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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1974

Page

2

State GOP candidates fundraiser set for April 6

A joint Candidates Country Social fundraiser for State Reps. William Donham and Corwin Nixon will be held April 6 at the Congress Inn in Monroe. The event, sponsored by the Citizens for Denham, starts at 6 p.m. A $10 requested donation supports the Denham committee with Tom Blake as chairman.

William Donham Corwin Nixon Congress Inn Monroe Citizens For Denham Wham Nixon Denham Citizens For Denham Committee Tom Blake

Verity Hall hosts Middletown preschool retesting drive

Soroptimist Club of Middletown supervised a Saturday retest for pre school hearing. nearly 300 area children were tested this year including about 50 Head Start pupils. Five retested children did not pass and will be referred to physicians, while others showed normal results.

Verity Hall Betty Leasure Soroptimist Club of Middletown Trenton Monroe Franklin

Dogs Die in House Fire At Pearl Street

Two dogs owned by Edward Flack at 2010 Pearl Street were killed when a lamp toppled onto a mattress starting the early morning fire. The blaze caused about 400 in damage. Flack was away from home and two other dogs survived uninjured.

Edward Flack Pearl St Flack

Burglary Attempt At Doctor's Home In Hamilton

An attempted break in at the home of Dr. Louis Gaker former Butler County health commissioner 6370 Princeton Glendale Road in Hamilton occurred yesterday around 9. The resident said he had attended an art show and nothing was stolen after the burglar alarm sounded.

Hamilton Louis Gaker Butler County Princeton-Glendale Road

Baton twirling teams win Hamilton contest title

In a National Baton Twirling Contest at Garfield High School Hamilton Shirley's Mavericks won juvenile and junior team titles. Individual winners included Julie Conrad Missy Townsend Lee Ann Brewer and Tessa Moore. A second place went to Decker's Dolls with Lee Ann Brewer among others. A United States Twirling Association event in South Charleston saw Joni Lynn Wagner finish second in the 10 year old beginners division.

Garfield High School Hamilton Shirley’s Mavericks Jennifer Gilbert Robin Cole Missy Murray Misty Weathers Lynn Dougherty Leslie Brewer Teri Davidson Beth Fields Julie Koehner Julie Conrad Missy Townsend Lee Ann Brewer Tessa Moore Decker Renee Collegers Biase Buckingham Julie Johnson Renee Childers Donna Green Kathleen Johnson Melissa Rose Lisa Buckingham Julie Ann Johnson Lisa Cattani Danny Goode Carla Cattani

Local photographers honored at Ohio convention exhibition

Two freelance color photographers had works chosen for the 21st annual Professional Photographers of Ohio event in Columbus. Charlotte Hesselbrock and Virginia Wyatt earned selections in brush oil and direct color categories respectively as over 700 photographers from Ohio Indiana West Virginia and Kentucky competed in the regional print event.

Professional Photographers of Ohio Columbus Charlotte Hesselbrock Harrison St Virginia Wyatt Linden Ave Hesselbrock

Cooties install officers at Hunter Clark VFW Post 6405

Leon Hall installed as seam squirrel commander of Pup Tent 64 with Bert Perkins as senior vice commander and James Robinson as junior vice commander. Additional officers named include custodian of the crummy duffel bag and other posts. Installation held at VFW Post 6405 1319 Young St with Auxiliary officers also installed and trustees named.

Leon Hall Seam Squirrel Pup Bert Perkins Blanket Bum James Robinson Hide Gimlet Charlie Johnson Henry Watson Clarence Robinson Jimmy Jegs Warren Stallworth Sky Pilot Charles A. Carter Leroy Hardeman Robinson Mathew Bledsoe Hungry Cootie Gene Hart Military Order of Cooties Auxiliary Betty Green Jimmie Lee Hendricks Ophelia Shealey Harriet Allen Ollie Robinson Gloria Hull Julia Straus Ruthie Carter Mildred Alexander Hunter Clark Vfw Young St

Rotary to honor sports seniors at noon meeting

The senior members of the football and basketball teams from Middletown and Fenwick high schools will be honored at tomorrow's Rotary Club noon meeting at Manchester Motor Inn. Coaches will speak briefly and introduce their graduating players.

Middletown Fenwick High Schools Rotary Club Manchester Motor Inn

Wildlife clinic at Lebanon High School program coaches care

A public wildlife area development and beautification clinic opens at Lebanon High School next Monday at 7 p m. Attendees will receive red twig dogwood shrubs. James Cadman of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources discusses reforestation. Granville Smith of the USDA soil conservation service covers wildlife friendly landscaping. Dr Elton Smith of Ohio State University’s extension service outlines basic landscaping principles.

Lebanon Lebanon High School James Cadman Ohio Department of Natural Resources Granville Smith USS. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Elton Smith Cooperative Extension Service Ohio State University

Deaths and funerals in Hamilton and Middletown area

Obituaries note graveside services for Mary Gillgus 78 at Woodlawn Detroit and calling hours at Wilson-Schramm Memorial Home. Mary Lou Neal 81 to be buried at Woodside after service by Rev. Rodney Williams in Middletown. Gerald Ratliff 51 of Middletown dies after hospital stay. survived by wife and children. veterans groups represented. Wiley Akers 70 dead on arrival in Lebanon after heart attack. and Christa Wheeler 73 of Lebanon dies at Middletown Hospital with many surviving relatives listed. Mrs Shirley Wolf 82 of Hamilton noted with services scheduled Tuesday. arrangements incomplete for others.

