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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1972
Page
16
New York prices edged up at the opening as the Dow Jones industrial average rose fractionally. The New York Stock Exchange showed more gainers than decliners with 1 823 issues traded and volume at 19.73 million shares. Analysts saw no impact from the Paris peace talks and broad investor interest remained strong.
Shreveport owner T W M Long announces sale of the 23 mile Possum Trot Line a rare steam railway running from Reader to Waterloo Arkansas since 1925 The line carries three steam engines including a 52 year old engine and is ICC sanctioned Revenue drops after Berry Petroleum refinery closure prompts sale bid stands at 500000 with hope for a government or private tourist buyer.
Robert Fosson must answer in 28 days after January 9 1973 in Butler County Ohio Common Pleas case DR7211996 filed by Ruth Fosson seeking divorce for willful absence and gross neglect. Edward S Robb Jr clerk Mary C Lord attorney 2226 Central Ave Middletown Ohio 45042 notice dates December 5 12 19 26 January 29.
A leaking gas can and tireless trail of stolen gasoline helped recover five stolen car tape players and led to the arrest of a 15 year old boy. Two other youths are being sought as Middletown detectives aided Lemon Township police in the case.
Two youths were being questioned by city detectives over a break-in at Jordan's Olde Barber Shop located at 1812 Central Ave and a car theft in the same area. The shop reported 16 straight razors valued at 200 dollars missing, and six electric shavers recovered, found under a garbage can lid. Police said entry was gained by removing a back door window pane.
A burglary at Jack's Wheel Alignment on 2708 Atco Ave caused a 502 loss. S&S Body Shop at 2612 N Verity Parkway reported a 200 loss. Thief sealed a foot fence at Jack's entry and took an underwater camera with flashgun and 20 skindiver's knives. At S&S a check writer was stolen after forcing the front door.
Calves listed at 44.00 to 52.00 with down 38.00 in some lots. Lambs offered 52.00 to 58.00 with prices around 28.90 to 29.60.
The Middletown Sertoma Club meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Room of the Manchester Motor Inn to hear Eddie Jackson of the Cincinnati District Post Offices discuss recent changes in the postal service. Jackson is a former mail carrier with 25 years in the system.
Kenneth Isbell and Carol Freeman are named in separate divorce complaints in Butler County Common Pleas Court. Both cases cite divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Notices warn failures to answer within set dates may result in judgments by default.
Hamilton E. W Doughman of 2090 Tolbert Road reported to the sheriff that $840 in tools fishing gear and food were stolen from his home and farm at 2250 Tolbert Road over more than three months. He said he delayed reporting in hopes of catching the thief.
Sheriff deputies report dozens of calls after a water main break east of Hamilton near Hamilton Masons Road. The break was reported about 5 30 a m and crews were dispatched to fix it leaving most homes without water from Five Points east to Morris Road.
Barbara Hamilton of 4610 Jacksonburg Road reported to the sheriff's department that a toolbox full of tools was stolen from her garage yesterday. The missing items are valued at 295 dollars.
The Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority invites bids in quadruplicate for fire and extended coverage insurance for multiple subdivisions with a total insurable value of 6 288 000 dollars. Bids due January 4 1973 at 2 00 PM. Blanket coverage required. two exact policy copies due. authority reserves right to reject any bid.
The City of Middletown Ohio adopts an emergency ordinance to waive competitive bidding and buy laboratory equipment and supplies from WWR Scientific Co. Columbus for the wastewater treatment plant. The Finance Director is authorized to pay 4981.58 from the Sanitary Sewer Revenue Fund.
Ordinance 5594 amends Section 129.06 to detail interest earned on city investments. It requires all interest and revenues to go to the Treasury Investment Interest Fund, with losses charged to that fund. Transfers to the General Fund, Water Works, Sewer Revenue Funds, Urban Renewal Funds, and the Federal General Revenue Sharing Trust Fund are specified. The measure is declared an emergency with city officials attesting.
Public auction of Middletown property lot 11 658 at 3107 Ohio Avenue Middletown Ohio 45042 set for January 9 1973 with 10 to 11 am listing. Appraised at 15000 dollars terms cash December 5 12 19 26 and January 2.
On or after December 5 1972 I shall not be held responsible for any debts contracted by anyone other than myself Donald Harold Scheiding 1829 Baltimore
A collection of notices listing lost items and pets with contact numbers. Items include a diamond engraved ladies watch from Hill's department store, multiple dogs such as Chihuahuas Pekingese and a black Poodle, with various rewards and loss locations around Monroe Harrison McKinley Streets Thomas Road Central Avenue and West Middletown areas. Rewards offered for recovery and information.
The McIntosh family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for food floral offerings and sympathy during the illness and death of Jarnia McIntosh They thank Brother Young Bible Methodist Church Dr Roehil Middle town Hospital staff pallbearers and the Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home for service management Mrs Sue Mcintosh and family
A wife writes of missing her husband in a memory filled tribute. She recalls his face in dim light and the lasting love that time cannot close. The verse honors their heart, lamplight of love, and his enduring place with her family.
A collection of funeral notices and services for Steven Alexander Susie Chapman Margaret Louise Farquer Mildred Fishbaugh Hale Arthur Harvey Ruth Ransdell T C Rose Clara Sault. Details include ages addresses hospital times visitation hours service locations and interment Woodside Cemetery.
The Barn at 2017 Oxford St. Rd promotes Friday chicken fry all you can eat for 70 cents and a Sunday men's pool tournament at 4 pm. Hours listed 6 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. The notice seeks lead and baritone singers for barbershop songs and provides two phone numbers.
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