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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1970

Page

11

Males Held In Theft In Warren County

Five juveniles and one adult male were arrested by the Warren County Sheriff in connection with a robbery at Twin Valley Supply Store on Martz Paullin Road. The suspect Terry Pate, 19, of near Carlisle, is jailed on breaking and entering charges and will be in county court tonight. The juveniles are in a juvenile detention center. entry was gained by breaking a rear window. The theft included ladies makeup cigarettes and candy.

Lebanon Warren County Sheriff's Department Franklin Township Warren County Terry Pate Carlisle Roy Wallace Twin Valley Martz- Paullin Road William Drake Pate

Iwirlers Win In Milwaukee At Shamrock Festival

Shirleys Blue Diamonds senior twirling team from Middletown won first place at the Shamrock Festival in Milwaukee. Team members Debbi Freeze Peggy Huening Judy Scott Sabra Taylor. Huening also won senior division, Freeze placed second in junior division. Local twirlers added wins at the National Baton Twirling Association contest in Lexington Kentucky with multiple top placements among Brenda White Lori Johnson Mong Hornbeck Donna Green Roberta Bongiani Julie Keener Susan Bongiani Nan Bongiani.

Shirleys Blue Diamonds Middletown Milwakee Debbi Freeze Peggy Huening Judy Scott Sabra Taylor Debbie Freeze Lexington Brenda White Lori Johnson Mong Hornbeck Donna Green Roberta Bongiani Julie Keener Susan Bongiani Nan Bongiani

Jury Picks In Theft Case In Butler County

A jury was being selected in Butler County Common Pleas Court for Jettie Harold Bailey Jr. 21 of Middletown charged with robbery. He allegedly robbed Nancy Chenault of her purse containing 85 dollars on Sept 2 1969 at Ninth Avenue and Yankee Road in Middletown.

Hamilton Court of Butler County Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer Jettie Harold Bailey Jr Elm St Middletown Bailey Nancy Chenault S. Main St Ninth Avenue Yankee Road

Miami University Girl Scout Happening Draws Thousands

An estimated 5 000 people attended the weekend Girl Scout Happening at Johnston Hall Middletown Campus Miami University The event featured a flag presentation from Washington DC and honors in sewing contests with Amy Vaughn named best of show Regina Carter runner-up and multiple troop booths and crafts on display.

Johnston Hall Middletown Miami University Capitol Washington, D.C Maurice Rohrkemper Elenore Joyce Joyce Amy Vaughn Regina Carter Robin Stamper Mary Polley Linda Fish Cindy Evans Skirt Sandy Cox Marlene Oldham Janice Neill Teresa Blevins Jones

Yugoslav Movie Theaters Quadruple Since 1938

Belgrade reports Yugoslavia now has about 1,800 movie theaters with roughly 580,000 seats and attendance has risen about sixfold since 1938.

Belgrade Yugoslavia

Guyler Elected By Rotarians

James Guyler is elected president of Middletown Rotary Club succeeding Don McKillop Dick Greathouse becomes vice president Marty Miller serves as secretary treasurer for a year long term starting July 1 Arthur Beach and Chester Hodges win three year terms on the Rotary board Dudley Inwood Walter Spindler Bennett Hank Hadley Perry Grier and Warren Mann receive two or three year trustee posts Cincinnati Rotary plans a noon program on Camp Allyn at the Manchester Motor Inn Camp Allyn is the crippled children's camp the Middletown club will sponsor local stays for children.

James Guyler Middletown Rotary Club Don McKillop Dick Greathouse Marty Miller Arthur Beach Chester Hodges Rotary Board of Directors Middletown Rotary Dudley Inwood Walter Spindler Bennett Hank Hadley Perry Grier Warren Mann Cincinnati Rotary Club Camp Allyn Manchester Motor Inn

Three Toed Monster A Scout Leader Quietly Behind Joke

A man named Robert Boyd admitted he and wife crafted three toed wooden feet to stage a fake monster at a Girl Scout Happening at Johnston Hall. Troop members found plaster tracks and a make believe fur monster drew large crowds, while leadership kept the ruse secret.

