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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1978

Page

13

Lake Erie boaters reported missing near Toledo

A Hamilton man William C. Hieb aged 42 and a Fairfield man John E. Winkler aged 43 were reported lost in a 19 foot fishing boat near Toledo. The Coast Guard search began Friday and was to resume at dawn with a helicopter airplane and boats involved.

Hamilton Fairfield Lake Erie Coast Guard William C. Hieb Tylersville Road John E. Winkler Walter Ave Toledo Winkler Kay Cleveland Marina

Perkins crowned Madison High homecoming queen

Madison High School named Vicki Perkins homecoming queen last night. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Perkins of 7580 Strebee Road in the community neighborhood notice.

Beth LeVangie Franklin High School Joseph LeVangie Pine St Franklin Brian Middleton Cummings Vicki Perkins Madison High School James Perkins Strebee Road

Indicted men face murder and rape charges in Davis case

Michael Barrett and Kenneth Sandlin were indicted by the Warren County grand jury on aggravated murder kidnapping and three counts of rape in the Sept. 16 stabbing death of Arnold Davis of South Lebanon and the alleged kidnapping and rape of Davis' girlfriend. Davis’ body was found stuffed in a well at an abandoned farm on Middleboro Road. Two secret indictments also issued as part of the broad cases against several Dayton and Lebanon residents on varied counts including burglary robbery arson and drug offenses.

Arnold Davis South Lebanon Davis Middleboro Road Dayton Pennyroyal Road Franklin Township Harvey Baker Clement St Albert Jeffrey Bateman S. Broadway David Estey E. Mulberry St Lebanon John Sparks Front St Morrow James Ott Steve Lewis Marion John Carroll Larry Wagner Maineville Herman Richardson Jr Miami Ave Franklin William Carter Kristine Lane Albert Richards E. Main St Jeff Hanes Columbus Jim Shutts

Gall sentenced to die in chair in Kentucky case

Former Middleton resident Eugene W. Gall, 32, convicted of raping and murdering a 12 year old Cincinnati girl, was sentenced to death in Boone County Circuit Court. Judge Sam Neace called him the man who deserved to die. execution date to be reviewed by the Kentucky Supreme Court. Gall indicated possible remorse for the crime and referenced family impact. Charges in Ohio pending, with uncertainty about further Kentucky trials.

Kentucky Supreme Court Gall Ohio Kentucky

Police Briefs Report Thefts From Homes And Car

A television valued at 250 dollars was stolen from Bonnie Thompson at 1074 Park Lane Apt L. Brenda Back of 1401 Fairmount Ave reported 100 dollars worth of food stamps taken from her apartment. A Citizens band radio worth 350 dollars was stolen from John Passmore's car parked at 700 Lincoln Ave.

Bonnie Thompson Park Lane Apt. L Brenda Back Fairmount Ave Citizens Band John Passmore Baltimore St Lincoln Ave Oelae

Unemployment checks may be delayed in Ohio

In Columbus AP reports that Congress failure to pass the labor health and welfare appropriations may slow unemployment checks for former federal and public service workers. Albert G. Giles of the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services notes ex service personnel and CETA workers could be affected.

Columbus Ohio Congress Departments of Labor and Health, Education and Welfare Ohio Bureau of Employment Services Albert G. Giles

Fire damages a Carlisle house on Heritage Drive

A morning fire at 9051 Heritage Drive in Carlisle caused about 5000 in damage to the William Wallen family home. The blaze started in a fireplace, spread between walls, destroyed a foyer closet and clothing, and produced extensive smoke damage. No injuries were reported. Firefighters arrived around 6:30 a.m. and remained about two hours.

Carlisle William Wallen Heritage Drive Plomes B.J. Carpenter Carpenter

Vandals smash glass on city south side

Eleven window and windshield breakages were reported late Thursday night or Friday morning across the city south side. Victims include Willie Bright at 933 14th Ave and Cheryl Wilson at 1201 Yankee Rd, with damages ranging up to 130 dollars. incidents also touched Devine Revelation Church of God and nearby residences.

Willie Bright 14Th Ave Leo Adams Yankee Road Cheryl Wilson Earl Bryant Young St Henry Caffie Devine Revelation Church of God Elm St

Vandals break car windows in Franklin downtown

Police reported vandals damaged multiple parked cars overnight in Franklin. Dispatcher Richard Berger said the smashed windows resembled ball bat strikes. By morning seven vehicles were found with broken glass and more damage was feared as investigations continued.

Franklin Richard Berger

Fire Calls Reported Across Three Local Incidents

At 8:33 p.m. a fire at 513 Lamplight Court sent Everett Gibson, 57, to hospital for treatment and release. Earlier at 5:48 p.m. Susan Manning, 15, of 1006 Catalpa Drive, was treated for pain at Seapeal and released after a mattress blaze at 2620 Tytus Ave. At 6:20 a.m. a mattress fire at 1406 Yankee Road caused $200 damage with no injuries.

Lamplight Court Everett Gibson Tytus Ave Susan Manning Catalpa Drive Yankee Road Mattress

City to issue bonds for new Arbys restaurant

City commissioners voted 4 to 1 to issue 400000 in industrial development revenue bonds for an Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant at Elliott Drive and Roosevelt Boulevard. G L L Co of Cincinnati expects 40 employees and payroll near 155000 to 160000 while backers say city backing lowers borrowing costs. Commissioner Ray Fening opposed, questioning job creation alignment with the law.

Arby’s Elliott Drive Roosevelt Boulevard Meetin Dennis Eaton Central Trust Co Cincinnati Ray Fening Fening Feniig Arpy Middletown Jad David Fagen Wicklow Drive James Saunders Saunders Commission

City approves $91,107 transit aid to halve 1977 deficit

City Commission votes 4 to 1 to seek $91,107 from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration to cover half of the 1977 transit deficit. The city and state will share the remaining amount. Ridership rose from 257,327 to 282,324 by January 16, with inflation cited for higher costs.

City Commission Urban Mass Transportation Administration Ray Fening Don Hill Hill

One dead two hurt as car crashes into house on Main

A car left of center struck 861 N Main St in Franklin injuring two women and killing a 23 year old Fontana man. Ann Adrian and Margaret Andrews, both 22 of 122 Wayne Ave Hamilton, were treated at Middletown Hospital with possible fractures and cuts. the car was found torn in half in the Valley Salvage yard.

Franklin North Main Street Fontana Calif Ann Adrian Margaret Andrews Wayne Ave Hamilton Middletown Adrian Andrews N. Main St James Waldeck Dublin Ohio Valley Salvage Yard

Young woman killed in crash on US 127 north of Eaton

A two car crash on US 127 north of Eaton left Kathy Harrison 19 of Eaton dead. Leslie Sullivan 79 and Ethel Sullivan 56 of Fairfield were hospitalized at Good Samaritan Dayton in critical care. Kathy Hancock 19 of Eaton sustained minor injuries and was released.

U.S. 127 Eaton Ice Kathy Harrison E. Spring St Leslie Sullivan Fairfield Highway Patrol Sullivan Ethel Sullivan Good Harrison Kathy Hancock Good Samaritan Hospital

Firm found in contempt over pyramid sales case in Lima

A Lima company Executive 200 Inc was found in contempt of a court order prohibiting pyramid recruiting. Stafford Mader, the firm president, received 10 days in jail with seven suspended, and an employee drew five days with all suspended according to the Ohio attorney general.

Lima, Ohio Lima Ohio Allen County Common Pleas Executive 200 Inc Stafford Mader

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