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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1973
Page
2
A nursing home fire in Pleasantville New Jersey killed at least ten residents early today, with fire officials reporting the death toll rising as responders battled the blaze.
Two stolen cars caused property damage including a torn billboard and poles. A 1968 car owned by Richard Elkin left ignition keys in it and struck a billboard on Tytus Ave. A 1969 car crashed into a utility pole on 14th Ave, damaging nearby yards. Fire at Pleasantville nursing home claims unknown victims. alarm system reportedly failed after delays in reaching a hydrant.
Obituaries list Mrs. Lydia Ferguson 70 of Trenton along with James Ketchem Ida Morrison Paul Ballard and others. Services scheduled at McCoy Lefler Funeral Home Woodside Cemetery in Middletown Franklin and regional churches with multiple call times and burial plans.
Police reported a break in at Norva Leichty 500 Jackson Lane with loss not yet determined. Carles Williams 319 Charles St saw thirty dollars stolen. John Pelfrey 5001 Middletown Oxford Road reported tape cartridges and case worth 100 stolen from his car at a McDonald’s lot. Patrick Murphy 1812 Clarendon Ave said a buffalo hunter gun was taken from his home sometime last month.
Randall Moorhead, former Butler County treasurer candidate, is chosen chairman of the annual Lincoln Day Dinner by the Butler County Republican Executive Committee. The Feb. 16 event at the Manchester Motor Inn will feature a nationally prominent speaker, arranged with Rep. Walter Powell. A meeting at 7:30 tonight at Hamilton Republican headquarters will name subcommittee chairmen. all interested in planning are invited.
Jennifer Humphries age 25 of 320 Maple Street was treated at Middletown Hospital after her car struck a parked vehicle, pushing it into another parked car at 805 Charles Street. She complained of a back injury and was released after treatment.
Speaker Reid Carpenter Midwest divisional director of Young Life will address attendees at 6 30 tonight. The fund raising dinner is sponsored by Young Life of the Middletown area and will be held at the Manchester Motor Inn.
State tax agents from the Ohio Department of Taxation will assist filers at the Butler County auditor's office in Hamilton until April 16. In Warren County, agents operate in Franklin at 3100 S. Main St., Lebanon at the Warren County auditor's office, and Waynesville National Bank on Main St for this week only, all through April 16.
King Hussein and Queen Alia will visit the United States next week. He is to call on President Nixon at the White House Tuesday and will meet with State Department and Defense officials.
Services for 85 year old Carl F Price of 1821 Wayne Ave will be held at 2 Tuesday at the McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with the Rev Paul Bergdall presiding.
The Auxiliary for Middletown Area Senior Citizens Inc elected Mary Hopkins as president Lee Cooper as first vice president Dale Helsel as second vice president Andrew Roper as recording secretary and Robert Reed as corresponding secretary for the coming year Helen Neal will serve as counselor to the board and the group seeks new members and renewals.
Howard Schueller Middletown Board of Education president speaks at a Middletown League of Women Voters study session on vocational and career education. Discussion covers joining county schools in a vocational facility and alternatives. Meeting at 9 45 a m at 4101 Fisher Ave home of Mrs. Robert Kent open to all members.
Assistant Principal Walker Williamson reported a break-in at Madison High School located at 1368 Middletown Road. Deputies said $50 in coins and bills were missing as offices and desks were pried open after an entry through a broken window between midnight Saturday and 11 p.m. Sunday.
Medal of Honor recipient Cordon R. Roberts of Lebanon is among 26 Ohioans to receive Governor’s Awards at the Ohio Newspaper Association convention February 8 to 10 in Columbus. Roberts, Vietnam veteran and 1971 MOH honoree, attends the University of Dayton. Other honorees include Don Shula, Sammy Lee Davis, Johnny Bench, and John Sean. Awards are presented February 9. the 40th annual convention features state policy discussions.
A blaze gutted the only elementary school in Bathesville near Caldwell Ohio with three fire departments responding and no injuries reported. No damage estimate is available. Also mentions upcoming speakers for a newspaper industry event including Governor Gilligan and Chief Justice ONeill.
The 15 year old Middletown Freshman High School student was named first annual Middletown Tri Arts Council Junior Symphony Scholarship recipient. Paul Mann, son of Kenneth Mann, received 100 dollars for private music lessons chosen by him. He studies French horn cello and sings in school groups while managing sports teams. James Veith selected the winner.
Miami University Symphony Orchestra under George A. Seltzer presents a free 8 p.m. Hall Auditorium concert featuring Rimsky Korsakov Wagner Verdi and Beethoven with soloists Lou Ann Pickett soprano from Pascagoula Mississippi and Gwen Taylor pianist from Gas City Indiana.
Middletown High School Principal Lewis Hill reports low turnout for the visitation program. Of 675 invited since December 4, only 30 parents visited. PIC volunteers will host 20 women today to address upcoming invitations as the program extends with more invites.
The Middletown Area YMCA offers an eight week swimming lesson session for adults from 7 to 7 45 PM starting Wednesday. Classes welcome novices and experienced swimmers and are led by executive director B P Allen. Registration is at the YMCA desk. cost is 15 dollars for non members with free access for members.
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