Ohio candidates pledge expanded mental health support
In Columbus the Ohio Alliance for Mental Health heard all major candidates pledge total commitment to broaden mental health programs. Democrats Gilligan Metzenbaum and Republicans Cloud Taft Jr. addressed a Sunday session, with Dr Victor M Victorof noting the candidates’ understanding and sympathy for mental health problems.
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Columbus
Ohio
U.S
John J. Gilligan
Howard Metzenbaum
Roger Cloud
Robert Taft Jr
Alliance For Mental Health
Victor M. Victorof
Round Town Fashion and Politics Mix in Ohio Notes
The column previews fashion trends for women with minis and hairpieces, mentions Roxie’s Wig Boutique and Portabello Collection. visits to Davidson's Photo Shop and First National Bank promotions. and reports on Ohio political figures Gilligan Metzenbaum Taft and Governor candidate plans to reform mental health care, plus state audit ideas.
Pythians Install Officers at Ohio Convention
Two Middletown Lafayette Lodge 37 members were installed at the Ohio Pythians convention in Cincinnati. Donald D. Treadway of Hamilton was named grand outer guard of Ohio and grand adviser of Pi Delta Pi. Dale Wysong of Trenton was installed district deputy grand chancellor of District 4.
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Lafayette Lodge 37
Knights of Pythias
Ohio Pythians
Cincinnati
Donald D. Treadway
West Elkton Road
Hamilton
Dale Wysong
E. Roger Drive
Trenton
Lafayette Lodge
Painting Receives Top Honor at Area Art Show
The Blue Vase by Mary Long won best of show at the Middletown Fine Arts Center event opening yesterday. Winners across divisions included oils Mike Williams first Marcia Barton second. watercolor Reggie Finkleman first Joan Rothermel second. graphics Karren McFillan first and second, John Rothermel third. ceramics Adelia Sebald first Louise Kindred second. Honorable mentions went to McFillan, Hursh, Fox, and the Sebalds. Sixty five pieces were shown from 61 artists to 125 attendees. show runs today through Friday 9 am to 3 pm.
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Mary Long
Monroe St
Middletown Fine Arts Center
S. Main St
Mike Williams
Marcia Barton
Reggie Finkleman
Joan Rothermel
Karren McFillan
John Rothermel
Adelia Sebald
Louise Kindred
McFillan
Margaret Hursh
Paul Fox
Louisa Popp
Lillian Sebald
Fountain Dips Trigger Ruckus in Cincinnati
Fifteen youths were arrested after police halted a fountain gathering at Tyler-Davidson Fountain in Fountain Square Cincinnati. Ten youths under 18 were turned to juvenile authorities. five faced charges of resisting an officer and disorderly conduct. More than 40 officers responded to a crowd of about 1500 as police enforced an ordinance against wading and climbing the fountain. A stone was thrown at a police cruiser. no injuries were reported.
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Cincinnati
Fountain Square
Lebanon Youths Injured In Crash
Four Lebanon youths were injured when a car left Middleboro Road, went over a fence and into a creek bed. Chris Pleasant, 15, was listed in fair condition with possible head injuries and a concussion. Richard Keever, 24, the driver, and two other passengers were treated for minor cuts and released. Keever was charged with driving excessive for conditions.
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Middleboro Road
Chris Pleasant
Crestview Drive
Clinton Memorial Hospital
Wilmington
Richard
Keever
David L. Hopkins
Oregonia Road
Linda S. Liddil
Highland Ave
Lebanon Post 83
Drama Classes Start In Middletown Parks Program
Twelve weeks of drama classes for middle and high school students begin tomorrow sponsored by the Middletown Department of Parks and Recreation. A basic drama course for grades five to eight runs Tuesdays 6 to 8 p.m. at 1400 Highland St with $10 and ends in a stage presentation. A Shakespeare class for eighth and ninth graders or returnees from last year runs Wednesdays 6 to 8 p.m. The Shakespeare course ends with a production. Instructor is Mrs. Jim Reese.
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Park Administration
Highland St
Jim Reese
Colonel Charles Stutenroth Chosen Kentucky Colonel
Statenroth of Middletown named a Kentucky colonel by Gov. Nunn in Hamilton for improving environmental quality in Kentucky and Ohio. As Armco Steel public affairs director he helped obtain federal research funding and supported state representation in the 39th District.
