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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1976
Page
13
Fire inspectors probe a suspicious blaze that destroyed one third of the Barkelew Electric building at 1905 Columbia Ave. early Friday. The Capri Furniture plant planned to start production today. Fire crews faced wind spread and a collapsed north wall as sprinklers may have reduced the damage.
Police report thefts from cars including FIFTY 6 TRACK tapes and a cigarette carton valued at 280 dollars in two incidents. A windshield was broken on another car and a battery and power tools were stolen from a separate vehicle. Firefighters suffered minor injuries as more than 2000 feet of hose spread. The Senior Citizens Center will stay closed awaiting utilities restoration. Fire damage estimated at 600 dollars for equipment. A Penn Central train passed nearby potentially heat damaged cars. Suspected arson noted with a broken truck window and possible set fire.
The Jeannette Niederlander Quilt Group will meet Tuesday at Middletown Public Library. A basic weaving demo will be presented, with attendees invited to bring a picture frame or canvass stretchers, string, and yarn. Members will also work on crewel embroidery, needlepoint, and knitting.
The Preble County Historical Society will hold a meeting at 8 Bc Wednesday in the Preble County National Bank building. The event invites residents to help identify historic sites for National Register nomination.
Middletown Hospital reiterates readiness to purchase abutting properties at fair market value. Aimed at curbing neighborhood impact, the offer includes independent appraisers and possible long term occupancy agreements. The hospital has not pressured non sellers. City Commission meets tomorrow to decide on expansion including a new lab radiology and central supply building off Florence.
Students from Middletown area schools will be recognized at the annual Freedom Week Luncheon held tomorrow at the Manchester Inn. The Middletown Sertoma Club sponsors the event and other service clubs were invited. Youths will receive American Revolution Bicentennial medals for essays on American heritage. David Ponitz, president of Sinclair Community College in Dayton, will speak.
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