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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1978
Page
2
The Middletown Area YMCA projects another boom year after results from the 1978 membership drive, announced at a women’s wrap-up dinner last night. The drive emphasizes growing member numbers and fundraising momentum for YMCA programs and facilities.
Fairfield resident Lou Schroeder announces petition drive for the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Thomas Kindness in Ohio's 8th District. Schroeder, active in Butler County and statewide Democratic circles, lists extensive political experience and community leadership as she campaigns to collect signatures for the June 6 primary. The report also notes a recent campaign fundraising drive reaching 103 percent of its member and 108 percent of its dollar goals, detailing division-by-division membership gains and totals.
Matilda H. Dean 89 formerly of Middletown died at Middletown Hospital after a two week stay. Services planned at St. Francis DeSales Church with rosary at Oswalt Funeral Home and burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Esther A. Helsinger 72 of Lebanon died at Kettering Memorial Hospital survived by two sons and two daughters. Sidney Brubaker 84 longtime Eaton tire shop owner died at Grandview Hospital. services set at Girton-Schmidt Memorial Home with Knights of Pythias service to follow. Emma C. Bell 91 of Ostrander mother of Middletown-area residents died. services in Delaware with burial at Millcreek Cemetery. Julia Williams Mayabb mother of area residents died in Owington rest home. services in West Liberty Ky. with visitation at Potter Funeral Home.
Butler County officials report 2,736 marriage licenses issued in 1977 while 1,706 divorce decrees were granted. If all filed for divorce had proceeded, divorces would nearly match marriages. Of 2,472 filed last year, 885 were dismissed.
The first annual JA Towne Mall Trade Fair features entertainment for attendees with Dr Creep from Channel 22 appearing Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. Sharon Reed a Middletown Christian School junior sings at 2 p.m. Danny Caudill, lead singer of Fantasy and Ross High School graduate, performs at various times. Fourteen Middletown JA companies and seven from Hamilton sell items Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 30 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The event theme is JA Revisits the Fifties with a Static hosted dance contest and WPFB radio counseling.
Kathy Eich was elected president of the Middletown Chapter of Parents Without Partners at the last general meeting and will be installed with other officers at a public dance tomorrow at the Elks Lodge on N Main St from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The event features Family Affair and lists officers including George Voegele as vice president and Rosa MacLean as recording secretary.
The Middletown Monroe Young Life group hosts a dinner theater at First United Presbyterian Church on Central Avenue. A roast turkey dinner precedes a skit with music. tickets are 3 50. Call Wayne Rogers or Mrs Crawford to reserve.
The Air Transport Association reports 52 percent of all airline trips in 1977 were for business, while 48 percent were for pleasure or personal reasons, reflecting a strong corporate travel market.
Sam Noblet president Charles Revelos vice president and Mrs Kathryn Walters treasurer led a meeting where the minimum membership age was cut from 60 to 55. Executive board members elected included James Banker John Howard Rev Robert Ward Ron Short Mrs Ruth Newcomb Jim Downey Mike Miller and Mrs Betty Earls. The amendment aligns with a national trend and the 60-year rule had been in place since the center's constitution about a decade ago. The session also covered energy conservation as the center marked its 25th anniversary.
George Edward Combs and Wendell Ray Taylor were found guilty by a Butler County jury of robbing a King Kwik store in Blue Ball on November 16. Judge Fred B. Cramer sentenced each to three to 15 years in the Ohio Penitentiary at Lucasville.
Speeding to 80 mph, three patrol cars attempted to stop a red light violator at Breiel and Roosevelt. Driver David Flesher, 21, McKinley Street, charged with driving while intoxicated eluding police and marijuana possession after a stop south of Jefferson Road on Breiel. Train blocked by flare to avoid collision with a stuck sports car driven by Gerald A. Young of Lebanon. Four hubcaps valued at 100 dollars stolen from Radar Mullins’ car at 608 Malvern Street Wednesday night.
Fire at 1314 Woodlawn Ave sent Ray Fant age 11 to hospital after treatment. Previous incident at 708 18th Ave involved Bessie Cunningham age 44 who fell and was treated at hospital. At 1708 Orchard St Emil Hufziger age 82 became ill and was admitted in fair condition.
Ohio River has frozen for two years prompting a nine member committee from the U S Army Corps to study ice problems and aid to keep the waterway open. Brig Gen E R Heiberg appointed the panel to assess actions at Markland Dam and across the river, with hearings and Coast Guard and towing industry input planned this summer.
Carl Adkins superintendent of Xenia schools and a Middletown High School and Miami University graduate was selected by the American Association of School Administrators to tour Russia. He joins 22 others to visit Moscow Kiev and Leningrad and attend school functions March 5 19. He is the son of Mrs Rebecca Adkins of 517 S Sutphin St.
Eric Nast was named champion of Pack 101's space derby held last night at Wilson School. Webelos winner was Mike Weber. Finishes by den include Den 1 Boone Nicholson Stephen Molnar Drew Moroz, Den 4 Nast Jon Revelos Bobby Rockel, and Den 5 Derrick Teets Jon Stevens Mike Patterson tied Todd Barker. Awards at Blue and Gold Banquet in March.
A 70 year old woman, Catherine Hartwood, was treated at Middletown Hospital for minor injuries after being struck while waiting to cross Grand Avenue at Gideon Road near Cason's Home Center. Police said Christine M Ismus, 27, failed to yield while turning left, striking the other vehicle which then hit Hartwood.
Middletown Public Library schedules two free films for children this Saturday. Bob a Job in color follows youths raising funds for a youth club by doing odd jobs and a crafty homeowner who pays for his dishonesty by accident. Free to Be You and Me explores friendship and cooperation presented by Marlo Thomas.
Bob White editor of the Oxford Press spoke at the Wayne Township Positive Prints 4-H Club meeting on Tuesday. He covered cameras for different effects, displayed photo backgrounds and goods, and offered advice to reduce glare. The group plans a tour of Osborne Studios in Middletown on February 28.
A burglar was seen in a bar by Felix Gibbs who warned the intruder and fled. A loaded revolver kept under the cash register area was missing along with open cash drawer and scattered checks. A failed jukebox pry and two home break ins were reported, with losses of jewelry, a camera, an iron, a piggy bank, and a gold watch.
Family Service of Butler County hosts a special eight session program for youths aged 7 to 17 dealing with parental divorce. The group meets Wednesdays from 4 to 5 30 p m at 111 Buckeye St to discuss staying out of parental disputes and handling dating, with registration information via 868 3245.
Preble County extension agent Larry Eubanks announces a 4-H pheasant raising program under the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Qualified 4-H members will receive free day-old pheasant chicks to raise and release on their farms. Applicants must provide shelter and food. contact Eubanks at the extension office 119 Barron St for forms, due by April 1.
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