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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1968

Page

5

Exchange Club Sponsors Police Reserve and Raincoats

The Exchange Club announced a sponsorship of the Police Reserve with 21 reservists receiving new raincoats. The club previously aided the annual dinner and now provides moral and financial support. The police chief praised the club as the first service club to actively support the reserve.

Exchange Club Hank Lauter Police Reserve Police James Howerton Department of Parks and Recreation

Youth Sent To Juvenile Center In Firebombing Case

A 16 year old Hamilton youth named John Isaacs Ash pleaded guilty to arson in the firebombing of the Midnight Market at 610 Central Ave last July 30. He was ordered sent to the Juvenile Diagnostic Center in Columbus by Butler County Juvenile Judge David Black after testifying about prior probation for false fire alarms.

Hamilton Central Ave Columbus Butler County David Black John Isaacs Ash John Ike Keith Chestnut St Ash

Police Briefs Report Local Theft and Vandalism Incidents

Victim Victor Jarb0, 14, says two older boys robbed him of a $10 billfold on Baltimore Street. Maud Gill reports a purse theft at her Sheffield Street home totaling $140. Glen Thomas notes a $50 camera stolen from his car. John Fryman reports a punctured tire worth $40. Clarence Young cites a broken windshield and torn top valued at $200. Thurston Schockey reports two fishing rods stolen from his car on Carolina Street. The southern Alaska coast climate is mild with a 40 degree annual mean.

Victor Jarbo Baltimore St Glen Thomas Glencoe Ave John Fryman Spencer Lane Thurston Schockey Miller Drive Carolina Street Alaska

Springboro School Board to Seek 8 Mill Levy Ballot

The Springboro board votes to place eight mills on the November ballot, including a two mill increase. Taxes would start in 1970 if approved. The six mill renewal would preserve funds but keeping the district solvent amid changes in state funding. Supt Ray Perez warns of tight budgets and potential deficits without the levy. County Supt Raymon Hatfield attends and urges action.

Springboro Clearcreek Ray Perez Raymon Hatfield Orin Souther Hatfield State School Foundation Deerfield Union Warren County Perez

Local Group To Attend Conclave In Columbus

Middletown groups affiliated with the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio will send about 50 members to the 119th annual Grand Lodge communication in Columbus starting Sunday. Delegates include 25 from Triedstone Lodge 83 led by Worshipful Master William Crawford and about 25 from Lily of the Valley Chapter, Order of Eastern Star led by Worthy Matron Mrs. Percy Jefferson and Worthy Patron Merlin Pope. A two mile parade from the State House grounds to Broad Street Presbyterian Church will lead to services broadcast by radio. Meetings run Monday to Wednesday at Neil House Motor Inn alongside the 81st Amaranth Grand Chapter of Eastern Star sessions. Grand Matron Mrs. Martha Whitehead Thompson and Grand Master Herbert R. Bracken head the groups.

Middletown Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio F & AM Grand Lodge Columbus Triedstone Lodge 83 William Crawford Lily of the Valley Chapter Order of Eastern Star Percy Jefferson Merlin Pope Pope Reuben Doty Ohio State House Broad Street Presbyterian Church Neil House Motor Inn Amaranth Grand Chapter Eastern Star Martha Whitehead Thompson Cincinnati Herbert R. Bracken Akron Prince Hall Grand Lodge

Judge's Nephew Files for County Court Seat in Fairfield

Jacques J. Fiehrer, a Hamilton attorney and nephew of Butler County judge Arthur J. Fiehrer, filed to run for County Area Court II in Fairfield. Incumbent Judge William R. Hendrickson, a Monroe attorney, also filed for re election to a four year term. his current term expires December 31.

Hamilton Butler County Common Pleas Fairfield Jacques J. Fiehrer Lawrence Ave Arthur J. Fiehrer Butler County Board of Elections William R Hendrickson Hendrickson Monroe

Leakey Finds Earliest Crude Hammer in Africa

British anthropologist Dr. Louis S. B. Leakey reports uncovering 12 million year old evidence of an African ancestor using a crude stone hammer. The find, announced in a scientific context, highlights early tool use.

Louis S. B. Leakey

$300 000 Suit Filed In Motorcycle Death

The widow of George F Rueter files a $300,000 negligence suit in Butler County Common Pleas Court over his July 19 motorcycle fatality on Liberty-Fairfield Road north of Ohio Route 4. The defendant is Janice Gail House, 18, of Princeton-Glendale.

Hamilton Butler County Common Pleas Liberty-Fairfield Liberty Fairfield Mary E. Rueter Shafer Dive David P. Rueter George F Rueter Liberty-Fairfield Road Ohio Janice Gail House Princeton-Glendale

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