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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1972

Page

3

Gertrude Won’t Feed White Rhino Foal At San Antonio Zoo

Gertrude the mother rhinoceros initially refused to feed her newborn white rhino at San Antonio Zoo. After an hour of coaxing by staff, the calf began nursing. the pup weighed 70 to 80 pounds and is the first white rhino born under complete captive conditions outside South Africa. Fred the father was moved to another pen due to Gertrude’s hostility.

San Antonio Tex Gertrude Fred San Antonio Zoo Louis R. DiSabato South Africa DiSabato Europe National Zoological Gardens of Praetoria DiSapato

Zoning Proposal for Hook Field Airport Referred for Review

Butler County commissioners referred a zoning resolution for Hook Field around Middletown's airport to the county prosecutor for review before final adoption. The measure aims to protect airport approaches from buildings or structures that could hinder operations, with similar rules to Oxford's Miami University area.

Hamilton Hook Field Middletown Butler County Miami University Yn Oxford George H. Elliot Middletown Area Elliot Corporation Jets

Car Burns At Catalina Mobile Park

A 1963 model car at the Catalina Mobile Home Park on German Town Road burned, causing about 400 in damage. Owner Janice L. Knotts had been away about 15 minutes when the fire started. Firemen attributed the cause to a cigarette or an electrical short. The blaze remained inside the vehicle.

Catalina Mobile Home Park Germantown Road Janice L. Knotts North Madison

Volpe to Deliver Keynote in Columbus Conference

John A. Volpe secretary of transportation will keynote the National Conference on Railroad Highway Grade Crossing Safety in Columbus. About 300 highway safety and transportation officials are expected for the August 29 to 31 conference sponsored by the industry group.

Columbus Ohio John A. Volpe U.S. Department of Transportation

County board defers vote on buying 38 Coyle voting machines

The Butler County Board of Elections again tables action on purchasing 38 Coyle voting machines. IBM notes a $10 000 cost to rotate candidate names by ballot if a Hardin County ruling becomes statewide, while Bear Joyce of Coyle argues only their machine can meet the ruling.

Butler County Board of Elections IBM Corp Hardin County Common Pleas Court Kenton Hardin County Bear Joyce Coyle Voting Machine Co Covie

Doty House Parents Meet Officers Dinner

A barbecue dinner for the newly installed officers of the Detry House Parent-Teacher Therapist Organization was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Moon on Eaton Drive. Officers included co president Mr and Mrs Donald Bishop co vice president Mr and Mrs Gerald Squire co secretary Mr and Mrs Joseph Jasper and co treasurer Mr and Mrs Harley Wolf. Dr John R Perkins medical director aided in preparing programs for the next school year. Meetings will be on the third Thursday monthly and open to the public.

Detry House Thomas Moon Eaton Drive Donald Bishop Coov Gerald Squire Joseph Jasper Harley Wolf John R. Perkins

Doctor Warns Vasectomy May Elevate Disease Risks

Syracuse physician reports preliminary findings that vasectomies could raise risk of permanent sterility and immune disorders such as multiple sclerosis and arthritis. He cautions results are inconclusive but urges further research amid rising procedure numbers.

Washington Syracuse N.Y John Bernard Henry Henry American Association of Blood Banks

Y Kickoff Dinner Set Sept 7 for YMCA Campaign

Roger Dillman heads the committee for the annual Kickoff Dinner supporting the YMCA membership drive. The Sept. 7 event will entertain and inform with the theme Family Affair. The goal is 100000 dollars for 2700 new and renewing memberships.

Roger Dillman Dillman’s YMCA Dillman Robert Cornella Gerald Manning Roobert Kemplin Richard King Pat Pettit

Sophomore Orientation Set For Friday At Middletown High

An orientation for Middletown High School sophomores and new students is Friday at 1 pm in the theater. No bus transport. after the session a building tour, fall class schedules, and a shortened day run-through will occur. By 2 35 pm the program ends. New 11th and 12th graders go to Room 212 to meet junior and senior student managers. Faculty attendance is planned with student council guides available.

Middletown High School Walter R. Miller George Thomas Jan Hamilton Miller

Hamilton Youth Elected to Ohio Teen Advisory Board

Hamilton senior Badin High School student Craig Schwegman was elected to the 1972 Teen Age Advisory Board on Alcohol and Other Drugs for Ohio. He is one of two members chosen to liaison with students and help craft school materials and a newsletter.

Hamilton Craig Schwegman Walter J. Schwegman Millville Ave Ohio Badin High School Schwegman

Driver Escapes Injury After Car Leaves Roadway

Arlie Sandlin, 51, of 6639 Browns Run Road, avoided injury when his eastbound car ran off Trenton Franklin Road at Brown's Run Road and into a ditch around 9 15 p m. Police said he lost control while turning onto Brown s Run Road in Butler County.

Arlie Sandlin Brown's Run Road Trenton- Franklin Road Butler County Sandlin

Needed By Moscow A Lot Of Potatoes

Soviet authorities launch a crash program to feed Moscow this winter after a drought cut the potato crop in a 40 000 square mile area around Moscow. Pravda says a big effort is needed as 740 000 tons will be delivered but 44 000 tons more must be imported from Byelorussia Latvia Lithuania and Estonia with a special transport organization to move shipments and storage space strained to hold 75 000 tons of food.

Moscow Byelorussia Latvia Lithuania Estonia Bryansk Kaluga

Orientation schedule at McKinley Middle School

Principal Earle Munde announces new student orientation for sixth graders at 1 p.m. this Friday at McKinley Middle School. Seventh and eighth graders should report at 8:30 a.m. next Tuesday, the first day of school.

McKinley Middle School Earle Munde

Kitchen Fire Causes Minor Damage on South Avenue

A kitchen fire at 3:15 p.m. at 929 South Ave. caused $150 damage to the range hood floor and smoke damage. No injuries were reported as firefighters extinguished the blaze at Arthur Bowling’s home.

Franklin South Avenue Arthur Bowling South Ave

Visitor dressed for warm fair day at Minnesota State Fair

A young visitor at the Minnesota State Fair wore light clothing suitable for 80 degree heat and included the Stars and Stripes in her outfit as she enjoyed the event.

Minnesota

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