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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1976
Page
2
Middletown School District third graders scored above the national average in reading and matched it in mathematics on the Stanford Achievement Test. Director Norman Hayes cautions against false security and urges ongoing effort, with principals analyzing school-by-school results and conferences offered to parents to interpret scores.
Hugh D. Auchincloss an investment banker and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's stepfather died at 79 in Georgetown after emphysema. Funeral set for noon Wednesday at Christ Church Georgetown with burial in Newport. Born 1897 at Hammersmith Farm, Newport, his lineage ties to Aaron Burr and Oliver Gould Jennings cofounder of Standard Oil. He married three times, third wife Janet Lee Bouvier.
State troopers said two South Carolina men were injured early today when their truck jackknifed on a slippery bridge of northbound I-75 about three miles south of Franklin. Charlie Garrison, 40, of Greenville and his passenger Willie Leain, 39, of Spartanburg were treated at Middletown Hospital and released.
Montgomery County Probate Court faces a complaint filed by Mayor Marvin Hall seeking the removal of Village Administrator Dan Anslinger. The petition, alleging malfeasance, was signed by Martha J. Stivers Frederick E. Stivers D Elaine Queen Ralph E. Cox Sr and Gladys A Cox in addition to Hall.
Lemon Township police investigated weekend burglaries at three homes. At 2009 Waneta Ave Conrad Proctor’s residence missing items included a color television set a revolver a digital clock radio clothing and about 70 dollars. Wesley Heflin 3231 Mohawk St reported a break in with a pried rear door missing included 700 dollars from the basement and a .25 caliber pistol. R J Lapham 5004 Catalina Ct Valleydale had a pried rear door with two color televisions a sapphire ring a small diamond ring 3 dollars and freezer meat worth 50 dollars missing.
Multiple emergency calls record hospital transports and on scene care. Individuals include Frances Cobaugh 59 James Greenfield 54 and Deanna Gunckle 34 among others, with several transported for chest pains breathing difficulties or treated and released. one patient admitted in fair condition.
Robert Jeffery was reelected chairman for a three year term at the 43rd stockholders meeting in Lebanon. The meeting also elected Jerry Reeves Brown County Dale Browning Clermont Warren counties Max Hewitt Clinton County Eugene Blakley Butler Hamilton counties and Kenneth Bohl Highland County to board positions. Service awards went to Mrs. Maxine Begley for 20 years and Robert Jeffery for 30 years.
Lee Ann Evans seven won eight events at a USTA meet in Tipp City including divisional strut and twirl categories. At Grove City NBTA event Shirley Decker earned best teacher while Maverick teams and members led several firsts in nine to fifteen year olds events.
Michael Snore a Rochester Times-Union police reporter, spent four hours with jewelry bandit John Matarazzo in Irondequoit before the man shot himself. The hostage woman Julia DeMatteis was freed unharmed as officers and a second robber died. Snore said he tried to talk Matarazzo into surrender. Vorhis and her husband are Journal staff.
Alfred West 64 longtime YMCA swimming instructor founder of the YMCA first men’s team and Middletown High School boys’ swim team died at 1 10 a m in Middletown after a lengthy illness. He moved to Middletown in 1932 and coached Olympic trials competitor. He worked at Armco Steel and held local civic roles. Survivors include wife Helen son Paul and daughter Carol. Funeral arrangements at McCoy Leffler with services planned at 10 a m Wednesday.
Shiloh Holiness Tabernacle at 510 18th Ave will hold two Thanksgiving services at 7 30 p.m. tonight with guest speaker Mary Frances Wooldridge a local church missionary. She also speaks Wednesday at 7 30 p.m with another missionary Josephine Allen speaking tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. Public invited.
The piece surveys Christmas season offerings in town from fashion, home goods, tools, and photography gifts. It highlights McAlpin's Four Seasons Hallmark Office Outfitters and Tobias Photographers, plus All Sports and Ewald’s Pet Shop with accessories and gear for gifts and family use.
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