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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1970

Page

11

Movie Charge Dropped in Franklin Theater Case

In Franklin an 18 year old, Timothy Stephen Varney, had charges of possessing an obscene movie dropped after the city prosecutor said he was not the sought suspect in a Cinema Theater raid on Main Street. Judge John B Tracy ordered dismissal as evidence not leading to prosecution. James Ownes, 18, was bound to the grand jury on auto theft charges with a $2000 bond.

Franklin P. Daniel Fedders Timothy Stephen Varney Main Street Fedders Varney Grand John B. Tracy James Ownes

Middletown Tests Two New Bikeways In Public Trial

The Middletown Bikeway Committee invites public response to weekend trial bikeways in Harlan and Goldman Parks. Circular routes marked on streets with green on white signs aim to alert drivers and gauge user reactions. Committee members urge letters to editors and interviews to shape final installation.

Middletown John Paschal James Schaffner The Safety Council Lloyd Barrett Paschal

Storage Shed Fire Fought. Possible Incendiary Origin

A storage shed at 611 18th Ave burned early today with about 2200 dollars in damage. Allen Morgan owner of 608 18th Ave reported the blaze at 7:56 p.m. and fire crews found rugs and building interiors damaged. A second blaze at the same site occurred at 1:06 a.m. destroying furniture and bar equipment. Fire officials investigated the incident as a possible incendiary fire.

18Th Ave Allen Morgan Division of Fire Edward Phillips Monroe St

Miss Kirby to Speak to Mothers at Library Program

Miss Karen Kirby of the legal assistance program will discuss "An Attorney at Your Service" at Middletown Public Library's preschool mothers program. The session begins at 10 a.m. in the community room and will include program details and a question period.

Karen Kirby Legal Assistance Program Middletown Public Library

Kiwanis Club to Screen Kemper Open Golf Film

Jim Downing of Hayden Stone will show a color movie of the 1968 Kemper Open at the Middletown East Kiwanis Club meeting set for 6 30 tonight at Alfy's Restaurant.

Jim Downing Hayden Stone, Inc Middletown East

First Night Back At Miami Sees Calm Crowd After Rallies

About 3,000 students and hundreds of townspeople gathered in Oxford as Miami University reopened classes. One arrest occurred when a car struck a line of students at Main and High streets. the driver, Bobby Lee Williams, 24, of Sylvania, Ga, posted 50 bond and faced reckless operation charges. Police and university security kept a low profile overnight with no major incidents reported.

Miami Main High Streets Butler County Oxford Patterson Avenue Bobby Lee Williams Sylvania Withrow Court Gymnasium East Park

Ground Broken For Otterbein Village Project

Ground breaking ceremony held yesterday afternoon for the Otterbein Village retirement community project valued at 133000. Dr William K Messmer of Columbus led the event with trustees and officials including Dr Emerson Bragg Dr J Castro Smith architect C Voorhis and contractor Ottis V Turner present along with Otterbein Home administrator Charles K Dilgard.

Lebanon Otterbein Village Otterbein William K. Messmer Columbus Emerson Bragg J. Castro Smith Morristown Tenn C. Voorhis Mason Ottis V. Turner Charles K.dilgard

Miami University Grants Credit No Credit Option During Shutdown Threats

After a late night campus meeting, Miami University President Phillip A. Shriver agreed to credit no credit in any course for students based on partial work to relieve tensions. The move follows threats to close the university and allows students to focus on preferred courses or alternate options while maintaining possible letter grades. Faculty Council had already suspended work fines for ROTC sit-in participants, with some suspensions remaining.

Oxford Miami University Phillip A. Shriver Miami Canberra Shriver Australia Possi- S Fudio Mechane Hamilton Middleton Cam

GOP Aims to Keep Bacon Off Executive Committee

Hamilton meeting reveals Republicans approve a May 28 date for appointing officers to both Central and executive committees. The move, described as a technical step by Jack Moser, is seen by Donald Lukens and aides as a purge against him and his allies after Bacon failed to secure party endorsement.

Butler County Donald Bacon Hamilton Donald E. Lukens Lukens Jack Moser Moser Republican Bacon Washington Roberts Executive Committee Roger Cloud Walter Powell 24Th Middletonian Brack Little

Dissent Turns Around as Smith Named Democratic Chairman

David L. Smith, 42, of 4608 Moore Road, elected Butler County Democratic party chairman. He vows to amplify the party's voice to address dissent and dissatisfaction, following a shift from a closed operation to a broader membership base and expanded leadership.

Democratic Party David L. Smith Moore Road Butler County Smith Middletonian Henderson Estes

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