City budgets for 1956 and annexation plans advance
City commissioners debated funding for Middletown’s general fund in 1956 seeking 1 585 562 with a 221 046 boost to cover police fire protection for the Mayfield territory. They also postponed opening the Main Manchester intersection until December 1 due to sewer work and railroad delays while approving new city posts and several project payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield
Abacter
Harry E. Newlin
Butler County Budget Commission
Middletown
Newlin
Charles W. Thompson
Butler County Board of Commissioners
Common Pleas Court
Manchester
Thompson
Bulls Run
Foley Construction Co
Cincinnati
Foley
Francis Carmody
William W. Denham
Sorg Paper Co
Robert L. Schubert
S. Main St
Leroy Brumfield
Alameda
Commissioner of Inspection
F. A. Cooney Co
Springfield
Wildwood
L. A. Waldner
Barbara Park
F. G. Browne
Scalded Tot Arrested in Middletown Case
A 25 year old Middletown mother, Christine Frazier, is charged with maiming her three year old daughter Jennifer Lynn Frazier with hot water. The incident occurred during an argument with the father. the child is in Middletown Hospital in good condition after burns to face arms body and legs. Frazier was released on a 5000 bond awaiting Municipal Court tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Christine Frazier
Sycamore St
Herbert Fawley
Jack Crocker
Jennifer Lynn Frazier
Middletown Hospital
Theodore Thompson
Frazier
Case Of 3 Who Beat Officer Is Taken Under Advisement
In Hamilton three brothers Marvin White Everett F and William 24 Georgetown were charged with assault with intent to kill for beating Middletown Patrolman Clarence Batley 30 on May 31. The case was taken under advisement until Monday by Common Pleas Judge Fred B Cramer after testimony from the injured officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batley
Grand Ave
Middletown
Clinton Street
Central Avenue
Marvin White
Bailey
Troop I1 Court of Honor Draws 140 Scouts, Parents
About 140 scouts and parents attended Eagle s Troop 11 annual fall court of honor in Eagles Hall. Veteran Scoutmaster Elza Abram received a 30 year service star along with others for long service and merit. Kenneth Brown earned Star and merit badges while several members received first and second class honors. Frank Kartovich directed the court with many local volunteers contributing to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Honor
Eagles Troop 11
Eagles Hall
Elza Abraham
Dick Davis
James Fox
Fred Harless
Clarence Harless
Tom Fuhrman
Dave Grimes
Fred
Kent Mills
Tom Nunlist
William Svarda
Edgar Moore
Michael Wilson
Eugene Hogg
Frank Kartovich
Veterans Day Closings Across City Offices
Tomorrow most offices close at noon for Veterans Day with exceptions including the Girl Scout office open all day and the Red Cross office closed except for emergencies. Recruiting officers take the day off while the Middletown Ohio State Employment Service opens only for referrals. other OSes services suspend. Parochial schools and liquor stores shut. Post Office closed all day. state highway department also observes the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Association
Legion Home
Girl Scout
Red Cross
Middletown
Ohio State Employment Service
OSES
State Highway Department
Franklin Reports Pair of Blazes
Franklin firemen answered two alarms within two hours yesterday afternoon. A chimney spark ignited the Orville Thomas residence roof at 4 20 p.m. causing 300 dollars damage. Two hours later a flash fire near the engine room at the Logan Long Co. on S Main Street caused minor damage according to Fire Chief Ed Farmer.
Spring Hill PTO Adopts Constitution at Meeting
The Spring Hill PTO officially adopted its constitution at a meeting last night. Plans were announced for a spaghetti dinner at the school on Dec. 3. A film was shown by Norman Korn, the school principal, and Henry Schnabl performed a zither solo. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill Pto
Norman Korn
Henry Schnabl
Infant Catches Hand in Orange Juice Can
A one year old named Alvin Cole of 802 17th Ave was helped by the fire department after catching his right hand in an orange juice can. Firemen found a small cut from the accident at home and the emergency unit responded at 11 49 a.m. A false alarm was reported at 4 45 p.m. at Grand Avenue and Waite Street A fire company responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Coleman
17Th Ave
Grand Avenue
Waite Street
Man Hospitalized After Corner Crash
A two vehicle collision at Shafer Street and Manchester Avenue sent Clyde Pence to Middletown Hospital with a heart condition aggravated by the crash. Alford Blair, 19, faces failure to yield charges after running a stop sign and hitting Warren Pence. Damage totaled 1150 across Blair and Pence vehicles and a yard. Police investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
Shafer Street
Manchester Avenue
Clyde Pence
Central Ave
Alford L. Blair
8Th St
Hamilton
Blair
Warren H. Pence
Pence
Peter Kurtz
Shafer St
Dan Pelfrey
Robert Tallon
Leon Page
Mohawk Sr
Central Avenue
Curtis Street
Lloyd Page Jr
Mohawk St
Charles F. Vaughn
Highland St
Movie Schedules At The Region Theaters
At The Movies Paramount Strand Colonial and Dixie Cruise In list showtimes for Thursday and Friday. Titles include Count Three and Pray Santa Fe Passage Mutiny He Walked By Night Tall Man Riding Five Against the House Far Horizon Seven Little Foys The Tall Men The Girl Who Had Everything All-American with multiple daily showings and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Cruise
Fellowship service led by Bishop Kilgore at Holiness Tabernacle
Bishop H. Kilgore will head a fellowship service at the Holiness Tabernacle 1200 Garfield St Sunday at 2 pm with Rev. Arthur Steele and his Connersville Ind congregation attending. Sermonettes by local pastors from Friendship Baptist Church follow at 8 pm tomorrow. Women of Friendship Baptist sponsor a white elephant sale at 1611 Balimore St tomorrow at 8 pm with chitterlings and ice cream served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kilgore
Holiness Tabernacle
Garfield St
Arthur Steele
Connersville Ind
Carlson Arnold
Frank Rawls
Frank Ousley
Friendship Baptist Church
Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe
Women's Club of
the Friendship Baptist Church
Charles Howard
Balimore St
Fireman Faces Lie Detector Test Over Wife's Fatal Shooting
Richard Holder Jr., 28, a city firefighter, undergoes a lie detector test at the Ohio State Bureau of Identification to determine if his wife's death was homicide or accidental. Mrs Eloise Holder, 21, was shot in bed. Holder admits shooting but claims accident. Autopsy confirms gunshot death. coroner notes uncertainty over verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Holder Jr
Barnitz St
Ohio State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
London
Holder
Eloise Holder
First Church of God
Garret J. Boone
Butler County
Fire Chief Responds Swiftly to Park Vehicle Fire
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Stephen Adley rushed from a park when his car caught fire. He sent an alarm by radio and nearby fire units quickly responded to control the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Stephen Adley
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Clinton-Canal
Knights of Pythias
Sunset Park
Bertha Lovell Perkins
Baltimore Street
Girard Avenue
Paul Cain
Floyd Bishop
Hargus Barker
Robert Brown
Russell Efker
George Egelston
Leonard Helm
Paul Shafer
James Meeks
Norman Trisler
Fred Hollon
Ray Steele
Franklin
SSS
PTO
U.S. Army Pac
Harold
Outlet Store
Man
Elzie Yankie
Warren Rd
Henderson Rose
Auburn St
Charles Street
Algie Williams
Michi
Gan
Paramount
Colored News
Ralph Bauer
McCoy-Leffler
U.S. Air Force
Boone
Emerson TV
Emerson
America
Broad St
Roberson & Son
Sporting Goods
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