City Commission to discuss bus rate hike and police chief bid
The Middletown City Commission plans to consider a proposed bus fare increase at tomorrow night’s open meeting. Francis Carmody will skip caucus and attend no future sessions, urging that rate changes be debated openly. Also on the agenda is the permanent appointment of Thomas Carmody as police chief after his 90 day probation and his twentieth year with the department. A second reading will address nearly 100000 dollars in AltavistaSubdivision improvements including sidewalks and water mains. City finances gain 68000 from state Financial Institution funds, but amusement tax revenue will fall short by about 6000. A two and a half mill municipal operations levy heads to the ballot to fund garbage collection if approved. No updates on airport plans or the Water Works reservoir. The H C Nutting Company continues a survey of water mains to assess load capacity.
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Middletown
Thomas D. Carmody
Carmody
Police Department
Alta Vista
Fred J. Schatzmann
Financial Institution Fund
Board of Elections
Schatzmann
Water Works
H. C. Nutting Company of
Cincinnati
Wwter
Morrow Man Held on Bond After Arizona Capture
Walter Cain of Morrow was arraigned in Lebanon on a non-support charge. He had been at large since his October 1946 indictment and was ordered held under $1,000 bond awaiting action by the petit jury. Sheriff Gerald W. Couden recovered him in Arizona last week.
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Lebanon
Walter Cain
Morrow
Gerald W. Couden
Arizona
Alan F. Brown
Cain
Underwriters Meet Monday At Middletown Assoc
In a round table discussion at the Middletown Association of Fire and Casualty Underwriters dinner, the signer of a license application for drivers under 18 was reviewed. A state association letter clarified laws, and members will share available information with insurers on request. C. G. Crist was named delegate to the state meeting in Columbus September 21. William Long and F. H. Swinehart were chosen for the Chicago national meeting. Miss Mary Dillon’s resignation was accepted, with William Snider presiding in the president’s absence. 19 members attended at the Manchester Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Association of Fire and Casualty Underwriters
C. G. Crist
State Association
Columbus
William Long
F. H. Swinehart
National Association
Chicago
Mary Dillon
William Snider
Manchester Hotel
Mattress theft warning sparks safety alert
A local theft report says a mattress was stolen from a yard and deemed unsafe to sleep on due to chemical treatment after illness. Other incidents include a rear bumper and license tag taken from Melvin Tucker, a failed cash register theft at Elks Country Club, and Robert E. Lee jailed on speeding and operator license charges with a $75 bond.
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Freeman Anderson
Eighteenth Ave
Melvin Tucker
Ohio Ave
Armco
Elks’ Country Club
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Middletown
Lightning Strikes Kill About Five Hundred in US Annually
Roughly 2,000 Americans are struck by lightning each year with about 500 fatalities. The figures highlight lightning as a significant natural hazard in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Maysfield Annexation Hearing Is Continued To September 21
Hamilton Butler County commissioners continued the annexation hearing until September 21 for Mayfield residents seeking to join Middletown. The petition, filed July 9 by 462 residents, follows North Middletown petitions approved last month and sent to Middletown City Commissioners. Lemon Township School Board opposed citing disruption to the system. Attendees included Wade E. Miller Middletown schools superintendent and Hugh Butler elementary supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County
Mayfield
Middletown
North Middletown
P. G. Banker
Lemon Township
Wade E. Miller
Hugh Butler
Retired Armco executive dies in Cincinnati hospital
Grant C. Broomall 81 former Armco Service Engineering director died Monday in a Cincinnati hospital after a long career with Armco Steel. He lived in Hyde Park, Cincinnati, and had a daughter Audrey Gillespie a local singer as his survivor. Funeral services are planned at Allison and Rose Funeral Home Covington Kentucky at 2 p.m. Wednesday with burial at Evergreen Cemetery Southgate Kentucky.
