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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1962

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Rites For Auto Crash Victim

Services for William D. Medley, 74, of 408 Oxford State Road, set for Wednesday at 10 am at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev A M Wilson officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Visitation tomorrow 2 to 9 pm. Medley died in an auto accident near Barnesville, Georgia on U S 41 while en route to Florida with brother and sister in law. His brother Robert Medley and wife were hospitalized in Griffin in fair condition. Also noted is the death of Charles Mitchell, 61, of 203 Yankee Road, formerly of Covington, Kentucky, a 33-year Federal Reserve employee and Shriner. burial in Butler. Visitation tomorrow 3 to 9 pm at Allison Rose Funeral Home Covington.

William D. Medley Oxford State Road McCoy - Leffler A. M. Wilson Woodside Cemetery Medley Barnesville U. S. 41 Florida Robert Medley Middledown Charles Mitchell Bess Mitchell Yankee Road Deaconless Hospital Cincinnati Covington Mitchell Federal Reserve Bank of Cincinnati Shriner Roberta Maurice Allison & Rose Funeral Butler

Funeral services for infant Vanessa Jean Fugate named

Funeral services set for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home for Vanessa Jean Fugate five week old daughter of Barbara Fugate of 113 Doty Street. The infant died of pneumonia at Middletown Hospital. The family receives friends 7 to 9 p.m. today. The Rev. Eugene Wallace will officiate with burial in Woodside Cemetery.

Joseph R. Baker & Sons Vanessa Jean Fugate Barbara Fugate Doty St Middletown Hospital Garret J. Boone Butler County Eugene Wallace Tytus Avenue Church of God Woodside Cemetery

Arthur Johnson obituary in Middletown area

Arthur Johnson 56 of 3208 Andrew St died at 1035 p m yesterday at Middletown Hospital He was born in Hillier Ky a self employed contractor and builder Survived by wife Elizabeth four sons Thomas Harold and Charles of Middletown Arthur Jr of Franklin a daughter Thelma Allen of Middletown father Vernon Johnson Middletown three sisters Louise Tachus Bedford Sadie Martin Katherine Gill all of Middletown three brothers James and Charles of Middletown Julius of New York state seven grandchildren Arrangements incomplete at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home

Arthur Johnson Andrew St Middletown Hospital Hillier Elizabeth Thomas Harold Charles Middletown Arthur Jr Franklin Thelma Allen Vernon Johnson Louise Tachus Bedford Sadie Martin Katherine Gill

Services for Mrs Ruby Mae Ringer Held at New Era Baptist

Funeral services for 38 year old Mrs Ruby Mae Ringer of 1323 Grove St will be at 2 p m Wednesday at New Era Baptist Church with Rev S S Cousing officiating. Burial follows in Woolside Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church tomorrow from 4 to 9 p m. Arrangements by Joseph R Baker Sons Funeral Home. Mrs Ringer died Friday at Middletown Hospital.

Ruby Mae Ringer Grove St New Era Baptist Church S. S. Cousing Woodside Cemetery Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home

Mrs Lida Roberts 87 dies in Middletown Hospital

Mrs Lida Roberts aged 87 of 712 Elwood Street died at 6 40 p m yesterday in Middletown Hospital where she had been a patient since March 24 She lived in Middletown 44 years coming from Franklin She was a member of First Christian Church Survivors include daughter Mrs Mabel Peak a grandchild and two great grandchildren Services set for 10 30 a m Wednesday at Joseph R Baker Sons Funeral Home Rev Edwin Bobbitt will officiate Burial will be at Miami Cemetery Waynesville

Lida Roberts Elwood St Middletown Hospital Roberts Middletown Franklin First Christian Church Mabel Peak Joseph R. Baker & Sons Edwin Bobbitt Miami Cemetery Waynesville

Private Funeral for Betty Yenser at McCoy Leffler

Mrs. Betty Yenser 37 of 614 Young Street dies Friday at Middletown Hospital. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Betty Yenser Young Sr McCoy - Leffler

Graveside services for Everett Craig in Morrow Cemetery

Graveside services for Everett Craig, 85, formerly of Morrow, will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Morrow Cemetery. Friends may call at the John- funeral home prior to the service.

Fire destroys over 2000 turkeys at Ohio farm

Fire at Steenbergan Farms in Ironton, Ohio, kills more than 2,000 fledgling turkeys. Damages estimated between 8000 and 10000 dollars. Also notes details about funeral arrangements for Mr. Craig, who died Saturday at his Miami Beach home, survived by his brother Earl.

Mrs Carlota Wright dies after overdose at hospital

Mrs Carlota Wright, 36, of 412 Kings Mills Road, died at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton after apparently taking sleeping pills Friday. She worked for Central Trust Co. Cincinnati. Survived by husband Jack and son Edward. Private services at Gallimore Funeral Home with cremation to follow.

