Two Die In Near Jacksonburg Head On Crash
A head on collision near Jacksonburg claimed Grayson Lawson and Billie Modena Lawson. Five others injured, including Jerry Redkey and David Earls. The crash scene prompted road closure for three weeks for a bridge replacement and ongoing investigation.
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Ohio
Jacksonburg
Grayson Lawson
Billie Modena Lawson
Paullin Drive
Garret J. Boone
Butler County
Jerry Redkey
Young St
Middletown
David Earls
Oxford State Road
Mid
Postmaster Appointed For Trenton
Trenton has a new postmaster Brack Crisp Jr 46 of Somerville Rt 1 He has served 24 years with the postal service and previously worked 20 years sorting mail at trainboard post offices He was appointed by Cincinnati regional postmaster Clarence B Gels and takes office promptly with the shift to a government owned postal system ending political appointments.
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Trenton
Brack Crisp Jr
West
Elkton-Gifford Road
Somerville
Rt. 1
Crisp
Postal Service
Middletown
Rothwell
Lebanon
The
Journal
Clarence B. Gels
Cincinnati
Gels
Teady
Mrs. Leah Hook Dies Armco Founder's Daughter at 79
Mrs. Leah May Verity Hook daughter of Armco founder George M Verity and widow of Charles R Hook died at 7 Alameda Circle Middletown age 79 after long illness. She helped expand Armco with her husband and supported arts institutions including the Middletown Fine Arts Center. Funeral set for 3 p.m. Monday at the Church of the Ascension with burial in Woodside Cemetery.
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Charles Hook
Armco
Leah May Verity Hook
Armco Steel Corp
Charles R. Hook
Steel Company
Alameda Circle
A.m. Waay
Mr. Hook
Norman H
Jeanne) Baetjer Jr
Garrison, Md
W. Verity
Middletown
Hook
Sara Verity
York
Paris
Soldiers
Madison
Wis
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Church of the Ascension
George Linkinson Jr
St. Thomas ‘Church
Owings Mills
William Roberts
Verity
Woodside Cemetery
Miss Mary Lord Won't Run Again
Miss Mary Lord, after eight years as city commissioner and the chamber’s sole two term member, says she does not plan to run this fall unless circumstances force her. She cites city direction and a wish to focus on citizens over developers as core motives shaping her decision.
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Mary Lord
Don
Gose
Jim Curry
Bill Denham
Virgil Clark
Miss Lord
Joe Lewis
Lewis
Mrs Stella Young 78 Dies After Hospital Stay
Stella Young 78 of 1028 S Main St died at Middletown Hospital at 745 p.m. Friday after a stay since June 1. She was a former Miami Valley Coated Paper Co employee. Survived by two grandchildren. Services at 1000 a.m. Tuesday Eaton Funeral Home with Rev Kenneth Yarick officiating. Burial Woodhill Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 3–5 and 7–9 p.m.
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Franklin
Stella Young
S. Main St
Middletown Hospital
Young
Miami Valley Coated Paper Co
Fred
Eaton Funeral Home
Kenneth Yarick
Woodhill Cemetery
Funeral Home
Obituary Notices for Ray Smith Augustine Williams and Paul Ruhl Sr
Ray Smith aged 73 of 7970 Princeton Glendale Road will have services at 2 p.m. Monday at Webb Memorial Chapel. Augustine Williams aged 66 of 5700 Hamilton Mason Road will have services at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethel Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Paul Ruhl Sr aged 80 of 303 Progress Avenue will have a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St Peter in Chains Church.
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Ray Smith
Princeton
Glendale Road
Webb
Augustine Williams
Hamilton-Mason Road
Bethel Christian and Missionary Alliance
Paul Ruhl Sr
Progress Ave
St. Peter In Chains Church
Thief Steals Purse From Home Window
Mrs Elizabeth Murphy reports burglary after a thief reached through a back door window and took a purse containing 40 dollars a 100 dollar money order and four Fantasy Farm tickets valued at 10 dollars each from 4111 Jewell Avenue.
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Fantasy Farm
Elizabeth Murphy
Jewell Ave
Woman reports gunfire damage at Baltimore Street home
Mrs Betty McMillan of 1819 Baltimore Street guided officers to a window hit by a bullet. A damaged fan was found inside the residence after the incident last night.
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Betty McMillan
Baltimore St
Break-in at Shirley Miller Home Ends With 25 Cents Missing
Police report a thief forced entry at 609 Young St by prying a screen door with a knife and ransacked the residence. Only 25 cents was reported missing as the suspect fled.
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Shirley Miller
Young St
Extra Chuckle Sign Prompts Laughter in Store Window
A humorous store window sign reads “Sale for bath towels for the whole lanamep family.” The odd phrasing sparked smiles among passersby as shoppers noted the playful typo.
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Lanamep
Franklin Youth Jailed Charged In Car Wreck
A Franklin youth, Michael Yazell, 19, was jailed in Middletown after fleeing the scene of a wreck on Wilbraham Road. He was treated for head injuries at Middletown Hospital and held on $800 bond after his 1963 car left 240 feet of skidmarks.
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Franklin
Middletown
Wilbraham Road
Michael Yazell
S. Main St
Middletown Hospital
Yazell
Wilbraham
Spokesman Draws Criticism in City Conciliatory Role
A Democratic party spokesman reflected on criticism of her role as an advocate for the underdog. She said she aims for conciliation with citizens, acknowledging less opposition when campaigns are quiet, yet noting some harsh remarks about her approach and character.
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Main Street
Larry Barker Sues Larry May for 50000 in Butler Court
Middletown man Larry Barker seeks 50000 in damages in Butler County Common Pleas Court over an May 4 assault at his home. Barker of 205 S Broad St says Larry May of 606 Malvern St came to his premises about 11:45 p.m. and struck him in the face injuring his nose cheek and eye. Barker alleges no provocation and says injuries may be permanent.
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Hamilton
Middletown
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Larry Barker
S. Broad St
Larry May
Malvern St
Barker
Young Candidate Aims City Commission Run In 1972
Dennis Jena, 20, a Miami University student and Fenwick High graduate, seeks city commission election eligibility after a constitutional change. He needs about 550 valid signatures and faces challenges from others including two local candidates who have sued or filed petitions.
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Dudley Inwood
Ray Brown
Mary Lord
Dennis Jena
Boyleston Drive
Middletown
Miami University
Fenwick High
City Commission
Jena
Carmody Boulevard to Close for Resurfacing
Carmody Boulevard will be closed from Hook Drive to Germantown Road for three days starting Monday. City Director of Public Services Sam A. Boeke said crews will resurface the stretch on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Hook Drive
Germantown Road
Sam A. Boeke
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Judy Chasteen
Wayne Township
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Hook Field
Sheckler
Robert Farley
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Technicolor
AGIA
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Mrs. Hook
Naples, Fla
Charles R. Jr
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Vice Persident
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Fred Sennes
Cchange
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S. Main St. Theresis
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