Middletown High Debaters Win GMC Trophy
Middletown High School debate team Judy Agee Terry Wells Linda Watson and Sara Lewis won first place at the Greater Miami Conference tournament held at Princeton High School. Coach Ron Fetzer leads the Middletown team as GMC members include Middletown Miamisburg Garfield Taft Fairfield and Princeton. The annual conference trophy was presented to the champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown High School
Greater Miami
Princeton High School
Judy Agee
Terry Wells
Linda Watson
Sara Lewis
Ron Fetzer
Greater Miami Conference
Middletown
Miamisburg
Garfie
Taft
Fairfield
Princeton
Baccalaureates Set for Three Area High Schools
Three area high schools Middletown Lemon Monroe and Madison plan Sunday baccalaureate ceremonies at 8 pm for seniors. Fenwick High School held a baccalaureate mass at St Johns Church with Rev John L Oberlander as preacher and 84 seniors to graduate at 8 pm tomorrow.
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Middletown
Lemon - Monroe
Madison
Fenwick High School
St. John’s Church
John L. Oberlander
Fenwick
Howard R. Cromwell
Hengrst
Robert K. Foster
United Presbyterian Church
Oxford
Lemon-Monroe
Wedyear
Knight Goodman
John K. Bergland
Church of the Cross
Kettering
Pam Hounishell
Sally ‘Thornberg
Sandra Fisher
Dharma Reed
Three Hurt In I-75 Wreck Near Rt 122 Interchange
Edward Lysakowski, 49, of Shad ow Lake Mason Rt 1 is listed in fair condition after a crash on I 75 yesterday afternoon. The other driver Leonard Bruening, 49, of Dayton, faces reckless operation charges. Bruening and a passenger William Quarthouse received injuries and treatment.
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Edward Lysakowski
Shadow Lake
Mason
Rt. 1
Middletown Hospital
Interstate 75
Rt.122
Lysakowski
Leonard Bruening
Dayton
Ohio State Patrol
Bruening
William Quarterhouse
De Gaulle Plans Warsaw Visit June 7 13 in Poland
Poland confirms French President Charles de Gaulle will visit Warsaw June 7 to 13 at the invitation of President Edward Ochab. The trip marks a major diplomatic event as leaders prepare talks on Franco Polish relations and regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Charles de Gaulle
Edward Ochab
Hearing Set Monday In Arson Case Of Trenton Fireman
A four year old Trenton fireman is to appear Monday in Middletown Municipal Court on three arson charges and four counts of turning in false alarms. Fred Harding Pierce of 5 East Main Street is held on 7900 dollars bond in Middletown jail. He allegedly set three fires inside the municipal building including the court room and council chambers and restroom, and triggered four false alarms since May first. Pierce, a former acting chief and onetime captain of the Trenton Volunteer Fire Department, was apprehended after a stake out Thursday night. Two fires at the municipal building last Sunday caused about 700 dollars in damage, with the Thursday fire in the council chambers causing about 1,000 dollars.
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Trenton
Middletown
Fred Harding Pierce
E. Main St
Pierce
Trenton Volunteer Fire Department
Harold Poplin
Alaskan Deer Tired Of It All
At the Alaska centennial exposition in Fairbanks a reindeer escaped an eight foot barrier and fled along outdoor It's seen leaping a gate then crossing a river and disappearing into residential areas, prompting a citywide search.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Chena River
Mason Area Boy In Serious Condition After Car Strike
Richard Elkens seven of Mason R 1 was reported in serious condition at Middletown Hospital with head and chest injuries after being struck by a car yesterday near his Warren County home. Details were not released by the Warren County sheriff's office.
