Middletown Parks Plan Urges More Neighborhood Spaces
A fifth segment of Middletown’s master plan urges more neighborhood parks and better park acreage distribution. The L Segoe and Associates survey recommends 270 additional acres, bringing total to about 269.8, with 63.4 school playgrounds and 67.0 neighborhood parks to serve a 55 000 population by 1975.
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Middletown
L. Segoe and Associates
City Planning Commission
Segoe
Armco Park
Cvinaae
Two Middletown Residents Named to County Board
Two new Middletown members joined the Butler County Children's Home Association board at a Hamilton meeting. The appointees are Mrs. Douglas Robbins and Mrs. Don Osbourne, joining Middletown reps Mrs. Tom Wilson and Mrs. D. E. Harlan. Mrs. Osborne was named Middletown publicity chairman.
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Middletown
Butler County Children’s Home Association
Hamilton
Douglas Robbins
Don Osbourne
Tom Wilson
D. E. Harlan
Osborne
South School Permit To Be Issued Today
A new South School permit for about 687000 will be issued this afternoon with a 230 pm architects and city building officials meeting. Corson and Ludewig said October costs exceed one million dollars with another 250000 Gardner Board project planned, as plans for four new houses are studied. The 21 classroom, five wing finger design emphasizes air and light with a multi purpose room for 550, cafeteria use, and recreation. The Knowlton Construction Company will build the glass block Roman brick and stone trimmed building facing Verity Parkway.
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Orville Corson
Frank Ludewig
Corson
Ludewig
Ner Board and Carton Company
New South
John J. Keil
Thomas D. McLaughlin
Verity Pkwy
Mary Oglesby Park
Board of Education
Knowlton Construction Company
Bellefontaine
Wilson
Highview Rd
New South School
Resident Crew Member In Plane Accompanying Truman On Trip
Captain Stanley Robert Wilson of the Air Force, son of Mrs. Mary M. Wilson, served as a pilot navigator on the Air Rescue Squadron plane that accompanied Harry Truman to Wake Island for a conference with General MacArthur. He has two months back in active service transporting troops to Korea and Japan and returning with the wounded after five years with the squadron in World War II.
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Truman
Wake Island
Stanley Robert Wilson
Air Force
Mary M. Wilson
Nelbar St
Air
Harry Truman
Wilson
mid-Pacific
General MacArthur
Gator
Korea
Japan
English Channel
Air Corps
Charles Hurst
Open House at Middletown High School Tonight
Middletown High School will host an open house November 8 from 7 30 to 9 p m with a 9 p m auditorium musical program led by Miss Helen Weinberger music director. Principal D R Baker announced there will be no special classes for parents but visitors may tour the school and talk with teachers.
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Middletown High School
D. R. Baker
Baker
Helen Weinberger
Seven Professional Men Are Registered
Three doctors three veterinarians and one dentist registered yesterday by the local board in the first special registration of professional men under Public Law 799. Wylie Mitchell said turnout exceeded expectations as the first to register under the new law for armed services. Physical examinations for those in first and second priorities begin by November 15 and must be completed by December 15.
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Wylie Mitchell
Army
Navy
National Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Hamilton Soldier Wins Silver Star
U S 25th Division headquarters, Korea AP reports Pfc John D Smith Route 8 Taley Rd Hamilton Ohio earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action He was wounded July 26 during a mortar attack near Tabu and refused evacuation to keep firing at the enemy He remained at his post until withdrawal inflicting heavy casualties Pfc James R Thompson of Mansfield Ohio also received the Silver Star for valor in the same action.
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U. S
Korea
John D. Smith
Taley Rd
Hamilton
O. Smith
27Th Infantry
Tabu
James R. Thompson
Mansfield, C
Fifth Cavalry Regiment
Fair Weather Forecast With Mild Next Days
The forecast calls for a low of 50 to 55 tonight with continued fair conditions on Wednesday. Over five days temperatures will run 3 to 6 degrees above normal with variable cool and mild spell through Sunday. Precipitation expected about half an inch with showers mainly Friday and Saturday. Yesterday’s high reached 78 degrees after a 44-degree low before dawn.
Longview Social Service League plans Christmas party
At a monthly meeting at Mrs. Chester B. Hardin’s home the Longview Social Service League outlined plans for the annual Christmas party at Longview Hospital. They have collected 1500 boxes of candy 100 decks of cards and costume jewelry for women. Norman Trisler president said over 1300 patients will be treated at Christmas. A membership drive will support the party with a dollar yielding eight candy boxes. Contact Mrs. Trisler or Mrs. Jack Orr for cards. Rowland Hinsch resigned as corresponding secretary a new secretary to be appointed. The Saturday party is sponsored by Mrs. Ross A Hill’s Sunday School class with Irene Little as chair. Next board meeting is November 20 at Mrs. Trisler’s home.
