This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1972
Page
5
A small three bedroom ranch features wide overhangs and sliding windows with reverse board and batten walls. Architect Herman H. York uses an efficient layout with a covered entry, two formal rooms, a rear family room, and a side kitchen cluster leading to a terrace and garage. The plan emphasizes compact living, a full basement, and practical access to outdoor spaces.
An analysis of home repair scams urges homeowners to beware of ultra low bids from unfamiliar contractors. The piece notes why some buyers trust strangers over established locals and stresses checking exact materials and scope to avoid losing money. It warns that fair profit and quality work sustain legitimate businesses.
Ordinance authorizes a $6,000 contract with Fred H Klaer Jr Associates of Columbus to study groundwater and watershed effects from the city landfill. Payment split $3,000 General Fund and $3,000 Water Works Fund. Emergency measure for public health and welfare, effective after adoption.
A reader cautions vacation home shoppers about bait ads promising ideal properties at low prices. She recalls repeated false claims of sold listings, inflated features, and dubious trout streams to lure inquiries. Experts advise budgeting, prequalification, and careful verification before calling or visiting.
Monroe Ohio invites sealed bids for one ton cab and chassis and one hydraulic salt spreader. Bids due June 30, 1972 at noon at Village Hall. Bid bonds of five percent required. bids opened publicly. village reserves right to reject all bids. Betty Ex Village Clerk June 12.26
A reader asks how to remove a musty cellar odor, and experts advise drying and heating the area for several days, using chlorinated lime on dirt floors, then sweeping. Improve ventilation with an exhaust fan in a cellar window on dry days to reduce dampness and odor.
In Miami a circuit judge ordered trial dockets cleared during the two political conventions to free police to street duty. Chief Judge Marshall Wiseheart said the move cooperates with officers usually tied to traffic accidents and criminal cases.
In Albuquerque, police use recovered unclaimed bicycles to patrol high crime areas. At least five officers ride the bikes as part of the department initiative.
Keystone Savings Association sues Midtown Construction and others in Butler County Common Pleas. By court order a sale of Lot 1584 at 407 Young Street Middletown, Ohio will be held at the courthouse steps in Hamilton at 10 and 11 A.M. on May 15, 22, 29 and June 5 and 12. Cash terms. appraised at 6000 dollars.
In Butler County, as ordered by the court, the sale of lot 5323 at 1102 Fourth Avenue Middletown Ohio will occur at the Court House between 10:00 and 11:00 oclock. The premises are subject to all recorded restrictions and zoning rules and are appraised at 18000 dollars.
Ordinance No. 5495 authorizes the city to pay King Equipment Company of Dublin Ohio $3 661 55 for repairs to the E-4 Sweeper including engine and radiator replacements from Street Fund No 210 Auto and Gasoline Tax Fund. Emergency declaration noted by the City Commission.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.