Civic Governors Board Elects Two New Members
The Civic Association board of governors elected two newcomers, Robert Lehmkuhl and John A. Lawler, joining 9 re elected members to the executive committee. Ben Bender urged readiness for possible 10 percent agency budget cuts and announced progress on Sleepy Time Hall and other programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Governors’ Board
Civic Association
Association Board of Governors
Robert Lehmkuhl
John A. Lawler
Ben Bender
R. E. Dempster
FE. T. Gardner, Jr
Charles R. Hook
Henry L. Woods
C. R. Crawford
D. G. Driscoll
E. E. Grant
R. S. Weatherwax
Board of Governors
Association
Bender
YMCA
Weber W and Elmina Sebald
Haven
Middletown
Hearing Date Set For Grand Ave Injunction Suit
The Common Pleas Court schedules November 5 at 9:30 a.m. for a four-property owner injunction against Grand Ave improvements over sewer water channeling. A related October 23 conference addresses a $9,000 city claim against City Sanitary Service Co. for use of city disal grounds. No date set for a false arrest suit against Police Chief Blackmore and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Menjou
Grand Ave
Common Pleas Court
Fred J. Schatzmann
P.P. Boll
Schatzmann
Frank Barger
City Sanitary Service Company
Joseph Blackmore
Ruth Lawson
Dayton
Butler County Nurses To Begin Psychiatry Study
The Lower Miami Valley Guidance Center in Hamilton will start an eight week course in applied psychiatry for Middletown Butler County and Hamilton nursing leagues. Instructors include Dr Edward Kezur Dr Alvin Dumbar Dr Roland Leslie Mrs Sarah Conklin and Jules Glogower. Classes start tomorrow at 3 30 p m and meet weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Miami Valley
Cameron
Illnness
Local Court Fines Drivers On Liquor Charge And Infractions
Municipal Court fined Lloyd Woods 100 dollars and costs for physical control while intoxicated after his appearance before Judge Alton H. Combs. Charlie Compton, 19, of Earle Hotel, cited for driving without a license, fined 20 dollars with costs, half suspended if he obtains a license within 10 days. Estile Hoskins, 35, of 810 Wilt Law St., fined 25 dollars and costs for insufficient brakes, with 15 dollars suspended pending brake repairs. A 5 dollar fine for running a red light was also imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lioyd Woods
Ross Ave
Hamilton
Alton H. Combs
Woods
Charlies Compton
Earle Hotel
Estile Hoskins
Witlaw St
At The Movies Showings This Week
Paramount shows Crimson Pirate on Tuesday and Wednesday with sessions at 1 15 3 15 6 20 7 25 and 9 30 p m Strand presents Army Bound at 1 15 4 20 7 25 10 30 p m and Jumping Jacks at 2 30 5 35 and 8 40 p m Yukon Gold plays Wednesday at 1 30 3 55 6 25 and 8 50 p m Gold Fever screens at 2 50 5 15 7 45 and 10 10 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Railroad Official Letter To Be Read To Safety Council
Walter S Franklin president of the Pennsylvania Railroad will read a safety letter to the Middle town Safety Council board this afternoon. He sought increased cooperation after Don Osborne requested action to prevent grade crossing accidents in the area. The meeting will cover street crossing safety in the Sherman School area compulsory visual vehicle inspection and review of Middletown Hospital’s September accident summary showing 1885 injuries to date in 1952 versus 2195 in 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Franklin
Pennsylvania Railroad
Middletown
Board of Control
Middletown Safety Council
Franklin
Don Osborne
Council
Osborne
New York Central
Baltimore and Ohio Railroads
Sherman School
Middletown Hospital
C D Thomas Named Economy Savings and Loan Chief
C D Thomas named officer manager of the Middletown branch of Economy Savings and Loan Company of Columbus. He joined the company in 1948 at Springfield and later led the Amitysburg branch. Mrs Thomas, formerly Jean Spahr of Jamestown, teaches in West Carrollton public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Thomas
Middletown
Economy Savings and Loan Company of
Columbus
Thomas
Springfield
Miamisburg
Jean Spahr
Jamestown
West Carrollton
Public Show Of New Fire Equipment Demonstration Set
A public demonstration of new fire gear will be Sunday at 2 p.m. near Tytus Ave and Verity Pkwy next to the hydraulic canal. City manager H. W. Starick announces the event supervised by Robert Bell and Robert Luens. Attendees may ask questions after a 45 minute demo covering hose attachments ladder use and water tower life saving operations. The department includes a new pumper and aerial wagon funded by a $475 000 bond issue approved last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tytus Ave
Verity
Pkwy
H. W. Starick
Maay
Robert Bell
Robert Lusens
Starick
Dan Humphreys
Lukens
Humphreys
Longview Board Plans Christmas Aid At Hospital