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Grant C. Broomall
Armco
Cincinnati
Broomall
Armco Steel Corporation
Portsmouth Ave
Hyde Park
Florida
Mr. Broomall
Sixth Ave
Middletown
Lee W. Gillespie
Audrey
Allison and Rose Funeral Home
Covington
Fvergreen
Southgate
Obituary for Pfc Joel Gravett Jr
McCoy Leffler Funeral Home received the body of Pfc Joel Gravett Jr 31 son of Joel Gravett Sr Middletown Route 2 today He was born in Powell County Kentucky attended schools there Before enlisting with the U S Army at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana he worked for Aeronca Aircraft Corporation He trained at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri and was killed in Luxembourg Germany January 20 194 He is survived by his father one brother Paul and five sisters all of Middletown Services will be at 2 pm Thursday at the funeral home Captain Kenneth Sharp officiating Burial will be in Memorial Plot in Woodside Cemetery Friends may visit 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm Wednesday
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McCoy - Leffler Funeral Home
Joel Gravett
Middletown
Pfc
Gravett
Powell County
U. S. Army
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Aeronca Aircraft Corporation
Fort Leonard Wood
Luxemburg
Germany
Paul
Lula Gross
Julia Brown
Edith Thornsburg
Eliza Dick
Lena Dishman
Kenneth Sharp
Memorial Plott
Woodside Cemetery
Mrs Newkirk 47 dies after long illness in Middletown
Mrs. Yvonne Newkirk widow of a retired policeman dies at 1112 Catalpa Drive after a 14 year illness. She lived in Middletown 35 years and was active in the Church of Christ. Survived by husband two sons Tommy and Newell father William Viox three brothers AL Gene Archie and two sisters Alice Randall and June Dickens. Calling Wednesday and service Friday at First Church of God Crawford Street conducted by Rev Caudill. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Joseph R Baker and Sons Funeral Home in charge
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Arthur
Yvonne) Newkirk
Catalpa Dr
Middletown
AL Viox
Gene Viox
Archie Viox
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Alice Randall
June Dickens
Columbia
S. C
Church of God
Crawford St
R. Cc. Caudill
Death of German town resident Theodore Bickel at 73
Theodore Bickel, 73, longtime Germantown resident, died at 12 30 a m Monday at the Montgomery County Home in Dayton. Funeral services are set for 10 a m Thursday at the County Home chapel with arrangements by Carrigan Funeral Home of Dayton.
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Germantown
Theodore Bickel
Montgomery County
Dayton
Mr. Bickel
Carrigan
Deaths Last Night
Walter E. Barton 62 of New York treasurer of the National Association of Life Underwriters. Dr Samuel I Bechdel 62 state College Pa research scientist noted for a cow stomach window showing cud chewing animals can manufacture vitamin B complex. Mrs Caroline New York Kaiser?
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Walter E. Barton
New York
National Association of Life Underwriters
State College
Samuel I. Bechdel
District Fire Safety Session Opens Wednesday
Delegates from 14 southwestern Ohio counties will meet at Fire Station No. 1 tomorrow at 1 p m to plan fire prevention efforts and the second annual conference at Ohio State University in September. Major Norman A Imrie and Charles R Scott will be featured speakers as part of the Governors Fire Safety Committee program.
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Governors Fire Safety Committee
William Fishbaugh
Ohio
Ohio State University
Norman A. Imrie
Soa Committee
Charles R. Scott
Gratis Township Eyes Fire Truck Purchase
Gratis Township moves toward forming a fire truck fund. A meeting at West Ekton townhouse announced by clerk C. D. Talbert set a public session for September 23 at 8 p m in the West Elkton School auditorium. The township has no equipment though Gratis village owns a truck.
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Gratis Township
West Ekton
C. D. Talbert
Talbert
West Elkton
Gratis
Police seek missing Jack Merriman in city area
Police are attempting to locate Jack Merriman reportedly from the city. Merriman's mother Mrs Myrtle Merriman of Chattanooga Tennessee said his father died there on September 1.
