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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1968
Page
13
At Day Hospital on Jefferson Road volunteers gathered to press apples into 23 gallons of cider. A makeshift grape press gave way before a second press arrived to crush and juice the fruit. The event included washing, sorting, and a covered dish supper with square dancing to conclude.
Franklin man George Mack 28 Wilson Drive was cited for reckless operation after a Sunday crash on South Main Street at 5 40 pm. Mack allegedly drove the wrong way into Logan Long lot and collided with northbound vehicle driven by B Franklin Lesson Jr 37 of Miamisburg. Damages totaled 1400 with 1000 to Lesson and 400 to Mack.
The Civitan Club sponsored seventh annual pigeon race for Doty House was rained out yesterday. Officials plan a repeat event next Sunday at 1 30 at Goldman Park and aim to boost entries to 100 by week end. Pigeons were leased to members at 10 dollars each, up from 1967.
Logan T. Johnston, Armco Steel chairman, was chosen for Carnegie Mellon University Alumni Association’s 1968 Distinguished Achievement Award for his 20th Century management approach and service to Carnegie. Banquet on campus Friday Oct. 18. Johnston, a Pittsburgh native, has led Armco since 1965 as chairman and 1960 president, with prior roles at Yale and Towne and modeling civic involvement through extensive board and trustee positions. He resides at 2705 McGee Ave.
Tickets for two performances of Sounds of America 68 at Lemon Monroe High School on Oct 17 and Middletown High School on Oct 19 go on sale downtown at Capozzi Shoes YMCA and at the Irvings shopping center. Students will receive tickets at school today and others may buy from them. Adults and children pay 1 each. Six area schools participate with Fenwick Madison Lemon Monroe and Middletown providing full bands.
The Butler County grand jury convened for the October term to review 76 cases including one first degree murder and one second degree murder. Defendants include Woyd Lee Turner charged with the Canal Road shooting death of his father-in-law Gordon Lovins and Frank Newell charged with second degree murder in the death of his six month old son Paul Newell.
At 1:45 p.m. a fire at 2201 Tytus caused by a cigarette dropped on a car seat belonging to Tom Sauter. Damage $200. At 4:55 p.m. a cigarette in a wastebasket under a laundry counter at 1907 S. Main St. caused $20 damage. At 7:59 a.m. a transformer short circuit at 1300 Lafayette Ave Mueller Brass Co. with no listed damage.
Franklin councilors plan to annex 1 275 acres southeast of Franklin as part of a master plan expansion noted after a recent governor consultation and industrial development talks. Water lines extend toward I 75 access while options on northwest Fourth Street Riley Boulevard property may determine future city offices and a two unit building.
Downtown Renewal Steering Committee formed to oversee a $233,206 federal grant aimed at rehabilitating Middletown's downtown. City planners stress an enclosed climate controlled mall is essential to compete with Centerville and attract increased sales, with potential property purchases next summer if approved.
The City Commission will hear a recommendation from the Citizens' Council On Human Relations on open housing options at 7 p.m. in the City Building auditorium. David L. Smith is expected to present the report after three public hearings. Also on the agenda are bids tabulation for the water treatment plant a housing ordinance with private contracts and a mutual aid fire protection resolution.
A 25 year old woman fired a 38 caliber pistol twice early Sunday at a man who attempted to break into her Clinton Street apartment. The assailant, about six feet two and over 200 pounds, fought her with a knife leaving minor wounds, then fled into the yard where she fired a second shot. She was treated at Middletown Hospital.
The D. A. Bundy estate and John C. Brown seek a permit to modernize Bundy Apartments on Central Avenue increasing units from 32 to 49. A hearing is set as lot area fails to meet required density. The agenda also covers church parking screening and a proposed change of use at 3406 Burbank Avenue for sales and storage of industrial goods. The Board meets at 7 30 p m in the City Building.
The Wildwood School PTO will present its budget at the 7:30 p.m. business meeting led by president Robert Housh. New faculty members will be introduced and an open house will follow. The school will hold its first paper drive on October 22 and 23.
A overcoat and suit coat valued at 15 dollars were stolen from a car of Willard Easter at 1508 Plum Ave while parked in front of his house Saturday night.
Cub Scouts from Pack 72 Excelso and Pack 9 Excelso captured first, second and third in pumpkin and sunflower categories at a Mid dtletown Horticultural Society event. Winners weighed 85 percent and 75 pounds for pumpkins and sunflowers measured 17 inches in diameter. Certifications will be entered in a national contest in Johnston Iowa on Oct 10.
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