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Middletown
Kentucky
Louis B. Nunn
Hamilton
Stutenroth
Nunn
Ohio
Armco Steel Corp
Statenrots
Robbery Motive Sought in Slaying of Ralph Meyer
Hamilton Butler County detectives weigh robbery as a possible motive in the weekend shooting death of Ralph Meyer 41 of Pisgah. Meyer found shot three times at his home by friend William Strunk who reported no forced entry and a muffled sound. An autopsy is pending as Strunk recovers a missing weapon and Meyer’s estranged wife Kay Frances and two children are referenced. Separately Miss Georgana Reiter 21 died in a roadside park on Ohio 128 and a 39 year old Indiana man was released in connection with the case. Miss Melvira Vorbroker 27 remains hospitalized with wounds.
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Butler County
Ralph Meyer
Ruth Court
Pisgah
Meyer
Bec
William Strunk
Cincinnati - Columbus Road
U.S. 42
Harold J. Carpenter
Strunk
Georgana Reiter
Ohio 128
Here
Indiana
Miss Reiter
Melvira Vorbroker
Hunt Ave
Mercy Hospital
Middletown High School Class of 1920 50th Reunion
Thirty graduates of the class of 1920 at Middletown High School marked their 50th reunion with a dinner at the Manchester Motor Inn. The 88 graduates had attended at what is now the City Building, with original graduation at the Sorg Opera House, now the Colonial Theater. There were 51 attendees including spouses and guests. Lin Mendenhall hosted, Foster Hansel gave the welcome address, and Mary Strodtbeck chaired the event with committee members listed.
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Manchester Motor Inn
City Building
Sorg Opera House
Colonial Theater
Lin Mendenhall
Foster Hansel
Naples
Fla
Infant Greenfield Dies. Graveside Rites Held in Carlisle
Graveside services were held today for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greenfield at Carlisle Presbyterian Cemetery with Rev. Clair Beatty presiding. The child died Saturday at Barney's Children’s Medical Center Dayton after birth at St. Elizabeth Medical Center Dayton. Surviving are the parents and the maternal grandparents Hurley Kindred Carlisle. Funeral arrangements by Joseph R. Baker & Sons. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Stephen's Church.
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Greenfield
Michael Greenfield
Germantown Rt. 1
Carlisle Presbyterian Cemetery
Claire Beatty
Barney's Children’s Medical Center
Dayton
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Hurley Kindred
Carlisle
Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home
Middletown Man Joseph Sorrells Dead at 43
Joseph Sorrells 43 of 717 14th Ave died on arrival at Middletown Hospital at 9 40 pm yesterday. Born in Monroe Georgia he lived in Middletown 40 years. He is survived by his mother Rosa Sorrells and sister Helen Watson. Services set for 11 am Wednesday at Bailey Funeral Home with Rev. S S Cousin officiating. Burial at Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow 7 to 9 pm at Bailey Funeral Home.
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Joseph Sorrells
14Th Ave
Middletown Hospital
Monroe
Middletown
Rosa Sorrells
Helen Watson
Bailey Funeral Home
Memorial Masses and Services for Local Clergy and Residents
Rev Richard Donovan 43 assistant pastor of St Ann s Church celebrated Mass of the Resurrection at 10 30 a m Wednesday at St Ann s Church. William Schmidt 20 Fairfield had services at 10 a m Wednesday. Joan Nelson 57 424 S 13th St had services at 9 a m tomorrow. Vernon Cruzen Albuquerque N M formerly Hamilton.
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St. Ann's Church
William Schmidt
Fairfield
Zettler
Joan Nelson
S. 13Th St
Brown-Dawson
Vernon Cruzen
Albuquerque
N. M
Hamilton
Civitan to Hear Bank Services Presentation
Jack ONeil and Dave Habig of the First National Bank will discuss bank trust services at the Middletown Civitan Club noon meeting at the Clock Restaurant. Joe McDermott will report on the Ohio district council meeting in Columbus last weekend. George Buckwald is program chairman.
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Jack O'Neil
Dave Habig
First National Bank
Middletown
Wheels for Luggage Make Travel Easier
A travel tip advises using strap-on wheels for suitcases to reduce weight and ease transport. The device attaches securely and allows effortless rolling through airports and hotels, improving mobility during trips.
Middletown and Ashland Grant Water Quality Projects
Grants awarded to Middletown and Ashland in Kentucky fund water quality improvements. Funding supports new infrastructure upgrades, monitoring efforts, and community outreach to protect local waterways and public health.
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Middletown
Ashland
Manager Selection Nears in City Hall
City Commissioners have five candidates for the $22,000 a year post. After interviewing all, they plan to announce their choice within two weeks. Dan Rothe retires Sept 30 after six years, with a 30 day notice required. An interim manager will oversee duties until the new appointee starts.
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City Commission
Dudley Inwood
Inwood
Dan Rothe
Kothe
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