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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1977
Page
2
Robert Myers of 214 A Street awoke to smoke and a red glow at 4 55 am leading to a total engulfing fire. Firemen estimated losses at 10000 dollars and reported flames visible from Germantown Road four blocks away. Myers uninjured. Tanzania reference appears unrelated.
Residents along Central Avenue and Marshall Road face ongoing construction dust as the Laborers Union strike delays the Central Avenue Marshall Road project. A unsigned notice from Division 8 warns dust cannot be controlled while contractors cannot finish work. Local traffic will continue to be maintained, irritating residents like Wilbur Fryer who call for limited access to protect homes.
Funeral and memorial arrangements are set for Grace Louise Fall 48 of 4353 Stubbs Road and others identified as victims of the Beverly Hills fire in Kentucky. Services listed for Mary Louise Ittel Lucy King and Jody Leigh May with various churches, funeral homes, and memorial funds noted. Military and school staff ties appear for several survivors and donors.
Father James Huvane tells of a Chiwan parish family that adopted Ahling, an 85 year old refugee from Red China, providing housing and care through monthly wages and fundraisers. The tale highlights Christian duty beyond borders and the Cain quote framing the ethic of neighbor love.
In Butler County Court Donald Korn faces aggravated murder charges in the Doench slaying. Prosecutor says Korn confessed details of rape and murder, blood type match ties him to the 1974 death of 73 year old Ruth Doench at her Tylersville Road home. Trial proceeds with 15 witnesses for state and 12 for defense.
A Franklin meeting of the Permanent Improvements Levy Committee is set for tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the high school library to launch a $515,000 bond levy campaign. Voters decide the issue on July 12. Attendees who signed up earlier to work on committees are asked to attend. The levy aims to keep an at home tax millage that would otherwise go to the state.
Monroe and Lemon Township held Memorial Day services at North Monroe Cemetery. Mayor A Seth Johnston presided as the Lemon Monroe Marching Band directed by Chris Brandenburg performed the national anthem. Boy Scouts from Troop 7 raised the flag while readings were given by Councilman William Riggs.
Beltone announces a free nonoperating miniature hearing aid model for readers to try at home. The ad promises no cost or obligation and instructs writing to Beltone Electronics Dept. 9060 in Chicago for the sample, noting thousands have been mailed.
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