Seven die in Franklin house fire details arson doubt
Fire chief Richard Berger and Warren County prosecutor George Corcheff said arson is very unlikely in yesterday's fatal blaze at Joyce Neal's Olive Street home. Seven people died including six Neal children and Mrs Bertha Hillard. Mrs Neal in critical condition. Funeral arrangements set for Hillard and Neal children with services through Moore Cemetery.
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Franklin
Richard Berger
George Corcheff
Warren County Prosecutor’s Office
Berger
Joyce Neal
Olive Street
Sunday Jail Visits Suspended After Break-In
Butler County Sheriff reports an attempted break at the jail around 10 40 p m found a bar sawed area and four saw blades. Forty eight prisoners were searched and moved, with all visiting suspended for the next Sunday.
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Hamilton
Butler County
Harold J. Carpenter
Harry McDaniel
Carpenter
Patrolman Assigned Here After Academy Graduation
Highway patrolman Tommy J. Shannon of Columbus, part of 46 officers new to the Patrol Academy, is assigned to Post 9 on Rt. 4 between Middletown and Hamilton. The 8th class starts this week as the 85th class opens. applications are invited for eligibility including age, height, weight, vision, citizenship, and fitness.
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Tommy J. Shannon
Columbus
Patrol Academy
Rt. 4
Middletown
Hamilton
U. S
Adventures in Memory booklet offered by Chicago publisher
A Chicago publisher promotes a memory improvement method claiming it boosts business and social standing. The ad promises a free booklet titled Adventures in Memory, mailed upon request with a dime for postage, to Memory Studies, 835 Diversey, Dept. 429-119, Chicago TH 60614 Adv.
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Diversey
Dept
Chicago
Final grade report to close scrapbook page after Indy crash
Ralph Bays 33, Armco Steel employee and University of Cincinnati night student, was killed in the Allegheny Airlines crash in Indianapolis. His wife, Sondra Bays, recovered the report found near the crash scene. it had been delivered to their home by the Indianapolis post office. The grade report, tied to Bays’s academic record, will become the scrapbook’s final page.
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Ralph Bays
University of Cincinnati
Bays
Armco Steel Corp
Allegheny Airlines
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Post
Fice
Sondra
Armco
Ralph
Mary Lord Improves After Appendectomy at Middletown Hospital
City commissioner Mary Lord of 517 Orchard Street was reported in improved condition at Middletown Hospital where she was admitted last Thursday with a ruptured appendix. She underwent surgery and had been in serious condition. her mother says no visitors and nurses are kept around the clock.
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Mary Lord
Orchard St
Middletown Hospital
Miss Lord
Arthur Lord
FBI Man Speaks to Kiwanis on Happenings Since 1950
Victor Carrelli, supervisory special agent of the FBI, will address the Noon Kiwanis Club at the Manchester Motor Inn Thursday on FBI happenings since 1950. Kenneth L. Frerick is the program chairman.
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Victor Carrelli
FBI
Manchester Motor Inn
Kenneth L. Frerick
Balloons Declared Hazard by Local Fire Chief
Fire Chief Charles Hansel warned that candle hot air balloons pose legal and fire risks. He cited recent rekindled rumors and a small grass fire in an Armco parking lot as examples of the danger. Violators face fines up to 500 dollars, possible imprisonment, and civil liability for damages.
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Charles Hansel
Armco
Hansel
Tubing
Armco Steel Corp
Cabbage Heist Reported By Local Resident
Frank Natalia of 2129 Roosevelt Ave reports 106 or 12 cabbages stolen from his back yard garden after thieves climbed a seven foot fence. He says only two cabbages remain.
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Frank Natalia
Roosevelt Ave
The
Journal
County seeks alternative ballot counting as contract ends
Butler County Board of Elections faces need for a new ballot counting center after Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. terminates its five year contract on Aug 19 1970. Hamilton may provide a card reader but only one exists. Dennis Dalton's illness left no supervisor for the count at Ohio Casualty. Howard L Stoneker Jr said the firm will help locate a replacement and share available data.
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County Board of Elections
Ohio Casulty Insurance Co
Hamilton
Moser
Insurance
Ohio Casualty
Dennis Dalton
Howard L. Stoneker Jr
Raynak Resigns from Butler County Clerk post
Raynak 48 of 176 Winston Drive resigned as administrative assistant and clerk of the Butler County commissioners effective Oct. 1. A Republican, he has served as clerk since 1967 and will enter the real estate business. No successor has been named.
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Hamilton
Chester S Raynak
Winston Drive
Butler County Commissioners
Raynak
Narcotic Shipment From Local Drug Store Goes Missing
Tom Ellis of Ellis Drug Store Franklin reports a narcotics shipment mailed in August to Detroit for destruction under federal law has gone astray in the mail. He notified Franklin Police and federal narcotics agents and postal officials.
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Franklin
Tom Ellis
S. Main St
Ellis
Detroit
Jordan Excluded From City Commission Race Over Signatures
Arthur W. Jordan of 724 11th Ave loses ballot spot after Butler County Board of Elections confirms his nominating petitions had 814 signatures with only 544 registered voters, 43 short of the requirement. Four other candidates Giiden Saunders Blake and Sorrell meet signature rules. two incumbents Lewis and Van Scoyce not seeking re election.
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City Commission
Arthur W. Jordan
11Th Ave
Edna Fath
Butler County Board of Elections
Jordan
Joe B. Giiden
Eastline Drive
James Saunders
Tom Blake
Tullis Drive
Stan Sorrell
Central Ave
Joe Lewis
Fred van Scoyce
Automotive Stores Hit By Thieves
Two automotive supply stores were raided using cement rocks to smash glass. At Humble Service Center 823 S Main St a tape player AM FM tuner two speakers and 50 tape cartridges were stolen valued around 445 dollars. Performance Specialties Speed Shop 425 Tytus Ave lost two magnesium wheels. A separate report cites a home burglary on Orchard Street with a blond young man seen fleeing after breaking a storm door.
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Humble Service Center
S. Main St
Harold Henderson
Performance Specialties
Tytus Ave
Jim Margerum
Kathryn Walters
Orchard St
Decision on Football Stall Pending
No decision on resuming night football. Supt. Gene Lubera planned a decision today while attending a meeting in Kettering. Board of Education set for 7 30 p m discussion. Fenwick officials and boosters await outcome and game safety plans with police coverage debates ongoing.
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Gene Lubera
Kettering
Doty Parents Elect New President
Joe Jasper was chosen president of the Doty House Parents Teachers Therapists Organization succeeding Jim Shrout. Other officers include Mrs. Jerry Slama as program chairman, Mrs. Lewis Hobbs and Mrs. John Leffel on refreshments, and Mrs. Kathryn Walters as secretary. A meeting Thursday will cover a brief business session and a talk on Fevers in Children by Dr. Ronald Oches of the Children's Medical Center.
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Joe Jasper
The
Doty House -Parents-Teachers-Therapists Organization
Jim Shrout
JerrySlama
Lewis Hobbs
John Leffel
Kathryn Walters
Organization
Friends
Ronald Oches
Children's Medical Center
Seven Days Left To Register To Vote
The Board of Elections in the Middletown area urges residents to register within seven days for the upcoming November elections. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, with extended hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 24. Voters who have not voted in two years or who moved must re register.
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Board of Elections
Middletown
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Butch) Rossi
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