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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1976
Page
13
A grease affected blaze in the Frisch's restaurant basement on Germantown Road was sparked by a hot plate. Two employees discovered the fire around 3:30 a.m. Fire crews contained the flames with ladder and emergency squad units, preventing spread. The restaurant opened as scheduled Sunday morning.
A deserted house at the corner of High and Harrison streets in Gratis was struck by a blaze about 1 p.m. yesterday following an earlier fire that year. Gratis firemen, assisted by West Elkton volunteers, battled the flames as the rear structure collapsed. The building is owned by Ed Perry of Camden Route 1.
Lemon Township trustees move the September meeting from this Wednesday to next Wednesday at 8 p.m. due to a life squad meeting set for this Wednesday.
Local brief from Middletown on Monday September 6 1976 covers community events and notices on Page 13 including civic updates and upcoming neighborhood activities. No names or specific events provided in readable text.
A motorcycle valued at 1296 was reported stolen from the Honda Kawasaki shop on Breiel Boulevard where it sat for repairs. Ronald W. Peters, 326 Oxford State Road, owns the cycle. theft occurred within the last two weeks and was reported Saturday night.
The composer of Script Ohio and founder of Ohio State's all brass marching band will be honored Sept. 11 at halftime of the Ohio State vs Michigan State opening game. Eugene J. Weigel directed the band from 1929 to 1938 and originated the first all brass unit. Alumni bands totaling 150 players will be led by former drum majors J. Wesley Leas and Robert Gulcher.
After workshops, Middletown teachers are ready for tomorrow's first day of the 1976 77 school year. The district lists 11 different start times across buildings led by Lemon Monroe High at 7 45 am and Middletown High at 8 am.
The Middletown School District may close its summer pre school program operated since the 1960s. Officials say new funding levels and rising costs threaten continuation, with state officials urging focus on the regular nine month term.
Dayton officials prepare for the full 18 421 student busing day as the desegregation plan resumes. Officials monitor transport issues, with a mid September review planned by a court appointed committee. CAB leaders vow legal, peaceful opposition while a parent describes last week’s open house and a plan to adjust via Plan B.
City government offices will resume regular hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow after a summer schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in place since Memorial Day. The annual shift follows a longstanding seasonal practice.
City Commission plans an ordinance to prohibit dumping in Middletown's Hydraulic Canal as cleanup talks with Sorg Paper Co and Miami Conservancy District are reviewed. A 7 pm public hearing will address a 20 unit apartment plan on Jackson Lane and other zoning and demolition projects.
Parochial schools begin tomorrow with Fenwick High School celebrating its 25th anniversary. Fenwick holds a flag raising at 9 a.m. and an outdoor Mass if weather permits, followed by an alumni presentation. John XXIII Elementary starts at 8:30 a.m. with grade divisions at East and West Campuses. Middletown Christian School opens at 8:40 a.m. and closes at 3:30 p.m.
Police report vandalism to Vernon White's car at 4915 Holly Ave with glass damage. Maple Park School had an open door. inside, windows thermostats and fire extinguishers were damaged. An Eight Track stereo worth 200 dollars was stolen from Dan Tinch at 2124 N Verity Parkway between noon and 2 pm. Dr il l and Shears taken from James Petitt's pickup at 612 Young St yesterday at 112 pm.
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