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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1953

Page

2

Middletown voters face tight turnout in city and town elections

Predictions varied as Middletown sees about 9 000 to 10 000 ballots cast for city commissioners, school board members, a municipal judge, and a charter amendment. Turnout hinges on late voting, with 16 684 registered in Middletown and 45 precincts polling. Ohio constitutional amendments also on the state ballot.

Middletown Board of Education Park Board Ohio Lemon Township Lemon Towwrship School Board

2 Way Relief for Dry Eczema Itch

Resinol Ointment provides quick relief for persistent itching caused by dry skin. Rich in lanolin and oils, it softens rough patches and soothes fiery itching for long lasting comfort.

Liquor Sales Banned During Election Hours

Anthony A Rutkowski director of the Osio Department of Liquor Control reminded permit holders that sales of all alcoholic beverages are forbidden on election day except 3.2 per cent beer. The ban covers 6 a.m. to 7 30 p.m. Tuesday with state stores and agencies closed. After 7 30 p.m. permits may resume sale until legal closing.

Anthony A. Rutkowski Osio Department of Liquor Control

Noise prompts police to curb late night pranks

In the past week residents complained of loud noises as Halloween pranks. Just before 10 p.m. yesterday officers went to North Avenue to stop a drums jam session. At 12:32 a.m. police visited Vanderveer Street and asked a resident to lower a TV volume.

North Avenue Vanderveer Street

At The Movies Princess Paramount and Strand listings

Paramount shows Royal African Rifles at 1 30 5 00 8 25 p.m. So Big at 2 50 6 20 9 45 p.m. Strand offers Combat Squad at 1 15 3 35 5 50 8 10 10 25 p.m. and Ladies of the Chorus at 2 25 4 50 7 00 9 25 p.m.

Paramount Royal African Rifles Combat Squad

Election returns expected from Middletown and towns

The Middletown Board of Election will handle returns for the two townships and Middletown this year with two city precinct crews for receiving and counting. City races may not show a trend until near midnight, with close contests possibly decided in the early hours of Wednesday. The Journal will provide major race totals. state amendments will wait until Wednesday. residents can call ?-3611 after 9 p.m. for voting information.

Middletown the Journal

Board Over Top In Appeal For Poll Workers

The Middletown election board reached its staffing goal early as residents called in by the dozens to offer to serve. Deputy clerk Robert Hayden said many substitutes may be needed at the last minute this year and that names will be kept for next year due to high turnover. Voting locations and precincts are listed in the Sunday paper. Soldiers discharged after the registration deadline may vote at the board office before noon with discharge papers. Officials hope voters go early to avoid last minute crowds, as a shift system may slow counting but will ease long polling hours.

Board of Election Middletown Robert Hayden Hayden Board of Elections Office Election Board

Polio Claims Third Victim in Hamilton County

Mercy Hospital Hamilton reports the death of one year old Ennis Ray Vance admitted Friday and dying Sunday at 1 30 p m The child’s father Raymond Vance resides at 2623 Lennox Ave Hamilton This marks the county s third polio death this year matching the total for all of 1952 Four patients remain hospitalized for polio with 45 cases so far this year compared with 54 in all of last year and 23 in 1951

Mercy Hospital Hamilton Ennis Ray Vance Raymond Vance Lennox Ave

Bond Issue Looms For Madison Fire Service

Madison Township Trustees expect to seek voter approval for a fire protection bond to fund equipment. Madison lacks full fire coverage as North Middletown and Wayne Township departments can no longer serve the area. Chairman Diver said a bond is likely for the township’s protection, with final plans after the Nov. 10 Madison Township Improvement Assn. meeting with a state fire marshal rep. The association’s exec committee will meet to organize the Nov. 10 session. The trustees are considering two fire units and await the fire marshal’s guidance.

Madison Township Wallace Diver Madison Middletown Wayne Township Diver West Middletown Madison Township Improvement Assn Martin Littman

Kramer and Rupp Return From Ohio Managers Meet

Seventeen of Ohio's 28 city managers met in Columbus for the Ohio City Manager's Association fall session. Middletown's Howard H. Kramer and M. F. Rupp attended, discussing title problems, reviewing past legislation, and previewing forthcoming laws impacting cities. Robert M. Hoisington of Springfield was elected president, succeeding Paul Cook of Painesville.

Ohio Columbus Ohio City Manager's Association Middletown Howard H. Kramer M. F. Rupp Kramer Robert i M. Hoisington Springfield Paul Cook Painesville

Infantile Paralysis Committee Meeting Notice

The Infantile Paralysis Committee will meet at Mrs. Clara White's home 747 N Main St Tuesday at 9 p.m. James Russell of Minnesota Street and Norval Sidhe of 9th Avenue motored to Chicago over the weekend.

