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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1978
Page
17
Timmy Turner, a seven year old with a shy look, struggles to fly his green caped kite in a calm breeze while his mother offers tips. His brother's kite soars, revealing the contrast between effort and windy luck as the family reflects on kite history from Asia to Franklin.
Spring brings warmer weather and lighter winds ideal for kite flying. A local store reports selling about 144 kites in two weeks. Safety tips include using string instead of wire and avoiding flying near electrical wires, especially on rainy days when wet string can conduct electricity.
Giant Step Inc a non profit aiding low and moderate income families to purchase or rehabilitate homes hires Jane Krebs to assist eligible families in financing. The model home at 501 18th Ave is open 1-3 daily and 2-5 pm on the first second and third Sundays or by appointment. Prices start around 25000 with Section 235 loans offering low interest and federal subsidies.
Armco brings back 82 production workers at Middletown Works after October layoffs that affected about 600. remaining 192 still laid off as attrition and stabilizing market create openings. Officials cite pension retirements in Q1 and the start of the vacation period as factors, with steel output improving from the very low first quarter 1977 level.
Clarence Edward Asbury of Middletown filed for bankruptcy in US District Court Dayton listing assets of 535 dollars and debts of 23 678 dollars.
During World War II the United States used kites as targets for anti-aircraft gunnery practice. In this area most kites are paper cloth or plastic with plane or box shapes, while imports vary from simple planes to large caterpillar shapes and even a man’s face with a mustache. Prices range from 29 cents for simple kites to up to $5 for fancier versions.
The Lemon Monroe Fighting Hornet Marching Band will lead the parade before the Cincinnati Reds season opener. Band director Chris Brandenburg said five other school bands join the march while assistant director Earl Jones assists. Peggy McClusky oversees sponsors and majorettes. The band has earned numerous awards.
Hamilton The First District Court of Appeals heard arguments in Charles Arnold's appeal of his aggravated murder conviction for the December 1974 slaying of Michael Carter, a Middletown Pittsburgh Paint Store clerk. Arnold argues denial of speedy trial, involuntary confession, and insufficient aiding-and-abetting evidence. A decision is expected later.
George L. Jewell, 40, of 110 West Home Avenue, died in the parking lot of the Trenton Fishing Club on Potter Street after an apparent hit by a car. Michael W. Nash, 63, of 233 Linda Court, said he did not know he struck anyone. An autopsy was ordered. coroner Garrett J. Boone declared death at the scene. Police, sheriff's deputies, rescue squad, and firefighters assisted. Funeral arrangements are handled by McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.
Ronald Butts of 4991 Howe Road reported to Butler County deputies that vandals placed about five pounds of eight penny nails in the bottom of his cattle feeding trough yesterday morning. He could not confirm if any cattle ingested the nails.
A 5:20 a.m. collision north of Manchester Road involved a truck carrying auto parts and another hauling soy beans. Raymond Gray, 46, Indianapolis, was cited for improper passing after attempting a pass and striking Terry Isaacs's 26, Marysville, Ohio, rig. Three lanes were blocked about an hour and two lanes remained closed into the morning.
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