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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1972
Page
4
A House approved amendment to the State Justice and Commerce budget would bar funds for chauffeur driven cars for top officials except where old law already allows. Rep. Andrew Jacobs says many officials rely on plush limousines. Senate must act.
At the 62nd annual convention in Los Angeles the Boy Scouts of America announce a shift to Scouts for the group name and rolling out modernized uniforms. Inner city troops may wear red berets with optional field caps, and neckerchiefs become optional while pants are redesigned, with Explorer green uniforms offered for older scouts.
A runaway tractor-trailer laden with 40 tons of steel plowed into 28 cars on the Penn Lincoln Parkway near the Seuirre Hill tunnel. Two men died Vincent Bucci 55 Greensburg and William Morgan 25 Jeannette. Driver Robert Lea Heath 24 New Cumberland WVa charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Mrs Mary George 72 of 923 Crawford St died 9 45 p m at Middletown Hospital after three months illness She operated the Mary George Grocery on Crawford St years ago came here from Greece Surviving sons Michael and James daughter Mrs Angelo Sabota brother John Lagos Greece Services 12 00 pm Monday at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home then Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Entombment mausoleum Woodside Cemetery Call Sun 3 5 and 7 9 pm Memorial service 8 pm at funeral home Sunday.
Joel A. Wilson of 251 Moore Drive has died, with details pending in the obituary notice.
J D Lakes residence unknown must answer in Butler County Common Pleas Court case number DR 0271 filed by Jeannette Lakes on March 10 1972 seeking divorce on grounds of neglect and extreme cruelty. Defendant must respond within 26 days after June 2 197? or risk default. Clerk Edward S Robb Jr Barbara Carter deputy Keren Kirby attorney 1735 Central Ave Middletown OH 4504.
Graveside services for Edward Nedjalkoski 68 of Gatlinburg Tenn formerly Hamilton are planned at Greenwood Cemetery. Robert Sauer 24 of 1188 Colonial Drive has services at 2 00 p m Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Evelyn A Derksen with unknown residence will be notified that David L Derksen filed for divorce in Butler County Common Pleas Court Case OR72 0376 with filing earlier this year.
The Middletown Lions Club honored 73 area seniors at the annual scholastic banquet, with 16 from Fenwick and 63 from Middletown High School, representing the top 10 percent of their classes. Principal speaker Miss Dena Ann Morris urged self discipline and balancing life, citing experiences as a student and future teacher. Lions Club President James M. Elder presented the Top Ten awards.
Jeff Sherron reported the theft of a 450 camera from his locker at Middletown High School. Carl Wallis reported a television set worth 189 stolen from a residence on Yankee Road. Helen Hayes reported multiple items stolen from a garage after a door padlock was broken to permit entry.
Rep Walter E Powell criticizes an Alaskan route citing ecological risks and urges reconsideration of a trans-Canada line. He notes Midwest oil scarcity and suggests Canada extend northwest options to share costs. The piece references environmental concerns and broader energy strategies in 1970s policy debates.
Ohio Bell President Frederick R. Eckley warned PUCO's delayed hearing could force cutbacks in its construction program. The company budgeted 268 million for 1972 and 298 million for 1973 while operating at 1968-69 rate levels until a ruling is issued.
A man and an 18 year old girl were shot to death by a sniper as they and others aided a victim outside the Matilla residence in Warren. Police found a large cache of weapons at the home and 22 year old Charles Matilla was jailed on open murder charges.
Parliament approved legislation granting Icelandic citizenship to pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy, described as a Russian defector, along with 33 additional foreign nationals. The action reflects Icelandic policy on naturalization and residency for notable figures.
Public auction set for Friday in Hamilton Ohio on the 13th day of June 1972 between 10 and 11 a.m. at the courthouse door. Described property is Lot 1845 in Middletown and separately known as 1316 Grove Street. Reserve price 9 000 dollars with J Carpenter Sheriff and attorney M Gose.
Butler County Ohio sheriff sale for the north 50 feet of lot 1 052 Middletown known as 700 702 Lincoln Street Middletown. Property in Middletown Ohio appraised at 4000 dollars with cash terms. Auction at the courthouse door in Hamilton on May 26 1972 between 10 and 11 A M. Harod J Carpenter sheriff George Elliott attorney.
Case No 4759 Association Franklin Ohio Morgan et al defendant pleas of Butler County Ohio. I will offer Ohio on Friday the 26th day of May 1972 between 4 PM and 11 AM at 821-823 6th Avenue Middletown Ohio. Westerly 36.23 feet of the Easterly 102 feet of Lot 824 and adjacent parcels described on the recorded plat. Appraised at 9000 dollars. Apr 21 28 May 5 12.
Robert C. Rhoades of Armco Scel Corp Kansas City Works received the General Management Cup for outstanding leadership and exceeding yearly objectives. The award was presented by William Verity and Donald E. Reichlderfer at the general management meeting.
A 40 year old Middletown area man Preston Sandlin was arrested early today on grand larceny charges for stealing two truck batteries a battery holder and two gallons of gasoline worth 21075 from Lindons Sales and Service at 6250 Germantown Road Deputies found batteries in a station wagon behind Lindons and later charged Sandlin with entering lands of another with intent to steal The woman involved was questioned but not arrested
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