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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1966

Page

11

Drowning In Wreck Averted on Wet Hamilton Road

A 26 year old Hamilton woman Alice Wyrick was pulled from a creek after her 1955 car left a wet Tylersville Road and overturned. Cpl. Ronald Parsley freed her and she was taken to Mercy Hospital with possible back and right hip injuries. A nearby single car crash left Dorothy Louise Tepke uninjured in a totaled 1962 compact.

Hamilton Tylersville Road Ronald Parsley Alice Wyrick Parkamo Ave Rt. 747 Cpl Parsley Mercy Hospital

Massachusetts collects $22 million in sales tax in first quarter

Massachusetts reported 22 million dollars in sales taxes from the new three percent levy that began April 1, according to the State Tax Department.

Boston Massachusetts State Tax Department

Tree Trapped Cat Rescue Turns Into Man Rescue

A man, Gary Morrison, 22, climbs a tree on Wilson Street in Middletown to save a stray cat, but a limb breaks and his foot and arm become wedged. Firefighters lift him with a ladder after more than an hour, and he safely descends after passing the cat to a firefighter.

Middletown Wilson Street Hill Avenue Gary Morrison Oxford State Road Morrison

We Elders Must Share Blame at Miami University

John Marsh Briley addressed Miami University graduates urging accountability for today’s youth and the rise of a new folklore he calls nonsense. He criticized stories that life’s work is devalued and argued for responsibility, inquiry, and work as meaningful.

MU Grads Oxford John Marsh Wi Briley Miami University Toledo Ohio Board of Regents Briley Miami Arthur H. Robinson University of Wisconsin Phillip R. Shrrv J New Folklore

Motorists cited after Franklin crash on River Street

Franklin police cited Regina Drake a 17 year old of Dayton for an improper left turn following a collision with Vernon R. Ransom 25 of 817 S Main St on River Street at 2 15 pm Saturday. Drake car damage 50 Ransom car 150. A second Saturday incident damaged Robert Urbano 140 Skokiaan Drive parked car 100 after being struck by a hit ran. A witness named a light blue 1964 model as the other car.

Franklin Regina Drake Dayton Vernon R. Ransom S. Main St River Street Drake Robert Urbano Skokiaan Drive

Mail's Fast Despite Strike Shifts in Ohio Packages

Hamilton reports the airline strike barely slows shipments from oversal as packages arrive with basic addresses. Comm House, Butler County adult probation officer, received a gun-wrapped package mailed in Paris and dated last Monday.

Hamilton Oversal Butler County Paris Ohio

Funeral Set For Man Struck By Auto Here

Funeral services are planned for Ernest Coulter 71 of 2401 Roosevelt Ave who died after being struck by a hit and run driver in front of his home Saturday night in Middletown. The death marks the city third traffic fatality this year with 38 thus far in 1966, including 13 pedestrians.

Ernest Coulter Roosevelt Ave Riggs Russell Chrisman Morrow Cemetery Mr. Coulter Middletown Hospital Marion Lee Decker Crawford St Coulter Coultter Decker Middletown

Yankee Road zoning hearing and city actions

A public hearing tonight at 7:30 by city commissioners will consider rezoning Yankee Road near Smith Avenue from B-2 residential to B-1 neighborhood business, with a resubmission as B-3 general business. Other items include airport zoning setup, accepting a storm water easement from First National Bank, granting an easement to Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. on Breiel Boulevard, and a special assessment levy for Euclid Kensington Park Drive street improvements.

Yankee Road Smith Avenue Mary Barnes City Planning Commission Middletown First National Bank Breiel Boulevard Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Euclid Kensington Park Drive

Longtime State Highway mechanic Mr Coulter obituary

Mr Coulter retired last year after 38 years with the State Highway Department as a mechanic. A World War I veteran and American Legion Post 218 member, he was born in Winchester, Indiana, and lived most of his life in Middletown. Survived by wife Mildred, two daughters Donna King of Ludwig Michigan and Jayne Achberger of Trenton, two sisters Margaret McClintic of St Petersburg Florida and Viola Hobbs of Indianapolis, a brother Owen of Dayton, and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Coulter State American Legion Post 218 Winchester Ind Middletown Mildred Donna King Ludwig Mich Jayne Achberger Trenton Margaret McClintic St. Petersburg Fla Viola Hobbs Indianapolis Owen Dayton