Clara White N. Main St James Russell Minnesota Street Norval Sidhe 9Th Avenue Chicago

Jaycees Guard Safety Of Young Bike Riders

Luminous tape was attached to the bicycles of 100 Middletown youngsters as part of a Junior Chamber of Commerce project Saturday in Sunset Park. Donations from motorists who took part in the organization’s humper-light program funded the material.

Middletown Junnior Chamber of Commerce Sunset Park Jayeees

Two 12 year olds ordered to Juvenile Court over steam roller damage

Armco police arrested two 12 year olds after they started a steam roller at the Armco General Office causing minor damage. They were taken into custody at 1 35 p m yesterday and released to parents to appear today. An attempted home entry on 920 Garden St was reported by Mike Hupka. Harold Taylor 1605 Smith St was treated at Middletown Hospital for leg cuts after a fight near Yankee Road 800 block.

Armco Mike Hupka Garden St Harold Taylor Smith St Middletown Hospital Taylor Yankee Road

Rock Thrown Through Door Glass Damages Home

Luther Tatum reports a rock shattered a door glass at his residence on 702 17th Ave causing an estimated $2 in damage.

Luther Tatum 17Th Ave

Three At-Large Escapees Sought Near Middletown

Middletown police issued a lookout for three escapees from Argo la penitentiary. Reported sighting in Hamilton yesterday afternoon potentially armed. Authorities listed Sam Parker 39 Vance Morgan Adkins 27 and Joseph Kulman 37 as suspects in a Henry J car license 779 CY.

Middletown Argola, la Hamilton Sam Parker Vance Morgan Joseph Kulkman

New Beauty and Barber Shop Regulations Issued

Health commissioner Dr. L. C. Neer announced 42 beauty parlors and 34 barber shops in the city received copies of the new regulations. Effective January 1, the rules require a $3 permit, annual renewal, and shop inspections. Violations carry up to $100 fine and 90 days in jail, with first offenses not imprisonable.

L. C. Neer Board of Health Health Department Dr. Neer Ohio

Legal Liquor Sale Brings 2 Benefits

GALUP New Mexico officers see two benefits from repealing the liquor ban for Indians. They report a drop in drunken driving incidents and fewer deaths from exposure as Indians can now drink in towns instead of risky canyon outings.

Galup, N. M. Wh

Skunk Moves In Pupils Move Out

In Nogales Arizona a skunk under a classroom floor forces Elm Street School pupils and teachers to relocate to Roosevelt School. Police and school officials plan next steps as they handle the unexpected intrusion and temporary displacement.

Nogales, Ariz Elm Street Roosevelt School

Resort Destroyed in Sea Bright Fire Blaze Hours Long

Two hotels at Sea Bright New Jersey were destroyed by a blaze that burned nearly five hours yesterday. Damage was estimated at 180000 dollars. Firemen fought the flames at the seaside resort, with the cause not yet determined.

Sea Bright N. J

Five Injured In Four Auto Accidents Report

Five persons were injured, two seriously, in four auto accidents investigated by state patrol yesterday. Two drivers were arrested and fined in court. An Ohio 4 crash near Hamilton sent two Cincinnati residents to Mercy Hospital in fair condition. Delbert Apple, 25, fractured his arm and cut his head. passenger Chelsie Black, 28, had head and abdominal lacerations and possible skull fracture. Apple lost the curve at Mulhauser Road and overturned after leaving the road. Junior Dalton, 21, of Franklin, was treated after a westbound car skidded on Lower Springboro Road, struck a fence, and overturned. Two Hamilton men sustained minor injuries when a Ohio 63 curve crash near Monroe hit a tree and a parked car and a Morrison garage. Buckley and Gilliam were treated and released. Weidle and Corley were fined for signaling failures after a two-car Oxford State Road crash near Ohio 4.

Ohio 4 Hamilton Cincinnati Mercy Hospital Delbert Apple Carthage Chelsie Black Corryville Apple Mulhauser Road Junior Dalton Franklin Lower Springboro Dalton Middletown Hospital Ohio 63 Monroe Carl Morrison Kenneth Buckley S. 4Th St Kermit Gilliam S. 7Th St Middletown Buckley Leroy Weidle S. Main St Jackie Corley Squire Lammie Bailey

Heating ad promises safe dry heat and quick help

A local advertisement urges readers to call 2 5491 to fix heating problems with safe dry heat. It emphasizes rapid relief from chills and illnesses by contacting the service. The tone is promotional and direct, urging immediate action.

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