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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1976
Page
16
A second Canton Drop Forging and Manufacturing Co employee died after the March 16 explosion. Leo Cole, 24, of Canton, died Sunday following the death of 22-year-old John Teeple last week. Four workers were injured in the blast.
The Civil Service Commission meets tomorrow at 8 30 a m in City Building Commission chamber to discuss May 24 police promotional examinations for sergeant lieutenant and captain. Vacancies include one captain one lieutenant three sergeants and three patrol officers. The action follows resignations and retirements, with eligibility lists valid one year. Also an education board hearing on David McFarland’s dismissal for marijuana possession.
Hamilton County commissioners will meet at 7 o clock this evening at the county annex building opposite the courthouse. Regular sessions are Monday and Thursday mornings, with the first Monday each month designated for a night meeting.
A Middletown area woman was treated at Middletown Hospital after a two car collision at 6 40 p m on Michael and Trenton Franklin Road in Butler County. Roy L Moore 18 of 7295 Michael Road lost control on Trenton Franklin Road and crossed into Parshall 18 of 6551 Michael Road her car. A passenger Donna Williams 18 of West Alexandria Road was treated and released at the hospital. Officials said no other injuries were recorded.
Firemen battled a 1957 model stolen car fire on Ey Road and a dump fire off Astoria Road in Germantown. The cars owner Randy McCall Road was identified and the blaze, reportedly arson, burned out before firefighters arrived at 7 45 p m. Chief Richard Zechar provided details.
Brownie Troop 644 hosted a court of awards and luncheon at the Hunter Fire Station. Girls Karla Arnett Marie Brooks Kim Ceder Adrienne Clark Irene Cook Chrissie Cox Andrea DiNardo Audrey DiNardo Carol Dyer Kelly Hayes Laure Sizemore Ellen Taylor Stephanie Wilson received second year Pla y Bee Patch and Bicentennial patches. Leader Wanda Cox with co leaders Denise Maggard Linda Dyer and Delores Brooks.
Emergency responses logged from today and yesterday include a man on Tytus Ave who refused aid, Joan Handy taken to hospital by 10:58 p.m. at 34 S Main St, and Billy Little admitted in fair condition after a 6:23 p.m. call at 109 S Broad St. Also noted were false box alarm at Manchester Ave and Grimes St and a woman refusing aid on Clinton St.
A mother daughter Girl Scout banquet hosted by Troop 667 of Mayfield School occurs today. Court of honor awards and badges will be presented to listed members. perfect attendance pins go to several scouts. The troop meets at Calvary Baptist Church with guest speakers including paramedics a beautician a nurse and local historians George Crout and Tana Duff.
A total of 4 010.53 was pledged in Saturdays walk a thon by 134 walkers for the Heart Fund. The deadline for turning in pledges for prizes is May. Assisting at the event were Middletown police and fire departments REACT Marvin Holliday of the Middletown Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and members of the Women relief association and nurses who did blood pressure checks at Fenwick High School.
Police report a tape player valued at 150 dollars and 45 tapes totaling 225 dollars were stolen overnight from Jim Wilmont's car parked at 303 Martin Ave. He found the break at 6 11 this morning after checking at midnight. thieves used a wire to pry the car door.
Classified notices list Mayfield Elementary School announcements and Kiwanis Club scholarship support in Middletown. Also shown are lost and found items including a large black and white retriever, a beagle, a poodle, and a found watch, plus funeral notices for local residents and several call-for-reward postings.
Mrs Lottie C Baldwin age unknown of 1067 Parklane died early Saturday May 1 at home. Visitation at Jos R Baker & Sons Funeral Home 7 to 9 pm. Remains to Church of the Ascension Tuesday at 11 am for service by Rev Joseph Harvey. Cremation and interment Vermillion Cemetery Vermillion Ohio. Mrs Dorothy A age 60 of 1106 Enoch Or Middletown Hospital died Friday at 4 36 am April 30. Visitation at Ilson Schramm Memorial Home 3805 Roosevelt Blvd Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 with services Monday 27 p m Rev Billy Ball officiating Interment Woodside Cemetery Wilson Schramm Memorial Home 423 6516.
The Rakinic family expresses deep gratitude to Reverend Don Rochersperger of Amanda United Methodist Church Armcor and others for flowers and service. Special thanks to the Wilson Schramm Funeral Home and nurses at Inivate Hospital.
Birthday remembrance poem from a family for Lizzie Wells. notes “beloved wife and mother” and asks God to comfort the family. Mentions several funeral homes and local contact numbers in Middletown and area, emphasizing ongoing grief and memory.
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