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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1975

Page

11

CAUGHT IN DISCS Farm wife killed in tractor fall

Elizabeth Ann Mobley 37 of 928 Dove Road died after falling from a tractor while discing a field and being caught in the discs. Survived by husband Dexter two sons Terry and Scott daughter Lynn and her mother. Services Sunday 2:30 p.m. at R. C. Nein & Sons Funeral Home Camden burial Concord Cemetery Eaton. Friends may call Saturday 6 to 9 p.m.

Eaton Preble County Elizabeth Ann Mobley Dove Road Reid Memorial Hospital Richmond Ind Dexter Terry Scott Lynn Louis Roy Maine R. C. Nein & Sons Funeral Camden Concord Cemetery Funeral

Fenwick Students Organize Cleanathon For Litter Cleanup

Fenwick High School students plan the first annual cleanathon a six mile walkathon and litter pickup. Co sponsored by the Mission Club and National Honor Society the event aims to clean the city and aid Appalachia with donations from sponsors. About 25 participants will begin at Fenwick and walk routes to Dixie Heights Park concluding at the northern city edge.

Fenwick High School Mission Club National Honor Society Appalachia Patrice Wagner Manchester Tytus Jewell Avenue

Two former Roosevelt teachers honored with tree planting

Roosevelt Middle School honored two former teachers Miss Mary Dillon and Mrs Wadena Raine with a ceremony on the school grounds. The event at the west end of the building included the planting of two sweet gum trees as part of a continuing honor program.

Roosevelt Middle School Mary Dillon Wadena Raine Roosevelt Norman Harsh Carl McVay

Body from Muskingum River identified in Ohio

A body recovered from the Muskingum River five miles south of Zanesville was identified by parents as Barbara Ann Wright, 19, of Medina. Wright had been missing from the state vocational rehabilitation dormitory in Zanesville since April 25.

Zanesville, Ohio Muskingum River Here Barbara Ann Wright Medina Lee Wright

City fights claim over mall construction damages in Middletown

The city of Middletown files a memorandum in Butler County Common Pleas Court denying Joy-Mart Inc. a $32,100 recovery for alleged loss of access due to mall construction. The city argues the Joy Shop lease with Barjul Realty eliminates any basis for judgment against the city.

City of Middletown Butler County Common Pleas Court Joy-Mart, Inc Joy Shop Middletown Mall Denis Daly Barjul Realty, Inc Joy Barjul

Butler CAC Receives $225,331 for Head Start

Hamilton The Butler County Community Action Commission has been granted 225,331 to serve 105 children in the county Head Start program. The grant from the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare Chicago office is part of 1 4 million in funds for Head Start programs across six Ohio areas.

Hamilton Butler County Community Action Commission U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Chicago Ohio

Middletown Job Opportunity program gains donor support

Middletown's Job Opportunity program, aiming to provide summer jobs for area youths, has raised 14135 so far with City of Middletown contributing 10000. Marva Sampson notes progress and hopes to start in June, while Jaycees report strong community response and many businesses offering money or job openings. 255 youths worked last year and about 30,000 was raised.

Middletown Jaycees Department of Human Resources Tom Rayburn Jaycees Rayburn Middletown Clinton St

Memorial Day Parade Forms at Smith Park This Year

The Memorial Day parade formation moves to Smith Park from Tytus Avenue. It steps off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, proceeding along Verity Parkway to Woodside Cemetery for services. Participating units include Middletown High School and Fenwick High School marching bands and a large Dayton Shriners contingent. The parade committee meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Gordon Pence serves as chairman.

Smith Park Tytus Avenue Verity Parkway Woodside Cemetery Middletown High School Fenwick High School Dayton Shriners Organization

Local theft and dog bite incidents reported

Police brief details a 1974 auto missing bumper grill parking lights and plates from Marian Cheatham at 975 Park Lane overnight. A girl Connie Reffitt, 7, from 3203 Keays Ave was bitten on the neck. dog owner David Burton of 3204 August St killed the dog after learning of the incident.

Marian Cheatham Park Lane Middletown Hospital Connie Reffitt Keays Ave David Burton August St

Kindness backs aid to Vietnamese refugees

U S Representative Thomas N Kindness supports aiding South Vietnamese refugees. He says the United States has long been a haven for freedom seekers and notes many refugees are children or well educated professionals. Opposition from constituents centers on economy and welfare strain, according to his district representative. Kindness co sponsors a resolution to involve non communist countries like Australia and some African nations in refugee settlement.

U.S Thomas N. Kindness United States Kindness Roger Gillespie Gillespie Australia South Vietnam

Miami U names Brooks head of new two year business tech

Phillip R. Shriver announces Harry F. Brooks 52 will lead Miami University’s new two year regional campus programs in banking finance technology and accounting technology. Brooks, veteran educator and administrator, will serve as chairman and associate professor, overseeing development across Middletown and Hamilton campuses starting next September.

Oxford Harry F. Brooks Miami University Phillip R. Shriver Miami School of Business Administration Middletown Hamilton Shriver Brooks Alpena Mich Alpena Community College

Fire hydrant tests planned across seven streets

Firefighters will test hydrants in Flemming Road Casper Avenue Leibee Street North Avenue Grimes Street Webster Street and Vine Street tomorrow to ensure water pressure and system readiness for emergencies.

Flemming Road Casper Avenue Leibee Street North Avenue Grimes Street Webster Street Vine Street

Robbery at Oakland Cleaners Ended With Gunfire

At 8 this morning a man disguising with sunglasses held up Oakland Cleaners at Yankee Road and 14th Avenue. Owner Bill Kash fired four shots from a pistol at the fleeing robber, saying he believed he hit the car but not the robber or driver. The assailant fled with about $50 to a car parked nearby. police described the getaway vehicle but had no suspects.

Oakland Cleaners Yankee Road 14Th Avenue Bill Kash Kash

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