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Richard Elkens
Mason R. 1
Middletown Hospital
Warren County
Warren County Sheriff's Office
Girls Receive Scout Pins at Mother Daughter Banquet
A mother daughter banquet and awards ceremony was held Friday at Maple Park School. Junior Troop 131 and Brownie troops 325 and 1394 distributed wings and Girl Scout pins to 15 girls from the three troops, plus noting girls moving up to Catlett troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Park School
Vickie Bailey
Cindy Baker
Kenry Booth
Melinda Dees
Lynn Kramer
Teresa Lykins
Beth Bowen
Aretha Carson
Connie Davis
Nancy Litsakos
Vickie Loop
Rena Porterfield
Randa Rogers
Melissa Smith
Angela Tier
Catlett
Doris Brittain
Becky Roof
Becky HU
McGraw
Jennifer
Jackie Simpson
Karla
Sy Green
Cynthia
Bowen
Donna Breeding
Special Service to Honor Soldier at Butler County Park
A Memorial Day ceremony at Butler County Memorial Park near Trenton will dedicate the flag pole and podium to Army Pfc. Rickey L. Gillum who was killed in Vietnam. Gillum, a 1964 Trenton High School graduate, will have a memorial plaque presented to his parents by Glenn Bewley of American Legion Post 218. speakers include Marine Col. (Retired) Raymond Fening and Rev. Henry Howard. colors will be presented by Stanley Sorrell. Trenton High marching band will perform. ceremony starts at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County Memorial Park
Trenton
Army
Rickey L. Gillum
Vietnam
Pfc. Gillum
Beach Gillum
Bechtel Drive
Wilshire Heights
Trenton High School
Glenn C. Bewley
American Legion
Marine Col
Raymond Fening
Marymont Court
Henry Howard
Grand Avenue Church
Six Firemen Hurt In $11,000 Henry Ave Blaze
A two alarm fire at 2012 Henry Ave injured six firefighters and caused $11,000 damage to Vern Collier’s home. The blaze started in a rear porch where antiques were stored and spread to the attic. The Collier family of four became homeless. Jackie Collier, 14, slept on a living room couch as flames erupted. A separate report notes an air compressor and engine worth $500 stolen from Kenneth Shannon’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Avenue
Vernon Collier
Henry Ave
Collier
Middletown Hospital
David Holweger
Brell Drive
Victor Anvil
Herb Trimble
William Murphy
Donald Moren
al Burns
Jury Trial Set In Land Case Near I 71 Bridge
A jury trial is scheduled for July 5 after the State Highway Department moved to appropriate 17.8 acres near the Interstate 71 bridge over the Little Miami River. The land owned by Robert and Irene Jenkins would host a scenic overlook and access road from I 71, with part of the hillside to be used as fill to repair a washed out embankment at the west end of the bridge.
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Lebanon
State Highway Department
Little Miami River
Robert and
Irene Jenkins
Democrats Appoint Carlisle Man Dem New Committeeman
Carlisle appoints John E. Edwards 48 of 691 Beachler Drive as Democratic committeeman succeeding Mrs Clyde Baker who moved from the village. Edwards, piping foreman for A J Osterfeld Co Dayton, helped organize a Carlisle village group now inactive and was on the Carlisle council since 1964 with term expiring this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Clyde Baker
John E. Edwards
Beachler Drive
Warren County
Democratic Committee
A. J. Osterfeld Co
Dayton
Edwards
Awards Go To Scouts Of Girl Scout Troop 563
A Mayfield court of awards honored Girl Scout Troop 563 members Sharon Spicer Lynn Reese Pauletta Potts Julianne Morehead Velma Kendrick Deborah Cope Dianne Finney Carolyn Mills Deborah Baird Susan Tucker Debra Sorrell Beth Ann Wilkerson Debra Wilkerson Suzette Cassidy Sue Ellen Linkins Jerry Whaley Debbie South Barbara Smith Beth Fugett Robin Ann Nickell for earning badges. The troop planned a covered dish supper and mothers entertainment at Mayfield School with participants Fugett Mills Nickell Finney Debbie Wilkerson Cassidy Tucker Nickell and Baird.
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Girl Scout Troop 563
Mayfield School
Sharon Spicer
Lynn Reese
Pauletta Potts
Julianne Morehead
Velma Kendrick
Deborah Cope
Dianne Finney
Carolyn Mills
Deborah Baird
Susan Tucker
Debra Sorrell
Beth Ann
Debra Wilkerson
Suzett Cassidy
Sue Ellen Linkins
Jerry Whaley
Debbie South
Barbara Smith
Beth Fugett
Robin Ann Nickell
Fugett
Nickell
Finney
Debbie
Beth Ann Wilkerson
Cassidy
Tucker
Baird
Cyclist David Wittman Critical After Collision
Miami University student David Wittman 19 of 3114 Bexley Drive remained in critical condition at Middletown Hospital after his motorbike struck a car Thursday afternoon. The rider collided with a car driven by Charles Sears 31 of 961 Sheri Lane Carlisle at Wildwood Road and Enoch Drive.
