Weather's Winning Farmers Against the Wet Spring
Area farmers face continual rain that halts field work. Warren County extension agent Berman notes little plowing or planting activity with two to three weeks delay overall. Preble County extension agent Gerstner calls the situation critical and warns 80 to 85 percent of land remains unplowed as fertilizer shortages loom.
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David Izor
Berman
Warren County
Ross
Paul Gerstner
Preble
Gerstner
Miami University weighs three year degree to shorten college days
A faculty-staff committee at Miami University proposes credit for out of class experiences such as Peace Corps and bulldozer work in South America to shorten a four year degree to three. The plan includes testing out of subjects, flexible course loads, a summer program, and continued Advanced Placement. The proposal awaits review by committees and the board of trustees.
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David Driver
Oxford
Miami University
South America
New York
Miami
Carnegie Commission On Higher Education
Miami Board of Trustees
Safety council sets new meetings time
The Warren County Safety Council in Lebanon changes from bi monthly afternoon meetings to a second Wednesday monthly schedule. Members may email or write to president Charles DuVal 190 Elaine Drive Franklin Ohio 45005 with safety concerns. The group studies hazards at Ohio 122 near Howard Johnsons and Village East Apartments with no traffic light and traffic regulation efforts. Additional focus areas include Red Lion and Mason Montgomery and Cox Smith Road.
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Lebanon
Warren County Safety Council
Charles DuVal
Elaine Drive
Franklin
Ohio
Ohio 122
Howard Johnson's
Village East
Red Lion
Mason-Montgomery
Cox-Smith Road
Pre-registration Set for Lebanon Kindergartners
Parents plan to register children entering kindergarten or first grade in Lebanon schools tomorrow in the multi purpose room at Holbrook School from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eligible children must meet kindergarten entry requirements and provide necessary documents.
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Lebanon
Holbrook School
Carlisle
Theft at storage barn targets Cox property
Sheriff's deputies report a riding mower, two snow tires, and a wrench stolen from a locked storage barn at Eldon Cox residence on Germantown Road. Estimated value exceeds 191,400 with truck likely used in the heist.
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Eldon Cox
Germantown Road
Cox
Valley View Board OKs Space Gaining in Schools
Valley View Board of Education approves moving all fifth graders to Farmersville and all sixth graders to the Ger Mantown middle school to gain space. Supt Richard Jordan says the plan is the least disturbing option after months of review and public input. The board also hires Gerald Helmig to plan a new heating system at Farmersville elementary, with oil furnaces, a new control system, and revamped air circulation. Summer work slated for completion and a 1973-74 calendar adopted with vacations and summer school set.
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Germantown Valley View
Farmersville
Germantown
Richard Jordan
Jordan
Gerald Helmig
Dayton
Carlisle High Band to stage Friday concert
The Carlisle High School Band will perform jazz rock and pop at 8 p.m. Friday in the high school gym. Tickets are $1 for adults and 50 cents for students at the door or in advance from band students or by phone. The program features a new folk rock piece titled Flight composed by band director Chuck Wyrick, inspired by Jonathan Livingston Seagull, plus Broadway tunes and music by Simon and Garfunkel and Three Dog Night.
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Carlisle
Carlisle High School
Chuck Wyrick
Richard Bach
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Simon and Garfunkel
Wyrick
Amanda School Bus Vandalism Reported in Butler County
Ten school buses at Amanda School in Amanda were vandalized according to a report filed with the Butler County sheriff's department. School officials said 10 fire extinguishers 10 first aid kits eight crowbars and gasoline were stolen, with value over 400 dollars.
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Amanda School
Oxford State Road
Butler County Sheriff's Department
Preble Shawnee Board to Meet Tonight in Camden
The Preble Shawnee Board of Education will convene at 7:30 p.m. at the board office in Camden. The April 19 regular meeting was canceled because of Easter vacation.
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Camden
Preble Shawnee Board of Education
Cincinnatian George Normile Wins Governor’s Action Award
Cincinnati's George Shorty Normile received the Governor's Award for Community Action for pioneering youth recreation. He started Cincinnati's little league in 1932 and held the first Pee Wee Football Bowl in 1937, accepting the honor before the 25th Kid Glove Game at Riverfront Stadium. Polar bears in Canada mainly inhabit Hudson Bay and James Bay regions.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
George “Shorty
Normile
Riverfront Stadium
Grange to Meet in Springboro
The Warren County Cemeter’s Club Grange will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Saturday at the United Church of Christ in Springboro.
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Grange
Springboro
Warren County Cemeter
The
United Church of Christ
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