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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1971
Page
13
City officials briefed on the downtown renewal plan expanding to 45 buildings for demolition and 64 relocations over 12 months. Projects include 43 parcels, $2.8 million in core-area land, and mall rehabilitation with $2.3 million funded.
Sam Steadman Jr., 23, a Franklin High School graduate, was named the citys first income tax administrator by a special council meeting. He succeeds retiring tax clerk Lillian Smith and will supervise delinquent tax cases. His wife Rita and the couple live at 19 E Fifth St. Firemen Forrest Johnson and Wilbur Depew passed civil service exams for new posts. Council to consider reinstalling parking meters downtown next week.
At a special meeting last night the council voted to create two fire captain slots to prevent future vacancies after Don Bell was promoted to assistant fire chief weeks ago. Each new captain position costs the city $60 more per year than the previous salary.
A witty remark notes that a person who smiles as problems arise likely has someone to blame. It captures a lighthearted take on coping with misfortune and shifting responsibility.
Motorists on the Miami Avenue railroad overpass and Reinartz Boulevard may save up to 15 minutes from the East End to the downtown shopping area as part of a $12 million throughfare system aimed at meshing with the $30 million downtown renewal. City officials said the program seeks faster access and separation of through and local traffic, overcoming prior four-plan bottlenecks.
Hamilton Butler County Auditor Ray Tilton said delinquent taxpayers face foreclosure notices after 2 million dollars in delinquent taxes were recorded in 1970. The county reports accountability above 12 million for the second half of 1970 while Reinartz street extensions proceed, delaying planned Clinton widening to save about 300 thousand dollars.
A civil service examination for firefighter positions will be held next month. John W Lawson Jr says the exact date will follow after responses to a 10 day ad campaign in The Journal. Applications begin June 28 for two vacancies in the Division of Fire with wages of 163 to 184 dollars weekly after three and a half years.
Franklin Historical Society marked the 175th birthday of Franklin with 113 attendees. Miss Sarah Eldridge gave a portrait of founder William Schenck, who surveyed the area in 1796 and aided Erie Canal projects. Mrs. Mary Carey recalled 50 years teaching, describing the one room schoolhouse era and a Dayton field trip to hear the New York Symphony Orchestra.
Park Board members voted to end the hour and a half afternoon pool closing at three municipal pools after complaints from swimmers and parents. Ralph Connor reported on the policy, noting safety and break-time reasons. a traffic check 4 to 6:30 p.m. will assess business. The board also discussed lifeguard pay, mini-bike club meetings, the Hydraulic Canal recreation potential, and new park facilities plans.
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