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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1978

Page

2

Middletown and Trenton youths win West Point appointments

William A. R. Cofield of Middletown and Jeffrey A. McKinney of Trenton were named as West Point appointees. Coxfield and McKinney were highlighted by Rep. Tom Kindness as exemplary students with strong records in National Honor Society, Junior Achievement, and leadership roles.

Cofield McKinney West Point William A. R. Cofield Middletown Jeffrey A. McKinney Trenton U.S. Military Academy Tom Kindness Henry H. Cofield 15Th Ave Middletown High School

May Weather: Cooler Than Last Year With High 88

May brought cooler overall conditions and harsher extremes. The city’s official observer C T Morningstar logged a high of 88 degrees on May 27 and 28 and a low of 30 degrees on May 1, with data indicating a wide temperature range for the month.

C. T Morningstar

Library films set Saturday at Middletown Public Library

Two children’s movies play Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Community Room. Mysteries of the Deep follows sea depths survival while One Kitten for Kim shows a boy giving away six of his seven kittens.

Middletown Public Library Kim

Mart hosts stamp and coin show in City Centre Mart

About 25 dealers from Cincinnati, Dayton, Middletown and elsewhere display stamps and coins Friday through Sunday in the City Centre Mart. Sponsored by Pleasant Ridge Stamp and Coin Shop, the event features U.S. and foreign misprints and 15 to 20 unique collections including Columbian Exposition coins. An auction Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. will be led by auctioneer Garth Semple as part of the Say Hello campaign.

Cincinnati Dayton Middletown Pleasant Ridge

Infant stillborn and multiple obituaries noted in Middletown area

The notice reports Theresa Proffitt stillborn at Middletown Hospital with family survivors including brother Joseph and grandparents Proffitt and Thompson. Graveside rites set for Woodside Cemetery with Rev. DeFrates. Additional obituaries list Connie Amburgey, 76, and Lois Spencer, 84, with service details, survivors, and funeral arrangements. Also noted are a suicide ruling in Germantown and other death notices from Hamilton and Trenton areas.

Theresa Proffitt Sharon Proffitt Tytus Ave Middletown Hospital Joseph Joseph Proffitt Albert Thompson Middletown Woodside Cemetery Robert DeFrates Joseph R. Baker Connie S. Amburgey Wilbraham Road Colonial Manor Virginia Amburgey Diamond International Harlan Park Church of God Edith Kate Barr Lois Lawson Pauline Shane Hamilton Joyce Mehl Franklin Janice Harrison Troy Lois Spencer Germantown Road Lee County Spencer Kathleen Williams Marie Morris Morehead Clayton, Delmar and Everett Campton

MU trustees hear refugee from South Africa to address board

A South African political refugee described by MU groups will address the Miami University Board of Trustees this weekend. Jennifer Davis is invited by MU student body president Steven J. Ricchetti and the ASGCAA to testify on divestment from firms doing business in South Africa. Board Chairman Wayne Albers plans to bar testimony at the Saturday session, changing the usual procedure.

Oxford South Africa Miami University Board of Trustees MU Associated Jennifer Davis Steven J. Ricchetti Asgcaa Ricchetti Davis Subcommittee On Africa Committee On U.S. Senate Wayne Albers

Garden tiller stolen from Trenton garden

A garden tiller valued at 30 dollars was reported stolen Wednesday from the garden of John Lawwill at 421 Pierson Road in Trenton. Lawwill told Butler County deputies.

John Lawwill Pierson Road Trenton Lawwill Butler County

Public Hearing on 1978 Area Plan for Elderly Services

The Council on Aging of the Cincinnati Area and Butler County Council on Aging sponsor a public hearing to receive response and testimony on the proposed 1978 Area Plan for social services to the elderly. The open meeting is at 2 00 P M Thursday June 8 1978 at the Hamilton Senior Citizens Center Ross and C Streets Hamilton Ohio.

Council On Aging of Cincinnati Butler County Council On Aging Hamilton Senior Citizens Center Ross & ‘‘C Streets Hamilton Ohio

Fenwick Festival plans near completion for June event

Plans for the Fenwick High School Festival set for June 17 and 18 on school grounds. Proceeds go to the operating budget. Numerous booth chairmen and volunteers listed, including Roger South, the Schwab family, Ruth Kleingers, and many others. honorary and general cochairmen named. festival roles span food, prizes, publicity, tickets, electricals, first aid, and public address.

