Developer urges Middletown annexation east of I-75
Middletown area developer Joe Lewis tells the Middletown Area Developers that the city must annex east of Interstate 75 to control growth before rivals take the land. He cites benefits like lower rates and better services, notes opposition from Warren County banks, and predicts 1975 could be a strong year for commercial development including Towne Mall and Bachman tract areas with motels offices and mini warehouses.
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Ted Pollard
Middletown
Joe Lewis
Lewis
Franklin
Warren County
Ohio 122
John Spencer
Kimberlin & Spencer Realty Inc
Bob Keays Real Estate Agency
Dick Smith
Cincinnati
Towne Mall
Bachman Tract
Entertainers set for Trenton 200 Festival
The Trenton 200 Festival lineup announced by the festival committee includes The Hope from Middletown performing 8 to 10 p.m. on June 27, The Preble Swingers 7 to 8 p.m. on June 28, and Neil Stretcher with Jockey Joe Kelly from Cincinnati 7 to 10 p.m. on June 29. A queen contest is planned by the Jaycee ettes, with Mrs Dixie Barker in charge of arrangements. The next committee meeting is 7 p.m. March 12 at the City Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Entertainment
Trenton
The
Hope
Middletown
Preble Swingers
Neil Stretcher
Joe Kelly
Cincinnati
Jaycee Ettes
Dixie Barker
School dolls spark questions from curious Franklin boys
Mrs. William Powell presented at Hampton Bennett School using handmade dolls to illustrate American history from early days to today. She noted that boys ask the most questions as teachers and students enjoyed the doll shows using appleheads buckeyes dried oranges corn shucks and clothespins.
Mrs Truman Celebrates 90th Birthday in Independence
Mrs. Harry S. Truman turns 90 as Independence honors her with a hometown tribute and the city council proclaims “Bess Truman Day.”
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Independence, Mo
Harry S. Truman
Independence City
Bess Truman
Deaths and funerals across Middletown area churches
Obituaries list Earl Fouts aged 63 of 616 Dorset Drive died at Middletown Hospital after a long illness. Surviving include wife Susan and siblings. Services Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Memorials suggested to Earl Fouts Memorial. Additional death notices include Mrs May E Barnhart of Germantown and Mrs Clara Mary Goebel of Trenton with funeral details and survivors. Services are at various local funeral homes and churches through Friday and Saturday.
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Earl Fouts
Dorset Drive
Middletown Hospital
Fouts
Armco Steel Corp
Middletown
Susan
Arthur
Dayton
Mary Humston
Helen Kelly
Zion Lutheran Church
O.K. Klafter
Woodside Cemetery
McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home
Germantown
May E. Barnhart
E. Market St
John Arpp
Ronald Wade
Mt. Pleasant
Peasttown
Barnhart
Fernia
Robert
Lebanon
Wayne
Clyde
Miamisburg
Glenn
Alan
Mariett Bishop
Betty Marshall
St. Helen's
Dorothy Hensley
Lexington
Alycen Isbell
Joyce Brock
Homer Lanier
Franklin and
Arlington Lanier Jr
Leslie F. Boitnott
Clara Mary Goebel
John St
Trenton
Mercy Hospital
Hamilton
Goebel
Carl
Myra Garrett
Marion
Tucson
Ariz
Mark
Wexford
St. Peter Lutheran Church
Roy Langset
McCoy-Leffler
C. Harris
Clifford Harris
Thomas Harris
Muncie
Ind
Gill
Gertrude A. Stephens
Otterbein
Order of Eastern Star
Joan Horn
Tr. Stephens
Inez Cottingham
Eaton
Otterbein Chapel
Memorial Park
Oswald Funeral Home
Wilbur
Bob
Mildred Dowrey
Spring Hill
Fla
Royal Wells
Marple
Orville Wells
Franklin
Elva Murphy
Wellington
Belva Downing
Meadowlawn Church of God
Thomas Shockley
Joseph R. Baker & Sons
Funds Sought for Girls Group Home Despite Federal Grant
Alternatives Inc led Tytus Avenue Girls Group Home faces four months without funding despite a $23 358 federal operating grant. New director Carol Knight says funds cover through June 30 and LEAA requires use by that date. Local donations and state support push total to 32 177 with 5 girls in care and two awaiting transfers.
