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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1972

Page

2

Tax repeal backers must gather more names in Ohio

Ohio petition drive to repeal the state income tax faces invalid signatures. Secretary of State Ted Brown will meet staff to discuss reinstating some disqualified names. Of 249,354 names sent to 78 counties, 202,215 were valid and 7,139 invalid. Repealers must reach 318,414 votes. Rep. Robert Netviey says recirculation petitions are ready. Brown says he will stay neutral amid GOP pressure.

Ted Brown Boards of Elections Courty Boards of Elections Robert Netviey Laura Bron Brown Ohio

Police Brief: Burglar Steals Ring and Cash from City Resident

August Ritter of 907 Second Ave. reported a burglar took a diamond ring and $6 in cash from his home. The incident is being investigated by local police.

Fire injures woman. treated and released

Fire at 7 45 p m near Fire Station No 3 at 307 N Clinton St injures Sue Whisman 31 of 312 N Broad St a cut hand from a broken baby bottle she is treated at Mid dle town Hospital and released by private car

Clinton St Sue Whisman Broad St Middletown Hospital

Van Slain on Job at International Harvester Co

Charles Green aged 28 of London Ohio was shot and killed Friday evening while working at the International Harvester Co Michael Lager 23 of Columbus an employee at the firm was charged with first degree murder and was due in Franklin County Municipal Court Monday

Columbus, Ohio Charles Green London Ohio International Harvester Co Michael Lager Columbus Lager Franklin County

Walkaway From Butler County Jail Sparks Manhunt

Middletown police and area departments sought 26 year old William D Gardner of 6013 Hurst Road Middletown after he walked away from the Butler County jail in Hamilton yesterday morning. Gardner had 83 days to serve on a larceny by trick conviction and was last seen at 4 am while mopping floors. Jailers Lt Bob Wright and Deputy Charles Gibson were suspended for 83 days.

Middletown William D. Gardner Hurst Road Butler County Hamilton Gardner Bob Wright Charles Gibson Harold Carpenter

Three more reassigned on Journal's news staff

The Journal announces three staff changes effective Sept. 4. Tom McRoberts returns to coordinate Miami Valley news, succeeding Thom Hall who moves to area politics and environment reporting. Steve Vorhis shifts to the copy desk as wire editor. Hall, 22, is a Miami University graduate who has led Franklin coverage.

The Journal Jim Mills Tom McRoberts Miami Valley News Thom Hall Steve Vorhis McRoberts Lebanon Lebanon High School Minnesota Bible College Minneapolis Western Star Westside

VORHIS Background Ties Midlothian to Journalism Roots

VORHIS a 24 year old native Midlestonian and Fenwick High School and Missouri School of Journalism graduate is son of Mr and Mrs Robert.

Vorhis

Funeral Home Price To Be Court Problem

City commissioners will consider authorizing court proceedings to set the value of Eston Riggs funeral home and adjacent property as a dispute over appraised price arises. HUD rules limit negotation and about 10 court cases exist with no final judicial decision yet. The agenda also includes approving maximum acquisition prices for downtown rehabilitation property near N Broad Street and N Verity Parkway.

Eston Riggs R. Paul Christiansen Riggs Christiansen Federal Housing and Urban Development Department

Uinta Forest Opens Special Fishing Facility for Disabled

The Uinta National Forest dedicates a long planned Special fishing facility to serve mentally and physically handicapped visitors. The project highlights accessibility efforts within the area near American Fork Canal in Utah and reflects ongoing commitment to inclusive recreation.

American Fork Can.yon Utah Uinta National Forest

Minister James Metcalf Dies in Franklin at 56

Franklin Rev James E Metcalf 56 formerly Frigidaire Dayton employee died at home after a heart attack He pastored True Holiness Pentecostal Church in Franklin He is survived by his wife four sons four daughters three brothers and three sisters Services set for Tuesday at Ninth Street Pentecostal Church Miamisburg Burial in Hillgrove Cemetery Eaton Funeral Home visiting hours announced urgency and local ties

Franklin James E.metcalf Kenny Lane Metcalf Frigidaire Division Dayton True Holiness Pentecostal Church Park Avenue Ethel Gene David Lorenza Curtis May Lawson Diana Hayslett Patricia Montgomery Marietta Stewart Middletown Richard Earl Virgil Miamisburg Edith Lakes Farmersville Edna Fowler Grace Pigg Ninth Street Pentecostal Church Hillgrove Cemetery Eaton Funeral Home

Mrs. Mary Averdick 53 Dies. Mass at Holy Name Church

Mrs. Mary Averdick 53 of 313 Hamilton Ave Trenton died after a heart attack. Mass of the Resurrection will be at Holy Name Church Trenton tomorrow at 10:30 with burial at Butler County Memorial Park. Survived by husband George H Jr a son George A a brother Arnold Fritz and three sisters all of St. Louis. Rosary this evening at Wilson Schramm Funeral Memorial Home 5 Clark St with calling hours today 2 to 5 and 7 to 9.

