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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1977
Page
2
Obituaries list Mrs. Carrie C. Allen and others from Hamilton Middletown Lebanon Germantown Hillsboro Franklin and Camden. Names include Alex Turner Esti Boyd Roy Prater Miss Virginia Westland and Miss Ethel Willoughby among others with cremations, services and burial details.
Five Middletown middle schools canceled career days this week due to weather. The event, sponsored by 2 Middletown Jaycees, is expected to be rescheduled in the spring per co chairman Bud Rossi.
The Franklin school board planned an 8 p m meeting in Franklin High School Little Theater to elect officers and handle 1977 organizational business It included appointing a Warren County Joint Vocational School board member for a two year term and two Franklin Public Library board appointments per library trustees recommendations The meeting faced possible cancellation due to weather
Lelan Hole, 42, of 522 Crawford St was charged with driving while intoxicated after police found him in a car idling sideways in front of 1325 Central Ave the car stuck in a planter and having run over six city bushes. Thomas Hodgson 19 River Falls Wis faced charges of driving without license plates and later disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after a late Saturday arrest in the 1900 block of Manchester Ave. A juvenile passenger was charged with carrying a concealed weapon after a long bladed knife was found in the glove compartment.
Heavy snow forces St Mary Church to cancel religion classes scheduled for tonight.
A series of 14 fire and medical calls reported through a day. Responders treated and released one patient with a head injury, admitted several in serious or fair condition, and transported others to hospitals or declined aid. Incidents span addresses on Meadow Avenue Main Street and campus locations.
Services for Miss Marva Carr 21 of 1511 Jacoby Ave who died Saturday in a one car crash outside Dayton will be at 1 pm Wednesday at Tried Stone Baptist Church with Rev Herbert Hart officiating Burial is in Woodsi Cemetery Church Tomorrow from 6 to 9 pm Arrangements are by Joel F Bailey Funeral Home Inc The article notes omission of her son's name Maurice Meon Carr from Saturday's report.
A break in at the Community Center at 800 Lafayette Ave occurred yesterday afternoon. Police say two tape recorders and silver items were taken from the kitchen while cash and coins were stolen from a vending machine day care office and a juke box. A door to the boiler room was removed and the crime was discovered at 6 08 p m.
A 23-year-old man, Robert Stevenson of 2301 Tytus Ave Apt 1, was robbed at his apartment at about 9 45 p m by three ski masked youths armed with a hunting knife and a small revolver. They ordered him to lie down, tore a phone from the wall, searched the rooms, and fled with his wallet containing 110 dollars. Stevenson called police from a King Kwik store. investigators questioned several suspects.
Two one car crashes occurred within two hours on Highland Street. Arlie Holbrook 29 of 19 Moore St was northbound at 2 01 a m and crashed into a tree at 1607 Highland after losing control. Ernest Power 17 of 1803 Sheridan Ave was southbound and struck a pole at 1708 Highland. Holbrook faced gun and property charges after police found a revolver and stolen property. Power was listed in serious condition at Christ Hospital Cincinnati after transfer from Middletown Hospital and cited for speed excessive for conditions.
Oxford Ohio January 26 1977 two top rock bands Average White Band and Wild Cherry open the concert year at Millett Assembly Hall. Mail orders accepted through January 16 with tickets 5 and 6 dollars and reserved seating. Public sale starts January 17 at the Miami University Center ticket office.
The Butler County commissioners held a reorganizational session naming Logsdon president and Donald Schirmer vice president. Both are Republicans with Democrat Arthur Reiff again not ranked. Staff kept for the year and weekly meetings set for Monday and Thursday at 9 30 a m with a monthly night meeting at 7 on the first Monday. They meet in the third floor chambers of the new administration building across from the courthouse on High Street.
A 21 year old man is held in city jail for investigation of receiving and concealing stolen property after police issued a warrant following a tip. Officers seized 10 speakers and a portable TV from the living room and two CB radios and five tape recorders from the attic. one tape player was identified by its owner.
The Thinking Day film festival on international friendship will be held at the Girl Scout office 4930 Cornell Road Cincinnati instead of Middletown. The program runs Thursday and attendees should reserve by calling 984-1025.
Former wartime foreign minister and later prime minister Anthony Eden, age 79, was flown home to England in grave condition. He is cared for at his Wiltshire home after rapid liver failure and possible cancer spread, with family seeking to have him die in Britain.
Parents Without Partners invites members to an 8 p.m. meeting at the First National Bank University Branch. Speaker will be Mrs. Jeannie Ingabrand, principal at Hunter School. For more information call 423-2694, 539-7449, or 988-0931.
Advertiser surveys January deals from Armbrusters Florists to Merle Norman Cosmetics. 25 percent lamp discount. Gracious Living Furniture displays and Paul Bunyan bed tease high end rooms. Cambridge Inn specials on salads and low calories. Hair care tips from Beverly Sassoon and Irene’s Salon. Twice yearly sale at C E Greathouse. Sennet Books and Margarets Wallpaper showcase.
The Singing Hoosiers of Indiana University will perform at Dave Finkelman Auditorium on Saturday January 22. Sponsored by the Middletown Symphony as the third concert of the season, the student vocal group covers Broadway songs jazz and special numbers. Tickets available at Arts In Middletown or at the door.
The Middletown Area YMCA will start a 12 week karate program on Monday January 17 for ages 12 and up. Classes run Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 730 p.m. at the Y. Fee is 25 dollars for members and 35 dollars for non members. Contact the YMCA for details.
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