Doctor Puccio’s Office Looted in Central Avenue Break-In
Police report a break‑in at Dr. James Puccio’s Central Avenue office with nearly 4,000 penicillin tablets stolen and other items taken including a stereo turntable, calculator, typewriter, amplifier, and Seconal capsules. The thief may have hidden in the building after hours. A microphone stand was also taken from First Christian Church. A Montgomery Ward service truck jack was stolen from outside the auto service department.
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Central Avenue
James Puccio
Montgomery Ward Auto Service
Camden village ordinance invalidated by judge
Camden councilmen were told to reenact the village ordinances after Eaton Municipal Court Judge Lloyd B. Bennett ruled them invalid due to improper publication. Village Solicitor Everett Fahrenholz said the ordinances can be corrected by adopting them again at the next meeting, a process potentially completed in a day.
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Camden
Everett Fahrenholz
Eaton Municipal Court
Lloyd B. Bennett
A . Bennett
Deaths and local civic code questions raise publication doubts
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Clara Irene Meehan and Daniel Myers with service details and survivors. Separately, village leaders confront disputed codification of ordinances published by the Preble County News amid questions of validity, absence of a solicitor, and missing council votes.
Gratis trustees oppose ending toll free phone service
Gratis Township trustees adopted a resolution opposing the end of toll free telephone service between Germantown and Gratis. The Public Utilities Commission hearing is set for Dec 9 at 10 a.m. in the Germantown Municipal Building. The trustees also tabled action on a 1 mill fire levy proposal from West Elkton and Gratis and set their December meeting for December 23 at 7 p.m.
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Gratis
Germantown
West Elkton
Stanley Smith
Smith
Gratis Road
Peter Reilly Cleared in Barbara Gibbons Murder Case
In Hartford Connecticut 21 year old Peter Reilly was cleared of murder charges in the Barbara Gibbons death after a prolonged legal battle that drew attention from figures like Arthur Miller. State police will reopen the investigation and pursue why witness statements were withheld during his manslaughter trial.
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Arthur Miller
Peter Reilly
Canaan
Ella Grasso
Joseph Gormley
Voice of Democracy contest slated at Carlisle High
Nine area students from Franklin and Carlisle compete in the VFW Post 7596 Voice of Democracy event at Carlisle High School. Top three win 25 dollar savings bonds with a chance at district state and national contests. Judges include Judge John Tracy Mayor Melvin Reece and Reverend William Gay.
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Voice of Democracy
Franklin
Franklin Veterans of Foreign Wars
Carlisle High School
America
John Carson
David Baker
Kim Myers
Cheryl Fuller
Mary Hawn
Pam Howard
Carlisle
Ward Allen
Kris Stephens
Nancy Walling
Springboro
John Tracy
Melvin Reece
William Gay
Stolen mailbox and car items reported in two incidents
Police said a $75 mailbox was stolen from Anthony Greco at 605 N Marshall Rd early Friday. Helen Jolliff reported four speakers and a radio antenna stolen from her car early yesterday. no item values were given.
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Anthony Greco
N. Marshall Road
Helen Jolliff
Crawford St
Three Baker children die in Ohio house fire
In Uhrichsville Ohio fire investigators said three children Mona 10 Terry 13 and Timothy 14 of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Baker died as they slept in a two story frame home. The father was believed missing and the mother worked at the time. The mother was away visiting relatives and friends. The bodies of Mona and the two brothers were found in separate locations in the house.
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Clara Irene Meehan
Croydon Lane
Middletown Hospital
Aus
Lebanon
Zion Lutheran Church
Michael
Elaine Markland
Monroe
Michael Jr
Merwin
Middletown
Marie Beatty
Franklin
Daniel Myers
Memorial Park Cemetery
Dayton
Anglesby
Myers
Beam Drive
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Elks Lodge 58
Ida
Barbara Voris
Uhrichsville
Ohio
Wilbur Baker
Mona
Terry
Timothy
Baker
Ohio counties receive second half property tax rollbacks
The state auditor reports four counties shared over 12 million dollars in 1975 property tax rollback and homestead exemption reimbursements. Franklin County led with 8.1 million, Mahoning 2.6 million, Ashtabula 888 thousand, and Preble 313 thousand. Twelve more counties await certification to receive reimbursements.
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Columbus, Ohio
Franklin County
Mahoning County
Ashtabula
Preble County
Auditor’s Office
First Transoceanic Phone Call Made in 1956
The first telephone conversation over the transoceanic telephone cable occurred on September 25, 1956, marking a milestone in global communications. The event connected speakers across continents, showcasing early long distance technology.
Fire and medical calls report multiple incidents
At 5:20 p.m. at 922 Beech Street Lida Peck 76 choked on food and was not transported after the scene was remedied. At 5:15 p.m. Duff's Smorgasbord Breiel Boulevard Alma Rhinehart 53 suffered a fall and was taken to hospital with condition unknown. At 4:55 p.m. 933 18th Avenue Mildred Bryant 49 incoherent and slurred speech admitted to hospital in fair condition. At 1:09 p.m. 711 Euclid Court grease fire caused $70 smoke damage to the building with no injuries.
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Beech St
Lida Peck
Aberdeen Drive
Duff's
Euclid Court
Deanna Lee
One Woman in Ohio Highway Patrol Cadet Class
The 100th Ohio Highway Patrol Academy cadet class includes only one woman, Dianne Harris, 23, Elyria, in week seven of the 16 week course. Carol Ossman, 29, Lorain, resigned due to being away from her children. Harris would be the first woman to complete the academy in the patrol’s history. She notes good and bad days and cites the physical demands as the toughest part.
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Dianne Harris
Elyria
Adam G. Reiss
Carol E. Ossman
Lorain
Academy
Miss Harris
Ossman
Trol
Official blames OSU illnesses on virus
A common virus likely caused illness among about 60 OSU dorm residents last week. Dr H Spencer Turner of Wilce Student Health Center said officials ruled out food poisoning and found no typical bacteria in 20 student cultures. Most patients lived in Conaway House with several in Lincoln Tower.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University
OSU
H. Spencer Turner
Wilco
Dr. Turner
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John Gary Boothe
Bishop
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Preble County News
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W.H Anderson Co
Cincinnati
Fahrenholz
Janet Miller
Barbara Gibbons
Hartford, Conn
Gormley
Reilly
Wethersfield
Peter
Gibbons
Miller
Mickey
Marion Madow
Eugene Sparks
VFW A
Mary Lloyd
VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mays
Norris
Music Store
Middletown Christian Preschool
St. Rte
Highway Patrol
Columbus
Ohio Highway Patrol Academy
Union Sanitary Sweepstakes
Carl Roberts
Eaton Avenue
Park St
2Nd Ave
Grand Ave
Gideon Rd
Trenton Shopping Center
Carlisle Shopping Center
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