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Jack Merriman
Merriman
Myrtle Merriman
Chattanoooga,renn
Arrest of 19 year old for no operator license
Robert Allen aged 19 of 1605 Sheridan Ave was arrested on Baltimore Street on a charge of failure to have an operator license. He was released to appear in court on
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Robert Allen
Sheridan Ave
Baltimore St
Sicense
Newport man charged with careless driving in warrant case
Ralph Lutz, 40, of Newport, was charged with careless driving in a warrant signed by Steve Larron. He was released on $100 bond to appear in court Thursday after arrest on South Verity Parkway.
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Ralph Lutz
Newport
Steve Larron
Lutz
South Verity
Theft reported by May Howard at 1422 Young St
May Howard reported a theft of $17 and papers from a kitchen table early today. Entry was gained by removing the kitchen window screen.
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May Howard
Young St
Collision damages total 100 dollars in city street crash
Damage estimated at 100 dollars from a collision between Elmer Schneider age 40 of 717 Tenth Ave and Nathaniel Glover age 22 of 819 Seventeenth Ave at the Verity Parkway and Hanover Street intersection. The accident occurred early in the morning, officers reported.
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Elmer Schneider
Tenth Ave
Nathaniel Glover
Seventeenth Ave
Verity Pkwy
Hanover St
Thefts Reported by P T Y Botha At Local YMCA
P T Y Botha of 1529 Central Ave reported the theft of 63 dollars and his passport and papers. He said he placed his clothes and billfold in a locker at the YMCA last night and the billfold was taken.
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P. T. Y. Botha
Central Ave
YMCA
Middletown Woman Indicted on Forgery Placed on Probation
Mrs. Mary Catherine Whitley of Middletown was indicted on three forgery charges by the last Grand Jury and has been placed on probation for five years by Judge Alton F. Brown.
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Lebanon
Mary Catherine Whitley
Middletown
Alton F. Brown
Schermerhorn Astor Wilson, Astor heir, passes at 86
Schermerhorn Astor Wilson, 86, great granddaughter of John Jacob Astor and last surviving child of Mr and Mrs William Astor, is noted as the final member of five Astor siblings.
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Schermerhorn Astor Wilson
John Jacob Astor
William Astor
De Forest 85 Former Columbia Steel President Dies
Lakeport California report notes Albert Tracy De Forest aged 85 of Menlo Park retired former president of Columbia Steel Company. He passed away after a long career in the steel industry with leadership roles at Columbia Steel.
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Lakeport
Cal
Albert Tracy de Forest
Menlo Park
Columbia Steel Company
Edward Morris Lara 67 Retired Philadelphia Banker
Santa Monica Calif Edward Morris Lara a 67 year old retired banker formerly with Philadelphia institutions is noted in this brief obituary. The report records his age and career prior to his death in Santa Monica California.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Edward Morris Lara
Philadelphia
Middletown Cancer Detection Expands Citywide Services
The Middletown Chapter of the American Cancer Society extends cancer detection to every physician's office and opens a cytological laboratory at Middletown Hospital with $5,000 for setup and $3,000 radium supply. The program is funded by the annual Cancer Fund Drive and free clinics continue weekly at Middletown Hospital.
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Middletown
American Cancer Society
Middletown Hospital
Walter A. Reese
Reese
Civic Association
Lebanon Lawyer Stanley Nominated for State House Seat
The Warren County Republican Committee nominated Cedric Stanley of the Lebanon law firm to succeed the late Fred J. Hagemeyer as State Representative. Stanley, a Lebanon High School and DePauw University alumnus, served as an Army Air Force officer in World War II and practices law with his father Dean Stanley. He is married and expected to run unopposed as Democrats have no ballot candidate.
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Lebanon
Warren County Republican Committee
Cedric Stanley
Stanley
Fred J. Hagemeyer
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati
Lennon High School
DePauw University
Greencastle
Ind
University of Cincinnati
Dean Stanley
Williams Appointed Probate Judge in Darke County
A 30 year old war veteran Edward Williams of Greenville was appointed probate judge of Darke County yesterday by Gov. Thomas J. Herbert. Williams succeeds James FE, who resigned but his name remained on the November ballot as a Republican candidate for reelection. Williams will serve until February 9.
