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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1977

Page

2

Middletown sophomore wins oratorical contest at Murchison Chapel

Lynn Love, Middletown High School sophomore, won the oratorical contest held at Murchison Chapel CME on S Main Street. She spoke on Education and the Constitution representing Silver Leaf Lodge 456 and Minne Ha Ha Temple 263. Robin Rathbun of Madison High School placed second.

Lynn Love Middletown High School Murchison Chapel CME S. Main Street Silver Leaf Lodge Robin Rathbun Madison United States Miss Love Ohio Dayton Eva Kimbrough Johnsie Banks Hattie

Springboro Girl Runner-Up Seeks Southland Queen Title

Jenny Bowman of Springboro, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dewey Bowman, earned first runner-up at the Southland Queen Beauty Pageant in Covington. She advances to the national Southland Queen Contest on June 9 at Disney World Orlando as Miss Cincinnati, with entry paid and a $1000 first prize and scholarship at stake. She is a freshman at Springboro High School and had previously won a district contest in March qualifying for a national Model of the Month pageant in July in New York.

Springboro Jenny Bowman Dewey Bowman W. Market St Holiday Inn Covington Bowman Disney World Orlando Fla Springboro High School Miss Bowman New York

Stan Kenton In Poor Condition After Stroke

Stan Kenton, 65, pioneer of the big band and progressive jazz, remained in poor condition at Community General Hospital Reading after a stroke. He and his band had been staying at a local hotel for an engagement, with nurses reporting no change in his status. The musician, who switched mainly to piano later, led bands renowned for their strong brass sections during the 1940s.

Reading Stan Kenton Kenton Community General Hospital Reading Hospital United States

Mayfield Elementary to stage Mirror Mirror operetta

Mayfield Elementary will present the Snow White themed operetta Mirror Mirror tomorrow night at 7 30 in the school auditorium open to the public. Thirty three fourth and fifth grade students directed by Nina Burton perform twice with a morning show for Doty House students. Shonda Workman stars as Snow White with seven dwarfs including Jeff a Tim Braun Jim mel Jerry Williams Fred McGary Jeff Fowles and Tim Smith. Marian Patton leads the greens and the fifth grade band under Carol Sininger will play ten selections during intermission featuring Tracey James clarinet and Daryl Dunn trumpet.

Mayfield Elementary Nina Burton Doty House Shonda Workman Snow White Jeff A Tim Braun Jimmel Jerry Williams Fred McGary Jeff Fowles Tim Smith Marian Patton Carol Sininger Tracey James Daryl Dunn

Lemon-Monroe pair earns Air Force Academy appointments

Two top Lemon-Monroe High School students Dan Farrish and Michael Hays received appointments to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Farrish is valedictorian and a two-year basketball starter with defensive awards. Hays ranks second academically and leads in student council activities. Both are National Honor Society members and Boys State representatives. Farrish’s parents reside at 1403 E Oxford State Road and Hays’s at 1714 Brentwood St.

Lemon-Monroe High School Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, Colo Farrish Hays National Honor Society LMHS Kelly Farrish Oxford State Road Adam Hays Brentwood St

Lintner May Resign From Middletown Safety Council

Paul Lintner manager of the Safety Council of the Middletown Area since October says he will meet the executive committee to iron out differences. He calls resignation reports unofficial and notes he might not resign. Incoming president Langhorne and outgoing President Curtis declined comment.

Paul Lintner Safety Council Middletown Lintner The Journal Donald Langhorne Robert Curtis Safety Council Board of Directors

Lint Ignites at Logan Long Co Plant

Fire reported at Logan Long Co machine room at 1200 S Main St around 10:30 last night. Franklin Fire Department said the blaze caused no damage after being extinguished quickly.

Franklin Logan-Long Co Franklin Fire Department S. Main St

Deaths and funerals fill regional notices

Obituary items list Pearl E. Profitt of Lexington and Clarence Franer of Miamisburg among multiple regional deaths. Survivors include spouses, children, and extended family. Funeral arrangements, call times, and burial plans are provided for McCoy Leffler, Gebhart Schmidt, Swart, Nein and Sons, and other area homes.

Miamisburg Clarence C. Franer S. Second St Mable Eltzroth Middletown Mary Henderson Dorothy Anderson Pauline Balser Hilda Weidle Lebanon Gebhart & Schmidt Funeral Home North Cemetery Monroe George Abney Jr Moraine Willard Abney Edna Hardy Kentucky Abney Apex Machine & Tool Co Susie Swart Funeral Home West Carrollton St. Henry Church Springboro Pike Dayton Mall

Four Juveniles Cited Over Meadowbrook Inn Bath House Fire

Four youths were cited into court after a blaze at Meadowbrook Inn on Venice Boulevard destroyed the bath house and caused extensive damage to the landmark. Firefighters from multiple departments battled intense heat with limited water while deputies managed traffic and spectators at the Ross Township scene.

Ross Meadowbrook Inn Venice Blvd Ross Township Ft. Hamilton-Hughes Hospital Sheriff's Deputies

Cartier Credited Founder of Canada by Gulf Exploration

The article notes Jacques Cartier explored the Gulf of St Lawrence 37 years after Cabot’s 1497 Newfoundland sighting and is regarded as the founder of Canada. It mentions John Cabot and Cartier as key early explorers.

John Cabot Newfoundland Jacques Cartier Gulf of St Lawrence Canada

Pearl Bailey Charms Mansfield Plant Workers on Tour

Pearl Bailey visited the White Consolidated Inc Mansfield plant to meet workers and plug the firm’s appliances. She delivered her trademark line about endurance being key, echoing Sophie Tucker.

Mansfield, Ohio Pearl Bailey Miss Bailey White Consolidated Inc Appliances Mansfield

Beltone offers free tiny hearing aid model by mail

A Beltone ad in Chicago offers a free non-operating model of the smallest Beltone aid to demonstrate hearing help at home. No cost or obligation is involved, and thousands have already mailed requests. Send to Dept. 9060 Beltone Electronics in Chicago for the model.

Chicago Ill Beltone Dept Beltone Electronics Victoria St

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