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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1978

Page

2

Orphan Finds Home After Custody Battle in Dayton

In Dayton, 16 year old Richard Chasteen, with cystic fibrosis, gains legal custody from Montgomery County Children Services Board after two years of institutional care. Willis Thompson, who has cared for him since 1975, declares relief and gratitude as Chasteen leaves Shawen Acres and calls Thompson's home his own.

Dayton Ohio Dayton Area Montgomery County Children Services Board Willis Thompson Richard Chasteen Chasteen Bahavier Thompson Shawen Acres the Rock Bellelaire Cleveland

Psychiatrist cautions on tranquilizers for low mood

Dr Stephen Pariser of Ohio State University warns that minor tranquilizers and alcohol are misused to cope with major depression. He notes clinical low mood features, endorses non habit forming antidepressants, cites high response rates and risks of habitual use, and discusses gender differences and dangers of long term tranquilizer use.

Columbus. Ohio Ohio State University Es Mes Stephen Pariser Pariser United State United States University Hospitals

Chip-In for Cancer set at Brown's Run May 26

Thirty four foursomes have signed up for the $100 a couple best ball event at Brown's Run Country Club on May 26. Organizer Roger Dillman urges more entries and money by then. A brunch runs 10 30 a m to 2 p m with prizes to follow. The event honors Logan T Johnson and others with sponsorship by Harry H Holiday. Winners receive prizes and a traveling trophy. the tourney feeds into the Walter C Hagen Golf Tournament with finals at Walt Disney World after regional play at Kings Island.

Brown's Run Country Club Roger Dillman Walter C. Hagen American Cancer Society Ohio Kings Island Walt Disney World Middletown

Germantown considers historic zoning rules for downtown district

The Planning Commission meets Monday at 7 30 pm in the Municipal Building to discuss establishing special historical zoning regulations for the village downtown preservation district. Also on the agenda is Section 6 of Row Heights subdivision, curb design requirements in village subdivision rules, and building inspections.

Germantown Planning Commission Row Heights

Fire destroys 1968 car in Franklin incident

Fire destroyed a 1968 auto owned by Cincinnati resident Joel Hensley yesterday around 3 pm according to Franklin firemen. A fire department spokesman said the car apparently caught fire after backfiring on South River Street.

Franklin Joel Hensley South River Street

Man faces six charges after high speed chase

Jeffery Johnson, 24, of 1607 Taylor Ave., was chased by two police cruisers after a reported breaking and entering warrant. He bailed from a moving car at Curtis Street and Yankee Road, fled on foot, and was captured at Penfield and Grove. He faces eluding police, resisting arrest, fleeing the scene of an accident, careless driving, driving without a license, and additional charges.

Jeffery Johnson Taylor Ave Garry Watson Penfield Avenue Grove Street Curtis Street Yankee Road Johnson Fairmount Avenue

Fire damages apartment at 4001 Roosevelt Blvd

A candle started a fire in Apt A of the Anthony Park Apartments at 4001 Roosevelt Blvd. The blaze caused about 30 000 in damages, confined to the unit but smoke affected the building. Mrs Faulkner lit the candle before laundry and returned to find the living room aflame as flames spread from a couch.

Roosevelt Blvd Apt. A Ron Faulkner Anthony Park Faulkner

Middletown Man Charged With Grocery Holdup

Randall L. Weaver, 23, of Middletown, was arrested on aggravated robbery after a morning robbery at DeBusk's Grocery on Fairview Drive. Bond set at $10,000. Arraignment planned for Monday in Franklin Municipal Court. The robbery occurred at 10:40 a.m. yesterday per Sheriff Roy Wallace.

Carlisle Middletown DeBusk's Fairview Drive Randall L. Weaver South Ave Franklin Municipal Court Warren County Roy Wallace

Man dies from gunshot at home in Franklin

A 20 year old man living on Sheffield Street Franklin died from a self inflicted shotgun wound. Butler County Coroner Garret J Boone reported the death at 5 20 yesterday evening. Ronald Wittenhagen 2121 Sheffield St was found in the bedroom by his wife who heard the shot as she was leaving the house. Arrangements are incomplete at Eaton Funeral Home Franklin.

Sheffield Street Butler County Garret J. Boone Ronald Wittenhagen Sheffield St Wittenhagen Eaton Funeral Home Franklin

Deaths and Funerals in Middletown and Lexington

A sequence of funeral notices lists Geneva J. Banks 49 of 3900 Jewell Ave who died in Lexington at St. Joseph Hospital with services incomplete at Riggs Funeral Home. Michael G. George 52 of 917 Crawford St a co owner of George Brothers furniture found dead at home. Entombment planned at Woodside Cemetery. Sara Girtley 71 of 1005 Garden Ave died at home. funeral arrangements incomplete. Edsell Setters 71 of 707 Orchard St died at Middletown Hospital. services set for Tuesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with burial at Woodside Cemetery. extensive survivor list includes wife Corda and many children and stepchildren. Burial details and viewing times listed with funeral home contact.

Geneva J. Banks Jewell Ave Lexington St. Joseph Hospital Rex K. Banks Riggs Funeral Home Michael G. George Crawford St George Brothers Furniture George Middletown James Angela Sabota Wilson-Schramm Memorial James Karalexis Sara Girtley Garden Ave Hall- Jordan Memorial Edsell Setters Orchard St Middletown Hospital Mr. Setters Montgomery County Aeronea Harlan Park Church of God Corda Trenton Virginia Coffey Paris, Ky Carl Edwards Cincinnati Glenn William and David Edwards Germantown Charles Edwards Crystal Springs Fla Bernice Bentley Grisson Afb Ind Patti Calhoun Carlisle McCoy- Leffler Robert Graham Woodside Cemetery Funeral

Local Emergencies Reported From City Incidents

At 8:07 p.m. at 2111 Pearl Street Imogene Warmoth 48 sought hospital care for breathing difficulty. Mary Smith 63 treated and released at Hamilton hospital after incident at Smith Pond. Auto wiring short at Tytus Ave Nelbar Street caused fuel line burn with 250 dollars damage. Fire under engine switch on Armco Door 326 found and left with no damage. Flames under hood from electrical short at 401 S Breiel Blvd caused 300 dollars damage. Maynard Argo 56 ill and treated at hospital then released at 11:33 a.m. at 4660 Freedom Court.

Pearl St Imogene Warmoth Smith Pond Mary Smith Hamilton Tytus Avenue Nelbar Street Armco S. Breiel Blvd Freedom Court Maynard Argo

Two Ladies? No, Baldwin Wins World Series of Poker

In Las Vegas at Binion's Horseshoe, Bobby Baldwin, 27, Tulsa, defeated Texas gambler Crandall Addington after a final hand in the four day Hold'em tournament. Baldwin won $210,000 of the $420,000 total pot, with half to him and the other half split among the other top finishers.

Las Vegas Nev Oklahoma Bobby Baldwin Texas Crandall Addington Baldwin Tulsa Okla Binion Horseshoe Casino Glitter Gulch Addington Southwest Andent San Antonio

Thieves Take Gas Tanker From Local Terminal

A loaded gasoline tanker worth 47000 dollars was stolen from Refiner's Transport & Terminal Corp on Jefferson Road at 10:45 a.m. yesterday. It was found at a truck stop on 175 and Ohio 123 with 13 extra miles, missing 9000 gallons of gas valued at about 5000 dollars. Middletown detectives are investigating and fingerprint checks were conducted.

Ohio 123 Middletown

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