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David Wittman
Bexley Drive
Middletown Hospital
Miami University
Middletown
Charles Sears
Sheri Lane
Carlisle
Wildwood Road
Enoch Drive
Deaths and Funerals for Three-Year-Old Killed in Eaton Area
Funeral services are set for Daniel Scott Myers, age three, of Eaton Rt. 4, killed by a car on Rt. 122. Loretta Loy, 22, of Eaton, driver, says the boy ran into the road. she is not held. Burial at Fairview Cemetery Gratis. services at Zimmerman Funeral Home Monday at 2 p.m. Also noted: Julie Weikel, 73, of West Middletown dies while wintering in California. services in California. Additional obituaries include Mrs. Mary Buchell and George Small with services pending.
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Eaton
Zimmerman Funeral Home
Gratis
Eaton Area
Rt. 122
Here
Daniel Scott
David
Deanna
Chester Myers
Eaton Rt
Dorothy Hounshell
Germantown Rt. 2
Fairview Cemetery
Julie Weikel
West Middletown
California
Joseph
Morris Weikel
San Diego
el Cajon Mortuary
Mrs Marie Brewer 41 Dies After Hospital Stay
Mrs Marie Brewer 41 of 2708 Plymouth Ave died at University Hospital Columbus at 10 p m yesterday after a 10 week illness. She is survived by daughter Denzel wifeDon na Witt of Middletown parents Mr and Mrs Jack Deaton sister Mollie Sexton brother Elmer Deaton and three grandchildren. Arrangements are incomplete at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.
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Marie Brewer
Plymouth Ave
University Hospital
Columbus
Denzel
Donna Witt
Middletown
Jack Deaton
Mollie Sexton
Elmer Deaton
McCoy - Leffler Funeral Home
Mrs. Lizzema Tibbs Rites Set After Death at 85
Mrs. Lizzema Tibbs, 85, of 55 E Factory St died at 6 a.m. today at Sunny Breeze Convalescent Home Hamilton where she had lived 14 months. Survived by four sons Robert of Springboro Roxie Howard Omar of Middletown and a sister Ruby Mattlock of Los Angeles. Services at Anglesby Funeral Home.
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Franklin
Lizzema Tibbs
E. Factory St
Sunnybreeze
Hamilton
Robert
Springboro
Roxie
Howard
Omar
Middletown
Ruby Mattlock
Los Angeles
Anglesby Funeral Home
International merchant Robert Perez de la Sala dies in Sydney
Robert Perez de la Sala aged 50, a reputed $112 million international merchant known in Sydney for smoking 12 inch cigars, died Friday of a heart attack.
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Sydney
Australia
Robert Perez de la Sala
Fire Reports and Incidents In Local Areas
Fire calls include 12:50 p.m. at 136 Orchard Street where Franz, 62, had breathing trouble and declined further treatment. A 3:25 p.m. blaze at 1804 First Avenue caused by burning trash in a rear yard at Diver Coal and Feed with no damage. A 3:50 p.m. garage fire at 2023 Queen Avenue started by boys with matches at Bertha Selby residence causing $100 damage.
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Orchard
Howard
Franz
First Ave
Diver Coal and Feed
Queen Ave
Beritha
Selby
Deliberate act suspected in Interstate 75 death
A Dayton man died at Middletown Hospital after apparently driving into oncoming traffic on I-75 near Rt. 73. Karl Arnold Hoffman 2, of Dayton State Hospital, reportedly fled his car and ran into a southbound vehicle driven by Olen Morris 24 of Detroit. Coroner Dr. Garret J. Boone said the death is under investigation and could be ruled non traffic if prosecutors find a deliberate act.
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Dayton
Middletown Hospital
Rt. 73
Karl Arnold
Veo Seeeee
Evid Hoffman
Garret J. Boone
Butler County
Dayton State Hospital
Hoffman
Olen Morris
Detroit
Mich
Anglesby Ambut
Boone
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Charles Hansel
Guthrie
F. Gerald Ensley
Ohio West Area
Methodist Church
Middletown High Baccalausege
Anderson
Ind
MHS
H. H. Lawrence
de Gaulle
Chinchillas
Merde Realistic
Mason Area
Dodds Monuments
Verity Puny
14Th Ave
Weedside Cemetery
Msgr
Robert Konthier
Kenneth Shannon
Milliken Road
Robert Stewart
Democrats
Cyclist Critical
Mary Buchell
Sixth Ave
St. Stephen's Church
George Small
Marshal-Smith
Mrs
Melampy
Sat
Sun
Jimmy Skinner
Kentucky
Mary’s Safe
Burbank St
Daum
HALL
Yankee Rd
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