Big Day at Board of Elections Faces Small Hurdles
Election workers prepare for a challenging day with a flying squad on call. Officials field calls from voters moved to new precincts and resolve a ballot stub confusion. In Monroe and Trenton residents worry as statewide rules bar write-in candidates when valid petitions exist.
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Board of Elections
Frank Dobrozsi
Robert Hayden
Dobrozsi
Hayden
Monroe
Trenton
Columbus
45th Fatality Recorded In Wreck Near Hamilton
Claude Ingram 48 of Hunter Road died in a two car crash on U S 127 south of Hamilton near Symmes Corner. Paul White 26 his wife Jo Ann 18 and daughter Sally Jo 11 months were injured. Ingram lost control then collided head on. White and family in Mercy Hospital in good to serious condition. Ingram’s death brings county toll to eight above last year. He survived by wife Marie four sons a daughter mother and sister.
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Hamilton
Butter County
Claude Ingram
Hunter Road
U.S. 127
Here
Symmes Corner
Ingram
Paul White
Hornung
White
Jo Ann
Sally Jo
Mercy Hospital
Marie
Marth Ingram
Judge Delays Decision In Shooting Case In Hamilton
Edward Lee Butler, 24, of New Miami, pleaded guilty to a first degree manslaughter charge in the Aug. 20 fatal shooting of Nathaniel Bell, 20, also of New Miami. Judge Fred B. Cramer took the case under advisement and will rule later after hearing defense and state testimony.
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Hamilton
Edward Lee Butler
New Miami
Common Pleas
Nathaniel Bell
Bell
Middletown
Fred B. Cramer
Butler
Cramer
David John Ribar
Johnny Sandlin
Mansfield Reformatory
Charles Parker
Cincinnati
David Mounday
Ronald Ross
Mayfield Church Group Plans Chicken Supper
The Christian Service Society of the Church at Mayfield completed plans for a chicken supper at the Mayfield School cafeteria on November 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Lester Warnock was appointed chairman with Mrs. John Baxier as co chairman.
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Christian Service Society of the
Mayfield
Jack Lawson
Carolina Street
Mayfield School
Lester Warnock
John Baxier
Hamburger anniversary marks half century in 1954
In a light lookback, the piece notes the 50th anniversary of the hamburger in 1954 since its 1904 World’s Fair appearance in St Louis. It quips about ham burgers and heartburn while recalling long, quirky food history and a playful queen of 1954.
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St. Louis
Three Men Jailed For Disorderly Conduct In City
Three men Fred King age 18 of 910 Central Ave Wesley Frisch age 23 of 1705 Germantown Rd and Donald Linton of 3207 Rufus St were arrested about midnight for disorderly conduct after disturbances at Central Ave and Clark St and at two local bars the King Pin Cafe on Clinton Street and the Wonder Bar on Canal Street Police say further charges may follow from cafe owners and patrons who were assaulted or involved in the incidents.
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Fred King
Central Ave
Wesley D. Frisch
Germantown Rd
Donald Linton
Rufus St
Wilford Palmer
Clarence Bailey
Otis Cole
Central Avenue
Clark Street
Clinton Street
Mary Boyd
Wonder Bar
Canal St
Ann Taylor
Three City Officials to Visit Marion on Sewer Plans
City Manager Howard H. Kramer, Public Service Director C A Boeke, and Utilities Director Dan W Kothe will travel to Marion Thursday to consult with Floyd G Brownen Engineering on sewer designs connected to the proposed treatment plant. Bids for the Sutphin Grand Avenue sewer are due November 20.
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Marion
Dscuss
Howard H. Kramer
C. A. Boeke
Public Service
Dan W. Kothe
Floyd G. Browne
Boy 16 Held On Girl's Charge
A 16 year old youth was arrested on a Juvenile Court warrant charged with contributing to delinquency and causing pregnancy of a minor. Authorities note the youth claimed age 19 to obtain a taxi license, raising doubts about the final charges.
Legion Post tohold second fish fry at 6 30 p m
American Legion Post 8 will hold its second fish fry of the season tomorrow at 6:30 p m in the Legion home. Carl Frye Jr social chairman announced today.
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American Legion Post
Legion
Carl Frye Jr
Kidnap Role Brings Youth Prison Term
In Preble County two Springfield youths abducted Dayton man Gut her Stevens, 43, forcing him to Indianapolis with a knife. Judge William E. Steckler in Indianapolis sentenced 18 year old Delmar Timberman to 3 1/2 years and 17 year old companion to National Training School in Washington DC. FBI charged them under the Doyer Act. local charges remain pending.
