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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1950
Page
2
The City Planning Commission reviewed about a third of the proposed zoning ordinance led by G W Breiel. After finalizing changes, a public hearing will follow before a council vote. The next meeting is November 14 at 4 PM with a dinner recess and resumed session to accommodate Corson.
A mischief prank in Middletown involved a taped dummy posed as a victim outside Po se Headquarters. Detectives and volunteers found no real injury as a crowd watched while officers questioned the silent figure and investigated prank calls and near damage from scattered blows and arson attempts.
George Pierce of Hamilton was ordered to undergo a 30 day examination at Lima State Hospital under statutory provisions after a Common Pleas Court judge held sentencing in abeyance. He was found guilty of taking indecent liberties with a minor. Tests will determine fitness for imprisonment at the Ohio Penitentiary.
Joseph Heine, president of the Dog Training Club, announced the first class begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Armory garage on South Main Street. The 13 week program ends with certificates of merit and a sterling trophy for the top scoring dog. Dogs must be at least six months old to enroll.
An October 31 high of 84 degrees set an all time record, rising from 59 degrees at midnight. Halloween evening saw 72 degrees at 7 pm as costume wearers and pedestrians moved about. a forecast called for 80 to 85 degrees today and a cloudy, cooler night ahead.
H. W. Starick was sworn in as Middletown city manager at 9 a m with City Commissioners and family present. Starick, 42, former Dayton planning director, says he will study finances and personnel and outline top priorities after initial commission talks. He plans to move his family to Middletown in about two weeks.
Annual sale of Forget-Me-Nots by the American War Mothers to aid disabled veterans and families. Committee led by Mrs. Robert Graham with co chairs and several members. Flowers sold in local bank lobbies and post office on Friday, with Middletown High School Y Teen volunteers handling Saturday sales after meeting at the Civic Association at 8 am.
Harry Crouch er, 18, and Tolman Combs, 28, both of Hamilton, were held to the grand jury under $3,500 bond in Municipal Court on charges of rape and sodomy. The pair are accused of pulling a 16 year old girl into their car and assaulting her along a secluded road. They were arrested October 16.
Middletown residents are asked to reduce water use for 30 hours as work continues on a 20 inch pipe connection. Pumping station equipment will be shut down while the water wheel becomes the sole pumping method. About four million gallons remain in the reservoir for emergency use. Cooperative public effort will ease facility strain until completion.
Local National Guard Association trustees and Legion Post 218 representatives join Industrial Council and Armco for the activation meeting of Middletown's third National Guard unit. First Lt. Leroy Thompson will lead Company D of the 107th Armored Cavalry in the inspection at the Guard Armory garage with Lt. Col. William F. Moore and Lt. Col. William W. Johnson in attendance.
The Rev. Sidney C. McCammon becomes pastor of the Church of Ascension and led Holy Communion for All Saints Day at 11 a.m. He succeeds the Rev. S Hughes Garvin, who resigned to become pastor at Paducah Kentucky. McCammon previously assisted the Rev. Morris F Arnold of Cincinnati Christ Church.
Ada Stephen Camden 79 was found dead at her Lafayette Street home around noon. The Preble County Coroner said a heart attack during the night caused her death. She leaves son Glenn of Hamilton, a grandson, and two great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at R. C. Nein and Son Funeral Home with Rev. James Misheff officiating. Burial in Fairmont Cemetery. Friends may call tonight 7 to 10 p.m.
Butler County engineer Jess Pochard announced Hinkle Road between Hetzler Road and the Montgomery County line will close for three days beginning today for bridge floor repairs.
W. W. Sebald of Armco Steel said a $5 per ingot price rise is justified due to lagging steel prices and higher scrap and production costs. He spoke at a Houston press conference ahead of a directors meeting with other Armco officials signaling a near term rise.
Calvin W. Verity president of the First National Bank of Middletown was reelected a director of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce to represent the Southwestern District. At the 57th annual meeting in Columbus 21 directors were chosen including Verity and William P. Greismer president of Hamilton Lumber Company for Trade.
A 27 year old man caused a disturbance at the Manchester Hotel bar claiming his billfold with $80 was stolen. Police later learned the missing wallet was a prank and he was jailed on an intoxication charge.
Early today R C Ewen and Clyde Deaton alerted police about a break in at Peggy Variety Shop on Baltimore Street. Witnesses saw a man at the front window and fled after being challenged, dropping a box of cigars. Police noted a cracked window forced outward but could not confirm items taken.
Ed Lykins, the city dog warden, is back on duty this week after reporting for a draft status check with the armed forces. Health commissioner Dr. L. C. Neer calls the 21-year-old veteran one of the best wardens the city has had. During his absence William Tibbs of 1908 Fleming Road handled the job.
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