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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1978

Page

2

Man dies after severe electric shock two weeks later

Raymond L. Ballinger 32 of Germantown died two weeks after an aluminum ladder touched a high tension line causing a severe electrical shock. A self-employed painter, he is survived by his wife Darlene two sons Raymond Jr and Dwayne his father Albert eight sisters and four brothers. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Faith Tabernacle Franklin with burial in Highland Memorial Cemetery Miamisburg. Visitation Monday evening and Monday afternoon at the funeral home and church.

Germantown Raymond L. Ballinger E. Market St Middletown Tal Ballinger Darlene Raymond Jr and Dwayne Albert Florence Schaeffer Wanda Carpenter Barbara Blanton Mildred Wilder Clara Stamper Judy Blankenship Miamisburg Thelma Simms Joyce Shepard Camden Elmer Herbert Florida Donald Dayton and Paul Faith Tabernacle Franklin Doyle Kincaid Highland Memorial Cemetery John A. Arpp

Butler Fair Opens With Hopes For Biggest Ever

The 128th County Fair in Hamilton opens today with entries already surpassing last year. Fair manager Eldon Letsche cites weather as a key factor for turnout. Sunday events include Grange displays judging at 10 am, Southwest Ohio Polled Hereford District show at 1 pm, pickles and preserves judging at 2 pm, a talent contest at 5 30 pm, and the King Rodeo at 4 pm and 7 30 pm in the grandstand. Admission roped at 3 for adults and 1 50 for under 12. Monday features junior fair sheep judging at 8 am, open class sheep at 1 30 pm, and dog show plus senior talent at 7 pm, with a demolition derby in the evening grandstand. Admission 2, or 50 cents for children under 12.

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No conclusions yet in Vega study official says

DETROIT AP The federal government seeks data on Vega fuel systems from 1971 to 1977 and says no defect has been found. NHTSA performs a standard inquiry following crash tests comparing Vega and Vega related tanks to Pintos, with no confirmed Vega defect and GM not admitting fault.

Detroit National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Care 37 Administration Detroit News Ford Motor Co Robert Boaz Safety Administration General Motors Corp Vegas Ford

Vandalism reported at residence and service station

Police briefs say JOHN KEECHLE of 717 Trafalgar Court had holes punched in his kitchen wall a chair broken and the phone torn from the wall black paint splashed at Shell Service 605 N University Blvd with paint also on two near by cars JUDY STOKELY of 3708 Roosevelt Ave reported theft of a television and four speakers from her home yesterday no value listed

John Keechle Trafalgar Court S Shell Service N. University Blvd Judy Stokely Roosevelt Ave

Newpool boosts Doty summer therapy program in Middletown

Middletown City Schools expanded Doty House therapy into summer, adding a therapeutic swimming component led by physical therapist Jeanne Kulick. About 12 to 14 children join Wednesday sessions, with 8 to 10 a.m. for older kids and 10 a.m. to noon for younger ones. The program aids mobility and social skills, though transportation remains a challenge.

Middletown Doty House Kulick Jim Porter Linda Tammy DeShazo Dorothy Secrist Sue Thurmond Betty Eae Melissa Koloff

Baby Boy Born to Vance Family in Middletown

Kenneth Michael Vance and his wife announced the birth of a son at Middletown Hospital. The couple had previously been reported to have a daughter, causing neighbors to wonder about twins. the parents confirmed the baby’s sex and that the birth occurred at 2:31 p.m. Friday.

Kenneth Michael Vance Lamberton St Middletown Hospital Erieoas

Water bill shocker in Aloha billing error

William Buskirk faced a startling water bill from Wolf Creek Highway Water District showing 99 million gallons used and a charge of 499,424 dollars for two months. Officials blamed a computer error and billed the standard eleven dollars instead.

Aloha, Ore William Buskirk Wolf Creek Highway

Fire incidents and injuries reported across several addresses

At 7:54 p.m. fire response at 4114 Roosevelt Blvd. Brenda Morris, 34, from 27 N. Grimes St., ill, to hospital, treated and released. At 3:01 p.m. dispatch for 1007 Nelbar St. Ann Armbruster, 75, to hospital, treated and released. At 2:27 p.m. 1611 Meadow Ave. Mary Lynch, 72, Hamilton, pain from a fall, to hospital, treated and released. Judy Heffner, 39, of 3203 August Ave., reported pain and was released.

Roosevelt Blvd Brenda Morris N. Grimes St August Ave Judy Heffner Nelbar St Ann Armbruster Meadow Ave Mary Lynch Hamilton

Two Juveniles Arrested in Mail Theft Case

Two juveniles were arrested yesterday afternoon and charged with mail theft after Mrs. Carmen Sexton of 221 McKinley Sr reported seeing them tearing up mail in her yard. Police identified the suspects and filed charges, investigation ongoing.

Carmen Sexton McKinley Sr

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