Twirler Lu Ann Evans Wins National Titles in Grand Rapids

Middletown baton twirler Lu Ann Evans aged twelve won two national trophies and two medals at the USTA contest in Grand Rapids Michigan. She captured top honors in the 12 year old solo and strutting events and led Miller's Junior Blackhawks to their sixth straight national drum and baton corps junior title while Senior Blackhawks won their tenth straight. About 1000 contestants competed over the week.

la Ann Evans Middletown USTA Grand Rapids Mich John H. Evans Gideon Lu Ann Miller's Blackhawks Drum and Baton Corps

Burglar Steals Cash Cigarettes. Window Damaged at Local Store

A burglar entered Bistanco's at 426 Baltimore Street early Sunday, stealing $56 in cash and 10 cartons of cigarettes and causing $200 in window damage. Two boys aged 10 and 12 were arrested at Fashion Fair on shoplifting charges at 1:10 p.m. yesterday and released to their parents' custody.

Bistanco’s Baltimore St N. University Blvd

Burglary Stuns Oakland Cleaners on Yankee Road

A considerable amount of laundered shirts and dry cleaning items were reported stolen in a burglary at Oakland Cleaners located at 1308 Yankee Road overnight. The incident remains under investigation by local police.

Oakland Cleaners Yankee Road

Extra Chuckle Peyton Place to be tele vised to troops

A plan to telecast the Extra Chuckle Peyton Place to troops in Saigon aims to show soldiers that people back home are suffering too. The idea emphasizes shared hardship and morale support during the war era.

Peyton Place Saigon

Attendance at city pools hits all time lows weekend

Weekend rain and cooler weather drove record low attendance at all three municipal pools. Sunset pool drew 69 on Saturday with 179 total for Sunday, Yankee Road 18 and 113, Douglas 4 and 7 respectively. Temperatures ranged noon to 8 p.m. A Red Cross YMCA life saving class with Pete Raine enrolled 32 participants at Sunset from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Ross Sunset Pool Yankee Road Douglas Yankee Yankee ‘Road Red Cross Ymca Pete Raine

Mercy Hospital enrolls two in medical technology courses

Mrs. Thomas E. Dudley of Franklin has enrolled in Mercy Hospital Hamilton’s medical technology program. Her husband will teach at Hampton Bennett Junior High. Dudley aims for a bachelor of science in medical technology from Eastern Kentucky State after graduation.

Thomas E. Dudley Tibbets St Franklin Mercy Hospital Hamilton Hampton Bennett Junior High Dudley Franklin High School Eastern Kentucky State University Eastern Kentucky State Wade H. Richardson Tibbels Street Mary Chaney Lawrence Chaney Maud

Butler County Tax Bills Set for Second Half Figures

Butler County tax bills go to 88 000 property owners with second half totals unchanged from the first half. Treasurer Mark Wendel says new figures from state reappraisals will come next year. In Middletown, second half taxes total 3 160 254 with 2 178 048 accountability and 120 922 assessments. Others include Madison Township 375 955 with 896, Lemon Township 461 947 with 22 848. Total county accountability 8 638 581. Bills mailed this week with 10 percent penalty after August 21 and requests for receipts by mail require a stamped self addressed envelope. Tax period ends August 22.

Butler County Mark Wendel Wendel Middletown Madison Township Lemon Township Treasurer's Office Wendell Hamilton

Ohio Democrats Review Platform Proposals At Convention

Ohio Democrats finished public hearings with James H. Pelley of Oxford offering three platform recommendations. Pelley noted uncertainty on adoption as the party weighs national and state issues ahead of the Columbus convention August 26 and 27. Gov. Rhodes leads an effective staff but lacks authority to approve state CEO programs. Representatives from labor, management, and education participated in the process.

James H. Pelley Oxford James Rhodes

Pelley Outlines Education Reforms and Wartime Funds

Pelley urges shifting War on Poverty driver education funds to the U.S. Office of Education. He envisions administering programs through state education departments and local schools to improve government functions. Three recommendations include expanding the Ohio Office of Economic Opportunity and extending its authority, with Albert Giles named as director.

Pelley United States Office of Education State Department of Education Ohio Office of Economic Cpunity Albert Giles

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