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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1976
Page
17
South must decide how to handle a potential 40 trump split after ruffing clubs. By testing West with a heart to the king and returning a trump from dummy through East, South can capture Easts remaining trumps and secure the slam. If South holds A Q 10 9 x, he should first lead the ace to guard against a finesse.
Percy Wilson Mortgage and Finance Corporation files suit in Butler County Common Pleas against Arnold F. Butz and Mary Butz over Lot 164 North half of Oneida Subdivision Lemon Township seeking $16,116.26 plus interest, writ of possession, and relief. Defendants must answer within 28 days after final publication. notices dated June 1 and ran through July 6.
Plaintiffs Robert L. Hughes and Lilliane J. Hughes file to eject Leonard Williams and Ella Mae Williams from property in Middletown Ohio after alleging breach of a land installment contract dated August 29 1970. The suit seeks cancellation of the contract and related relief with 28 days to answer after last publication.
Highlights include 1923 the USSR formed. 1699 Kidd captured. 1777 Fort Ticonderoga fall. 1837 Texas ambor to Washington. 1919 first Atlantic air crossing. 1945 Nicaragua accepts UN charter. 1952 Ruiz Cortines elected. 1976 note recalls US missile strikes in North Viet Nam. Armstrong and Mauna Loa birthdays and events.
The Middletown Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons and the National Retired Teachers Association hold their third annual covered dish picnic at Armco Association Park on Greentree Road. Social time begins at 3 30 p m with supper at 5 30 p m Attendees should bring a covered dish service and beverage and something for a white elephant sale.
A fleeing suspect was shot at but not hit by police after a chase during a weekend burglary spree. Officers pursued a man from 1208 Lind St toward Elm Street then Delaware Ave, locating him behind a Delaware Ave garage. No one reported missing from the targeted home. Several burglaries across multiple addresses yielded cash, electronics, and jewelry with losses varying from $36 to $840. Suspect Jeffery Johnson, 22, of 1326 Grove St, was held for investigation on multiple counts.
Butler County grand jurors ignored a felonious assault case against Robert Bryant of Middletown. Clarence Angel faced a continued charge of corruption of a minor. Indictments were returned against Donald Baker, Charles Tabor, David Tipton, Eddie Roberts, Lavenia Moore, Jeffery Brandenburg, David Christ, James Romans, Theodore Adams, and Renee Eliopoulos on various offenses including fraud, theft, burglary, robbery, rape, narcotics, and related counts.
Intruders left the James Cobb residence on Greentree Road after discovering a woman showering. Deputies initially suspected a hostage situation. The resident escaped through a bathroom window, fleeing to a neighbor for help. Silverware valued at 150 dollars, 25 dollars in cash, and a pillow case were reported missing.
The Middletown Public Library opens its children's story hour series tomorrow and runs eight Wednesdays from 10 30 to 11 15 a m in the Community Room. Puppet shows by Middletown Parks and Recreation staff will accompany three programs on the library lawn. The schedule features Jack and the Beanstalk tomorrow Horse Sense on July 28 and Rumpelstiltskin on August 25 all events free.
The Middletown Public Library schedules a free 25 minute film Not Worth a Continental tomorrow at 12 15 p m in the Community Room as part of its bicentennial series The drama covers winter 1777 when Continental and British forces competed for food with payment in paper or specie by the Continental Army and gold by the British Army.
Death notices from Reed to Johnson list multiple individuals in Ohio with locations including Middletown Franklin and Lebanon. Each entry notes residence or hospital, service times, venues, officiants, interment sites, and funeral home contacts, with varying memorials and arrangements.
In loving memory of our beloved son and father Frank Nixon who died July 6 1975. Fondly loved and deeply mourned. We miss you as a star shines dimmer. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Mother Father and brother Debbie Danny Jolbie and Kath.
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