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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1975
Page
2
City Director of Public Service Richard Goecke attended his first Park Board meeting and left with ideas for park operations. He cautioned that rapid fixes are unlikely and noted his department now oversees parks.
Four attendees at a cadowlawn meeting supported a saturated use park plan for Whitney Park but doubted the land owner Packaging Corp of America will idle the 3.8 acre site without written assurances. City planners note no funds are available, and efforts will focus on Garfield School and Yankee Park areas for expanded recreation.
The Armco Stars Square Dance Club hosts its annual Founder's Day Dance tomorrow at Verity Middle School from 7 30 to 10 p m. Proceeds go to Middletown Area Needy Youth, aiding area children with clothing and supplies. Jerry Helt will call. event open to the public with door donations accepted.
The Preble County Sheriff's office investigates a weekday crash that left Stamper alone in a small foreign car. He reportedly hit a ditch and mailbox abutment after trying to avoid a backing vehicle as he crested a hill.
Franklin 83 year old Clifford L Berger retired grocer dies after month long illness at 521 S Main St. Surviving wife Florence and son Richard. Services Thursday Eaton Funeral Home with Masonic rites and entombment at Woodhill Cemetery. Memorials suggested to First United Methodist or Franklin Masonic Temple. Other notices include Pearl Hatton of Campton Ky and Dr Joseph Mayer economist and Miami University professor with graveside in Oxford Cemetery. Also listed are Walter Martin of Nada Ky and Dicie McIntosh of Winchester Ky with funeral details. Hamilton deaths include Robert Evans and Minnie Tracy services scheduled.
Congressman Thomas N Kindness will speak Saturday before the Loyalty Day observance by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3809. The VFW Social Center at 5049 Central Ave hosts a social hour from 6 15 to 7 15 p m followed by a program dinner and a dance with Freda Craft and the Wanderers.
A 54 year old man, Guy Billy Riebel of 578 Princeton Glendale Road, died when a crane boom twisted loose and fell at a Hamilton construction site near Third and Market streets. Two others were injured, crane operator Martin Schleiker and Roy Fincher, with injuries reported at Mercy Hospital.
VEW Post 6405 officers were chosen at 1319 Young Street. Edward Robinson was elected commander and Henry Watson senior vice commander with James Brown as junior vice commander. Other officers include Charlie B. Johnson quartermaster John Johnson judge advocate Bert Perkins chaplain Jim Wilson surgeon Theodore Bolden officer of the day. Trustees are Leon Hull Clarence Robinson and Gene Hart. Ladies auxiliary officers were selected led by Jimmie Lee Hendricks president Ophelia Shealey senior vice president Ollie Robinson junior vice president Ruthie Carter treasurer Gloria Hull chaplain Annie Mae Bolden conductress Lynetta Johnson guard. Trustees are Shirley Wright Vivian Mitchell and Mary Davis. Terms run one year.
Officers for the Military Order of the Cooties Pup Tent 64 at VFW Post 6405 were elected. Leon Hall was named commander as duties begin, with Matthew Bledsoe senior vice commander and Clarence Robinson junior vice. Additional posts filled include Johnson quartermaster and Hart adjutant among others. Trustees are Hunter and Bolden. Ladies auxiliary officers named Jelina Ferguson president and Gloria Hull senior vice president with Ruthie Carter scholarship chair. Trustees Holler Green, Ruthie Carter, and Ophelia Shealey.
The Clinic on Wheels by the Butler County TB and Respiratory Disease Association will be at the Montgomery Ward Store 700 N University Blvd Friday from 2 to 8 pm for free lung screenings. The quick test screens for early obstructive lung disease and results are mailed to the individual with any suspicious readings reported to the family physician.
The third annual Hike-Bike event by the Butler County Youth Association for Retarded Citizens raised over 18000 with 1477 walkers and cyclists. Middletown contributed 2200 to reach the 15000 goal. funds aid county programs including Middletown Adult Training Center and Camp Louella May in Somerville.
Monroe Grange will present its traveling exchange program tonight at 8 o'clock at the Elk Creek Grange Hall. The theme is A True Family Effort. Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Wingate and their son will perform a skit.
Three people were treated at Middletown Hospital after a two car collision on Ohio 122 west of Ohio 48. Michael Pergrem, 20, of Lebanon attempted to pass and struck Barbara Maloney, 30, also of Lebanon. All parties were released. a 7 year old, Karen Maloney, was among the passengers.
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