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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1973

Page

2

Butler County ADC housing allowance changes ease unit size factor

Butler County adjusts Aid to Families with Dependent Children rules. 3 000 families will receive the maximum housing allowance for their family size regardless of apartment size. About 40 percent are Middletown area families. Retroactive checks will cover September 1, with new rules effective now.

Hamilton Butler County Middletown Area William Schaffner County Welfare Department Schaffner ADC

Monroe Council outlines funds

Monroe Village Council approves 11,534 revenue sharing for 1974 and contracts three road repairs without bids due to year end. It earmarks 4,000 for a police cruiser 3,000 for a pickup 3,000 for village trucks radio system and 1,534 for cemetery land.

Dan Ritchey Journal Monroe Office of Revenue Sharing Gordon Reed Finance Committee Betty Ex Cemetery Capital Improvements William Grant Reed

Honey Festival Opens Tomorrow in Lebanon with Full Schedule

The sixth annual Ohio Honey Festival in Lebanon runs daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with booths, rides, and demonstrations. Judging of the art exhibit begins at 11 a.m. with judges Paul Scardina and Dick George. Evening events include live music, a festival parade, and the crowning of the queen and Little Miss Honey Bee.

Lebanon Ohio Paul Scardina Middletown Dick George Don Cook Steve Hoffman Cunningham School of Dance Perfod Spen Grandma Sadie’ S Kitchen Clermont Clippers Barbershop Quartet Lam Nimo Gem City Sweet Adalines Johnny and Garnetta Pollock

Bicycle rider struck by car on Highland Street

David Tucker, 12, of 2212 Highland St., was treated at Middletown Hospital for head cuts after being hit by a car driven by George Armour, 52, of 407 Beechwood Dr., at 4 35 p m on Highland Street. Armour said he saw two riders and swerved leaving 60 feet of skid marks.

David Tucker Highland St Middletown Hospital Highland Street George Armour Beechwood Drive Trenton Tucker Armour

Woman Hurt in Broadside Collision at Clinton and Central

Middletown police reported Matilda H. Wenzel, 62, of 613 Richardson Drive, injured in a side impact at 1:25 p.m. at Central Avenue and Clinton Street. The other driver, Robert C. Lee, 46, of 4335 Pennswood Drive, was said to have had a green light according to four witnesses.

Middletown Middletown Hospital Central Avenue Clinton Street Matilda H. Wenzel Richardson Drive Robert C. Lee Pennswood Drive Lee

Trash fire and electrical short cause minor damages

A cigarette sparked a trash fire yesterday at 1813 Columbia Ave in the rear yard of Helen Kalnai. At 710 Park Drive, a fan electrical short caused $50 damage to William Bowling's home.

Columbia Ave Helen Kalnai Park Drive William Bowling

Middletown Man Ben Torbert Dies After Hospital Incident

Benjamin Torbert 50 of 1419 Young St died Tuesday after a heart attack on the job at Middletown Hospital where he worked as an orderly. He formerly lived in Alabama, served in World War II, and was a member of American Legion Post 321. Surviving wife Annie, a son Benjamin Jr., three daughters, a brother Eugene, a sister Mamie Torbert, and three grandchildren. Arrangements are at Joel F. Bailey & Sons Funeral Home.

Benjamin Torbert Young St Middletown Hospital Torbert Alabama Middletown American Legion Annie Benjamin Jr Juanita Banks Vivian Hart Sylvia Eugene Mamie Torbert Joel F. Bailey & Sons Funeral Home

Frank Kimberlin dies. Lebanon civic figure sought city seat

Frank R. Kimberlin 46 of 20 North Lane died of a heart attack at home. He filed for a Lebanon City Commission seat, a third bid to become the first Black member. He was active in the Elks and Bessie Davis Center, worked at Dayton's Defense Electronic Supply Center, and is survived by a large family. Visitation Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. with an Elks service at 8 p.m. Friday service at Oswald Funeral Home and Lebanon Cemetery burial.

