Federal judge weighs staying Beverly Hills fire litigation
In Cincinnati US District Judge Carl B Rubin weighs whether to stay or dismiss federal lawsuits tied to the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire of 1977. Attorneys argue state court jurisdiction should prevail and federal cases might move to Kentucky courts, as more than 90 suits seek over 1.8 billion dollars in damages. Rubin which jurisdiction to apply and potential bias remain under advisement.
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Cincinnati
Beverly Hills
Carl B. Rubin
Union Light Heat and Power Co
Kentucky
Newport
Southgate
Kentucky Court of General Jurisdiction
Rubin
Stan Chesley
Chesley
Middletown Lions scholastic banquet honors top seniors
About 65 seniors from Middletown, Fenwick and Middletown Christian High Schools were honored at the 26th Middletown Lions Club scholastic banquet at Forest Hills Country Club. The event recognizes the top 10 percent of each school’s graduating class. Guest speaker was James W Megginson, president of Columbia Oil Co of Hamilton and new president of the Ohio Petroleum Marketers Association. Samuel Dalton was scheduled to speak. principals were invited. entertainment by Country Grass Band. Tom Blake chaired.
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Middletown
Fenwick
Middletown Christian
Middletown Lions Club
Forest Hills Country Club
James W. Megginson
Columbia Oil Co
Hamilton
Ohio Petroleum Marketers Association
Samuel Dalton
Tom Blake
Middletown High School Class of 1968 Reunion
Graduates of Middletown High School Class of 1968 are urged to send reservations for a July 1 reunion at 8 pm in the DAV Hall at 4610 Trenton Franklin Road. Turnstyle will provide music. cost is 15 dollars per couple or 8 dollars per person. Mail by May 15 to David Kash, 306 Ardmore Drive. Checks payable to MHS Class of Kash. Some members may not have been contacted. all are welcome. For details contact Dave Haney, 1209 Barnitz St.
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Middletown High School
DAV Hall
Trenton Franklin Road
David Kash
Ardmore Drive
Middletown
MHS
Kash
Dave Haney
Barnitz St
Wysong resigns amid plea, faces jail time
John D Wysong resigned as Montgomery County engineer after pleading no contest to 12 counts of soliciting illegal campaign contributions from employees. He was found guilty on all counts and awaits sentencing on May 19.
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Dayton
John D Wysong
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
Walter H. Rice
Wysong
Democratic
Special Porns
Ponytail Softball League Signup At Goldman Park
Ponytail softball signup set for Saturday at Goldman Park from 10 am to 2 pm. The program runs this summer for girls 10 to 16 with games Mondays through Thursdays starting in June. Coaches are needed and the parks office can assist if Saturday registration is missed. registration fee is five dollars.
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Ponytail
Goldman Park
Seminar intern selected to represent district in 1978 program
Robert W Bogan of 2 Patrick Drive has been chosen to represent the 8th Congressional District in the 1978 Congressional Senior Citizens Intern Program announced by U S Rep Thomas N Kindness. The May through May 20 DC seminar teaches legislation for the elderly and how a congressional office operates. Bogan, a former math teacher and district superintendent, holds degrees from Wilmington College and the University of Cincinnati. his wife Mary Lou will attend.
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Oxford
Robert W Bogan
Patrick Drive
Buller
Talawanda
Wilmington College
University of Cincinnati
Miami University
Ohio State University
Mary Lou
Bogan
Judge overrules reversal bid in drug conviction
In Buller County Common Pleas Court Judge Robert L. Marrs overruled a motion to overturn the jury verdict convicting Jack Ruppert, 25, and Julie Truesdale, 22, of aggravated trafficking in cocaine. The Truesdales received five to 15 years’ sentences in Mansfield and Marysville reformatories. Their attorney argued lack of venue evidence linking the defendants to the sale, but Marrs said the jury could infer the crime crossed the county line and noted the appeal is planned.
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Hamilton
Dayton
Buller County
Mansfield
Marysville
Middletown
Franklin Marrs
Ruppert
Pastoral service vote elects new leadership at Butler group
Karen Shaffer of 6998 Hamilton Middletown Road was chosen president of the board of trustees for Pastoral Peace of Butler. Rev. John Keeny becomes vice president, Linda Moore is secretary, while Jeffrey C. Froehle remains treasurer.
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Karen Shaffer
Hamilton-Middletown Road
Pastoral Peace of
Butler
School of Applied Sciences
Miami University
Shaffer
Jeffrey C. Froehle
American Association of University Women
American College Personnel Association
Ohio Association of Women
Ohio Business Teachers Association
National Secretaries Association
First United Presbyterian Church
Butler County Historical Society
John Keeny
Faith United Methodist Church
Linda Moore
Armco
Froehle
Doug Roland
Springboro
Police promotion blocked by suit in Middletown
Middletown police Sgt Donnie Owens filed suit in Butler County Common Pleas Court challenging the Civ il Service Commission scoring for a recent lieutenant promotion test. A temporary restraining order blocks promoting Sgt Merle Stethem pending court review. Owens alleges improper seniority credit and misses on required exam components under Ohio law.
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Hamilton
Middletown
Owens
Civil Service Commission
Stethem
Air crash victims services scheduled
Funeral services for Mrs. Virgie L. Ellis 39 of Sherman Avenue one of four crash victims will be at 9 am Saturday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Pastor David Cottrill will officiate and burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery. She was an Ohio Bell sales rep since 1970 native of Franklin. Surviving include husband William who died Sept 28 1977 two sons and several relatives.
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Virgie L. Ellis
Sherman Avenue
Peasttown
McCoy-Leffler
David Cottrill
Woodside Cemetery
Ellis
Ohio Bell
Franklin
William
George W. Long
Malvern St
Middetown Ave
Long
Long Paper Co
Middletown
Rose
Helen Turner
Mildred Thomas
Harry
Long Beach
N. Y
Charles Tarr
McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home
Death notices for Long and Cavolt with funerals in Middletown
Two Middletown deaths are reported. George W. Long 82 longtime Long Paper Co. foreman died after illness. Anna R. Cavolt 78 of 3103 Ben Harrison St died at Middletown Hospital after four days as a patient. Private and public services and burial details listed.
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Anna R. Cavolt
Ben Harrison
Middletown Hospital
Darrtown
Cavelt
Middletown
Daughters of America
Manda United Methodist Church
Walter
Walter Jr
Arnold C. Hiatt
Helen Oguis
Willis Clark
Fairfield
Joseph R Baker
Dean Harkness
Quake Shakes Alaska Near Anchorage
A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck south central Alaska at 8 33 p m. The Palmer Observatory reported no immediate damage though quakes above magnitude five can cause destruction. The epicenter lay about 150 miles northwest of Anchorage and the tremor was felt in the city and surrounding areas.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Palmer Observatory
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Covington, Ky
Campbell County
Democratic Central Committee
Ves
Schwinn Cyclery
Pastoral Service
Karenshaffer
Lucky Buck
Dodds Monuments
Charles
Bud) Steller Mor
Patricia Mullins
Trenton
Patricia Jo Mullins
Douglas Ave
Butler County Memorial Park
CIA
Silas Teague
Joseph RK. Baker
Richard Broyles
Franklin Lebanon Road
Broyles
the Hoyne Funeral Home of
George Long
Fnna Cavolt
Lilly McCreary
Liberty
Ind
Darla Whitford
Bradenton
Basil Gray
Campbell Funeral Home
TMB Te. Neva
Pale Ee Sale
Cremeans Appliance & Tv, Inc
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