Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Middletown Journal in Middletown, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1972

Page

2

Carlisle Jaycees honor Carlisle athletic director with service award

Carlisle High School athletic director Charles Laughlin received the Distinguished Service Award from the Carlisle Area Jaycees at a banquet. The event also recognized educators and community groups including Diapers to Diplomas League, Lions Club, Fire Department, Ramblers Garden Club, and several athletic associations with plaques and pins for service. About 50 people attended the Carlisle Junior High banquet.

Carlisle Charles Doc) Laughlin Carlisle High School Carlisle Area Jaycees Ronald Diver Clyde Sandlin Carlisle Lions Club Leroy Gephart Carlisle Fire Department Ralph Mahle Carlisle Ramblers Garden Club Henry Hermitz Peewee Football Association Richard England Carlisle Baseball Association Jack Jarvis Carlisle Athletic Boosters Club Charles Laughlin James Gross Carlisle Junior High

Middletown Man Hospitalized After Car Collision

A Middletown man, Paul Moore, 24, of 712 Cleveland St., was admitted to Middletown Hospital for observation after his car struck a telephone pole in the 2900 block of Central Avenue. He suffered back and head pains and was reported in satisfactory condition.

Middletown Middletown Hospital Central Avenue Paul Moore Cleveland St

Commissioners Can Skip Meetings Legally Now

City commissioners may legally skip a weekly meeting for the first time since 1913. They will meet in closed caucus at 6 p.m. to discuss appointments to boards and commissions. The repeal of weekly administrative sessions and monthly legislative sessions was enacted, with first and third Tuesdays now set for meetings.

C. Dudley Inwood Inwood

Franklin Starts Probe into Low Federal Revenue Share

City Manager Bernard Eichholz says Franklin will launch a lengthy inquiry into why federal revenue sharing funds fall short of expectations. He sent a letter to the Office of Revenue Sharing after receiving 28,672 of 120,585 anticipated dollars, noting the office handles 35,000 accounts. He contacted Congressman Powell's office to seek answers.

Franklin Bernard Eichholz Journal Office of Revenue Sharing Eichholz Walter Powell Powell

Woman Placed On Probation For Bad Check

Donna Glass, 44, of Miamisburg, was placed on five years probation by Butler County Common Pleas Judge Arthur J. Fiehrer for passing a bad check at Irving's in Middletown. She must pay court costs and restitution and was advised to avoid checking accounts. She told the judge she would never have a checking account again.

Hamilton Donna Glass Miamisburg Butler County Common Pleas Arthur J. Fiehrer Irving’s Middletown Fiehrer

Truck On Fire South Of Town at Ohio Highways Intersection

A semi-tractor trailer was reported on fire this morning at the intersection of Ohio 63 and Ohio 4. No injuries reported. Three fire departments responded and patrolmen directed traffic. No further details available.

Ohio 63 Ohio 4

Two Men Arrested After Stop on Yankee Road

Elmer Gibbs aged 33 of 3201 Seldon Ave and Jay Hatton 27 with prior arrests were stopped at Yankee Road and Lawn Avenue. Gibbs faced charges of drunken driving no license carrying a concealed weapon and receiving and concealing stolen property. Hatton charged with intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon. Police found a stolen .38 revolver a second gun about $100 in coins watches and stamps in the car. Hatton claimed the car belonged to a Kentucky girl who allowed its use.

Yankee Road Lawn Avenue Elmer Gibbs Seldon Ave Jay Duane Hatton Middletown Detroit Mich Gibbs Hatton Dayton Kentucky

Fire Alarm Fracas Clears With No Fire Found

Fire crews responded yesterday at 4 04 p m to a reported blaze at Baltimore Street and First Avenue. Investigators found no flames or injuries and the incident was deemed a false alarm.

Baltimore St First Ave

Deaths and Funerals Memoriam notices from Middletown area

Infant Brewer dies shortly after birth at Middletown Hospital. Charles E. Swink 86 of West Union dies after extended illness at Clinton Memorial Hospital Wilmington. Surviving family includes Ruth Klopp, Charles, and Ethel Augspurger. Services in West Union Tuesday. Memorials suggested. Retired Monsanto employee Padgett dies. services Tuesday at First Baptist Church Germantown Cemetery burial. Mass of Resurrection for Gertrude Webb, St Augustine Church. burial Miami Cemetery Corwin. Calls and times listed for funeral homes.

Brewer James Brewer Webster St Middletown Hospital Charles E. Swink West Union Middletown Clinton Memorial Hospital Wilmington Eleanor Ruth Klopp Charles Dayton Ethel Augspurger Florida Gertrude Webb St. Augustine Church Miami Cemetery Corwin Stubbs-Connor

Maggie Coldiron obituary notes several heirs and services

Mrs. Maggie Ethel Coldiron 73 of 115% Olive St. died at 5 30 a m Sunday at Middletown Hospital. Survived by three daughters Anna McIntosh Reeva Jarvis Frances Robertson five sons Troy Wiley Chester Floyd Roy a sister and two brothers. Services set for 10 a m Wednesday at Young Funeral Home Mt Healthy. Burial in Stillwater Ky. Funeral home visitation Tuesday 4 to 9 p m.

