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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1971
Page
2
A Miami University Middletown class surveyed 2250 households, finding 61 percent doubt proposals would raise living standards while 78 percent approve the new system amid a nationwide crisis. The study notes traffic light concerns, trust gaps, and preference for single family homes though 53 percent would accept mixed neighborhoods.
Thomas J Adams, formerly of 2308 Central Ave Middletown and long time Franklin resident, died yesterday at Dayton VA hospital. A World War I veteran, he was a retired farmer and real estate rental agent. Survived by wife Jeannette, son Thomas A Adams of Franklin, brother Frank of Evansville Ind, and two grandchildren. Visitation 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. tomorrow at Eaton Funeral Home. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Eaton with Rev J Herschell Caudill officiating. Burial Woodside Cemetery Middletown.
Two year old Kirk Sorrell escaped serious injury after falling 15 feet from a living room hassock through an open window and screen onto a concrete sidewalk. His mother Bonnie Fultz rushed him to Middletown Hospital for observation. doctors called it a miracle and said injuries appear limited to a possible hip issue. A witness saw him grab an electrical conduit pipe near the Steel City Cafe sign, which may have cushioned the fall.
Several area girls were elected to positions as Buckeye Girls State sessions ended at Capital University in Columbus. Piper Ann Tobias was named majority floor leader in the House, with Roslyn Riddle and Carla Mullgrav also elected to the House. Polly Sexton became a Senate member and Pamela Jane Majors heads the Senate pages, while Sheree Combs was elected county commissioner.
Delegates to Buckeye Girls State completed a week long democratic government exercise in Columbus and named Pamela Stevenson of Mount Sterling and Nancy Marans of Cincinnati to represent Ohio at Girls Nation at George Washington University on August 7.
Franklin speeding cases overwhelmed Judge John B. Tracy's docket as 38 speeders paid 967 in fines and bond forfeitures. Three motorists were fined 50 dollars and costs each for reckless operation. James R. Cope 43 of 831 Beech Drive suspended for six months. Roger W. Hall 19 of 200 E Sycamore ordered to traffic school or face suspension. Jane E. Rapp Dayton fined 20 for failure to file car registration. James Spies 36 Tibball St fined 90 and 25 suspended for assault and battery. Four other incidents involved hospitalizations and a kitchen fire at 4106 Roosevelt Blvd causing 75 dollars in damages.
Lemon-Monroe class of 1961 reunion is a week away at the Sports Bowl on S Main. Organizer Karen Shimer Bowlin asks any uninvited members to contact her 746-5503 or Nancy Bowling Moore 422-0073 or Judy Goodloe Fletcher 424-0900. A family picnic is set for June 27 at noon at Armes Park.
Middletown's water hardness has been reduced to 19 grains from 22, still high but improving. Superintendent Kelsie Singleton says the new $4.2 million plant began operation recently, producing about a million gallons daily, with gradual decreases planned to avoid disturbing deposits in lines.
Nine Miami University alumni received top honors during Alumni Reunion Weekend recognition dinner. William N. Liggett earned the Bishop Medal for community service, joined by Franklin M. Shands and Elizabeth Freel who were named for dedicated service awards and honorary roles. J Oliver Amos and Robert F Etheridge received further awards, with Omicron Delta Kappa presenting new honors to Paul Dietzel, Hardigz Sexton, and Lloyd H O’Hara.
Laddie a three year old collie shot in the head by Patrolman Gerald Gentry Friday in Middletown is in good condition at a local animal hospital. Gentry says the dog ran at him and he fired after striking with his hand and night stick. Dr Leland C. Lynch Jr. reports a head bone shattered but full recovery expected.
Sydney hospital officials announced the death Saturday night of the last of nine children born a week ago to Mrs. Leonard Brodrick. The cause of death for the male infant was not disclosed.
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