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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1975

Page

2

Three area firms named in Ohio Civil Rights charges

Kings Island in Cincinnati Diamond International Corp in Cincinnati and Golden Tee Roller Skating Center in Cincinnati charged with probable discrimination by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Complaints involve gender hiring at Kings Island, race and color firing at Diamond plants, and hat policy at Golden Tee.

Kings Island Diamond International Corp Cincinnati Golden Tee Ohio Civil Rights Commission Nelson OCRC Emily Davies Glendale Diamond Stephanie Phillips Middletown

Middletown Bicentennial events announced for year

The Middletown Bicentennial Planning and Coordinating Committee unveiled a year long schedule of events through December at the Middletown Mall shopping centers high schools and the Miami University Middletown campus. Trustees elected included Donald Altstaetter Eugene Bennett Tom Blake Paul Christiansen James Kunkler and Frank Neal. Scheduled events include an April 18 Paul Revere play at John XXIII Elementary School a Smithsonian Exhibit May 18 at MUM and various exhibits concerts parades and fairs through July August November and December with items such as a Fourth of July festival and Hometown Heritage days a German Band performance and a Colonial Christmas exhibit.

Middletown Donald Altstaetter Eugene Bennett Tom Blake Paul Christiansen James Kunkler Frank Neal John XXIII Paul Revere Smithsonian MUM Middletown Historical Society Middletown High School Art and Craft Guild Jefferson Road

Retired Armco official Deutemeier dies at 77

William H. Deutemeier 77 former Armco International treasurer died at Middletown Hospital after a heart attack at home. Survived by wife Helen and brother Herbert. Cremation planned with ashes buried at Catawba. Memorial service time and venue pending. Arrangements by McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home. No visitations. Hamilton Deaths Mae Stirn 67 noted.

William H. Deutemeier Armco International Middletown Hospital Central Ave Armco Steel Corp Helen Herbert West Palm Beach Fla Catawba McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Man named to board of Miami University

John C. Jurgensen, 42, of Cincinnati was appointed to the Miami University board as contractor and Ohio Contractors Association director. He succeeds J. Paul McNamara whose term expired Feb. 28 according to the governor’s office.

Columbus John C. Jurgensen Cincinnati Miami University Jurgensen Ohio Contractors Association J. Paul McNamara

Youth, 17, charged in 2 car crash

A 17 year old on Tytus Avenue was charged with careless operation after a two car crash at 1604 North Breiel Boulevard. Harold Combs 17 of 4112 Tytus Avenue drove a car owned by Darrel Callahan causing about 1600 dollars in damages. Virgil Clark and Kathaleen Clark of 1604 Breiel were reported injured but not treated at Middletown Hospital.

Tytus Avenue 1604 N. Breiel Blvd Harold Combs Tytus Ave Darrel Callahan Middletown Hospital Virgil Clark Kathaleen Clark 1604 N. Breiel Blvd Clark Breiel Combs

Fire at Jimmie Wilson Residence Causes $700 Loss

An overheated french fryer started a kitchen fire at 2111 Sherman Ave yesterday afternoon. The blaze damaged the kitchen cabinets and wall around the stove, with $500 to the building and $200 to contents. Wilson used a garden hose to extinguish the fire before firefighters arrived.

Jimmie Wilson Sherman Ave Wilson

Cyclist Timothy Dorman Killed in Findlay Collision

Findlay police said 19 year old Timothy Dorman of Findlay died Tuesday after his motorcycle collided with a car in the city.

Findlay, Ohio Timothy Dorman Findlay

Springboro Lions Auction Set for April 26 at High School

Springboro Lions Club schedules an auction to fund community projects on Saturday April 26 starting at noon at Springboro High School grounds. Donors should call Lowell Haws or John Wirebaugh to arrange item pickup.

