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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1968
Page
14
Ohio agricultural experts raise 1966 record crops forecast after a sunny August. Corn, soybeans, oats and wheat projections climb with per acre yields up, hay at 3.4 million tons. Forecasts show nine percent growth over last year and four percent over 1966.
Carlisle police chief Larry Stamm has moved into the village at 711 Beachler Drive fulfilling the six month probation requirement. Stamm, a former Springboro patrolman, was hired May 22 and invites residents to discuss police service improvements at his home.
Franklin’s new school hosts 5,433 students two weeks after opening, up 147 from last year. Supt DeWitt Terry notes 360 pupils housed in a temporary building due to unfinished construction. Enrollment details show 278 seniors, 462 first graders, 926 high school, 1,252 in junior high, 347 in kindergarten and 2,908 in grades 1-6.
The Warren County Unit of the American Cancer Society will hold its annual meeting Wednesday night at Odd Fellow’s Hall Mulberry Street Lebanon. John Scottice director Cincinnati Region Arthritis Foundation will speak on The role of the volunteer in American society.
Gov James A Rhodes sails on Lake Erie for the opening of Ohio's second annual Derby. Reports say the first day yielded a light catch but officials promise better perch spots as the four hour tour continues through Port Clinton toward the Derby’s Oct 13 close.
Camden council learned from state officials that the water and sewage plants have a preliminary okay and now face a financial approval step. Constable Doty urged selling two old cars to cover storage charges. They discussed an ordinance to curb squealing and planned penalties for layin g rubber. A special meeting with Somers Township trustees and the firemen’s board chose Camden Somers Township Fire Co as the district name and bought two lots for a new fire house to start next year.
The Franklin Historical Society opened its meeting series in the Gates Room of Franklin National Bank. Jim Ruppert presented "Early Ohio Land Surveys" and has studied the topic. Mrs. Mabel Eldridge and her committee outlined a year full of meetings and discussed reopening the library display room. Meetings are public.
In LoveLock Nevada a farmer uncovered part of a prehistoric imperial mammoth skeleton in an alfalfa field east of town. Nevada State Museum curator Donald Tuohy said the fossil likely dates 8 000 years or more and stands at least 13 feet tall, among the state's largest finds. Dial Brinkerhoff reported the discovery while digging gravel with a tractor.
Camden Preble Shawnee School Superintendent Al Kiracofe reports 1,983 students in the system with 136 employees including 86 teachers. Grades 1-6 total 1,078, 7-9 total 496, high school 419, and about 1,500 students ride buses served by 14 drivers. Total noncertified staff number 50. Improvements financed by last May’s 10-mill levy include painting, new furniture, roofing repairs, grounds work, and new instructional materials. Kiracofe urges parent visits to see progress.
Shawnee Alumni Association plans a fundraising Varsity Drag dance at Shawnee High School gym from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proceeds will go to a scholarship fund. Event comes as carnation growers across 23 states report a 2 percent rise in plant numbers and a bloom value of 7.3 cents, contributing to the era of agriculture.
Preble’s schools urge parents to join groups including Band Parents Athletic Club and PTOs. Band Parents met the new Director Russell Aukerman. Home & School League meets Sept 30 at 7:45 p.m. in the high school multipurpose room.
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