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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1977
Page
7
Vampirella will wed Dr Creep of Dayton Channel 22 in a mock ceremony preceding the March of Dimes Haunted House opening Saturday at 2 p.m. The parade and reception follow at the hilltop front lawn off Ohio 123 near I-75.
Miami University junior Stephen Holland of 206 Alamo Road won the overall individual title at WKU Public Speaking Tour by finishing first in informative speaking, third in extemporaneous interpretation, and fourth in poetry interpretation. Miami’s Forensic Society placed fourth among 32 schools with 143 points. Also finalist was senior William Landen of 215 Central Ave.
A mattress fire at the Elaine Carter residence 534 Kristine Lane in Franklin caused about 300 in damage. Firefighters arrived at 5 36 a m and blamed the blaze on smoking in bed.
Carlisle Senior High School will require every full time student to attend a defined minimum class day under a measure approved by the Carlisle Board. The move aims to standardize daily attendance and ensure core instruction time across grades.
Franklin David N Grob 21 of Middletown received 30 days jail with 23 suspended and a $200 fine plus costs for loss of physical control and license revocation for one year. Steve Sanders 541 Kristine Lane was fined $200 and 60 days with 50 suspended for telephone harassment and placed on one year probation. Carlisle Board of Education approved policies and budget moves including bids on notes, tax anticipation borrowing of $100 000, and reviewed high school courses and grading.
Camden Village Council approved a trial one way west bound alley near Preble Shawnee schools with speed limit 10 mph. Principal Douglas Hall had requested the designation for safety. Sam Baker and Ed Dillman voted no.
Sir Robert Mark former head of New Scotland Yard gave a lecture in Oxford criticizing American criminal justice while praising Britain's system. He cites 43 police forces versus 17 512 in the U S and argues a national force with autonomous local units reduces crime, stressing stronger policing over victim compensation.
Franklin officials discussed a draft bill to let the building inspector and deputy issue court citations for neglected properties, with standard forms to mirror traffic ticket procedures. Residents raised concerns about a body shop at 12 Railroad Street and potential zoning changes.
A Lebanon bike-a-thon to raise money for the American Cancer Society will be held October 22. Riders of all ages may participate with nonmotorized cycles. sponsors pledge per mile. Prizes and medals funded by local merchants. Entry forms available at Lebanon schools or Warren County Unit office. Jed Whitaker chairs this year’s event.
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