Frost poems recited as Grandpa dies and Will Geer dies
Los Angeles with AP reports that Will Geer, 76, famed for The Waltons, died of respiratory arrest at Midway Hospital after retreating from the blacklist era activism. His family recited Robert Frost poems at his side and sang This Land Is Your Land. Geer, a longtime liberal activist, had been hospitalized since March 3. He revived Grandpa Walton for CBS and mentored Ellen Corby. He had decades of stage film and TV credits and was a prominent antiwar civil liberties advocate.
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Parked car rammed into pole in city street crash
A Carlisle man driving a 38 year old hit a parked car on Central Ave damaging a telephone pole and a fire hydrant. The parked car owned by Mamie Lou Edwards of Cincinnati was totaled. Police say the other driver fainted during the eastbound collision. Earlier a Tytus Avenue woman lost control on First Avenue near Leibee Street and damaged a fire hydrant and two traffic signs. Teresa Murphy charged with careless driving.
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Mamie Lou Edwards
Cincinnati
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Tytus Ave
Windows shattered at two Elk Creek homes
Butler County deputies received reports from Two Elk Creek Road residents of vandalism early Saturday. Frank Emmett of 733 Elk Creek Road said a rock shattered a window at his home, while Clifford Maddox of 7322 Elk Creek Road reported six small windows broken by a bottle thrown at his residence.
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Butler County
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Clifford Maddox
Hanna sentenced to prison for federal fraud case
Former Rep. Richard T Hanna a California Democrat and the first congressional figure charged in the Korean iu n scandal was sentenced by Chief District Judge William Bryant to six months to three years in prison He pleaded guilty March 17 to one count of conspiracy to defraud the government and faced up to five years in prison with a $10 400 fine.
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California
William Bryant
Congress
It's time for weed control in Middletown parks
The Middletown Division of Parks and Recreation urges property owners to manage noxious weeds like poison oak and ivy. Licensed mowing firms may be hired and a list will be provided. chemicals can control weeds along fences and crevices. Tall weeds dry in heat, creating fire hazards, especially when mowed and left to dry. City ordinances allow mowing of overgrown lots, with fees billed to owners and liens possible if unpaid. Call the park office at 425-7743 to report unmaintained property.
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County Clerk of Courts
Court won t review Hearst conviction
The Supreme Court refused to review Patricia Hearst s 1976 bank robbery conviction with only Justice Brennan voting to hear the case He would have limited the review to the admissibility of jailhouse conversations Hearst may seek reconsideration within three days though such requests are rarely granted Orrick may order continued freedom or reduce the term to probation Hearst faced potential 14 months before parole after her eight week trial
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Deaths and Funerals Local Middletown Area Figures
Barbie Jo Hedges 5 died after being struck while walking in Lexington Kentucky Saturday evening. Survived by Dallas Michael Hedges and siblings Dallas Jr Tony Lee Marea Mae Geneva Tester Earl Hedges. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joseph R Baker Funeral Home. Burial Butler County Memorial Park.
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Wolfe County
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Lawsaw
Middletown Area YMCA Schedules Family Life Discussion
A public session titled Family Life Discussion will be held tomorrow from 7 30 to 9 pm at the Middletown Area YMCA to explore resources for family life and to plan topics of concern for the family unit. A follow-up on Dr John Delp's seminar and related topics will also be addressed. The Y recently received 37000 in funds to develop family life programs.
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YMCA
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Wildwood Elementary to host band and choir PTO night
Wildwood Elementary School hosts a PTO meeting joined by a band and choir concert tomorrow in the school auditorium led by Don Harkrader and Miss Virginia Toth with an intermediate gym program by Sue Crain. The officers’ election is on the agenda and the event should run about an hour.
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Circus at Wilson Elementary Tomorrow
Wilson Elementary students from kindergarten through fifth grade will stage a circus tomorrow night at 7 30 p.m. Teachers dress as clowns for the show and act to entertain parents and guests. Admission is 50 cents.
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Spring shopping spree brightens Middletown area offers tools and decor
After a long winter residents browse PK Middletown for yard tools from hand rakes to Toro mowers and privacy fences in several heights. Ewald's Pet Shop promotes flea tick collars and repellents. Margaret's Wallpaper Shop offers AeroLux solar shades and installation. Cambridge Inn runs Spring Fling specials through April 30 with low prices on mushrooms lettuce strawberries and pie. Office Outfitters features Smith Corona typewriters and Sharp calculators. Filson's promotes spring coats and fashion. Armbruster Florists offers Mother's Day bouquets and Danish porcelain pieces from West Germany and Denmark.
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