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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1976
Page
2
A two story frame house at 6271 Howe Road Madison Township was gutted by fire yesterday evening. Fire officials attributed the blaze to an electrical wiring short. The home stood on a long lane off the main road and suffered extensive damage.
In Germantown a large wooden barn owned by Douglas Hill at Green Meadows fishing lake on Keifer Road was destroyed by fire, with an estimated 7000 dollars in loss. Cattle were saved but hay, straw, tools, and an old camper car perished. Firefighters from Germantown and Madison Township battled the blaze, with no injuries reported and insurance covering part of the damage.
Middletown REACT officers for 1977 were elected at a combined Christmas party and business meeting held yesterday at Duff's Smorgasbord. Cecil Wooddell was elected president, Mark Dunaway vice president, Chuck Luksic communication officer, Debbie Harrison secretary, Corbit Harrison treasurer. The next meeting is January 16.
A final report to the Board of Health notes the swine flu inoculation drive is nearly finished except for homebound residents. Vaccine stocks will stay at Middletown Hospital and the 805 S Main St health clinic. A new monovalent split virus for ages 3 to 17 will be given in two doses 30 days apart once it arrives.
A set of stereo speakers worth about 400 dollars vanished from the Verity Middle School band room during a weekend spree that included five burglaries. Entry was gained by breaking a window in Room 402 and damaging a cabinet and door.
Police arrested William G. Carder and Richard Alan Walton about 2:30 a.m. after witnessing Carder allegedly hand Walton what is believed to be marijuana from a plastic bag at Charles Street and Casper Avenue. Carder, 23, of Franklin, faces possession for sale. Walton, 19, of Flemming Road, faces possession. Carder reportedly fled, discarding the bag, while Walton had marijuana residue in his left breast pocket.
Franklin Special Events Committee formed by City Council plans to contact local service groups and churches to assist 1977 events. An organizational meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 in the City Building. Members include Mrs Barbara Sorrell, Mrs Bev Moore, Mrs Phyllis Darragh, Mrs Jan Beedle and Mrs Sara Burns.
The Hamilton case of Donald L. Korn, 32, charged with aggravated murder in the stabbing death of Ruth Doench, a retired Hamilton school teacher, is rescheduled from January 24 to March 21 at counsel request to avoid a U.S. District Court conflict. Korn, formerly of Fairfield, allegedly stabbed Doench of 4150 Tylerville Road.
Obituaries report Charles J Byrd 72 dead on arrival at Middletown Hospital. Details list survivors, services set at Heavenly Highway Tabernacle, burial at Butler County Memorial Park, and calling hours. Other items note Leon Hull found dead, Hugh LaMance obituary correction, Elizabeth Yates death and burial plans, Carol Mast death with family survivors, and Howard David Webb of Hamilton.
Wilbur E. Crist 72 of 239 Fairway Blvd Columbus and former Middletown died at home. A Capital University music faculty member 40 years and Broad Street United Methodist Church choir director, he was a solo cornetist in Middletown bands. Survived by wife Betty and two sisters, services at Broad Street and Woodhill Cemetery, calls to Evans Funeral Home. Memorials requested. Also notes death of John Gilbert 74 of Lebanon with extensive family in the area and service details pending.
Cub Scout Pack 101 from Wilson School held a candlelight rededication ceremony this past week. Denner cards arrow awards and Webelos achievements were presented. Members plan derby cars for the January meeting led by Cub Master Jim Armbruster.
A festive guide highlights books on art and classics, jewelry by Merle Norman, floral arrangements, and housewares at SENNETS BIORE. Margaret Kimball’s wallpaper shop, Gracious Living furniture displays, and gift ideas from Cambridge Inn, Greathouse, and Irenes Salon are presented with holiday offerings and tips.
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