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Longview Hospital
Longview Social Service League
Chester B. Hardin
Norman Trisler
Trisler
Fourteenth Ave
Jack Orr
Oxford St
Rowland Hinsch
Ross A. Hill
EUB Church
Irene Little
Notable Military Action at Yongdong Withdrawal
A report notes a commander withdrew his company while skilfully using an automatic rifle at Yongdong on July 25 despite intense enemy fire. The account emphasizes disciplined retreat under fire and faithful execution of orders amid heavy opposition.
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Yongdong
WAPOK EDITOR DIES
Rue P. Melching 57 former editor of the Wapakoneta Daily News died at home yesterday in Wapakoneta Ohio AP report states he led the paper in past years and was known for local coverage dies at 57 burial details not provided
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WAPOK
Wapakoneta (Ap
Rue P. Melching
Wapakoneta Daily News
City To Join In Berlin Freedom Bell Ceremony
Middletown will join the nationwide Berlin Freedom Bell ringing at 12:03 p.m. on October 24 for five minutes as networks broadcast the ceremony. Fred J. Schatzmann said churches schools and public institutions were urged to cooperate after a telegram from John H. Stewart. Nearly 20,000 names on scrolls will be sent to Cincinnati to be placed in the base of a freedom monument.
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Middletown
Berlin
Cincinnati
Three-Year-Old Dies Of Burns In Middletown Hospital
A Franklin three-year-old, William Floyd Rummell, died at 8:30 a.m. at Middletown Hospital from burns after a lighted match ignited his clothing. He was playing at home on Franklin Route 2 when the incident occurred. He was taken to the hospital by Mr and Mrs Green, with whom he lived. His father serves in Korea and his mother is deceased.
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Franklin
Middletown
William Floyd Rummell
Middletown Hospital
Matt Green
Korea
Republican Women To Meet Wednesday in Middletown
Lawrence Shealey of Middletown will speak at the Middletown Women's Republican Club meeting at Republican Headquarters 1103 Central Ave. The talk at 8 p.m. on Taft-His Record Speaks will cover the entire Republican ticket. Open to the public and members alike.
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Lawrence Shealey
Middletown
Middletown Women’s Republican Club
Republican
Central Ave
Taft
Shealey
Republican Party
Johnson resigns as Civil Service Commission secretary
P F Johnson resigns as secretary of the Civil Service Commission effective October 15 after nearly three years in the post. Merlin Schrock of the American Building and Loan Association is named to fill the part time vacancy. Four Police Department personnel have filed for the chief's examination: Assistant Chief Joseph Newkirk, Captain Ralph Bauer, Detective John Fitzgerald, and Detective Joseph Blackmore. two other detectives were eligible but did not file. Johnson had led the United States Employment Service and took the Civil Service post after Halsey Betts' death on December 11, 1947.
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P. F. Johnson
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Merlin Schrock
American Building and Loan Association
The
Civic Association
Johnson
United States Employment Service
Civil Service Post
Police Department
Joseph Newkirk
Ralph Bauer
John Fitzgerald
Joseph Blackmore
Herbert Frazier
Roy Crout
Halsey Betts
Franklin Group Will Acquaint Public With Storm Sewer Issue
Franklin council named Tom Taylor to head a citizens committee to present the 300000 storm sewer bond proposal to voters on November 7. Cost estimates show 282000 with 18000 for future increases, bonds at 3 percent for 25 years, 55 percent needed for passage.
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Franklin
Tom Taylor
Taylor
Citizens
Aileron Club
Kent Larick
Jay C. Craven
Larick
Roy Fitzgerald
Orville Hollingsworth
Millard Tewell
J. T. Riley
Tewell
Edgar Farmer
Carl W. Morgan
Farmer
Barnes
Mackinaw
Grandview
Death of Daniel Johnson at Middletown Hospital
Daniel Johnson 32 of 719 Seventh Ave died on arrival at Middletown Hospital at 2 30 a m Monday after a sudden illness at home. An Armco Steel Corp employee and World War II veteran, he was a member of American Legion Post 231 Blythe Williams. Survived by widow Charlice. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Maxberry Funeral Home.
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Daniel Johnson
Seventh Ave
Middletown Hospital
Armco Steel Corporation
American Legion
Blythe-Williams
Charlice
Maxberry Funeral Home
Funeral services for Thomas W. Hicks in Waynesville
Thomas W. Hicks 80 retired farmer died at his Centerville area home. Services set for 9 am Wednesday at St Augustine Church Waynesville with burial in Waynesville Cemetery.
