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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1965
Page
16
The Butler County Automobile Club reports rising crashes due to driver fatigue from monotony on expressways. Tips include pulling off at rest stops, keeping the car cool, fresh air, talking, chewing gum, peppy music, and shifting eye focus to avoid highway hypnosis.
The Warren County Jury Commission has called and interviewed 1003 persons for jury duty to serve from Oct 4 to Oct 5. Names are selected in May, processing begins in August, and jurors report to the court house for interviews with commissioners Paul Fitzgerald Robert Townsley and Mrs. Anderson. Juries for all courts next year draw from the original 1003 names in the jury wheel. The Probate Court handles juvenile cases and estates and requires no jury.
Springboro E U B church members plan a fundraiser sale at Centerville Sales Barn tomorrow. Call numbers 746-4753 or 746-8768 to donate articles. William Kidder and Glen Moore will attend the Layman's Conference at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware on Sept 27. Springboro Grange to elect new officers Sept 1 at the grange hall. U N Club meets Sept 4 at Ward and Mrs Leisz home.
Miami University will dedicate the Clara Feeney Martin Dining Hall on the north campus after Sunday graduation at Withrow Court. The ceremony honors Clara Feeney Martin, a 1916 Miami housing and home economics pioneer who shaped the university’s boarding system. Guests include Martin's son Dr John Thomas Martin and other family alumni. Anthony Celebrezze will give the commencement address and receive an honorary degree.
Warren County sheriff declares war on ghost light watchers after repeated parking on Brewer Road near Mason. Youths from Cincinnati Hamilton and Middletown cited. four juvenile groups so far this week. Deputies warn against trespassing as residents report damaged fences and stray livestock. Officers note red lights seen are likely car lights or slag reflections.
The Butler County and Warren County Mounted Sheriff’s Patrols join 300 deputies from 24 Ohio counties for Buckeye State Mounted Deputies Day at the Ohio State Fair. Leaders note volunteers, 24 hour callouts, and a display on the race track east side detailing law enforcement roles.
Butler County will present 40 exhibits at this year’s Ohio State Fair opening today in Columbus for an 11 day run. Fifteen local youths will display at the exposition center including livestock entries by Nancy White Jane Baumann Tom Maddox Mike Frazee Gene Davis Roger M Gerber Larry H Dudley Roy Heger and others. Music arts and crafts displays include Jo Ann Hollon Minnie Nedderman Maureen McGuire who will also show in Girl Scouts Camp Fire Girls and hobby exhibits. Two Middletown residents Larry Dudley and Robert Kehner Jr. compete in the Future Farmers of America livestock display.
Ten local girls won awards at the Butler County Youth Style Show held Monday night at the Butler County Fair. First place awards went to Marilyn Tohite Lemon Township for complete costume Patsy Truster Wayne Township for tailored costume and Vickie Stahlheber St. Clair Township for articles to wear. Second place awards were given to Donna Ramsey Wayne Township dress-up Janet Schram Wayne Township school dress Robyn Jones Madison Township lounging and Sandra Sumter St. Clair Third place awards went to Carol Schneller Wayne Township sports Susan Hester Wayne Township school dress and Carol Marts Madison Township lounging.
The Miami board of trustees in Dayton will accept the appointment of the chairman of the building and grounds committee led by President Phillip R. Shriver.
Lebanon city council sent a zoning request back to the zoning commission for further review and recommendation after residents opposed the plan to rezone part of W Main Street from residential to business. The dispute centers on a sale of land including a former cemetery to Everett Bercaw who seeks a car agency pending rezoning. Council also hears protest over a North Broadway parking ban and approved a plaque for the safety building nearing completion.
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