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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1973

Page

2

Fifth candidate files for Trenton city council race

Oliver McKinney of 410 E Aberdeen Drive has filed for one of four seats on Trenton City Council. Incumbents Madoffori Roth and Specht filed earlier. Orlin Moore was the fourth. Mayor Ennis will not seek re election. McKinney, a 12 year city resident and 21 year Armco Steel employee, emphasizes youth and aged programs and freedom of choice in government. He and his wife Helen have two children Rebecca and Jeff.

Trenton Oliver McKinney Aberdeen Drive McKinney Butler County Board of Elections John Madoffori Ed Roth Ron Specht Orlin Moore State St Carl Ennis Trenton Council Knothole Se Servig Edgewood Helen Rebecca Jeff

YMCA to Start 1973 Membership Drive Orientation

The YMCA begins a series of orientation meetings for volunteer solicitors for the 1973 membership campaign. The Armco Middletown Works session is at 4:20 in the new maintenance building. The program includes staff introductions, kit distribution, enrolling mechanics, and division quota assignments.

YMCA Armco Middletown Works William Moore Armco Middletown Works Neigh

Alert citizen foils break in at Germantown store

Police planned to file charges against the Germantown driver of a car tied to a burglary attempt at Schenck's Furniture Store on Germantown Pike. An alert citizen's call helped police arrest a parolee at the scene. a second suspect fled into a field and remained at large.

Germantown Schenck Germantown Pike Donald Exline

Robbery at Cassano Pizza King in Franklin

Franklin police investigated an armed robbery at Cassano Pizza King 301 North Main Street shortly before midnight. Manager Charles R. Gilbert said a lone man in a ski mask with a large revolver ordered two customers and two employees to the rear and forced entry to the safe, with an undetermined cash amount taken. The suspect was described as in his 40s. Gilbert said he believes the theft is insured.

Franklin Cassano Pizza King N. Main St Mike Campbell Ron Pressler Charles R. Gilbert Gilbert the Journal Today

Revival services at Shiloh Tabernacle this week

The church hosts a revival series from today through Friday at Shiloh Holiness Tabernacle of the Universe. Pastor Rev. Reva Payne will speak at the 7:30 p.m. services each evening.

Shiloh

City Commissioners to Meet With Light Agenda

City Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. in the City Building commission chambers to review a light agenda. They will consider terminating and authorizing new contracts for work in downtown and neighborhood development programs as the new action year begins in July. Mrs. Ferner, longtime Middletown Municipal Court reporter, plans to speak before the meeting with statements from J. J. Lamb appearing in The Journal. Mrs. Slough says she resigned over conditions in the court offices citing absences during afternoon hours and concerns about warrants and Small Claims Court administration.

City Building Commission Ferner Middletown J J. T. Lamb Slough Lamb Lou Rossi Rossi Small Claims Court

Man Arrested at Emergency Room in Middletown

A 44 year old man, Robert F. Price Sr., was arrested Sunday afternoon at Middletown Hospital emergency room. He was charged with carry a concealed weapon after police found a .32 caliber pistol in the form of a pen on him at 1 45 p.m.

Middletown Hospital Robert F. Price Sr Sheridan Ave Price

Gas Blowoff Planned Near Red Lion Station Tuesday Morning

Texas Eastern's Banon station near Red Lion will vent gas from 3 miles of the Big Inch pipeline Tuesday morning. Crews will release gas to clear the line, causing a prolonged roar up to 30 minutes while equipment is serviced. Such blow-offs are rare and may not recur for years.

Texas Eastern Banon Station Red Lion Gulf Coast States East Coast

Commission OKs funds for Tytus Avenue work

Hamilton Butler County commissioners approve $10,000 from the county motor vehicle license tax fund for Tytus Avenue improvements from Main Street to Verity Parkway. County engineer Stan Perin notes the city’s share exceeds the amount asked. work includes gutter, curb and resurfacing.

Shawnee Lee Journal Hamilton Butler County Commissioners Today City of Middletown Tytus Avenue Main Street Verity Parkway Stan Perin Perin Pride, Inc Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission Parker Moore

Board urged to take stand on youths at library corner

Police Chief Donald Exline presses the German town Library Board to decide if youths can congregate by the library. He warned that if the board clears the corner police will enforce the order, while if allowed they must avoid violations. He notes several past attempts to press the board for a decision and reports recent littering arrests as tensions rise.

