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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1976
Page
2
John XXIII School will raise tuition by 70 dollars per family for the 1976 77 academic year. The increase covers higher operating costs at both campuses and a 5 percent lay teacher salary rise plus expanded staff roles. Local parish subsidies keep costs lower for Middletown Catholic families while non Catholic and nearby parish families pay higher fees.
Kenneth Kt Scott, convicted of slaying a Providence man, received a 10 year sentence in Rhode Island’s Adult Correctional Institution. Judge Joseph K Weimberger also imposed five years on probation after release, following Scott’s earlier 1973 destruction of property conviction. The crime occurred on Providence street where Scott set fire at 308 ene Street in March.
Fire crews were summoned around 1 30 a m to a home at Friend and Browns Run roads that burned yesterday. Fire Chief Richard said the house, owned by Mr and Mrs Tilden Zecher, was insured for 38000. Straw was found in the attic and closets as investigators from the German ete police and the Lata alley Regional Crime Lab probe the arson case. The home was for sale and was unoccupied.
Death notices for John Henry Johnson 65 of 921 Delaware St with 10 a.m. Saturday service at New Era Baptist Church burial Woodside Cemetery his era and family survivors include Bertha and siblings. Melville Bert Barlow unknown age died at Ivy Cottage Nursing Home Lebanon with multiple children and siblings. services 2 p.m. tomorrow at Yewald Funeral Home burial Miami Cemetery Corwin. Dan Gibson 70 of 5256 Gibson Lane services 10 a.m. Saturday Ung Funeral Home burial Woodside Cemetery. Misc funeral details include caller visists and hospital references in Middletown Franklin and Carmichael areas.
An Easter egg hunt for children 12 and under will take place Sunday at 2 pm at Forest Hills Country Club. Eleven dozen eggs are hidden. Parents should contact Mrs Jim Dineen of Flemmi to participate.
Burglars broke into the Butler County Welfare Department at 3701 Tytus Ave and then another office by climbing a partition. A file cabinet was rifled in the second office with items including a calculator and a radio worth about 90 dollars. Rex Cargill reported his apartment front door lock kicked in and personal items taken. A candy and pop machine were damaged at L and R Terminals Inc. 3800 Tyrus Ave. No other items disturbed.
Neighborhood Residents Assembly, formed by the Butler County CAC, meets tonight after 7 at the United Way Building. Discussion covers forming a food co-op to help low and moderate income families save 5 to 20 percent, in Butler County with Hamilton County. CAC outreach worker Margaret Haber notes the effort has been underway about a year and the public is invited.
Edgewood High School and Jeff Smith won first place in glaze at the 1st Annual Midwest Ceramic Show held at Hara Arena Dayton over the weekend. Smith received a trophy for his glaze work.
Butler County commissioners tentatively approved 2000 for new furnishings and 6000 for operations to move the Council on Aging into the city building this summer. The group seeks an administrative office, currently based at 1905 Columbia Ave, but space exists issues in the annex. County offices including treasurer auditor and juvenile court will also relocate to the new facility once completed.
Arthritis Foundation Neighbor-To ene Fund Drive moves to 45 N Verity Parkway in a former service station donated by Citizens Bank of Hamilton. Volunteers from Scout Troop 18 93 and Girl Scout Troop 101 join Armco staff and local helpers as drive calls go out for May 13 to 16. contact 424 6533.
Fragmented police brief describes barricades valued at $260 owned by Bulger taken from a Thornhill Lane conservation site on Twetdey. Apparent connection to a pole removal near Central Avenue and Orington Avenue is unclear. Police seek witnesses and key details.
A $300000 false arrest suit against former Middletown Warrant Officer Coy B Hall was dismissed by Butler County Common Pleas Judge Robert L Marrs. The judge found probable cause for Donald Edward Smith of Dayton to be arrested on December 17 1974 in connection with the Pitt Paint Store robbery and clerk homicide.
A large crowd watched as the city’s aerial water tower fire truck fought a blaze that damaged two Park Street homes. The John Hurley residence, 130 Park St, suffered about 11,000 in damage and 1,000 in contents while 132 Park St sustained roughly 8,000 in damage and 200 in contents. The fire began in a chair and mattress at the Hurley home and spread to siding and walls. two other hoses assisted from below. The cause was under investigation.
A new Curtis Street resident faced $6000 in losses from a fire last evening. Firefighters said James Potts left a box of clothing on a floor register while he briefly went next door for coffee, igniting the items and spreading to other room contents. The blaze damaged the room heavily with $4000 to the building and $2000 in contents lost.
A garage behind Terry English's home at 94 Malvern St burned after he attempted to start a motorcycle. The fire spread quickly. flames engulfed the structure before firefighters arrived, totaling $2,500 for the garage and $1,500 for its contents including a 1969 motorcycle and music equipment.
David Clark Middletown projects improvement manager outlines riverfront plans to the Middletown Historical Society. Ideas include walking paths picnic areas a western approach and canal area landscaping with hillside trees. He cites San Antonio riverfront as a model and mentions a future city building arts resource center.
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