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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1978

Page

2

Pockets of Poverty Aiding Urban Areas in Carter Plan

Ohio cities including Youngstown welcome President Carter’s 8.3 billion urban aid package. The plan features a 1 billion dollar three year public works program aimed at the worst poverty areas and tax credits to spur investment and employment. If approved, cities and counties across Ohio could apply under new industrial development bond and differential investment tax credit provisions.

Carter Youngstown Ohio National Development Bank Julius Geewax Cleveland Treasury Department Cincinnati Toledo Kron Marietta Canton

Areas eligible for federal poverty funds across Middletown area

The city of Middletown and four area counties Butler Warren Preble and Montgomery qualify to apply for federal aid under a program for poverty pockets. The Treasury Department released a list showing eligible municipalities by county and township including Butler Hamilton Jacksonburg Millville New Miami Oxford Seven Mile Somerville Trenton Warren Butlerville Harveysburg Maineville Pleasant Plain South Lebanon Waynesville Eaton Lewisburg New Paris West Elkton West Manchester Clayton Dayton Farmersville Kettering Miamisburg Moraine Riverside Vandalia for Montgomery eligible townships Butler Hanover Lemon Liberty Madison Milford Morgan Oxford Reily Ross St. Clair Union Wayne Warren Hamilton Harlan Massie Turtlecreek Union Preble Harrison Jefferson Lanier Twin Montgomery Buller Jackson Jefferson Madison Mad River Miami Wayne.

Middletown Buller, Warren, Preble Montgomery President Carter Treasury Department Butler Hamilton Jacksonburg Millville New Miami Oxford Seven Mile Somerville Trenton Warren Butlerville Harveysburg Maineville Pleasant Plain South Lebanon Waynesville Preble Eaton Lewisburg New Paris West Elkton West Manchester Clayton Dayton Farmersville Kettering Miamisburg Moraine Riverside Vandalia Hanover Lemon Liberty Madison Milford Morgan Reily Ross St. Clair Union Wayne Warren Hamilton Harlan Massie Turtlecreek Harrison Jefferson Lanier Twin Buller, Jackson Jefferson Madison Mad River Miami Wayne

Longtime Middletown Teacher Hattie Holmes Dies at 67

Mrs. Hattie Holmes 67 retired teacher in Middletown dies at Middletown Hospital after 34 years in the school system most recently at Wilson Elementary A native of Honea Path South Carolina she lived in Middletown 61 years survived by husband Samuel and daughter Marilyn White Cincinnati among many associations funeral services at Murchison Chapel and burial at Woodside Cemetery Officials note graveside rites for Granville Wagner Tuesday and other local notices follow.

Hattie Holmes 17Th Ave Middietown Hospital Middletown Wilson Elementary School Honea Path S.C Holmes Middletown High School Miami University Murchison Chapel C.mle Stewardess Board and Missionary Society Middletown Human Relations Counci Civic Chorus American Association of University Women Alpha Kappas Alpha Delta Kappa Gamma Altrusa Club Les Douze Amies Club Samuel Donald Marilyn White

Middletown hosts second annual Bicycle Games at Jacot Park

The Middletown Bicycle Games return next Saturday at Jacot Park for riders of all ages. Events include uphill race, hill climb, road race, and a skill event with four contests per entrant. ICs inspections and licenses required. Top 20 times advance to finals. a maintenance clinic and safety film accompany the event sponsored by local safety groups and parks departments.

Middletown Jacot Park John Newby The Safety Council of Division of Police Division of Fire Department of Parks and Recreation Middletown Noon Optimists Middletown Schwinn Cyclery

Hearing test offered for those with hearing trouble

The notice invites anyone who has trouble hearing or understanding to have a hearing test using the latest electronic equipment to determine if they have a correctable loss. The message appears inclusive, encouraging participation for all who may benefit from assessing their hearing health.

Early deadlines Monday observed for Memorial Day

The Journal will operate a half day on Memorial Day with adjusted deadlines. Final local and area news deadline is 10 am, obituaries at 9 30, women's news at 9, and sports at 8 30 am.

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Memorial Day Closures For City County Offices Banks and BMV

Numerous offices and business concerns will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The Ohio State Employment Service, city and county offices, banks, savings and loans, and the Middletown Public Library will be closed. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles will also be closed Monday with L Z license stickers sold Tuesday and Wednesday.