Germantown Donald Exline Germantown Library Board Exline Library Board

Franklin girl leads 1973 national baton champs at Notre Dame

An 86 year old Franklin girl and local groups dominated the 1973 National World Baton Twirling Competition at the University of Notre Dame. Lisa Buckingham won beginner solo. Shirley's Mavericks juvenile team and Show Corps earned top placements amid 23 groups and 75 teams.

Franklin University of Notre Dame South Bend Ind Lisa Buckingham Robert Buckingham Morgan Court Shirley Mavericks Miety Weathers Missy Murray Robin Cote Jennifer Gilbert Lymm Daugherty Shirley Decker Shirley’s Leslie Brewer Teri Davidson Beth Fields Julie Keehner Lee Anne Brewer Anne Given Cheryl Longworth Julie Koehner Misty Weathers

Deaths and funerals list Franklin area residents

Maurice Wardrow 56 died after six weeks illness at Grandview Hospital Dayton. Survived by wife Wameda three sons Glenn Harold Donald daughter Joyce Foster father Emil brother Byron sister Janice Schatzman. Funeral 2 p m Tuesday Beam Funeral Home Sardinia burial Sardinia Cemetery call Monday after 5 p.m. FRANKLIN Dillard Scearce 66 died of cancer at Middletown Hospital after two months a theaterman for Chaney Pulp Paper. Survived by two sons Gary and Larry two sisters four brothers four grandchildren. Funeral p m Wednesday Coffey Funeral Home Tatwell Thornhill burial Thornhill Cemetery Eaton Funeral Home Tuesday 2–6 p.m. HAMILTON Herschel Powell 45 died at 2277 Zimmerman Ave services 10 a.m. Tuesday Brown Dawson Joseph Dilyord 71 917 Hayes Ave services 2 p.m. Tuesday Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Maurice Wardrow Lorg Place Grandview Hospital Dayton Wardiow The Valley Sheet Metal Co Wameda Glenn Middletown Harold Bethel Donald Cleveland Joyce Foster Sardinia Emil Byron Tipp City Janice Schatzman Maude Gary Franklin Larry Maude Messmore Tressie Bryant Powder Springs Tenn Lester Henry Woodrow Starting Thornhill Hamilton Herschel Powell Zimmerman Ave Brown-Dawson Joseph Dilyord Hayes Ave Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

City man prison walkaway from La Grange reformatory

A Middletown resident, Robert Van Cleve, 40, walked away Friday from the Kentucky State Reformatory at La Grange where he was serving a one year sentence for failure to appear on bail. He was in a minimum security work area when he fled. The superintendent said neither Van Cleve nor the other inmate has been located and his term would have ended in December.

Middletown Kentucky State Reformatory la Grange Robert van Cleve Clarendon Ave Reformatory Harold E. Black van Cleve Black

Tasmanian tiger labeled as rare wolf in odd claim

A note classifies the Tasmanian tiger as a wolf, contradicting its status as a rare marsupial. Scientists and historians deny the assertion as an error or misinterpretation in the report.

The Cambridge Inn and Local Shops Feature Sale

A round up of city venues highlights The Cambridge Inn dining setting with fresh salads and a welcoming family atmosphere. Nearby stores promote Esco Gifts stereo displays, Reed Klopp Furniture, L and S Paint, Peck’s Flower Shop terrariums, Coiffures by Phyllis hair specials, Merle Norman cosmetics, and Levi’s jeans at C. E. Greathouse and Son, Middletown.

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Trenton Pta Borhood VENUS Norris City Agenda Light Roosevelt Commission OK PRIDE Ohio Rehabilitation Services Moore Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Lemon Township Armiel Construction Co Plum Market Streets Marathon Oil Co Exiline Maurice Wardlow Dillard Scearce Franklin - Dillard Scearce Thirkield Coffey Funeral Home Tatwell, Tenn Thornhill Cemetery Eaton Funeral Home City Man Verity Ptwy Jem Weedside Cemetery Charies Stelter Mer Pla Telles Tara Charlotte Cambridge Inn Eag Finess Esco Gifts Akai Fisher Scott Panasonic ESCO Midland Reed Klopp Furniture O.K N. Main Benjamine Moore Moorgard PECKS PECK Phyllis Angus Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio Merle Orman Levi's C. E. Greathouse and Son Richard Bed Shop Athouse
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