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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1971
Page
13
Police report two armed men robbed Dillmans Market on S Verity Parkway at 2 30 a m taking cash from a register. Two female employees were shaken while the suspects hurried the take and left with a blue jacket possibly concealing a weapon. Suspects described as two Negro men 5 7 135 pounds and 30s 170 pounds with khaki and blue shirts.
Police investigate after 37 year old Vincent Retrochelli was found beaten and lying along Ohio 42 near the Concord Apartments. He was taken to Middletown Hospital for emergency treatment. A resident reported the incident to authorities.
Lebanon Correctional Institution reports little change after Gov. Gilligan lifts mail censorship. Inmates may write more freely, though staff still check for contraband and security risks. Inmates receive five letters weekly and two monthly visits, with honor inmates allowed daily letters.
Butler and Warren counties will receive nearly 1 million dollars as part of a 1 billion national effort to create 130000 public service jobs. Labor Secretary Hodgson said funds will start to go out soon with exact uses to be released later. Butler County gets 868700 and Warren 587200.
James A. Tilton chief deputy auditor for Butler County spoke at the Middletown Democratic Club meeting held at Eastern Bowling Lanes. Betty Selby and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Combs named Jefferson Jackson Day dinner chairmen. Ellen Murphy and Mrs. Bevis Ferguson named co chairs of the annual card party at the American Legion Hall on S Main Street.
Former Warren County sheriff Byron Kennard serves as Division 8 personnel director and Turtlecreek Township precinct committeeman. Henry Banks, ex South Lebanon official, accuses Kennard of hypocrisy and questions if outside political activity is allowed for state workers. Board of elections confirms Kennard's precinct post. Turner of Harlan Township reports dismissal for political activity while seeking township trustee.
A century-old wall may unlock reconstruction after a big fire on Oxford’s main street. The Minnis building, three stories high, sits sealed but not condemned. four businesses and eight residents evacuated as crews assess water and heat damage. Police posted unsafe signs. investigation continues with experts due to evaluate the west wall shared with the destroyed Masonic building.
Wayne Lester Raney, 21, Franklin, convicted of first degree murder in the death of Dianne Decker, 18, of Wayne Michigan. Jury sentenced with mandatory death penalty and set execution for January 13 1972. Raney denied on trial and reportedly attacked witnesses during proceedings.
Little Miami Inc warns Caesars Creek and East Fork dam projects may harm the Little Miami River. Ray Culter asks Army Corps for data, fearing erosion runoff could suffocate aquatic life and trigger fish kills if flows are not managed.
The Sounds of America Orchestra, directed by William E. Svarda, will perform at the All American Soap Box Derby awards night in Memorial Auditorium Akron on Saturday. The program features a Jesus Christ Superstar medley, Blood Sweat & Tears tunes, and patriotic selections arranged by Svarda. The 17-member group draws from three area high schools and rotates members each year.
Thomas W. Baird Sr., longtime Middletown real estate leader and former City Commission chair, was named honorary life member of the Middletown Board of Realtors Inc. He remains active at 78, with a 39 year career in real estate and insurance, and holds roles in Berea College and local civic groups.
Thieves stole four cartons of cigarettes and candy from the D and D Market at 318 N Grimes St in a morning break-in. Other crimes reported include items taken from three apartments at 52 S Main St with names Freda Shelton Toni Evans and Patty Childers. Additional burglaries include albums and a radio from 620 Wicoff St and whisky from Lee's Cafe on Tytus Ave.
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