The Longview Social Service League outlines Christmas plans to bless 3,400 hospital patients with homemade cookies and candy. They seek 8,000 cookies 800 pounds of candy and cash gifts, plus remnant fabric for ward bags. Mrs Normal Trisler and board members urge contact for donations and volunteer help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview Hospital
Gvien Social Service League
Tom Lawson
Eleventh Ave
Normal Trisler
Sorg Paper
Knights Templar
Circle Four
Ross Hill
EUB
Black Little
Trisler
Mound Builders Council Sets 1953 Scout Unit Quota
The Mound Builders Area Council aims to add 21 new Boy Scout units in 1953. District quotas assign 10 for Pokey Griffith, six for Ft. Ancient, and five for Miami districts. Cub Pack 38 Morrow invites Cub, Boy Scout and Explorer units to visit the Naval Reserve Training Center in Hamilton Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Builders
Camp Hook
R. L. Davidson
Pokey
Griffith
Ft. Ancient
Miami
Davidson
Morrow
Morrow Methodist Church
Naval Reserve Training Center
Hamilton
Concrete Available Spurs City Projects Progress Amid Shortage
City manager H. W. Starick announced progress on several projects as concrete remains limited. Grading began on East Central Ave with sidewalks and gutters planned later this week between Glenmore Drive and Highview Road. Repaving on Central Ave to Sutphin Street nears completion while painting center lines on Broad Street is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Starick
Starick
East Central Ave
Glenmore Dr
Highview Rd
Central Ave
Sutphin St
Charles St
Broad St
Crawford St
Sunset Pool
Late Draft Registrants Headache in Middletown
Middletown draft board chairman J Wylie Mitchell warns that late registrants create headaches as eighteen year olds have five days to register. He cites weeks of delay caused by Q questionnaire mailing six months after birthday, noting prior immediate issuance. Mitchell says enlistment pressure often motivates timely registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Draft Board
J. Wylie Mitchell
Mitchell
Minor Theft Reports Linked To Local Establishments
Police investigated two thefts including a break in at Marathon Station on Woodlawn Ave where candy was taken after a glass break. A purse with cash and keys disappeared from Tinkling Bell shop after two girls browsed inside Central Ave. Vandalism and minor acts reported on several streets, plus a dog bite incident at Middletown Hospital involving Mrs Terrell Scribner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon Station
Woodlawn Ave
Fred Yoder
Tinkling Bell Shop
Central Ave
Terrell Scribner
Trenton
Middletown
Presbyterian Men Hear Dr Benson At First Dinner Session
More than 150 members of the First Presbyterian Church Men’s Club are expected at 6 15 p m today in Fellowship Hall for an address by Dr George S Benson president of Harding College He will also speak to American Legion Post 218 at 6 30 p m Wednesday in the Legion Auditorium The educator will address Middletown High School students Wednesday morning on The Threat of Communism to Christianity The Legion talk will be Are We Losing Our Freedom The meetings are open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church Men's Club
Fellowship Hall
George S. Benson
Harding College
Benson
American Legion Post 218
Legion Auditorium
Middletown High School
Presbyterian
Legion
Poasttown PTA Plans Bond Discussion At Meeting
The Poasttown PTA will discuss the proposed Madison Township School bond drive at the meeting in the school on Thursday at 8 p.m. A showing of Your Country and You will accompany the program. Mrs. W O Thompson chairs the hostess committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Township
Poasttown Pta
W. O. Thompson
Charge Dropped Against Ben Mason in Larceny Case
Ben Mason of 509 Seventeenth Ave. had a larceny charge dismissed at the request of the prosecuting witness, with the Dayton court reporting the action today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Mason
Seventeenth Ave
Dayton
Small Loan Officers Meet In Columbus
Five local small loan company executives attend the 37th annual meeting of the Ohio Association of Small Loan Companies in Columbus. The event honors the 37th Division of Ohio and supports armed forces. Delegates from Middletown include Harry Benadum John Klahm Charles Thomas Ray Schadle and Melvin Miller. 1953 officers and directors will be elected and a site chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Association of Small Loan Companies
Loan Association
Division of
Ohio
Middletown
Harry Benadum
City Loan
John Klahm
Community Loan
Charles Thomas
Capitol Economy
Ray Schadle
Interstate Securities
Melvin Miller
Welfare Finance
Wetter Cooler Weather Likely in Miami Valley
The Miami Valley is forecast for rain and cooler conditions today and tomorrow. Highs near the upper 50s with lows around the low 40s. Yesterday reached 82 at 3:30 pm, while 58 marked the morning low and 51 at 4:30 am preceded a 64-degree rise by 10:33 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Valley
