Police petition for 10 hour week filed in Middletown
Police petitions for a 40 hour week claim 4 509 signatures, exceeding the required number. Officers canvassed homes across the city, dedicating off duty hours to collect names, with 75 percent of households contacted favorable and 99 percent of signers supportive. The effort, led by Detective Paul Fouts and Sergeant Poling, now goes to finance director Newlin for review before certification.
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Hedign
Ed Poling
Louis Janka
Thomas Stubbs
Paul Fouts
Poling
Finance
Harry E. Newlin
Newlin
Stubbs
James Miller
Ohio
Middletown
Harry Nowlin
Police
Journal
Warm Weather Lingers With 90s Ahead
Weather forecast notes continued warm conditions through tomorrow with top temperatures at or above 90 and lows near 60. Daily readings show 60 degrees at 6 am and a morning rise to 74 by 9:27 am as rain remains unlikely.
Coyle Will Address Ohio Vote Officials
Martin A. Coyle, Butler County Republican leader and County Board of Elections member, will speak at the second annual Ohio Election Officials meeting in Cincinnati starting tomorrow. The three day session, called by Secretary of State Ted W. Brown, will cover issues ahead of the November 4 election using office-type ballots. Coyle will discuss Changing of Precinct Boundaries as Brown notes the workshop aims to improve Ohio elections following last year’s statewide meeting.
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Martin A. Coyle
Butler County
County Board of Elections
Ohio
Cincinnati
Ted W. Brown
Toveland
Brown
Coyle
City police target weeds around Ike headquarters
Police ordered Harry Finkelman to remove weeds near his property in front of the Ike/ Eisenhower headquarters across from the City Building. Holy Trinity School was also told to trim tall growth. Earlier, police fenced off a backyard jungle sheltering wine drinkers, and Chief Joe Black cited sidewalk obstruction as the final straw.
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Ike
Harry Finkelman
Holy Trinity School
Fisenhower
Joe Blackmore
Jaycees Check Voter Eligibility Ahead of November Vote
Junior Chamber of Commerce members audit the registration list at the Board of Elections to ensure all Jaycees may vote in November. Results to be announced at the Colony Restaurant Esquire room meeting. Rev. Russell Galloway of First Presbyterian Church will speak.
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Chamber of Commerce
Board of Elections
Bob Lubberger
Esquire
Colony
Middletown
Russell Galloway
Astor
First Presbyterian Church
Don Osborne Elected Council Chief at Middletown Safety Council
Don Osborne was elevated to president of the Middletown Safety Council at a board of control meeting held at the Civic Association. New officers include Wade Miller as first vice president and Liam Howe as treasurer, with Ray Young as secretary. four board members were reelected and five new trustees chosen for three-year terms. The meeting discussed the Inland Crossing accident and the need for warning signals, with debate on responsibility between the railroad and state highway department.
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Don Osborne
Middletown Safety Council
Tae Group
Cuncil
Board of Control
Civic Association
Wade Miller
the Weber
Liam Howe
Rayoung
Osborne
Safe Council
Citizen
Hadley
Ohe
State Highway Department
Local Police Attend Law Officers' Meeting
The first fall meeting of the Southwestern Ohio Police and Sheriffs Association was held last night at the London country club. Middletown attendees included Police Chief Jose Blackmore Detective John Fitzgerald Sergeant Ed Poling and Patrolman Robert Trimble. Mayor James Rhodes of Columbus spoke. The next meeting is planned for Hamilton in November.
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Southwestern Ohio Police and Sheriffs Association
London, O
Middletown
Jose Blackmore
John Fitzgerald
Ed Poling
Robert Trimble
James Rhodes
Columbus
Hamilton
Fire under control at vacant lot blaze near Lopane Ave
A grass fire at a vacant Lot end Lopane Ave was reported at 4 43 pm. Firemen from Station Two arrived to douse the blaze on land owned by Frank Lane of 2804 Lopane Ave. The fire was controlled and caused no damage.