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C.J. Bosnak Journal
Tytus Avenue
Alternatives Inc
Carol Knight
Tytus Ave
Ohio
Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
LEAA
Miss Knight
Break-in Seizes $2,880 in Silverware and Goods
Middletown area man reported thieves took $2,880 in silverware currency and an antique chef t from his home, which was ransacked. Norman Hayes of Middletown schools told Butler County deputies the theft occurred yesterday between 7 and 8:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Norman Hayes
Serena Way
Butler County
Break-ins in Lemon Township flag three thefts overnight
Police investigate three break-ins in Lemon Township within hours starting about 7 p.m. Affected homes include Larry Mounts’s at 3116 Ottawa St where doors were pried and $550 in items taken, Troy Mead’s at 3212 Ottawa St where a window was broken and a TV found at the threshold, and Rose McIntosh’s at 2405 Waneta Ave where antiques were taken from a garage during work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon Township
Larry Mounts
Ottawa St
Troy Mead
Rose McIintosh
Waneta Ave
TV newsman Ed Hart to speak at Sertoma Freedom Luncheon
Ed Hart WLWD news director will headline the annual Freedom Luncheon hosted by the Middletown Sertoma Club. Winners from area middle schools will attend at the Manchester Inn. The top essay on American Heritage earns a $25 savings bond and Bicentennial medal. others receive medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hart
WLWD
Theiddletown
Sertoma Club
Manchester Inn
Sertoma
Ohio House reintroduces phone transfer measure
A bill to let the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio transfer customers between telephone companies is back in the House. It aims to help Madison Township residents with German town Independent Telephone Co move to Middletown Ohio Bell service. The measure, co sponsored by Rep. Larry Christman and Rep. Bill Denham, has been assigned to committees for public hearings.
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Columbus
Ohio House of Representatives
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
PUCO
Madison Township
Germantown Independent Telephone Co
Middletown
Ohio Bell Service
Larry Christman
D-67
Englewood
Bill Denham
General Assembly
Christman
Denham
River Festival theme chosen for 199th anniversary
Franklin article notes the River Festival theme 199 Is Coming for the Carlisle Franklin Springboro Bicentennial Committee to mark 199 years of independence. July 4 5 set with River Street Second to Fifth blocked and Oxford Road across the Great Miami River laid out for events. Volunteers urged to contact co chair Mary Ann Byrne or Gerald Miller at 53 Dwinell Ct and attend planning sessions Tuesdays at 7 30 p m at the old Central School building.
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Franklin
Carlisle-Franklin- Springboro
Edward
Mary Ann) Byrne
Cochairman
River Street
Second
Fifth Streets
Oxford Road
Great Miami River
Byrne
Gerald Miller
Dwinell Ct
E. Second St
Master listing sought for Middletown clubs and groups
The American Revolution Bicentennial Committee of Middletown is compiling a master list of all clubs and organizations to aid new residents. They seek help and responses. include group name meeting time and officer names if possible. Mail to Box 1776 or call Middletown Public Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Carol Ernst
Ernst
Klondike Derby Saturday At Camp Hook
About 500 Scouts will participate in the Klondike Derby at Camp Hook. They will pull 80 to 90 sleds and simulate the Klondike gold rush while cooking, first aid, lashing, axmanship, and compass tasks. John Zopff of Mason and W Clements of Middletown direct the event, which starts at 10 a.m. and invites public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Hook
John Zopff
Mason
W. C. Clements
Middletown
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Mrs. Truman
May Barnhart
Margaret Lanier
Marietta Wright
Dorothy Lakes
West Carrollton
Arletta Cox
Montana
Leslie Boitnott
Clara Goebel
O.C. Harris
Gertrude Stephens
Stella Slone
Stella Phyllis Slone
Weidner Road
Mrs. Slone
London
England
Manpower, Inc
Louise Jay
Joyce Roseberg
Joseph Harvey
Middletown-Butler County
American Cancer Society
Ethel Wells
Jefferson Road
Likes Memorial Hospital
Brooksville
Leon Ewell
Oakmont Drive
Locustwood
N.J
Carl Nelson
Stahlheber Road
Webb
Eura Cope
Timberman Drive
Princeton Pike Church of God
Charlie Pierson
Bonacker Drive
Pater Avenue Church of God
Sertoma Club TV
Freedom
United States
Canada
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Hart
Oregon State University
California Associated Press Radio and Television Association
National Academy of Television Arts and Science
Madison
Oxford-Reilly
PACC
K. of C. Aux
Fenwick High School
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