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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1973
Page
2
King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden lay in a coma as his life ebbed away after major stomach surgery and five days on a respirator. His kidneys nearly failed and his heart weakened, with doctors noting ongoing critical condition and potential intestinal bleeding.
The University Barber Styling Shop at 1707 S University Blvd was ransacked late Saturday night. Police report overturned furniture items stolen and obscene spray painting on chairs and mirrors. Owner Wilton Dotson said he is out of town and unable to estimate the loss. Guard Doug Back noted the rear door was open at 9 40 p m Saturday.
A Carlisle woman, Ella Colwell, 29, was treated at Middletown Hospital for facial cuts after a two vehicle crash at Breiel and Roosevelt Boulevards. Passenger in Charles Colwell’s car, she was released after treatment. Donna Clifford, 18, of Oregonia, was cited for failure to yield.
Police report two masked men entered Richard Boxwell’s apartment on Roosevelt Boulevard early yesterday beating him and throwing white paint about the rooms. Police also noted a theft report of two lawn chairs from Margaret Elam on Barbara Drive Saturday.
A 19 year old Cincinnati man, Michael Patrick Busch, was charged with breaking and entering an uninhabited dwelling after deputies found him in the Shady Nook Steak House on Milville Oxford Road at 1 02 this morning. He was found behind a curtain near the piano with a crowbar and gloves. He claimed someone else was with him and that they were dropped off by a woman.
Police blame Protestant extremists for the killings of three Catholics Ronald McDonald Sean McDonald and Tony McGrady in a Belfast garage after an explosion. A 24 year old Catholic man was shot in a Belfast back street. A 600 pound car bomb exploded outside a Catholic church at Ballycastle injuring six. A bomb factory was found in East Belfast. Prime Minister Heath considers IRA ban in Britain and tighter travel controls. Heath to Belfast for memorial service and talks with security chiefs.
Middletown public school officials urge parents to register first time enrollees this week at the attending school. Registration runs 8 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. This year new students can register anytime as they move into the district.
Middletown firemen responded at 7 a.m. to a blaze at Armco Steel Corp hot strip mill. A hot slab struck an emulsion oil tank causing a spill and ignition. Armco firemen and employees extinguished the fire before city units arrived. No damage reported.
Mrs. Linda Fall daughter of Mr and Mrs Morgan Hammond 7481 Germantown Road a physical therapy instructor at the Medical University of South Carolina received the Arthritis Foundation National Distinguished Volunteer Citation. She was chosen from 1100 volunteers submitted by arthritis chapters nationwide and has volunteered in Ohio for three years. She directed physical therapy at Middletown Hospital led patient education seminars and chaired Butler County fund raising. Her husband David is an IBM field service engineer in Charleston SC.
Mid dletown Kiwanis Club members will tour Kings Island on the oval during the noon meeting at Manchester Motor Inn. H Needham Smith, from the Kings Island Speakers Bureau, will present color slides and discuss his career with WKRC TV Cincinnati and past roles in radio theater and advertising.
A series of death notices from Middletown area communities reports Mrs Edna Long 88 of 400 N Broad St died at Middletown Hospital after a brief illness. John C Long 70 of 3210 Bexley Dr died while fishing near Hurley Wisconsin. Lois Waldner 74 of 708 11th Ave died at Middletown Hospital after a three week illness. Walter Combs 55 of 511 Ellenridge Dr died at home of an apparent heart attack. John C Higginbotham III 78, father of Middletown resident Mrs Adair Bauer, died in Sarasota Florida. Mildred N James 77 of 115 S East St died en route to a doctor’s office. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Soard buried at Woodhill Cemetery. Cleve Walker 88 and Nettie Grissom 96 noted with funeral services scheduled. Other memorials and arrangements are listed with local funeral homes.
Two miners David Deeder and Terry Udall died from dehydration and heat exhaustion after a cave-in trapped them 1,200 feet underground at Hecla’s Lakeshore Mine near Casa Grande. Autopsy notes both men died five days before discovery. coroner to convene inquest.
Registration to continue at Fenwick High School will be held tomorrow for all in coming juniors and seniors. Senior registration runs 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and junior registration from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sophomore and freshmen were registered this morning.
In a National Baton Twirling Association contest at Henry Clay High School Lexington Ky three Middletown area girls placed among the top contenders Sheri Hill won first in novice solo seven and eight year olds Kristina Alley took second in that category Hill also earned fourth for prettiest costume Renee Childers placed third in advanced solo seven and eight year olds.
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