Maggie Coldiron Franklin Maggie Ethel Coldiron Olive St Middletown Hospital Anna McIntosh Compton Reeva Jarvis Detroit Frances Robertson Cincinnati Troy Wiley Peru Ind Chester Richmond Ohio Floyd Mason Young, Funeral Home Mt. Healthy Stillwater Funeral Home

Padgett 61 Dies After Illness in Middletown Hospital

GERMANTOWN Arvel Padgett 61 of 520 Farmersville Pike died Saturday at Middletown Hospital after an illness. He was a resident of the town and is survived by relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements were pending today at the Merrill Funeral Home.

Germantown Arvel Padgett Farmersville Pike Middletown Hospital

Hearing Tonight on Shaker Creek Development Plan

The Lebanon Warren County Zoning Commission holds a public hearing at 8 p m in the county administration building on the 800 acre Shaker Creek project. Meadows and Jamestown Inc and Earth Services Inc plan townhouses single family homes and an 18 hole golf course across Shaker Road north of OH 122 and south of OH 741. The Warren County Regional Planning Commission recommended approval November 30 pending zoning code provisions.

Lebanon Warren County Zoning Commission Shaker Creek Shaker Road Ohio 122 Ohio Meadows and Jamestown, Inc Earth Services, Inc Warren County Regional Planning Commission

You're never too old to hear better advertisement

Beltone announces a free offer for those who hear but struggle to understand. A tiny replica Beltone aid weighing under a third of an ounce is provided at no cost, with no obligation, to try at home and simply keep if desired.

Hamilton Ohio Beltone Davidsons Sony L.ands Lois Shackelford

Cecilia Hawkins dies at 57 in Waynesville

Mrs Cecilia K Hawkins 57 of 298 North Street Waynesville dies Sunday at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Survived by husband H Leslie two sons Dennis and Jeffrey two daughters Jacqueline Florence Gail Jennifer brothers Andrew Joseph Michael Elmer Franko and a sister.

Cecilia Hawkins Waynesville Cecilia K. Hawkins North St Kettering Memorial Hospital H. Leslie Dennis Jeffrey Jacqueline Florence Oxford Gail Jennifer Andrew Joseph Michael Elmer Franko Youngstown

Twirlers Win In Hamilton National Baton Title

Two local baton twirlers won trophies at the National Baton Twirlers Association contest held at Garfield High School in Hamilton. Debbie Freeze was chosen queen in the senior division and won first in advanced fancy strutting. Robin Cole placed first in state competition for 7 to 10 year olds and earned multiple high placements in other events.

Garfield High School Hamilton Debbie Freeze Robin Cole

Weekend Traffic Fatalities Drop in Ohio This Weekend

The Associated Press reports Ohio weekend traffic deaths totaled 13, with 10 killed on Saturday and overall lower counts for the year. Authorities note signs of improving conditions as not all days were equally deadly.

Associated Press Ohio

Obituary Notices for Wade, Hesler, Purdy, Barnickie

Mr and Mrs Stanley Wade of Ross have services today. George Hesler, 58, of 223 S Eighth St, has services today. Mrs Bertha Purdy, 96, of Fairfield, private services. Mrs Amelia Barnickie, 85, of 410 S Seventh St, services at 2 p m Tuesday.

Stanley Wade Ross Webb George Hesler S. Eighth St Colligan Bertha Purdy Fairfield Amelia Barnickie S. Seventh St

Ohio 748 Closure for Bridge Replacement in Butler County

Ohio 748 in Morgan Township Butler County closed to replace a dangerous bridge over a small creekbed. District 8 engineers will insert a large metal culvert and add new pavement. Six to eight workdays planned with weather as a variable. northbound detours use Ohio 126 128 27 129 back to 748, southbound detours use 129 126 to 143.

Ohio Morgan Township Butler County Department of Transportation Engineers District 8 Lebanon Ohio 128 U.S Ohio 129 Ohio 143

Holiday Gift Guide Finds for Unhurried Shoppers

Local shops showcase electronics from Davidson's Photo Shop and Sony sets, leather jackets at C E GreatHouse and Son, Audubon china by Royal Chelsea, and festive decor at Peck's Flower Shop. Norwalk Furniture via Reed Klopffurniture offers custom pieces, while Phyllis Coiffures on S Dixie Franklin hosts stylish wardrobe and gift certificates.

Maud Muller Royal Chelsea England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Santa Manchester Avenue Clinton Street Sheckler Carlisle Athletic DODDS Verity Pkvy 14Th Ave Woodside Cemetery Bud) Steller Mar Vannest Manchester McGee's Mkt Man Ponderosa Steak House Iss Fasnity Roosevelt Monsanto Corp Jewel Carol Lowell Germantown Cemetery John Arpp Beltone Hearing Aid Service Rentschler Bldgamilton, Ohio Converse Monument CO Manchester Rd Fenwick High Granite & Bronze Nicols Charlotte C.E. Greathouse and Son McGregor Pecks Norwalk Furniture Reed Klopp Furniture Reed Klopps Phyllis Salon S. Dixie Bank Americard
Search Courier

Search the Middletown Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Middletown Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication