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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1972
Page
2
James Weaver a man in his late 40s held an armed youth at his front porch until police arrived after he witnessed a purse snatching in front of his home. Mildred Westbrook 47 was the victim and the juvenile suspect faced delinquency charges. Weaver said his shotgun was not loaded.
Eight people were hurt and about $10,000 in damage resulted from four city traffic crashes after rain began. An ambulance from McCoy-Leffler was involved. victims were treated at Middletown Hospital. Notable injuries included Robert Asher, 43, and David Roman, 25, with police citing Asher for failure to yield.
Dr. Carl Winters of General Motors addressed about 700 high school seniors at Miami University's Middletown campus during the first SCOPE by District 667 Rotary Clubs. He urged young people to use money as a tool for home life, education, church, and taxes, while noting America’s example and Russia’s shift toward capitalism.
City Commissioner Stanley Sorrell addressed 14 new officers Friday, stressing tolerance and professionalism. Col Anson B Cook and James A Combs attended as guests. certificates were handed by Capt William Brewer after a 12 week 480 hour course started in February. Graduates included David R Agoston and others from Middletown, Oxford, and Piqua police departments.
Alden Williams 84 of 2437 Wilbraham Road received the Americanism Award from VFW Post 2409 for lifelong veteran service. He has led Harold Irsh Chapter 131 and VFW Post 7230, served as deputy chief of staff of the Ohio VFW, chaired Voice of Democracy and Poppy programs, aided DAV work for Big Brothers Inc. and Doty House, and helped plan the DAY headquarters project on Trenton Franklin Road. Von Crabil of WLWD introduced guests.
Edward J. Smith 23 and his brother Charles M. Smith 27 of Kentucky will have 10 a.m. Tuesday services at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home. Burial is Butler County Memorial Park. Visitation is 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the finers home. Edward, a former U S Marine, died Friday in a car truck crash near Paris Kentucky. Companion Charles Mason remains in critical condition at University of Kentucky Medical Center. Survived by their father Lawrence Smith Booneville Kentucky.
The Middletown Board of Education will not alter current definitions of the word black in school dictionaries. A possible next step could be a federal court challenge as supporters claim the terms foster racism. The board defended usage saying dictionaries merely reflect language and do not judge morality.
Richard M. Cox, 91, of 112 Ohio Ave., Monroe, a native of Mason and retired farmer, died at 1:28 p.m. yesterday at Middletown Hospital. He is survived by five daughters Imogene Harmon, Roberta Wright, Lucille Melampy, Lois Forkner, and Alice McCurley. a son Lawrence Cox Sr.. 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shorten Funeral Home with Rev. Warren Silven officiating.
Middletown Hospital Auxiliary launches a free daily call service for shut ins and seniors living alone. Thirteen residents signed up. seven volunteers cover each day of the week. Calls run 9 am to 4 pm from Monday. sign ups and outreach through churches, doctors, drug stores, and local banks continue.
Grace Condon age 81 of Cincinnati died yesterday in Orlando Florida. She was sister to Mrs Walter Roehl Sr of Middletown and leaves two daughters eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services set for 10 30 a m Wednesday at Strawser Funeral Home Blue Ash with cremation to follow visitation after 4 p m Tuesday at the funeral home
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