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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1972

Page

2

Group formed to study Ohio local government efficiency

Ohio Gov. Gilligan created the Ohio Commission on Local Government Services to study the structure and delivery of services across more than 3,200 units. The panel will assess constitutional constraints, financing, and intergovernmental relations, with $500,000 allocated for two years and Robert H. Rawson of Empire Plow Co. named chairman.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Commission John J. Gilligan Gilligan Robert H. Rawson Empire Plow Co Cleveland

Register Now for the U S Sweepstakes at Union Sanitary

A sweepstakes promotion invites entrants to register at seven Union Sanitary locations. Participants may win prizes by entering at designated outlets and online, with dates and official rules published by Union Sanitary.

Spring shopping spree in round town ad

Local shoppers are urged to visit COIF FURES for spring hair styling and Easter needs. Molers Beauty School trains stylists while Reed Klopp offers 55 years of furniture leadership. Davidson's Photo Shops promotes Kodak Instamatic prizes and Easter picture deals. Peck's Flower Shop highlights Easter lilies and gift baskets. L and S Paint and Floor Covering showcases new kitchen carpeting and home updates.

Phyllis North Verity Parkway Molers Beauty School Cincinnati Mike Schuh Reed-Klopp Furniture Kodak Davidsons Peck Shackelford

CSU to require urine drug tests for spring registration

The Columbus Central State University trustees voted to require urinalysis tests for all students before spring quarter registration to screen for narcotics. The ACLU of Ohio condemned the plan as unconstitutional and warned of possible court action and expansion to other campuses.

Columbus Ohio Central State University American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio ACLU Benson Wolman Wolman

Local twirler Jennifer Gilbert wins NBTA contest

Jennifer Gilbert won in a NBTA event at Lancaster High School Lancaster. She also earned third place in the intermediate solo division.

Jennifer Gilbert Lancaster High School Lancaster

Tiny Tot Swim Classes Open At YMCA This Spring

Registration is open at the YMCA for Tiny Tot Swim Classes for 2 to 4 year olds. Four sessions, capacity limited to twenty, first come first served. One parent must accompany each child and should swim with the child. Classes start April 17 with four groups offered on set days and times. Fees are 4 dollars for YMCA members and 8 dollars for non members. Registration at the YMCA Main desk only. no phone calls.

YMCA Dick Jones

Three-Year-Old Boy Struck by Car In Franklin

A Franklin three year old, James David Schumacher, ran from his yard into the left front fender of a car driven by Roy Rose. The boy, son of Mr and Mrs James Schumacher of 737 Forrest Ave, was treated at Middletown Hospital for armor cuts and abrasions. The accident happened around 2 p.m. yesterday. Rose was not cited.

Franklin Middletown Hospital James David Schumacher James Schumacher Forrest Ave Roy Rose Sycamore Ave Rose

Tapes Stolen From Cars Reported In Three Incidents

Irene May reports a tape player and 28 tapes valued at 150 stolen from a car parked at the Sports Bowl on S Main Street last night. James Schenk says a tape player and 20 tapes worth 180 were taken from a car in a church lot at Collinsville. Robert Couts reports eight domestic rabbits stolen from his back yard over the weekend, valued at 19.

Irene May Oxford State Road S. Main Street James Schenk Wayne- Madison Road Trenton Collinsville Robert Couts

Middletown Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge

Russell E. Rowley 48 of 1712 Casper Ave Middletown pleaded guilty in Butler County Common Pleas Court to illegal procurement of narcotic drugs. He was arrested by Middletown police for obtaining narcotics under a false name from Booth Pharmacy on Central Avenue. Judge Marrs set sentencing for March 24.

Hamilton Middletown Butler County Common Pleas Court Russell E. Rowley Casper Ave Booth Central Avenue Robert L. Marrs

OSU chooses protectors for new astroturf at graduation

Ohio State University officials said the $220000 astroturf lawn at the Ohio Stadium will not force graduates into the grandstands during spring commencement. OSU vice president Robert Smith now says planks or a mat will be used to protect the green surface.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Ohio Stadium OSU Robert Smith

Deaths and Funerals: Boykin and Spade Pass Away

William H. Boykin 78 former Dodge Agency owner in Middletown died at Clearwater Hospital Florida after an extended illness. Services set for 1 30 p.m. Wednesday at Hubbell Funeral Home Largo Florida with cremation to follow. Spade Moore died at Middletown Hospital Saturday after a long illness. Retired Armco Steel worker 43 years service. Burial in Green Park Cemetery Portland Ind. Friends may call at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Tuesday evening.

William H. Boykin Middletown Dodge Agency Clearwater Hospital Fla Boykin Dodge Central Avenue Florida American Legion Middletown Sportsmen's Club Vivian Jenkins Barbara Marr Grosse Point Shores Mich Robert Delton Hubbell Funeral Home Largo Funeral Edwin Bobbitt Green Park Cemetery Portland Ind

Mrs Bertha McCollem obituary from Youngstown

Mrs Bertha McCollem daughter of Mr and Mrs Crawford McCurdy of 1108 Calumet Ave died of a heart attack at 1 am Sunday at her Youngstown home. Survived by son Vanski Aldridge and daughter Acquanatta Sloan both of Youngstown. Services at 11 am Wednesday at Third Baptist Church Park Hill Youngstown. Arrangements by McCollough Williams Funeral Home Youngstown.

