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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1971
Page
2
The Exchange Club of Middletown will host the annual Fishing Derby at Smith Pond this Sunday with exclusive use of the pond. Prizes will be awarded hourly from noon to 4 p.m. Participants should bring fish to the headquarters near the parking lot. Each youngster must supply their own equipment and bait.
Washington reports that in truck manufacturing more than eight million gallons of paint and thinner are consumed annually, enough to coat one million average frame homes.
Miami AP report discusses women's support for naming hurricanes after women. Dr Robert Simpson notes strong female backing, with calls for shorter pronounceable names. 1971 list includes Arlene Beth Donna Edith Fern Ginger Heidi Irene Janice Kristy Laura Margo Nona Orchid Sandra Terese Verna Wallis Portia Chloe Rachel.
In Columbus two GOP sponsored bills aim to grant senior citizens tax relief through homestead exemptions. Gov Gilligan has urged support for his rental-focused proposal, claiming it offers broader relief. The measures vary: up to 3000 deduction for low income owners, up to 8000 reduction for very low earners, and income caps altering eligibility.
The Salvation Army asks Middletown donors to fund a summer camp for needy children. Camp Swaneky goals 100 children, but only 1069 dollars raised, enough for about 30. About a third came from the Middletown Rotary Club. Each child costs about 3.50 dollars per day. Contributions may be sent to Tom Jefferson, treasurer, at First National Bank.
Friday at 8 p.m. marks the start of a YMCA overnight for 6th to 8th grade girls. Reservations by phone require 2 dollars for Y members and 3 dollars for non members by 2 p.m. Friday. Activities include gym games, relays, recreational swim, late snacks, morning dip, and light breakfast. Bring sleeping bag, gym clothes, swimsuit, towel, and a lock.
Miami University plans more courses on three campuses for the summer session. President Phillip R. Shriver expects at least a 10 percent rise on the Oxford campus from 5 273 last year and a doubling on the Hamilton and Middletown campuses from 1 170. Evening classes will be added on Middletown and Hamilton for both terms, with expanded offerings at Oxford. Terms run June 21 to 23 and July 26 to August 27.
Oklahoma Highway Commission chairman Charlie Payne announced plans to replace a stoplight with an interchange at Lawton to raise the Bailey Pike to interstate standards. The project aims to connect Wichita Falls Texas to a link near Houston with 120 and a Los Angeles route, potentially advancing Oklahoma ahead of Texas. The commission approved the 1.1 million project.
In Fort Wayne Indiana officials canceled the regional campus spring celebration queen contest after the vote tally. A newly planted tulip tree reportedly received too many votes, though officials declined to reveal the count.
Poster promotion highlights Bob Braun appearing Saturday at Spring Hill School for a Flower Festival and Fashion Show with plant sales at 11 a.m. and Braun’s two appearances at 1 and 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Limited seating urges early ticket purchase at local outlets Readmore Bookstore Lewis Drugs Filson's Campus Bookstore House of Drugs Franklin Roy A White Co. Event staff includes Marcia Brown Floyd Bender Bob Kent Marge Driscol Pauline Chaney Mrs E R Oches Barbara Morris Tim Brown and Fred Hotchkiss.
The Middletown Historical Society meets at 8 p m in the Middletown Public Library to hear John C Garner Jr report on the Sharon Woods Historical Community. The Miami Purchase Association aims to relocate a 19th century mill a country store and an inn plus historic homes to Sharon Woods on seven to eight acres near a stream and lake for public recreation once rebuilt and open to visitors.
Seventy six percent of last year's 68 400 city high school graduates entered full time higher education according to a City University of New York study. The rise follows the university open admissions policy begun last fall guaranteeing admission to all city high school graduates.
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