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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1961
Page
13
The two eastern lanes at the Neibar-Shafer underpass will close today for a new drainage structure. Workmen will switch sides later, but two lanes stay open. Construction should finish in about two weeks. City Manager Charles W. Thompson notes the project was authorized by city commissioners to prevent frequent flooding.
A humorous observation notes that extending lifespans could shift financial burdens to future generations, suggesting society will face heavier national debt and repayment obligations if medical advances continue.
School leaders told a Wildwood PTO panel that costs may push the annual budget toward 10 million by 1970. President Joseph Woodruff urged greater state funding, warned of high cost per pupil, and described cost-saving steps such as one-story schools and competitive bidding. A teacher shortage persists, with 25 more staff needed for two new schools and expanded programs.
Four Warren County deputies joined Sgt. Richard Kemp in a six-week program at the Norwood Police Academy. The course, part of Sheriff Byron Kennard's plan, aims to provide professional training for the entire department. Deputies Dexter Martin Louis Morgan and Robert Carroll also attended.
The city added the Broad Street and Second Avenue lot to metered areas and installed 11 two meter poles along the Second Avenue side. Monthly-reserved spaces remain in other sections. The site becomes the seventh metered downtown lot, joining Main and Manchester, Vail Avenue, Clinton and Canal, the old fire station, Verity and Central, and Ristaneo's.
The heads of 13 committees for the Spring Hill School lawnfete on May 6 have been named by general chairmen Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hursh. Appointees include Mrs. Ray Craycraft as secretary and Mrs. Clifford Van Gilder as treasurer along with volunteers for planning, kitchen, tickets, white elephants, games, novelties, fish pond, soft drinks, popcorn and ice cream, donations and publicity.
The Broad and Second lot opened last year for reservation parking and has done fair business but remains unused midweek. City Manager Charles W. Thompson notes changes in the area with doctors and dentists nearby creating a higher demand for short term parking.
More than 250 people packed the Lebanon High School cafeteria for the Chamber of Commerce dinner honoring Karl B. Pauly editor of the Columbus Dispatch as Lebanon’s outstanding citizen of 1961. Former Senator John Bricker presented the award and announced a concurrent resolution in the Ohio House. Pauly thanked Lebanon for its religious and community ideals, calling the town a beacon for America amid future strains. Outstanding farmers Donald and William Asbury were noted at the event.
The ceremony recognized Mary and Les Odre for five years as outstanding citizens. They own a bowling alley, drive in theater, Carson Building, and a free lake and park at their Zoar home. Karl Dakin was named outstanding citizen for years of service as past president and officer across Lebanon organizations.
City commissioners meet at 7 45 p m to pass routine ordinances pay bills and hear communications A proposed emergency resolution would lease part of the city's excess airport property for farming purposes The practice has continued for several years and tonight's resolution covers 1961.
An ordinance to supplement the city NYC railroad easement for a sewer line under Miami Avenue and Sutphin Street was expected to gain rapid approval. The update stems from a revised description after the city bought NYC land for arterial rights of way. Commissioners will hear two protest letters on South Highlands relief sewer assessments in Barbara Park area.
Mrs Mary Sturgill 37 remains in Middletown Hospital with head and leg injuries while Rosemary 12 Beverly 8 Johnny 5 have been discharged. Only David 14 was not admitted. The family's car struck a New York Central train at Chautauqua Road Carlisle as they headed to school.
A two car crash on Rt 4 near Rt 122 caused minor injuries to passenger Esma Jones. Robert Albert Jones of Loveland, 20, and James D. Horner of Lebanon, 52, were cited. Jones attempted to pass Horner who then tried to pass another vehicle. Esma Jones suffered whiplash. Jones cited for failure to signal. Horner cited for changing from a direct course without caution.
Warren County commissioners approved a $952,158 Armel Construction Co. Middletown contract to lay cast iron pipes and a contract for two 300,000 gallon water tanks by W. E. Caldwell and Co. Louisville. Chairman Linkous urged residents to apply for financing options amid plans to issue bonds after wells development. Engineer Nelson Watson Jr. noted possible completion this year as the district south of here expands to Ohio 3 Mainville Hopkinsville Foster and surrounding subdivisions.
Commissioners discussed replacing the present Oxford Road bridge over Twin Creek with a wider structure funded by federal money. A Bookwater and Trace consulting firm representative from Dayton spoke to the commissioners.
An eight year old boy was struck by a car on N Verity Parkway at 8 19 a m while taking a shortcut to Jefferson School. He was treated at Middletown Hospital with no fracture found on X ray. Police warned of dangers for children crossing Verity Parkway near Heber Jones Inc guiding them to the cross walk at Verity Parkway and Tytus Avenue.
PTL Melvin Barker reports the Yeary boy ran from between two parked cars into the path of a southbound car driven by 27 year old George Georgopoulos of Miamisburg. He was knocked down in the collision and authorities continued their inquiry.
Columbus Ohio AP reports unemployment compensation new claims fell from 25 812 for week ending March 25 to 21 667 for week ending April 1, the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation announced today.
Hamilton Butler County officials review who pays indigent medical bills with Mercy and Fort Hamilton hospitals. Mercy auditor Ed Wilz cites $40,000 in 1959 and $90,000 in 1960 bills rejected by the welfare department and $7,400 pending. County welfare director Warren L. Harding notes relief status does not guarantee payment.
Other panel participants were Robert Wearly a fairs official of the schools A E Minnich personnel director and Thomas F Webb curriculum di Wearly said that about seven per cent of the schools budget must be set aside for mainte
Webb noted rapid growth in human knowledge requires greater school effort. He reported 57 courses in junior and senior high schools and suggested extending the school year, adding a six day week, and lengthening the daily schedule to increase efficiency and time for study.
The PTO chose William Raines as president Roy Hensley as vice president Harold Osborne as treasurer Mrs Charles Stamp as secretary and Mrs Charles Beck as teacher representative in a recent meeting.
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