Fenwick High School Roger South Bob Schwab Family Ruth Kleingers Tony Tenore Inc Mary Ann Schwieterman Ruth Ritter Middletown Jaycees Bernie Straub, Jr Walter Fening Maureen Cloran Omer Hurlburt Jim Orth June Reider Charles Roessner James Fiessinger Ralph Clemens Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Gloria Corn Paul Deger Vincent Rivizzino Mary Kay Rhohrkemper Tony Rogers al Rees Mary Imfeld Eugene Lolli Jim Ryan Ray Pettebaum Paul Bruggeman Katie Nuck Matt Clemens Hal Kramer Linda Esposito Vicki Sennett Carol Uhl Mary Louise Jones Mike Diorio Ralph Abney Bob Beck Don Matte Wilson Bailey Bob Tindall Alan Heckler Daniel Fedders Bill Grant Rivizzino William Joly Carl Amatulli Jim Kramer Bob Litty Joe Lyons Booth Jim Kraft Thomas Meyer Charles Fuller Paul Farrow Ray Palmer Emma Sauter Larry Long

Brownies Earn World Pins and Troop Awards at Sherman School

Sherman School Brownies from Troop 280 and 230 received year pins world association pins and patches this week. Recipients include Angela Abner Rachael Barker Susan Cable and others with several moving up to Junior Scouts Ida Ballard Lisa Deaton Christina Jones and more. Sponsored by Sherman School PTO Armco Girls Association and Middletown Evening Optimist Club with leaders Carol Griffin Barbara Stacy and Donna Coning. sponsors received original oil paintings by Mrs Coning.

World Association Brownies Sherman School Angela Abner Rachael Barker Susan Cable Wendi Carpenter Tammy Chambers Aimee Covey Lisa Cox Leslie Lakes Minika Menke Shannon Ratliff Vivian Stevens Angel Vines Rita Walters Jackie Barbosa Amy Henderson Sherry Owens Carole Perry Missy Spies Ida Ballard Lisa Deaton Christina Jones Lisa McIntosh Angie Moore Renee Patterson Rhonda Stacy Leila Suttles Christina Walters Amy Weathers Susan Weathers Sherman School Pto Armco Girls Association Middletown

Madison trustees approve fire telephones and gear purchases

Madison Township trustees agreed to buy two remote telephone stations to sound the Poasttown fire station siren and route daytime calls to Roberson & Son Sporting Goods. A remote unit will be placed at Doris Ledford’s home and in two firefighters’ homes. They plan a dump truck, salt spreader, and snow plow, hire Merle Creekbaum, consider a tar distributor for 1600 dollars, and confirm fire department recertification after a firefighting refresher.

Madison Township Poasttown Ledford Robert Ledford Roberson & Son Sporting Goods Doris Ledford

Kennel Club Match Sunday at Warren County Fairgrounds

The Warren County Kennel Club will hold an all breed puppy match Sunday at the fairgrounds with adult dogs eligible. Registration for obedience starts 8 a.m. and other classes at 10 a.m. A portion of proceeds benefits the Humane Association of Warren County.

Lebanon Warren County

Verity Middle School Concert Planned for Tomorrow Evening

The seventh and eighth grade bands orchestras choirs and vocal ensembles at Verity Middle School present a concert at 7 30 pm tomorrow with free admission. About 180 students perform under directors Mrs Janell West Mrs Louise Hill and Martin Hawk featuring Charles Doughman and Lisa Carmody in the eigth grade band and Lisa Bovard Becky Howland and John Musgrove in a string trio. Pianists include Mrs West Lori Tyler and Wendy Blose.

Verity Middle School Janell West Louise Hill Martin Hawk Charles Doughman Lullaby Lisa Carmody Lisa Bovard Becky Howland John Musgrove Leslie Hays Mrs. West Lori Tyler Wendy Blose

Also Mentioned on This Page

Safety Council The Safety Council of the Middletown Area Carel Cosby Joseph DiStacla John R. Newby C. William Cain Industrial William Erb Harvey Poll Home and Family Sandy Gillen Academy U.S. Army Kindness William Cofield MHS Jeffrey McKinney Edgewood Senior Mart City Centre Mart Connie Amburgey Linda D. Lunsford Whitewell Tenn Faye Poling St. Louis Stella Taylor Sophie Nantz London Dace Sparks Lula Belle Jennette Louisville Myrtle Baird Danville Robert Lonnie Howard Barbara Park Mamie Charles Hellie Jacksonville Fla Mandy Harrington Joel F. Bailey Shackelford McCoy-Leffler Nancy Weidle Germantown Weidle Ron Montgomery County James Mullaney Miami Valley Hospital Jim Wills West Carrollton Peter Wills Tim Wills First Baptist Church C. Marvin Brads Twin Valley Cemetery WFCJ John A. Arpp Mary Smith Phoenix Ariz Mary R. Smith Beatitudes Nursing Center Smith Monroe St Frances C. Moore Holy Trinity Church J. J. Hallowell Moore Mary Ann Wyckoff Walnut Creek Calif Leo B. Smith Whitney& Murphy Funeral Home Savilla Schneider Savilla J. MecCreight Schneider St Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery Colligan Funeral Home Funeral Schneider St. Elizabeth Hospital Fredrick McCreight Carl Schneider John F. McCreight Kettering Jeanne Papp Vincent Geist CFA Tennessee Mark Schneider William Schneider Wilmington Del Russell Schneider Lee Schneider MU Trustees Dominic Esposito Stanley Neiheisel Fenwick John “Butch” Rossi Lew Welshofer John S. Rossi Vincent Madison Merle Creekbaum Butler County Board of Elections Madison Township Fire Department D. Russel Lee Vocational School Kennel Club S. University Fred Gall Jos. R. Baker Fred City of Middletown Fire Department O.F.D.A. Nda A.F.D Manchester Avenue
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