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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1971

Page

2

Alma Douglas Dies Founder Of Sorority In Middletown

Alma Douglas 76 of 3207 Central Ave died at home after a long illness. A founder of Middletown Mu chapter of Phi Beta Psi Sorority in 1916 she taught in local schools and served with the hospital auxiliary. Private graveside services are planned at Woodside Cemetery with arrangements by Riggs Funeral Home. Surviving are a son and daughter and eight grandchildren. Also listed is Joe Noe 55 of South Lebanon who died Tuesday and will be laid to rest at South Lebanon Cemetery after calling hours at Oswald Funeral Home.

Alma Douglas Central Ave Douglas Middletown Phi Beta Psi Sorority Church of the Ascension Harry Douglas Donald Douglas Suzanne Terry Woodside Cemetery Joseph Harvey Riggs Funeral Home Lebanon Joe Noe Pike St South Lebanon Epp Memorial Hospital Cincinnati Betty Lonnie Jerry Robert Mason and South Lebanon First Baptist Church Oswald

Agronomist Lawrence C. Kapp 49 dies in Hyattsville

Lawrence C. Kapp 49 of College Park Md a native of Somerville died Tuesday at Providence Hospital Hyattsville Md He was employed by the U S government as an agronomist The only immediate survivor is his wife Erma Graveside services will be held at 1 pm Friday at Somerville Cemetery Arrangements are by the McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Lawrence C. Kapp College Park Somerville Providence Hospital Hyattsville Kapp U.S Erma Somerville Cemetery McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Miss Em ma Branson, 97, dies in Dayton hospital

Miss Em ma Branson formerly of West Elkton dies at Grandview Hospital Dayton Tuesday after transfer from Camden Nursing Home where she had resided since July 1969. A West Elkton High School and Wilmington College graduate, she taught school before retirement.

West Elkton Emma Branson Grandview Hospital Dayton Camden Nursing Home Branson West Elkton High School Wilmington College

Belcher and Eberhardt Services Listed

George Belcher aged 58 of 521 N Sixth Street has services at 10 a.m. Friday in Webb locale. Van Eberhardt aged 63 of 117 Walnut Street has services at 1 p.m. Thursday at Pilgrim Baptist Church.

George Belcher Sixth St Webb van Eberhardt Walnut St Pilgrim Baptist Church

Girl Scout Leader Course Offered at Civic Association

A basic course for Girl Scout Leaders and co leaders will be held Monday from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m at the Civic Association Entitled What Shall We Do The trainer will be Mrs Andy Sabo Jr Registration contact Mrs Donald Sohn at 422 0987

The Civic Association Andy Sabo Jr Donald Sohn

Liberal Leave for Christmas Across U S Armed Forces

The Pentagon announced liberal leave and early discharges for the Christmas period. Discharges dated Dec 8 to Jan 2 will occur for those with Dec 18 to Jan 2 end dates. Army holiday leave runs Dec 1 to Jan 2. Navy Marine Corps and Air Force urged to use liberal leave during holidays.

Washington Pentagon Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force

Third arson fire hits Steel Terminals again on Tytus

A storage shed behind Steel Terminals Inc at 3800 Tytus Ave was set ablaze early this morning, marking the third fire in as many months. Fire units arrived at 1 01 a.m. and estimated damage at $100, with a similar blaze previously ruled arson in August and another in July.

Steel Terminals Inc Tytus Ave Steel Terminal Donald Christman

OAPSE Plans Selling Projects in Middletown Ohio

Middletown Ohio local 232 members met to hear committee reports at Oneida Elementary School hosted by Mrs. Ethel Oaks. They organized candy rain hat and bridal book selling projects to fund charity. Next meeting a covered dish supper and gift exchange at Middletown Freshman High on December 7 at 6 30 p.m.

Middletown Ohio Oneida Elementary Ethel Oaks Middletown Freshman High

Finland starts 1971 with over one million TV license holders

At the start of 1971 Finland reported 1.06 million registered television license owners, reflecting broad TV ownership across the country. The figure highlights rising household access to broadcast signals and the expanding media landscape in the early 1970s.

