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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1976
Page
9
A discussion centers on Maud’s sense of identity and how residents and observers interpret who Maud is. Questions arise about leadership, heritage, and community self-definition amid evolving local narratives.
Police logged several overnight burglaries in which stereo equipment was taken. Willie Edwards reported a $1500 stereo stolen from his mobile home after a broken front door glass. Vernon Wright found two turntables four speakers and a CB base station missing from his basement valued at $1200. Tom Lerch said a $1000 stereo and items were taken from his home. Church of Christ building at 1300 Germantown Road was ransacked with no missing items.
The First National Bank of Middletown cites Maud Maudville naming confusion affecting its Maudville branch application on Cincinnati Dayton Road. State maps use Maud while Butler County records call it Maudville, reflecting the historical name of resident Richard Maud and local usage.
Hamilton Ohio Aug 31 meeting of the Butler County Democratic executive and central committees will set procedures to fill the vacancy from A D Julians resignation on the Elections Board. They will select delegates to the state convention in Columbus Sept 18 and meet Sept 7 to name wardpersons.
A 22 year old man, Roger Dunn of 1317 Fairmount Ave, remained in serious condition at Christ Hospital Cincinnati after a chest stab wound. He was first taken to Middletown Hospital around 11 last night. Police report his fiance said he called and claimed he stabbed himself. A 9 inch knife was found at his home.
Ohio reports 15 percent of real property value is tax exempt statewide. In Butler and Montgomery counties the exempt share is 15 percent, Warren 13 percent, and Preble 7 percent. Over 10 years exempt values grew faster than taxable ones, 72.5 percent versus 66.6 percent statewide.
Charles and Ruthie Carter represent Hunter Clark Post 6405 as Bicentennial chairmen and receive a wooden plaque at the New York convention for a record book of post and auxiliary activities from April 25 to May 1. The project placed first in state and advances to national competition.
Four men were treated for cuts and scratches at Middletown Hospital after an automobile crash at Cincinnati Dayton Road and Todhunter Road around 3 am. David Neal 22 Richard Ward 21 Russell Clackner 18 and Charles Veidt 19 were transported by the Monroe life squad. Monroe police investigating with few details available.
Franklin Township trustees moved to ban hunting and dog running in Woodhill Cemetery. Gates will close by 8 p.m. nightly, earlier in spring and summer. Harold Baker named chairman after Paul Fitzgerald resigned. Harry Beachler remains vice chairman. A special meeting to open road paving bids is set for Sept. 7.
Armco Middletown Works officials announced a new medical center near the main gate costing about 900000 dollars with 7200 square feet of space. Assistant works manager Robert Arrell said construction will start by October and the new facility will greatly expand treatment, with the old medical facility and payroll personnel building removed after completion.
Armco Steel Corp said it will raise prices on flat rolled carbon sheet with a Oct 1 effective date. The move follows similar hikes by U S Steel Wheeling-Pittsburgh National Steel and Jones & Laughlin, signaling a broad industry price rise affecting auto and appliance manufacturing.
Mound Laboratory in Miamisburg will conduct two EPA studies under contract worth 115000 dollars. One study analyzes radioactive elements in coal and the other develops standard methods to measure radioactive elements in air soil and water.
Police investigated an apparent self inflicted gunshot death in a 2400 block Wilbraham Road home at 10 am. The man, found alone, died from a face wound. Name withheld pending coroner notification as investigators review the case. Neighbor alerted authorities.
A resident on Glenn Street reports a man using that address does not reside there. Police respond to 1802 Central Avenue at 2 10 am and seek post office help after finding a car in a mailbox. Four wheels and tires valued at 350 dollars were stolen from Steve Ferguson s car on Hughes Street and the vehicle was left on blocks.
James Patterson 40 of 1204 Calumet was shot on Calumet Street last night and taken to Middletown Hospital in fair condition. He initially claimed a mugging but recanted after a woman admitted the shooting. she was questioned and released. A .22 caliber pistol was found under a couch cushion.
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