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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1976
Page
2
Gertrude Donahey, Ohio treasurer since 1970, reflects on women’s rise in politics. She advocates for more women in public office, notes the growing role of women at conventions, and hints she may seek another post beyond her current term. Her family has deep political roots in Ohio.
U S District Court Judge Carl B Rubin signed off on a modification of the Dayton public schools plan after admitting busing failed to achieve the required racial balance at Horace Mann Elementary. Enrollment at Horace Mann reached 78.9 percent black, well above the 48 percent limit even with a 15 percent tolerance. Forty-one white students will stay at Horace Mann, avoiding cross town busing to Highview Elementary, which remained highly imbalanced.
Max Joffe 90 longtime Joffe Furniture Co owner in Hamilton died at Westover Retirement Residence He came from Latvia via South Africa in 1906 started the store in Hamilton 1939 Middletown shop at 1607 Central Ave He is survived by a son Roy two daughters nine grandchildren six great grands His wife Bessie Gell died 1964 Services 2 pm tomorrow Webb Funeral Home burial Beth Israel Cemetery Memorials to charity
The estate of Edward A. Lampe owes Ohio 3294.57 after his Feb 8 death ending 35 years with the Butler County Soldier's Relief Commission. Lampe, a WWI veteran from Middletown, spent winters in Venice Florida while drawing pay, attracting questions from fellow commissioners and a judge who plans to review the four other members' appointments.
Washington AP Daniel Schorr defies the House Ethics Committee by refusing to disclose who leaked a copy of a secret House intelligence report. He says he would rather face possible contempt than surrender journalist source protections. Also subpoenaed are Clay Felker Aaron Latham and Sally Zalaznick linked to Village Voice.
All school age boys and girls may register for the Middletown Division of Parks and Recreation soccer league at a clinic Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Goldman Park. After Saturday, teams will be organized for league play. Adults may coach by contacting the park office during weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In Butler County Court attorney David C. Gibbs filed a motion responding to the Middletown school board's bid to dismiss a suit brought by Rev. Joe Lewis. The suit claims adoption of minimum education standards amount to religious instruction. Gibbs argues including the state board would make local boards appear as agents of the state board.
Jim Lide, president elect of the Middletown Teachers Association, reports high marks for the Community Education Study. He cites cooperation among parents, the Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce, and teachers, with subcommittees engaging teachers and plans for broader parental input. The association backs the study as part of preparing for a new school board and superintendent, Samuel Dalton, while membership drives press toward 550 this year.
Investigators say the former Family Affair child actor died from an accidental overdose after a party. Coroner Dr. Robert Creason cites the largest drug combination seen, with cocaine, PCP, Quaaludes and barbiturates in her system.
Ohio Lottery Commission Director says about 290 prizes totaling 344,312 dollars remain unclaimed. Buckeye 1000 tickets offered life monthly prizes and million dollar finalists. one dollar games include a 100000 dollar prize and multiple 5000 and 20000 prizes. Tickets valid for one year from printed date.
The SuperGroomers Gwen and Amie Acquaviva run ATS Laboratories in Medina Ohio selling horse care cosmetics through 45000 outlets North America. They claim 1.4 million annual sales from a 50 acre operation and a long lasting hair polish with silicone. The market is part of a 6 to 7 billion dollar horse supplies industry with fierce competition from big brands.
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