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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1976
Page
13
Franklin fire chief Howard Harville said the Franklin Woods Apartments blaze last night caused total destruction with no natural cause found and signs of possible outside help. The 26 firefighter crew battled flames in mud after alarm at 10 48 p m with Clearcreek Township on standby.
No bids were opened yesterday for the city building signs project. City Engineer Bill Klos terman, in 15 years with the city, says this is a first. Four companies nationwide were contacted about the 7,700 project but none responded. Public Service Director Richard Goecke says the department will likely reach out to the nearest firm to arrange completion by the July 4 dedication.
Weatherwax Golf Course fox captured last Thursday tested negative for rabies after samples sent to Dayton. Deputy health commissioner Winfred Duff said the fox scratched one person and several were exposed. two other animals also tested negative. A bite by a red fox squirrel to Jeff McMullen is described as not rabid and unrelated to rabies tests.
C T Morningstar, longtime weather observer living at 216 Clark St., reports precipitation and temperatures to local media each day. He maintains records for citizens, industry and the National Weather Service, a role he's held for 35 years since retiring as Middletown Water Works chief engineer in 1965. He notes seasonal trends, sends charts to the National Climatic Center, and plans to continue monitoring weather as long as he can walk.
Health Commissioner Paul Asmussen outlined July start for swine flu shots and September to November rollout for others. The plan includes age based regimens, distribution via Ohio Department of Health and county offices, and uncertainty about vaccination for children under six.
Fire officials warn that open burning trash leaves and yard waste is illegal in city limits. The ordinance passed in March 1974 prohibits fires except for cooking or ceremonial uses and fines up to 50 dollars for violators.
Fire crews extinguished an overheated dryer bearing that ignited scrap paper at Sorg Paper Co Mill 3 at 7:45 a.m. The incident caused minor damage and was contained by employees.
A 21 month old girl injured in a two car crash Saturday afternoon was removed from intensive care and is in fair condition. Shandi Rae Emrick of 901 Crawford St suffered internal injuries when her car driven by Shannon Emrick 22 was struck by a vehicle driven by David Blevins 20 at Grand Avenue and Crawford Street. Blevins was charged with failure to yield at a stop sign.
William B. McGorum Jr. aged 49 is appointed chief administrator of the Ohio Power Siting Commission in Columbus Ohio by state authorities.
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