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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1975
Page
2
Charles Daggenbach, 85, of 403 Florence St., reported three young men grabbed him in his garage as he entered his home at 10:45 p.m. yesterday. They took his wallet containing $92, fled, leaving muddy footprints. Daggenbach was treated for a finger cut at Middletown Hospital.
Daggenbach described a robbery by two or more youths as they fled after gunpoint confrontation. Police also investigated a break-in at Pizza House 812 Lincoln St. missing were a box of steaks worth 18 dollars and four cigarette cartons worth 16 dollars plus change from a juke box. Jim Hood said a lock was pried off the front door. At 117 Webster St the apartment of Lloyd Sizemore was entered around 6 30 p.m with lights on and nothing reported missing.
Obituaries list Harold Barnhart May E Barnhart Marguerite Brueshaber Laura Jean Duke Robert Hart Emma Trimble and others. Services set at McCoy Leffler Memorial Wilson Schramm and Riggs Funeral Homes with graveside services in Dayton Miltonville Woodland Hazel Green and Rose Hill memorials. Survivors, burial sites, and funeral home details are noted.
The Warren County Lincoln Day Dinner will be held February 24 at King's Island Inn with a social hour at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost 7.50 and may be bought from Republican committees or by calling Robert K. South in Springboro. Speakers include Robert W. Teater of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Representative Thomas Kindness.
At 8:56 a.m. 4308 Lisa Lane Barbara Ridge 13 ill assisted to residence no transport. Yesterday 9:32 p.m. a 25 year old woman attempted suicide by pills admitted to ICU in serious condition this morning. At 6:06 p.m. 1602 Columbia Ave John Hotarick 12 fell injured lip nose treated and dismissed. 5:36 p.m. a 28 year old woman cut wrist treated and dismissed. 2:49 p.m. 3810 Central Ave Bobbie Jo Warmoth 35 ill to hospital.
About 900 adults and youths attended three showings of a film on breast self examination in Middletown and at Middletown High School. Doctors noted the exam helps spot changes, with 95 percent of cancers detected by self checks.
The traffic committee of the Middletown Area Safety Council will convene at noon Tuesday at Bonanza Sirloin Pit on South Breiel Boulevard. No program has been announced for the session.
The annual Family Life conference at First United Methodist Church runs through Sunday with Jim DiRaddo of Christian Family Ministries as speaker. Sessions start 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. tomorrow and Friday, covering husband wife relations and parent child relations respectively. Saturday includes a Men's Club breakfast at 8 a.m., a high school youth meeting at 1 p.m., and a single young adults gathering at 7:30 p.m. Sunday features worship services at 9:15 and 10:35 a.m. and a Christian education workers workshop at 2:30 p.m. The theme centers on the family as key to meaningful Christian living.
Sam Noblet was elected president of the Council of Churches at the annual dinner succeeding Rev. Quinton Everest Jr. The Rev. Robert E. Clark and Steve Geckeler were elected first and second vice presidents, with Mrs. Frank Wassell as secretary. The Rev. O. Krug Klafter was re elected treasurer. The meeting highlighted programs including School of Religion, CROP walk, Good Friday services, Welcome Wagon outreach, and area cable TV religious programming.
Twenty area students won awards or honorable mention in the second annual district competition at Scarlet Oaks Vocational School near Cincinnati. Middletown High School results included Charlotte Egleston second in investments and state contest bid, David Adams second in job interview, and several honorable mentions. Edgewood and Lemon Monroe highlights followed with first and second places in business topics and state bids. Madison High School saw Richard Cunningham first in business match with gold plaque and others earning silver and bronze honors.
Franklin school board heard that the newly started mental health services program is moving from the senior high to the junior high as referrals rise from junior high students. The report cites 24 emergency and 28 non emergency cases and 108 staff interviews, with weekly counseling and extensive training and parent conferences.
A new 272 minute color documentary titled Why Me Tom Krolick explains taxpayer rights in audits appeals delinquent taxes and return confidentiality. Veteran actor James Whitmore stars with IRS staff and aims to inform local groups and organizations about engaging with the IRS. Reservations contact Jayzell M Friason district public affairs officer Box 1818 Cincinnati Ohio 45201.
A man identified as Douglas Powers, 20, of 319 Garfield St., was arrested on public indecency charges after two exposure incidents. Police traced him by a car description and license number. Powers admitted involvement and will appear in Middletown Municipal Court Friday.
Fifteen MHS gym lockers were opened with a stolen master key during first period PE. Principal Lewis Hill said loss amount unknown as of 10 30 am. Police continue investigation into the incident.
The Cincinnati Board of Education will open wage negotiations March 1 with all employee groups. The board said employees would receive raises funded from a $2.7 million appropriation awaiting signature from Governor Rhodes.
Crusade executive Norman Cook representing Overseas Crusades will speak on missionary and evangelism work at the Church at Mayfield from Friday through Sunday. He is associate executive director for personnel and will address worship services at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday.
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