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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1978

Page

2

Middie band wins honors in Florida trip

The Middie marching band from Middletown High School earned a trophy as Golden South Classic band for a track meet in Orlando. They performed at Disney World and on television during a long Florida trip, spending two days at Sea World Circus World and a citrus stand visit, with a cost around $17,000.

Middletown High School Disney World Florida Park Orlando Fla Ken Amburgey Middletown And Madison Batcheller Amburgey Madison Band

Lebanon and Middletown Teens Win WPFB Scholarships

Michael A. Bain of Lebanon and Mary L. Quinnan of Middletown won $250 WPFB Teenager of the Year scholarships after a live Legion Hall ceremony. Bain, top of his class, CP R instructor and Kings Island Inn worker, and Quinnan, student council president and NHS member, were selected from 18 nominees across nine area high schools.

Lebanon Middletown WPFB Michael A. Bain Kenneth Bain Keever Road Mary L. Quinnan Brian Quinnan North Marshall Road American Legion Miss Quinnan

Water line extension eyed for Springboro plans

Village Engineer Dave Morgan presented proposals to extend water lines along Ohio 741 to connect with the high school site and to Red Lion Road to link with Warren County water lines. He urged replacing 8 inch mains with 12 inch mains for peak demand and fire protection, revamping the Heston Spring Creek well for backup supply, and adding a filtration system per EPA to reduce iron deposits. Council also approved a $186,000 High Hazard Safety project on Ohio 73 near Midway Shopping Center with cost sharing among county state and federal partners, and authorized Locust Street gutter, curb, sewer, and pavement plans to be charged to nearby landowners amid opposition from 13 Locust Street residents.

Springboro Dave Morgan Ohio Red Lion Road Warren County Morgan Heston Spring Creek Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Council Kraft, Shaw, Weiss and Associates Dayton Ohio 73 Midway

Springboro Sets Sewer Bond Sale and Tax Talks

A special village council meeting at 1 p.m. on June 9 will discuss selling bonds for sewer improvements in the old village section and progress in hiring an income tax administrator after the 1 percent village tax passing. The Finance Committee will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday to set funding for the new role.

Springboro Springboro Planning Commission Clearcreek Springboro Charter Commission Springboro High School

Woman injured in disturbance at Middletown home

Lucille Shields, 62, was treated at Middletown Hospital for head cuts after a dispute at her residence between her son and an intruder over a damaged stereo. Police report the man entered the fight, pushed Shields aside, and struck her during the alley scuffle at 1:15 a.m.

Middletown Hospital Lucille Shields Queen Ave Grand Queen Avenues

Trout Stream Returns to City Centre Mart Run

Trout Stream returns for six days at City Centre Mart with Joe Powers stating the popular concession is back for a new engagement. Visitors may fish three minutes for 35 cents, with a fifth try free for those who failed four times during 11 am to 1 pm. Hours vary by day as part of the Say Hello campaign.

Joe Powers Mart Powers the Mart

Ex-convict Nick Pirovolos to Speak at Local Church

Nick Pirovolos, once involved with major Cleveland gangs, converted in prison and now leads a Christian prison ministry. He will speak at Christian Assembly of God at 6830 Trenton-Franklin Road tonight, tomorrow at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. After parole in 1975 he started an evangelical prison ministry from his Parma home.

Nick Pirovolos Christian Assembly of God Trenton-Franklin Road Cleveland Pirovolos Parma Springboro Sebring Fla Walker Memorial Hospital King King Brothers Mary Clyde Anglesby Franklin

Full sewer charges begin in Trenton remain in effect

Beginning yesterday Trenton water customers face full sewer service charges even without complete hookups. City Manager Melvin Ryder said the $9.30 charge covers the first 2,000 gallons with $1.20 per additional thousand. Council set June 1 as the start date, and a public meeting on Tay at 7:30 p.m. will discuss regional transportation planning and the city’s 1970 comprehensive plan revisions.

