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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1977

Page

2

Kurfess Signals 1978 Governor Bid at Lincoln Day Dinner

Ohio minority leader Charles F Kurfess says he expects to run for governor in 1978 and hints at active candidacy. He notes rivals in both parties and discusses possible GOP primary battles with figures such as Donald E Lukens while downplaying Rhodes and Saxbe as future threats.

Overnor Ohio Charles F Kurfess Kurfess William Brown Richard Celeste Timary James A. R Rhodes Jim Rhodes U.S William Saxbe

Club to offer backpacking course in Miami Valley

The Miami Valley Outdoor Club begins a backpacking course on March 30 with three Wednesday sessions. A lab campout at Red Gorge near Slade follows on April 23 and 24. The class meets at Town and Country Furniture, Ohio 725, at 7 p.m. Fees: $7.50 members $10.50 non members. Call Outpost Store for info.

Miami Valley Outdoor Club Reda Gorge Slade Ohio Miamisburg Outpost

Bridge on Hinkle Road Closed for Two Weeks

Howard Wells of the Butler County Engineer's Office says a bridge on Hinkle Road one-tenth mile south of No Man's Road will be closed for about two weeks for repair after damage from an accident. Officials are assessing the exact cause of the damage.

Hinkle Road No Man's Road Howard Wells Butler County Engineer's Office Wells

Garfield PTO Sponsors School Basketball Game

The Skins meet the Tigers in a charity game at Garfield Elementary School Monday at 7 30 p m sponsored by the school PTO. Tumblers cheerleaders and refreshments will be available. Admission 25 cents for kindergartners through fifth graders and 50 cents for others. The teams are fourth and fifth graders. The Skins won a November contest.

Skins Tigers Garfield Elementary School Pto

Diamond National Corp Office Window Break-In Brief

Police report a broken window found on the east side of Diamond National Corp main office building early Saturday at 3 26 a m No entry gained police said

Diamond National Corp

Trenton Offers City Classes In Arts and Wellness

The city recreation department announces four new classes in art and crafts plus yoga for area residents. Courses begin after delays with enrollment on a first come first served basis through Recreation Director Dan Conatroe at the city office, fees range from 10 to 25 dollars.

Trenton City Recreation Department Dan Conatroe

Trash collection fee hike proposed to balance budget

City Manager Melvin Ryder outlined a plan to raise the refuse hauling fee by 50 to 75 cents per month to cover costs and keep the service self supporting. The 1977 appropriations review also detailed fund allocations for police salaries, federal aid, and street repairs including Pierson Road Roger Drive Wayne Madison Miami Street.

Trenton Melvin Ryder Ryder Pierson Road Roger Drive Wayne-Madison Road Miami Street Ruder

Franklin man charged after threats at Donut King shop

William Roach of 6819 Maple Drive Franklin was charged with felonious assault resisting arrest and marijuana possession after allegedly threatening to kill a clerk Cicillia Barroga and a customer at the Donut King at Verity Parkway and Eldora Drive. Police say he threatened clerks and wrestled with Lt. Darrell Salyers and one man, then was subdued by Emmett Terry and taken for treatment.

Franklin Verity Parkway Eldora Drive William Roach Maple Drive Roach Cicillia Barroga Trenton Jack Slifer Slifer Salyers Emmett Terry

Fire and injury calls across city sites on mid day

At 12:48 p.m. a fire at 1221 Prospect Ave sent Kevin Hart 22 of Lima to hospital for stomach pains after treatment and release. Edith Armitage 93 at 403 Baltimore Ave not transported for breathing difficulty. Rosemary Oliver 42 at 435 Yankee Rd to hospital for head injuries, treated and released. Emma Smith 77 at 112 S. Clinton St to hospital for right shoulder pains, admitted in good condition. An auto crash at Grand Ave and Gideon Rd involved Shirley Cast 37 of Camden and Angelo Rossi 80 of 508 Burton Rd, both to hospital, treated and released. Mae Vanderventer 53 at 3205 Tytus Ave called squad for domestic problems and advised to seek other help. Armco Steel Corp fire due to rain causing a transformer short, no damage estimates, no injuries.

Prospect Ave Kevin Hart Lima Baltimore Ave Edith Armitage Yankee Road Rosemary Oliver S. Clinton St Emma Smith Grand Avenue Gideon Road Shirley Cast Camden Angelo Rossi Burton Road Tytus Ave Mae Vanderventer Armco Steel Corp

Square Dance Benefit for Doty House at Madison High

The Country Cousins Square Dance Club led by Danny Wilson hosts a public benefit at Madison High School on March 20 from 2 to 5 pm to aid Doty House. Larry Parrella calls as dancers from class and club members perform. admission is $1.50 per person.

Doty House Madison High School Country Cousins Square Dance Danny Wilson Middletown-Eaton Road Larry Parrella

Blood bank truck crashes into pole near intersection

A Dayton Community Blood Bank truck crashed into a pole near Lafayette Avenue and Verity Parkway yesterday morning. The driver, 42 year old Fillmore Bryant, was treated for minor injuries at Middletown Hospital and released. No other details were available last night.

Dayton Community Blood Bank Middletown Hospital Lafayette Avenue Verity Parkway Fillmore Bryant

Deaths in Hamilton and Camden Claimed Two Elderly Residents

Mrs. Maude L. Knox 95 of 12 S C St died Saturday at her daughter’s home in Hamilton with four sons two sisters 24 grandchildren 53 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren listed as survivors Services will be Tuesday at 1030 a m at Inman Funeral Home Somerville with burial at Somerville Cemetery Visitation Monday 6 to 8 p m Mrs Della Mae Murphy 73 of 322 Camden West Elkton Road died Saturday at McCullough Hyde Hospital Oxford She is survived by three daughters a stepdaughter two sons a stepson one sister 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren Services will be Monday at 230 p m at R C Nein and Sons Funeral Home Fairmount Cemetery arrangements follow.

Hamilton Maude L. Knox Uanita Morris Kansas Overton Camden-West Elkton Road McCullough- Hyde Hospital Oxford Reva Rose Dayton Inez Sebastian Milford Mildred Rupe Wellington, Ky Theda Watson Middletown Robert Charles Camden Austin Ina Cox Brooksville R.C Nein and Sons J. R. Armstrong Fairmount Cemetery

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Wizard of Oz Middletown High Sheckler Donald E. Lukens Charles Kurfess PTO Garfield Clothing Clinic Potter Ave Rescue Squad S. Miami Street Edwards Springboro Ing Darrell Salyers Maude Knox Della Murphy Della Mae Murphy Mrs. Murphy Morgan County Isaac Murphy Pan Union Sanitary Sweepstakes Larry Mosley Winona Middletown Park St 2Nd Ave Grand Ave Gideon Rd Trenton Shopping Center Carlisle Shopping Center Cg&E’s Cg&e Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company PUCO
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