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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1975

Page

2

Fire guts Madison Township home. firefighter treated

A Madison Township fire at 8730 No Man's Road destroyed a one story frame house with 8500 plus 2000 dollars in contents incurring 10500 dollars damage. Firefighter Walter Nock Jr. was treated at Middletown Hospital for probable gas inhalation after falling unconscious during the blaze. The fire, believed started by a boy with matches, caused an on scene explosion on the porch and required two hours to contain.

Madison Township Middletown No Man’s Road Walter Nock Jr Butler County Madison Robert Ledford Nock Dave __ Blanton Raymond Cross Ledford Wendt

Jack slips pinning man under car in Middletown

Albert Gentry, 59, of 2468 Wilbraham Road, suffered facial injuries when a bumper jack slipped and the car fell on him around 9 20 a m yesterday. He was freed by his grandson and taken by squad to Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati in unknown condition last night.

Middletown Albert Gentry Wilbraham Road Gentry Middletown Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati

Fire and medical calls reported across three hours

At 11:36 a.m. a grass fire on Fernwood Street caused no damage. At 2:11 p.m. Nora Burg, 39, of 415 McGuire Lane, became nervous on Yankee Road and 14th Avenue. squadmen calmed her. At 4:00 p.m. Daniel Kay, 3, at 704 19th Avenue was treated for stomach pains and released. At 5:05 p.m. Nora Burg, 39, semi conscious, was taken to a hospital and released after treatment.

Fernwood St Yankee Road 14Th Ave Nora Burg McGuire Lane 19Th Ave Daniel Kay

Dean warns Mitchell could die in prison

Dean says John Mitchell could be murdered if imprisoned after a Watergate verdict. He doubts Mitchell and three other aides will actually serve prison time, citing dangers inside. Dean urges possible presidential pardons if Ford is defeated or not reelected.

Dean Mitchell Millersville John W. Dean III John Mitchell White House Millersville State College H.R. Haldeman John Ehrlichman Robert Mardian Ford John Sirica Haldeman Ehrlichman Mardian

Tax rebate likely to go in savings

A Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia survey of over 100 Philadelphia area families shows 54 percent will save any tax rebates in 1974, 22 percent will pay bills, 18 percent will make new purchases, 4 percent will pay debts, and 2 percent did not respond.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Area Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Ford

Edgewood Band Boosters Schedule Meeting Change

Edgewood Band Boosters Association will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the high school band room. The gathering was moved from Tuesday because Edgewood teams play in the district basketball tournament. Dana Sloneker urges parents with band students to attend.

Trenton Edgewood Ban Boosters Association Edgewood Dana Sloneker Boosters Association

Franklin Boy Struck by Car In Franklin

A six year old Franklin boy, Terry G. Greene of 385 Thomas Drive, was treated at Middletown Hospital for forehead cuts after stepping into E Fourth Street from behind a parked car and colliding with a car driven by Jack B. Blevins, 18, of 481 Beam Drive. The 11 33 a.m. incident occurred about 100 feet east of Hill Avenue. Blevins was not cited.

Franklin Middletown Hospital Terry G. Greene Thomas Drive E. Fourth Street Jack B. Blevins Hill Avenue Blevins

Costs keep food prices rising amid slower farm declines

Washington reports January groceries rose eight tenths of a cent amid steady marketing spreads. USDA economists warn labor, energy and packaging costs will keep farm retail gaps widening through midyear with 10 to 12 percent annual gains likely through mid-1975.

Washington Agriculture Department Theovernment USDA Ood Middleman

Lightning Causes Brief Downtown Power Outage

A brief downtown power outage occurred at 9 10 p m last night lasting about three minutes due to lightning. Lou Dagenbach of Cincinnati Gas and Electric said no calls were received from customers and noted temporary feeder breaks caused by lightning can trip out and restore quickly.

Lou Dagenbach Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co

Woman robbed near Ayr-Way Store with child present

Police investigated an armed robbery reported near the Ayr Way Store at 1701 S University last night. A man blindfolded the woman and forced a 5-year-old cousin to lie in the front seat as they drove to an unknown location.

Ayr-Way S. University

Windy 1973 Tornado Season Sets Tremors Across States

In 1973 a historic tornado season produced 1 100 tornadoes across 46 states over 208 days. The year saw widespread destruction and numerous emergency responses as communities coped with the record activity.

Obituary roundup for Cahill and several local figures

John James Cahill 77 of Willoughby Ohio died in his sleep while visiting his sister Mary McDonough in Willoughby. He was a sales executive for Crystal Tissue and Ben Mont Paper and is survived by five children and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services set for Holy Trinity Church with burial in Park Lawn Cemetery Bennington. Additional notices: Ralph Montgomery 66 of Wilbraham Road died at Christ Hospital with services at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home and burial in Woodside Cemetery. Mary Brant 80 of Lebanon died at home with private and public services at Oswald Funeral Home. Ova Morrison 59 of Newport Kentucky to be buried Middletown Cemetery with no visitations.

John James Cahill Willoughby Ohio Middletown Mary McDonough Park Lane Cahill Crystal Tissue Co Vermont Ben Mont Paper Co Pleasant Ridge Knights of Columbus Mary Agatha Sisters of Charity St. Joseph Katherine Martin Thomas Vista Calif Holy Trinity Church Park Lawn Bennington Wilson-Schramm Ralph Montgomery Wilbraham Road McCoy-Leffler Lewis Thompson Woodside Cemetery Montgomery Christ Hospital Oswald Funeral Home Lebanon Cemetery Ova Morrison Newport, Ky McCoy- Leffler Thomas Lewis Middletown Cemetery Marie Hodge Fort Meyers Fla

Leukemia claims young Bench fan

Dayton Ohio AP 5 year old Philip Buckingham died after a battle with leukemia. His friendship with Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench drew worldwide attention as Bench visited hospital and gifted gifts supportive of Philip and his family. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday.

Dayton Ohio Philip Buckingham Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds Barney's Children’s Hospital Bench Philip Reds Buckingham Melissa Carl Ken Norton

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