Rhodes Administration Reveals $642.8 Million Capital Plan
The Rhodes Administration proposed a $642.8 million capital improvements package for 1977-79, funded by bonds and federal revenues, targeting state universities, mental health facilities, and recreation. Ohio State University would receive about $44 million, with allocations also listed for Cincinnati, Wright State, Akron, and Ohio University. Mental health projects exceed $243 million and the Department of Natural Resources sees $70.3 million for a new Cleveland lakefront park and 11 park expansions.
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Ohio
Rhodes
James A. Rhodes
Ohio State University
Cleveland State University
University of Cincinnati
Wright State Univer
Department of Natural Resources
Natural Resources Project
Cleveland Lakefront
Deer Creek
West Branch
Maumee Bay
Middletown Teachers Association elects new officers
The Middletown Teachers Association named its officer slate for the next school year. James Lide, Verity Middle School French and German teacher, becomes president, with Lynn Schirmer as vice president, Miriam Miller as treasurer, Nancy Balger as corresponding secretary, and Betty Helsinger as recording secretary. The May 10 Executive Council meeting will install them.
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Middletown Teachers Association
James Lide
Verity Middle School
MTA
Lynn Schirmer
Amanda Elementary
Miriam Miller
McKinley Middle
Nancy Balger
Mayfield
Betty Helsinger
Middletown
Lawyer photo captions swapped at Middletown Bar event
An article notes two attorney photographs were swapped in yesterday's Journal. Maxwell Finkelman and Elliott Levey had their images misattributed. Eight other local lawyers were honored by the Middletown Bar Association for long service.
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Maxwell Finkelman
Elliott Levey
Middletown Bar Association
Deaths and funerals listed for multiple area residents
Obituaries and funeral notices for Gordon Wayne “Tuffy” Lewis and others across Franklin Hamilton and Dayton areas. Services set at several chapels with burial in Woodside and Memorial Park Cemeteries. Details include relatives, call times, and coroner rulings on accidental deaths.
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Gordon Wayne
Tuffy” Lewis
Windsor Road
Joseph R. Baker
William R. Julian
Woodside Cemetery
Lewis
Kenneth
Garret J. Boone
Butler County
Blue Ball
West Union
Gordon K. Lewis
Logan
Everett
Middletown
Irene Scott
Middletown High Style Show Promises Rainbow Fashion Theme
Middletown High School presents its fifth annual Rainbow Fashion style show at 8 p m in the school cafeteria. The event showcases more than 50 students from home economics classes making garments including dresses skirts tops pants and shirts. Narration will be by PIC member Jean Ann Kemplin with Betsy Balger on piano, and refreshments by the Commercial Foods class will be served during a mid show break.
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Middletown High School
Denise Kalmus
Norma McVay
MHS
PIC
Jean Ann Kemplin
Betsy Balger
Commercial Foods
The
Ester Johnson
Janet Pence
Seneith Cofield
Motor bike rider injured in intersection crash
An 11 year old motor bike rider from 2804 Goldman Ave. was treated at Middletown Hospital after a collision with a southbound car on Grand Avenue at Orchard Street. The car driven by 51 year old Hattie Pursley of 3243 McLean Road Franklin struck the bike rider who was northbound around 3 55 p.m. No charges were filed.
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Middletown Hospital
Grand Avenue
Orchard Street
Russell Craft
Goldman Ave
Hattie Pursley
McLean Road
Franklin
Bankruptcies Filed by Seven Area Residents in Dayton Court
Seven area residents filed for bankruptcy in U S District Court in Dayton. The list includes Eugene E Baker of Middletown with assets 400 and debts 39139. Michael R Jones of Middletown with assets 333 and debts 55415. Paul E Hormel aka Sony Hormel of Middletown with assets 1457 and debts 5950. Harold E Walker of Lebanon with assets 17490 and debts 104717. Marilyn S Walker of Lebanon with assets 17090 and debts 56698. Ralph Rex Arnold of Lebanon with assets 16320 and debts 98570. Peggy Jo Arnold of Lebanon with assets 16815 and debts 40551.
