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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1976
Page
2
The second battery at Armco's new coke oven complex pushed its first full coke load yesterday. Early runs require about 24 hours, with a goal to 16 hours. by 5 p.m. ten of 57 ovens had produced coke. Armco has avoided buying outside coke and even shipped some to Ashland, while coke gas cuts natural gas use by about 12 percent since September.
Fire at 2200 Central Ave damaged a trash dumpster. A 26 year old man unconscious after reportedly taking Valium and drinking beer was hospitalized and released. Other run reports include illnesses at 810 14th Ave Vivian Mitchell 53 treated and released, a 25 year old woman overdosed, a 19 year old woman overdosed brought by a life squad, and injuries at Hill's department store from a fall. A furnace explosion at 109 111 Iiglehart St caused smoke but no fire damage. Ponderosa restaurant patron Everett Deaton 40 choked and was aided by Heimlich, a tree stump smoldered at 1828 Winona Drive, Richard Forbes 45 had breathing difficulty and was admitted in fair condition.
Blue Cross of Southwest Ohio has filed for a rate increase in Medicare Complementary contracts for the Lima area. The proposed rises range from 1.40 to 1.70 dollars a month. If approved, this would be the first increase since 1966, state Insurance Superintendent Harry V. Jump said.
Fire Capt. Paul Gibbs, 54, retired from the Division of Fire after 26 years. A party at Station 1 honored his service with praise from four chiefs, noting his knowledge and dependability. Gibbs plans travel and sports as he recovers from knee surgery and looks to time with family in Middletown.
Florence D. Whitlock 79 of 3221 McGee Ave wife of retired Armco executive John B. Whitlock died at 5 15 p.m. yesterday at Middletown Hospital after two years ill. She taught at Columbus School for Girls and served in church and hospital groups. Survived by husband, son John W. Whitlock, daughter Nancy Crawford, siblings, six grandchildren, one great grandchild. Graveside services at Woodside Cemetery. memorial at First Church. Arrangements by Wilson Schramm Memorial Home.
Proceeds from Trenton's Bicentennial celebration will be donated to the Trenton Rescue Squad and the Trenton Historical Society after expenses. Remaining sign projects include five entrance markers and a pioneer cemetery sign, plus a sunken plaque and framed prints in city offices.
The Middletown Welcome Wagon Club received the top award for the fourth straight year in the mall contest. Their tree illustrated the carol Hark the Herald Angels Sing with a music box, handmade angels, and a $50 prize. Judges named Amanda and Oneida schools art classes first, Green Thumb Garden Club second, and Oneida School fifth grade third.
Ivan O. Belinsky, recognized as the USSR's oldest general and an eyewitness to three revolutions, has died at age 100, as reported by Red Star.
William Donham 57th District state representative took the oath for his third term at 11 30 a m in Judge J T Lambs courtroom. Donham chose the local ceremony due to his long ties with Judge Lamb who began his service in 1953 alongside Donham.
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