Ohio State Employment Service Banks Savings and Loans Middletown Public Library Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Recall drive adds 6300 signatures to Kucinich effort

Cleveland leaders report 6300 more signatures collected for the recall of Mayor Dennis J. Kucinich and plan to submit petitions Sunday night. The effort still trails the 37552 needed after initial tallies showed many signatures invalid. a legal battle continues as city officials verify added petitions.

Kucinich Cleveland Dennis J. Kucinich Andrew Janiewicz Jack M. Schuman Common Pleas John Mercedes Cotner Cotner John Kk. Climaco

Pastor Gaar Davis In Serious Condition At Middletown Hospital

The Rev. Gaar Davis pastor of BethelAME Church at 1507 Yankee Road is listed in serious condition in the coronary care unit of Middletown Hospital. He complained of chest pains to emergency squadmen who were called to his home at 1509 Yankee Road around 12 43 pm yesterday. Davis was transported to the hospital.

Gaar Davis Bethelame Church Yankee Road Middletown Hospital Davis

Housing Authority chairman resigns in Columbus area

Robert Kanuth Jr, chairman of the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, resigned after learning he cannot continue to serve while living in Jefferson Township. The area is outside the authority’s jurisdiction and commissioners must reside in their districts.

Columbus, Ohio Robert Kanuth Jr Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority Kanuth Jefferson Township Housing Authority

Franklin Plans Young and Old Days Downtown June 3

Franklin Business People's Association will sponsor downtown event "Young and Old Days" on June 3 inviting all ages to swap and display items. James Mears at 746-2828 coordinates space reservations and activity details. Drawings for prizes including TV set, tent, lawnmower, bicycle planned for July 1 with coupons from downtown merchants. A car drawing is planned for Christmas season.

Franklin “Young and Old Days Franklin Business People’s Association Association James Mears Mears

Armeo man injured in accident at Armco Middletown Works

Broderick Gregory 21 of 1111 Calumet Ave was injured Saturday morning at 9 o clock at Armco Middletown Works when caught between a car and coke oven equipment. He sustained a fractured pelvis and fractured left upper arm and was taken to Middletown Hospital for treatment. Armco spokesmen gave no further details.

Broderick Gregory Calumet Ave Armco Middletown Works Gregory Andman Middletown Hospital

Fire and injuries reported in multiple calls across city

At 9 p.m. firefighters responded to a fire at 4660 Freedom Court with Maynard Argo 56 suffering breathing difficulty and being treated in emergency, while at 8:16 p.m. 2209 Linden Ave Dave Snelling 35 had pains and was taken to hospital. Earlier Jessica Wright 16 months from 1525 Meadow Ave cut lip in fall and was treated. A backfire at Girard Avenue and Verity Parkway caused no damage to James Elam’s car 1911 North Ave. Patricia Hollon 29 from 610 Catalpa Drive reported back and side pains and went to hospital.

Freedom Court Maynard Argo Linden Ave Dave Snelling 10Th Ave Jessica Wright Meadow Ave Girard Avenue Verity Parkway James Elam North Ave Patricia Hollon Catalpa Drive

Story hours planned at library in Trenton

The Middletown Public Library Trenton branch will run summer story programs for children ages 3 to 10 every Tuesday from June 20 to August 22. Sessions start at 10 a.m. for about an hour and require advance registration at 17 E State St or by calling 988-9050 during listed hours. The library also sponsors a summer reading program for Edgewood system school-age children.

Trenton Middletown Public Library Lee Ann Holly E. State St Edgewood

Car hits pole injures two Middletown youths

Two Middletown youths were treated at Middletown Hospital after their car struck a utility pole on 2300 block of Tytus Avenue at 11:20 a.m. Driver Mark Hoffman, 17, of Goldman Avenue, lost control while turning from Gardner Place to Tytus. Anne Brence, 18, of Follmers Court, also injured.

Middletown Middletown Hospital Tytus Avenue Mark Hoffman Goldman Ave Anne Brence Follmers Court Hoffman Gardner Place Tytus

Jackie Gleason Leaves Hospital After Chest Pains

Entertainer Jackie Gleason was released from Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago early Saturday after experiencing chest pains following a downtown theater performance.

Chicago Jackie Gleason Michael Reese Hospital

Ohio April production payrolls rise 10 percent

Columbus Ohio April payrolls for production workers rose about ten percent from a year earlier led by gains in automobile manufacturing. Ohio State University researchers report improved factory employment across the sector with stronger output.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University

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