This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1976
Page
2
Family and friends nominate Jack Keiser for 2076 Middletown Tricentennial chairman during a Fourth of July gathering. A proclamation on wallpaper is presented, noting his two remaining years in current duties and his readiness for the 2076 celebration.
Craig Zink 27 of Dayton died after his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Ralph Weaver of Cincinnati on Ohio 741 near Red Lion. Zink died at Tee Hospital after Life Squad transported him. Weaver sustained minor injuries and was treated at Middletown Hospital.
Franklin City Council approved a 1977 budget of 2 291 181, up 237 737 from estimates, funding a new swimming pool with 29 750 admission revenue and 18 267 for township costs. City Manager Eichholz also included 29 728 for possible federal emergency aid and projected 13 000 more court revenue. Funds from federal sharing were earmarked for police cruisers, school safety patrols, building dept, ambulance service, and fire equipment. The measure passed on first reading after a public hearing with three of seven members absent. A separate sale of 275 000 pool bonds was approved at 6 5 percent interest with a 1 784 75 premium. Other actions included a pickup truck purchase for 3 948 and a plan to close Allen Street er. A council meeting July 19 will consider drainage and park issues including a proposed swimming pool concession.
About 45 residents and youths voiced complaints on noise and vandalism downtown and alleged harassment by police. Mayor Hall said an ordinance is in the works while considering curfew options, parking restrictions, and police enforcement. Residents pressed for solutions as youths argued about unequal treatment and lack of safe hangouts.
Edith Bergen 85 of 112 Clark St. Middletown died 7 10 p m yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati after a week in care. She retired in 1959 from Sorg Paper Co after 46 years as secretary and supervisor. She held civic roles including Calvary Cemetery, Altrusa Club, Catholic Women and Business groups. Burial at Calvary Cemetery after Mass at Holy Trinity Church.
Four men were arrested on burglary and grand theft charges after deputies on a stakeout spotted an man trying to hide. The group includes Earl Fultz and Gary Fultz plus Daniel Morningstarr and another Earl Fultz. Items found at an Earl Fultz home included eight guns and a portable color TV linked to a Frank Gaston residence theft.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.