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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1978
Page
2
Springboro Charter Commission weighed whether to hold a public hearing on a draft charter before final printing. A June 21 meeting was set to decide the hearing and review the draft, with voters to decide the charter on November 7.
Eaton reports the second annual Hummel Festival scheduled at Preble Fairgrounds. Organizers invite community participation with music, food, and family entertainment planned across the event day.
Hamilton County public hearings are scheduled for June 19 and June 26 at the county courthouse to discuss federal revenue sharing funds for 1979. A $993,356 total is anticipated next year with budget formal adoption planned for July 6 and approval by July 15. A separate general fund budget hearing is set for June 26. A nearby Preble County Fairgrounds event features Hummel figurines exhibits and activities, drawing thousands. U.S. and German exhibitors including Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Hummel will attend. admission is $1 with under 12 free.
St. John’s Church initiates a new ministry for separated and divorced Catholics. Rev Albert Schoenig leads under Pastor Stephen Calme withArchdiocese official backing. The program aims to rebuild self esteem and belonging in a nonclinical setting, starting Monday at 8 p.m. at the rectory.
Southgate Kentucky fire chief Dick Riesenberg resigned amid public and legal pressure from the Beverly Hills Sup Club fire. He cited stress from press demands, court suits, and investigators, saying he will miss the emergency work but not the flak. He and his wife, Shirley, are attempting to work through their problems.
Recognition was given to adult Girl Scouts from Milky Way Neighborhood at a luncheon hosted by Virginia Dance on Dorset Drive. The Sherman to Roosevelt areas were represented. Donna Coning received a macrame owl, Amy Boyer was given a tote bag, and service teams received dried flowers. Special patches were awarded to leaders and many members named.
In Monroe the variance request by James B Straud Jr and Sr to establish a recreational vehicle campground on the Wilson farm at Greentree Road and Interstate 75 was withdrawn after opposition from five residents and a 25-signature petition. The planning commission and zoning board opposed it due to zoning limits and traffic concerns. The board also approved two other items, a Portman Equipment Co variance near Miami Valley Industrial Park with a three-row tree buffer, and a lot split at 652 S Main St with easement conditions.
A welding operation at Borden Metal Products Co. 512 Park Drive in Carlisle sparked a fire estimated at 15000 dollars. Fire Chief Angus Cable said an air hose may have burst, blowing sparks into hydraulic oil, causing the blaze to rise and damaging the structure and contents. Fourteen firefighters responded, bringing the fire under control in about 30 minutes.
Services for 48 year old Mrs Earcille Shortt of 7733 Keister Road who died at Middletown Hospital will be at 10 a m Monday at the Joseph R Baker Funeral Home with Rev Charles Tarr officiating Burial will be in Bellbrook Cemetery Friends may call Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m She was a Raven Virginia native and lived here 25 years a Grand Avenue Church of God member Surviving are her husband Robert three daughters Wanda Gay Norris Joyce Ann Greenup and Bobbie Sue Workman a son Robert Jr her mother Mrs Rachel Johnson four brothers four sisters four grandchildren and two great grandchildren The obituary also notes a correction for the surname of Mrs Ruth F Binnix s son John Sauter The Franklin Pa Paula Jean Watts two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Watts of 4488 Union Road died at Middletown Hospital.
A 50-year-old Minnesota Street resident reports being robbed at gunpoint in a 14th Avenue alley by two men and a woman who asked directions to Hamilton. They took his wallet with $40, his car keys, and a toolbox from the trunk after entering his vehicle. Police noted an effort to remove a tape player. Two suspects followed in another car. Local hospital incident details and an unrelated obituary follow in the transfer of care and local death notice sections.
The Trenton Lions Club held Action Award recognitions and a city proclamation for six community service honorees: Edward J. Keefe Fred Carroll Robert Armbruster Jo Swig Helen Helsinger and Ray Willis. Dr John Burley announced the awards and Eric von Klinger's journalism certificate was also presented. Keynote speaker King Boutwell praised volunteers who resist conformity and pursue change through persistence.
Taft Elementary teachers held a breakfast at Frischs on South Main Street to honor Principal Jean Gear for guidance and leadership. Librarian Mary Moore, retiring this year, received a gift from teachers and administrators for her service.
The Trenton Church of the Nazarene hosts its second annual missionary convention led by Rev Robert McCroskey, Philippine Islands director, with services on Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 9 45 a.m. and 6 p.m. The event aims to raise 12 500 dollars for world mission programs as Nazarene presence spans 63 areas with over 5 000 U S and Canadian churches.
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