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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1976
Page
2
Pledges totaling 33 865 were announced at the first Give With Love capital fund meeting for expanding Doty House. Reported after three of 23 campaign sections, the pledges cover 8 percent of the 417 330 goal to attract state matching funds.
John Carroll 18 son of Mr and Mrs Robert Eagle 8347 Keister Road named second place winner in mechanical drafting division of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America national contest held in Florida Carroll a Dixie High School graduate from Montgomery County Joint Vocational School first from the school to reach beyond state level in mechanical drafting since 1969 He missed first by two points among forty competitors Carroll plans to enter the Air Force later this month.
Robert Martin aged 19 of Sherman Avenue lost control in the 3900 block of Grand Avenue east of Ross Street and struck a fire hydrant. The hydrant flew 69 feet, knocked two tree limbs, and damaged a yard and road. Ruth Blackburn hit the hydrant later. her car sustained $400 damage. Martin was charged with careless driving. The hydrant was valued at $700.
Mrs Walter Kreck of 2005 Wildwood Road chairs a Girl Scout trip to Audubon Farm and Bull Woods Nature Center near Dayton. Co chair is Mrs Richard Beachier of 1606 Sunset Street. August trip funds are being turned in to Mrs Kreck.
The United Methodist Church announced pastoral appointments at the West Ohio Conference in Lakeside. Several ministers move to new churches including the Rev. Donald Cryer to St. Paul United in Cincinnati and the Rev. David C. Trout to Mt. Airy United in Cincinnati. Other moves involve Faith United Middletown, Normandy United in Dayton, and Walnut Hills Avondale United Methodist Church among multiple changes.
Linda Marcum 18 of 1300 Girard Ave slashed a mattress and scratched a stainless steel mirror in her cell at the new city building jail. She allegedly carried a hawk billed knife, facing charges of destruction of city property criminal damaging and resisting lawful authority.
The Mound Builders Area Council Road Rally hosted by Armco Aviation Explorer Post 68 unfolds Saturday. Cars depart the school lot at 9 a.m. for a two hour course, with a $2 per car entry and awards for winners.
In 1803 Ohio, the governor and the Supreme Court judge earned $900 per year each. Legislators received $2 daily plus $2 for every 25 miles traveled in travel expenses.
Middletown Mall offers four day garage sale from August fifth inviting individuals or groups to reserve a space for ten dollar fee. Organizers promise shoppers access to a wide range of items without traveling to multiple addresses. Mall office numbers provided for reservations.
Fire crews respond to three incidents at 1 Civic Center Plaza 636 Lafayette Ave and 1300 Girard Ave with four people treated and released. Charles Bogan 57 Willie Rakestraw 74 Laurena Thomas 15 all taken to hospital for pains or a bump on the head and released.
Ralph Williams of Franklin won $10,000 in the Ohio Lottery Instant Lottery game that just started. The Mill Marmond International Corp. supervisor matched two 2s on a second pair of tickets after a $2 win, and planned to claim the prize at Cincinnati headquarters. Williams, a West Liberty Kentucky native, has lived in Franklin 25 years with his wife Betty and daughter at EKU.
Hamilton area county commissioners vote to add a one time water tap fee to fund county water system improvements. A fire service charge for standby capacity is approved, with monthly rates from 15 to 75 dollars. Officials note growing demand from Fairfield Liberty Union townships and new developments. Mauna Kea unrelated fact is mentioned in the text.
Wellington H. Chapman Geauga County welfare director and Gerald W. White share the top prize of 1,000 a month for life in the Buckeye 1,000 drawing. They will receive 400,000 in guaranteed winnings and plan varied uses from education to home upgrades and travel. Other winners include John Robb Midland 2,000 and Evelyn Kelley Waterford 1,000.
Obituaries and funeral notices list Mrs. Kashatta Cook 64 of 925 Garden Ave died at Ridgewood Nursing Home in Springfield. Charles Martin survivor. Pearlie Cook preceded in death. Also listed are Thomas Frank Curtis 69 of 2823 Wilbraham Rd died at home. burial at Springboro Cemetery. Ralph Joseph Faeta 64 of 609 Wilson St funeral at Wilson-Schramm Memorial Home. infant Donald Eldon Nist three days old. Mary Lou Chamberlain 48 Lebanon. Clarence W. Dechant 73 Germantown. L C Johnson 1120 Lane St. Elizabeth Hershberger 79 Cincinnati. Philip Steven Bruck 17 Woodview Dr. Graveside or funeral details as noted.
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