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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1973
Page
8
A 7:30 p.m. meeting at the LeSourdsville fire house forms a steering committee for residents to operate their own water district. Lemon Township Trustee Stanley J. Rothman coordinates with Edgar Streifthau, who runs the wells, on transfer steps after a main break and repairs.
Rothman says a journal district could be created and trustees might aid in the acquisition while staying neutral in the arrangement. He notes mains need replacement and the entire system would likely require renovation.
County officials note a transfer of a water system from Streifthau's Fantasy Farm to LeSourdsville residents due to the owner's age and health. Officials warn that without the move, the region's water supply could face disruption, and linking to other municipalities would be costly.
Butler County Ohio will ask voters at the November 6 1973 general election to approve a four tenths mill excess tax levy for the Butler County Mental Health and Retardation Board to fund current expenses expansion and operation of comprehensive mental health programs for five years beginning 1973. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST. The measure is authorized by the County Commissioners and the Butler County Board of Elections.
The Middletown City Commission adopts Ordinance 5782 to repeal 54661 and appropriate $45 000 from the Civic Rehabilitation Fund to acquire the north half of Lot 99 for urban renewal in the downtown central business area under plan NOP Ohio A 31. An emergency declaration allows immediate court action and payment to the Butler County Common Pleas Court.
Franklin officials urged passage of a 5.3 mill five year levy to fund a county joint vocational school. If approved, voters foresee a path toward a technical college within one to two years, aiding high school students and job seekers alike. Souther warned Warren may be absorbed by nearby districts if Franklin fails.
Carlisle school officials project a 10 000 to 12 000 shortfall in lunch funds if trends continue as the 45 cent lunch price fails to cover about 48 cents in costs. Supt. David Way outlined the deficit and a campaign for a 4 percent operating levy, plus board actions including a van fuel sale at one cent above cost and repairs to the high school gym floor.
The Journal published by News Journal, Inc. in Middletown Ohio lists pricing for daily papers 15c weekdays 25c Sunday, home delivery options, motor route and mail rates, installment plans, service charges, and advance payment terms. It notes a 1857 founding and post office class designation.
Ordinance 5781 authorizes a one year lease of 808 9th Avenue Middletown for the South Prospect Neighborhood Development Program at 2200 yearly, payable quarterly. The Finance Director may pay 2200 from the South Prospect NDP Ohio A-3.2 Fund. The measure declares an emergency for immediate effect.
Warren County Common Pleas Judge P Daniel Fedders granted a 14 day restraining order to stop strikers from blocking Hamilton Plastics Co plant entrances. Local 511 Allied Industrial Workers struck at midnight Saturday after a wage reopener clause expired and 120 members voted against a 7 percent wage hike.
Patrolman Paul W. Combs 28 of the Lebanon post is the 11th Ace of 1973 after his fifth auto theft arrest since January 1. Ohio troopers compete for the Blue Max award for most on the spot recoveries. Combs joined the patrol in 1971 and is a Lebanon High School graduate.
Hamilton County recorder Jean M. Blazer reports a lower month than September 1972 with receipts of 7 859 12 compared to 10 256 94 a decrease of 2 397 82. Activity included regular land deeds and mortgages finance statements cancellations leases and liens and soldier discharges among others.
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