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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1976

Page

2

Deaths and funerals note multiple regional obituaries

FRANKLIN-J Druslak 71 of Franklin Nursing Inn died Saturday at Grandview Hospital Dayton. Graveside services 4 p.m. tomorrow at St. Mary Cemetery Leckrone PA. Arrangements by Eaton Funeral Home. Marge Holland 45 of Dayton died Saturday at Grandview Hospital. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. Higginbotham Funeral Home Hardy AR. Visitation Tobias Beavercreek Twp today 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorials Heart Fund. John W List 82 of 3848 Shaker Rd died at Middletown Hospital after monthlong illness. Survived by wife Irene two brothers Joseph Francis and sister Ida Mack. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lesby Funeral Home. burial Springboro Cemetery. Calling hours 3-7 p.m. tomorrow. Helen Moore 55 of 3613 Lewis St. obituary correction lists two additional survivors Alonzo Ma Stanton KY and Irene Birch Lexington KY. son John Morton Seminole FL noted. Reba Motley 73 of 502 Hart Rd Lebanon died at home. Survived by husband Sherley (d. 1974) a son Sherley Jr. Franklin, daughters Mary Jo Wells Lebanon and Ann Squier Franklin and Betty Kay Franklin, 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. Services 10:30 a.m. (time truncated in text).

Franklin J . Druslak Franklin Nursing Inn Grandview Hospital Dayton Druslak New Carlisle St. Mary Cemetery Leckrone Eaton Funeral Home Marge Holland Ralph Carroll Middletown Higginbotham Funeral Home Hardy, Ark Bradford Cemetery Tobias Beavercreek Township Dayton- Xenia Road Heart Fund John W. List Shaker Road Middletown Hospital List Irene Joseph Francis Ida Mack Lesby Funeral Home Springborometery Journal Alonzo Ma Stanton, Ky Irene Birch Lexington Moore Lebanon Reba Motley Hart Road Motley Sherley Sherley Jr Mary Jo Wells Ann Squier Betty Kay David N. Newman Summit St Miami Valley Hospital Camden Dewey W. Super South St Mercy Hospital Hamilton Mr. Super Delco- Moraine Corp Pulaski County American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Amvets Xenia Eddie Merle Anderson Ind Camden Baptist Church James Armstrong Fairmount Cemetery R. C. Nein & Sons Drue Tatman Douglas St Veterans’ Administration Center Tatman Fayette County Armco Steel Corp Robert Gail Detroit Mich Ruby LeForce Velma Ferguson Betty Payne Calif James Arkansas McCoy- Leffler Stig B. Anderson Woodside Cemetery

Three arrested in CB radio thefts by Butler deputies

Three Hamilton men Rand y D. Gross Ronald E. Mays and James Brandenburg Jr were charged with grand theft after deputies spotted a car leaving Countryside Mobile Home Park on Ohio 747. Four citizen band radios were found in the vehicle with two from Stumpf s car including one from Liberty Township fire department. The men were arrested following a pursuit and are awaiting further proceedings.

Hamilton Butler County Ies Rndy D. Gross Ronald E. Mays James Brandenburg Jr Countryside Mobile Home Park Ohio 747 Citizens Band Paul Stumpf Ohio 4 Liberty Township Stumpf

City Commission to review rehab of 708 15th Avenue home

The City Commission will consider a rehabilitation contract for the home at 708 15th Avenue funded by 10500 in federal development funds to be reimbursed through sale. The action, tied to home rule powers to stop deterioration, may waive bidding. Other agenda items include hospital contract renewals, a drug treatment center service contract, traffic signal maintenance, street light bonds, and sidewalk curb bonds.

City Commission 15Th Avenue City Building Commission Chamber Whic Dave Schul Federal Housing Administration Middletown Hospital Scott Zollett Wagner- Smith Co Dayton Manchester Road Roosevelt Boulevard Grand Avenue

Domestic relations petitions filed in Warren County courts

A list of divorce and cruelty petitions in Warren County with parties and addresses. Fay Holland and James Holland. Deboran Carpenter and Robert Carpenter. Eck spouses. Weaver spouses. Deger and others. Betty Perry and John Perry. Hill and Agnes Hill. Hedric spouses. Grim and William Grim. Nickell and Bonnie Nickell. Slaton spouses. Richardson spouses. Combs spouses. Williams spouses.

Fay Holland Wilshire Drive Cariisie James H. Holland Mary Leona Brewer Martz Pauviin Road Franklin Betty Jean Perry Cora Drive Cartisie John Fred Perry Glenmore Hill Jr Ohio Springboro Agnes V. Hill Donald E. Hedric Thomas Drive Maxine F. Hedric Carol L. Grim Wilmington Road Oregonia William Cody Grim W. Mulberry St Lebanon James Nickell Hobart Ave Bonnie Nickell Hill Ave Middletown William W. Slaton Jr Hamilton Middletown Road Lois Ann Slaton First St Trenton Richardson McKinley St Ronald R. Richardson Kenridge Drive Arie Combs Virginia Ave Clyde Combs Fern Lane Carolyn Sue Williams N. Union Road Emery Arnell Williams S. Dixie Highway

Charges filed in escape attempt at Butler County jail

Hamilton officer reports Rocky R. Huff, 19, of 1316 Grand Blvd., faced charges of escape felonious assault and kidnapping after an unsuccessful attempt to force his way out of the Butler County jail using a six inch steel piece on a trusty. Huff had 33 days left in a prior assault sentence when the incident occurred.

