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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1978
Page
2
AFSCME Local workers at the Cincinnati Zoo returned to work after approving a three year wage pact. About 47 members had walked off, insisting on an animal care clause to protect duties during any stoppage. The deal provides 8.5, 6, and 8 percent raises across three years with improved fringe benefits.
Forty three adult Scouts including 16 from the Mound Builders Area Council begin wood badge training offered by the local council at Camp Hook Bay Moyer. The course runs over six weeks across three weekends with patrols and meals, mirroring the management training goals in an outdoor setting.
The obituary items list several recent deaths across Middletown and nearby towns. Mrs. Mathis, a Lexington resident and former Middletown resident, dies after a brief illness with a funeral in Middletown and burial in Woodside Cemetery. Roy Swartz of Middletown dies at 66, with local arrangements by McCoy Letter Funeral Home. William H. Caskey dies at Middletown Hospital after 52 years in the community, burial at Joseph R Haker Funeral Home. Mrs Billie V Carpenter of Sarasota formerly Middletown dies. services in Middletown with burial in Butler County Memorial Park. Willard Woodward of Otterbein Home dies. services arranged by Noakes Funeral Home. Loren Crosthwaite of Camden dies. survivors include wife Martha and several children, services at Northside Chapel First Church of God and Fairview Cemetery. Judy Anne Bond of Dayton dies. services in Franklin, with survivors including brother James RK, sister Linda Kiene, and Tampa grandparents. Ruth Shoemaker of Dayton dies. services in Beattyville, Ky, with burial at Beattyville Riverview Cemetery.
Village Council raised complaints about open storage doors at Pettit Building and questioned DP amp L trench safety and bonding. Mayor Moler noted need to patch streets and update contractor rules while service crews prepare winter equipment and lock storage areas. Doug Fellabaum questioned enforcement of village policies.
Attorneys for Conrad Peaks 22 say he was at 5466 Hoover Ave Dayton when Ledford 50 was shot at Ledford's grocery on Germantown Road April 27. Peaks pleads innocent and a jury trial is set before Butler County Common Pleas Judge Robert Marrs. alibi notice filed with the court.
TRENTON The Trenton Area Commercial and Industrial Development Committee set several goals for 1978 at a Tuesday City Council meeting. Members agreed to update the city business directory and 1970 master plan nearing completion, survey businesses about future plans, seek a community profile brochure from Cincinnati Gas and Electric, meet with an Ohio Department of Economic and Community Development rep about state tax incentives, and consider restructuring the committee.
The American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon offers six top prizes with adult and under-17 divisions. First place in each category can choose between a $500 savings passbook or a Honda Moped, with a second prize option assigned if not chosen. Third prizes are 10 speeds, and all riders receive gear and certificates. Early birds have a portable TV and a $25 Savings Bond. Riders must raise funds by November 1 to qualify.
City commissioners approved three promotions in the Middletown Division of Fire last night. Assistant Chief William Erb 51 receives the top post after the retirement of Scottie Cox. Roger South becomes deputy chief and Ronald Parker captain. Keith Eugene Bryant also sworn in as lieutenant. Referrals detail Erb and South long service records and certifications.
The second performance of Tales of the Brothers Grimm runs Saturday at City Centre Mart as part of a September run by Peanut Butler Theatre. Annie Dinerman performs original songs and leads the cast with favorites like Brementown Musicians and Clever Gretel. Tickets cost 2.50, with prebooked orders accepted at 423-6549.
A sidelined line notes that wolverine pelts inspire Eskimos to dress in the boldest skin garments. The claim emphasizes the animal as a symbol of ruggedness and status in traditional attire.
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