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U.S. District Court
Dayton
Eugene Edward Baker
Middletown
Michael Robert Jones
Paul Edward Hormel
Sony Hormel
Harold Eugene Walker
Lebanon
Marilyn S. Walker
Ralph Rex _ Arnold
Peggy Jo Arnold
Petry Proposes Tax Form Rewrite With Panel Plan
Old Saybrook Conn AP Congressmen Dodd hears suggestion from Ann Petry to simplify IRS 1040 instructions. Petry envisions a five member panel including three retired teachers and Sylvia Porter to craft clearer guidance for taxpayers.
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Old Saybrook
Conn
Christopher Dodd
Ann Petry
Dodd
Sylvia Porter
Cincinnati Teachers Strike Faces Court Again
Cincinnati boards seek injunction over a 65,000 pupil district strike as teachers picket. Albert Shanker headlines rally to back the walkout. Courts previously rejected action, negotiations stall, and firings occur amid calls for a 16 percent raise while a June levy is debated.
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Cincinnati Boards of Education
Cincinnati
Albert Shanker
American Federation of Teachers
Ohio Board of Education
Ohio Education Association
OEA
Columbus
CFT
Wilson Elementary PTO Picks 77 78 Officers
Officers of the Wilson Elementary School PTO have been elected for the coming school year. Co presidents are Doug and Joyce Saam. Vice presidential committee includes John and Betty Rocker, Stephen and Janet Molnar, and Gordon and Jeanne Case. Frances Shepherd is secretary and Judy Lee treasurer.
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Wilson Elementary School
PTO
Doug
Joyce Saam
Central Ave
John
Betty Rocker
Stephen
Janet Molnar
Gordon
Jeanne Case
Frances Shepherd
Judy Lee
Sherman to present spring program World of Walt Disney
Sherman Elementary School will stage a spring program titled The World of Walt Disney tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the gym. All 400 plus students participate with each grade performing a different segment from Davy Crockett to Mickey Mouse Club. Music teacher Mrs Sharyn Edelen organized the show and invited the public to attend.
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Sherman Elementary
Walt Disney
Sharyn Edelen
Davy Crockett
Twirlers win in several contests over weekend
Area girls competed in multiple twirling events. Lee Ann Evans won in Miamisburg in advanced USTA strutting and solo events and claimed divisional twirloff and strutoff. Janet Evicx won NBTA queen and advanced solo at Lancaster, with several other top placements by Rochelle Clark and Kristi Orth. Jeni Rose took fifth in Miss Buckeye Duchess modeling.
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Miamisburg
Lee Ann Evans
Lancaster
Janet Evicx
Rochelle Clark
Kristi Orth
Jeni Rose
City Commission to Hold Hearing on Office Building Project
The City Commission will hold a public hearing tomorrow at 6 p.m. in the City Building Commission Chamber on a proposal for two 2,200 square foot office buildings with four accessory structures on 1.4 acres south of Roosevelt Boulevard and west of Bonita Drive. Planned by Don Hawkins Realtors. Commissioners will also discuss a proposed ordinance expected to draw comments from alarm owners and sellers.
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City Commission
Roosevelt Boulevard
Bonita Drive
City Building Commission Chamber
Don Hawkins Realtors
Mother's Day Gifts Run Through Town Store Windows
A busy round of graduations and celebrations prompts shopping for moms. Cambridge Inn offers a Mother's Day treat Sunday May 8, Merle Norman and Kari cosmetics tempt with new looks, World Bazaar in Towne Mall showcases global home goods, leather goods from Leather Express, and jewelry from J B Robinson. Flowers from Armbruster Florist and collector gifts fill the gift shops as Tom Sweeney, Connie Kirby, and local stores promote special Mother’s Day offerings.
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Cambridge Inn
S. University
Armbruster Florist
Jolly Hobbie
Bing and Grondahl
Copenhagen
Armters
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