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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1976

Page

2

Lebanon BMV Shortage Tied to Keller Account Fraud

The Chronicle Telegram reports the Lebanon BMV ignored warnings about deputy registrar John M. Keller whose 1973 and 1974 accounts were short about 90 650 dollars part of a 660 000 dollar state total. Warnings mirrored the Elyria case of Anthony Jarsico. Keller’s agency closed December 31 1974. daubed audits and grand jury action planned for May.

Elyria Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles BMV Auto Istrar John M. Keller Lebanon Chronicle-Telegram Anthony Jarsico BMW Keller Marsholum Chronicle-Te State Auditor Warren County

Franklin high school senior named Ohio Honey Queen

Janet Pursley of Franklin High School was chosen Ohio Honey Queen by the Ohio State Beekeepers Association. She was sponsored by Warren County Beekeepers from seven contestants and may compete for a national title in February 1977. Also mentioned are related local honors and community activities.

Franklin Janet Pursley Franklin High School Ohio Ohio State Beekeeper's Association Miss Pursley Richard Pursley McLean Road The Warren County Beekeepers Association American Federation of Beekeepers Warren County

Obituary notices and death announcements compiled

Multiple death notices list names ages and locations including Mrs Byrd H Britton 78 of Middletown Mrs Ruth McGill 88 of Barbara Park Nursing Home William J Burchwell NT 8 and Eulah Louise Combs 80 of Gratis Funeral services and burial details are given for each with survivor relations and locations.

Ruth McGill Barbara Park Charles Joseph R. Baker William J. Burchwell Franklin William J. Burchwell Jr LaPeer Mich Briget Rebecca Ashland Marie Deaton Hiram Borders Middletown Woodhill Cemetery Joseph R. Baker Funeral Home Gratis Eulah Louise Combs Harrison St Middletown Hospital Norma Jean Cook Eaton Darrell Combs Lexington Zimmerman

Weekend Burglars Hit Several Local Homes

Police report multiple break ins over the weekend. Walter Thomas’s home at 134 Curtis St saw three handguns a jar of change and a $29 bill stolen after a rock damaged a back window. Shirley Denisi’s 1006 Nelbar St home lost a wall phone and a cable TV box worth about $85. Dining room light at 2908 Manchester Rd was found off on arrival with back door open but nothing missing. A TV set worth $125 was taken from Ladema Robinson’s 1300 Grand Ave apartment. A library window was pried at Middletown Public Library and a door damaged at Middletown Journal offices. A cream pitcher with blue markings was taken from Pyna Tester’s cupboard while she was in hospital.

Walter Thomas Curtis St Nelbar St Donald Jones Manchester Road Ladema Robinson Grand Ave Middletown Public Library First Ave Middletown Journal First Avenue Broad Street Pyna Tester Taylor Ave

Local twirlers win contest at Belmont and Bellbrook

Dayton local baton twirlers shine at the USTA events held Saturday. Lee Ann Evans wins multiple firsts in basic strutting military and advanced solos for different age groups at Belmont High School, with Sherri Hill placing third in intermediate. Janet Evick also claims several top positions. At Bellbrook Evans secures first in basic strutting military, intermediate two baton and other 7-year old categories, while Evick places fifth in advanced twirl solo.

USTA Belmont High School Dayton Lee Ann Evans Sherri Hill Kristina Alley Janet Evick Bellbrook

Busby Berkeley Dies At 80 In Palm Springs Funeral

Dance director Busby Berkeley, famed for elaborate musical films featuring chorus girls in scant costumes, died at his Palm Springs home. The Riverside County Coroner planned an autopsy. he is survived by his sixth wife Etta.

Palm Springs Calif Busby Berkeley Hollywood Berkeley My Gal Riverside County Etta

Traffic fatality ruled in Jenkins case

Charles E. Jenkins a 57 year old resident of 4310 Hamilton Scipio Road died after a Saturday night car crash on Cincinnati Brookville Road. Butler County Coroner Dr. Garrett said chest and internal injuries caused the death, initially thought to be a heart attack. Police report Jenkins left the road struck two trees and was pinned in the car marking the county's third weekend fatality and 1976 toll reaching 11.

Hamilton Charles E. Jenkins Hamilton- Scipio Butler County Garrett Boone Jenkins Ross Township Cincinnati-Brookville

Car Crash Leaves Two Injured in Oxford

A Liberty Township man remains in critical condition at Mercy Hospital after a car carrying Donald Flum and Douglas Longson struck a tree near Western College campus in Oxford. The vehicle, traveling east on Chestnut Street at a high rate of speed, failed to stop at Chestnut and Patterson Avenue (US 27) and crossed Patterson before hitting the tree. Longson is in serious condition at Mercy Hospital.

Hamilton Liberty Township Mercy Hospital Oxford Donald Flum Deer Run Douglas Longson Princeton-Glendale Road Chestnut Street Chestnut and Patterson Avenue Patterson Western College Longson Mercy

Franklin Adopts City for Bicentennial Celebration

Franklin gains a bicentennial milestone as citizens vote to spotlight the city in national commemoration. Local organizers plan events highlighting history, community vigor, and shared patriotic spirit.

Trustees to act on pool in Franklin Township meeting

Franklin Township trustees schedule 7 30 tonight at City Building to act on a formal resolution creating a joint city township venture for a planned block swimming pool in Jon s Community Park. City Council has authorized a written agreement and will meet concurrently.

Franklin Franklin Township Jons Community Park

Kindness Seeks Summer Interns in 8th District

U S Representative Thomas N. Kindness invites college and graduate students in the 8th Congressional District to apply for an eight week internship from June 21 to August 13. Pay is 500 dollars monthly. Housing is the student’s responsibility with dorms at George Washington University. Applications due April 15 and selections announced early May.

Congressional District U.S Thomas N. Kindness Washington Area George Washington University Longworth Building Washington D.C

Pattersons start fund for dead miners families

Mr and Mrs H G Patt Patterson owners of Patt’s Marine Service start a fund for families of dead coal miners in Owen Fork Kentucky They say they began the drive to help those affected by last week’s mine explosions Volunteers are needed to collect funds About 250 has been received since Thursday Contributions can be mailed to the Black Mountain Miner's Fund c/o First National Bank or to the Pattersons home or WPFB radio station

Owen Fork H.G. “Patt” Patterson Superior Ave Pattersons Patt’s Marine Service S. Verity Parkway Police Department First National Bank Black Mountain Miner's Fund Patterson WPFB Central Ave

Two area Democrats named Carter delegates in Ohio

Linda Le'Tourneau of Lemon Township and James Pelley of Oxford were selected as at large delegates for Jimmy Carter. They joined 38 statewide delegates to back Carter on the June 8 Ohio primary ballot. Le'Tourneau is Butler County Democratic precinct committeewoman and a candidate for State Central Committee woman in the 8th District. Pelley, a Miami University education professor, previously sought the 8th District U.S. House nomination in 1974.

Linda Le'Tourneau Lemon Township James Pelley Oxford Jimmy Carter Le’Tourneau Pelley Carter Ohio Omaha St Butler County Democratic Party Democratic State Central Trenton Road Miami University U.S. Congress

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