YMCA members reach 394 of 2,150 goal in first drive report
The initial YMCA drive report shows 394 members enrolled toward a 2,150 target. Divisions include Armco East Works 158, Armco General 110, city 56, neighborhood 6, and industrial 64, with Woellner as featured speaker stressing character and stability. The drive runs through Sept. 30 with next update Tuesday evening at First Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inital
Armco East Works
Armco General
E. C. Haselton
Lst
First Presbyterian Church
Fredric Philip Woellner
Los Angeles
Calif
Woellner
YMCA
Old Fashioned Jubilee Parades Fireworks and Floats
The city gears up for a three day Old Fashioned Days parade with an aerial bomb on Central Avenue Friday morning and loud pre parade pops. Store employees join carts and the Fenwick High School band to kick off the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
1St Avenue
Grimes Street
Fenwick High School
Contracts Awarded For New Prison At Lebanon
The state awards the first phase of a $7.6 million Lebanon medium security prison to begin in 1957. The facility will house 1500 inmates, include an administration building, hospital, cellblocks, food service, laundry, powerhouse and treatment plants. Completion targeted by June 1, 1959. First-stage bids: general contract H W Miller Construction Co, plumbing Freyn Brothers, heating Tibbitts Plumbing and Heating Co, electrical Wente Construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
William O'Neill
Columbus
O'Neill
H. W. Miller Construction Co
Perggen Ky
Freyn Brothers
Cincinnati
Tibbitts Plumbing and Heating Co
Dayton
Wente Construction
Hamillton
Hamilton Man Gets Pen Term
James Becraft, 27, of Hamilton was sentenced by Butler County Common Pleas Judge P. P. Boll to an indeterminate term in the Ohio State Penitentiary for cutting with intent to kill. He was found guilty last week in the June 19 incident involving Mrs. Helen Jean Ward, 24, of 1820 Gardner Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
James Becraft
Butler ‘County Common Pleas
P. P. Boll
Ohio State Penitentiary
Helen Jean Ward
Gardner Rd
United Fund Proposed for Lebanon in Community Meeting
Lebanon leaders discuss forming a United Community Fund with a public meeting to be held September 25. W. C. Laningham of the Ohio Citizens Council will speak, inviting health and social welfare agencies. If formed, the first drive would be in 1958. Local groups such as Little League and Boy Scout organizations would share in the fund alongside national branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
United Community Fund
Little League
Babe Ruth’ League
Boy and
Girl Scouts
Civic groups plan council to coordinate efforts
Mason notes the Civic Improvement Committee of the Mason Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a second meeting to study uniting all civic groups in the village. Ten groups were represented at the first session to discuss forming an advisory council to coordinate efforts and avoid duplication. Elmer Williams presides as temporary chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MASON
Mason Junior Chamber of Commerce
Shand
Elmer Williams
The
Jaycees
Fight Permits For Building During August
Eight building permits were issued in August totaling 59700, per village clerk Mildred Mengle. This compares with six permits worth 1233 in July and nine permits totaling 16150 a year ago. The largest August permit, 25000, went to the Ralph P. Snook Post of the American Legion for a new scrub room. two were residential builds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Mildred Mengle
Relerk
Otaling
Ralph P. Snook
The
American Legion
Birth Announcement for Jeffrey Wayne at Christ Hospital
Kings Mills couple Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Marshall announce the birth of a son, Jeffrey Wayne, on August 29 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Also noted are relatives Mrs. Stephen McDowell and Mrs. Florence Himes with son Raymond, and Bobby Brown of Loveland who recently left for Gainesville, Georgia for military school. Marion Reed of Herkimer, New York, was a house guest last week of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Worthington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Marshall
Jeffrey Wayne
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati
Stephen McDowell
Florence Himes
Raymond
Bobby Brown
Loveland
Gainesville
Marion Reed
Herkimer
N. Y
Bert Worthingston
Local Social Notes and Hospital Update
Lebanon Blair Miller rests at Grandview Hospital in Dayton for observation and treatment. Mr. and Mrs. James Rodgers hosted a gathering west of town with guests including Emmer Baily, William Davidson, Virgil Gardner, John Worley, Paul Ross of Middletown, and Emmor D. Baily. Miss Anne Hart of Ft. Thomas Ky visited with her brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Jack Casner and Ricky from Tuesday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Miller
