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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1976

Page

2

Apparent heart attack ends Germantown assistant chief life

Robert L. Conrad 53 of 238 E Market St died of an apparent heart attack at 9 24 a m yesterday at home. He was Germantown fire department assistant chief and New Lebanon Rotary Club president. A Mobile Oil distributor, he served in World War II. Survived by wife Luella, son Larry of Paris Ky, daughters Sherry Chamberlain Middletown and Susan at home, his mother Elma Conrad and one grandchild.

Germantown Robert L. Conrad E. Market St New Lebanon Larry Paris Sherry Chaimberlain Middletown Susan Elma Conrad German Town

Sorority backs MANY youth fund with 1300 plus aid

Beta Sigma Phi donated over 1300 from its Sweetheart Ball proceeds to MANY to help school age children with clothes and items. MANY's B C Haselton says contributions may be mailed in care of Barnitz or First National banks as they do not run formal drives. Memorials to Germantown Rescue Squad. Funeral notices follow for Anthony F Algiers Edwin H Frazier and others with local arrangements.

Beta Sigma Phi MANY B. C Haselton Barnitz First National Banks

Three Car Crash Injures Germantown Residents Near Aeronca Lot

A three car collision on Germantown Road near the Aeronca lot left Joyce Hearn and Joseph Orum with injuries treated at Middletown Hospital. Vicki Toneridge, 26, of Erie Avenue, was cited for failure to maintain a safe following distance after she struck Hearn from behind on wet pavement. Hearn was hospitalized briefly and released after treatment.

Middletown Germantown Aeronca Joseph Orum Kemp St Joyce Hearn N. Main St Hearn Vicki Toweridge Erie Ave Toneridge

Alarm set off at jail triggers smoke detector call

Firemen responded to the city building for the second day after welders in the jail area set off a smoke detector. The full response occurred from 1:23 p.m. to 1 p.m. The alarm system was disconnected after the incident until workers finished. Police followed jail procedures as no fire was found and evacuation was not required. Harrison Nawi, 59, Beaver Island, Michigan, and Bert E. Alexander, 75, 2901 Freeman Ave., were noted with services scheduled.

Afternoon bandit robs Piece Goods Shop in East End

A man dubbed the afternoon bandit struck the Piece Goods Shop at Hills Plaza on S Breiel Blvd at 2 50 p m taking 600 dollars after showing a small weapon. Police believe he is linked to seven late day or early evening holdups at area stores in the past month including JoAnn Fabrics Lamark Drugs and King Kwiks.

S. Breiel Boulevard JoAnn Lewis Street El-Bee Middletown Lamark Central Avenue N. University Boulevard

Five hurt in fog bound two car crashes in Carlisle

Early morning fog and wet streets contributed to two traffic crashes injuring five people. At 12:20 a.m. at Grand Avenue and Highview Road, Michael Alcorn 21 of S61 Elm Drive Carlisle failed to yield on a right turn and struck Michael Gordon 22 of 508 Crawford St. Both drivers and another occupant were treated at Eddietown Hospital. Police charged Alcorn with failure to yield. A second crash on Universit Boulevard near Yankee Road involved Steven Cochran 19 and Beverly Risby 21, with Cochran’s van leaving its lane, hitting a median traffic signal and overturning. All involved were treated and released.

Eddietown Hospital Grand Avenue Highview Road Michael Alcorn Elm Drive Carlisle Michael Gordon Crawford St Gordon Alcorn Steven Cochran Jackson Lane Beverly ‘Risby Art Ave Franklin Cochran Universit Boulevard Yankee Road

Railroad plates seized in car during early morning park stop

Two men, Cox and Fitt, were arrested in Whitney Park at 2:20 a.m. after police found 648 pounds of railroad rail tie downs in their car trunk. Detectives valued the 56 plates at $3 each. They claimed the items were junk and were to appear in Municipal Court.

Whitney Park E Cox Joseph Fitt Yankee Road

Melting Began in 20 000 B.C The Glacial Retreat Emerged

The statement notes that glaciers covering large parts of the Northern Hemisphere began melting back for the first time in 20 000 B.C., marking the start of a major glacial retreat sequence.

B.C Hemisphere

A Few Luxuries Lottery Winner Wins Top Prize

Shafer Street man Larl Lehman, 49, won 53 000 of 63 000 in the Ohio Lottery Double Play on statewide TV. He came from behind to take the $50 000 prize plus a 3 000 color bonus, with an extra 10 000 possible. His wife Joanna works for the Middletown Journal.

Shafer Larl Lehman Lehman Joanna Middletown Journal East End Journal Broadway News Main Street Nelle Springer Marion James Otte Luckey

Lewis Hill Receives Plaque From PIC At School Event

Former Middletown High School principal Lewis Hill was awarded a plaque modeled on his merit certificate. Parents Involvement Council elected new Executive Committee: Bob Grimes, Bob Housh, Judy Karchner, Janet Pence from Manchester Verity area. Archellus Bell, Napoleon Clements, Seweithield, Dirtress Gresham from McKinley area. Jack Diefenbach, Randall Harrison, Esther Johnson, Walt Steway from Roosevelt area. Diefenbach named temporary chairman. Karchner temporary secretary treasurer. Permanent officers to be chosen Oct 19 at 7:30 p.m. in MHS conference room.

Middletown High School Lewis Hill Sch Manchester Verity Middle School Bob Grimes Bob Housh Judy Karchner Janet

West Elkton approves village hall bond issue

Village voters authorizes a 2.2 mill 10-year bond to raise 9000 for upgrading a former restaurant building on Ohio 503 into village hall and meeting space. Vote 54 yes 14 no with one absentee ballot from Mayor Tom McKee’s son. Voter registration planned today 5 to 8 p.m.

West Elkton Tom McKee McKee Dale

Norwegian Elkhound puppy earns show placements on East Coast

Eight month old Verndal Trollyk Pandora owned by Mrs Virginia Curtner of 4833 Victoria Ave placed second at the Norwegian Elkhound Association of America 6th Specialty Show held at Dulles Airport Washington DC and fourth in the Elkhound specialty at the Old Dominion Kennel Club of Northern Virginia show in Reston Virginia on September 26.

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