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IUDGE
Co.umbus
Edward Williams
Greenville
Thomas J. Herbert
Williams County
Ysterday
James FE. Thomas
Williams
At the Movies Paramount Screenings of Key Largo
Paramount shows Key Largo with Humphrey Bogart and Edward G Robinson on Tuesday and Wednesday. Screens at 21 15 15 3 5 7 9 22 p.m. Note times listed in varied order.
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Paramount
Key Largo
Humphrey Bogart
Edward G. Robinson
Strand Presents Jassy With Lockwood and Roe Showings
Strand screens Jassy starring Margaret Lockwood and Patric Roe at 2 50 6 25 and 10 pm Also Trade Winds with Ralph Bellamy and Ann Southern at 1 15 4 45 and 8 20 pm
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Jassy
Margaret Lockwood
Patric Roe
Ralph Bellamy
Ann Southern
Duel In The Sun Showtimes With Jones And Peck
The film starring Jennifer Jones and Gregory Peck screens at 7 30 p m and 10 15 p m, offering a classic western romance for evening audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennifer Jones
Gregory Peck
Fifth Draft Advisor Named for Draft Board 10
H. O. Finkelman a Middletown attorney and First National Bank figure joins four other local lawyers as advisors to registrants of Draft Board No. 10. Judge Fred B. Cramer announced the appointment and the committee recommends Edward A. Lampe as the appeal agent for Board 10.
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H. O. Finkelman
First National Bank
Fred B. Cramer
Butler County
Finkleman
Middletown
Richard Wilmer
Cramer
Edward A. Lampe
Board 10
Initial Park Film Showing Set Thursday
Colored movies of the park safety program will be shown to Lions Club members Thursday noon at the Manchester Hotel by Paul Wilson. Wilson said the Lions will be directors and the initial critics of the film. The films were made in city playgrounds and parks by A. E. Roper. Summer games and activities in the parks are the theme with scenes of hazardous and organized play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Manchester
Paul Wilson
Wilson
Lions
A. E. Roper
Scout Nominating Committee Meets at Manchester Hotel
The Boy Scout Council nominating committee chaired by Evan Hamilton met at noon today at the Manchester Hotel. The session aimed to select a slate of officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Council
Manchester
Evan Hamilton
Richard Keller Receives Eagle Scout Honor
Richard Keller earned the Eagle Scout badge at Court of Honor held at Army Troop 3 in a special conference room. E. J. Goldschmidt Jr. presented the award before the Scout Council Advancement Committee and Keller’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Keller. Keller, age 20, left with his twin brother Robert for Otterbein College in Westerville, where both are juniors.
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Richard Keller
Army
E. J. Goldschmidt Jr
Scout Council
Scout Council Advancement Committee
Scott Keller
Keller
Robert
Otterbein College
Westervill
Retail Grocers To Meet Thursday
The Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association will meet at 8 p m Thursday in the board of directors room at the Chamber of Commerce. President Max Stamper announced the gathering. A resolution honoring Charles R Hook will be presented and a report on the August LeSourdsville food show will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association
Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Max Stamper
Charles R. Hook
LeSourdsville
Impeachment Proceedings Against Andrew Johnson
The United States twice faced impeachment attempts but only one against an American president occurred in 1868. Andrew Johnson was impeached by the House but fell short of conviction in the Senate.
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Andrew Johnson
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Caroline
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Claremont
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Main St
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Paul James Smith
Little Collen
Dixie Cruise
John Dobrozsi, Jr
PIAL
Bellemonte
Federal Building
Ben Kitchen
American Trust Building
J. T Lamb
Jack Casper
First National
Initial Park
Scout
Armstrong
Butler Til & Flooring CO
Central
McCoy-Leffler
Understanding Service
Ncop Letler Suneral Home
Broad Street
First Ave
Middletown,o
Barbarossa
Mium
Middletown Beer Distributors
Cincinnati, Ohio
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