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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1971

Page

2

Preble Shawnee Board Faces Oct Shutdown With New Levy Plan

Preble Shawanee board met all day as schools near a shutdown set for Oct. 31. A 4 mill levy passed last December for a new salary schedule and operating costs, with a state advance possible if a levy is placed on the November ballot. The district plans an 8.5 mill renewal on Nov. 2 and a new levy to keep operations in the black, potentially reopening Nov. 3 if approved.

Preble-Shawnee Dougherty W. R. Dougherty Board of Elections Ohio Preble

Campus Speech Day set for October fifth on Miami Middletown campus

Miami University Middletown schedules a public Speech Day on October 5 themed The Challenge of Communication. The program in Logan Johnston Hall includes a debate on brainwashing, an oral interpretation showcase, an encounter groups demonstration, and a community campus panel with local media and university officials. It aims to expand mutual understanding among community elements, students, and faculty.

Middletown Miami University Logan Johnston Hall Sue DeWine The American University Forensics Spencer Leiterman Human Relations Institute University of Cincinnati Bill Hart WPFB Jim Mills Middletown Journal Harold Nadel KAOS Robert T. Howard Miami Office of Public Information Gary Short Florence St Jackie Peters Brestford Ave Trenton John Leach Eyler Drive Springboro Gary Richardson Gratis Road Camden Les Bill Landen Harrison St

Central State names head of new University Relations office

Walter G. Sellers, director of development and alumni affairs at Central State University, was chosen to lead the universitys new Office of University Relations. He will oversee information services, sports publicity and the print shop in addition to his existing duties.

Wilberforce Ohio Walter G. Sellers Central State University Sellers

Carlisle Police Phone Goes 24 Hours In Carlisle

The Carlisle Police Department now answers calls 24 hours a day at the same number 746 9200 with the line manned by the Warren County sheriff's office in Lebanon. Sheriff Roy Wallace proposed the system last November and initial installation faced delays. Monthly cost is 62 dollars with a 20 dollar saving from eliminating a home phone for the police chief. Fire dispatching remains by the Franklin department.

Carlisle Lebanon Warren County Sheriff's Office Roy Wallace United Telephone Co Franklin Department

Motorcycle rider in Middletown hospitalized after 3 PM crash

Hart Shelby E. Keller, 33, of 4120 Vannest Ave., remained in fair condition at Middletown Hospital after his motorcycle ran off University Boulevard at Yankee Road. He appeared to steer backward and struck a curb and gutter plate, causing 125 feet of pavement damage and a 75-foot slide before stopping in the southbound lane.

Shelby E. Keller Vannest Ave Middletown Hospital University Boulevard Yankee Road Keller University

Stolen Stradivarius Violin Recovered in Buffalo Area

A Stradivarius violin valued at 835000 was recovered after a man claimed he bought it for 15 on a street corner. John Scanlon of West Seneca turned over the 1723 instrument to Amherst police, after learning it was stolen from a professor's car. Donald L. Weinerstein, UB music professor and first violinist of the Cleveland Quartet, expressed relief at the recovery.

Buffalo Amherst John Scanlon West Sejeca Donald L. Weinerstein University of Buffalo Cleveland Quartet

Community Center Fall Program Starts At Lafayette Center

Middletown Community Center launches fall activities five days a week for all ages at Lafayette Avenue and Minnesota Street. Youth 13 and under have a 3 30 to 5 30 p m slot with arts and crafts dancing sports and games while older participants access gym time evenings and weekend rentals. The advisory board meets in November to elect new members with contact for leagues and room rentals given as Fitzpatrick 423 6481.

Middletown Community Center Lafayette Avenue Minnesota Street Jack Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrik Fitzpatrick Middletown Community Center Advisory Board

Deaths and Funerals Sergeant Wathen Military Rites Set

Sergeant Ronald L. Wathen 22. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Augustine Church then Germantown Cemetery with Wright Patterson AFB honor guard. Burial follows. Funeral Home visitation today 5 to 9 pm. Wathen died in a car crash near Van Buren Maine after a Vietnam tour. He was stationed at Loring AFB Maine. He is survived by his parents and siblings.

