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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1973
Page
11
The Civic Association fund drive stands at 69 percent of its $838 303 goal, with $581 848 raised. Neighborhood and government divisions exceed targets, while retail lags at 37 percent. further outreach and a one week extension are planned.
City project manager Dave Clark says a 15000 gallon fuel oil tank was implanted underground between Broad and Clinton streets behind the mall’s new power plant. Oil will be used for heating if natural gas remains scarce, with tank filled to prevent movement and expected to last through most of winter.
Public Service Director Richard Goecke urges residents to compost leaves rather than let them clutter streets. The annual five week program runs from Monday with schedules by area and date, plus options to bag leaves for regular trash collection.
Middletown police issued the first citation under a new bumper height rule. Capt. Robert Walton said a driver was cited for a bumper 25 inches above ground. The standard allows three inches variance. First offense carries 25 dollars. subsequent penalties range from 50 to 500 dollars or up to 60 days in jail.
Fifteen members of Cub Scout Pack 1 at First United Presbyterian Church earned 23 achievement awards and service pins. Recipients include Jay Aldridge Paul Hodson Brad Istoff Tim Johnson Joe Weidle Steve Johnson Mark Metz Paul Hamm Ken Ballard Mike Mee Aaron Hesselbrock Doug LeForce Hank Trushel Danny Mabry and Mrs. Dave Ballard. Seventeen new members were welcomed and received bobcat pins.
Police report Powell died at the scene after Louis King 31 of Railroad Ave struck him as he walked near the centerline. King, not charged, said he did not see Powell until impact. Powell, a Madison County native, former Maxwell Paper employee, WWII veteran, American Legion and VFW member, leaves four siblings. Services Monday at Turpin Funeral Home Richmond with burial in Richmond Cemetery. Friends may call Eaton Funeral Home Friday.
Butler County commissioners recommend to the District 8 DOT that a flashing light be studied for the Ohio 73 and 503 intersection in the Edgewood School District near Seven Mile based on Edgewood school board requests and prior Seven Mile Village Council interest.
Middletown High School crippled Edgewood 16-1 as the 3-0 Middletown squad, led by Scott Pratt and 14 others, won every board. Edgewood’s Kenny Phares won the furnishings item. Bids tabulation due Monday for a county home fire alarm system with an estimated cost of 16,292.02.
A morning blaze at Maxwell Paper Co located at 125 N River St damaged the basement and main floor after starting in basement scraps and spreading to dryers. The plant, rebuilt from St. Regis mill, began operations in August and was transferred to the city last fall before sold to the current operator.
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