City rejects costly incinerator plan for waste disposal
Middletown officials say the city will not pursue a new incinerator on Layhigh Road built by Rumpke. City Manager Charles Thompson cites high costs and long transport, preferring sanitary landfills. The current landfill near Main Street nears capacity and the Miami Conservancy District opposes the present site.
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Mor gan named state editor at Middletown Journal
The Middletown Journal announces Frank D. Morgan as state editor. Fred Sennet becomes police reporter, Ted Pollard shifts to Miami Valley reporter, and Jim Friend joins sports staff. Morgan joined The Journal in 1960, Sennet joined 1941, Pollard in 1962, and Friend, 21, comes from Sidney Daily News.
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Middletown Journal
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Journal
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Miami Valley
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Miami University
Cleveland Press
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Middletown High School
Eileen
Vannest Ave
Pollard
Western Star
Lebanon
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio State
Jim Friend
Sidney Daily News
Friend
Jewelry theft at shopping center shop
Rings valued about 1500 dollars were stolen from Mayors Jewelry Store at the shopping center. Employee Morton Zeif reports 26 rings taken and suspects two men who loitered in the shop shortly before the loss was discovered.
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Morton Zeif
Police Briefs Report Window Damage and Shooting Incident
Herr Pennington owner of the OK Barber Shop reported two windows smashed by rocks yesterday afternoon. Rosa Moore of 1298 Garfield St said a gunfire incident at York Ave and Garfield St at 1 am Saturday involved five shots fired toward her.
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Central Ave
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Deaths and Funerals Motte Haedix 84 Middletown resident
Motte Haedix age 84 of Middletown died yesterday at Middletown Hospital after 11 weeks hospitalization. Survived by two daughters Fula Stee and Betrice Herman. three sons Kelly Reave and William. a brother Bradley Duneil. a sister Mrs Kate Robertson. 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements with Joseph R. Baker & Sons. Services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with burial Springboro Cemetery.
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Jacoby Ave
Middletown Hospital
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Jerry
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First Christian Church
Fula Stee
Betrice Herman
Middletown
Kelly and
Reave
Wiliam
Payton
Bradley Duneil
Charleston
Ind
Mirs Kate Robertson
Hazard
Funeral services for 7 year old Prentice Mitchell
Gratis community church service set for 2 pm Tuesday at the Methodist Church for Prentice Mitchell 7 dying after a tractor accident on his farm east of Gratis. Survived by wife Audrey daughter Bertha brother Harvey of Paducah five sisters. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation at Zimmerman Funeral Home Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm and at the church after 1 pm Tuesday.
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Pracey
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Mrs. F. Kesselring Dies. Middletown Teacher Remembered
Mrs F Kesselring age 9 mother of Middletown High School biology teacher Harold Kesselring died in Itasco Ul yesterday. She lived at 2012 S Sutphin St and taught at the high school. Services tentatively set for Tuesday in Tiasen. Donations to First EFUB Church building fund asked in lieu of flowers.
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Tiasen
Minor Damage In Two City Accidents Saturday
Police logged two minor accidents on city streets Saturday afternoon. Eunice M. Warmoth, 17, of 4115 Helton Drive, was cited for following too closely after her car rear ended another vehicle at Central Avenue and Highview Road. Cab driver Austin Sizemore, 28, of 1109 Second Ave, was struck from the rear in the line of traffic on Central Street. Warmoth’s car sustained about 875 in damage and the cab minor damage.
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Creekview PTO To Meet Tuesday
Creekview School PTO schedules a Tuesday 7:30 p.m. meeting in the school auditorium to firm final plans for a paper drive and October fall dance. Mike Mitsoff says a school board member will discuss the tax levy renewal on the November 6 ballot, followed by an open house for parents to meet teachers with refreshments.
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Harmony Masters 92 Dies After Short Illness at Local Hospital
Harmony Masters age 92 died at 2 p m Saturday at Middletown Hospital after a two week stay. A retired farmer, he lived in Springboro most of his life. His wife Caroline preceded him in death 12 years ago. Surviving are two daughters Vere Freda Fendersmith and Clara Gilpin both of Springboro. three sons Clifford of Miamisburg Marion of Springboro and Donald of Kettering. 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
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Kettering
Degree Set For Johnston by UC Convocation
Cincinnati AP report notes University of Cincinnati will award Logan T Johnston, Armco Steel Corp. president, an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science and he will deliver the main convocation speech next Tuesday.
Move to abolish the exclamation print shocks few
A campaign to end exclamation point usage gains traction with critics noting the decline of surprise in daily life as expressions become more muted. The push underscores broader shifts in language style and media tone.
Nutty-Nine From WSAI Coming Here
WSAI's Nutty-Nine will receive a royal welcome in Middletown for a charity softball doubleheader with the police department at Goldman Park. A motorcycle escort will meet the group and guide them to the park. WSAI DJs Dusty Rhodes Mark Edward Gene Austin and Paul Purdon will play both the police and Stag's Place. Proceeds go to the Salvation Army and Cancer Society. Tickets are 50 cents and available from any policeman.
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Cancer Society
Six Months Is Age Limit Clarified
Valley Page corrects vaccine note to state that Sabin vaccination is urged for those over the age of six months, not six years. The error flipped the intended age range, prompting today’s clarification for readers and health workers.
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