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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1961

Page

3

Light Used For All Purposes, Club Told

Lions Club members discussed the history and uses of light at the Manchester Hotel with David Baker of Cincinnati Gas & Electric demonstrating lighting applications. He described large and tiny bulbs from 10,000 watts to wheat-sized, and the use of black light to create brighter illumination. The club also reported 900 dozen roses sold toward a 2,000 dozen goal by April 21 to fund sight-saving projects.

Lions Club Manchester David Baker Cincinnati Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Baker Russell Stabler

State Auditor Reports March Aged Pension Avg at 66.03

Ohio state Auditor James A Rhodes says the average monthly pension payment in March to 85,859 elderly Ohioans was 66.03 dollars. The prior peak monthly average was 65.92 dollars, paid in October last year.

Columbus, Ohio James A. Rhodes Ohio

After Care For Mentally Ill Begun

The state launches an after care program for mental patients after hospital discharge. Dr. Robert A. Haines says readmissions remain high in some cases and the Columbus State Hospital pilot will soon move to Cleveland State Hospital and other state institutions. An after-care team of psychiatrist psychologist and social worker will visit patients at home to identify and fix disturbing causes to prevent readmission.

Columbus Ohio Robert A. Haines Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction Haines Columbus State Hospital Cleveland State Hospital

Mansfield asks aid for South Viet Nam army expansion

Senator Mike Mansfield urges the Kennedy administration to strengthen South Viet Nam's army to deter Communist gains. He notes Southeast Asia risk, cites a 150,000 man force, and discusses possible 20,000 additional troops costing about 14 million annually. Diem seeks more troops but opposes diverting funds from development programs.

Washington Mike Mansfield D-Mont Kennedy South Viet Nam Mansfield Senate Democratic Southeast Asia Viet Nam United States Laos Ngo Dinh Diem South Saigon State Department Lincoln White Diem

Dayton Pastor to Address Middletown Churches Council

The Rev. C Willard Fetter of First Evangelical United Brethren Church Dayton will speak at the Middletown Area Council of Churches annual meeting on False Gods Confront the Church The dinner is at First Methodist Church Second Avenue and Broad Street Wednesday at 6 30 p m Reservations by Sunday Tickets from any of the 24 member churches Retiring president Richard Peters leads the business session Other participants include Rev William C Calvert and Gerald O Connor Officers will be elected and past year activities reviewed Certificates to new member churches will be presented Fetter has served EUB congregations in West Virginia and Akron and Dayton since 1959 He is active in Kiwanis Masons and church groups He chaired the Ohio Pastors Convention in 1959 The Dayton native studied at Lebanon Valley College and United Theological Seminary and holds an honorary divinity from Otterbein College He also received a Silver Beaver from the Boy Scouts of America.

C. Willard Fetter First Evangelical United Brethren Church Dayton Middletown Area First Methodist Church Second Avenue Broad Street Richard Peters William C. Calvert Gerald O'Connor Kiwanis Club Ohio Pastors’ Convention Manheim Lebanon Valley College Annville Unified Theological Seminary Otterben College Fetter Boy Scouts of America

Local births and names in Franklin area

Vital statistics list multiple births at addresses on Walnut Franklin Grimes Water Fifth Tytus Yankee Bigler and Bigler roads with boys and girls born Thursday and today. Included are Evelyn Lane, Nancy Woodson and several residents named by full parents and locations in Franklin Lambert Elwood Lawn streets.

Marley Slone Water St Vincent Webb Fifth St Franklin Charles Agee Tytus Ave Donald van Arsdale Yankee Road Kenneth Patrick Bigler Road

Hospital names list of residents in Middletown area notices

A long list of residents and relatives appears, naming individuals and their street addresses in Middletown and nearby towns. The notice includes multiple family names and parental associations for people living on Broad, Finley, Franklin, Manchester, Webster, and other streets. The fragmentary text reads like a hospital or local notice board listing patient or visitor names without clear context or actions.

Woman on Bike Killed Near Westerville

Mrs. Glendora Kathleen Cornelius, 38, of near Westerville, was killed Thursday night when her bicycle was struck from behind by a car on Cleveland Avenue near Columbus suburb. The driver was not held.

Columbus, Ohio Glendora Kathleen Cornelius Westerville Cleveland Avenue Columbus

Remote Tristan da Cunha Slowly Realized WWI End Near

Islanders on Tristan da Cunha, among the most isolated places, were among the last to learn that World War I had begun and was nearing its end as distant events unfolded beyond their reach.

South Atlantic Tristan da Cunha

Moose Lodge Elects Officers

Walter Ridenour of 903 Sixth Ave was elected governor of Moose Lodge 501 at last night’s hall election. Ray Black became junior governor, Carl Amatuli prelate, James Harrison treasurer, and Douglas Brandenburg trustee.

Walter Ridenour Sixth Ave Moose Lodge Ray Black Carl Amatuli James Harrison Douglas Brandenburg

Ike's Son Granted Leave Minus Pay

Lt. Col John Eisenhower is placed on indefinite leave without pay to assist his father, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, in sorting and reviewing documents related to the Eisenhower administration, as announced by the Defense Department. The leave is requested by Eisenhower himself for an unspecified duration.

Washington John Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Defense Department

McCann Flown Toward Homeland As Life Ebbs

Robert McCann a Pasadena businessman is flown from Hong Kong to Clark Air Base in the Philippines for end of life care as cancer ravages his body after ten years in a Red Chinese prison. His wife traveled 9000 miles to seek release and says doctors give only days to live. The 60 year old is to be returned to the United States but arrangements are not complete.

Manila Robert McCann Clark Air Base United States Pasadena Calif Air Force Hospital Hong Kong McCann Tientsin Air Force

Square Dance Planned At Y For Tomorrow

The YMCA hosts the second square dance workshop tomorrow from 7 to 8 p.m. led by Jerry Helt of Cincinnati, who will also call the after-dance from 3 to 11:15 p.m. B. P. Allen notes last month had percent participation and 90 attended the regular dance. All are welcome regardless of previous attendance. The season finale is May 12.

YMCA Jerry Helt Cincinnati Allen

Ford recalls 800 workers in Ohio plants

Ford Motor Co. recalls more than 800 hourly employees at Cleveland Cincinnati and Lima plants this month due to increased production orders. A company spokesman stated the move reflects higher output demands and temporary staffing needs.

Cleveland Ford Motor Co Cincinnati Lima

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