Ramp built for legionsmen eases wheelchair access
In Middletown a four-step Legion entrance got a metal and cement ramp funded by $60 in Legion money and local donations. Legion officials say the project is part of a statewide effort to improve accessibility for the handicapped and aged in public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EN Krumm
Middletown Sand & Gravel and McGraw Construction Co
S. Main St
Hall
Glenn Morris
Coy Hall
American Legion
Walter Pawelkoski
Legion
Monroe Concert Set As Rodriguez Memorial
A band and choir concert at Lemon Monroe High School auditorium on Sunday Dec 6 at 2 pm raises funds for a Pecho Rodriguez memorial. Proceeds fund a memorial for Lemon Monroe High and for Pocho’s school in Huancayo Peru. admission by voluntary contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlister
Johns Road
Lemon-Monroe
Pecho Rodriguez
Rodriguez
International Fellowship, Inc
Pocho
Monroe
Dale Ridenour
Ridenour
Lemon
Monroe High
James M. Anderson
Robert L. Boonstra
William Grant
Joseph Baker
John McAlister
Lemon-Monroe High
Huancay
Peru
John
Boy Injured In Accident On Yankee Road
A 12 year old boy, Ricky Bennett, was treated at Middletown Hospital after a two car collision on Yankee Road one tenth mile south of Middletown. Margie Bennett of 1102 Lafayette Ave. struck the rear of a car driven by 18 year old Ronnie Powers of 1803 Sheridan Ave. Powers had slowed to stop. Mrs Bennett was charged with unassured clear distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
Yankee Road
Middletown
Ricky Bennett
Margie Bennett
Lafayette Ave
Ronnie Powers
Sheridan Ave
Savalas Visit to Middletown Delayed by TV Taping
Telly Savalas planned to appear on Carson's Hollywood Show to discuss his Middletown visit as master of ceremonies at a Greek Orthodox church consecration banquet at the Manchester Motor Inn. Father Milton Efthimiou noted Savalas could not attend the taping as he arrived in Middletown late the next day as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telly Savalas
Middletown
Johnny Carson
Savalas
Carson
Milton Efthimiou
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Mancheser Motor Inn
Milton
Agee Seeks Sixty Day Continuance in Theft Case
Butler County Common Pleas Court heard a motion by Anthony Valen to delay Harold Agee's trial for 60 days. Agee, a Middletown insurance man and former bail bondsman, is charged with receiving and concealing stolen property tied to three guns. The Dec. 8 trial date was tentative, and the defense cites lack of readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Middletown
Anthony Valen
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Harold Agee
Valen
Agee
Sherman School PTO Donates to Brain Injury Treatment Center
Sherman School PTO votes to donate 25 dollars to a brain injury treatment center operated at St Luke Presbyterian Church. Presentation set for 10 a.m. Monday by Robert Gibbs PTO president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman School Pto
St. Luke Presbyterian Church
Robert Gibbs
PTO
Lunar soil analysis jokes spark tax on the Moon
The chuckle line notes that lunar soil studies reveal the only thing likely to rise on the Moon is taxes, a witty take on space exploration costs and government revenue.