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Lebanon
Thomas W. Hicks
Centerville
St. Augustine Church
Waynesville
Waynesville Cemetery
Notable Deaths Across Arts Science and Media
The Associated Press reports multiple notable deaths. William Christy Cabanne, 62, pioneer director and actor who worked with early stars like Douglas Fairbanks Sr. Dr Fritz Witts, 69, Freud protege and psychoanalysis founder linked to the New York Psychoanalytic Institute. James P Welsh, 59, veteran journalist and radio commentator. Charles Klein, 74, muralist whose works adorn the Library of Congress and Columbia University. Dr Raymond L Carter, 64, longtime University of Toledo administrator and acting president 1946–48. Born in Ottawa County Ohio.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
William Christy Cabanne
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr
New York
Fritz Wittels
Sigmund Frued
Psychoanalaysis
New York Psychoanalytic Institute
Vienna
Sophomore Class Play Date Changed at Middletown High
Miss Josephine Armstrong announces Middletown High Sophomore Class play June Mad is moved to November 14 from November 7 due to the school's open house on November 8.
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Middletown High School
Josephine Armstrong
Moose Lodge Plans Banquet For Jeff Davis Honor
Loyal Order of Moose board plans an alumni banquet honoring Jeff Davis former Mooseheart supreme governor. Banquet set for November 11 in the lodge hall with details to be announced by co chairmen Ann Gehron and Jim Selby. Membership drive reported 31 new members since month start. next officers meeting moved to Wednesday. district meeting at Hamilton Lodge Hall Monday with Rowland Walker Sr and delegation to attend.
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Jeff Davis
Mooseheart
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Ann Gehron
Jim Selby
Bernard Cain
Hamilton
Hamilton Lodge
Rowland Walker
Cain
Navy and Marine casualties in Korea total 2958 through Oct 12
Navy and Marine Corps casualties in Korea totaled 2958 through October 12, the Navy revealed. Rear Admiral Joel T. Boone said 496 were killed in action, 75 died of wounds, 2337 were wounded, and 50 are missing, including 91 hospital corpsmen among the Navy losses, of whom 20 were killed or wounded.
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Washington
Navy
Marine Corps
Korea
Joel T. Boone
Boone
Armistice Day Plans Reached By Legionnaires
Legion of the annual Armistice Day events plans finalized after last night’s meeting. The program includes a 12 30 p m dinner in the Legion auditorium with open house, followed by dancing at 9 p m. Morning events feature the Post's annual meeting and special services at the Legion Home and Woodside Cemetery Soldiers Plot. Paul R. Long will give the morning report. Edward A Portsmouth, adjutant, is approved to attend the American Legion College in Indianapolis December 3 9 with about 100 delegates from other posts. Topics include American Legion background, internal organization, membership promotion, rehabilitation, and national security.
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Legion Auditorium
Legion
Legion Home
Woodside
Paul R. Long
Edward A. Portsmouth
American Legion College
Indianapolis
Portsmouth
American Legion
At the Movies Paramount Schedule
The Paramount shows My Blue Heaven with Betty Grable and Dan Dailey at 1 35 3 35 5 35 7 35 and 9 35 p m Tue. On Wed DOA with Edmund OBrien and Pamela Britton at 1 30 4 55 and 8 25 and Tripoli with John Payne and Maureen O/Hara at 2 50 6 20 and 9 45 p m.
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Paramount
Betty Grable
Dan Dailey
Edmund O’brien
Pamela Britton
John Payne
Maureen O’hara
Strand and Winchester 73 Showings At Strand Theater
Destry Rides Again with Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart screens at 1 30 4 50 and 8 10 p m along with Winchester 73 starring James Stewart and Shelley Winters at 3 10 6 35 and 9 55 p m Wednesday.Join the Marines featuring Paul Kelly and June Travis at 2 45 5 15 7 45 and 10 20 p m and Come On Leathernecks with Richard Cromwell or Marsha Hunt at 1 30 4 00 6 30 and 9 00 p m.
No Sad Songs for Me and Rogues of Sherwood Forest at Colonial
Margaret Sullivan and Wen del Cory star in No Sad Songs for Me at 1:15 4:15 7:15 and 10:15 p.m. John Derrick and Diana Lynn lead Rogues of Sherwood Forest at 2:40 5:45 and 8:45 p.m. at the Colonial theater.
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Margaret Sullivan
Wendel Cory
John Derrick
Diana Lynn
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Erle Hanson
Longview League
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First Ave
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Elizabeth Jane Oligee
Williamsburg
Stanley
Ben Harrison St
Excelle
Cecil
North College Hill
Hayward
Eva Shilling
New Lebanon
Sam
Doyle Malott
Bloom Rose Church
Brown County
Bloom Rose Cemetery
Ben Harrison
McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home
Detroit
James P. Welsh
Woodstock
N. Y
Charles Klein
Library of Congress
Columbia University
Riggs Bank
Marvin
Moose Lodge
iComplete Loan Service
Interstate Securities
AVE. Dial
Ali Ee
Broad ST
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