Germantown Ronald L. Wathen Raymond Wathen Elm St St. Augustine Catholic Church Germantown Cemetery Wright- Patterson Air Force Base John A. Arpp Wathen van Buren Loring Afb

Death of Geoge Fugate Reported in Butler County

Geoge Fugate aged 55 of 221 Park Street was found dead at home yesterday afternoon from natural causes. Butler County coroner Dr. Garret J. Boone said Fugate had likely been dead several days, possibly since Thursday. He was a native of Breathit County Kentucky and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Byrne.

Geoge Fugate Park St Garret J. Boone Butler County Fugate Breathit County Shirley Byrne

Death of Leon Howard Former resident of West Carrollton

Leon Howard 46 of 40 Hazelwood West Carrollton died yesterday morning at Kettering Memorial Hospital in Kettering He is survived by his mother Estie Howard of Middletown wife Opal two sons Daniel Dayton Wade West Carrollton two brothers Grady Detroit Fred Middletown three sisters Ova Wolffrum Middletown Ocie Bowman Dayton and Othetta Nickell West Elkton and three grandchildren.

Leon Howard Hazelwood West Carrollton Kettering Memorial Hospital Kettering Estie Howard Middletown Opal Daniel Dayton Wade Grady Detroit Fred Ova Wolffrum Ocie Bowman Othetta Nickell West Elkton

Rosedale PTO Sets Meetings

The Rosedale PTO schedules a 7 30 p.m. rap session in the cafeteria on Tuesday October 12 to discuss current problems with parents and teachers. An open house and short business meeting is planned for November 9 in the school gym.

Rosedale Pto Joe Snow PTO Snow Bill Bootz al Karchner Barb Dabkowski Toby Valen Kay and Bob Ferris Mary Bootz Phyllis Wilder Tony Greco Evelyn Cohen Bill Clements Ways and Means

Fire incidents report with injuries and property damage

At 12 43 p m yesterday Mrs Betty Rish 49 of 6502 Sycamore Rd Trenton Ill was taken to Middletown Hospital by ambulance after a fire. Later two trees were set alight on Reinartz Blvd with no damage. An unoccupied Penn Central trailer on Auburn St sustained 1000 damage from children playing with matches.

Twin Fair Betty Rish Sycamore Road Trenton Middletown Hospital Reinartz Boulevard Auburn Street Penn Central Railroad

Ohio Surgeons Elect Officers

Dr. Charles Lovingood of Dayton was named president elect of the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Surgeons and Dr. Mary Martin of Cincinnati installed as president for the coming year. Also elected were Dr. P. John Robecheck of Cleveland treasurer and Dr. William Flynn of Youngstown secretary at the chapter's 16th annual meeting.

Toledo, Ohio Charles Lovingood Dayton Ohio American College of Surgeons Mary Martin Cincinnati P. John Robecheck Cleveland William Flynn Youngstown

Ohio approves grant for Ironton courthouse renovation

A $4,341 grant from the Ohio Department of Urban Affairs is approved to fund renovations of the Lawrence County Courthouse in Ironton.

Columbus, Ohio Lawrence County Ironton Ohio Department of Urban Affairs

Mrs Caroline Burger 85 Died At Home Lebanon

Mrs Caroline Burger 85 of 446 East Main Street Lebanon died yesterday at her home. She is survived by daughter Helen DuBois and sister Florence Carter. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oswald Funeral Home with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery Mason. Visitation Monday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Oswald.

Lebanon Caroline Burger E. Main St Helen DuBois Florence Carter Roachester Oswald Rose Hill Cemetery Mason Oswald Funeral Home

Miami University enrollment swells amid scarce jobs

Miami University president Phillip Shriver links the unusually large fall head count to a weak job market. Enrollment after three days reached 13 066, about 500 above forecast, with gains in upperclassmen and transfers from Hamilton and Middletown campuses. He notes 85 percent of 1971 graduates placed in jobs and the board agrees to one formal June commencement with informal ceremonies after fall and winter terms.

Oxford Miami University Phillip Shriver Dr. Shriver Miami Hamilton Middletown

54 Patrolmen Set To Graduate

The Ohio Highway Patrol Academy will graduate 54 new officers in ceremonies at the academy next Friday. It will be the 92nd class graduated by the Patrol, and Gov. John J. Gilligan will attend the ceremonies.

Ohio Highway Patrol Academy John J. Gilligan

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