Bertha McCollem Crawford McCurdy Calumet Ave Youngstown Vanski Aldridge Acquanatta Sloan Third Baptist Church Park Hill McCollough-Williams Funeral Home

Deaths of Mrs Flora Phipps of Denniston Ky

Mrs Flora Phipps 91 of Denniston Ky mother of Mrs Verden Buchanan of Middletown and Mrs Elmus Ratliff of Trenton Rt 1 died at 3 am in Denniston Survived by five daughters Madeline Wells Johnnie Helton Dewey Wells Ora Dean all in Kentucky and Lucy Thinnes of Cincinnati one son Dennis of Denniston one sister Mrs Dora Murphy of Franklin and a Bruce Poplin A funeral will be held at Easton Ritchie Funeral Home in Frenchburg Ky

Flora Phipps Denniston Verden Buchanan Middletown Elmus Ratliff Trenton Rt. 1 Madeline Wells Johnnie Helton Dewey Wells Ora Dean Kentucky Lucy Thinnes Cincinnati Dennis Dora Murphy Franklin

Sertoma To Honor Hugh Butler Citizenship Award

Hugh Butler, retired after 51 years serving Middletown youths, will receive a Citizenship Award at Sertoma Club's noon meeting. Butler led Doty House for a decade, served as principal at North Garfield and Young Street schools, directed elementary education, and became acting superintendent after 1954. Essay winners from 10 participating schools will be guests, with a savings bond for the top essay and plaques for others.

Hugh Butler Middletown Sertoma Club Butler Doty House North Garfield Young Street Board of Education Earle R. Leidner

Youth Arrested On Morals Charge

A 17 year old Middletown youth is held by Butler County juvenile authorities on a charge of indecent liberties with a 5 year old girl. The alleged incident occurred early yesterday at a South Middletown residence where he baby sat other children. Police were told by witnesses after the event.

Hamilton Middletown Butler County

Infant Tina Wagner Dies at Cincinnati Hospital

Nine week old Tina Denise Wagner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubbard Wagner of 842 Ninth Ave, died at 11 am Saturday at Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati. The infant had been ill since birth. Survived by parents and sister Delthea. Services and burial at family convenience. Arrangements by Bailey Funeral Home.

Tina Denise Wagner Hubbard Wagner Ninth Ave Children’s Hospital Cincinnati Delthea Bailey Funeral Home

Mrs Harriett Gault 71 Dies in Oxford Hospital

Mrs Harriett D Gault 71 of 10969 Pleasant Valley Road Somerville died Sunday at McCullough Hyde Hospital Oxford She was a Greenbush United Methodist Church member Survived by three sons William Louis of Somerville James of Trenton three daughters Anna Martin Ethel Eckhardt Mary Cox a brother Edgar Conatroe Seven Mile a sister Lois Laird Morning Sun 25 grandchildren four great grandchildren Funeral services are Wednesday at 2 p m Zimmerman Funeral Home Gratis Burial at Fairmound Cemetery West Elkton Visitation Tuesday 2 5 and 7 9 p m

Harriett Gault Gratis Harriett D. Gault Pleasant Valley Road Somerville McCullough-Hyde Hospital Oxford Greenbush Lois Laird Morning Sun Zimmerman Funeral Home Gratis Fairmound Cemetery West Elkton Funeral

Humbart Rites Held In Centerville for Walter C Humbart

Walter C Humbart 82 of Centerville died Sunday at Dayton Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness. He is survived by a sister Mrs Hazel Millard and a grandson and great grandchild. Services 1 PM Tuesday Oswald Funeral Home. Burial David Cemetery Dayton. Visitation Monday 7 to 9 PM.

Lebanon Walter C. Humbart Centerville Hazel Millard Springboro Dayton Manor Oswald Funeral Home David Cemetery Dayton

Obituaries Notice for Mueller and Webb Services

Mrs. Charlotte Mueller age 88 of 520 S. D Street has services at her residence. Mrs. Ethel Webb age 58 of 1205 Ludlow Street has services at 1 p.m. Tuesday at West Side Pentecostal Church.

Charlotte Mueller S. D St Ethel Webb

Dollar Rally Pressures Eurpean Exchanges

The dollar maintained a modest rally on European exchanges with firmer quotes in London Frankfurt Zurich and Paris while Madrid saw a new low of 64.41 pesetas. Analysts linked earlier week selling to currency control rumors and a shift to dollars amid divergent interest rates. Central bankers in Basel expressed confidence as traders anticipated reactions to U S rate policy.

London Frankfurt Zurich Paris Madrid Europe European Common Market Basel Switzerland First National City Bank of New York United States

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