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Dayton
Eaton
Indianapolis
Stevens
FBI
Damage Slight In Two Mishaps
Two minor accidents were reported to police yesterday with no injuries and slight damage. Bernard Metzcar, 45, of 1812 Winton St., at First Ave and Broad St, 10 30 a.m., right turn collision with pushcart operated by William Smith, 74, of 900 9th Ave, $115 damage. Jack Barnes, 24, of 2417 Sherman Ave, Sunday 9 26 p.m., Clinton St and Vail Ave, collided with Phillip Rogers, 2214 High St Franklin, as Barnes entered intersection from Clinton.
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Bernard L. Metzcar
Winton St
First Avenue
Broad Street
Metzcar
William Smith
9Th Ave
Jack D. Barnes
Sherman Ave
Phillip Rogers
High St. Franklin
Barnes
Clinton Street
Vail Avenue
Franklin Court Quiet Charge Ends With Bond Forfeiture
In Franklin Municipal Court yesterday Carlton Steele aged 34 of Dayton forfeited a $50 bond on a reckless operation charge.
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Franklin
Franklin Municipal Court
Carlton Steele
Dayton
Ohio voters weigh school levy and state issues
Ohio polls open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with major items including a two mill school levy in Middletown and nine state constitutional amendments. Voters in Columbus Cleveland Massillon Salem Lancaster Marietta Canton and Wilmington face education and highway funding questions, race matters in militia, and local bond and tax issues. State Sen Celebrezze, backed by Gov Lausche, wins Cleveland mayoral primary. Canton eyes city income tax. several incumbents in Athens Nelsonville Mount Vernon run unopposed.
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Ted Browns
Ohio
State Board of Education
Columbus
Cleveland
Massillon
Salem
Lancaster
Marietta
Canton
Wilmington
Anthony J. Celebrezze
Frank J. Lausche
William J. McDermott
Carl F. Wise
Democrats
Thomas H. Nichols
Athens
Nelsonville
Mount Vernon
Election Returns Service via 2-3611 at The Journal
Election returns will be available at The Journal tonight as precincts report to the Board of Elections. Few returns expected before 9 p.m. Operators handle several lines to provide results to those dialing 2-3611. The Journal will maintain service until at least 1 a.m. for city and adjoining townships results.
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The
Journal
Board of Elections
Manslaughter Charged In Warren Death
In Warren County Franklin Ohio special report Ruth Caldwell of Toulon Illinois faces manslaughter charges after a Saturday crash at routes 48 and 73 that killed Dorothy Miller of Dayton and injured five others. Caldwell’s husband O M Caldwell is injured, Dr Marvin R Miller and his mother Minnie Miller remain in fair condition at Miami Valley Hospital. A hearing is set Friday before Judge J T Riley. The death marks Warren County’s fifth in seven days and twenty second of the year.
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Franklin
Illinois
Dorothy Miller
Dayton
Ruth Caldwell
Toulon
Marvin R. Miller
Dimes Leaders Meet In Dayton To Plan Campaign
Tomorrow and Thursday 200 plus March of Dimes leaders gather in Dayton at the Biltmore Hotel to map the January infantile paralysis fund drive. Committee members from Middleton and several states Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio participate in round table discussions led by George N. Barrie with national officers including Joseph F. Nee Burr Gibson James Edington Beatrice Wright Tom Wigley and H A Press.
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March of Dimes
Dayton
Charles J. Reuthe
John Fitzgerald
Lillard Lee
Wilbur Flory
Don Yenser
Fenton Hall
John Griggs
Gene Popper
Biltmore Hotel
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Ohio
George N. Barrie
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Joseph F. Nee
Burr Gibson
James T. Edington
Beatrice Wright
Tom Wigley
Publiiic
H. A. Press
First Polio Death Reported in Dover Ohio
Tuscarawas County records its first polio death of the year as 14 year old John S Stein of Dover High School dies in a Canton hospital after polio illness. The case marks a tragic milestone for the region and heightens public health warnings for local residents.
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Dover
Ohio
Tuscarawas County
John S. Stein
Canton
Drunken driving fines and warrants in Butler County Courts
Stanley Drake 35 of Hawthorne Street was ordered held for the Butler County Grand Jury on non support with bond $2000 after appearance before Judge Alton H Combs. Drake was fined 200 plus costs for drunken driving and jailed three days with license revocation for insufficient brakes. Clarence Mays 39 of Morgan Street was fined 200 and jailed three days for drunken driving with five year license revocation. Benjamin J Hivick Jr 42 of Howard Avenue was fined 100 and costs for physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated.