Hamilton Butler County Rocky R. Huff Grand Blvd Ed Holzberger Huff

Fire and medical runs logged at multiple city addresses

At 11:55 p.m. emergency crews responded to 1807 Germantown Road for a subject with breathing difficulty. Other calls included a no-fire alarm at Dix Road and Fisher Avenue, patient transport for illnesses and injuries at several residences, admissions in fair condition, and a cut injuries incident at 1949 Central Avenue.

Germantown Road Bill Eaghley Waite St Dix Road Fisher Avenue Meadow Ave Wilie Wright S. Main St Lucy Pence Hamilton S. Breiel Blvd Donald Berry Grand Ave Gypsy Moore Central Ave Bev Hoskins Toospital

C and W singer Jones sued over drink forcing incident

Nashville court records show country and western singer Jones facing a lawsuit from a couple accusing him of hitting a woman after pressuring her to drink and striking her companion. The action seeks damages and asserts alleged assault during a social engagement.

Nashville Tenn Beenace

Cincinnati Gas & Electric declares 41 cent dividend

The board of Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. declares a regular dividend of 41 cents a share payable February 15 to shareholders of record January 14.

The Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co

Fires damage home on Gratis Jacksonburg Road

West Elkton firefighters from West Elkton Camden and Gratis battled two fires at a home on Gratis Jacksonburg Road Saturday evening. The Wayne Honesty residence suffered extensive damage with undetermined causes and no occupants present. A state fire marshal investigation was requested as 18 firefighters and six pieces of equipment responded.

West Elkton Camden Gratis Gratis- Jacksonburg Road Wayne Honesty Tom Harrison Harrison

HUD grant funds Oxford senior housing project

Oxford will see a 30 unit senior citizens apartment complex on Tollgate Drive funded by a HUD grant. The development targets affordable private units with rent capped at 25 percent of residents’ income after allowances, with Galbreath Mortgage Co. of Cincinnati providing the financing. occupancy is planned for next fall.

Oxford Cox Department of Housing Urban Development Tollgate Drive Galbreath Mortgage Co. of Cincinnati

Troop 1361 Girl Scouts Hold Investiture Ceremony

Wildwood School hosted an investiture and awards event for Girl Scout Troop 1361. Patricia Brown and Becky Gibson earned world association pins and a troop crest, while Missy Bales Shelly Beachler Denise Colwell Mary Ann Current Missy Deniston Valerie Dunn Kamy Henry Lisa Ingram Colby Kreck Melodie Osborne Kim Strong and Marcie Welsh received badges. The group recently completed 48 toy maker projects for the Idren's Home in Hamilton and plans to sing carols at Barbara Park Convalescent Home tomorrow. Leaders are Eileen Kreck Archie Beachler and Zella Mae Current.

Patricia Brown Becky Gibson World Association Wildwood School Missy Bales Shelly Beachler Denise Colwell Mary Ann Current Missy Deniston Valerie Dunn Kamy Henry Lisa Ingram Colby Kreck Melodie Osborne Kim Strong Marcie Welsh Toy Maker Idren Hamilton Barbara Park Convalescent Home Eileen Kreck Archie Beachler Zella Mae

Disparity in funding gets study

Ohio municipal league trustees will study fiscal disparity among municipalities. A policy committee will meet in Columbus to review proposals for more equitable revenue sharing. A Feb 4 meeting is planned to consider the committee report and league position.

Trenton Ohio Municipal Ague Ohio Lea Roth Atte Board of Trustees Columbus Roth

Butler County Radio Watch Initiative Aimed at Christmas Crime

Sheriff Robert Walton urged heightened community radio watch activity across Butler County during the Christmas season to curb break ins thefts purse snatchings and other crimes. Volunteers with citizens band radios will monitor high risk areas including shopping zones and unattended vehicles, while Sgt. Joseph Lo Buono coordinates assignments and alerts the sheriff’s office of unusual activity.

Hamilton Butler County Robert Walton Community Radio Watch Walton Citizens Band Sheriff's Office Joseph Lo Buono

Clearcreek Board Member Named Southwest Region Treasurer

Stockman a Clearcreek school board member was elected treasurer of the Southwest Region of the Ohio School Boards Association for 1977. Other 1977 officers include A Craig Kennedy president Walter G. Sellers president-elect and H Cooper Snyder immediate past president. They will take office Jan.

Springboro PB Stockman Clearcreek Ohio School Boards Association Southwest Region A Craig Kennedy Sycamore School Board Walter G. Sellers Xenia School Board H. Cooper Snyder Clinton County School Board

Christmas shopping spree in Middletown stores boosts gifts

Readers are urged to shop Middletown for last minute gifts with offers from TOTAL STUDIOS Mac Tobias promoting gift certificates and portraits. Allsports inventories halves prices on sports gear, Speedo swimsuits included, while LEWIS DRUGS features Mr. Coffee and grooming items. FILSON'S, OFFICE OUTFITTERS, Ewalds Pet Shop and P.K Middown furnish clothing, tools, jewelry, and pet gifts with multiple brands and gift certificates.

Mac Tobias Total Studios Tobias Allsports Lewis Drugs Gillette T.V Lewis Ewalds

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Joseph Druslak John List Helen Moore Lewis St A.m. Bened Anglesby Woodhill Rodney Williams David Newman Barbara Ridenour Barbara Jean Ridenour State St Garret J. Boone Dewey House Warren St, Lebanon Stephen Deger Dobos Verity Pkwy 14Th Ave Woodside Charles Bad Steller Mer Schneider C&w Jones Middletown Bank WPFB L_ast HUD Girl By Ellis Hall Hall Yankee Road Filson’s Gibson P.K Midd P.K Stanley and Black and Decker Monet Danecraft McAlpin Betty Stacy Timex McAlpin's Childs
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