Weatherwax Wins Israel Bond Medal in Humbling Moment
Russell Weatherwax Sr., chairman of Barnitz Bank and director of 19 firms, received the Israel Freedom Medal as Man of the Year at a Butler County Israel Bond dinner. He has purchased $30,000 in bonds over six years, with last night’s event raising $54,000 in total bond sales. Assistant remarks from Attorney General William Saxbe praised Weatherwax’s Middletown leadership and civic work. Judge Gilbert Bettman and host figures attended.
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Russell Weatherwax
Barnitz Bank
Bank
Ohio Banker's Association
Butler County Israel Bond Committee
Weatherwax
Israel
I. A. Casver
Ohio
William Saxbe
Saxbe
J. D Sawyer
Columbus
U. S. Senate
Middletown
Gilbert Bettman
Cincinnati
Jack Mason
Farm Battle Over Zoning For 60 Acre Bolin Farm Lebanon
In Lebanon 60 acre Bolin farm north of Ohio 48 becomes focal in a clash between Warren County zoning board and Lebanon leaders over rezoning from residential to business. Public hearing set July 2. annexation attempts aim to override county zoning. County commissioners reserve final say.
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Lebanon
Bolin
Here
Ohio 48
Warren County Zoning Board
Lebanon Forces of Education
The
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Scott Ray
Council
Bolin Farm
Charles Parent Ray
County Zoning Board
Ohio
Parents Group Plans Sessions On Children
The Parents Without Partners group offers parent child sessions led by Ruby Schroeder at St. Pauls United Church of Christ. Readings include Children The Challenge by Drekuts. Contact the church to join.
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Parents Without Partners
Ruby Schroeder
St. Paul’s
Schroeder
Robert Q. Millan
Middletown First National Bank
Jack O'Neill
Trust Department
PWP
Millan
O'Neill
Verity Pool
S. Main Street
Ohio River
Middletown
Franklin
Carlisle
Springboro
Trenton
First National Bank
University Boulevard
CG&E Reports Consecutive Record Kilowatt Usage
Cincinnati Gas and Electric reports a new record for kWh used by customers during the heat wave reaching 31,435,100 kWh from Monday to Tuesday. The prior day’s record stood at 30,396,000 kWh.
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Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co
Boy Beaten by Pair Demanding Money Near School
A 17 year old, Dennis Wagner of Middletown, was treated at Middletown Hospital for possible nose injuries after two unidentified youths jumped him near McKinley Junior High School on S Verity Parkway at about 1 30 am. They demanded money and fled after Wagner said he had none.
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Middletown Hospital
Dennis Wagner
Middletown Hamilton Pike
McKinley Junior High School
S. Verity Parkway
Wagner
Hawaii tourism outlook boosts visitor projections
Bank of Hawaii reports Hawaii expects 1.2 million visitors this year, 200000 more than 1967, signaling a stronger tourism year. The forecast reflects continued demand for travel to Honolulu and other islands.
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HAWAI
Honolulu
Bank of Hawaii
Hawaii
Officers Named By Twins Club
Officers were elected at a Middletown Mothers of Twins Club meeting held at 215 Park St. Mrs Clyde Green was elected president with Mrs Bob Metz as vice president. Other officers include Mrs Glenn Gomin secretary, Mrs Charles Bunnell treasurer, Mrs Jones historian, Mrs Edward Doench sunshine chairman, and Mrs Tom O Flynn telephone chair. A discussion with Mrs John Gilmore about twin problems followed.
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Middletown
Mothers of Twins Club
Arthur Jones
Park St
Clyde Green
Bob Metz
Glenn Gomin
Charles Bunnell
Jones
Edward Doench
Sunshine
Tom O'Flynn
John Gilmore
Franklin
Letter mailed in Alamogordo reaches Batavia after 25 years
A World War II era letter mailed June 7 1943 from Alamogordo New Mexico by Cpl Brewer of the 578th Bomber Squadron arrived in Batavia New York 25 years later with no explanation of the missing years. The missive addressed to Miss Eva Clark was marked unclaimed and returned to Alamogordo.
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Alamogordo
N.M
APA
Batavia
N.Y
Eva Clark
Cpl. Brewer
Army
578Th
Alamogordo Army Air Base
Accident suit seeks $15000 in Butler County case
A 20 year old Hamilton youth filed a $15000 damage suit in Butler County Common Pleas Court for injuries from an Aug 7 1967 Excello traffic collision. Leon Collins through his mother Dorothy Collins seeks judgment against William R Duckett of Lebanon for rear end impact on Main Street Excello. He claims injuries loss of earnings and damages.
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Hamilton
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Excello
Leon Collins
John Sr
Dorothy Collins
William R. Duckett
Mechanic St
Lebanon
Colling
Meat Heist Suspect Capers In Albuquerque Burglaries
Police ruled out vegetarians after burglars seized 2000 pounds of meat from an Albuquerque butcher shop in a bold theft.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Area Girl Competes For Miss Teen Midwest Title
Emery of Greentree Road is one of 17 area teens chosen from 60 to compete for Miss Teen Midwest next week. The Lebanon High junior was named Miss Teen Lebanon after an interview and swimsuit contest and will tour Cincinnati with finalists before the June 14 to 23 pageant at the Cincinnati Gardens.
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Chevy] Emery
Robert Emery
Greentree Road
Lebanon
Lebanon High School
WLWT
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Gardens
Hollywood
ABC
Local area residents among Miami University honors grads
Seven Middletown and area residents were among 134 honors graduates at Miami University's spring commencement. Named locals include Mary Stephanie Bell and Sharon Anne Galeese with education degrees. Bill Lee Davis and Nancy Lou Malcom with arts and education degrees. Betty Jo Hadley. Veda Darlene Gilp. Susan Margaret Smith. Magna cum laude and cum laude honors reflect GPAs and honors programs.
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Middletown
Middletown Area
Miarai University
Mary Stephanie Bell
Milton Road
Bill Lee Davis
Riverview
Sharon Anne Galeese
Central Ave
Betty Jo Hadley
Elmo Place
Nancy Lou Malcom
West Elkton Road
Seven Mile
Veda Darlene Gilp
Barrett Road
West Chester
Camden
Susan Margaret Smith
Route 2
Miari
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Wendt
Chuck Olsen
Journal
Turtlecreek
Bolin Acres
Tim Bashford
Police Committee
Cg&e
Twins Club
Cheryl Emery
Central Store
Father Tul Lagat
Haggar
Reston
Haceer
Miami
Naviglendes
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