Mary Averdick Hamilton Ave Trenton Holy Name Church Butler County Memorial Park Wilson-Schramm Funeral Memorial Home Clark St

Funeral services for Delvin Bair M4

Delvin Bair of 1413 East Street will be honored with a 10 a.m. Tuesday service at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home conducted by Rev Billy Ball. Burial follows at Butler County Memorial Park. The funeral home will be open Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Mr Bair died Friday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dayton.

Delvin Bair East St McCoy-Leffler Billy Ball Butler County Memorial Park Bair Veterans Administration Hospital Dayton

Kentucky imposes hog cholera ban statewide

Kentucky state officials order a 30 day ban on feeder pig movement and a two week ban on slaughter hogs starting at midnight Sunday to curb a hog cholera outbreak in south central Kentucky. The action affects a $50 million industry and relies on motor agents for enforcement.

Frankfort Tom Maddox Kentucky Maddox Ohio River Tennessee Line LeRoy Fisher

Ohio State Fair attendance faces weather and rain delays

Rain showers and thunder on the Ohio State Fair run dampen hopes for a record attendance near 2.5 million as crowds lag about 6,000 behind last year. Despite forecasts for a surge next week, 18 teams entered the junior contest, with Milton Union FFA sweeping poultry honors and a casual blue jean wedding drawing spectators in Buckeye Building.

Fair Milton Union Future Farmers of America Miami County Barb Leatherman Napoeon Greg Moyer Baltimore Geauga County Richard Miller Huntsburg David Pickering Greene County Jeff Smith Jamestown Hampshire Buckeye Anthony R. Rice Grace E. Mills Lawrence Reyka Universal Life Church Inc Ohio State University

Ohio State Fair Sunday Schedule Columbus Ohio

The 119th Ohio State Fair lists activities for Sunday including worship services at 8 am and 8:30 am, pony pull at 9 am, dessert day contest at 9:30, Ohio ceramic show and 4-H science fair at 10 am, horse shows, circuses, and various grandstand concerts featuring Chet Atkins Boots Randolph Floyd Cramer and Dave Merrifield through 8:30 pm.

Columbus, Ohio Cleveland Ohio Youth Symphony Ohio Chet Atkins Boots Randolph Floyd Cramer Golddiggers Dave Merrifield

Monday At Fair Highlights Ohio Fair Managers Day Events

Readable schedule for the 119th Ohio State Fair listing junior and senior fair events from morning to evening. Includes livestock shows, flower arranging contests, horse judging, auctions, band concerts, circuses, and the Osmonds Grand show with multiple performances. Officials and 4-H activities featured.

Colonel Crawford High School Ohio Fair Managers North Col

Two Drivers Suspended At Franklin After Convictions

Franklin Municipal Court fined and suspended two motorists on Friday for driving while intoxicated. William Wilmoth, 33, Middletown, paid 150 dollars, served three days in jail, and received a three month driving suspension. William Jessee, 46, West Carrollton, paid 100 dollars, served three days, and faces a six month driving ban starting September 11.

Franklin Muncipal John B. Tracy William Wilmoth Sunset Place Middletown William Jessee West Carrollton Carl Whitman Shariz Road Bernie Stover Donald Watkins Buena Ave Robert Downs Decker Road

Also Mentioned on This Page

GOP John Andrews van Slain P. Vorhis Milton Road Corpus Christi Big Spring Tex Nancy Missouri Journalism Greentree Road Hall Miami University Miami Stu Worhis Funeral Home N. Broad Street N. Verity Parkway Civic Association Women's Center BELL Central Ave Beck- Talbert OER Meatkeeper Ranges Melampy Ohioans For Peace Booth Ohio County the Osmonds All All Ohio Youth Choir Ben Ligon Gulf Service N. Main St Manchester Union U.S Union Sanitary Sweepstakes Millard Spears Lynn Ke Wane Union Sanitors Middietowa Park St. & 2Nd Studio Theater Grand Ave Gideon Rd Peasttown Mobile Home Court Trenton Center
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