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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1970
Page
6
The Cincinnati Symphony begins its 12 city summer tour with a debut stop in Lebanon for a pop symphonic concert. The program features a special repertoire with the Lebanon Orchestra performing three pieces.
Mason council set a $1 fine for downtown overtime parking payable within 24 hours at the police station. The body also hired Hasselbring Duane and Thompson for an industrial park study and heard updates on water chlorination, sewer improvements, and village building contracts. Recreation funds were approved for a Junior Olympics program and Willow Dale basketball court planning. The article also notes summer concerts at Lucile Berry Middle School with Erich Kunzel conducting and guest performers, weather permitting.
Franklin city council selects Branden burg and Swizer of Middletown to design a 125000 dollar municipal building on the northwest corner of Fourth Street and Riley Boulevard. It will house city offices and move from the 113 year old city hall, with construction possible in about four months and completion six months after.
The second annual Frontier Frolics will host an Old Time Flea Market on Saturday and Sunday. Activities include slow bicycle races turtle races and a pet parade with proceeds funding village park land. Meals will be served by the Gratis Odd Fellow and Rebekah Lodge on both days.
West Elkton fire department hosts a three day carnival June 11 12 13 with rides games and food. Proceeds support fire department equipment. Also notes June Mary and Martha Circle meet June 17 at 7 30 p m at Mary Hough home with devotions led by Pat Talbert and program by Mildred River. Keystone Class meets June 14 at Edna Koeller home with devotions by Mr and Mrs Robert Stubbs and gardening short cuts topic.
Fred Shearing, a London shoeshine man for 26 years aged 67, has contributed his uniform and brushes for a wax display and has been invited to model for a place in the famous gallery. The farm value for all bread ingredients equals 1950 levels at 3.3 cents per loaf.
Oxford reports most Miami University students remained for the end of term despite go home options offered after riots. About 16 percent elected credit no credit for all courses, 71 percent chose credit no credit for some, and 11 percent kept letter grades on all work. Dining served 13 percent fewer meals. housing and boarding house about 6,400 students.
Ohio Agriculture Director John M Stackhouse cautions the public to avoid careless disposal of DDT. Do not flush or bury where water may be affected. open burning is discouraged. use incineration or return to dealer if possible. For guidance contact county agents or the Plant Industry Division of the Ohio Department of Agriculture in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
Trenton police say parents must answer for children who camp out in backyards and roam after curfew. Chief Hobe Adams notes a $50 bond and strict enforcement of the 10 p.m. limit for those under 18. Prices for food rose less than other goods in the past decade.
Butler County commissioners set a public hearing for next Monday at 7 p m on a proposed county landfill operation. The session will occur in a common pleas courtroom at the courthouse with county officials engineers and consultants attending. The site off Woodsdale Road south of Trenton would serve all county areas and has state health department conditional approval financed by revenue bonds.
Marvin Hollingshead was elected district chairman of the Fort Ancient District Boy Scouts of America at a district election held June 4. The Lebanon businessman former councilman and mayor will begin his fourth term and has long been active in scouting.
A historical note contrasts 1900s family choice with today’s shelves. In 190 a family could select from about 1,000 food items and today the average supermarket carries around 8,000 items, many not available a decade ago.
Gas Air Conditioning promises comfort all year with a full line of air conditioners. If you have a GAS Forced Warm Air Furnace it can form the cooling half of a year round system. Call 632-2524 for details.
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