East or West Middletown Growth Sparks City Plan Debate
City planner Robert Metz tells Middletown Area Developers Association growth favors east along I-75 for population and services, while living preferences push west for space and scenery. He notes river crossing, water and sewer lines, and road connectors as service challenges in the west, with master plan updates under way to address density, utilities, parks, and city size projections up to 60,000 to 200,000.
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Middletown
Robert Metz
Hamilton
Metz
Cincinnati
Monroe
City
Middletown Forms Right to Life Chapter in Abortion Backlash
A Middletown group forms a local chapter of the national Right to Life movement after abortion legalization. About 100 members join as of now with Ms. Gerald Enright as acting chair pro tem. Bracelets sell for 3 dollars to fund outreach and planning events with local Optimist Clubs and senior citizens.
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Dorothy Damele
U.S. Supreme Court
Middletown
CIA
Ight To Life
Gerald P. Enright
Mossman’s Road
Cincinnati
Right To Life
National
Right To Life Movement
Enright
Optimist Clubs
Middletown Area
Brothers move offices to Middletown YMCA
The Big Brothers of Middletown moved offices to the YMCA yesterday to gain space. Office hours will be 2 to 6 Monday to Friday except Wednesday and 10 to 1 on Saturdays. The group will rent space but remain independent and continue programs for about 50 men and fatherless boys. A July 20 benefit dance sponsored by VFW Post 3809 supports the charity with Del Edwards and The Sidemen providing music.
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The
Big Brothers of
Middletown
YMCA
VFW Post 3809
Big Brothers
del Edwards
Sidemen
Adventists Cancel Service for Camp Meeting Attendance
The local Seventh Day Adventist Church cancels tomorrow's worship due to many members attending the Mt. Vernon Ohio annual camp meeting. Pastor Robert H. Pierson, president of the Adventist World Conference, will speak at 11 a.m. at Mt. Vernon. A district service at 9 a.m. will be held at Hamilton Church for those not going to Mt. Vernon.
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Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Robert H. Pierson
Adventist World Conference
Hamilton Seventh-Day
Ransack Attack On Elderly Widow At Sherman Ave Home
Police report an early morning intrusion at 3214 Sherman Ave. Mrs. Anne Elliott awoke to two intruders ransacking a bedroom and damaging a television with a hammer. They attempted to set drapes on fire and stole about $50 in food from a freezer before fleeing. A screwdriver shard was left behind as entry evidence.
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Anne Elliott
Sherman Ave
George Elliott
Elliott
McKinley School Robbery Reported Wednesday Night
McKinley School was broken into likely Wednesday night or early yesterday morning. Intruders gained entry from the roof and exited through a second floor window. Missing items include a camera a movie sound projector a one strip film projector a tape recorder and a 10 speed bicycle. Principal Earl Mundell confirmed the loss.
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McKinley School
Earl Mundell
License partially restored for local pastor’s driving
Municipal Judge J. T. Lamb ordered partial restoration of Rev. James A. Holloman's driving rights. He may drive to visit parishioners within the city on church business, but cannot travel outside the city or engage in pleasure driving. Holloman, 42, petitioned for restoration after a six month suspension ending Nov. 23 for two two point speed convictions. He admits occasional speed limit violations. He leads the local Council on Human Dignity and has spoken to the City Commission on civil rights.
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J. T. Lamb
James A. Holloman
19Th Ave
United Missionary Baptist Church
Lamb
Mr. Holloman
Council On Human Dignity
City Commission
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Second St
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Ohio Administration of Justice Division District 3
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Ann Hatch
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Butler County Youth Services Bureau
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