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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1975
Page
2
The Middletown campus cheerleading squad hosts its second annual clinic on January 10 at the campus recreation building. Two sessions accommodate different grade groups with a $2 fee and video feedback. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for the two sessions.
Eugene D. Rigney, director of the Ross County Historical Society and museum since 1945, died Saturday in Chillicothe Ohio. He was 66 and also served as a trustee of the Ohio Historical Society.
A 25 year old Armco employee saved at Middletown Hospital after an industrial accident on Saturday at No 2 ship hoist. Joe Rukavina of 525 Kensington St. lost his left hand when it was caught under a coal conveyor belt while cleaning beneath it. He has worked seven years for Armco in the power department five of them.
The glass conservatory building in Columbus Franklin Park stood as a notable feature of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, illustrating the era’s glass and metal exhibition style.
Services for Wallace Wesley Huff 28 of 1204 Baltimore St were held at Hall-Jordan Funeral Home after a fatal stab wound to the heart following an argument on Lincoln Street. Rev S S Cousin officiated with burial at Woodside Cemetery. Fred Douglas McClain 48 of 1303 Yankee Rd faces aggravated murder charges. Survivors include mother Louise, three brothers Colis Rakestraw in Los Angeles Lorell and Aarese Huff of Middletown, four sisters Viretta Rosetta Rita Huff and Claressa Huff of Hamilton.
Ohio Bell outlines tips to manage Christmas Day calls as nationwide Bell System projects 13.7 million interstate connections and 500000 overseas. Watch busy times before 5 p.m. or after 11 p.m. Christmas Eve and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Day.
Hamilton Middletown youth Perc y Jackson, 19, of 606 15th Ave, Middletown, was ordered to 4 to 25 years at Mansfield Reformatory for aggravated robbery. Jackson was found guilty by a Butler County jury for the October 10 holdup at Arthur Treacher s Fish and Chips 711 S Breiel Blvd that emptied a safe and cash register of 968 dollars.
Carlisle area report on municipal sewer project by Phil Yost notes Lebanon context and ongoing evaluation. Study focuses on infrastructure needs, potential upgrades, and impact on local customers.
Douglas Brownlee was elected priest of Prince Hall Chapter 44 Royal Arch Masons. Other officers include Robert Hill king Linsay Sweatt scribe Sudduth secretary John Domineck assistant secretary and Jerry Glover treasurer. Past high priest John Domineck conducted the election with installation officers Willie Milton and Oliver Smith.
At 8 am on Bellemonte Street McDermott northbound failed to see an oncoming pickup driven by David Truck 34 injuring Truck and causing $1200 in damage. McDermott faced charges for obstructed view as police noted frost on his windshield.
The Most Rev. Daniel Pilarczyk auxiliary bishop of the Cincinnati Archdiocese will be the principal celebrant at the midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at St. John’s Church. Rev. Stephen J. Calme and Rev. Thomas W W Meyer will concelebrate with Mick Connaughton as master of ceremonies. The choirs directed by Sister Jean Sora will perform from 11 15 p m. Vocal soloists Carl Esposito and Tom Haney will sing with Jeff Back on violin and Mike Taylor on trumpet. Christmas Day Masses are 7 30 9 30 and 11 30 a m.
Mayfield School hosted Cub Scout Pack 15 awards for Christmas. Mike Morris earned the Arrow of Light and advanced to Scouts. Several members received Bobcat and Bear honors, Gold Arrow points, Service Stars, Denner cards, Webelos tri colors, and den chief honors. Awards for top candy sales went to Dunn, Lawwill, and Ryan. Cubmaster Bob Thornton led the ceremony.
Police listed multiple thefts and break-ins from overnight and weekend events. Items taken included clothing from three manikins at Sol Schneiders Men's Wear, a door forced at Youtsler's Barber Shop, and cash from Sealy Mattress Co offices. A floor polisher vanished from the Community Center, and a desk and file cabinet were forced open at Albert Kemmerlings office. No forced entry found at the Community Center.
Manchester Middle School students, led by student council sponsor Mrs Pauline Bartlett, collected funds and donated ten Christmas trees to families in need. Five student groups delivered and decorated the trees at ten homes, continuing the council’s annual charity program.
A 43 year old inmate at Kentucky State Penitentiary was found hanging by a leather belt from a cell door. Clarence Reynolds of Owsley County had been at the penitentiary four days.
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