Defunct Coal Trade Shrinks in Middletown Market
Norval Diver E H Hopple and J L Glass of Middletown coal firms say King Coal is dying as demand falls. Coal shipments drop from 90 000 tons yearly to about 4 000 amid fuel shifts to gas electric and oil and rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole King
Peple
Norval Diver
Diver Feed & Coal Co
First Avenue
E.H. Hopple
Hatfield Coal Co
Wooldlawn Avenue
J.L. Glass
Middletown Ice and Coal Co
Curtis
King ‘‘Coal
Middletown
King ‘Coal
Glass
Hopple
King
Diver
Sheckler
Armco Steel Pays 1970 Tax Bill in Butler County Ohio
Armco Steel Corp presented a 6.06 million dollar tax check to Butler County Treasurer Mark Wendell as the final installment of 7.32 million dollars in county taxes for 1970. The 10.8 percent rise over 1969 reflects higher rates and a larger tax duplicate, with most funds going to Middletown School District and local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Armco Steel Corp
Mark Wendell
Fred van Scoyoc
Armco
Wendell
van Scoyce
War Scoyce
Middletown
van Scoyoc
Inland Waterway Commerce Moves 15 Percent by Barges
Fifteen percent of United States domestic commerce is moved by barges pushed by towboats on inland waters or pulled by tugs on sea routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Mason Village Council Approves One Percent Income Tax
Mason village council approves a one per cent income tax to fund city services. The tax applies to earners in Mason, with first collection slated Jan. 1, 1971 if unopposed, or a spring referendum if 10 per cent of voters oppose. Revenue supports streets safety and debt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Donald Mollman
Council
Dayton Water Chief Named to Lead Conservancy
Dayton water department director William T. Eliffert 54 will become head of the Miami Conservancy District replacing the late Max L. Mitchell. Bennet Coy says the choice reflects Eliffert strong regional focus and expertise in water quality and intercommunity relations. Eliffert began in public service after Purdue and a career with the U S Public Health Service and Army and served as Dayton water director since 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Miami Conservancy District
Conservancy
William T. Eliffert
Water Department
Max L. Mitchell
Eiffert
L. Bennett Coy
Bill Eiffert
Purdue University
Dayton Plan Board and Zoning Appeals Board
U.S. Public Health Service
Army
Washington State Department of Health
Kitsap County
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Schedule mixup forces Head Start class move
The Head Start afternoon class must relocate from United Missionary Baptist Church to First Baptist Church at 119 S Main St due to scheduling misunderstandings. CAC funds require two days to recruit volunteers. 20 drivers and 10 substitutes are sought plus a coordinator, with a 10 cent per mile fee for school-to-morning-class rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Missionary Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
S. Main
Board of Deacons
Main Street
Community Action Commission
CAC
Faith King
Hamilton
Peasttown School
Methodist Church
Broad Street
$980 Taken In County Break-Ins
Police report five break-ins in Butler County over the last 24 hours with losses totaling more than $980. Items include a four speed transmission and auto parts from Cohen's Auto Parts. a TV set and coins from Justene Humfleet. fishing gear from Edwin Franklin. a car battery from John Davidson. and a change haul from a soft drink machine and a pay phone at Marshall Elementary School.
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Hamilton
Butler County
Cohen's Auto Parts
Yankee Road
Middletown
Justene Humfleet
Harris Road
Somerville
Edwin Franklin
Gephart Road
John Davidson
Kyles Station Road
Marshall Elementary School
Oxford-Millville Road
Oxford
Dan Kothe Receives Silver Service Medal at Farewell
Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a farewell for retiring City Manager Dan Kothe at the Manchester Motor Inn. Edward Barker presented a silver service to honor Kothe’s tenure since becoming city manager in 1964 and his service to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Kothe
Middletown Area
Fire incidents reported across multiple locations
Fire records show incidents at 903 Columbia Ave Roy Chasveen 16 unconscious transported by ambulance, Armco yard drain pit torch caused fire with no damage, 131 S Broad St oil furnace on basement floor with no damage, and 1347 Central Ave resident Clarence Harris ill remained on scene.
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Columbia Ave
Roy Chasveen
Yankee Road
Armco
S. Broad St
Ethel Morris
Central Ave
Clarence Harris
Maud- Hughes Road
West Chester
Ill
Mom in Court Over Lethal Pills Case
A Middletown Hospital physician said a 4 year old girl who swallowed a lethal dose of Torranil antidepressant pills is expected to survive though remains in serious condition. Gretchen McIntosh 35 faces municipal court on charges of child abuse resisting arrest and disorderly conduct after admitting giving the pills to her two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
Michelle McIntosh
Gretchen McIntosh
Baltimore St
Marsha McIntosh
Gail Vasquez
Mrs
Ptl
Ronald Reifnsider
Meet Your Candidates Luncheon Set for October 15
A "Meet Your Candidates" luncheon will be held at noon October 15 at the Manchester Motor Inn to acquaint the public with candidates on the November ballot. All candidates including governor and senator invites, with equal time for opponents and Q A. Three state ballot issues explained. Tickets $2.75 on sale next Monday at the hotel desk, chamber office, or from LWV and chamber members. Contact Millard Bechtel at 422-1421 or Chamber office at 422-4551.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Motor Inn
League of Women Voters
Middletown Area
Chamber
League and Chamber
Millard Bechtel
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Armco Steel
Sun
Navan
Studio Theatre
Wood
Technicolor
Warner Bros
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