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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1966

Page

13

Butler County GOP backs Lukens amid pamphlet dispute

Butler County Republican Chairman John Moser defended Donald E. Lukens against a Democratic fact sheet, calling it based on an earlier, discredited anti Lukens document. Dems promote a follow up brochure alleging inconsistencies while Lukens’ camp denounces the sheet as garbage.

Butler County John R. Moser Donald E Buz) Lukens Lukens Gressinal James H. Pel Jey Miami University Moser Charles H. Jones Hamilton GOP Washington Buz Republican Party Congress Robert McDavitt

Pet Owners Urged to Support Miami Valley Humane Association

About 6700 letters were mailed yesterday to licensed dog owners in Butler County as part of a campaign to recruit members for the Humane Association of Miami Valley. Campaign chairman Dave Regan notes dues are 2 dollars yearly and contributions are welcome to fund capital improvements at the shelter near Trenton. General chairman is Mrs. Walter Payne with a long committee list supporting fundraising and humane work.

Butler County Humane Association of Miami Valley Humane Association Dave Regan Trenton Walter Payne Charles Watters David Murray John Barnes D. M. Yost Walter Roehl Jr John McCarthy Mary Rider

Petit Larceny Charges Filed Against Wilford Lawson

Franklin reports petit larceny charges filed against Wilford Lawson of 115 S River St for taking 13 dollars from Dorothy Dorman at the same address. Dorman said she handed rent money to a tenant then found the cash missing after Lawson used her telephone.

Franklin Wilford Lawson S. River St Dorothy Dorman

Funeral services held for Claude Meals dean at Central State

Xenia Ohio AP reports funeral services were held today for Claude Meals 56 dean of men at Central State University who died in a local hospital Sunday.

Xenia, Ohio Claude Meals Central State University

City Go-Go Ordinance Proposes Donts Over Licensing

Middletown officials study a go go ordinance aiming for nonlicensing rules. A proposed set of no nos targets go-go girls redressing conduct at bars and public venues while church and police pressure push action. Hefty debates delay a final plan as the city weighs scope and enforcement.

Ellison Mary Lord

Meadows Project Low Bidder Named by City Commission

City Commission named Waldner Construction Co as low bidder for Manchester Meadows street improvements and bought three part lots for the thoroughfare program. The storm sewer curb gutter and street paving bid came in at $90 354.59, below the $91 273.30 estimate. Boeke says work may start this year and bids for the police training building are being prepared. Forest Hills Drive was dedicated as a public street.

City Commission Manchester Meadows Waldner Construction Co Forest Glen Drive Acing C. A. Boeke Boeke Commission Forest Hills Drive Miami University

Man hurt as train rams car in Franklin incident

Franklin man Robert W. Bluhm, 31, escaped with minor injuries when his car was rammed by a train on N River Street near Van Horne Avenue. He was cited for reckless operation as the car suffered $500 in damage after being pushed 13 feet by the engine. Two other accidents yesterday led to one citation and an estimated $275 in damage.

Franklin Bluhm Russell Lee Flowers Miami Richard W. Kirby Cincinnati W. Fourth St Lof S. River Street

Bulldozer Operative Killed by Lashing Tree in Troy

Oscar Wheelock, 46, of Troy, Ohio, died after a tree struck his chest as a bulldozer cleared brush on Troy Gravel Co. property Monday. The accident occurred in Troy, with Wheelock operating the machine when the tree recoiled and crushed him.

Troy Ohio Oscar Wheelock Troy Gravel Co Wheelock

Levy Show Slated For Retailers

The Better Schools Committee Retail Division led by William Harrison offers two shows of the slide show For Their Sake to promote the 7.49 mill Middletown school levy on November 8. Presentations at 8:30 and 9 in the Rose Room at the Manchester Motor Inn target retail clerks and office workers unavailable for earlier viewings. Board President James Finley and member Jerry Brown will attend to answer questions, with Chuck Stutenroths and Jim Smith presenting.

Better Schools Committee William Harrison Manchester Motor Inn Harrison Board of Education James Finley Jerry Brown Chuck Stutenroths Jim Smith

Needs Analysis Called For By Cromwell At PTO Meeting

Cromwell urged careful needs analysis of per pupil costs across school systems at Wildwood PTO. He warned against very large class sizes or low transport budgets, noting some systems cut handicapped programs and foreign language offerings. He stressed balancing value for money with maintaining worthwhile programs for diverse student needs.

Howard Cromwell Wildwood Pto

Long-Time Fire Chief Honored as Emeritus

Elmer F. Reed, age 86, named Fire Chief Emeritus for life by Middletown officials. Reed served 44 years and 11 months with the Division of Fire, was chief 24 years until retirement in 1944, and remains active in firefighting and community affairs.

Middletown William Denham Elmer F. Reed Reed Division of Fire Denham Columbia Ave

Woman Dead Of Beating In Cincinnati

Cincinnati AP reports a woman in her 40s was found dead in an apartment from apparent beating with no initial sign of strangulation. The city has seen multiple rape and strangulation cases involving five women aged 50 or older in the past year.

Cincinnati

WWI Barracks to Hold Meeting at Legion HQ

Members of World War I Barracks 636 will meet at American Legion headquarters 116 S Main St at 8 oclock tomorrow evening. Commander Richard Lehman will conduct the business session in which barracks officers will be nominated.

WWI Legion American Legion S. Main St Richard Lehman

Candidates Forum To Be Repeated On WPFB Air

WPFB will rebroadcast the League of Women Voters candidates forum tomorrow at 8 pm. Hundreds urged a repeat of last Thursday's exchange between James H. Pelley and Donald E. Lukens. The station canceled regular programming to fit the special airing. Mrs. Lynne Peters praised the turnout and interest in connecting voters with candidates.

WPFB Bob Cordray League of Women Voters Cordray James H. Pelley Donald E. Lukens Lynne Peters Middletown Women’s League

City Halloween Party Called Off

The city wide Halloween party for children six and younger to 15 at Lincoln Elementary School is canceled this season by the Parks and Recreation Department. Recreation Director John Paschal cites safety concerns as factors behind the decision and notes no prior incidents at department events.

Lincoln Elementary Parks and Recreation John Paschal Department Paschal

Paschal Explains Pre Planned Halloween Party

Paschal says the Halloween party was planned over seven weeks ago and there were no local concerns about night activities for youths. He notes department staff discussed whether to continue the event early last week.

Paschal Departy

Miami University Middletown Library to Receive $63000 Grant

The Middletown Campus of Miami University will obtain a $63,000 grant under Title VI to fund Gardner-Harvey Library expansion for audio-visual and lab materials. Dr. C. Eugene Bennett and Mrs. Mina Hoyer announce aims to grow the library to 25 000 volumes soon and 50 000 volumes later, with costs estimated at $200 000 to $300 000 for basic books.

Middletown Miami University Gardner-Harvey Mina Hoyer C. Eugene Bennett Miami Bennett Hoyer

Do You Act Your Part

An article from November Reader's Digest reprinted by request provides practical techniques to express yourself with force and composure. It covers voice, posture, and facial expression to convey stronger presence.

Reader's Digest

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