Deaths and funerals in Franklin area notables
Frederick W. Byers 72 of Lake Ave Franklin dies at Middletown Hospital after extended illness. Former Franklin Library Board chairman and 12 year Franklin school board member. Survived by wife Mildred two sons Charles Michael and Robert William five grandchildren. Arrangements pending at Eaton Funeral Home. Other obituaries list Adeline E. Miller 66 Middletown. Robert L. Webb 67 of Hamilton. Edna Mae Crist 65 Bellefontaine formerly Franklin. Henry F Elam 88 Franklin. Paul N Barker 46 Middletown. Roy E. Stutz 77 Centerville former Middletown resident. Joseph R. Baker Funeral Home handling many services. Memorials to American Cancer Society and Montgomery County Cancer Fund noted.
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Franklin Frederick W. Byers
Lake Ave
Middletown Hospital
Franklin
Byers
Franklin Library Board
Franklin School Board
Warren County Park Board
Eastern Star Lodge 55
F&am
Armco Steel Corp
Mildred
Charles Michael
Phoenix
Robert William
St Louis
Eaton Funeral Home
Adeline E. Miller
10Th Ave
Middletown
Robert L. Webb
Chestnut St
Hamilton
New Hope Baptist “Church
Butlers County Memorial Park
Robert ‘Ee. Webb
Leonard Ballard
Edna Mae Crist
Bellefontaine
Mary Rutan
Raymond Bay Co
Hoerner- Waldorf
George
Ernestine Oswald
Searcy
Ark
Anglesby Funeral Home
Fred Fiedler
Henry F Elam
Fifth St
Elam
Gross Lumber
Elmer
James Robert
Eau Gallie
Fla
Esta Woods
Lillian Nease
Mildred Short
Carlisle
Irene Bennett
Faton
Iva Wright
East Union
Arthur
The
Eaton
Paul N Barker
Bechtel Drive
Barker
Barker Plumbing Co
Hunter
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Latterday Saints
American Legion Post
Order of Eagles
Orioles Lodge
Lois Jean
Scott
Roy E. Stutz
Centerville
Grandview Hospital
Dayton
Stutz
Central Avenue
Knights of Columbus Council 1610
Velma
James
Thomas
California
Lois Ann Joyce
St. Mary's Church
Anthony Andres
North
Monroe Cemetery
Joseph R. Baker
Montgomery County Cancer Fund
Fidelity
Melanie
Clarence
Glen
Claude
Covington
Marie Osborn
Livie Thomas
Barbara South
Patty Davidson
Minnie Barker
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Dana Freberg
Russell Rockwell
Woodside Cemetery
Visitation
Murder Trial Opens in Lebanon Shooting Case
In Lebanon, Ray Black of Centerville faced jury impaneling as the murder trial over the Nov. 11 shooting death of Matthew Jones began. The defendant is accused of shooting Jones following a quarrel at a residence on Ohio 48 in Clearcreek Township.
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Lebanon
Ray
Black
Matthew Jones
Centerville
Ohio 48
Clearcreek Township
Home Break-In Reported in Butler County
Butler County deputies received a report Sunday that the home of Margaret Culbertson at 2332 Middletown Eaton Road was broken into and ransacked. Neighbor Doc Sisson at 2333 Ada Drive found the scene yesterday while checking the residence in the owner’s absence. No items missing were determined at the time.
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Butler County
Margaret Culbertson
Middletown-Eaton Road
Doc Sisson
Ada Drive
Beauty Pageant Set For May 13 At Middletown Center
The annual beauty and talent event sponsored by the Silver Leaf Elks Lodge 456 and Minniehaha Temple 263 will occur May 13 at the Middletown Community Center. Eligible contestants aged 16 to 21 must show talent, maintain average or better grades, be in good health, and have parental written approval. The winner advances to the state pageant in Youngstown in June. A selection committee meeting with contestants is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. at the Community Center.
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Silver Leaf Elks Lodge
Middletown
Youngstown
Polly Coddington Wins State Prose and Poetry Title
Middletown High junior Polly Coddington captured the state crown in prose and poetry reading after seven rounds of competition. Among about 1,000 students in eight events, she read selections from The Pied Piper and Charlotte’s Web, earning praise for gesture, pronunciation, and expression. Polly is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Coddington of Primrose Lane and was profiled in a Page story on March 11.
