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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1978
Page
19
FRANKLIN The Franklin Board of Education has scheduled a make-up day for students. Officials say the extra day will address recent disruptions and ensure curriculum coverage. The date and details were outlined at a recent board meeting.
Squadman Herb Pfaff fell on ice during an emergency call to Square D on S University Boulevard. He was transported by fellow squadmen and treated at Middletown Hospital. Pfaff’s wrist is in a cast.
Franklin Public Library will open one hour earlier daily from 9 am to 8 pm on Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays and 9 am to 6 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting February 20. The trustees also voted to open on some holidays and host a tax seminar and a White House Conference on library funding with planned community participation.
True Russians account for just over 53 percent of the population in the Soviet Union. Among its citizenry are Yakuts and Buryats from the north, Persians and Mongols from the East, and Georgians and Armenians from the Caucasus Mountains.
Springboro village council, in executive sessions, moves toward a master wage and salary ordinance with position based pay. The plan aims to set appropriate pay for all roles, not a fixed percentage. 1978 appropriations include police at 140000 and park board at 10000 of a 35250 request, with revenue strategies discussed.
A 76-year-old drifter arrived in Franklin with $2 and poor clothing. Police found him, lacking family or ties, and the Salvation Army provided lodging at Cavalier Inn. A Cincinnati Salvation Army representative planned to arrange clothing and enrollment in social services.
Lemon Township trustees discussed channeling Dick's Creek from Yankee Road to the Great Miami River for flood control with Army Corps of Engineers and Miami Conservancy District reps, slated to return Feb. 17. Local tax money would be needed if carried out. Clerk Helen Brown noted Harry Finkelman plans to rezoning land in Buena Vista for four unit brick veneer apartments. City Systems Inc. offered help with federal aid applications and will return for further talks. Trustees approved a resolution praising those who aided in snow emergency rescues.
The Monroe Band Boosters sponsor an orange and grapefruit sale to raise funds for band uniforms and bus rentals for football game transport. Fruit comes in small 40–50 orange and 18–24 grapefruit boxes priced at 5.50 and 5, and large 80–100 orange and 36–48 grapefruit boxes priced at 8.50 and 8. Orders are to John Parks of Sunset Court, Monroe, by phone, with delivery in the first week of March.
Kentucky State Senate gives a standing ovation to Mike Fletcher, 14, Madison High School freshman and only page during a heavy snowstorm. He traveled from his Elk Creek Road home in Franklin County to Frankfort, reporting to duty despite blizzard conditions and receiving a governor breakfast and a lieutenant governor letter.
The Dinglefest Theatre Company presents Vacuum Pact a satirical musical revue at Miami University Heritage Room Saturday evening with dinner in the University Center. Gary Konigsfeld wrote new songs including My Friend Bob Status and When You're White. Miami students pay 6.50 while non students pay 7.50. Tickets available at 629 2144 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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