King Film Draws 650 Fans In Middletown
A near capacity crowd of 650 attended the three and a half hour documentary King, a Filmed Record, Montgomery to Memphis, at the Dave Fincklman auditorium. The King Foundation and the local Job Opportunity Committee shared ticket proceeds. Sponsored by the Middletown Citizens Council on Human Relations and allied groups, the event drew full seats in a 750 capacity venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Montgomery
Memphis
Dave Fincklman
Martin Luther King Jr
King Foundation
Job Opportunity Committee
Middletown
Fire incidents report for local addresses
Fire calls logged at 4922 Central Ave a vacant residence with no damage. Armco Steel Corp reported a fan catching fire with smoke but no damage. A false box alarm occurred at Crescent Boulevard and Malvern Street. At 1 46 a m today 1105 Hughes showed no fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ave
Armco Steel Corp
Crescent Boulevard
Malvern Street
Hamilton Police Wives Picket Santa Over Chief Suspension
Hamilton police chief George V. McNally faces a one week suspension for insubordination amid a dispute over a new directive requiring preclearance of news releases. Acting Chief Major John Reece takes over as 52 FOP members protest, calling the action a professional affront and urging reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
George V. McNally
Howard F
Hack) Wilson
McNally
Civil Service Commission
Wilson
John Reece
Chief McNally
Lodge
Robert Coates
Norbert Barnes
FOP
Death of Harry Elwood Jr in Bowling Green Ohio
Harry H. Elwood Jr., 81, of Bowling Green, Ohio, formerly of Middletown, died at 6:30 a.m. today. He had no immediate survivors. Arrangements are incomplete at McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home. He is survived by a brother Donald of Huntington, W. Va., a sister Lois Hatfield of Huntington, and 10 grandchildren. Services are set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at United Baptist Church in Branchland, W. Va. Burial will follow in Branchland Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Elwood Jr
Harry H. Elwood Jr
Bowling Green
Ohio
Middletown
McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home
Donald
Huntington
W. Va
Lois Hatfield
United Baptist Church
Branchland
Branchland Cemetery
McCoy Leffler
Hatfield Dies After Illness At Middletown Hospital
Willis H Hatfield 54 of 400 Hickory St died at 11 10 p m yesterday in the Middletown Hospital emergency room shortly after arrival. In failing health since 1962 after a United Welding Co injury he is survived by his wife Wanda two daughters Belinda Manso and Sandra Spencer Middletown six sons Danny Fairfield Jerry Franklin Gene Middletown Tony Jacksonburg Randall and Ricky at home his mother Mrs Virgie Hatfield Branchland W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis H. Hatfield
Hickory St
Middletown Hospital
Mr. Hatfield
United Welding Co
Wanda
Belinda Manso
Sandra Spencer
Middletown
Danny
Fairfield
Jerry
Franklin
Gene
Tony
Jacksonburg
Randall
Ricky
Virgie Hatfield
Branchland
W. Va
Man Found On Tracks Transferred In Critical Condition
Berthel Parks, 21, of 1913 Casper Ave Middletown, found lying unconscious Nov 15 near Penn Central Railroad tracks. Transferred to General Hospital yesterday in critical condition after sustaining numerous lacerations and abrasions. Police were alerted by a resident at 10 am Saturday. cause of injuries is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Penn Central Railroad
General Hospital
Berthel Parks
Casper Ave
Middletown Hospital
Break-in reported at Bistanco's Variety Store
Police say eighteen cartons of cigarettes and about $10 in cash were taken from Bistanco's Variety Store at 426 Baltimore Street during an early yesterday break-in. Vending machines and soft drinks were affected in a separate Marathon Service Station theft at 1706 Woodlawn Avenue. Tools valued at $300 were stolen from Lawrence Spicer's parked car at 910 Eighth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bistanco
Baltimore St
Marathon
Woodlawn Ave
Lawrence Spicer
Eighth Ave
Stolen Color Portable TV Worth 400 Dollars Reported
Charles T. Higgins of 2418 Easton Ave reported a color portable television valued at 400 dollars stolen on Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Higgins
Easton Ave
Obituary: Joseph Holman 61 at Middletown Hospital
Joseph Holman age 61 of 860 Todhunter Road died at 1:25 a.m. today at Middletown Hospital after a two week stay. He worked as a steelworker for Ohio Valley Riggers. Survived by wife Susan, sons Tim David of Middletown and Joseph of Lebanon, brother Earl of Middletown, sister Mrs. Ethel Hall of Oregonia, and six others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Holman
Todhunter Road
Middletown Hospital