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Middletown High
Polly Coddington
Polly
Jim Butch Lynn Love
Princeton High School
Jack Coddington
Primrose Lane
Charlotte's Web
David C. Ludden
Ional
Butch
Twin Fair reports record 1977 sales and per share income
Twin Fair Inc. Buffalo reports 1977 sales of 183.6 million up from 177.9 million in 1976. Net income after extraordinary gain is 3.8 million or 1.47 a share versus 2 million or 0.79 a share. Company credits margin gains and tight expense control. Board adopts regular annual cash dividends 15 cents payable May 17 to record holders April 10. Twin Fair operates 28 discount department stores in New York and Ohio.
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Twin Fair Inc
Buffalo
Middletown
Twin Fair
Discount
Thanks Badge Presented to Trenton Girl Scout Leader
Mrs Harry Helsinger of Trenton received the Thanks Badge at the Area VII spring meeting of the Great Rivers Girl Scout Council recognizing 24 years of service. She began as a lone scout and later led Brownies through Seniors, conducted craft workshops, served as council delegate and troop consultant, and camped with scouts.
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Trenton
Harry Helsinger
Johns Sr
Great Rivers Girl Scout Council
Helsinger
Scouting Dinner to Honor Volunteers in Warren County
The Mound Builders Area Council annual recognition dinner returns March 28 at 6 30 p m at the Warren County Vocational School on Ohio 48 north of Lebanon. Silver Beaver awards will be presented. Tickets cost 4 includes a meal. Deadline to order is Thursday. Contact the scout office at 423 6507.
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Mound Builders Area Council
Warren County
Ohio
Lebanon
Scout
Gabbard pleads innocent in Butler County drug charge
A Journal headline was incorrect stating Steve Gabbard of 3221 Navaho St pleaded guilty to a drug charge. The proper report indicates he pleaded innocent in Butler County Common Pleas Court.
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Steve Gabbard
Navaho St
Butler County
Worthington Industries reports sharp rise in Q3 revenues
Monroe based Worthington Industries of Columbus reports third quarter revenues of 46.2 million dollars, up from 36.2 million a year earlier. Net earnings total 2.7 million dollars versus 1.6 million last year. Earnings per share are 57 cents, up from 33 cents. Prior year results were restated for a 3 for 2 stock split. Chairman John McConnell cites strong demand for processed metal and pressure cylinders and expects solid fourth quarter and full-year results. The firm processes steel, makes malleable iron and fittings, and produces steel and aluminum pressure cylinders.
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Monroe Worthington Industries
Columbus
Monroe
John McConnell
Robbery Victim Reports Attack in Home in Evening
A 29 year old man Larry Higgins of 3210 Beatrice Drive told police he was struck on the head and knocked unconscious in his upstairs bedroom around 6 45 p m Saturday as a robber looted a book of personal checks a savings account book a watch and a diamond ring Higgins regained consciousness after a few minutes and police found no signs of forced entry.
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Larry Higgins
Beatrice Drive
Higgins
Kindness Contest boosts pet owner support in town
May 7 to 13 marks Be Kind To Animals Week with EWALD'S PET SHOP donating a $25 gift certificate to a winner of the Humane Association of Miami Valley contest, recognizing local caretakers for Butler County shelters. The Journal will publish results March 26.
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Jack Pfaff
EWALD
Central Avenue
Humane Association of
Miami Valley
Butler County
Ewald's
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Frederick Byers
Adeline Miller
Robert Webb
New York City
Linda Webb
Malcolm Moore
Leon Moore
Bessie Covington
Modell Sims
Ophelia Branner
Edna Crist
Henry Elam
John Wolfe
Woodhill Cemetery
Paul Barker
Roy Stutz
Clementha Dwyer
Gratis
Ada Doty
Eaton Care Center
First Brethren Church of
Rebekah Lodge
Robert Richardson
Maytag
Cremeans Appliance & Tv, Inc
Converse
Manchester Road
Fenwick High School
New York State
Mrs. Helsinger
Worthington Firm
Round
LEWIS
Filson
Junior
Missy
Tobias
PK Middletown
Cambridge Inn
Cambridge
McAlpin
Garolini
Italy
Margaret's
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