Middlemoor Robert Boyd Lisa Lane Johnston Hall Middlemoor Woods Springhill School Boyd Armco Journal Lars Larson Larson

Parochial Students Shine at 1970 Science Exhibits

Middletown parochial schools dominated the 1970 Science Exhibits at the University of Cincinnati. Fenwick High School winners Kathy Brill and Nancy Pettebaum claimed first and second in chemistry and psychology. St John’s eighth graders Lea Ann Fawns and Patty Hogg shared first in physical science with a joint project. Holy Trinity and St Mary’s also reported top prizes and ratings.

Middletown Engineering Society of Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Fenwick High School Kathy Brill Nancy Pettebaum Lea Ann Fawns Patty Hogg St. John’s Elementary Cincinnati American Statistical Association ASA Cincinnati Science Center Union Terminal Holy Trinity Thomas Brill Dick Chase St. Mary’s Elementary Andrew Mureski Matt Clemens Martin Bidwell

Voter Registration Deadlines in Final Days for May Primary

Middletown area voters 21 or older must register by 9 p.m. Wednesday to vote in the May primary. The Butler County election office at 43 S. Main St. will host extended hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday for corrections. Residents in city limits Lemon and Madison townships should register at Middletown. Preble County covers Eaton courthouse from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow. registration continues until 9 p.m. Wednesday. Warren County offices stay open until 9 p.m. Wednesday but close 4 p.m. today and tomorrow. Lebanon opens at 416 East St. at 8:30 a.m.

Middletown Butler County Board of Elections S. Main St Lemon Madison Preble Warren East St. Lebanon

Christy Faces New Charges as Court Dates Arrive

Jack Christy 58 of Middleton is jailed in Columbus on a $10,000 bond awaiting a hearing and trial in Hamilton on two separate charges. He is linked to larceny by deception in Columbus, plus receiving and concealing stolen air conditioners and 200 Jim Beam bottles found in Hamilton.

Jack Christy Columbus Hamilton Christy Poinciana Road Franklin County Butler County Bal Boehn Robert Twensend Townsend Main St Rowland Robinson Liberty Ind

Vandals Slap Trenton Area with Property Damage

Sheriff deputies reported weekend vandalism in Butler County. Vera's Quick Wash at 3107 Yankee Road had two washers broken and a wall cracked. James H. Blevins reported $60 damage from bee hive vandalism at 6472 E State St. Rock thrown from a car caused $10 damage to an aluminum storm door at 5081 Elk Creek Road. Windows were damaged at a garage on 6522 Trenton Franklin Road.

Butler County Sheriff's Deputies Vera Yankee Road James H. Blevins E. State St Trenton Stanley Hagaman Elk Creek Road Lillie Horn Trenton-Franklin Road

Carriers strike ripple hits local businesses and mail flow

Local industries feel the impact of nationwide mail carrier strikes. Postmaster Frank Dobrozsi reports a 40 percent drop in mail receipts and warns of broader paralysis if the system fails. Armco Steel tests limited mail, moving essential items by staff travel and proxies for shareholders. Stores prepare emergency deliveries as delays affect payments and promotions, with Social Security checks under risk if the strike widens.

Frank Dobrozsi Middletown Armco Steel Corp Dobrozsi

Intruders Loot Trailers and Garage in Middletown Break-ins

Middletown police investigated a series of break-ins today. A camper trailer was entered and slept in, a garage broken into for car stripping, a collector’s home entered with 200 rolls of pennies taken, and a stripped auto left in a garage. No arrests reported.

Middletown Dan Humphreys Park Lane Oxford Columbus Carl Puckett Park St Marie Moore Queen Ave

Car Hits Pole Injuring Girl Passenger in Mitchell Prater Incident

Mitchell Prater 22 of 1817 Woodlawn Ave drove north on Trenton Franklin Road when his car sideswiped a utility pole about 1:15 am. His passenger Thomissia Robinson 15 sustained minor injuries as the vehicle left the road and traveled about 130 feet into an open field near Michael Road.

Mitchell Prater Woodlawn Ave Thomissia Robinson Trenton-Franklin Road Michael Road

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