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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1976
Page
13
The Butler County CAC launches a weatherizing drive funded mainly by the Ohio EDCD to weather strip seal replace and insulate homes for low income residents. Applications are through CAC at 337 Chestnut St Hamilton or Mrs. Margaret Haber at 422 6383 Middletown.
Police push plans to install a second bank in most cells to raise capacity from 36 to 64, plus trusties to 68. Jails near total occupancy since June opening. cost about 7000 dollars. Doorway cut and dayroom upgrades proposed for safety. county jail at capacity limits city intake.
Seventy nine youths completed an eight to ten week job stint under the Job Opportunity program of Middletown's Department of Human Resources. Fifteen youths found work privately or through try. Budget reached 38000 with 33945 contributions as wage rates rose from 1.45 to 2.30.
Police investigated several weekend burglaries highlighted by a $620 loss at Robert Nickell's home on Riviera Drive where a rear door was forced open and several items vanished. Two men treated at Middletown Hospital after a traffic accident on Greenbush Road were James D. Howard and Garry Oliver. Auto Electric on North Main Street and Tytus Avenue had a break in with a pried pop machine and ransacked drawers. exact losses unclear. State Liquor Store also involved in an incident foreground.
Middletown area residents hear Butler County Sheriff Robert Walton discuss his office functions and jurisdiction at the Sertoma Club meeting. The event starts at 6 30 p.m. at the Manchester Inn 44 S Main St. A spate of local thefts include seven whisky bottles worth 34 65 from a store rear window a $50 cash and AM FM tape unit stolen from Michael Blankenship’s home and a stolen $200 check from Debra Kelley’s mailbox.
Franklin police say an argument led to the stabbing of Richard Johnson 19 at 3812 Kenny Lane. The incident occurred about 3 a.m. at Dorothy Hensley 10 N Main St with four others present. Johnson was treated at Middletown Hospital then Christ Hospital Cincinnati and is in fair condition.
Kathy Cast 19 of 1210 First Ave. was treated at Middletown Hospital after her car rear ended Linda Roberts 25 also of 1210 First Ave. on Grand Avenue at Jackson Lane. Police cited brake failure as cause. Roberts car $75 damage Cast car $400. No charges.
Lisa Barr seven of 4315 Central Ave was treated at Middletown Hospital after being hit by a car on Manchester Road at the Penn Central crossing. Police report the 1:35 p.m. accident occurred as Shirley Ridge 42 of 4112 Lida Lane drove east and the child ran from the east curb.
The Manchester Road crossing near McGee's Supermarket will be closed for five days for street improvements. Middletown officials say the crossing should reopen by Saturday.
The Middletown newspaper for August 2, 1976 reports local civic events, community notices, and brief updates from area schools and businesses. Names and places are listed in short notices.
The Warren County sheriff's department K-9 unit is two thirds funded after a second German Shepherd donation. Baron and Smoke, donated by Cincinnati Police K-9 handler and a Felicity resident, will be trained by Sgt. Arnold Smith and deputies William Spurlock and Harold Metcalf. A third dog is sought to increase patrol capability amid rising burglaries.
The Jeannette Nieder lander Quilt Group will meet tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the Middletown Public Library. Persons interested in all kinds of needlework are invited to attend.
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