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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1969
Page
3
Ohio farmers see a larger portion of consumer prices as statisticians note grocery store hikes. The report indicates farm prices received by farmers have risen about 22 percent this week, signaling tighter margins and stronger farm income amid higher retail costs.
Butler County total 18 704 dollars in fiscal 1969 for criminal court costs with 3 521 dollars to Warren and 1 797 dollars to Preble for indigent felony prosecutions. Statewide reimbursements to 88 counties reached 1 204 537 dollars, up 113 146 from the prior year, funded by a 600 000 dollar emergency appropriation. The report notes counsel fees as a major item and cites a case total over 16 000 dollars since mid June, 11 percent higher than a year ago. The piece also covers USDA price indexes and farm commodity prices, including meat, corn at 1 22 per bushel, and livestock trends.
Lebanon youth, 17, found guilty of possessing marijuana and ordered permanently committed to the Ohio Youth Commission after a pre-sentence evaluation. Franklin teen, 17, guilty of breaking and entering and placed on probation after a prior OYC commitment was revoked.
WORCESTER Massachusetts AP Bernard Shik finally received a gold medal for 15 years of service to the Slupca volunteer fire department in Poland. He now runs a Worcester tailor shop after leaving Poland during the Nazi occupation, briefly in a German camp before coming to the United States in 1949. The medal, intended for in person presentation by the Slupca fire chief, was mailed due to distance.
The Chula Vista City Council plans to sell the ferryboat Silver Strand, bought from the state for 100 dollars for conversion to a community theater. Facing bond requirements for the conversion, officials consider selling the boat or returning it to the seller.
Akron Ohio AP bus service will resume Wednesday after a strike by bus drivers and mechanics that began April 1. The Akron Regional Municipal Transit Authority MTA says it has bought 54 used buses from private owners in Cincinnati and Cleveland to operate the resumed service.
Philadelphia AP report quotes Ben Levin of Community Legal Services arguing divorces should be free for the poor. He notes a minimum $215 cost in Philadelphia blocks many from obtaining a divorce, hindering remarriage and family establishment. The organization provides free legal aid to the needy.
Roger L Blackmon mon 22 of Dayton Ohio joked to a ticket agent he would hijack a plane if he could not get a flight soon Police detained him briefly then released after officials chose no action He had been bumped from three flights while traveling on standby to San Francisco.
Ohio's second annual Honey Festival runs September 11 to 13 in a downtown two block area. Expected attendance tops 100000 with Gov. James Rhodes returning to open. A parade ends day one as the festival crowns two queens, one high school level and one for younger girls, including sixteen contenders in Warren County for the top crown and twenty seven for Little Miss Honeybee.
Washington based HUD figures show 301,456 new houses finished in 233 metropolitan areas last year, up 7 percent from 280,664 completed in 1967. The data reflect nationwide residential construction activity across major markets.
The Butler County Extension Office will host an agronomy tour starting at 1 p.m at Dave Proeschel’s Woodsdale Road farm. Demonstrations cover tillage, blackbird control, and fertilizer practices with experts including Edwin E Zorn and Rick Winters. Stops include Fred Martin’s farm and LeRoy Jacquemin’s farm on Seward and Woodsdale roads.
David D. Barrett, 30, former Middletown patrolman, promoted to captain in Warrensville Township Police Department near Cleveland. He is married with three daughters, son of the late fate. His father Douglas M. Barrett is a Middletown detective and his mother Mrs. Geraldine Barrett. Read as part of a larger report including education at the University of Wisconsin and municipal, state, and federal training. A separate item notes a 7 foot constrictor named Fred at North Texas State University, overcome by smoke and placed under oxygen, expected to recover. Oil
The Lemon Monroe Athletic Boosters Club will hold an organizational meeting at 7 20 p m today in room 219 of the high school. Members will discuss a membership drive and plans for a Meet the Teary Night event.
Sale leaders Franklin Miss June O'Donnell and Mrs William Taylor announce the annual rummage sale of St Mary Altar Rosary Society to be held all day Friday September 5 in the hall behind the church at First and Main Streets. Announcement came from Mrs John Requarth society president.
Atlanta report notes pipelines move about 45 percent of all crude oil and refined petroleum products in the United States. Highway transport accounts for about 29 percent, water 24 percent, and rail 2 percent.
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