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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1962
Page
16
In Columbus Ohio AP the Ohio Fair Managers Association will protest extending the state fair to Labor Day for the Ohio Exposition Commission. The executive committee opposes Aug 24 31 dates saying it harms 11 county and independent fairs and prevents exhibitors from returning home to the local fairs.
Richard French, 17, of 1508 South 9th Street Richmond Ind is charged by the Preble County sheriff s department with second degree manslaughter after a truck he drove crashed on Route 121 near New Paris Feb 16. A fellow passenger Paul Kelly 16 of Richmond died from injuries. French will appear before Juvenile Judge Donald L Ziegel on Tuesday March 13 at 10 a m.
Warren County residents urged to insert contributions in not at home envelopes for the Heart Association. Campaign total reached 7,763.81 with last year at 8,993.28. Mrs. Dorothea Rye thanked newspapers and volunteers for aiding the Heart Fund drive in Warren County.
Lebanon February construction estimates rise from 41 550 in 1950 to 80 320 with a total near 90 320 for the month. Major projects include two Walnut Hills apartments at 20 000 each by Kenneth Edman and several residences by Hartz Lawndale Ave John Sons Builders and Horn and Jones Construction Co. Siding and remodeling add small totals.
Warren County Sheriff Byron Kennard seeks a con artist who poses as a state office representative and solicits donations from pensioners. The suspect, described as a 35 to 40 year old man about 6 to 5 with 170 pounds, dresses well and drives a light green car. Eight contacts are confirmed with one citizen giving cash to this “program.” Investigators have pursued the case since last fall, with more tips welcome.
Elsie Delin administrator at Clint on County Memorial Hospital urged the study committee to pursue a hospital, stressing its value. Paul Fitzgerald reported strong backing from the Warren County Health Advisory Council and a county funding recommendation to support continued work. Richard O Neal named permanent chairman with Dorothea Rye as secretary and a partial steering committee selected.
Monroe Hill Top Rebekah Lodge will sponsor a card party at the IOOF Hall in Monroe Saturday at 8 p.m. There may be either table or progressive play. Those wishing to play games of their choice at tables are requested to provide their own cards. Mrs August F Meyers, chairman of the ways and means committee, is in charge of prizes and Mrs Charles Zecher will handle refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Arion Russell return from a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Crane at Clearwater Florida. Mr and Mrs John Ley and son and Mrs Margaret Crane visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Rex Bolinger and children in Vandalia.
The Preble County Commissioners set a bid opening for the new infirmary on Friday March 16 at 3 p.m. in the office and a final hearing on a petition filed by Eaton to withdraw from Washington Township for potential new township boundaries. The schedule also includes a March 17 hearing on the petition and a March 19 hearing to address the Eaton withdrawal proposal.
Preble County Common Pleas Court faces a forerunner 6(a) action blocking a proposed $3000 transfer from the township general fund to road and bridge. Commissioners docket includes SR 70 concerns with state highway officials asking why eight roads should not be dead ended at the new interstate instead of bridging across.
A special assembly at Seven Mile honored the Madison Invitational, Butler County co champion and Butler County tournament trophies. Clarence Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance and received the trophies on behalf of the school from Tom Theobold Arnold Fugate and Paul Sibey of the varsity basketball team.
West Elkton Fire Department collects unused car license plates to benefit the Kennedy School for the Deaf. Plates may be left at the fire station. Also reported are Cub Scouts awards from the Blue and Gold Banquet, PTO steak supper plans, Pinewood Derby date, and weekend visits by local residents and club hosts with social events described.
National 4-H Week highlights 400000 volunteers helping 2.3 million youths complete 3 843 000 projects across the country. Ohio reports 87000 members engaging in after school 4-H activities March 3 10 with exhibits and outreach in Lebanon and other communities. The program now includes about 40 disciplines in urban and rural settings with many local businesses supporting 4-H nationally through the Chicago based committee.
The American Jersey Cattle Club and National All Jersey oppose the administration proposal. They represent over 50 000 breeders and Jersey milk distributors in 30 states and urge a solution outside the farm bill. They warn price supports create over production and favor local rather than national action.
Warren County two commissioners say a 21000 dollar sheriff road patrol appropriation may be illegal. The fund would be carved from the county road and bridge fund, which critics say does not exist in legal form. They note the fund collects only auto license and gasoline tax money and cannot finance the patrol.
Eaton native Weav ler Weisenbarger management conference leader for Inland Mfg Dayton will kick off Preble County Career Night at Monroe school on Thursday March 15 at 6 45 p m The event hosts 15 discussion groups with each group meeting twice to give juniors two interest areas selection There are 323 juniors set to participate and 394 juniors in county schools this is the nth year for the program The career night committee includes John Allen Dale Baughman Desmond Stamper Herbert Erbaugh and Filis Dunmyer
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