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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1966
Page
5
A rising flow of Medicare influenced spending by seniors lifts local economies, with merchants noting more purchases as older adults and near 65s rethink savings. The article links higher living standards to medical costs and expects tax increases to fund Medicare and expanded health facilities, shifting taxpayer burden long term.
In New York the old Metropolitan Opera House was spared demolition as officials delay permits while a Save the Met campaign seeks 8 million dollars to preserve and rehabilitate the landmark. The opera company contemplates renting the site for 200000 dollars yearly until a new 45 million dollar theater opens at Lincoln Center.
In Cincinnati two prominent Episcopal rectors quit to join the Southern Ohio diocese staff. Rev Henry W Sherrill of Church of the Redeemer Hyde Park becomes diocesan executive officer Aug 1, and Rev LeRoy D Hall of Grace Church College Hill becomes planning officer under a new program. Bishop Roger W Blanchard states the moves free him to better serve clergy and parishes. Sherrill, son of former Presiding Bishop Henry Knox Sherrill, has led Redeemer since 1952, while Hall has led College Hill for 13 years.
Artist Andrew Wyeth says he is ready for a fight as Chadds Ford township weighs a zoning change. The move would permit Fibre-Metal Products Co. to relocate near the historic Brandywine Battlefield Park, a decision due next Wednesday. Fiber-Metal's Robert Bowers would not comment.
Mercy Hospital will open a medical history museum on January 1, 1967 to mark its 75th anniversary. The museum, housed at Mercy Hospital and sponsored by Men of Mercy, will house historical records data and equipment. Sister Mary Colette administrator announced at a City Club dinner with Harry Richmond of Mercy public relations leading the project. A Butler County physicians committee will assist with collections.
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