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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1973

Page

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Franklin’s waste water plant to get $482000 computer upgrades

Franklin's wastewater treatment plant will gain $482000 in computerized improvements under a research and demonstration project approved by the Miami Conservancy District. Federal funding covers half the cost and a bank loan may start within 30 days.

C.J. Bosnak Journal Dayton — Franklin Miami Conservancy District William Ejiffert Biffert Franklin Middletown

Alcohol program in planning for Butler County alcoholics

The Alcoholism Council of Butler County outlines a July start for a detoxification and aftercare program with an estimated first year cost of 300000 dollars. The plan includes two facilities a screening intake and detox unit and a half way house for men only with women to be added later and a referral service for hospital care.

Butler County Alcoholism Council Michael Richardson Richard Alfway House

Arts Council Grants to Dayton Art Institute for Tours

The Ohio Arts Council awards a 50 000 dollar grant to the Dayton Art Institute to train tour guides and select exhibits in Columbus Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Arts Council Dayton Art Institute

Deaths and funerals of Blanton Burna Schweikert

William F Blanton 42 of Trenton died 11 50 p m at Middletown Hospital where he had been patient since Dec 2 He worked as crane operator for Armco Steel and served in Korea He is survived by wife Ruby four sons Steve Mike Tim and Kevin and his parents Oliver and Mrs Blanton a brother each Paul Orleans Ind and Donald Paoli Ind Services Monday 11 am at Wilson Schramm Memorial Home Butler County Memorial Park Burial Friends may call Sunday 3 5 and 7 9 pm John M Burna 63 formerly of Middletown died in Ft Lauderdale Fla where he lived and retired from Armco Steel in 1967 Memorial service for William M Schweikert 67 formerly of Middletown set for 1 pm Saturday at Fairchild Funeral Home.

William Franklin Blanton Hamilton Ave Trenton Middletown Hospital Blanton Armco Steel Corp Lincoln County Ruby Steve Mike Tim Kevin Oliver Blanton Paoli Ind Paul Orleans Donald Wilson-Schramm Kenneth Tye Butler County Memorial Park

PUCO chief objects to proposed federal fuel rules

Edmund Turk of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio says new federal fuel allocation regulations are vague, unworkable, and will impose undefined branch offices and funding requirements. He notes the rules take effect December 27 and lack clear guidance on office roles.

Columbus, Ohio Edmund Turk Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Turk Ohio

Trenton Cafe Robbed in Greasy Footprint Heist

A thief broke into Hello Peggy's in Trenton stealing liquor valued over 26 dollars and an undetermined cash amount. He stepped in a three gallon can of used grease leaving footprints while opening coolers and throwing food about. Deputies say the break in occurred between 3 am and 12 40 pm yesterday.

Hello Peggy's

Wreck on I 75 ramp injures two in Franklin

Delores Mays aged 39 of 536 S River St and Richard T Barker 46 of 35 E Fifth St were treated at Middletown Hospital after a two car crash on the southbound I 75 ramp to Ohio 73 at 1 30 pm. David Walker 22 of 201 Miller Road Lebanon was cited for following too closely after saying he did not see the Mays vehicle stop. A second item reports a cafe burglary with $50 in change and whisky decanters, beer, and whisky seized.

Franklin — Delores Mays S. River St Richard T. Barker E. Fifth St Middletown Hospital Ohio 73 David Walker Miller Road Lebanon Franklin Mays

Two Hurt as Car and Middletown School Bus Collide

At 9 a.m. at 11th Avenue and Minneston Street a car driven by Roberta Lane and a school bus collided. Lane and her 3 year old passenger Clarence Lane were treated and released from Middletown Hospital. Lane was cited for failure to yield. Bus driver Shirley Hollen, 32, reported no injuries. Damage totaled about 400 dollars.

Middletown Hospital Middletown 11Th Avenue Minneston Street Roberta Lane Louis Place Clarence Lane Shirley Hollen Oxford State Road

Girl Four Hurt As Icy Drive Sparks Car Crash

Annette Prater four suffered head cuts and was treated at Middletown Hospital after a two car collision on icy Brelsford Drive. Arlene Prater thirty nine backing from a drive slid on the ice and struck James Whitaker sixteen driving south. Minor damage to both cars. Annette transported by Trenton Rescue Squad. No citation issued.

Trenton Annette Prater Middletown Hospital Brelsford Arlene Prater Miami St James D. Whitaker Annette

Five Drivers Fined in Municipal Court for Reporting Offenses

Three area drivers were fined 50 each in Municipal Court by Judge J T Lamb for failing to report traffic accidents. Linda McDaniels 25 West Carrollton Lena Williams 49 313 Crawford St Leroy Johnson 45 1222 Yankee Road convicted. William Sparks 56 842 Ninth Ave and Robert McGill 45 2209 Linden Ave each 50 for careless driving. Kenneth Dennis 24 1056 S Main St fined 10 for stopping for school bus unloading.

J.T. Lamb Linda McDaniels West Carrollton Lena Williams Crawford St Leroy Johnson Yankee William Sparks Ninth Ave Robert McGill Linden Ave Kenneth Dennis S. Main St

Lebanon Receives 150000 Gallons Diesel for Power Plant

Lebanon ordered an emergency allocation of 150 000 gallons of diesel for its power plant to avert a energy crisis. City Manager Charles Guard said CG E officials recently warned the city to cut natural gas use as temperatures fell below 30 degrees. New fuel rules starting January will give locally operated plants top priority.

Lebanon Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Charles Guard Cg&e Guard

Fire and overdose incidents reported at two city addresses

At 9:18 p.m. Benny Frazier, 9, at 608 Crawford St. was taken to hospital by fire department with high fever and released. At 1:41 a.m. Ruth Poe, 20, at 1331 First Ave. was treated by ambulance for a pill overdose and admitted for care.

Crawford St Benny Frazier First Ave Ruth Poe

Preble-Shawnee schools eye alternating full days to save gas

The Preble Shawan ee school board discussed kindergarten alternating full days to reduce noon bus runs with a plan likely to take board action in January. If approved, kindergarten would start full days in the second semester January 21. The district reports adequate heating oil and has set thermostats to 69 degrees as it plans bids for three older 66 passenger buses.

Camden Kiracore Public Utilities Commission of Ohio West Elkton Elementary Preble-Shawnee

Hamilton Butler County Approves LEAA Funds

County commissioners authorize LEAA support for multiple agencies. Youth Service Bureau receives 83000 total with 75000 LEAA and 4166 state share and 4167 local share. Bureau shelter care gets 41677 total. PRIDE Inc receives 116667 total. Probation equipment gets 22222 total.

Hamilton Butler Law Enforcement Assistance Administration LEAA Youth Service Bureau the Bureau Shelter Care Program The Pride, Inc

Firestone recalls 240 small truck tires in Ohio release

Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. recalled 240 small truck tires built at its Memphis plant. The 8.75-16.5 size tires carry Phillips or O.K. or S.F.A. brands with serial numbers WHZL J75203 WHZL J75213 VHXK J77203 VHXK J77213 or VHXK PJM303 and were announced in Akron, Ohio.

Akron, Ohio Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Memphis Phillips O.K S.F.A

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