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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1973
Page
2
Miami University Middletown Campus expects about 1900 students this year under Campus Director Eugene Bennett. The two year drop followed by a rising trend reflects increased recruiting, higher commuting appeal, and a shift to a female majority as the draft ends.
James Barron Carey founder of the IUE died at his home in Silver Spring at age 64. An IUE official said death was tentatively attributed to a heart attack. Carey organized the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers in 1936 and led the CIO civil rights committee for 13 years.
The community records multiple death notices and funeral details: Rader Back 52 of 6679 Germantown Road died 11:20 a.m. Tuesday at Middletown Hospital. Miss Alice Marie Fishbaugh 82 of 13 Crawford St. died at Middletown Hospital. Carl H. Steinbach 79 of 604 Kenridge Drive funeral Friday in Batavia. Charles L. Switzer 82 formerly of Middletown died in Dayton. Leo Crabtree Jr. 29 of 272 Bradley Drive killed in a crash near Miamisburg. Mrs Mattie V Hawkins 78 of 295 S Maid St. funeral Thursday in Waynesville. Alvin R Warden 66 of Milford funeral held today. Marie Paxton 70 of 224 Main St. Mass Thursday in Chicago. Nellie Fresch 87 formerly of 604 Sycamore St. Mass today. Katherine Wehr 61 4350 Millikin Road services Friday.
Robert Jones, 37, of Webster Street, had several teeth knocked out and hand cuts after his car was hit on the side by Jerry Mays, 21, who was cited for driving left of center. Jones was treated at Middletown Hospital. damage totaled $500 to Mays’ vehicle and Jones’ car was a total loss.
Armco Steel Corp employees from the Middletown plants staged a peaceful march in front of the Curtis Street offices to press for upcoming wage negotiations. Rallied by AEIF president Ralph McKenzie, about 150 to 200 workers from the Middletown Metal Products Division and Middletown Works participated amid contact over a new labor contract and a potential Customer Assurance Plan.
The Ohio Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a 19 year old Hamilton man, Dee Brenneman, received a fair plea after Darke County Judge Howard Eley overturned a Marrs sentence. Prosecutor Holcomb called Marrs prejudiced by a public drug policy and argued a retrial by a different court was invalid. Brenneman remains out on bond and employed as an electrician in California.
In a nine page opinion Judge Fred B. Cramer denied LeRoy E. Stubbs of Camden a set aside of his auto accident settlement with Mary Opal Swick of Hamilton. Stubbs settled for 485.85 without attorney help after negotiating with the insurer. The judge warned against DIY settlements and found no fraud or misrepresentation by the insurer.
The Warren County Humane Society organized with five committees including animal welfare chaired by Diane Ulrich and finance chaired by Bessie Knedler. Lorene Steele announced a $2,000 donation and more than 90 members, with plans for a county shelter contract and higher dog license fees. A fundraising rummage sale was tentatively set for October 27.
City residents are reminded not to burn leaves in open fires as a long standing ordinance prohibits such burning since April 14 1954. Leaf pickup schedules will be announced by the street division director Richard Goecke notes composting is encouraged and leaves may be delivered to homes.
A settlement appeared near as 1,750 striking teachers and 750 nonteaching staff pressed four days of talks with the school board. Court negotiations extended into the night in Mahoning County with progress on salaries fading and emphasis shifting to hiring more specialists.
Middletown area descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon Johnson aim to locate all relatives for a summer 1974 reunion. Coordinators include Louie Cox as secretary, A C Mitchell and Wilson Lindsey assisting. About 500 attendees expected, with 26 to 28 July set for Community Center meetings.
Shirley Farmer 18 of Middletown was treated at Middletown Hospital after a one car crash in Franklin. She was a passenger in a car driven by Debbie Centers 25 Catskill Drive which veered right and struck a light pole on South Main Street just north of Second Street shortly after noon.
A gas main rupture at 11:59 a.m. on Central Avenue and Moore Street triggered a fire. By 1:11 p.m. crews reported a short in lighting at King Kwik Market on 2020 Tytus Avenue.
The Lemon Township trustees meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed to 7:30 p.m. next Wednesday. Clerk Helen Brown announced today.
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