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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1977
Page
2
The Middletown Butler County American Cancer Society unit announced a 1977 Crusade total of 62,558.17, surpassing last year's 61,028.14. Dr Ann Dyer resigned as vice president after 16 years. Dr James Stewart becomes new VP.
Warren County commissioners plan to review the 1978 budget for the Humane Association of Warren County before a meeting to resolve funding for the county animal shelter. The group sought 7000 to cover year end expenses. the session was postponed and rescheduled for October 11 after the 1978 budget was not ready.
William J. Ellis 47 collapsed while golfing at Weatherwax Golf Course and died at Middletown Hospital. He worked 27 years at Aeronca and served in the Korean War. survivors include wife Virgie and children Claudia Mark and Gregory. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday at McCoy Leffler with burial Woodside Cemetery. Other notices recall deaths of Mrs. Mary Belle Garrett 83, Mrs. Helen McGee 40, Mrs. Josephine Galeese 72, and others with services and burial details in Middletown and nearby communities.
Edgewood High School announces a homecoming parade themed Disney on Parade starting Friday at 5 p.m. from Seven Mile to Trenton before the Edgewood vs Franklin game. A dance follows Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. in the high school gym with the Ron Purvis Band. Admission is 2.50 for a single and 3.50 for a couple.
Lebanon trooper Brad Wilson recovered his fifth stolen vehicle on I 71 early this morning after stopping a speeding and defective light driver. The vehicle thefts originated in Waco Texas and the suspect was en route to New Jersey. Wilson is a Delaware Ohio native, Navy veteran of four years, and 1973 academy graduate.
Monroe religious groups organize a 15 mile CROP walk starting Saturday at 9 am from First National Bank. About 150 participants have registered, with sponsors pledging per mile to support Christian Rural Overseas Program projects. Checkpoints verify walkers’ progress along the route.
Pat Baldwin, 35, of 310 West Park Street, was taken to Middletown Hospital after a two car collision at S Verity Parkway and Lafayette Avenue at 8 30 this morning. Walter Fall, 62, of 200 Stanley Street, was charged with failure to yield on a left turn after his car was struck when the other driver braked and slid into his vehicle. Both cars were badly damaged and towed from the scene.
MANY has set aside 6100 to aid needy children with clothing school supplies and essentials during the current school year. President Haselton announced at the annual meeting noting 4300 will go to Middletown schools Fenwick Madison and Edgewood each receive 500. The organization honors founder Calvin W. Verity and reports merchant voucher programs and modest local fundraising.
Jerold R. Schuyler of 413 Burton Road was nominated to receive the Masonic 33rd Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Northern jurisdiction. He will be the ninth Middletown Mason to earn the honor at the Cincinnati convocation. Schuyler is active in Temple's board of trustees and Jefferson Lodge 90 F&A, retired after 37 years in Diamond International power division, and a 54 year Faith Methodist Church member serving as governor of Ohio's 19th district, Order of Demolay.
The Cancer Society sponsored event will start between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Breiel Boulevard and Nelson Road. Participants can ride up to 50 miles with tax deductible sponsor contributions. The route passes Manchester Manor and riders receive a patch with prizes and recognition in several categories.
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