Springboro Springboro Lions Club Springboro High School Lowell Haws John Wirebaugh

Trenton Firemen Begin Annual Home Inspections

The Trenton Fire Department this week starts its annual inspections covering south and east of the B&O rail tracks. Firemen go door to door asking residents if they want the service and will look for fire hazards while offering guidance. Participation is voluntary.

Trenton Trenton Fire Department B&o

Car Crash Injures Local Man On Yankee Road

A Vail Avenue resident, Charles Kramer, 28, was slightly injured when his car left the curb at Yankee Park and hit a tree about 1 am. He was treated at Middletown Hospital. Police charged him with careless operation and intoxicated in a motor vehicle. The report also notes historic references to the 1789 House of Representatives and local city inspection plans for April and May, with Fire Chief Harold Poplin directing residents to contact the fire station if not contacted.

Vail Avenue Yankee Road Taylor Street Charles Kramer Vail Ave Middletown Hospital Yankee Park Harold Poplin

Patrol promotes Lt. Rice to staff lieutenant

Lt. Thomas W. Rice of the Ohio State Highway Patrol has been promoted to staff lieutenant and named second in command of the Patrol Academy. He joined the patrol in 1960 and has served at Post 9. He is a Chillicothe High School alumnus and studied at Wilmington College UC and Northwestern University Traffic Institute. He and his wife with two children live in Westerville.

Thomas W. Rice Ohio State Highway Patrol Rice Chillicothe High School Wilmington College University of Cincinnati Northwestern University Traffic Institute Westerville

Franklin committee eyes post office relocation plans

The downtown development committee in Franklin will discuss alternatives for moving the post office after a meeting with U S Rep Thomas Kindness. Topics include retaining the Main Street building as a substation and potential relocation of the state liquor office.

Franklin U.S Thomas Kindness Philip Robison Franklin Post Office Bernard Ejcchholz Simon Strong Downtown Business Association Main Street Robison S. Main St

Seven Mile to Hire Wayne Life Squad for Emergency Service

The Seven Mile village council approved a one year contract with Wayne Township trustees to provide life squad emergency service for residents. The town will pay 600 dollars annually. The life squad has one ambulance stationed at the Seven Mile firehouse. The council also approved annexation of 16 acres on E Ritter Street for Ed Meeks to develop 13 homes with a new water line paid by the village initially and recouped from user charges.

Seven Mile Wayne Township Seven Mile Life Squad John Witzleb Life Squad E. Ritter Street Witzleb

John La Farge’s stained glass windows mark his greatest success

John La Farge achieved his most notable acclaim through the creation of stained glass windows, establishing a lasting impact on the art form and solidifying his reputation as a master craftsman.

John la Farge

Breast Cancer Epidemic Warned At Middletown Crusade Dinner

Dr Myron Moskowitz of the University of Cincinnati warned of an epidemic of breast cancer beginning at age 35 while speaking at the Middletown Butler County Cancer Society Crusade dinner at Brown's Run Country Club. He described early detection efforts and noted five to ten cases per thousand screened. The drive aims to raise $46 000 for local cancer work.

Joy Jones Myron Moskowitz University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Butler County American Cancer Society Brown’s Run Country Club Cincinnati

Franklin Library weighs weather warning system plan

Franklin Public Library trustees meet to discuss buying a tone alert unit connected to the weather teletype system at the Franklin police. They ratified a medical insurance plan by joining the township group to meet minimum member requirements. Remodeling of the old furnace room is underway with an outside unit already installed.

Franklin Franklin Public Library Fred Byers Franklin Police

Collision injures two youths on S Marshall Road

Two cars damaged in a late night collision on S Marshall Road near Creekview Drive. Charles Harrison 19 and Timothy Donisi 16 reported injuries but were not treated at Middletown Hospital. Estimated damage 400 dollars per vehicle. No citations issued.

S. Marshall Road Creekview Drive Charles Harrison Arcadia Drive Marshall Timothy Donisi Nelbar St Harrison Donisi Middletown Hospital

Stolen Cars Torched in Franklin Field Fire

Two cars reported stolen were destroyed by fire in a field off Walnut Street as Fire Chief Howard Harville checked ownership. Fires occurred at 10:23 and 10:26 p.m. a grass blaze off Virginia Avenue earlier, blamed on children playing with matches. the grass fire was contained with minimal damage.

