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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1975

Page

2

Nine Children Win Fishing Derby Prizes at Middletown Event

The Middletown Exchange Club derby at Smith Park Pond awarded prizes to nine area children for the largest catches. In ages 1-7 winners were Sherry Peck Tom Miller and Dennis Dearth. ages 8-12 winners included Tim Orona Frank Wilmer and David McCoy. ages 13-16 winners were Rick Haines Chris Vitori and Ross Hall. Derby chairmen were Tom Rodgers and Gene Schaefer.

Middletown Exchange Club Smith Park Pond Sherry Peck Jewel St Tom Miller Harkie St Dennis Dearth Sheffield St Tim Orona Dixie Highway Frank Wilmer Forest Avenue David McCoy Ohio 122 West Middletown Rick Haines Columbia Ave Chris Vitori Grand Ave Ross Hall Yankee Road Tom Rodgers Gene Schaefer Derby

Carlisle society honors 3 persons

Carlisle based Society for Handicapped Children honors three recipients at its annual awards meeting. Franklin Municipal Judge John B. Tracy receives a plaque for legal form work over 18 years. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Peast honored for aiding a new total-care center on Fairview Drive and garden therapy.

Carlisle Franklin John B. Tracy Paul Peast Society For John L. Kelly Judge Tracy Peast Fairview Drive Hutchings Dayton Power & Light Co Lebanon Correctional Institution

Four boys taken home after fountain incident at Middletown Mall

Four boys were returned home by police after being found swimming in a fountain at Middletown Mall yesterday afternoon. Police noted no injuries and no further action.

Middletown

Revival Services At Ridgecrest Church Of God

Revival services at Ridgecrest Church Of God Ohio 4 south of Middletown begin this week at 7 p m daily and 6 p m next Sunday. Speaker Rev H Allen Gross of Fairborn is a state evangelist for Southern Ohio and has served as pastor evangelist state youth director and other church roles. He sits on Northwest Bible College board and on the stateside servicemen's Council.

Ridgecrest Church of God Ohio Middletown H. Allen Gross Fairborn Gross Northwest Bible College Stateside North South Dakota Colorado

Johnson jury selection in Willard Eugene Johnson case

A jury was seated in the case of Willard Eugene Johnson, 32, of 3551 Tylersville Road, charged with three counts each of rape and kidnapping. Johnson, arrested last July for posing as a photographer, was found guilty on one count of rape and kidnapping and awaits a second trial. a third set of charges will follow. Judge Fred B. Cramer presides in Butler County Common Pleas and denied a venue change.

Hamilton Willard Eugene Johnson Tylersville Road Johnson Butler County Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer Cramer

Middletown Highs Century Exhibit Marks Centennial

Middletown High School prepares a June 1 display and a 6 p.m. reception in the gym lobby for its 100th graduation year. A baccalaureate at 7:30 p.m. features Jack Keiser, with C Dudley Inwood presenting a city proclamation. A 40 page history book by Mrs Kindell’s sophomore class costs $1.25.

Middletown High School Mary Kindell MHS Jack Keiser Middletown C. Dudley Inwood PIC Lars Larson Fisher Ave

Ex Armco safety chief Campbell A Allen dies at 79

Campbell M Allen retired chief safety engineer for Armco Steel Corp died at 9 30 a m yesterday at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater Florida. A native of Madison County Kentucky he joined Armco in 1917 and rose to Chief Safety Engineer in 1951 retiring in 1961. Surviving are two brothers George and John. Cremation and ashes to Georgetown Kentucky. No memorials.

Campbell M. Allen Armco Steel Corp Esterday Mortonlant Hospital Clearwater, Fla Madison County Armco Middletown Works Ruby George Butler John Port Arthur Tex Georgetown Frigidaire Dayton Donald Carlisle Kenneth Smith Chambersburg Sharon Smith Mary Brinegar Franklin Delmar Madison Ind Elsie Bodemann Norma Clarkson

Germantown Cemetery Trustees to Address Joint Session

Germantown Cemetery trustees report to Germantown Village Council and German Township trustees in a joint meeting at 7 p.m. The session discusses cemetery funding, annual appropriations, and a request from the Montgomery County Historical Society to delay Florentine Hotel demolition issued by the county health board.

Germantown German Township Germantown Cemetery Montgomery County Historical Society County Board of Health Health Department

Twirler Evans Wins Two Honors in Bloomington Contest

Lee Ann Evans captured two first place trophies at a USTA baton twirling event in Bloomington Indiana on Saturday. She won advanced solo six years and under and advanced fancy grip in the same age group.

Lee Ann Evans USTA Bloomington Ind

Scouts Award at Wilson School Ceremony

Brownie Troop 1123 and Junior Girl Scout Troop 770 held a court of awards and fly up at Wilson School. Cathy McCormick advanced to cadettes. several Brownies advanced to the junior troop. Junior members received membership pins and badges while Brownies earned stars. Troop leaders are named.

Brownie Wilson School Cathy McCormick Maggie Furlow Tricia d’Entremont Amy Elieff Lori Guessford Karen Linder Nina Barker Miss Furlow d’Entremont Miss Elieff Emily Bowlinger Miss Guessford Miss Barker Karen Combie Debbie Ehrehwennder Miss Linder Cindy Rockel Emily Kimball Vicki Wells Gina Gunkle Cheri Leight Dorothy McIntosh Harriet Weeks Michele Rothfuss Kim Phillips Amy Pretty Bonnie Dunn Marian Garvin Dawn Lawson Debbie McCormick Meg Nicholson Suzanne Riley Amy Stewart Marie Taylor Tom Leight Don McCormick John d’Entremont John Rockel Tony Elieff

Memorial Day gifts aid cancer education and support

Middletown-Butler County Memorial Day drives donations to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Murray Wilson notes gifts fund education research and patient services while highlighting Reach to Recovery and clergy support groups. Donations cover memorials, with recipients notified and amounts kept confidential.

American Cancer Society Murray Wilson Middletown-Butler County

Kindness Mobilizes Help Across Butler Warren Counties

The mobile office of Eighth District Congressman Thomas Kindness will visit Butler and Warren counties this week. He will listen to citizens about national issues and assist with federal agency problems. Stops include Oxford Tuesday 9am to noon near City Hall, South Lebanon 1pm to 4pm, Middletown Thursday 9am to noon at Binks, Ayr Way 1pm to 4pm, and Eaton Friday 9am to noon at Main and Barron streets across from Preble County Courthouse.

Thomas Kindness Butler Warren Counties Kindness Oxford High St South Lebanon Main Pike Streets Middletown Binks Roosevelt Boulevard Ayr-Way S. University Avenue Eaton Barron Streets Preble County Courthouse

Summer shopping and gift ideas from local stores

A bustling guide lists summer fashion and gift options from Filson's Brigance waterclothes EWALDS PET SHOP Hallmark Office Outfitters McALPIN'S FOUR SEASONS' HALL MARK and others. It highlights swimwear, scarves, pet care, bridal gowns, Father’s Day gifts, and portrait services with emphasis on practical, affordable items and seasonal trends.

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