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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1978

Page

2

Middletown Area Obituaries and Funeral Notices

Obituaries list for local residents including Wood of gas Street who died at 11 16 am at a hospital after a long illness. Teresa Kamphaus Lampton of Granite City died after extended illness. infant daughter of Mrs Quin tes Jackson died at Children’s Hospital. Myrtle A Neely 77 of Lebanon died at Christ Hospital. Jodava F Sims 84 of Lebanon died at home. Myra Lodwick 80 of Lebanon died at Bethesda North Hospital. Visitation and funeral arrangements span multiple local funeral homes and churches with services and gravesides scheduled in Middletown Lebanon and surrounding areas.

Teresa Kamphaus Lampton Granite City Ill St. Elizabeth Hospital Cincinnati Middletown Hamilton George R. Jr Edward Dayton Nancy L. Ott Age Calif Oi Lynne LL Franklin da L. Wootan George Kamphaus George Meeks Norwood Walter Fischer Robert Brotzge Quintes Jackson Vance Sr Children’s Hospital Lebanon Myrtle A. Neely Christ Hospital Chester T Edwin Thomas Huntsville Ala Imogene Halcomb Betty Bailey Zack Arnold Myra Lodwick Northwood Drive Bethesda North Hospital Lodwick Dorothy Langhurst James Ann Arbor Mich Fred Or Saylor Park Charles George Hallie Suit Seifert. Hardig Maple Grove Cleves First Presbyterian Church Delhi Grocery Drive

Unusual joint summer school graduation in Middletown

In Middletown, 55 students from Middletown and Lemon-Monroe high schools graduated in a quiet joint ceremony without pomp. No valedictorian, no speeches, and casual attire marked the event led by principals James Porter and Don Altstaetter.

Middletown Lemon-Monroe Jame James Porter Middletown and Lemon Monroe High School Betty Lou Nein Lemon-Monroe High Don Altstaetter Thomas Porter

County tackles unemployment benefits for jury worker case

Prosecutor Morris voiced concern over unemployment payments in a Franklin case where a county worker claimed benefits after a single day on the job. Auditor Les Spaeth pressed for action, citing a Montgomery County ruling that voluntary exit and later eligibility do not obligate county payment. Turkelson said the office plans to act and will review whether juror or poll worker qualifies as a county employee.

Morris Clout Franklin Man Tmeoarty Les Spaeth Wiuatien Wismy Franklin Ge Ketson Ast Montgomery Turkelson

Middletown 1977 vital statistics reveal births outpace deaths

The 1977 Middletown report from the Health Department shows 605 births and 320 deaths for a population of 48,767, with heart disease and cancer as leading causes. It notes 623 patients treated at the general disease clinic, 121 vision tests, 181 hearing tests, 128 tuberculin tests in schools, and 841 nuisance complaints along with 527 food-operations inspections.

Winif Middletown Orie Department of Health Duff General Disease Clinic Health Department

Miami Jacobs College adopts four day class week

Miami Jacobs College will hold classes Monday through Thursday, cutting Friday sessions to encourage attendance. The plan, under President Charles P. Harbottle, shifts focus to early tutoring, aims to prevent learning crises, and allows makeups for weather related cancellations.

Davpon Miami-Jacobs Gaunior College Akil TV Ars Ne Pius Charles P. Harbottle Harbottle America

Deaths of Elbert R. Drake and Mary C. Smith

Elbert R. Drake, 53, of 10034 St. Young Road, died on arrival at Mercy Hospital after a work incident at the Fisher Body plant in Hamilton where he was a production carpenter. Survived by son Elbert B. Drake, daughters Phyllis Jones and Clora Drake, brother Dellas, his wife Eva preceded him in death in 1974. Funeral arrangements set at Brown Dawson Funeral Home with burial at Rose Hill Burial Park after services. Mary C. Smith, 77, of 834 Main St. had private services at family convenience, per Webb Funeral Home notice.

F Wood Gas St Idiol We Hospital Wood Tronten Eis Vative Aid Iever Ghgert F&am Kcotinwa Cornelim Kiown Commandery Rw I Civil Center Mate Tarnert Linda Ene Greene Middletown Lethoe Trenton Hartwig Ison Inc. SiSters Vs. Co . Pos Cincinnati Henevieve Lambert Nington Calif Camden Elbert R. Drake St . Young Road Mercy Hospital Hamilton Fisher Body Brown- Dawson Rose Hill Burial Park Mary C. Smith Main St Webb Funeral Home

Good Humor to Return to Springboro Streets

Springboro residents may see Good Humor back on the streets within weeks as Jim Forrester seeks council approval to operate two ice cream trucks. The council conditions permit on daylight hours and proper insurance. Councilman Tom Brown asks not to target his home before dinner.