Grandview Hospital
Dayton
James Rodgers
Emmer Baily
William Davidson
Virgil Gardner
John Worley
Paul Ross
Middletown
Emmor D. Baily
Anne Hart
Ft. Thomas
Jack Casner
Ricky
Russia Has Forests Covering Over Forty Four Percent
The report states that forest land occupies more than 44 percent of Russia's total area, underscoring vast woodland coverage across the nation. It notes the extent of boreal forests and the significance of forested regions to the economy and environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
City Commission Tonight Sets Five Sewer Projects
The Lafayette city commission plans to award a contract for Meadowlawn section of the relief sewer system with bids from six contractors led by E H Gregory at about 285000 under engineer estimates. Officials will also consider a sanitary sewer district for North Middleton and resolve zoning issues for Terrace Hills subdivision. Old Fashioned Days events include a merchants parade with commissioners as prominent participants in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown Fire Department
Central
Monroe
Dayton Shriners
Middletown
City Commission
Meadowlawn
Lafayette
Charles W. Thompson
Thompson
E. H. Gregory
Vnew
Gregory
North
Lee Land Heights
Spring Hill
Terrace Hills Subdivision
Terrace Hills
Miller Road
City Planning Commission
Real Estate Transfers Across Middletown Acquisitions
A long list of real estate transfers from Middletown shows numerous buyers and sellers including Cecil Richardson to Helen Guthman and Herbert Downs to William Evans, with various lots and prices ranging from no tax to amounts like 38.50 and 28.05. Cancellations include Howard Haskins to Ann Bidg Loan and Warren Drake to Harry Finkelman among others. totals span residential lots, subdivisions, and commercial parcels across multiple neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Richardson
Helen Guthman
James Neuenswander
William Cox
Joly
Ben Williams
Herbert Downs
William Evans
Grant Moore
Ellen Moore
Robert Nelson
Country Side Realty Inc
Country Side Realty
Harry Holida
Ail
Karl Banzhaf
Frank Guyler
Lot al
Walter Manning
Nora Manning
Ralph Schleich
Amos Drury
James Carter
Ralph (Schleich
James Hasty
Floyd Dunn
James Clem
John James
Theresia Miller
Glad Co. Inc
Eugene Taylor
Berry Lawson
Kenneth Lickliter
al Ibert Canter
C. R. Greathouse
Marie Ruble
Ida Egiesson
Fannie Connoy
Creighton Valley
County Track 42 Inc
Clair Smith
Jet al
Union
Bertha
Gordon Baker
Sergent Subdl
J. E. Lewis Builders Inc
Wayne Smithson
Et al
Mi _ Howard Haskins
Ann Bidg
Warren Drake
Harry Finkelman
Millard Pelfrey
Arnold Skinner
Releue
Samuel Mérningstar
Midd
Fed
Minnie McAllen
Citizen Bidg
County
Lucille Newbrander
Oglesby
Baraits Bok
Amanda
Charlies Foley Et al
Skyview Acres
Middletown Ohio Bell strike enters fifth day
The Ohio Bell strike in Middletown reaches Day Five with long distance service mostly intact. J R Miller reports 25 percent of union employees at work while 4 469 calls were answered yesterday and local support from dairies beverage firms coal interests and others helps strikers. Joe Ponder thanks community for solidarity saying neighbors manning picket lines keep service running and townspeople are proud of Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
J. R. Miller
Middletown
Ohio Bell
Miller
Joe Ponder
Communications Workers of America Aflcio
Ponder
Six Youths Chosen for Ohio 4-H Congress at Columbus
Six youths selected by the Preble County 4-H Council represented nearly 800 county 4-H members at the Ohio H Club Congress in Columbus. Martha Garrett Nancy Buchner Phyllis Horner Harold Yost Elwood Locker and Ronald Perry attended four days at Ohio State University. They met in the State House of Representatives for a mock legislative session toured Columbus and OSU and joined forums and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Chautauqua Socials and Local Real Estate Transfers
Chautauqua social evening at Mrs. Oliver Fielder's home on Hi Avenue hosted the Chann Tanu Bridge Club. Notable real estate moves include Charles Ltitz and daughter Suzan returning to Dayton from Third Avenue, and multiple transfers to Middletown Federal Building and Loan and Barbara Park Realty with prices ranging from 1,250 to 11,000 dollars for various lots and parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Fielder
Chann-Tanu Bridge Club
Hi Avenue
Charles Ltitz
Suzan
Third Avenue
Dayton
Zens Bidg. and Loan
Amer. Bidg. & Loan
Oneida
Edward Jones
Midd
Fed
Arthur Burton
Elmo Lawson
Leamon Leger
Daniel Kothe
Harry Perkins
Virginia Neill
Charles Lukey
Barbara Park Realty
omer ‘County _ Delmar Profit
Trenton
Trinity Festival Leaders Named
