Window Escape Fire Causes Heavy Home Loss
Firemen stated a cigarette dropped into a chair sparked the blaze, causing heavy damage to the home. The incident, captured in Spencer Photo, left injuries avoided amid the smoke and flames.
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1971
Page
14
Firemen stated a cigarette dropped into a chair sparked the blaze, causing heavy damage to the home. The incident, captured in Spencer Photo, left injuries avoided amid the smoke and flames.
Farmersville area farmers face heavy losses as the Farmersville Exchange Co. closes and enters receivership. Plaintiffs Donald Steele, John H. Wetta, Pauline Wetta, and Donald Lakes allege $800,000 in damages and seek a class action ruling. They accuse manager Ellis Klingelsmith and others of negligence amid grain shortfalls and unpaid checks.
Lebanon hosts a charity fashion show on May 2 at Lebanon High School from 2 to 5 p.m. to raise funds for Mary Haven Childrens Home bus needs. Organizer Melody Morgan and director Gerry Hinds lead a local committee. children from the home will model with Middletown residents Pat Childress and Sharon Price. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children.
Mrs. Ricardo Ballon testifies in Milwaukee Circuit Court that her husband dropped her at her mother's home after their wedding four years ago and never returned. She alleges he said he would come back but did not, prompting an annulment filing.
Lt. Gov. John W. Brown will keynote the Annual Man of the Year Award Banquet April 29 at the Congress Inn. A longtime Ohio official, Brown has held two executive roles in the state and will address Monroe’s community leaders and attendees. Reservations can be made via Webb Flower Shop or chamber members.
WEST MIDDLETOWN The Madison High School senior class lists 38 students on the honor roll for the third nine weeks. Names include Dawn Thornberg Sandy Shaffer Rhonda Myers Irma McGilothin Cathy Mann Sharon Garcia Priscilla Cunningham Phyllis Bowling Leslie Mandell Dan Littmann Brenda Gay Jenny Perry Susan Richmond Theresa Langworthy Melinda Hoskins Larry Hagaman Darlene Greene Melody Clifford David Alsip Steve Hatfield Sharon Foxx Betsy Bauer Martin Smith Carol Drury Vickie Helton Paul Smith Eugenia Pelfrey Judie Benton Jim Cox John Weaver Jim Thorpe Wanda Shortt Debbie Kimmel Brenda Jones Debbie Harris Barb Guest Davona Coldiron Judy Branin. Juniors include Paul Leis Pam Barner Glenda Bailey Sheree Combs Charles Rhoads Susan Ransom Kathie Gay Debbie Wells Larry Carpenter Debbie Owens Sharon McCray Dave Downing Pam Gillespie Greg Dehart Candy Daniel Susan Whitt Brenda Shackelford Jim Patton Donna Combs Brenda Rick Todd Ken Stewart Scott Short Dutch Sheets Phyllis Sharrett Kathy Nickell Liz Paul Ken Marts Mike Lanham Linda Gay Debbie Creekbaum Jack Blanton Larry Bartlett. Sophomores include Joyce Richardson Wayne Poffenbarger Steve Orth Lita Garcia Jeff Brown Charlotte Applegate Walter Mitler Steve Simpkins Jim Rhoads Rick McKinney Jan Knotts Vicki Clifford Susan Monce Nancy Wolf Jerry Turnbow Sharon Robinson Debbie Miller Joe Roosa Jeff Johnson Dan Dalton Terry Ponder Vickie Kroger Bryan Canter Sheila Yarber Debbie Webb Betty Waggoner Doug Shepherd Dorothy Myers Steve Belec.
AMARILLO Texas AP report notes John E Scott and his wife Mrs Scott marked their 70th wedding anniversary. He is 94 a former teacher and farmer who still tends a garden. She is 91. Their six children six grandchildren and six great grandchildren attended.
Carlisle The Society for Handicapped Children has been approved to join the Charity Bazaar at Dayton Mall this Saturday. The group sponsors a school for exceptional children and a Community Sheltered Workshop, funded by parent work projects and donations. Items include Happy the Helper toy dogs, bake sale goods, and gift wrap items as mothers of students sponsor booths.
About 50 Morrow residents attended the first Morrow Of Tomorrow meeting led by Warren Reed Beauford Conner and Charles Hamilton. Letters were mailed to residents to collect issues from utilities flood control planning law enforcement and recreation. Superintendent Homer Oliver noted possible 12 month school years while Mayor Mitten and Ken Schuster discussed teen recreation and Alpine Club pool costs. Next meeting is May 10 with officer elections and ongoing monthly sessions planned.
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