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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
17
Six year old Rickie Hudson of Franklin cuts his hair to craft a pencil holder for his mother as a Christmas gift. He uses a tuft of blond hair as a brush and, despite mangling his hair, completes the thoughtful present for the babysitter.
Two Warren County assistant prosecutors, Thomas B. Kirby and Dallas P. Powers, announced they will leave after December 30. Both are Franklin partners in the Kirby and Powers firm. Powers will remain Franklin’s city solicitor and continue civil work, while Kirby plans to pursue criminal defense.
City water superintendent Kelsie Singleton says a workman kicking a bucket of oil into the system caused an oil sheen and oily taste. He notes a teaspoonful could hover a large area and that the odor faded after hours while water remained safe to drink.
Harold E. Reed of 102 Third Street Trenton was injured yesterday when his southbound car left the road on Trenton Franklin Road near Ohio 122. The vehicle struck a culvert on a curve. Reed was treated at Middletown Hospital for facial lacerations and mouth injury.
South Middletown firefighters delivered around 40 Christmas baskets despite wrong addresses and families not home. They left groceries with relatives or set items aside for later, while volunteers noted some households still needed help. The effort reflects the fire department's commitment to the community and Salvation Army referrals.
Thirteen area youths including eight from Middletown were nominated by Congressman Walter E. Powell to military academies. Nominees include Jeffery Benseler, John Turner, Terry Tapp, James Wetzel, Dennis Saxbury, Thomas Cochran, Jan Adams, William Sweeney II, Donald Ford, Michael Goodpaster, Stephen Morris, Harold Hosea, and Charles Cochran. If appointed, they would enter the academies in 1972.
Alphonse Francis, 47, of 5042 Trenton Franklin Road, told Butler County police last night that a rock from a passing car shattered the rear window of his parked automobile in front of his residence.
Mrs Shirley Ann Williams 21 of 76 S LaFayette St Camden died from chest injuries after broken glass at her home in what investigators term a fatal incident last night. Police and neighbors reported loud use of force before 5 15 pm and an autopsy will confirm cause of death. Williams a 1969 Camden High School graduate worked for Stece Corp Richmond Indiana and was active in the American Legion auxiliary. Surviving are her husband James Gilbert Williams her parents James and (Illegible) Rader and her maternal grandmother Gladys Davis Richmond Indiana. Arrangements are at Nein Sons Funeral Home.
City managers and Local 85 AFSCME workers negotiate a two year contract after an impasse. Union seeks higher wages beyond 5.5 percent federal guideline, with sanitation truck staffing and crew added to demands. Past gains included a 58 cent hourly rise in 1970, 15 cent in 1971, extra holidays, and extended leave. Negotiations proceed under federal review.
Butler County police report 19 classroom doors broken a double door damaged fire extinguishers emptied paint and mustard smeared walls and a missing coin box at Maud Marshall Elementary School on Millville Oxford Road north of McGonigle. Estimated damage 5000 to 6000. The Talawanda district closes with Miami University during holiday vacation.
Stebelton, 44, will begin his term Jan 1 as mayor with council approving his oath of office last night and setting first meeting for Jan 3. The village plans a fire department contract area west of the Great Miami River and a township levy funds about 5,000 yearly, while village costs run 50 a year for 25 volunteer firefighters. Clifford Tucker hired as maintenance man under federal program.
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control announced a Sunday sale liquor permit issued to Charles Nateman for Bar 28 at 28 S Broad St Columbus. The permit allows sale of alcoholic beverages from 1 PM to midnight. ODLC had announced a similar permit for Armco Steel Corp Manchester Motor Inn last week.
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