Wednesday Last Day For Taxes
Tardy taxpayers have until Wednesday to pay real estate bills before a penalty. Carl Wedekind, deputy Butler County Treasurer, said many bills remain unpaid though office activity has picked up with in person and mail payments. Owners in Middletown city or Lemon or Madison townships should check with the office if they did not receive a bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wedekind
Butler County
Wedekind
Middletown City
Lemon
Madison Townships
Four Drop Bonds Three Fined In Franklin Court
In Judge J. T. Riley's Municipal Court four bonds were forfeited and three individuals were fined. Enard Trent, 61, 320 Maple Ave Franklin, paid 10 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Frank Johnson, Franklin, on a warrant, was fined 10 dollars and costs for assault and batter. Bessie Reszke, 66, Cincinnati, fined 10 dollars and costs for failure to yield right of way. Bond forfeitures included Robert Hall 26 Toledo 15 dollars for driving on wrong side of road Samuel Mann 43 Dayton 25 dollars yellow line violation Claren Jodace 21 Detroit 25 dollars singing and George L Cummings 62 Middletown Route 1 20 dollars yellow line violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
J. T. Riley
Enard ‘Trent
Maple Ave
Walter Stephens
Carlisle
Frank Johnson
Donald Mullins
Johnson
Bessie Reszke
Cincinnati
State Highway Patrol
Robert Hall
Toledo
Samuel Mann
Dayton
Claren Jodace
Detroit
Sing
George L. Cummings
Middletown
Miami Student Polio Victim Norman Sargent Dies
Norman Sargent a 25 year old Miami University senior in architecture died of Balbar polio Monday at Mercy Hospital Hamilton He lived in Vets Village off campus survived by wife Mary and two children George age two and James eight months His father George of Cleveland also survives He was a John Marshall High School graduate spent two years in the Navy attended Purdue before transferring to Miami A brother was killed in World War II The body was taken to Highland Park Illinois for services and burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Purdue University
Miami
Marshall - Smith Funeral Home
Highland Park
Ill
15 City Men Among 18 Off For Physicals
Fifteen Middletown men are among 18 sent to Cincinnati by the Selective Service Board for armed forces physical examinations. The group includes William D. Cadwell and Roscoe E. Williams among others with addresses listed in Middletown. Also named are William O. Eck Jr., Freddie Commodore, and Carl Spenny from nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Cincinnati
Selective Service Board
Armed Forces
William D. Cadwell
Baltimore St
Roscoe E. Williams
Fleming Rd
Dale D. Ingram
Eaton Ave
Ralph E. Baker
Central Ave
Floyd Adkins, Jr
Highland St
William H. Morrison
Tytus Ave
Joseph B. Cornele, Jr
Hill Ave
Pat L. Kendrick
Pearl St
Joel Aldridge
Richard Andrew Volrich
Lafayette Ave
Billy Cassidy
Elmer H. Stout
Navaho St
Raymond D. Braun
Glen Lane
William O. Eck, Jr
Girard
Freddie A. Commodore
Chicago
Carl Spenny
Hamilton
Ten Building Permits Issued During Week Totals 33170
Building department reports ten permits issued for the week ending October 13 totaling 33170. The actions include new homes church repairs and factory alterations with owners addresses and amounts such as Warren Lykins 512 Moore St 600 Fred Whisman 2909 Sekien St 11000 Rose Bendel 2101 Howard Ave 10000 Fred Whisman 1608 Park Dr 8000 Joe Schramm 5 Clark St 250 Lester P Kincaid 1501 Carolina St 700 Union Baptist Church 510 Eighteenth Ave 520 Viola Slattery 308 North Broad St 950 Armco Steel Corp South Ave 600 E J Goldschmidt 614 South Main St 550.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Carson
Biome
Warren Lykins
Moore St
Fred Whisman
Rose Bendel
Howard Ave
Park Dr
Joe Schramm
Clark St
Lester P. Kincaid
Carolina St
Union Baptist Church
Eighteenth Ave
Viola Slattery
North Broad St
Armco Steel Corporation
South Ave
E. J. Goldschmidt
South Main St
Car Kills Xenia Man on Greene County Road
Xenia resident XENIA O.R.M. F. Jacoby was struck and killed Monday while walking a Greene County road near Xenia. Police investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car
Xenia
O.R.M. F. Jacoby
Greene County
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Francis Carmody
H. K. Moore
Forrest Morrow
N. Broad ST
Safety Council
Longview Board
Mound Builders Council
McCoy- Leffler Ambulance Service
M’coy-Leffler Ambulance Service
Frank Esselman
South Broad St
Gus Mardis
McGee Ave
Yankee Rd
Garfield St
Sherman Ave
Dr. Benson
Small Loan Officers
Gosh
Mommie
Quality Family
Cash & Carry
Ivory Soap Laundry
Logan Ave
Norris
Music House
Adlai E. Stevenson
Wcpo-Tv
Chan
Wkrc-Tv
Enterprise
National Dairy Products Corporation
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