Middletown Water Works Funds Questioned by Auditor
City finances faced scrutiny as the Ohio Public Expenditures Council challenged the water works reserve balances while the finance director warned of possible revenue declines and the need to reduce operating funds. The debate touched on bond reserves, depreciation, annexation impacts, and school district finances.
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Middletown
Ohio Public Expenditures Council
Ohio
Butler County
Harry E. Newlin
Council
Newlin
Tax Money Collections Slow Says Butler County Official
Deputy treasurer Carl Wedekind reported early pace in tax money collections, with Middletown office at about 400 000 toward a 1 045 000 accountability. Deadline is October 24 with a 10 percent penalty after. Owners missing bills should contact the office to pay before the due date. The Middletown branch serves the city and Lemon and Madison townships. phone 21672.
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Carl Wedekind
Butler County
Middletown
Wedekind
Lemon and
Madison Townships
BRT to Demand $3 Wage Increase Nationwide
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen with 215000 members seeks a $3 daily wage rise effective Oct 1 and no expected railroad opposition. President W P Kennedy reports unanimous support from the General Chairmen's Association and approval of a 374 cent per hour rise.
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Albany
N. Y.P
Brotherhood of Railroad
W. P. Kennedy
The
Independent Union
BRT
Kennedy
Adams County Man Killed In Columbus Red Light Crash
A 35-year old Adams County man Raymond Reynolds was killed after a collision at Ohio 33 and Hamilton Road in Columbus. His female passenger was critically injured and not expected to live. Truck driver Ray Klingler, 30, of Columbus, was only slightly hurt. Deputies said Reynolds ran a red light and rammed the truck.
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Columbus
Ohio
Adams County
Ohio 33
Hamilton Rd
Franklin County Sheriff's
Raymond Reynolds
Ray Klingler
Reynolds
Turkey Group Meets in Columbus Ohio
The Ohio Turkey Association holds its annual meeting in Columbus today, gathering members for talks on industry issues and turkey production.
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Turkey
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Turkey Assn
Taxpayers Demand Action as Delinquent Taxes Remain
A taxpayer group urges county officials to use all legal methods to collect delinquent taxes. They argue the economy has stabilized and public officials must work to stabilize the cost of government services.
Middletown to Activate New Rescue Unit Tonight
A 30 man Middletown disaster rescue crew will be sworn in at 7 30 p m in Fire Station 1. Col Harry J Patterson will administer the oaths to volunteers from Box 45 and local fire departments. The $12500 unit is provided by the Federal Civil Defense Administration and will be housed at Fire Station 1 under construction on Clinton Street Columbia Avenue.
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Don Osborne
Middletown Safety Council
Earle Seidner
Middletown Superintendent of Schools
Middletown High School
Robert Truck
Jefferson School
Middletown
Cinnati Area Civil Defense
Harry J. Patterson
New Middletown
Paul Wilson
Wilson
Patterson
Box 45
North
Mayfield
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Clinton Street
Columbia Avenue
Joseph Mulligan
Jack Meeker
Joseph Duerr
Minor Mishaps Damage Cars None Injured
Three accidents were reported in the city with no injuries. At 12:12 PM on North Avenue and Shafer Street Rob ert H Tacktrapp 26 of Cincinnati collided with B D Morgan 54 of 224 Bellomonte St Morgan drove on North Avenue. Damage: 50 on each car.
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North Avenue
Shafer Street
Robert H. Tacktrapp
Cincinnati
B. D. Morgan
Bellomonte St
Morgan
Commission Sees Miracle Needed for Unified 17-Man Trade Panel
Congressional sources say it would be almost miraculous for a 17 member Foreign Economic Policy Commission to reach unanimous agreement on United States tariff and trade policy in its first White House session at 9 a.m. EST. The panel is tasked with drafting recommendations for Congress on foreign economic issues for the 1954 session.
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Washington
United States
Foreign Economic Policy Commission
White House
Congress
Heads Circus Fans Wichita Club Elects Boyle President
John W Boyle of Cleveland was elected president of the Circus Fans Association of America yesterday at the Wichita meeting.
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Wichita
Kan
John W Boyle
Cleveland
Circus Fans Assn
America
Achiever Talks Continue in Middletown JA Program
MG McCall and JA Lawler lead ongoing talks on Junior Achievement opportunities in Middletown. Lawler spoke at McKinley Junior High and will address Roosevelt Junior High, Fenwick High School, and Franklin High School on upcoming days. McCall visited Middletown High School to discuss JA prospects as home room talks wrap next Monday.
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Middletown
MG. Mce-Call
J.A. Lawler
Lawler
McKinley Junior High
Roosevelt Junior High
Fenwick High School
Franklin High School
McCall
Middletown High School
Dog Bites 3-Year-Old Boy in Face on Yankee Road
Wayne Barton, age 3, was bitten in the face by a dog yesterday at 3011 Yankee Road. Deputy Sheriff Loren Gustin reports the boy received medical treatment and a tetanus shot for protection.