Mason Carlota Wright Kings Mills Road Mercy Hospital Hamilton Wright Central Trust Co Cincinnati Jack Edward Gallimore

Obituary notices for Pfau Schmidt Johnston Lickliter Goos Moore

Obituary notices list William H Pfau 95 of Buckeye Street with a 2 PM service on Wednesday. William H Schmidt 86 of Princeton Road with a Requiem High Mass at 9 AM Wednesday at St Stephen's. Carrie A Johnston 91 of Fairfieldest Home with a 10 AM service tomorrow. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Lickliter at 191 Parrish Ave with graveside services today at Rose Hill Memorial Park. Esther K Goos 67 of 1659 Hamilton Cleves Road with a 2 PM service Wednesday. Sallie T Moore 89 of 4361 Millikin Road with a 10 AM service Wednesday.

William H. Pfau Buckeye St Griesmer-Grim William H. Schmidt Princeton Road St Stephen's Church Carrie A. Johnston Fairfieldest Klaus-Weigel Ralph Lickliter Parrish Ave Rose Hill Memorial Park

Belgian playwright Michel de Ghelderode dies at 65

AP reports Michel de Ghelderode, a leading Belgian playwright, died after a long illness at age 65 in Brussels on Sunday. The obituary notes his prominence in Belgian theater and his influence on modern drama.

Brussels Belgium Michel de Ghelderode New Orleans Arthur R. Gilberts Gilberts York Minn Saronville Neb Albert Hultine New York Henry McBride New York Sun Westchester Miami Fla Andrea Luckenbach Long Luckenbach Fortune Barrytown N.Y Eliphus Victor The Brothers of the Christian Schools Victor Christian Brothers

Skate Meet Here Draws 4100 Entries

The Ohio amateur skating competition at Roller Haven attracted over 400 entrants from Middletown and as far as Cleveland with Melissa Tobias and David Vo winning junior dance. Other local winners included Kathy Medley first junior girls singles, Karen Shimer second junior girls freestyle, Doyle Whisler third junior boys freestyle, Ruby Howell and Danny Wilkerson fourth novice dance, and John Shumate with Susie Gulyas fourth juvenile dance.

Melissa Tobias David Vowell Ohio Roller Haven Cleveland Middletown Kathy Medley Karen Shimer Doyle Whisler Ruby Howell Danny Wilkerson John Shumate Susie Gulyas

Accidents In Middletown Lead To Citations And Injury

Middletown police say four accidents occurred since late Saturday resulting in two citations and one minor injury. Robert B. Dell Jr. aged 15 of 104 Orchard Street suffered a lip laceration in a crash with a parked car near 3001 Sherman Avenue late last night. Vehicle damage totaled about 300 dollars for Dell’s car and 350 dollars for the parked car owned by Eugene P. Miller of 3001 Sherman Avenue. Dell was cited for no license and released without bond. Charles F. Brown, 30, of 9 S. Clinton Street, was cited for following too closely after a collision at Clinton Street and First Avenue yesterday afternoon. Damages were minor.

Middletown Robert B. Dell Jr Orchard St Sherman Ave Dell Auto Eugene P. Miller Dell Charles FE. Brown S. Clinton St Clinton First Avenue

Six Hundred Workers Walk Out At 12 Foundries

In Cincinnati area, about 600 foundry workers across 12 plants walk out after contract expirations. AFL-CIO Molders Union Local 4 Cincinnati Local 68 Hamilton and Local 181 Dayton vote 396 to 49 to strike over wages and fringe benefits. Plants involved include three in Cincinnati one in Harrison three in Hamilton and three in Dayton.

Cincinnati Miami Valley Foundrymen's Association Harlan Washburn Afl-Cio Molders Union Hamilton Dayton Washburn Harrison

Nursing Home Fire Kills Two In Yeadon

A cellar blaze at Wart-Hahn Nursing Home in Yeadon Pa killed two residents and forced evacuation of more than 50 occupants. Three firefighters were injured and several evacuees suffered smoke inhalation as heavy smoke filled the three story building according to desk officer William Schwenke.

Yeadon, Pa Wart-Hahn William Schwenke Yeadon Police

Women columnist inspires Miami University journalists

Dayton born Phyllis Battelle spoke at the Miami University Spring Clinic to more than 400 scholastic journalists and teachers. She urged teens to keep writing simple, warned women reporters must work harder to prove themselves, and cited Agnes Underwood on avoiding ornate word choices. She recalled early New York days and shared a tale about Elvis Presley fans. Martha Selzer was named the new president of the Miami Valley High School Journalism Association.

Oxford New York Miss Battelle Dayton Ohio Wesleyan University Wag Miami Valley High School Journalism Association Miami University Center Ishe Agnes Underwood Association Martha Selzer Charles Selzer Shis Williams Avenue School Norwood Indian Hill

King Saud gives aid to Algerian provisional government

Mecca radio reported King Saud of Saudi Arabia donated one million pounds two point eight million dollars to the Algerian provisional government. The contribution followed an Arab League resolution urging Arab states to extend support to the Algerian authorities.

Amman Jordan Saud Saudi Arabia Mecca Arab League

92 Year Old Woman Stuns 2 Gunmen on Bus

In Denver a Tramway Co bus driver was robbed and shot Sunday night by two young gunmen. Billie L. Bennings, 34, was wounded after heading toward a cash box with $85. A female passenger, Mrs. F. W. Kingsley, chased and recovered her purse, deterring a further escape.

Denver Colo Tramway Co Billie L. Bennings Dhes Bennings F. W. Kingsley

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