Joseph Schrammast was named assistant chairman of the Holy Trinity PTA fall festival by Louis Rossi, the general chairman. The event runs noon to 11 30 p.m. Saturday Oct 12 on school grounds with numerous committee chairs appointed at the organizational meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schrammast Sight
Holy Trinity
Louis A. Rossi
Joseph H. Herr
Edith Beragen
Francis J. Wetzel
John C. Grunner
Carl Ristaneo
Jack Hogan
John da
Police Briefs: Arrests and Thefts in Local Area
Officers arrested Ernest English 22 on a non support warrant and Bradley Russell 31 on a defraud warrant. Car hubcaps were stolen from Jack Pigg’s vehicle and a glove compartment was ransacked with a $35 autometer missing from Robert Dietrich. Eunice New was locked in at Ohio Bus Station but released by a ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest English
Garfield St
Bradley Russell
West Middletown Rt. 2
Robert Dietrich
Central Ave
Ohio
Eunice New
Dixie Hwy
Miller Still Fair After Heart Attack At Middletown Game
Wade E. Miller former Middle town school superintendent remained in fair condition for a fifth day at Middletown Hospital. He was admitted Friday night after suffering a heart attack at the Middletown Fairmount football game at Barnitz Stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade E. Miller
Middletown
Middletown Hospital
Middletown Fairmount
Barnitz Stadium
Fire Alarm False Report At Crescent Boulevard And Malvern Street
A false alarm sent Companies 1 4 and the emergency squad of the Fire Department to Crescent Boulevard and Malvern Street at 2:59 P.M. yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Crescent Boulevard
Malvern Street
Area Scout Election Set For Thursday
The Pokey Griffith District of the Mound Builders Area Council will elect a district chairman two vice chairmen and district members at large tomorrow during the annual meeting at 7 30 p m in the Crystal Tissue auditorium. Council President Charles Stutenroth will install new officers and other business includes the Oct 21 25 finance campaign district re registration new units and the fall camporee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pokey Griffith
Mound Builders Area Council
Crystal Tissue
Charles Stu‘tenroth
Thieves Break Into Wayne School in Jacksonburg
Intruders pried open a cafeteria window at Wayne Township School in Jacksonburg and ransacked the kitchen. They stole $3 in cash and 14 ballpoint pens. cookies milk and ice cream were scattered. several windows were broken. Reported by Cpl Richard Metcalfe of the sheriff's department. Superintendent Maurice Ittel notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Township
Jacksonburg
Richard Metcalfé
Sheriff's Department
Maurice Ittel
Men's Bible Class to Hear Winkelman Trip
The Men's Bible Class of the First EUB Church meets tonight at 7 20. Charles Winkelman a management consultant who recently returned from his second trip to Norway will speak using colored slides. Bill Mason J Foland R Gray and S H Kitchen run the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EUB
Charles Winkelman
Norway
Bill Mason
J. Foland
R. Gray
S. H. Kitchen
Two Candidates to Receive Esquire at Lodge Initiation
Two candidates will receive the rank of esquire tomorrow night during initiation ceremonies at aew Lodge 37. Lambert will direct the event for the Knights of Noan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aew Lodge 37
Knights of Noan Lambert
Auction of Houses With Removal Requirement
Houses will be sold separately to the highest bidder. The winning bidder must raze or remove the purchased house. Keys to inspect the property are at the Board of Education Office Senior High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russ Galloway Jr
Kim Winger
Tommy Theodore
Ken Thomas
Mark Linzie
Fred Giltrow
Becky Frisby
Judy Weinstein
Priscilla Keuman
Mary Elien Dicterly
Joan Rupp
Lynn Enright
Surrey
Charles Thompson
Keystone Cops
Yesteryear
Fenwick
Middle
Town and Monroe
McKinley and
Roosevelt
William Robinson
Norvel Diver
Diver Coal & Feed Co
Philadelphia Avenue
Grimes
Main Street
Television Electrones
New Middletown Branch
Eniit
New York Tech
Jacone
United Fund
Kings Mills
Lincoln-Mercury Co
Municipal Service
Smith Farm
Maple Park
Dixie Heights
Jason Builders Inc
Joyce Moreland
Tom Florence Inc
Eugene Turner
Pleasant Valley Acres
Ralph Adams
al Monroe
Dean Myers
Albert Creekbaum
Clifton Farms
Earl Caldwell
L. A Murphy
Elzie Keeton
Alverda Hall
Cedar Knolls
Elery Williams
Jack ‘Byrum
Todhunter
Clifford Newcomb
Bnk
Madison
John Jacobs
Madison City
Delmar Profitt
Dakota Co, Inc
Frank Mahone
Citi
Congress
Trinity Festival
Jack Pigg
Yankee Rd
Riggs Funeral Home, Inc
N. Broad ST
Thursdav
Wayne School
Winkelman
LIG
Baltimore
Middletown City School Dist
Hugh Buehr
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