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Newspaper
Union Liberty Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1973
Page
2
The piece traces Liberty Township’s origins named by Squire John Morrow from Liberty, Pennsylvania in 1827, plus 1828 data on acreage 17783 valued at 105439, voters 255, cow population 529. It contrasts Union Township 21104 acres valued at 120220 with 315 voters and 574 cows.
Butler County has a long closed waiting list for adoption with over 200 couples seeking children. Welfare Department and Catholic Charities report 1–2 daily calls to join the list, while the number of available children remains very low. Agencies note aging children and nationwide shortages, with 15 placements so far in 1973 and no current infants available.
Butler County Prosecutor John F. Holcomb refuses to open an inquiry at the request of Don R. Gingerich who alleges Congressman Walter E. Powell paid him $10,000 for campaign work. Gingerich claims sworn statements and cognovit notes exist as evidence while Holcomb cites lack of jurisdiction and calls the matter inappropriate for state investigation.
Butler County Commissioners authorize $900,000 in industrial development bonds through CIC to fund a 14 acre site at 9345 Princeton Glendale Road and an office warehouse for Straus Keilson Co. The project follows CIC board approval. Union Township road resurfacing bids: Armie Construction low at $87,358 versus $93,196 estimate.
Lawrence and Cledia Beckner sue Walter J Yuelling and Mildred McDougal executrix over a May 1972 collision at State Routes 4 and 747. They allege Yuelling’s driving caused the wreck that killed John Wesley McDougal and injured Lawrence and deprived Cledia of her husband’s services. They seek a jury trial.
Doris J. Cramer 22 of Groesbeck was injured when her motorcycle was struck at Lynn and West Eighth Streets. William Niemiller 48 of Price Hill was cited for an improper turn. Cramer underwent surgery at General Hospital for internal bleeding on her 22nd birthday.
Union Township police arrested two West Chester youths ages 16 and 17 on grand larceny charges after finding one behind the wheel of a pickup at 7740 Quaker Court and the other loading five sheets of paneling. The pair, who said they bought the paneling from the contractor, were released to their parents pending juvenile court action.
In Union Township a large youth population prompts reminders of traffic rules for cyclists and the rising popularity of soccer with local girls teams forming. Details for participation in soccer courses are given for ages nine to fifteen, along with contact numbers for Jim King and Jim Riesenberg. The article also lists Mini-Fair prize winners and thanks supporters of the event.
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