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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1973
Page
2
Armco Steel Corp plans a $950,000 wet scrubber system to remove fly ash from two coal fired boilers at Middletown Works. Construction starts early 1974 with completion by year end. EPA noted it as a first in state use of wet scrubbers.
A 76 year old man, Ollie Baker of 1102 Elm Street, was struck by a southbound car driven by Walter Burks, 60, of 1206 Baltimore Street, while crossing Verity Parkway near Lincoln Avenue. He was listed in fair condition at Middletown Hospital. Burks was not cited.
In a festive call to locals, merchants across Middletown promote Christmas sales and specials. Peck’s Flower Shop offers a holiday bonus and discounts on centerpieces and decor while Cambridge Inn features family dinners and kid-friendly portions. Various shops highlight jewelry, leather wear, cosmetics, and home furnishings with limited-time savings and a Cadillac sweepstakes.
Donna Williams of Madison High School earned first place in the Voice of Democracy essay contest at VFW Post 3809. She received a plaque and 150 dollars at the Pearl Harbor Commemoration dinner. Peggy Fening of Fenwick High School won second with a plaque and 100 dollars. Allen Wyatt of Middletown High School claimed third and 50 dollars.
Campus Community Players shift auditions for Pirates of Penzance to Gardner Music Center starting tonight at 7 p.m. through Thursday. Roles for leads and chorus available, with technical crew sign ups during sessions.
At 11 02 p m Saturday a fire at 1130 Kunz Ave left Suzette Quin 18 semi conscious and she was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment and release. Earlier at 1 53 a m yesterday Roscoe Roberts 49 had difficulty breathing and was transported to hospital by ambulance in serious condition in the intensive care unit.
Paul D. Galeese general manager of the Manchester Motor Inn was chosen as 1974 vice president of the American Hotel and Motel Association at the 62nd annual convention in Honolulu. He has long held national office including treasurer and director roles and is active in Ohio and Middletown organizations.
Obituaries and funeral notices list Lonas Bow 73 of Middletown formerly of Beech Street with Bow s Restaurant details along with surviving relatives and services set for Tuesday. Also noted are Thomas Browne 88 and infant son of Leon Deck Jr with services pending and other memorials across Franklin Hamilton and Harrisburg milestones.
Dillman supermarket employees will vote Friday on affiliating with the Retail Clerks International Association AFL CIO. It is the second election in two months after the first was deemed invalid by the National Labor Relations Board for technical infractions.
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