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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1973
Page
9
Rep. Walter E. Powell's Washington office denounces a Scripps Howard Columbus report as pure speculation claiming he will not seek re election. The piece said Powell may face strong Democratic gains and opposition from Don Gingerich, Powell’s former campaign manager.
Warren County commissioners unanimously approved 86 acres east of Middletown for the Towne East project a $26 million shopping mall and related development. They repealed two sewer-area resolutions while adding nine development conditions including an involuntary homeowners association and improvements funded by the developers. Adam Cristo called the project a major county asset with future growth and tax benefits.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Vieux of 512 Stanley St. was stillborn at Middletown Hospital. Survivors include the parents and two brothers Marc and Travis, with graveside services at Woodside Cemetery officiated by Rev. Louis Trevus. Arrangements by Wilson-Schramm Memorial Home.
Middletown residents were told not to rake leaves into gutters any more since the city finished its scheduled pickups. A few collections may occur if needed, but no further routes are planned. Residents should bag leftovers or use them in compost or trash collection.
Public lights will brighten the downtown mall with two floodlights on each of four wings and eight in the rotunda. Additional lighting targets Mid Town Center parking at Canal Street and First Avenue. Parking changes include garage footers and employee relocations near Main and Manchester with restricted hours and new access routes.
Roger Lee Jones, 30, was killed at Parkway Cafe 910 Yankee Road after a long history of violence near that location. Charles Childs, 47, of 919 8th Ave., was arrested and charged with second degree murder. Bond set at $20,000 as investigators recount a noon confrontation with witnesses saying Childs threatened to kill Jones before firing multiple shots. Jones previously survived a 1971 shooting at the same tavern. he is survived by his father and four brothers. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Nine girls named Terry Hall Shelly Lakes Yvette Metcalf Patti Mikesell Ellen Parker Tracey Strayer Lori Waits Lori Watson and April Rebecca Robbins were invested into Brownie Troop 956 in Germantown. Leader is Mrs Edward Metcalf.
Armco Steel Corp announces a multi year scientific and technical exchange protocol with the USSR State Committee for Science and Technology. The five year plan covers cooperation and two way trade in metallurgical chemical and oil field equipment. Armco International Inc represents Armco in the deal.
Fritz Handschah was elected president of the LeSourdsville Volunteer Fire Association succeeding Mike Long. Paul Conley was named vice president and Bill Poynter became secretary in the election.
An 81 year old Clayton Cable of 1817 Sherman Ave was cited for failure to maintain an assured clear distance after his car entered Sears parking lot at First Avenue and Main Street. The vehicle jumped a cement stop, broke a fence and sign, crossed First Avenue, and struck Trozzo Tailor Shop causing $325 in damage.
Middletown police report Donald R. Holder 39 formerly of 1724 Brentwood St died in a Tampa jail. He faced larceny by trick and parole violation charges after allegedly stealing a car from a Middletown dealer on a test drive under an assumed name. Extradition proceedings had begun.
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