Trenton Melvin Ryder Orlin Moore Trenton Area Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments Carl Doppes Ryder John Madoffori Trenton Lions Club Presbyterian Church Ruder Tower Avenue West State Street Cranewood Drive

Deaths and funerals listed across multiple local notices

The notice summarizes deaths and funeral details for Virginia Johnson 69, Paul James 75, Euel Frost 86, Harry H. King 73, Ruth E. Burdge 85, Mrs Shirley Melampy 40, Mrs Billie L Armbruster 88, Troy E. Davis 64, Roland Strong 74, Hubert Strong 53, Mrs Dora Brock 70, Miss Astoria Mickey Wagers 21, with burial and service details at various funeral homes and cemeteries in Middletown, Lebanon, Franklin, and Mason. Survivors, service times, and locations are listed where provided. An unrelated note mentions a new computer mass storage capacity of 472 billion characters per National Geographic.

Virginia Johnson Myers Road Middletown Hospital Johnson Fordsville Breiel Boulevard Bessie Rusher Hammond Ind Stella Kinley Hawesville Ruth Hoten Louisville McCoy- Leffler J. Herschel Caudill Woodside Cemetery Lebanon Shirley Melampy N. Nixon Camp Road Bethesda North Hospital Oswald Rose Hill Cemetery Mason Melampy Paul Debra F. Adams Franklin Calinda S. Anglin William Hamilton Robert Hamilton Jr South Charleston Ohio Betty Billie L Armbruster The Golden Years Nursing Home Klaus-Weigel Funeral Home Troy E. Davis Miamisburg Hamilton Colligan Roland Strong Howell Ave Brown-Dawson Hubert Strong Louisville, Ky Webb Dora Brock Morgan-Ross Road Astoria Mickey”’ Wagers N. Sixth St Brown- Dawson

Middletown Area Young Republicans Club Revived

A group of young activists revived the Middletown area Young Republicans with a six month interim slate led by Patty Enright as president and Bernie Straub as vice president. The meeting set next events for June 20 at Enrights home, with a $5 annual membership and associate options for those over 36. The group plans to attend the state convention in Sharonville July 28 to 30.

New Middletown Area Young Republicans Club Patty Enright Bernie Straub John Davis Dennis Bateman Enright Toshi Lukens Donald Lukens Middletown Young Republicans Marriott Inn Sharonville

DeMolet Honored by DAV for State Recognition in Ohio

Dennis DeMolet of Middletown received the Ohio Disabled Veteran of the Year honor from Chapter 131 of the Disabled American Veterans. Estel Cloud, adjutant of the chapter, said DeMolet was selected as the state’s second representative from Middletown, with Louis Rossi a prior recipient in 1976. The national award will be decided at the DAV convention in San Francisco August 12 to 17. DeMolet will also receive the State Commander's Award at the statewide convention June 9 to 11 at Stouffer's Dayton Plaza Hotel in Dayton. The chapter also honored Delman Whitt for outstanding devotion, presented by immediate past commander Allen Treadway.

Dennis DeMolet Ohio Disabled American Veterans Organization Estel Cloud DeMolet Middletown Louis Rossi DAV San Francisco Dayton

Miami Alumni Merit Scholarship Presented at Monroe High School

Sally Lamphier, daughter of Jeannette Lamphier, received the Miami University Alumni Merit Scholarship at Monroe High School in a ceremony led by local attorney I A Casper. Casper sits on the Alumni Association executive council. Sally, a Lemon-Monroe senior, has held student council roles, co edited the yearbook, reported for the school paper, and participated in choir, band and NHS. She plans to study social work management at Miami University.

Lemon-Monroe High School Miami University I.A. Casper Sally Lamphier Jeannette Lamphier Miami University Alumni Association Casper Sally Miami

Kurfess campaigns in Butler County Teamsters picnic

Charles F. Kurfess, running in the June 6 primary against Gov James Rhodes, plans a 2 to 4 p.m. Teamsters picnic at Americana Park in Butler County. He has named Lucille Garber Ford as his running mate for lieutenant governor and will meet with school superintendents in Dayton Sunday evening. Ford will be in Cincinnati on Monday.

Hamilton Charles F. Kurfess James Rhodes Butler County Teamsters Americana Park LeSourdsville Amusement Park Ohio Kurfess House Lucille Garber Ford Ashland College Dayton

Open house set for principal at Sherman Elementary

The public is invited to an open house Sunday afternoon honoring Sherman Elementary School Principal Jess Wilson, who will transfer to Mayfield Elementary next year. Sponsored by the PTO, the 2 to 4 p.m. event in the school gym will include tributes, refreshments, and attendance by teachers and staff.

Sherman Elementary Jess Wilson Mayfield Elementary PTO

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