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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1978

Page

17

Giant Step builds affordable modular homes in Middletown

Raymond Glover chose a Giant Step modular home for his 17th Avenue residence after visiting the Indiana factory where All American Homes builds the units. The $38,500 house includes a basement, three baths, a two car garage, and brick front. financing options include conventional FHA VA and Section 235 with subsidies.

Raymond Glover 17Th Ave Glover Giant Step Inc Decatur Ind All American Homes Middletown Indiana Giant Step 17Th Avenue FHA

Hamilton Man Found Innocent in Manslaughter Trial

A Butler County Common Pleas Court jury acquitted Paul Buttery of involuntary manslaughter and assault in the May 24 death of Ewing Taylor. Buttery testified Taylor, 70, struck first, fell, and later died from a brain blood clot, with hospital records noting intoxication.

Hamilton Butler County Common Pleas Court Ewing Taylor Middletown Paul Buttery Harmon Ave Taylor Hill Ave Anchor Central Clinton Avenues James Mullaney Montgomery County

Plants, stereo stolen in two city home burglaries

Police report multiple thefts including three macrame planters and flowers from Raymond Ratliff at 2408 Queen Ave and a $200 stereo stolen from Mrs. Joe Atkinson at 16 Moore St. Two youths, ages 13 and 10, were taken in custody over an assault on Ronnie Martin at 14 Curtis St. In other incidents, a bat intruder was dealt with at 604 Highview Rd, a Franklin man Otis Cook charged after a crash on Carmody Blvd, and a 85 mph chase ending with Kenny Fugate charged with DWI and concealed weapon possession. A lawnmower valued at 149 was stolen from 919 Lafayette Ave.

Fent Raymond Ratliff Queen Ave Joe Atkinson Moore St Ronnie Martin Curtis St Ronnie Columbia Avenue Grand Avenue Breiel Boulevard Sutphin Street Douglas Avenue Kenny KR. Fugate Arlington Ave

Medina man sentenced for June stabbing death of Brunswick woman

Thomas Yanasak, 31, of Strongsville, was given a life term by Medina County Common Pleas Judge Phillip Baird after being found guilty on July 3 of abducting 22 year old Carol Smith from a Brunswick shopping center. Smith's body was found in a secluded area outside Brunswick.

Medina Ohio Thomas Yanasak Strongsville Medina County Common Pleas Phillip Baird Brunswick Carol Smith

Celeste Endorsed by Ohio AFL CIO for Governor

The 800,000 member Ohio AFL CIO backs Democrat Richard F. Celeste over incumbent Gov. James A. Rhodes citing Celeste new solutions to state problems. The endorsement highlights Celeste presented policies capable of addressing key economic and social issues.

Celeste Ohio AFL Cio Columbus, Ohio Richard F. Celeste Ohio Aflcio James A. Rhodes

Sludge complaint stirs Trenton area residents

At a county health board meeting angry Trenton residents pledged to file a verified complaint with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency over Middletown sludge spreading on a farm near their homes. Officials from OEPA SWOAPC and county health reported no odor or health problems and found no violations beyond minor site issues.

Hamilton Trenton County Board of Health Middletown Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Jack McGowan Harold and Edna Smith Kennel Road OEPA Smiths McGowan Trenton Area Health Board Southwestern Ohio Air Pollution Control Pat Hayes Swoapc Martin Farms, Inc

Sludge complaint near home prompts county inquiry

James Couch of 2852 Busenbark Road reported sludge within 110 feet of his residence. The issue was investigated this morning by the OFPA after last night's county health board meeting. In the photo, Tom Winston of the OEPA, Fred Martin and Jim Martin of Martin Farms, and Couch discuss the matter with Fred Martin saying the near‑home sludge resulted from human error and will be resolved.

OEPA Winston Martin Farms James Couch Busenbark Road County Health Board OFPA Tom Winston The Fred Martin Couch Jim Martin

City Worker to Attend Thermography Seminar in Columbus

City employee Davis Jones will attend a thermography seminar in Columbus on October 3. Sponsored by NASA, the event draws city officials and industry representatives, with Jones presenting findings from the city’s heat loss photo project.

Davis Jones Columbus The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Jones

Rhodes makes appointments to Akron Board of Trustees

Gov. James A. Rhodes has appointed Janet Purnell of Akron to a nine year term on the University of Akron Board of Trustees. She will replace William Fort of Akron whose term expired last month.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes University of Akron Board of Janet Purnell Akron William Fort

County weighs higher jail rates in Butler County

Butler County commissioners considered raising the daily jail rate from 10 to 15 dollars for local offenders and 15 to 20 dollars for out of county prisoners. The sheriff urged a Jan 1 start, noting higher rates in nearby facilities. Also approved 6 million in wastewater project bonds at 5.58 percent with a 180 dollar premium.

Butler County Hamilton Robert R. Walton Arthur Reiff Montgomery County Dayton Cincinnati Upper Mill Creek Kedder Peabody John Fisher Peck, Shafer & Williams Cincinnati Bond Consultants

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