Mary Gillgus S. Main St Woodlawn Cemetery Detroit Wilson-Schramm Mary Lou Neal Wayne Ave Joseph R. Baker & Sons Rodney Williams Woodside Cemetery Neal Middletown Hospital Franklin — Wiley F. Akers Turner Drive Lebanon Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Wiley Apex Tool & Machine Co Clara William Springboro Martha Kendrick Wilhe California Wallace Fairborn Minnie Diver Myrtle Cunningham Anglesby Funeral Home Harry Sinks Miami Valley Memory Gardens Donald Oris Donald Jr Lester Snowden Atlanta John Miamisburg Mabel Ester Mansfield Iil Marge Monahan Mavis Umland Farmers City Ill Gerry Whitt Franklin Sandra Wheeler Hazel Bowlin Lucille McMillan Pearl Milburn Middletown Hallie Sallie Bryan Wells Wells Wilson Wells Hamilton McCoy- Leffler Funeral Home

Merchan­dise valued at 1100 stolen from Hamilton home

Fred Smith reported items worth 1100 were taken from his residence on 9750 Cincinnati-Dayton Road yesterday between 8 30 and 8 55 p m. Two televisions two radios and a clock radio disappeared while he was away. A neighbor saw a car arrive and depart in a hurry.

Hamilton Fred Smith Cincinnati-Dayton Road Smith Butler County Smith Driveway

Scouts Camp Near Green Bush Indiana

Twenty three members of Scout Troop 1 sponsored by First Presbyterian Church camped and hiked over the weekend near Green Bush Indiana. Scouts and adults hiked the Flags of the Nations trail.

Scout Troop First Presbyterian Church Green Bush Ind

Areay Chamber to consider Bicentennial plans

Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce weighs 1976 celebration details as it plans bicentennial observances. Local leaders assess budget, events, and community participation for the upcoming commemoration.

Chamber Lebanon Lebanon Area

Inmates Help Easter Seal Telethon From Lebanon Jail

Lebanon Correctional Institution inmates will man phones for the Warren County Easter Seal Society telethon airing on WKRC TV from 11 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday. About a dozen volunteers will collect pledges from Lebanon area viewers, with special numbers to call and county credit notes. The event aims to reach millions of viewers and features many celebrities as telethon hosts and guests.

Lebanon Imates Lebanon Correctional Institution Warren County Committee of the Ohio Easter Seal Society Wkrc TV William Dallman Warren County Peter Falk Art Linkletter Marlo Thomas Roberta Sherwood Shirley Jones Jack Cassidy Kay Ballard Dom Deluise Cleavon Little Carol Burnett Jim Garner Martha Raye Mike Douglas

Skaters Sweep Loveland Competition Honors

Three local roller skaters won awards at a Loveland meet on Saturday. Kristy Bowling took third in tiny tot figures. Donald McGuire earned first in freshman figures and third in open mens figures, with Capozzi claiming third in open ladies figures and first in freshman girls singles. McGuire and Capozzi also won first in American freshman dance and international freshman dance as partners.

Loveland Kristy Bowling Donald McGuire Dana Capozzi McGuire Miss Capozzi

Spring Shopping Roundup at Local Stores in Town

Readers are urged to visit GOUGH LAMB CLEANERS for garment alterations and repairs while CAPOZZI'S SHOES and BOOTH DRUGS INC showcase spring fashions and Jean Nate cosmetics. ED'S TROPICAL FISH AND PET SUPPLIES highlights grooming services, and NORRIS MUSIC promotes the Genies from Lowrey with trade‑ins during a season of new arrivals.

Mr. Francis Gough Lamb Cleaners Booth Drugs Inc Jean Nate Tropicia Norris Music Norris

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GOP Donham Converse Monument CO Manchester Rd Fenwick High Granite & Bronze Cal Rus Nicols James Hunter Miles Ringer Theodore Balden VFW Charlie B. Johnson Hospital Rotary Scimur Middletown Bank WPFB Wildlife Clinic At Mary Neal Gerald Ratliff Gerald Leon Ratliff Spencer Lane Kettering Memorial Hospital Mr. Ratliff Armco Steel Corp Air Force Disabled American Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars The American Legion Marcella Jean Thomas Robert Tanna Jennifer Pauline Davis Gates Mills Virginia Morningstar Larry Fox Paul Smalley Bruce Powell Funeral Wiley Akers Christa Wheeler Christa Mae Wheeler New St Wheeler Frenchburg Shirley Wolf Summer St Proeschel Scouts Indiana LCI Society For Crippled Children and Adults Montgomery Butler Hamilton County James Obrig Roosevelt Harold John Hursh Harold Agee Dodds Monuments Verity Pkvy 14Th Ave Charles Bud) Steller Mar Charlotte Pickwick Hattie Carnegie Filsons Inc Highview Center Capozzi Office Outfitters
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