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Wayne Barton
Yankee Rd
Loren Gustin
Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Against City Councilman
Canton Ohio Common Pleas Judge Paul G. Weber dismissed the $102 475 malicious prosecution suit filed by Esther Archer a Democrat representing the Fourth Ward against former councilman Fred Ca Chat The judge ruled the petition lacked facts to prove malicious prosecution Archer said she will appeal to the Fifth District Court aplicativo.
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Canton
Ohio
Common Pleas
Paul G. Weber
Esther Archer
Fourth Ward
Fifth District
Fred Ca Chat
First Ward
Archer
Ca Chat
Weber
Scout Board To Meet
The executive board of the Mound Builders Area Boy Scout Council will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Sorg Paper Co personnel office. Charles Stiles will preside.
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Mound Builders Area Boy Scout Council
Sorg Paper Co
Charles Stiles
Trains Change Schedules With Standard Time Return
Eastern Time adjustments shift several trains on the New York Central and Baltimore and Ohio lines. The Ohio State Limited southbound to Cincinnati moves to 7 41 a m. from 7 45 a m, and the Cincinnati Mercury to Cincinnati leaves at 12 54 p m. The Cleveland to Cincinnati Special heads at 5 58 p m. Eastbound Ohio State Limited departs at 4 56 p m. B and O trains alter departures at West Middletown and Detroit to Cincinnati.
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Middletown
New York Central
F. J. Zine
Ohio State Limited
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Mercury
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Baltimore and Ohio
C.E. Nungester
Toledo
West Middletown
Detroit
Extension Class Draws Too Few At First Session
Miami University extension course on International Relations offered Monday evenings at the YMCA drew too few students at its first meeting to continue. The class will reconvene next week. Topics include causes of war and the United Nations in action with emphasis on UN agencies. Three hours of undergraduate credit available, open for discussion-only attendees. Meeting time is 7 p.m.
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Miami University
YMCA
United Nations
U.N
At The Movies Paramount And Strand Listings
Paramount shows Tropical Heat Wave Dream Wife and Style Show with specific times Tuesday and Wednesday. Strand screens Park Row Con quest of Cochise Clipped Wings Ride Vaquero with listed showings and dates.
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Cochise
Lemon Township School Bond Vote Looks Slow at Polls
Only about 28 percent of Lemon Township's 4,800 eligible voters cast ballots by midmorning on a $1,500,000 school bond issue. Officials expect turnout to reach around 1,300 to 1,500 by close, with completion of a building program dependent on a 60 percent yes vote.
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Lemon Township
Monroe Village
South Yankee Road
Warren County
Turtlecreek
Township School Board
Election Board
39th Polio Victim Reported In Butler County
The 39th polio case in Butler County was reported yesterday. Mrs. Lloyd Struke, 46, of Bonham Road Oxford, was hospitalized at Mercy Hospital. She is a nurse at Miami University.
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Butler County
Lloyd Struke
Bonham Road
Oxford
Mercy Hospital
Miami University
Two Marine Veterans Returned From Service
Two veterans from Middletown and Franklin are due in San Francisco tomorrow aboard the transport Gen. R. L. Howze, according to the Associated Press. Among 565 veterans of the 1st Marine Division on board are Cpl. Joe L. South of 1928 Highland Street and Pfc. Raymond H. Cloud of Franklin.
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Middletown
Franklin
San Francisco
R. L. Howze
Associated Press
1St Marine Division
Cpl
Joe L
Highland St
Pfc
Raymond H. Cloud
Judge Upholds Fine and Jail Term for Slayings Driver
Judge Fred B. Cramer refused to suspend a jail term and fine imposed yesterday on Columbus driver Cecil McMurray for manslaughter in the May 10 crash that killed Hamilton teacher Mildred Johnson. McMurray, 50, must serve 60 days in Butler County jail, pay 250 dollars and costs, and lose driving privileges for five years. State patrolmen found an open fifth of liquor, though McMurray denied intoxication by him or Miss Johnson. Four others in the second car were injured.
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Fred B. Cramer
Columbus
Common Pleas
Cecil McMurray
Mildred Johnson
Hamilton
McMurray
Butler County
Miss Johnson
Darrtown Pike
Break-in report as teen flees home after intruder seen
Police checked a possible break-in after 15 year old Linda Hagen said a tall man stood in her kitchen doorway at 825 Tenth Ave. She escaped outside as officers arrived. intruder fled. Also, Marcellina Weathers, 2, of 1303 Young St, was arrested on a trespassing warrant and released on bond. Gus Christy reported tire theft from his car worth 50 dollars from 2845 Burbank St within six weeks.
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Linda Hagen
Tenth Ave
Marcellina Weathers
Young St
Grace Teasley
Gus Christy
Burbank St
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