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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1971
Page
9
Warren County Judge H William Bowers says adoptions are the most pleasant part of his duties as they steadily rise with 48 in 1967 68 in 1968 62 in 1969 and 86 last year. He notes most children are under five and many come through remarriage or county child services with hearings held before final approval.
Miami Valley Mews reports a 39 percent June increase in boat sales in Butler County with 211 boats sold to county residents. The clerk’s office notes increases in criminal cases, civil suits, and department revenues, including $2 million total receipts for the first half of 1971 and a 62 percent rise over last year.
The Ohio 48 bypass east of Lebanon is finished but opening delayed due to oversign order. Construction engineer Jim Grant says signs are ordered but delivery won t arrive until early August and installation won t finish until September. The $2.7 million four lane roadway has faced multiple delays including last fall and a July 15 opening cancellation.
Sylvester Reiff of 4470 Pleasant Ave Hamilton filed in Butler County Common Pleas Court against Hamilton City Council seeking to stop a sewer system referendum this fall. He alleges the council adopted then repealed an ordinance to proceed with stage one of the South Lindenwald storm drainage project and asks the court to rule on the proper subject for a vote and to restrain certification for a ballot. Reiff is the son and brother of former and current county commissioners Arthur S. Reiff and Arthur F. Reiff.
The New York Narcotic Addiction Control Commission reports about 101000 employed residents admit using marijuana LSD methamphetamine or heroin during work hours. The study says at least 362000 workers in the state used illegal drugs regularly six times or more on or off the job.
Franklin Superintendent DeWitt Terry urges the Board of Education to place the twice-defeated 6 mill levy on the November ballot. He warns even if approved the levy won’t affect funding before January and notes no state contingency funds exist to prevent potential school closures. The November ballot also includes a one mill levy for six districts, and a bond proposal for the Warren County Joint Vocational High School. Incumbents Hudson and Barcalow seek re‑election to the Franklin City School Board amid council races with several petitions filed.
London Ohio hosts the 22nd Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association show at Madison County Fairgrounds July 15-18. About 97 antique steam and gas threshers plus a popcorn popper saw mill and veneer mill will be displayed, more than in recent years. The four day event features a Friday parade, square dancing, barbershop competition, flea markets and arts and crafts under the Heritage Holidays banner. The association has about 350 members and sessions draw thousands annually.
The 1971 Ohio State Fair runs Aug 26 for 12 days with more than 20 000 exhibits. Headline acts include the Jackson Five Tom Jones the Carpenters and Bobby Sherman. Livestock agriculture and Junior Fair highlights plus free youth performances accompany headlining concerts.
Information sent to the Middletown Police Department will be held in confidence and kept confidential. The notice emphasizes privacy for informants and potential sources providing tips or details related to police matters.
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