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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1967
Page
9
Today in history highlights events like the French Revolution turning in 1789 and West Virginia’s 1863 admission. Local Red Lion Cub Scout Pack 62 attended a jamboree at Fort Ancient State Park and visited Dunham Hatchery. Troop 62 held a chili supper hosted by Larry Slusher.
Lancaster Ohio police test two patrol cars powered by liquid propane for economy and maintenance savings. Capt M M Martin notes quicker acceleration and odor concerns with propane while claiming fuel costs drop to about 18 cents a gallon and carbon output is lower.
Chicago reports a national 4-H leadership drive sponsored by The Sears Roebuck Foundation. The program trains youths ages 9 to 19 under Cooperative Extension Service guidelines, offering medals and $500 scholarships to state winners and a Chicago-based national club congress delegate.
Ohio reports a new oil boom centered in Stark County with Morrow County still leading in producing wells. Drilling activity has risen, with most wells found at about 5200 feet and Penn grade oil fetching higher prices, while new permits lag far behind 1964 peak levels.
Propitious day ahead with strong social rewards and personal push. For birthdays this year a seven month financial growth cycle begins now with gains through September to December, advising caution against early August and year-end extravagances.
William Allen Eckhardt son of Mr and Mrs Charles Eckhardt and member of Troop 976 Jacksonburg EUB Church has received the God and Country Award.
June 24 is the calendar entry deadline set by the Band Boosters Club of Springboro schools for community listings. Proceeds fund band uniforms. The Rev. Gerald Salters takes youth work post at South Park Methodist Church in Oakwood. Events include a Ohio River boat trip and Reds game trip for Youth Fellowship. Holy Communion is Sunday at EUB Church. Neighbors Club dinner hosts 23 attendees at Wilson home. MH 4-H to meet June 26 at Becky Chenault home. Festival queen and king candidates named for Springboro Festival.
Franklin reports Linda Sue Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs Shelby Howard of 32 E Fourth St won three awards at the USTA baton twirling contest held at Shawnee High School in Springfield last weekend. She earned first place in the advanced 16-year-old and over solo division second in the senior two baton division and received a twirl-off trophy.
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