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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1969
Page
14
Governor James will honor Camden Lamb raiser Bill Chapin of Camden at the Ohio State Fair Lamb Luncheon at Mike Flesch's Grandview Inn. The event celebrates champion lambs and includes a wool display, fashion show, and remarks by industry leaders.
Germantown official Dan Anslinger Jr. sells his Miamisburg business and joins Ray Bryant Chevrolet in Dayton. He was part owner of Danart Inc., Buick and Frigidaire franchise, started 1932 by Dan Anslinger Sr. and Arthur Studybaker. Dan Jr. joined in 1945.
The AP reports a sharp decline in British steam engines from 18,000 in 1955 to 362 by end of 1967 as railroads shift to diesel power. The era of steam on British rails nears its end.
National Science Foundation funds two in service programs at Miami University and Oxford Campus to retrain 30 high school math and science teachers. Zoology and Mathematics departments will run Saturday classes during 1969 70 with no tuition and a $5 book allowance per quarter. Courses lead to graduate credits and emphasize vertebrate and invertebrate biology and math curriculum adaptation.
Eight day Preble Fair in Eaton begins Saturday with the Junior Fair beef show at 1 p.m. and various exhibits, judging and entertainment daily through Aug 29. Highlights include a Sunday float parade, Monday talent events, Tuesday king and queen contest, and a Saturday automobile giveaway at 10 p.m.
A Dayton area itinerary highlights the Wright Patterson Air Force Base Museum with World War II and Korean War aircraft and space exhibits. Nearby sights include the Wright Brothers Memorial Carillon Park the Dayton Art Institute Dunbar House and the Museum of Natural History with varying hours and modest admission.
Davidson Photo Shop in Middletown offers a catalog of over 500 eight track stereo tape carts and ridges for home audio setups. The notice promotes a large selection at the hopline center location.
In Jackson Tennessee an idea to provide medical consultation via drive-in service gains attention after early models for entertainment and banking. Proponents argue convenience while critics raise safety and quality concerns for urgent care.
Middletown pediatrician Dr William G Crook and associates aim to speed health care for children. A nationwide chain of 24 hour drive in centers would provide examination and treatment with quick paper drop points for ill children. The Women's Auxiliary of the West Elkton Fire Department will meet tonight at 7 30 at the fire house.
The Otterbein Home in Lebanon hosted its first annual arts and crafts show and fish fry drawing about 1200 people. Administrator Charles K. Dilgard said guests toured the home facilities and Shaker buildings, with dinners served over three hours and residents selling $550 worth of crafts to visitors.
NASA reports 14 moon tremors from an experimental seismometer placed by Apollo 11 on July 20. Signals suggest landslide activity in craters near the landing site during peak lunar surface temperatures.
Carlisle man Jimmy E. Miller, 8995 E Central Ave, named defendant in two damage suits totaling 122,500 from a February 1968 auto accident. The James Williams family of Detroit seeks 80,000 and Mrs. Janie Johnson and her son seek 42,500 after Miller’s car rear ended their vehicle on I 75 fifteen miles north of Georgetown Kentucky.
The piece notes a rapid growth of motor racing in New Zealand, turning from a niche pastime into a major sport in under 15 years. It cites prominent drivers such as 1967 world champion Dennis Hulme who started their careers there.
In the Valley View School Board race for four year terms, only one nominating petition has been filed by James Kitchen as of now. Filing closes August 6 at 4 p.m. while officials note many wait until the deadline. Incumbents Marvin Ulrich George Kuhn and George Bowman face terms expiring this year. Ulrich is board president Kuhn is vice president. Circulating petitions in the district are by Eugene Weaver with Germantown Farmersville councilman Ross Winning showing early interest but not yet committing. Ulrich has 16 years on the prior Farmersville board and current Valley View board. Kuhn has seven years Bowman six. other members are Melvin Sears and Rodney Michael. Michael is the only member elected since consolidation in 1965.
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