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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1952

Page

3

Commission OKs Purchase Of New No. 1 Station Site

Middletown city officials, led by City Manager H. W. Starick, stated the real estate tax rate should not exceed 23.85 dollars per thousand after considering bonds and levies. Commissioner Lloyd Miller noted public concern rumors of rates up to 30 to 35 dollars and urged clear public information.

Commission Oks Middletown H. W. Starick City Commission Lloyd Miller Miller Starick

Middletown approves fire station site and staffing expansion

City commissioners authorize purchase of two lots at Columbia and Clinton for a new fire station to replace the Broadway Number One plant. Funds come from a 475000 bond issue. emergency measures boost Fire Department manpower from 40 to 52 with three captain posts. Residents voice rent, street, and zoning protests as invites proceed to countywide uniform rules.

Middletown Broad St Columbia Ave Clinton St George M. Flynn Margaret Simon iKiaven UniTy Lakeside

Street Work Review by City Manager Starick

City manager W. Starick told the commission last night about Broad Street repaving and nearby operations. He noted merchants’ complaints over last Saturday’s tar and outlined five day work limits in business districts, possible Saturday work on Charles and Crawford streets, and the need to scalp soft Central Avenue spots before the final paving. Street crews are raising manholes on Broad Street in preparation for final paving.

Broad St W. Starick King Central Ave Starick Charles St Crawford St Ile Centra Ave

Civil Service Offers Scientific Aids Jobs in Washington

The Civil Service Commission announces examinations for scientific aides with federal agencies in Washington DC and vicinity. Salary ranges from 23410 yearly. Applicants must pass a written test and show relevant experience. Apply by October 7. Also hiring warehousemen earning 147 to 1 Shan hour. Age limits 18 to 52. Application blanks from H Habig, local commission secretary, at the post office.

Civil Service Commission Washington, D.C Aut H. Habig

At The Movies Paramount Showings This Week

Thursday at Paramount features Son of Paleface with showings at 12:30 3:20 5:18 7:00 and 10:00 pm A Sneak Preview follows at 8:30. Friday presents Chestest Show On Earth at 1:15 3:50 6:30 9:15 pm Weird Woman runs at 1:40 3:45 8:00 9:15 and 10:50 with The Cat That Creeps at 3:35 4:50 7:05 and 9:20 pm Friday Rustlers On Horseback shows at 1:15 3:45 6:30 and 9:20 pm Operation X at 2:15 4:55 10:20 pm.

Paramount Randay

Registrations Rise Rapidly in Middletown Area

Board of Elections reports registrations growing fast with 586 new in Middletown and 160 in Lemon Township. City and township transfers total 208 and 78 respectively, as absentee ballot applications rise. May primary totals show 14,781 in Middletown and 3,688 in Lemon Township, combined 18,469 before adjustments. Office hours are 9 to 5 weekdays and 9 to noon Saturday, with registration ending September 24.

Board of Elections Today Middletown Lemon Township Board of Elections Office Savings and Loan

Business clash over Christmas tree tent faces appeal

Bohne in Grand Ave business for 45 years faces policy limits as tented Christmas tree sales draw neighbors complaints and a possible Board of Appeals review. City actions include sewer and water main improvements in Feastover and Arlington Knolls, a water bill case, and bid rejections for sidewalk repairs slowing progress. Fire Prevention Day proclaimed.

Bohne Grand Ave Board of Appeals Ross Hill

City Hints Court Action For Bill Against Service Company

City may sue the City Sanitary Service Company over nonpayment for garbage disposal ground use. The firm claims the city failed to enforce exclusive hauling rights, causing losses. Newlin details months of unpaid bills totaling about $8,000 and multiple collection attempts. The company proposed turning disposal operations to it with a service charge, but the commission refused.

City Hints City Sanitary Service Company H. W. Starick Starick Harry E. Newlin Schatzmann S. A. McCray Dayton Middletown Newlin Barger Lyle) Hastings Attor

Donors Give Blood Surpass Quota at Red Cross Drive

The Red Cross blood drive surpassed its 125 pint quota by 17 pints though turnout lagged. Mrs. Fay noted last year’s high early donations biased the average and warned this year's pace may fall, with 180 scheduled and 158 attending yesterday and 16 rejected.

Red Cross Charles Fay

Warm Weather For Middies Opener At Sunlit Stadium

Sunny and warm conditions expected for the Middies opener with temperatures climbing to 86 to 92 degrees and no rain in sight. Tonight's low around 60 to 65 degrees, after a high of 93 noted yesterday. midday today around 82.

New Truck Route Is Recommended

City manager H W Starick reported a recommended reroute for steel trucks. Armco traffic manager A F Dorenbusch contacted firms to use a path via South Ave Crawford Central Charles and then state routes. Police discussed the issue with Dorenbusch to reduce noise and reckless operation on Sutphin St.

Sutphin St H. W. Starick Starick A. F. Dorenbusch Armco South Ave Crawford Central Charles St Dorenbusch

Mill Superintendents Will Play Golf Friday

The Miami Valley division of the American Pulp and Paper Mill Superintendents Association holds its annual golf outing at the Elks Country Club in Hamilton on Friday with golf and prizes sponsored by Black Clawson Company. A 7 p.m. dinner follows and new officers are installed. James Ozias of Oxford Miami Paper Company West Carrollton serves as program chairman.

Miami Valley American Pulp and Paper Mill Superintendents Association Elks Country Club Hamilton Black Clawson Company James Ozias Oxford - Miami Paper Company West Carrollton

Middletown School Patrol Photos Taken of 135 Members

The Middletown School Patrol photographed 135 members from all public and parochial schools on Wednesday. Sixth graders gathered at Gardner Board and Carton Company after school to exchange their photos for ID cards and receive white Sam Browne belts and badges. Officer Harold Gray, in charge, noted photographs were finished by 4:30 p.m.

Middletown Gardner Board and Carton Company Sam Browne Harold Gray Police Department

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