Finland

Two Cars Damaged In Wilbraham Elwood Crash

A two car collision at Wilbraham Road and Elwood Street yesterday around 4 p.m. caused about 1000 dollars in damage. Linda A. Cook, 21, of 2227 Wilbraham Road, was charged with failure to yield while turning left after turning in front of William R. Runyon, 44, of 3769 Julie Drive, Franklin, who was driving east on Wilbraham.

Wilbraham Road Elwood Street Linda A. Cook Wilbraham Elwood Cook William R. Runyon Julie Franklin Runyon

Classes Set for Diabetics

Hamilton Mercy Hospital hosts the second in a series of five Thursday evening classes for diabetics and their families starting Nov 4. Registration is required via 868-2000 extension 306 during registration hours 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Hamilton Mercy Hospital

Recycling Not Dead Yet City Debates Paper Pickup Plan

City Manager Dale Helsel says recycling is in a discussion state at a City Commission meeting. Sanitation workers, delaying a proposed change, request curbside pickup as an additional duty while already working overtime. Helsel notes union negotiations differ from past approaches and stresses cooperative effort.

Dale Helsel Helsel

Older Towne Sued For 102 500 Damages

Edward Bridge and Maureen Bridge of Middletown sue Towne Properties Inc Towne Management Inc and agent Marvin Rosenberg in Butler County Common Pleas Court seeking 102 500 for injuries from a February 16 fall on an icy parking lot after alighting from a car at the Olde Towne apartment complex.

Hamilton Middletown Butler’ County Common Pleas Court Edward Bridge Maureen Bridge Park Lane Apt. B Towne Properties, Inc Towne Management, Inc Marvin Rosenberg Francis Lane Cincinnati Bridge Olde Towne

Doctors to Leave Medicare Interfering with Practice in Greenfield

In Greenfield Ohio three of seven doctors announced they will leave next month citing increasing governmental interference with medicine centered on Medicare. Drs Kenneth Upp Patrick McKibben and Wendell Garren plan moves to Presbyterian or hospital settings with Upp McKibben joining a hospital in Anderson Indiana and Garren pursuing residency training.

Greenfield, Ohio Greenfield Kenneth Upp Patrick McKibben Wendell Garren Upp McKibben Anderson Ind Garren

Audubon Designs Nature Area at Sebald Park

Middletown Audubon Society to design a 9 acre nature interpretive area at W W Sebald Park. City Commission approved the agreement with City Park Board for 36 months. The group will create preliminary designs final plan maps brochures and signs and supervise planting areas while the city provides access road gate parking and ongoing maintenance.

Middletown Audubon Society W.W. Sebald City Commission City Park Board Dale Helsel

McCulloch Signals Possible Return to Congress

Washington AP report says Rep. William M. McCulloch of Ohio, age 70, may cancel his retirement plan after a fall and recovery. He remains active daily in his office and notes continued improvement since last year’s health scare. McCulloch, a veteran Republican, has 12 terms in Congress and played a key role in civil rights and anti crime legislation.

Glen Gardner Cincinnatus N.Y Greene Cortland County Washington William M. McCulloch Piqua Ohio Congress Hale Hearty McCulloch Donald B. Laws

Apartment Looted on Central Avenue Break In

Police report a portable television stereo phonograph two speakers and several record albums taken from Evelyn Dennis and Debbie Barr apt 2 1418 Central Ave last night. Entry gained by prying front door lock with a punch or screwdriver. A shotgun was stolen from 1200 Young St after entry forced via kitchen window with a pry bar from Earl Bryant residence.

Central Avenue Evelyn Dennis Debbie Barr Apt. 2 Central Ave Young St Earl Bryant

Town Meeting Tonight Hears Franklin Candidates

Franklin city council and school board candidates will meet at the high school cafe tonight at % p.m. to discuss the 6 mill operating levy plus a 4 mill renewal. The event is sponsored by DARE.

Franklin Franklin City Council Dare Organization

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