchester Avenue
Ernest Faulkner
Todhunter Rd
Chautauqua Skaters Enter State Meet in Akron
Fifteen skaters from Chautauqua Skateland and nearby areas will compete this weekend in the Ohio state meet at Akron. Students of Gary Houck of Miller Road, the team features Sharon Wells Ricky Houck Pam Lee Patty Sample Karen Shimer Bill Sample Joyce Sheley Gary Buckingham Rod Marshall Patty Davis Lonnie Kane Susan Bell Billy Warrick and Martha Houchins. Robert Buckingham cancelled due to a broken arm from a recent exhibition.
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Chautauqua Skateland
Akron
Gary Houck
Miller Road
Sharon Wells
Ricky Houck
Polio Box Stolen From King Pin Cafe
Police learned last night a polio donation box was stolen from the King Pin Cafe located at 27 S Clinton Street.
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S. Clinton St
String of Pearls Club cancels steak fry plans
The String of Pearls Club canceled its steak fry originally scheduled for tomorrow. The group will hold its regular meeting on Monday, June 2, at Mrs. Clifford Morris's home, 850 9th Ave.
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String of Pearls Club
Cliffford Morris
9Th Ave
Local Girl Leads 66 Graduates at St Elizabeth Nursing
Charlotte Gaynelle Ferguson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ferguson 813 17th Ave will graduate in Dayton at the 40th annual St Elizabeth School of Nursing commencement on June 9 She is a Middletown High School alumna and joins 65 other graduates in the ceremony
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Charlotte Gaynelle Ferguson
William Ferguson
17Th Ave
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing
Dayton
Miss Ferguson
Middletown High School
New Radio Station in County Seeks FCC Permit
Walter L. Follmer plans to start a 1000 watt directional AM station on 1560 kHz with day and night service. Merrill Landis named as manager. studio and tower at Port Union Road and Route 4. First year costs curb $62750 with $85000 income. construction at least three months, aiming for operation by Thanksgiving or Christmas. 16 local hires. FCC review 30 days prior to agenda.
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Hamilton
Federal Communication Commission
Washington, D. C
Walter L. Follmer
The
Broadcasting Company
Merrill Landis
WMOH
Port Union Rd
Rt. 4
FCC
Landis
Flasher Warning Suggested For Hamilton Trenton Crossing
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio examiner advises PACO and Pennsylvania Railroad to install flashers at the Hamilton Trenton Road crossing in Williamsdale following several fatalities. The recommendation also asks the railroad to prepare plans to file with the PUCO.
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Hamilton
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
PACO
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hamilton-Trenton
Williamsdale
Robert L. Marrs
Marrs
William E. McGinnis
State Commission
PUCO
Doris Owens Upsets Chandler in Democratic Clerk Nomination
Doris Owens leads Gov. Chandler backed J L Suter by a wide margin for the Democratic nomination for clerk of the Court of Appeals. With 1,527 of 4,086 precincts reporting Owens had 104,057 votes to 47,123 for Suter. Chandler controls the party but faced legislative backlash.
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Louisville
Doris Owens
A. B. Chandler
Miss Owens
Court of Appeals
J. L
Suter
Chandler
Hig
Mayer Heads Franklin Parade For 32nd Year
S P Mayer will head Franklin's Memorial Day parade as marshal. The procession forms at 8 to 8 45 a m, heads east across the river bridge for rifle salutes and a wreath drop, then stops at the municipal building and at a Civil War monument. Community groups participate including the National Guard and multiple service clubs. services at the cemetery include invocation by H C Watson and benediction by Shelby Banks.
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Elm
Park Streets
River Bridge
Franklin
Mayer
National Guard
Middletown
Springboro
H. C. Watson
Church of the Nazarene
Shelby Banks
Bethel Baptist Church
Tax Deadline Extended For Real Estate Taxes
County Treasurer John W. Wendel announced the real estate tax deadline moved from Saturday to 4 p.m. Monday due to the holiday. A 10 percent penalty applies after that time. Deputy Carl Wedekind reported 75 to 80 bills remain unclaimed as collections improve but need a push.
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John W. Wendel
Wendel
Carl Wedekind
Middletown
Wedekind
Postmaster David Dinger Dies in Ohio
Dover Ohio reports the death of David F. Dinger 57 longtime postmaster at nearby Midvale for 21 years. He died in Union Hospital Tuesday.
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Dover
Ohio
Midvale
David F. Dinger
Union Hospital
Three Cubs Earn Badges at Crawford Street Church of God
Three Cub Scouts received awards during a meeting at Crawford Street Church of God. Larry Shyers earned the Wolf badge while Eddie Poff and Billy Fisher received den chief cards. About 121 cubs and parents attended as plans were made for a Camp Hook weekend with Howard Frame as cubmaster.
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Crawford Street Church
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