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Stanley Drake
Hawthorne St
Butler County Grand Jury
Alton H Combs
Drake
Butler County
Clarence Mays
Morgan St
Benjamin J Hivick, Jr
Howard Ave
Paramount and Strand Movie Schedules
At The Movies listing shows Paramount screenings Tuesday and Wednesday with titles including Royal African Rifle Sq Big Gobs and Gals The Actress and Combat Squad Ladies of the Chorus Treasure of Sierra Madre Key Largo with multiple daily showtimes. The Strand presents Combat Squad Ladies of the Chorus Treasure of Sierra Madre and Key Largo across Tuesday and Wednesday with several start times.
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Paramount
Royal African Rifle
Sq Big
Combat Squad
Ladies of the Chorus
Treasure
O Sierra Madre
Key Largo
Rifle accident claims Dayton woman in closet cleanup
In Dayton, Mrs. Agnes Couchot, 48, was killed yesterday when a loaded rifle she knocked over while cleaning a closet discharged. The incident occurred in her home and authorities are investigating the accidental shooting.
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Dayton
Ohio
Agnes Couchot
Seven Fire Calls Keep Middletown Firemen On The Go
Seven fires kept Middletown fire crews busy with two home blazes raising November’s alarm total to 12. Day Manning residence at 2205 South Ave reported a chimney flue fire causing 400 in damage, with 250 to structure and 150 to contents. John Whelan home at 610 Waite St sustained 400 in damage. cause undetermined. Leaf fires along Central Avenue and nearby blocks caused nonstructural damage and approached a telephone pole, with multiple units responding.
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Middletown
Day Manning
South Ave
Manning
John Whelan
Waite St
Companies 1
Central Avenue
Gallaher Estate Valued Near Two Million in Dayton
Executors filed an inventory in Montgomery County Probate Court revealing J Frank Gallaher founder of Gallaher Drug Co died in Dayton June 19. The estate totals about 1 941 729 with securities 1 646 927 real estate 166 278 receivables 93 781 personal goods 31 951 and cash 2 791. Largest holding is 45 100 Gallaher Drug Co common shares valued at 1 353 000. Real estate includes three Franklin farms of 100 173 and 166 acres and a half share in Oakwood home. Mrs Gallaher holds a half share in a farm and is willed major portion of the estate. gifts include 1 000 to Red Lion Church and other bequests.
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J. Frank Gallaher
Baiman
the Gallaher Drug Co
Dayton
Montgomery County
Gallaher Drug Co
Sald
Gallaher
Franklin
Galaher
Oakwood
City Police To Be Needled To Fight Winter Cold
Middletown police officers will receive more than 10 serum shots this winter to ward off colds. Chief Joe Blackmore said officers must report to the Health Department immediately for a series of 10 injections at three to seven day intervals, followed by monthly shots as cold weather lasts, reducing absenteeism in all kinds of weather.
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Middletown
Joe Blackmore
Health Department
Fire department pages three false alarms and grass fire call
Firemen responded to three false alarms at 1823 Woodlawn Ave at 4 27 p m Grand Avenue and Waite Street at 5 19 p m and Goldman Park at 3 17 p m Yesterday Company 1 was sent at 3 07 p m to inspect a grass fire caused by rubbish burning behind Harry Brooks home 425 Vanderveer St No damage occurred
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Woodlawn Ave
Grand Avenue
Waite Street
Goldman Park
Harry Brooks
Vanderveer St
Franklin Council Delays Business District Ruling
Franklin City Council deferred the third reading to fix new downtown boundaries. The western boundary along the Great Miami River will be trimmed to 200 feet from Main Street, leaving most other lines unchanged. Final action is expected at the Nov 16 meeting. An emergency vote raised street department wages by ten cents an hour for three workers. The street lighting assessment was renewed in a routine two year cycle.
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Franklin
Great Miami River
Main Street
River Street
2Nd
6Th Avenues
Busines
Secon
Council
False alarms carry $50 fine and six months at workhouse
Middletown fire officials warned after three false alarms drew out equipment in two hours. The South Avenue blaze tied up two units at 4:22 p.m. and 4:27 p.m. a false call to Woodlawn Avenue.
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Middletown
Traffic Misues Cost Six Drivers 275
Six motorists were fined a total of 275 dollars after arraignments in area courts yesterday. State highway patrol arrested the drivers on alcohol related charges. Hay den Combs 41 of Hamilton and James Cash 30 of Dayton each paid 100 dollars and costs, received three days in jail and a six month license suspension. Other fines included George Spearman 55 of Cincinnati 10 dollars and costs for passing on the right Roy Mason 25 of Cincinnati 10 dollars and costs for faulty brakes Theda Payne 34 of Dayton 25 dollars and costs for yellow line Van Barnett 31 609 W 9th Ave 30 dollars and costs for speeding.
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Hayden Combs
Hamilton
James Cash
Dayton
Frank Wessel
Wessel
George Spearman
Cincinnati
Roy Mason
Theda Payne
van Barnett
W. 9Th Ave
Squire J. E Jackson
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