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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1977

Page

13

Trenton Eyes Annexation Plan Survey

The Trenton Area Commercial and Industrial Committee will survey about 80 property owners east of the Great Miami River to gauge support for annexation to Trenton. Chairman Charles Cremeans said responses are sought by the June 21 meeting and the committee plans to review a new business directory with the council before distribution.

Great Miami River Trenton Trenton Area Charles Cremeans Melvin Ryder City Council

Ohio to seek 275 million prison bond vote in 1960s

Ohio juvenile and adult prison officials back a 275 million bond plan to fund new facilities. The measure faces a difficult path requiring a three fifths vote in both houses and voter approval in November. Bipartisan sponsors Lehman and Norris propose raising sin taxes, a penny per pack on cigarettes and about 15 cents per fifth of liquor, to retire the bonds.

Columbus Ohio House Judiciary Committee Lehman Norris

Franklin Man in Middle of Fire's Aftermath

Franklin resident Ernie Miller faces eviction after an April blaze gutted his Hollywood district home at 815 Abney Lane. The city condemned the one story frame house for faulty wiring and structural damage, leaving Miller and his seven children with nowhere to live. Insurance delays hinder payouts for rent and repairs as the family struggles to secure shelter and school clothes.

Franklin Ernie Miller Damocles Miller Hollywood City Building Department Abney Lane Phoebe Franklin’ Fire Department Steve Runge Runge Tim Driggs The Cincinnati Insurance Co

Clerk of Courts expands title department operations

The Butler County Clerk of Courts Title Department reopens the commercial counter Monday with three county employee temps to speed title work for auto license stickers. Clerk Edward S. Robb Jr. says the move is temporary to ease May and June backlog, though overtime funding remains unresolved and nine days of mail processing delay persist. Debate with commissioners over funding has continued since March, with car dealers pressing for more staff to shorten lines.

Hamilton Butler County Clerk of Courts Edward S. Robb Jr Robb Arthur Reiff Donald Schirmer

Burglary in Trenton Leads to Recovered Loot

Police report a burglary at David Buchanan’s home on Beltimore Street between 9 and 11 30 pm. About $700 in stereo equipment a vacuum cleaner and two wall clocks were missing. most items were recovered in an alley by midnight. The case remains under investigation.

Trenton David Buchanan Beltimore St

Glider Pilot Killed in Cambridge County Crash

Donald Hosfeld a 53 year old Dayton resident died when his glider crashed in a Guernsey County field near Cambridge Officials from the Highway Patrol and FAA inspected the scene to determine the cause of the crash.

Cambridge Ohio Donald Hosfeld Dayton Guernsey County Highway Patrol Federal Aviation Agency

Franklin volunteers honored at Senior Citizens Week meeting

Seven Franklin women received two year and one year awards in the Warren County Retired Senior Citizens Volunteer Program during a Lebanon meeting of about 150 volunteers. Recipients in the clothing department included Phoebe Gracy Anna Pack Katheryn Chrisman and Fern White. Dorothy Roberts Nellie Harvey and Pearl Heard also earned one year awards. The Franklin Community Free Store received an award as well.

Franklin Lebanon Warren County Phoebe Gracy Anna Pack Katheryn Chrisman Fern White Dorothy Roberts Nellie Harvey Pearl Heard Franklin Community Free Store

Lindbergh Flies New York to Paris Nonstop

Charles A. Lindbergh completes the first solo nonstop New York to Paris flight. The voyage lasts 33 hours 29 minutes and 30 seconds, spanning May 20 to May 21, 1927.

Charles A. Lindbergh New York Paris

Spring program at West Elkton Friday

West Elkton schedules a spring musical at Lincoln Elementary School lawn fete Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. A fish dinner and a book fair are planned, with a late addition of the German band The Hungry Five performing German songs from 5 to 6 p.m.

West Elkton Lincoln Elementary West Elkton Pto

Gratis Village Council Meeting Canceled

The regular Gratis Village Council meeting scheduled for last night was canceled due to attendance issues among village officials. The next meeting is planned for June 1.

Springboro Festival Plans discussed by Chamber of Commerce

The Ringboro Area Chamber of Commerce outlined the Springboro Festival to run June 14 to 18. The Springboro High School gym will host member displays and members were tasked with contacting each chamber member to arrange setups.

Springboro Ringboro Area Springboro High School

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