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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1976
Page
13
The Middletown Area YMCA opened its annual membership drive praising the Bicentennial spirit and the family spirit as part of the kickoff event. Local staff writer C.J. Bosnak reports on the start of the campaign and the emphasis on community and togetherness.
Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes announced a program issuing Golden Buckeye Cards to residents over 65 starting Feb. 1. The cards will provide discounts at public facilities and cooperating merchants from March 1, while legislators and merchants continue talks on expansion.
A 14 year old freshman student was charged with delinquency felonious assault after a knife attack in health class left a classmate with a six inch facial wound and a teacher with a finger cut. The assailant was arrested at the school and released to parents pending a juvenile court hearing.
An overheated floor furnace was tentatively blamed for a Monday fire that killed 81 year old Zoe Bowsher and destroyed her home in Cygnet, Ohio, authorities said.
John Barton appeals a Butler County Common Pleas Court ruling allowing hospital parking garage construction as an accessory use in the D-1 zone. The First District Court of Appeals in Cincinnati will hear the case after judge Ernst found the garage permitted with the hospital plan pending City Commission action February 3.
Bruce Peters Jr. of 312 S Marshall Road was sworn in by Probate Judge Harry Walsh to fill a three year term on the Butler County Park Board. He replaces John C. Dillon and works as a science teacher and coordinator for the Middletown school system at Roosevelt Middle School. Other members include Raymond D Bourne and George C Cummings.
Butler County Health Commissioner John Harvey urged county commissioners to form a 25 member emergency medical aid council. The group would handle first aid at scenes, communications, transport, and hospital facilities with bi monthly meetings and a physician chair. Members would include representatives from Hamilton Middletown health departments ambulance services and county agencies. The plan claims no tax cost but on hold pending commissioner action.
Local items from Journal Middletown area cover developments reported on Tuesday January 27 1976. Readers find concise notes on community happenings, civic notices, and brief updates across the region.
Supt Samuel Dalton designates Marion McEvoy James Mack and Rossella Harper as Title IX compliance officers to oversee implementation. Board to approve the three names and a compliance resolution at 7 30 p m tomorrow in the school administrative offices building.
About 100 spectators watched the Oneida Elementary gym clash as the fire department rallied from a 10 point first half deficit to defeat the police 82 to 77. Wilbur Hart led all scorers with 30 points and Drexel Blevins earned MVP with 27. Police Chief Russell Dwyer fouled out late. he was scoreless. Hart plans a rematch.
Three Middletown High School students Peter Norton trombone Martin Hayes percussion and Todd Monroe double bass have been selected for the Ohio All-State Orchestra to perform this weekend at the Thomas Center Akron. The event sponsored by the Ohio Music Education Association is directed by Clyde Roller and features works by Barber Gould Copland and Gershwin. Meanwhile Dwayne C. Rhea 19 was injured after walking into a moving car on Philadelphia Ave and was treated at Middletown Hospital. Harold Henderson 28 reports he passed Rhea then heard a thud at the rear of his car.
The City Planning Commission will meet tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the City Building to discuss a new bake shop sign permit. Public entry is available for residents and business owners seeking approval or input on the sign proposal.
A 1973 model car owned by Germantown highway patrolman Preston Schrock burned after a heater wiring short caused about 3000 dollars in damage at Diamond Mill and Manning roads at 1011 p m A 1968 model car stolen from Dayton and found on Farmington Road Butter Street was also burned after being struck and set ablaze Fire Chief Richard Zechar said the motor survived The article also notes plans at a city meeting to discuss a new sign for The Bake and Coffee Shop on Manchester Avenue zoning changes for Dyer Inc and proposed final approval of 31 lots in Manchester Manor along with sidewalk ramps and a D 2 a zone for single family homes
A Citizens band radio valued at 120 and two eight track tapes were taken yesterday from a car belonging to Rebecca Pyle at 969 Garver Road parked behind the Ohio Bell building on 1527 Central Ave. Vandals knocked out a plate glass door at the Studio Theater on 1347 Central Ave last evening causing 150 damage.
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