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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1976
Page
9
The Battle of Elk Creek will be reenacted at Sebald Park May 22 and 23 as part of a weekend rendezvous. Sponsored by the Middletown Bicentennial Committee and local Militia groups, the event features displays, crafts, a primitive encampment, and events including a musket shoot and tomahawk throwing.
Middletown High School hosts a weeklong student art show in the media center featuring about 300 pieces by around 200 students from art classes led by Mike Schlatter and Jo Ann Sears. An open house runs Wednesday 7 15 to 9 00 for parents and guests.
Police were told 350 Ohio Lottery tickets were taken from the Silver Leaf Lodge bar on 920 Eighth Ave. late Thursday evening. Robert Hendricks reported the loss yesterday afternoon and was told to contact the Ohio Lottery Commission.
A 17-year-old boy and his 16-year-old wife were arrested on Tytus Avenue after police found marijuana on the youth and a vial of pills and white powder in the girl’s purse. They allegedly admitted selling drugs to fund living costs until welfare checks arrive next week.
Thomas A. Heing of Monroe Pharmacy was named the ninth Citizen of the Year by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce at its banquet. Heing, born in Cincinnati, is a Roger Bacon and University of Cincinnati Pharmacy graduate who arrived in Monroe in 1970 to operate Monroe Pharmacy. Heing previously chaired Log Cabin Days and serves in chamber activities while addressing local politicians and business concerns.
Paul Kirby, 31, of 3203 Yankee Road, is charged by four area agencies with fleeing a crash scene and reckless operation. Deputies accuse him of possessing a loaded sawed off shotgun, resisting arrest and abusive conduct. Middletown and Lemon Township officers add pointing a firearm and eluding police. The incident began with a 6:15 p.m. crash at Waneta Avenue and Yankee Road. Kirby allegedly struck two parked cars, escaped on foot, and later at the Main Bar attempted to shoot a girlfriend. He was subdued, the gun seized, and later restrained at Middletown jail amid alleged abuse toward officers.
Police interrupted a tire and wheel theft last night, arresting Arthur Vick, 19, of 2225 Whittier St after a short chase. The incident began when a call reported a car at 2116 Bryant St being jacked up with four lug bolts removed, with Vick acting as lookout.
Ohio lawmakers consider a bill tightening bingo rules while preserving charitable aims. In Middletown the Clinton Street bingo hall operated by Ghetto's Palace remains under the existing cap and licensing plan, with prizes under the $3,500 limit and sessions limited to twice weekly. Police reports note other local incidents including vandalism and theft in the area.
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