Springboro Jim Forrester Forrester Tom Brown

Fire reports and injuries across multiple addresses

At 7:29 a.m. a fire at Sportsman's Cafe prompted Judy Miller a 36 year old resident of 1811 Baltimore St to seek hospital treatment for face cuts. Earlier at 9 p.m. a 73 year old resident of 112 S Clinton St John Brell required hospital care after breathing difficulty but was admitted in fair condition. Other calls included chest pains at 615 S Breiel Blvd for Jack Wilson 36 of 6323 Model Court admitted for treatment and Delores Centers 43 from 304 Young St treated and released after breathing difficulty.

Sportsman's Cafe Judy Miller Baltimore St John Brell S. Clinton St Grand Ave Catalpa Drive S. Breiel Blvd Jack Wilson Model Court Young St Delores

Germantown Girl Struck By Car In Accident

Six year old Lori Frey of 1418 E. Germantown was struck by a car in Germantown. The incident details were reported but not fully disclosed in the accessible text.

Germantown Lori Frey Danny R. Dixon Dayton E. Market St

Girl Fair After Gun Accident In Middletown

A 7-year-old girl, Billie Jo Combs, was listed in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after accidentally shooting her left hand with her father Edward Combs 357 Magnum pistol yesterday. Police said the bullet lodged in the ceiling. the weapon will be held 30 days for safekeeping.

Middletown Hospital Billie Jo Combs Park St Edward Combs

Three break-ins reported yesterday across homes and offices

Police reported three burglaries: a Lamplight Court apartment where a stereo system valued at 900 dollars was stolen from a fold-down attic entry. a Central Avenue podiatry office where cash and a filing key were taken. and a Hoerner Waldorf strike headquarters building ransacked with no items stolen. A car near 2504 N Verity Parkway also had a radio converter removed.

Marc Klein Les Appel Central Ave Hoerner Waldorf N. Verity Parkway Debbie Perdue Beverly Lane

Countryside YMCA drive announced progress and goals

Countryside YMCA in Lebanon plans a 600000 fund drive, aiming for completion by late fall. The 4 million project has 34 million raised. a 75000 Kresge Foundation grant depends on full goal. Marvin Young leads the effort, seeking pledges from businesses, industry, foundations and individuals.

Lebanon Jack Singerman Singerman Kresge Marvin Young YMCA Young

Hamilton woman guilty of murder

Lillian Beland, 29, of 911 Greenwood Ave in Hamilton, pleaded guilty to murder and attempted robbery for the Feb 25 stabbing death of Rubye Gaines 70 owner of Brick's Cafe. She received consecutive sentences 15 years to life for murder and 4 to 25 years for robbery.

Hamilton Ohio Reformatory Marysville Lillian Beland Greenwood Ave Rubye Gaines Brick’s Cafe Dayton St Butler County Common Pleas Robert L. Marrs

Sing Out Troy Vocalists Set at Towne Mall August 13

A 20 voice group from Troy named Sing Out Troy returns to the area for performances at Towne Mall on Sunday August 13 at 1 and 3 pm. The free shows follow a Fourth of July downtown Middletown appearance and celebrate the group's international trips as Friendship Ambassador participants in 1974 with a Romania engagement. Towne Mall sits at I 75 and Ohio 122 east of Middletown.

Troy Towne Mall Middletown U.S Romania Interstate 75 Ohio 122

Local youth chosen to represent fair program

Randy Tunnell, 17, son of Mr and Mrs James Tunnell of 907 Ellen Drive, Middletown, is selected to represent the Youth Conservation Corps at Kenyon State College Gambier Ohio and the Ohio State Fair. He is a senior at Middletown Christian School and has aided habitat work litter pickup and wildlife area maintenance near Gambier. The program teaches environmental topics canoe trips and wild food dinners with one high school credit. He will prepare booths and literature for the fair and plans to study environmental forestry.

Randy Tunnell James Tunnell Ellen’ Drive Kenyon State College Gambier Ohio Middletown Christian School

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