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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1978
Page
2
A fragmented piece traces shish kebabs to ancient times with Alexander the Great and the Greeks. It mentions a church setting and a feast including green beans and a cake, but the text is garbled and many details are unclear.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Friday at St Mary Church for Dorothy Jones 75, formerly of 106 North B Street, a resident of Garden Manor Extended Care Center. Service details follow burial at Ashen Bed cemetery with calling hours Saturday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 3. Burial in Middletown area. Local arrangements by Colligan Funeral Home.
A drug case involving Caunt Dudge concluded with a figure sentenced for the offense. Court records indicate the suspect received a term of imprisonment and associated penalties. The proceedings centered on the defendant and the charges filed.
Deputies report multiple burglaries in Bethe County with valuables taken from vehicles and a front yard, including two speakers and 30 audio tapes. The incidents involved a Brean s Kum County area near Sleebig Road where suspects fled after stealing gear from a car and a private party.
The second of three ACCESS training sessions for volunteers to assist with information referral and crisis phone services will be held Saturday from 9 to noon in Verity Hall auditorium across from Middletown Hospital. Call 422 3423 to attend or 424 496 for free confidential 24 hour help.
Middletown Postmaster Hunter Grace notes increasing mailbox vandalism and reminds residents it is a federal offense punishable by up to 1000 fine or three years in prison. He urges victims to contact police and his office for help.
In the final hours before a national contract deadline, postmasters in Franklin, Trenton, Springboro, Monroe, Lebanon, Germantown, and Camden report few local disruptions likely. They anticipate major stoppages only in large cities. many offices would stay open with partial service or police protection as needed.
Warren County health department says no state or federal funds are available for a new facility. Health commissioner Renton Wahl told the Board of Health crowded facilities on South East Street need more space and should be more attractive for residents. Larry Wiser noted aid programs cover mental health but not general local health departments.
Seldon McQuinn a 49 year old Middletown Works employee suffered two broken bones in his foot when a one pound aluminum ingot dropped on his feet while unpacking a bundle at No 4 aluminized line He received treatment at the Armco Medical Center and was later admitted to Middletown Hospital located at 245 Yankee Road.
Police report multiple burglaries including Dr John M. Sawyer’s office at 1321 First Ave where antihistamines antibiotics vitamins patient specimens surgical instruments a blood pressure device a tape recorder and $28 were taken. Cigarettes were also stolen from Clark and Sunoco gas stations, with 1,100 packs and 105 packs respectively. Oswalt Carpet Tile store on Central Ave saw a broken window, a $400 cash register a $200 gun and $100 cash stolen, and carpeting rolls scattered inside.
The Middletown Public Library hosts a community program of the Society for Creative Anachronism with chivalric combat period dancing and six crafts Tuesday from 6 to 8 30 pm in the Community Room. Members in costume will present a slide show and display information through July with contacts 14556028 and 4239342.
The Jehan H ailey Chapter Order of DeMolay held its th installation at the Masonic temple with Dale Detro of Ohio 123 Franklin installed as master councilor. Dennis Peck, Doug Peck, Kelly Hoffman, Bryan Baker, Doug Wolf and others were named to key posts and special awards were presented to outgoing master councilor Mike Ross and Dale Detro for Jewels and gavels respectively.
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