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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1977
Page
2
Christina Moller from Jonesboro Arkansas won America's Junior Miss in Mobile Alabama last night becoming the third Arkansas girl in recent years to hold the title.
A two hour Hamilton meeting among Butler County commissioners, Clerk of Courts Edward Robb Jr., and about 20 area auto dealers failed to resolve the dispute. Dealers blame the closed commercial counter for costly delays while Robb seeks additional funding. commissioners refuse extra funds, warning all offices would request more money.
Registration remains open for grades 2 through 12 in Middletown's summer program. New elementary courses include Arts and Crafts and Creative Writing. reading, math, instrumental music, and clinics continue. Classes run June 20 to July 29 for elementary and June 20 to August 5 for middle and high school with athletic clinics at local schools.
Police reported two lawnmowers stolen overnight including a $140 mower from Ron Fouch at 1929 Fernwood. A $9 mower was taken from Lawyer Nicholson at 1415 Young St. A home under construction at 210 S. Breiel Blvd saw paint cases and a paint roller stolen. One gallon of paint spilled caused damage and about $40 in cash was taken from the William Otte residence at 1008 Hughes St. A window screen was cut to gain entry.
Reuben T. Doty of 817 Eighth Ave. was elevated to 33rd degree Mason at the 96th annual United Supreme Council session in Philadelphia. A 50-year Masonic member, he has served in state and local offices for the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio and Triedstone Lodge 83 F&A.P.H.A. He is known for numerous civic church and community affiliations in Middletown.
Gov. James A. Rhodes signed two laws in Columbus. One ends the jury duty exemption for Ohio National Guard members and the other redefines sexual imposition. Both take effect August 8. The latter responds to a Cincinnati case where prosecution was hindered.
James Jones, author of From Here To Eternity and other novels, died Monday in Southampton New York at age 55. Death attributed to heart failure.
Services for a former Middletown woman killed in Wichita will be Thursday at 1 pm at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home. Mrs. Wheeler, who died May 3, is survived by her husband Frank a son Michael Jackson and a daughter Deborah Creech. Her mother and stepfather Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Creech and a brother Danny Ledford, all of Middletown. Rev. Howard Sears will officiate with burial at Woodside Cemetery. Visitation tomorrow 7 to 9 pm.
Norwegian Elk Hound FRANKLIN-B. J. Briar owned by Bill Frazier of Shaker Road Franklin won Best of Breed at dog shows in Lima on Saturday and Lexington on Sunday Yesterday's Journal erred in saying the dog won Best of Show.
The Health Department granted the first private residential well permit in 10 years in April for 8 Henrick Drive. Frank Linthwaite will use the well as an auxiliary outdoor water supply and will avoid an extra sewer charge unless hooked to indoor plumbing. Duff notes the site was tested and properly separated from pollution sources. several other private wells exist in the city and some industries have wells.
The Pastoral Counseling Service's board approves a three week fund raising campaign to offset high winter expenses. Coordinator F Stephen Schnabl says donations support client services and are tax deductible. Since 1966 the non profit facility has served Butler County residents with counseling regardless of ability to pay.
Death notices from Middletown and area list Willie Chambers 70 of 1717 Pershing Ave. with services at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home and burial at Woodside Cemetery. Four year old LaJuera Mack dies in Cincinnati. services at Bethlehem Temple. Mattie Lou Taulbee 70 of 3114 Illinois Ave. to be buried at Woodside after Middletown Hospital death. Germantown born Richard F. Dearth 58 of New Lebanon dies at Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton after illness. survivors named.
Memorial for Maurice F. Foss 72 Miami University emeritus professor of industrial education will be held tomorrow at 5 p.m. in the Sesquicentennial Chapel. Cremation is planned. Foss died Saturday after illness at home. Surviving include wife Catharine, a son, two daughters, a brother, a sister, and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Marshall Smith Funeral Windham. Services 9 a.m. tomorrow at Help Funeral Home New Lebanon with burial Fairview Cemetery West Alexandria.
Lebanon Mary Haven Children's Home was presented with a 438.4 dollar check by the Crazy & CB Club. The money was raised from a bean supper sponsored by the club on April 30.
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