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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1953

Page

2

Ohio teachers seek $1000 relief from sales tax fund

Southwestern Ohio teachers urge immediate $1000 payments from the $17 billion sales tax reserve while backing Amendment No. 2 to create a state board of education. The group argues higher state backing is needed as Ohio spends less per student than many states and faces salary shortages driving teachers away.

Ohio Pee Senwoye Parent-Teachers Association Middletown Southwestern Ohio Teachers Association State Board of Education

Seven Youths Sent For Draft Examinations

Seven registrants from the Middletown area were sent to Cincinnati for Armed Forces physical exams by Selective Service Board No 10. The examinees include Everett Center, Bobby Paul Johnson, Thomas Edward Coyle, Carl D. Taylor, John Mount Wiley, Frederick A. Sennet, and Donald Walter Metcalf with listed addresses in Middletown and Hamilton.

Middletown Selective Service Board No. 10 Cincinnati Everett Center Michigan Ave Bobby Paul Johnson Vannest St Thomas Edward Coyle N. Clinton St Carl D. Taylor Manchester Ave John Mount Wiley S. Main St Frederick A. Sennet Charles St Donald Walter Metcalf Beissinger Hamilton

Schools Sell Public Image, Ohio Teachers Hear Call

About 200 representatives from nine southwestern Ohio counties met at Middletown to discuss public relations in education under the Southwestern Ohio Teachers Assn. They argued schools must better educate Main Street and attract broader community support while stressing higher teacher hiring standards and parental involvement.

Miller Middletown Ohio Southwestern Ohio Teachers Assn Cincinnati Manchester YMCA Civic Associaton Main Street H. W McKelvey Portsmouth John H. Smith The Teachers Association Smith

Luncheon Recap Highlights Middle Town and Mi- Students

At luncheon, three Middle Town High School students and three Mi- students were recognized for academic achievements. The event celebrated diverse talents and community involvement, with speakers praising scholarship, leadership, and service.

Middletown High School

Collision on Curtis Street injures driver. another arrested

At 12 05 p m yesterday on Curtis Street and Yankee Road James R Johnson 44 of West Middletown Rt 1 was treated at Middletown Hospital for facial cuts knee and forehead injuries and released James P Gillmore 32 of Detroit was arrested for failure to yield at the intersection Police said Gillmore attempted a left turn from Yankee to Curtis and pulled in front of Johnsons auto Damage to the truck 100 and to the car 700

Curtis Street Yankee Road James R. Johnson West Middletown Gillmore Yankee Curtis Johnson

School Ven Hanged In Effigy Sparks Local Tension

In Ironton Ohio bitter sentiment over school consolidation flared as two officials Webb and Hunter were hanged in effigy near Hanging Rock four miles west along U S 52. A sign claimed You took away our schools.

Ironton Ohio Hanging Rock Here Webb Hunter U. S. 52 George W Webb Lawrence County George G. Hunter Board of Education Yanging Rock Ironton High School

Second Clermont County Town Seeks State Water Aid

Williamsburg with about 2000 residents pleads for governor help as the east fork of the Little Miami River runs very low. An Ohio adjutant general representative will visit Williamsburg to assess the drought condition following Bethel's recent disaster relief.

Columbus Ohio Clermont County Frank J. Lausche Williamsburg Little Miami R. W. Prewitt Ohio Adjutant General Bethel

Grand Avenue Closed For Sewer Work

City manager Howard H. Kramer announced Grand Avenue from Burton to Highview Roads will be closed for sewer installation until Friday night. Buses on regular routes may pass by day. at night contractors will work to speed the project, extending about 500 feet of sewer line to serve Brooks Carmody and Hillman Park subdivisions.

Grand Avenue Burton Highview Roads Howard H. Kramer Kramer Ross Street Brooks, Carmody Hillman Park

Cash Losses Totals Over $175 Reported by Residents

Residents reported cash losses totaling more than $175 yesterday. Willard Spies lost a $150 billfold after leaving the Pastry Shop on Central Avenue. Mrs. Wave McMurray said she left a purse at Kresge Store on Manchester Avenue containing $28 and other items.

Willard Spies Young St One Central Ave Wave McMurray Manchester Ave Kresge

Ohio spends more on convicts than teachers says educator

H H Lawrence Middletown High School assistant principal told the Southwestern Ohio Teachers Assn conference that Ohio allocates about 850 a year per inmate while education funding lags, arguing the state prioritizes crime funding over schools.

Southwestern Ohio Teachers Assn H. H. Lawrence Middletown High School Ohio

At The Movies: Plunder of the Sun and Roman Holiday showings

Paramount offers Plunder of the Sun at 1 15 1 45 and 8 25 p m and Roman Holiday at 2 35 6 05 and 9 45 p m on Tuesday and Wednesday. Strand presents City That Never Sleeps at 1 35 4 50 and 8 10 p m Sunshine Bright at 3 15 6 30 and 9 50 p m on Tuesday. For Wednesday Phantom from Space runs 1 15 3 40 6 20 and 9 00 p m with Gumbelt at 2 25 5 05 7 45 and 10 10 p m.

Paramount

Hospital Expansion Could Start By December

Middletown Hospital’s two million expansion moves toward final blueprints with bids due by month end. The plan adds 100 to 110 beds, five new operating rooms, improved x ray and laboratory facilities, a new central supply, and a larger maternity wing with three delivery rooms.

Middletown Hospital William Bohman Civic Assocition Board of Governors Bohman

Association President Declares Financial Soundness

Ben Bender, association president, stated the group is financially sound and governed by a fine group of business people as he delivered the annual president's report to the governors at the quarterly board meeting following the annual session.

Ben Bender Association

Two New Civil Service Exams Announced

The U S Civil Service Commission announced junior management assistant and junior agricultural assistant exams with starting salaries of 3410 for agricultural roles and 3410 to 4205 for management. Applicants must pass written tests and meet education or experience requirements and be 18 to 35. Paul Habig at the local post office or the Washington DC office may provide forms.

United States Civil Service Commission Paul Habig U.S. Civil Service Commission Washington

Vast number of spider species documented worldwide

The article notes over 50,000 described spider species and reports ongoing discovery of new species each year, highlighting the rich diversity and continual expansion of arachnid knowledge.

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