Walk For Mankind aims 2000 walkers May 5
Middletown High students organize a 20 mile Walk For Mankind to raise funds for Project Concern Dr James Turpin and clinics in the Orient Mexico and Appalachia. Diane Cooper 17 leads as student director with Anna Banks 17 editor, pledging 40 percent of proceeds for a local free medical clinic as other students organize speakers and school events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Damele
James Turpin
Vietnam
Turpin
Middletown
Orient
Mexico
Appalachia
Barbara Garnett
Middletown High
Diane Cooper
Walk For Mankind
MHS
Anna Banks
Don Gloeckler
Larry White
Tom Scott
Miami Valley Project Concern
Diane
Lemon - Monroe
Fenwick
Anna
Linda Bryant
Bev Clarke
Herb Goodman
Steve Adams
Two Story House Destroyed by Fire Near Springboro Cemetery
A two story frame house owned by the Springboro Cemetery Board burned yesterday on lower Springboro Road near the cemetery. Fire Chief Dick Chenault said the origin is undetermined and the building, occupied until recently and slated for razing, could not be saved. Franklin Fire Department aided the effort as the blaze began about 6 p.m. with headway too extensive to stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springboro
Springboro Cemetery Board
Dick Chenault
Springboro Fire Department
Franklin Fire Department
The Fly Stull Spry At 76
Benny Fox, 76, billed as the last of the human flies, plans to mark his 60th anniversary by standing on his head on a five inch board eight feet out from a two story skyscraper in Orange. He recalls daring feats from age 70 dangling his daughter from a hotel perch and claims he has made no mistakes in 60 years. He performed without nets, credits balance and step awareness for longevity, noting astronauts rely on safety devices. Fox, born in 1895 in Rochester Indiana, began as a circus aerialist in 1911 and has worked across America and in 29 foreign nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaheim
Calif
Benny Fox
Fox
Kelly
Joe Powers
Orange
Betty
Houston
Tex
Rochester
Ind
America
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
A list of marriage licenses shows Stanley Ellis Shepard, 24, Armco employee, and Margaret Elaine New, 24, secretary, of Monroe and Franklin area couples Gary Lynn Calton, 18, service station operator, with Marcella Drive address, and Diane Jane Phipps, 18, 6501 Germantown Road. Michael Ray Richard, 21, U.S. Air Force, and Deanna J. Williams, 22, 2400 Waneta Street. Ricky Lynn Gentry, 19, laborer, and Donna Jean Cox, 21, secretary, both of Franklin area. Charles Wayne Hangkers, 22, Fisher Body employee, and Sharon Kaye Lee, 20, rate checker, of Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Ellis Shepard
Armco
Alexandria Road
Margaret Elaine New
Old Street
Monroe
Gary Lynn Calton
Marcella
Franklin
Diane Jane Phipps
Germantown
Michael Ray Richard
U.S Air Force
Millard Drive
Deanna J. Williams
Waneta
Ricky Lynn Gentry
Laborer
Mohawk Street
Donna Jean Cox
Secreary
Glenmore Drive
Charles Wayne Hangkers
Fisher Body
Wayne-Madison Road
Trenton
Sharon Kaye Lee
Marquis Files Paternity Suit in London
The Marquis of Londonderry, a 33 year old landowner, sues over the paternity of his 17 month old heir Viscount Castereagh. Defendants are his ex wife Georgie Fame and the infant viscount. Case details are not public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London (Ap
Marquis of
Londonderry
Viscount Castereagh
Georgie Fame
York University instructors urged to pledge drug policy in classrooms
In YORK England instructors at York University are asked to sign a pledge to assure parents they will not advocate drug use in classrooms. The campaign stems from perceived student disregard for rules, according to college authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
England
York University
Student Ties In rs Math Test At Cincinnati Tournament
Richard Hollenbaugh of Middletown High School tied for third in the 13th annual mathematics tournament run by the Engineering Society of Cincinnati. About 100 area students competed under the auspices of the Mathematical Association of America the Society of Actuaries and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Richard’s teacher Mrs Herbert McBain accompanied him to Cincinnati for the event. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Hollenbaugh of 4809 Earl Ave. He previously placed 11th in a large statewide test with 4 000 participants from 250 schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hollenbaugh
Middletown High School
Engineering Society of Cincinnati
Herbert McBain
MHS
Richard
Cincinnati
Robert E. Hollenbaugh
Earl Ave
Honors Set for Masons
A 65-year service pin will be presented to W. D. Vorhis of 2502 Flemming Road on Tuesday by Lincoln Lodge No. 693 F and A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Vorhis
Flemming Road
Lincoln Lodge
F.&a.m
Wreck injures two women at Main Street collision
Two women were hurt in a three car crash at 801 S Main St at 540 pm. Mrs Alvina Simpson 41 of 509 16th Ave suffered head injuries and was admitted to Middletown Hospital. Molly Adams of 565 16th Ave was treated for head and knee lacerations. Elmer E Watkins 28 of 507 Crawford St was cited for failure to yield while turning left. his 1963 car was a total loss. Compton's parked car at 801 S Main St was damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
S. Main St
Alvina Simpson
16Th Ave
Molly Adams
Elmer E. Watkins
Crawford St
Village copper praised for gentle policing in England
Local villagers complain to police about transferring a friendly patrolman who made few arrests. Grocer defends Bill Othen a 24 year veteran saying he won t nick you for not having lights on at night. He ll just tell you to put them on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marden
England
Bill Othen
Woman drives into station to flee possible abductor
A Middletown woman told police she drove her car into a Sohio service station in the Manchester area to escape a man who approached her at 10:15 p.m. in the Manchester Motor Inn parking lot. He demanded directions and hinted at killing her, then fled when she swerved into the station lot. The man may have carried a possible weapon hidden near her seat.
