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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1977
Page
2
Bonnie Murray returns to sing at the Middletown Pops Concert next week replacing Gwen Conley who canceled due to back ailments. Murray, whose TV appearance on the Bob Braun Show is noted, plans a brief stay with her mother and will also perform with the local orchestra on October 15. Tickets at Readmore Bookstore Davidson Photo Shop Booth Drug Store and AIM Building.
Warren County jailer Donald Settlemire seeks dismissal of four charges including perjury obstruction of justice tampering with evidence and sexual battery. His attorney accuses the prosecutor of withholding evidence denying due process and requests subpoenas and a pretrial hearing. Trial is set for October 17 in Clinton County Common Pleas Court due to pretrial publicity.
A federal judge fined five Kentucky paving firms and Medusa Aggregates of Iowa a total of 523000 for price fixing in the Owensboro area during 1973 to 1975. Owensboro River Sand and Gravel Inc Kapco Inc Fort Hartford Stone Co Daviess County Sand and Gravel plus Transit Mix Concrete Co faced indictments as well. The case, among the first under the 1974 anti trust law, marks a high fines record for such violations.
Deaths reported for Ida Mae Grasmich of Middletown later burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Surviving relatives include husband Ruben son Doyle Wayne Whisler and multiple Adams Kimberlin Cruze and Smith siblings. Also memorial service for Robert Daniel Bond Jr. at St Francis de Sales Church and Lowell Bekemeier services listed for New Miami and Arthur Schatz formerly of Middletown.
Butler County commissioners awarded contracts totaling 42641 for jail remodeling to add office space. Roth A Bertsch Co of Hamilton won 26017 for general work, Climate Control of Hamilton 9374 for HVAC, and Alright Electric Co 7250 for electrical. Architect is Gerald Hammond. Work to start in a couple weeks.
Gov James A Rhodes proclaims October 9 15 as Fire Prevention Week urging Ohioans to observe fire safety at home and in the community through the state fire marshal division of the Department of Commerce.
Fort Thomas officer Sgt Gary McMullin tells state police he saw a uniformed man close a south side exit at the Cabaret Room during the May 28 fire. He aided victims, broke a banister to help people jump, then climbed to the roof to assist firefighters.
Next week the Middletown Area YMCA starts new sessions in yoga belly dancing and swimnastics with classes on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings Tuesday morning sessions and Thursday morning swim class. Baby-sitting service is available for morning classes.
Franklin City Council rejected a proposal to drop the 7 pm caucus before the 7:30 pm business meeting in a 1 vote. Council members argued whether a single spontaneous session would work better under the Sunshine Law. Supporters said the first meeting allows digestion before the second vote.
Mount Etna rises 10 900 feet above the Ionian Sea on the island of Sicily, making it Europe’s tallest volcanic peak. The active volcano dominates the eastern edge of Sicily and draws geologists and travelers seeking its imposing presence.
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration official opposed radar-detection devices and CB radios aiding highway safety efforts. Fred Vetter urged tighter laws and arrests to curb speed detector use, spoke at the Southwest Regional Conference, and highlighted other traffic safety issues and local programs including Safety Town and pedestrian safety initiatives.
Local Scouts invite boys not in the program to the Fall Camporee at Otterlein Farm on Ohio 741 Friday to Sunday. Saturday features flapjack flipping log sawing distance measuring and first aid. Kings Island skydiving and a hot air balloon launch precede a Bassmasters Youth fishing derby with prizes.
The Monroe CROP walk moved from Oct 1 to Oct 8 after rain cancelled the 15 mile event. Assemble at 9 a.m. Saturday at First National Bank. more walkers and sponsors are urged. Sponsorship forms available at Village Hall. CROP stands for Christian Rural Overseas Program, a Church World Service division. Organized by the Monroe Religious Council. proceeds support aid worldwide.
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