Double Barrel Robbery Shootout at Bonanza Pit
A man armed with a sawed off shotgun was fired on by officers Lt. Ernest Howard and Pfl. Garry Watson at the Bonanza Sirloin Pit, 1315 St. Breiel Blvd. Three shots were fired. Larry Miliner, 26, of Dayton, was wounded in the neck and arrested. Ronald Miliner, his brother, was later arrested. Three employees were tied up but unharmed. Detectives planned charges of aggravated robbery felonious assault and complicity filed. Both suspects have prior records in Dayton.
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Bonanza Sirloin Pit
St. Breiel Blvd
Ernest Howard
Pfl
Garry Watson
Howard
Watson
Larry Miliner
Dayton
Millner
Donald Spohn
David Lee Asher
Robert James Carder
Ronald
Larry Millner
Ronald Miliner
Middletown Hospital
Johnny Thompson Cleared of Corruption Charge
Johnny Thompson was found innocent by a Butler County jury of corruption of a minor in a March 14, 1975 incident involving a 14 year old Middletown girl. The trial occurred before Judge Fred B. Cramer.
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Hamilton
Johnny Thompson
Thompson
Butler County Common Pleas
Fred B. Cramer
Middletown
Armco recalls 55 workers at Middletown plant
Armco Steel Corp announced the recall of 55 more employees from Middletown Works. All workers hired on or before September 1973 are now recalled, leaving about 140 still laid off. Earlier, over 1,000 were laid off. orders have improved and further recalls or new hires are hoped for by spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Armco
Three men charged in Cincinnati area abduction case
Three suburban Cincinnati men were charged this morning with kidnapping in connection with an alleged abduction reported last evening. All three suspects including Tommy Howard are being held on $5,000 bond each.
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Cincinnati
Tommy Howard
Germantown Planning Commission Sets Agenda and Officer Picks
Tonight at 7 30 the Germantown Planning Commission will review subdivision regulations and a lot split. The panel plans to choose a chairman and secretary for 1976. Dennis Jackson 32 Ralph Robinson Jr 34 and another Lincoln Heights resident face abduction charges in Cincinnati after allegedly forcing Renee Eliopoulos 18 into a car near Palm Grill. She escaped and called police. The men are jailed and will appear in Municipal Court tomorrow.
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Germantown
Planning Commission
Dennis Jackson
Ralph Robinson Jr
Lincoln Heights
Renee Eliopoulos
Jefferson St
Palm Grill
Eighth Ave
Cincinnati
No tax increase for Butler County real estate
County Auditor James Tilton said taxes will not rise unless new millage is approved or homes are added or remodeled. He noted valuing at 35 percent of market value keeps rates steady and that 1979 reappraisal changes, if any, would take effect then.
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Butler County
James Tilton
Middletown
Tilton
Ohio Board of Tax Appeals
Tax Board
Butler
Immunization Drive Excludes 98 Middletown Students
Ninety eight students in Middletown schools are excluded for lacking required shots under state law. Earlier in the month nearly 700 were unvaccinated. Clinics on Jan 21 23 and last week administered 564 and 220 shots. Regular Friday clinics continue 1 to 3:30 PM.
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Jim Mack
Helen Otte
United Way
Miss Otte
Middletown School Buses Return to Service
All Middletown school buses were back in service today after two days of illness-related absences. District officials reported no further delays and urged parents to watch for updates as routes normalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Woman Hurt in Purse Snatching on Minnesota Street
A 63 year old woman, Jessie Russell of 718 1th Ave, was knocked down about 9 20 p m on Minnesota Street between 10th and 11th Avenues during a purse snatching. She was admitted to Middletown Hospital with injuries. A youth about 19 fled through an alley. no money was taken and no suspect was found. Her condition was not available this morning.
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Middletown Hospital
Jessie Russell
Police Briefs Report Booted Gear Thefts and Vandalism
A Citizens band radio valued at 180 dollars was stolen from Henley Haddix’s truck at the Surfside Inn on Tytus Avenue. Four youths vandalized Country Kitchen on Tytus Avenue and fled after failing to pay their bill. A coat left behind led to a chased bill. no suspects were found. Two mag wheels and tires worth 204 dollars were taken from Johnny Tipton’s car in Diamond International Parking Lot between 3 and 10 p.m. Saturday.
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Citizens Band
Henley Haddix
Tytus Ave
Surfside Inn
Tytus Avenue
Country Kitchen
Johnny Tipton
Hamilton
Diamond International
Middletown Catholic Churches Plan Bicentennial Celebration
The Catholic churches of Middletown sponsor a bicentennial event with a downtown mall Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Archbishop Nicholas Elko. Priests will concelebrate, and pastors from all Middletown churches are invited to participate in the processional. A 5 30 p.m. dinner at the Manchester Inn costs 7 dollars per plate with Feb 8 reservations.
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Middletown
Cincinnati
Nicholas Elko
Manchester Inn
Car Hits Pole Injuring Motorist in Butler County
A Middletown area man Thomas Fitzpatrick 27 of 1908 Wellington Road was treated at Middletown Hospital after a two vehicle crash on Ohio 122 in Madison Township Butler County deputies said Fitzpatrick was westbound when an eastbound car crossed left of center forcing him off the road and into a pole.
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Middletown Area
Middletown Hospital
Ohio
Madison Township
Butler County
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Wellington Road
Fitzpatrick
Fire Run and Medical Incident Prompt Ship of Call
A fire run at 274 am near Curryer Pond involves Ethel Barnhart 75 with a nosebleed treated with cold towels. no transport. At 670 Moore St Tom Maney 61 was not breathing and CPR given. admitted in serious condition at 4 PM to 2624 Tytus Ave. Run canceled en route.
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Curryer Pond
Ethel Barnhart
Moore St
Tom Maney
Tytus Ave
Middletown Mall hosts Community Bazaar May 6–8
The Middletown Mall announces its Spirit of 76 themed Community Bazaar from May 6 to 8. Over 120 non profit groups were invited to display, with 45 to 50 slots available and 100 percent of proceeds retained by each organization. Cash prizes will reward best decorated booths.
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Middletown Mall
Mall Association
Mall
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Bonanza
Russell
George Jeffery
Ted Marsh
Ronald Millner
Armco Steel Corp
Edgar Schellenbach
Gage Drive
Emrie Dobrozsi
First Ave
Calvin Lloyd
Poinciana Road
George Montgomery
Ellen Drive
Mary Sulfsted
T.l.fehrenbach
N. Union Road
Mary Dillon
S. Marshall Road
Womens
Holy Trinity
St. Mary and
St. John
Famous Jug
Epmeus
Shaddock’s
Central Avenue
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