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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1977

Page

2

Two more charged in slaying of Phoenix newsman Bolles

Police arrest Max Dunlap and James Robison on first degree murder charges in the June bomb killing of Arizona Republic reporter Don Bolles. An affidavit alleges both acted with premeditation and deliberation. John Harvey Adamson in Tucson pleaded guilty to second degree murder in a plea deal as jury selection nears.

Phoenix Ariz Arizona Republic Don Bolles Max Dunlap James Robison Bolles Tucson John Larvey Adamson Adamson Arizona Atty Bruce Babbitt Jon Sellers Don Losier Dunlap Robison Losier Maricopa County Sellers Max Anderson

Break‑in at First Christian Church and nearby thefts

Overnight Friday burglars shattered glass at the First Christian Church at 1914 First Ave and ransacked two offices. Missing items include keys and change from a pop machine. A tool box and 200 dollars in tools were stolen from Joe Newman at 1500 Taylor Ave between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. yesterday. Vandals slashed a tire on Tim Cole’s car at 13 Larrison St yesterday.

First Christian Church First Ave Joe Newman Taylor Ave Tim Cole Larrison St

Verity Hall VD Clinic Moves to Thursday Sessions

The Verity Hall VD Clinic will operate only on Thursdays for four hours starting this week, with sessions at 4 p.m. Previously it ran Tuesdays and Thursdays for two hours daily. Health Commissioner Paul Asmussen says patients needing urgent care can also visit the Dayton VD Clinic open four days a week or the Hamilton VD Clinic open two days a week.

Verity Hall

Local Obituaries Include Barnes Dechant Draxler Medley in Franklin Area

Mrs. Besse M. Barnes 83 of 1604 Brentwood St found dead at home a natural cause reported 6 45 p m arrangements pending at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Franklin Ruth Dechant 87 of 7250 Franklin Trenton Rd died at Middletown Hospital after heart failure spouse William E Dechant died in 1951 survived by children and grandchildren services set for Eaton Funeral Home Tuesday burial Woodhill Cemetery memorials to church historical society or charity Draxler 59 of 8336 Hendrickson Rd died after car crash Grand Ave near Marshall Rd servicetuesday two p m First Church of God burial Woodside Cemetery Coroner cites heart attack survived by wife family McCoy Leffler handling arrangements Gilbert Medley 60 of 517 Pinta Ave died Middletown Hospital two days after illness retired Armco welder member Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 2309 survivors include wife two daughters two sons and other relatives services Tuesday 10 a m McCoy Leffler with burial Woodside Cemetery visitation Monday 3 5 and 7 9 p m

Besse M. Barnes Brentwood St McCoy- Leffler Franklin Ruth Dechant Franklin-Trenton Road Middletown Hospital William E Dechant Franklin Area Dechant Franklin United Presbyterian Church Women’s Society OMT Club Franklin Historical Societ J. William Elizabeth Day Middletown Ann Price Dayton Eaton Funeral Home George Adams Woodhill Cemetery Presbyterian Church The Franklin Historical Society Paul Charlie Draxler Hendrickson Road Grand Avenue Marshall Road Draxler Woodside Cemetery Black Clawson Co First Church of God Gilbert Medley Pinta Ave Medley Scott County Armco Order of Eagles Lodge Virginia Joyce Brown Orlando Fla Vernon Virginia Beach Va Navy Douglas Ringiesn Dean Walker Nora Mary Lexington Paul Holleron Georgetown Joe Holleron Mildred Steele Joan Birdsong McCoy-Leffler Henry Howard Woodside

Ohio students learn energy conservation under frigid weather

Ohio schools adapt to cold by trimming thermostats and shifting schedules as weather and fuel shortages stretch resources. Officials cite high gas costs, potential closures, and extra heating oil use at Ohio State University and various districts while communities seek urgent energy-saving measures.

Joe McKnight Associated Press Ohio National Weather Service Ohio State University Logan Fred Good Findlay Mechanicsburg Marathon Oil Co Elmer Graham Ohio Grain Elevator, Inc Springfield Lorain Charles Nunley Elyria

Carter Inauguration Opens With Nationwide Free Events

In a record public celebration, about 350000 invitees join Jimmy Carter's week of events while 340 free activities across Washington attract the public. The $3 million program runs through Friday with parades, dances, prayers, fireworks, and non-ticketed happenings.

Washington Jimmy Carter Bardyl Rirana Carter Plains National Visitor's Center Lincoln Memorial National Park Service

Franklin Girl Hurt In Baltimore Street Car Collision

Trish Newkirk a 17 year old from 4526 S Dixie Highway ran from behind a stopped car and crossed Baltimore Street when struck by a northbound car driven by John Welling 24 of 20 Middletown Eaton Road. She sustained a fracture of the upper right arm and was treated at the town Hospital after being aided to 311 Baltimore Street. She was listed in satisfactory condition last night.

Franklin Baltimore Street Trish Newkirk S. Dixie Highway Baltimore John Welling Middletown-Eaton Road Baltimore St Thetown Hospital

Church Women United Meeting Canceled at New Era Baptist Church

The Church Women United meeting scheduled for tomorrow at the New Era Baptist Church has been canceled. A spokesman told The Journal there will be no meetings of the organization until further notice.

Church Women United Baptist Church the Journal

Ellison Left Mark on City Hall Courtroom and Wit

Ellison, noted for a blunt wit, helped guide a $150 million revenue bond issue for Armco Steel Project 600 during 1967 68. He faced long meetings and a dense 10 page charter overhaul read aloud to midnight. He leaves with no parties planned and a wish to “fold my tent” quietly.

United States Armco Steel Corp Ellison Dan _ Rothe Bill Denham Harry Newlin Squire, Sanders & Dempsey Bond Attorneys Cleveland

Fire and medical responses across multiple incidents

A sequence of incidents reports fires and medical calls. Residents from Ruth Gibbs to Byron Brown and Mary Jones were admitted or treated for chest pains dizziness or breathing difficulty. Several incidents involved falls or injuries with transport to hospitals and varying condition notes.

Oberon Drive S. Clinton St Ruth Gibbs S. Sutphin St George Simpson Park Lane Byron Brown

Trenton High School Class of 1967 Plans 10th Reunion

Members of the Trenton High School graduating class of 1967 are invited to a planning meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Jo Ann Hollon Peyton’s home, 108 Monroe St. The gathering aims to organize a summer reunion. for more details call 422-0057.

Trenton High School Jo Ann Hollon Peyton Monroe St

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