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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1977
Page
2
An unidentified woman died on a rural dirt road southwest of Miami when a small plane descended and struck her after taxiing. Robert Cook reported seeing the plane land briefly, take off, and that two cars followed the van claiming the aircraft tried to hit them. It was unclear if the plane was on the ground at impact.
Multiple obituaries list infant Melinda Joe Caudill stillborn at Middletown Hospital. Others include William Howard Whitley of Lebanon and Mrs. Ezel Witt of Middletown, with service details and survivors. Also noted are Maxine Grosella, George Taylor, and Ross Yeary deaths, with burial plans and family ties in Ohio communities.
Middletown Board of Education plans a Wednesday 7 p.m. session at the school administration building on Girard Avenue to review the Instruction Study Committee sections on the three high schools after examining elementary and middle school sections. Residents may voice concerns to board members and administrators.
Germantown event titled Meet the Candidates Night will be held tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Valley View Middle School auditorium. Local candidates for Germantown municipal offices and Valley View school board will discuss motives and answer questions. Chamber of Commerce sponsors and plans to provide details on Valley View and German Township levies set for November 8.
Edgewood High School Marching Band placed first in Class B at the Fairborn Baker Marching Band Invitational earning a trophy as outstanding band for music. The Edgewood group topped eight rivals with 245 of 300 points, and its flag and rifle corps also competed. Jack Elgin, in his first year as band director, led the group.
George Beverly Shea in Cincinnati at the Tri-State Billy Graham Crusade shares a core message to praise the Lord in every circumstance. He recalls letters after his wife Erma’s death and notes 2,000 responses urging perseverance in Christ’s work through trials.
The annual income questionnaire card will be mailed to certain persons receiving money from the Veterans Administration with their Nov. 1 check. Pawelkoski urged those receiving questionnaires to let his office help complete the card. The cards must be returned to the VA no later than Jan. 1.
Carlisle High School student Marla Carr, 17 and reigning 1977 Honey Festival queen, was named the outstanding featured twirler at the second annual Miamisburg Invitational Band Contest. Eighteen high school bands from classes A B and C participated.
Lebanon police reported four tires and wheels were stolen from a vehicle on the lot of Coates Sales and Service on West Main Street. The theft occurred early yesterday and was reported about 10:30 a.m. Sunday as the investigation continues.
The Carlisle school choruses present their annual fall premiere at 7 30 PM in the Carlisle High School gym. The high school concert choir performs South Pacific including Bali Hai and Some Enchanted Evening with soloists Leslie Bisset Yolanda Burns Missy Debord Vicki Webb Jeff Diver and Calvin Neal. Junior high choirs sing Touch the Wind The Candy Man Movin On Bless the Beasts and the Children and more with accompanists Kathy Brandenburg Robin Frye Vicki Gillespie and Debbie Rose. Admission 75 cents adults 50 cents students.
Carla Cattani, 13, swept seven firsts in intermediate twirling at a Lancaster NBTA contest, taking Miss October Modeling solo instate, twirl off, hoop, flag and pretty costume. She also earned two seconds and a third. Other top finishers included Vickie Etter, Jeni Rose, Lisa Cattani, Brenda Guido, Stacy Guthrie, and several others with multiple placements.
A town round up highlights Halloween costumes and party supplies from FOUR SEASONS HALLMARK with decorations and reusable centerpieces. Fall fashion sales at PILSONS and Filsons open late with discounts on dresses coats and sportswear. Photographers offer family portraits with orders due by November 15. Cambridge Inn hosts Harvest Festival and Thanksgiving dinner options. MAR GARET'S WALLPAPER SHOP promotes Greef wallcoverings and Margaret's decorating services. LEWIS DRUGS features jewelry and allergenic earrings. EWALDS PET SHOP advertises grooming and Lhasa Apso puppies. OFFICE OUTFITERS markets office furniture and storage, with 10% off Christmas cards to November 1. P.K.MIDDLE TOWN showcases kitchen appliances and modular designs.
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