Holman
Ohio Valley
Susan
Tim
David
Middletown
Joseph
Lebanon
Earl
Ethel Hall
Oregonia
McCoy-Leffler
Obituary for Margie Murphy of 1909 Henry Sr
Mrs Margie Murphy aged 73 of 1909 Henry Sr died at 230 am in Middletown Hospital after a heart attack. Survived by three sons Jack Centerville Harold and Melvin Jr Franklin a daughter Mrs Delsa Roberson Franklin three brothers Oliver John and Lemon Meade Wheelwright Ky a sister Mrs Alice Fiat Middletown 13 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services set for Monday at Phelps Funeral Home Phelps Ky with burial in Devon West Virginia. Local arrangements by Eaton Funeral Home Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Murphy
Henry Sr
Middletown Hospital
Jack
Centerville
Harold
Melvin Jr
Franklin
Delsa Roberson
Oliver
John
Lemon Meade
Wheelwright
Alice Fiat
Middletown
Phelps Funeral Home
Phelps, Ky
Devon
W.va
Eaton Funeral Home
David Gilbert Services Today in Webb
David Gilbert, 66, of 604 Sycamore Street, is listed for services today in Webb. obituary notices indicate local input and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gilbert
Sycamore St
Webb
Unemployment High in Middletown Area Amid Strike
Unemployment in the Middletown Lebanon Hamilton triad reached its highest level in nine years as the automotive strike bites. William Robinson of the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services cites National Cash Register, Frigidaire GM, and Armco layoffs as key factors. Continued claims tick higher with 997 in Middletown, 886 in Lebanon, and 800 in Hamilton for the week of Nov 14. Ohio’s jobless rate sits at 3.9 percent, below the national 5.6 percent, but officials warn conditions may worsen into the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robinson
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
Middletown-Lebanon-Hamilton
Robinson
Dayton
National Cash Register Co
Frigidaire
General Motors
Armco
Middletown
Lebanon
Hamilton
Butler County
Willard P. Dudley
Ohio
Bureau of Employment
Services Office
Columbus
Vacations Help at Armco Cut Thanksgiving Layoffs
Armco Steel Middletown works manager James G Townsley said pulled forward vacations from 1971 prevented a 125 employee layoff for the Thanksgiving week. He added about 100 more vacations are needed to balance the following week. The plant also received release orders from General Motors for 2,000 tons of finished steel, held since September. He called the current orders a trickle but hopes it becomes a river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Townsley
Armco ‘Steel Corp
Middletown
Townsley
General Motors
Armco
Butler Jail Work To Resume Monday
Butler County Sheriff Harold J. Carpenter said work on the new Butler County jail will resume Monday after a formal agreement was signed between Cement Masons Local 524 and contractors. He noted the jail population is 110 with eight women, while the current jail holds 64. the new facility costs $1.3 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County
Harold J. Carpenter
Cement Masons Local 524
Carpenter
Man Fatally Wrecks Car in Middletown Knee Lacerations Reported
Middletown man Earl Jones, 36, living at 6501 Germantown Road, sustained a right knee cut when his 1964 car failed to negotiate a turn near Manchester Road and Tytus Avenue. He drove across a hill into a vacant lot near Perry's Body Shop on N Verity Parkway. Police charged him with failure to observe an assured clear distance. his vehicle was demolished. Evidence indicates he was westbound on Manchester Road and veered off after failing the turn. A stray line about an underground highway to Italy follows the cluttered text and is not part of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Earl Jones
Germantown Road
Manchester
Tytus Avenue
Perry
N. Verity Parkway
Terhune Elected By Realtors in Middletown
Realtor Charles P. Terhune was elected president of the Middletown Board of Realtors for 1971 succeeding Tony Tenore. He previously led the board in 1964 and 1965. Also elected were Robert Fugate as vice president Ruth E. Keller as secretary treasurer and Tom Baird Jr to a three year term as director at Forest Hills Country Club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Terhune
Middletown
Terhune
Forest ‘Hills Country Club
Robert Fugate
Ruth E. Keller
Tom Baird Jr
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Morris
Sanderson
Sheckler
Kathlen Journal
IFI
Savalas Ili
Io Center
Corky
Corner Orchard
Roosevelt
Rink
Hughes
Sol Riegel
Journal
Fraternal Order of Police
Fraternal Order of Police Associates
Thomas Turner
Latal
HOPE
Willis Hatfield
Mrs
Dudley
Manchester Road
Switzerland
WIC U
Fzivivul VL
Walliaiu Fabr
Italy
Europe
Westinghouse
Melampy
U.S
Union Sanitary
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