Lebanon Frank R. Kimberlin North Lane Oswald Lebanon Cemetery Elks Lodge Kimberlin Lebanon City

Clearcreek schools keep lunch prices. review later

The Clearcreek Board of Education voted to keep lunch prices steady for now. Elementary meals stay 40 cents, high school 45 cents, adults 50 cents, with extra milk at 10 cents to avoid losses.

Peggy Weaver Springboro Clearcreek Board of Education Clearcreek

Stolen bicycle reports and wallet losses near McKinley Middle

A McKinley Middle School student reported a bicycle stolen from school grounds yesterday morning. Debbie Wilson and others, including Robert Butts and Michael Gall, also reported bicycle thefts. Two men reported lost wallets, Bocie Elieff and Thack Martin, with details of items stolen. Robert Lewis reported a $25 car battery theft. About half of the total protein in a man’s diet comes from cereals.

McKinley Middle School Debbie Wilson Park St Robert Butts S. Breiel Blvd Michael Gall Bexley Drive Bocie Elieff Lafayette Ave Ayr-Way S. University Blvd Thack Martin W. State St Trenton King Kwik Minit Tytus Ave Robert Lewis 18Th Ave

Three Hurt In Two Car Crash In Middletown

A 16 year old girl driving north on N Verity Parkway slowed to turn left and was struck from behind by Otis Baker Jr. of Cincinnati Dayton Road. The car she drove and the Baker car sustained damage totaling about 2750 and 750 dollars respectively. Cheryl Chamberlain 16 suffered arm and head injuries. Her father Carl Chamberlain 42 and Richard Carter 30 of Germantown also treated for injuries. All were released after treatment. Baker was cited for following too closely.

Middletown Hospital N. Verity Parkway Cheryl Chamberlain Queen Ave Carl Chamberlain Richard Carter Germantown Curry Ford Otis Baker Jr Cincinnati-Dayton Road Baker Chamberlain Girl

Trial motion overturned in Stevens murder case

Hamilton Common Pleas Judge Fred B. Cramer overruled a new trial motion for Richard L. Stevens who was found guilty May 13 of second degree murder in Middletown. Stevens, of Dayton, received life imprisonment and was returned to Chillicothe Correctional Institution. Attorney Tony Valen plans direct appeal or habeas corpus and requested an appeal bond. Cramer will decide within two weeks with Valen and Carl Morgenstern appointed to represent on appeal in Middletown.

Hamilton Dayton Middletown James E. McGee Cramer Valen Carl Morgenstern Stevens

17 Year Old Franklin Girl Bound For Adult Trial In Murder Case

Franklin 17 year old Margie Ward Lamb was certified to be tried as an adult on a second degree murder charge for allegedly aiding the death of her 20 month old daughter Jessie Lamb on August 2. Probate judge H William Bowers found probate cause and ruled no juvenile facility could rehabilitate her. She remains in sheriff custody awaiting a hearing. James Abney 19 Pennyroyal Road Franklin also faces a second degree murder charge and a pre trial hearing is set for September 12.

Betty Ex Council Board of Public Affairs Reed C.W. Walker S. Old Street Park Greentree Road I-75 Garver Road Lebanon Warren County H. William Bowers Franklin Margie Ward Lamb Jessie Lamb Bowers Common Pleas Court James Abney Pennyroyal Road Abney

Middletown High School Counseling Extends Hours Monthly

Middletown High School will keep its counseling department open one evening per month from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday, starting tomorrow. The goal is to discuss opening of school difficulties and to meet or talk by telephone with any parent. Three new counselors join this year to assist families.

Middletown High School

Hamilton issues murder warrant for Arlo Barger

Hamilton police issue a warrant for Arlo Barger 1865 Pershing Ave for the death of Larry Gene Burney 26 of Hamilton. Burney died at the Turf Club 1318 Edison Ave after witnesses said he fell from a bar stool and collapsed. He is charged with second degree murder. Victor Mills 27 436 East Ave is charged with giving false information to police officers.

Hamilton Arlo Barger Pershing Ave Larry Gene Burney Burney Turf Club Edison Ave Victor Mills East Ave

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