Franklin Walnut Street Howard Harville Virginia Avenue Harville

Germantown Charter Commission petition deadline set

The Germantown Charter Commission petition deadline is April 24 with forms from the Montgomery County Board of Elections. Voters on June 3 will decide if a charter commission forms and which 15 candidates will serve, drawing up a village charter within one year. Tim Howard can provide candidate information.

Germantown Montgomery County Board of Elections Germantown Charter Commission Tim Howard

Burglary Reports Musical Equipment Theft On Jefferson Road

Overnight break-in at Diane Stamper 3224 Jefferson Road netted more than 1000 dollars in gear including an 800 dollar guitar and 125 dollar amplifier. Her car was vandalized and a broken window screen allowed rear entry. Front door left open next morning.

Diane Stamper Jefferson Road Stamper Auto Helen Maze Burbank St Harley Wilson Gideon Road Wilson Central Avenue

Woman Hospitalized After Two Car Crash in Middletown

Lettie Music, 74, of 2006 Pearl Street, was admitted in fair condition after a two car collision at Grand Avenue and Marshall Road at 12 39 yesterday. Passengers Ida Owens, 22, and Gary Owens, 32, and Beatrice Alexander, 53, treated and released. Music vehicle northbound pulled out from Marshall stop sign causing about 700 and 500 dollars damage respectively. No citations issued.

Middletown Hospital Grand Avenue Marshall Road Lettie Music Pearl St Ida Owens Gary Owens Beatrice Alexander Fernwood St Music Auto Marshall Alexander

Distributive education participants honored at Middletown banquet

Middletown High School distributive education students and their employers were celebrated at a banquet held at the Bonanza Sirloin Pit. Special awards went to David Adams Dorothy Edwards Dan Fisher Debi Hatton Pam McVay Charlotte Smith and Gladys Trammell for competition participation in Cincinnati. Certificates of appreciation were given to local businesses including Creative World Ceramics Dayton South Truck Stop Dempster General Tire Dillman Foods Cohn's Ace Hardware Eastern Bowling Lanes C E Greathouse Inc Lamark Discount Drugs Middletown Welding Center Middletown News Agency G C Murphy Cassano Pizza King Rinks Department Store Sickles Overhead Garage Doors and Twin Fair Department Store.

Middletown High School David Adams Dorothy Edwards Dan Fisher Debi Hatton Pam McVay Charlotte Smith Gladys Trammell Creative World Ceramics Dayton South Dempster General Tire Sales & Service Dillman Foods Cohn’s’~ Ace Hardware Eastern Bowling Lanes C.E. Greathouse Inc Lamark Discount Drugs Middletown Welding Center Middletown News Agency G.C. Murphy Co Cassano Pizza King Rink’s Sickles Twin Fair Department Store

Middletown Trio Faces St Henry Withrow On Its Academic

The Middletown team Bruce Helsel Bob Kent and Steve Petrou will challenge St Henry and Withrow High Schools on the It s Academic program scheduled to air at 1 p m Sunday on channel 5 The show was taped last Thursday and features a local competition among schools.

Middletown High School St. Henry and Withrow High School Channel 5 Middletown Bruce Helsel Bob Kent Steve Petrou

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Tabbi Gordon Gladstone Temple Beth Sholom Yarmulka Robert Nelson Abigail U.S. Armed Forces Cg&e Armco Hamilton Mae Stirn Beissinger Klaus Weigel Board of Miami Springboro Lions Kramer House of Representatives Patrol Lt. Rice ST. Thomas Rice Post Office Franklin Committee Seven Mile Squad Wayne Ed Meeks Franklin Library Charlotte Egelston MHS Henry Block FIR Manchester Ave E. 2Nd & High Sears
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