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Middletown
Manchester Motor Inn
Germantown Road
Franklin-Trenton Road
Sohio Station
Status of Girls in Explorer Posts Sparks Policy Talk
Joy Jones reports a heated debate among Explorer posts as girls gain full membership questions about Eagle rank Philmont eligibility and Camp Hook rise. Scout executive Russ Chafin notes no national policy yet and details unit dues, associate status, and mixed-gender camps with separate quarters.
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Camp Hook
Middletown
Explorer
Russ Chafin
Mound Builders Area Council
Nationaleadquarters
Philmont
Eli
Minn
National
Chafin
Yale ad pros urged to help end Vietnam war
More than 200 advertising professionals gathered at Yale to discuss Project Unsell a media campaign aimed at countering government messaging in support of U S involvement in Indochina The plan calls for quick clear messages by May 11 with a six person review panel including Yale President Brewster and former officials to judge the ads
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale University
U.S
Pentagon
David B. McCall
New York
LaRoche, McCaffrey and McCall
Unsell
Yale
Ira Kerken
Brookfield
N.Y
Kerken
Project
Kingman Brewster
Marine Corps
David M. Shoup
Japan
Edwin O. Reichauer
No Easter Visits To East Berlin
BERLIN AP Communist East Germany again refused to allow West Berliners to visit East Berlin over Easter. The East German press office blamed West Berlin for blocking broad negotiations. Premier Willi Stoph had proposed Easter passes if talks on outstanding problems began, but West Berlin Mayor Klaus Schuetz replied that Easter passes should be discussed first. there have been no wall passes for five years.
Pair To Face Weapons Count
Two Dayton men, Jessie Hicks aged 23 and Leroy Jones aged 25, were seen on Yankee Road then at Second Avenue and Main Street at 5 45 a m. Hicks carried a paring knife and a nylon stocking. Jones discarded a nylon stocking and a 22 caliber revolver. Police report Jones is wanted for parole violation in Montgomery County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Middletown
Merle Stethem
Roger Knabel
Wilbur Art
Jessie Hicks
Leroy Jones
Yankee Road
Second Avenue
Main Street
Hicks
Jones
Montgomery County
Intruders Hit Camper Store in Whirlpool City
Police report a break in at Carousel Camper Sales at 1959 Central Ave. Thieves took a large quantity of camper and trailer tools and equipment. Manager George Meece Jr. lists items including an intercom, portable TV, three electric drills, wrenches, 25 drill bits and $18. Entry believed by force occurred late Friday or early Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carousel
Central Ave
George Meece Jr
Sons Elect New Chief For Italian Lodge 2142
Michael J. Diorio was elected grand venerable of Frank D. Vitori Lodge 2142 of the Order of Sons of Italy to serve a no year term starting April 20. He succeeds Carl Amatulli who completes four years as the lodge’s top officer. Other officers elected to assume duties April 30 include Nick Vitori Dr Jim Puccio Frank Capozzi Harold Pierce Rivizzino Mike Ostellano Jim Amatulli Steve Daley Justin Micomonaco Fred DeBiasi Tony DeBiasi Carl Amatulli and Dr Rivizzino as grand delegates and masers of ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Diorio
Frank D. Vitori
Order of Sons of Italy
Nick Vitori
Jim Puccio
Frank Capozzi
Harold Pierce
Grand Financial
Rivizzino
Mike Ostellano
Jim Amatulli
Steve Daley
Justin Micomonaco
Fred ‘DeBiasi
Tony DeBiasi
Grand Sentinel
Carl Amatulli
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Josh
Marquis
Alcoholics Anonymous
Westinghouse Appliances
Westinghouse
Melampy
Masonic Temple
J. L. Glass
Ed. M . Cracken
Clayson Phillips
Earl M. Brown
Vorhis
JOY Jones Journal
Philmont Scout Ranch
New Mexico
Sellers
New Haven
Conn
East Berlin
BEN Ligon’s
Organization
Your Heart Association
Jack Frisbie
Butler Co
Heart Association
Verity Hall
McKnight Drive
Chick
Union Sanitary Sweepstakes
Park St
2Nd Ave
Studio Theater
Grand Ave
Gideon Ra
Poasttown
Mobile Home Court
Trenton Shopping Center
Carlisle Shopping Center
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