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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1975
Page
2
A local appeal urges President Ford to veto the energy bill as lawmakers push for a presidential veto. The plea emphasizes concerns over costs and national energy policy.
A 14 year old Hamilton youth set fire to a mattress at the Butler County Juvenile Detention Center causing smoke and minor damage. He received treatment for smoke inhalation and drugs at local hospitals. no other injuries reported. Police and fire units responded.
New officers for Post 218 of the American Legion were installed after a tie vote resolved. Edward Fitzwater Jr. is commander with Lawrence Hensley as first vice, Douglas Kincaid as second vice, Marvin G. Cole as third vice, and other officers including Richard Frye, Jess Border, and Alfred G Decatur. Executives include Heilman, Karwacki, Marshall, Miller, Sanderson, Sarris, and Kincaid. Installation was by Robert McBride and Robert Hammond of Cincinnati.
Elmer Cole's apartment at 1644 Lamberton Street lost a clock radio and silverware after a rear patio door was pried and drawers were rifled. Barbara O Neal at 433 Yankee Road reported a television and clock radio stolen via an unlocked door between 6 30 and 10 last evening. Jewelry theft at 4646 Riviera Drive remains undetermined after entry through a sliding glass door. burglars fled.
Obituary notices list Grover F. Schwab 46 of 3109 Ottawa St died at Veterans Administration Hospital Dayton after seven weeks illness. Also listed are Mrs. Espy Bogan 81 Trenton, Nanette Brunn 89 Berkeley Calif, Marietta Christman 51 Cincinnati, Tommy Cottongim 32 West Alexandria, Miss Imogene Morris 53 Camden, Alma Ostendarp 81 Franklin, Raymond Rider 82 Springboro, and several Hamilton area deaths with services planned at local churches and funeral homes. Burial in Woodland or local cemeteries.
Three separate purse snatching incidents were reported in Middletown. Sandra Prosser said a teen grabbed her purse on Park Street, dragging it and breaking the strap before fleeing toward Girard Street. Sheila Cavin lost a billfold at Jacoby Avenue and Young Street after a struggle with a teen. Mary Bessel kept her purse, but two teen girls pushed her to the ground on Monroe Street. she was treated at Middletown Hospital.
GRATIS-David Lewis a 38 year old Middletown firefighter was appointed by Mayor Russ Wilson to fill a vacant seat on the Gratis Village Council. He replaces Council President Lawrence Jacobs who resigned effective Nov 17 after moving from the village.
A lone man robbed Monroe Laundry on Main Street at 7:50 this morning taking 112 dollars and the manager Lois King’s credit cards. She was forced to the floor but did not require medical help. no weapon was visible as the suspect kept a hand in his pocket.
Three armed men wearing stocking masks robbed Meadowlawn Cafe at 1523 Lafayette Ave last evening. They entered about 8 50 p m with two at the front and one through the rear. A gunman forced bartender Jim Sturgemeyer to fill a paper bag with cash.
At 11:20 a.m. Ernie Frasher of 3120 Illinois Ave. brakes failed on North Avenue, hitting a pickup driven by John Esselman of 2300 Arlington Ave. Esselman treated and released at Middletown Hospital. Damages: Esselman truck 800, Frasher car 1000. No charges filed.
The blessing of the crib at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Holy Trinity Church will be followed by a children’s Christmas party in the lounge building with Senta Claus.
Trustees expected in January to appoint a new township fire chief and an assistant chief for the south Miltonville station. Chief Robert Ledford retires at year end. Merle Rhodes vacates south assistant chief role but remains a fireman. Dee Harlan named as possible north station head with others considering an administrative chief.
Middletown Area Senior Citizens Center invites non members to a mystery trip tomorrow. Buses depart at 11 am and return by 8:30 9 pm with destinations hidden until en route. Cost 13 75 includes dinner insurance transport and gratuity. Call center at 9 30 am to sign up. The center gift shop will be open until noon Wednesday with handmade items for sale.
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