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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1970

Page

11

Prisoner Walks Off From LCI With Blessing Of Inmates

An 11 year old girl identified as Pamela Brumagen from Mason walked away from Lebanon Correctional Institute last Friday wearing a shirt reading Official Prisoner Lebanon Correctional Institution No 000042. Inmates reportedly adopted her for a heart operation and prepared a cookie send off before she left. She is to undergo open heart surgery at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and may return to Western Row Elementary School in the fall.

Lebanon Warren County Lebanon Correctional Institute Lebanon Correctional Institution Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Pamela Brumagen Mason LCI Pamela Pam Supt Charles van Buren William Dallman Children’s ‘Hospital Western Row

Franklin Voters Consider One Half Percent Income Tax Increase

Franklin council members push for a ballot measure to raise the city income tax from 1.0 to 1.5 percent, arguing it funds services amid inflation. officials estimate an extra 83 000 dollars if approved. Bids for a solid waste disposal plant are set for Friday, with bonds to be sold concurrently. An ordinance requires underground electrical wires in new developments of 12 or more houses.

Franklin Paul Smith Jesse Hollingsworth Gerald Mit Joe Baxter Bernard Eichholz Eichholz Gorsuch and Beal Roads Anthony Lane Ohio Planning Board

Franklin and Middletown annex 483 acres near the river

Franklin annexed 483 acres near the Great Miami River after a council vote, bringing Franklin and Middletown to a new boundary. The mostly vacant site, slated for a disposal plant and a sewage treatment facility, lies southwest of Franklin along the river.

Franklin Middletown William Dechant Miami River

Drug use debate spurs Middletown community meeting

Middletown police identify a rising narcotics issue as 140 known users last year. Sgt Dwyer and assistant cite growth and plan an 8 pm meeting in Logan Johnston Hall to discuss a home focused program backed by Jaycees and civic groups. The plan aims to pool resources, fund counseling, and involve parents voluntarily.

Pete Chappars Mike Russell Dwyer Middletown Paul Michael Davis Dwyer James R. Howerton Logan Johnston ‘Hall Middletown-Miami Jaycee International Jaycees Noe Service Clubs

Middletown High presents Gypsy stage musical finale night

Middletown High School stages Gypsy this week at the school theater. Forty four students from local high schools were chosen for momma Rose Herbie and Gypsy roles. Curtain time is 8 p m with tickets at the door priced for adults and students.

Gypsy Rose Lee Middletown Middletown High School James Butch Dale Ritter Ron Fetzer Ritter Middletown Area Lemon-Monroe Fenwick Momma Rose Gypsy Pat Frost Herbie Larry Harmon Lori Goodman Baby June Dottie Meymann June Baby Louise Lisa Berman Philanthy Ka Youras

Stolen Saddles and Bridles Reported at Tombstone Territory

Butler County police report five saddles worth 1000 dollars and five bridles valued at 50 dollars stolen from Tombstone Territory at LeSourdsville Lake amusement park. Theft appeared to occur Sunday and was reported yesterday.

Tombstone Territory LeSourdsville Lake Butler County

Two Pistols Believed Taken in Poppy Drive Break-in

A neighbor reported two pistols and shells may have been taken from Donald Gillum’s vacation home at 4409 Poppy Drive after the front door was pried. Officers found two empty holsters and loose shells on a bed. Other incidents include an adding machine stolen from Sawyer Real Estate, and a forced entry at 1901 Fernwood Street with no missing items.

Donald Gillum Poppy Drive Mildred Bengelman Sawyer Real Estate First Ave James Martin Fernwood St David Kendrick Buena Ave John Banks Carlisle

Rehab Program Needed For Youth Gilligan Says

Delaware Ohio AP Democratic gubernatorial candidate John J Gilligan urged high priority on rehabilitating youths to curb teenage crime. He cited an 11 percent rise in commitments to the Ohio Youth Commission in 1969 and argued treatment services and facilities lag behind desired levels.

Delaware Ohio John J. Gilligan Ohio Youth Commission

Fire Attack Reported Near Armco Information Building

Police were called at 9 30 p m yesterday to investigate a fire allegedly set by three youths on Curtis Street near Forest Avenue beside the Armco Information Building. Authorities found a small burned area in the lawn.

Armco Information Curtis Street Forest Avenue

Contact Lenses Found Outside City Building

A pair of contact lenses found in front of the City Building were turned in at the police desk this morning, reported by Sgt. Delbert Barker.

Delbert Barker

City Plans Emergency Zoning and Litter Orders

City Commission agenda includes an ordinance amendment requiring Planning Commission approval for building permits in urban renewal areas and a separate emergency ordinance to curb litter from trucks on city streets. Meeting in City Building commission chamber at 7 p.m.

City Planning Commission Commission

Fire Reports From Central Avenue and Jefferson Road

Fire units responded to two incidents. A backfire at Charles Updyke's car on Central Avenue caused 350 dollars in damage. At Roberta Eveneham's home on Jefferson Road a pan of soup left on the stove caused no estimated damage.

Central Avenue Sutphin Street Charles Updyke Logan Ave Jefferson Road Roberta Eveneham

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