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Lopane Ave
Frank Lane
City Considers Land Purchase For Fire Station Relocation
City Commission plans tonight to approve buying land near Columbia Ave and Clinton St to relocate the Number One Fire Station from Broad St. The price is reported at 22500. Officials will also hear public sentiment on rent control with opinions for and against extension. An ordinance for manpower at Lakeside Station 4 and a Fire Prevention Bureau head is expected.
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Broad St
Columbia Ave
Clinton St
Lakeside
H. W. Starick
YMCA Campaigners Accept Hamilton Challenge
One hundred thirty five workers and leaders from four divisions accepted the Hamilton YMCA drive challenge at a kickoff dinner in the Y gymnasium. The aim is 1500 new members here and 1400 in Hamilton, with a traveling trophy donated by Black Clawson Company for future contests.
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YMCA
Hamilton
Ray W. Young
George Tompkins
Tompkins
Black Clawson Company
Expanded Women and Girls Group at YMCA Planned
YMCA President Elmer Barker announced conditional approval for expanding the women's and girls department. Civic Association committees delayed official approval but indicated it could come at the September 19 executive meeting after budget and capital improvement plans are finalized.
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YMCA
Elmer Barker
Women's and Girls’ Department
Civic Association
Barker
Ben Bender
Civic Executive Committee
The
Leaders Training Planned By Scouts in Mound Builders Area
The Boy Scout and Explorer Scout council announces a six week training course for all unit leaders in the Mound Builders Area Council. First session is September 25 with follow ups on October 2 9 16 23 and 30 at Camp Hook and the Civic Association. Sessions run for Cub Scout Boy Scout and Explorer leaders simultaneously led by the training committee and volunteer trainers. Committee members include Cecil Kindred RK W Young Jack Cox Melzo Gaw Paul Doebler and Ned Mounts.
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Mound Builders Area Council
Cecil Kindred
Camp Hook
The
Civic Association
Kindred
RK W. Young
Jack Cox
Melzo Gaw
Paul Doebler
Ned Mounts
Son of Paleface and Weird Woman Showtimes
Paramount schedules Son of Paleface at 1 25 3 35 5 40 7 45 9 55 p m Wednesday and at 1 30 3 20 5 16 7 00 and 10 00 p m Thursday with Sneak Preview at 8 30 p m Also Strand shows Weird Woman at 1 30 3 45 6 00 8 15 10 30 p m and The Cat That Creeps at 2 35 4 50 7 05 and 9 20 p m
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Paramount
Twenty seven report for induction tomorrow
Selective Service Board 10 will induct twenty seven men tomorrow morning as announced by Board Chairman J Wylie Mitchell. Mitchell warned of address changes not being reported and mail being returned, noting many offenders are veterans. Registration remains a concern with youths delaying registration until 18 and a five day window after turning eighteen. Veterans discharged recently have a 30 day grace, and those born before August 30 1922 are not required to register under current law.
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Selective Service Board
J. Wylie Mitchell
Mitchell
Man Found Guilty Of Larceny
A Middletown man was found guilty of burglary and larceny by a Butler County Common Pleas Court jury. John B. Newkirk, 43, faces sentencing later this week by Judge Fred B. Cramer. He was convicted of entering the Coffee Shop of John E. Methven at 1229 Central Ave on June 28 and taking 80 dollars. Newkirk has prior penitentiary terms for burglary and larceny.
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Middletown
Butler County Common Pleas Court
John B. Newkirk
Fred B. Cramer
John E. Methven
Central Ave
Newkirk
Typewriter Reported Swiped From Dentist
Irene Edwards, nurse for Dr. H H Douglas, dentist, Castel Building, reported a theft of a $75 portable typewriter and $5 in stamps. The loss occurred Monday or Tuesday during the noon hour. Dr Douglas said some gold may have been taken but was unsure.
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Irene Edwards
H. H. Douglas
Castel Bldg
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