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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1970

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Ronald Gilbert 22

Ronald Gilbert 22 of 2405 Easton Ave collapsed and died at South Lebanon School. He was born in South Lebanon and worked for Armco Steel Corp. Survived by wife Patricia, parents Mr. and Mrs. John Gilbert, five brothers Carl Glenn Guy Keith Phillip, two sisters Wilis Grimm and Tricia. Services 11 Saturday at Oswald Memorial Home Lebanon. burial Miami Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call tomorrow 6 to 9 p.m. Flowers omitted per family request.

Ronald Gilbert Easton Ave South Lebanon Gilbert Armco Steel Corp Patricia John Gilbert Carl Glenn Guy Keith Phillip Banon Wilis Grimm Lebanon Tricia Oswald Neval Miami Valley Memory Gardens

Obituary: Mrs. Lelia Hawthorne of Monroe Street dies

Mrs. Lelia Pearl Hawthorne, formerly of Monroe Street, died at Mid Setons Hospital after admission. A longtime educator, she taught 24 years, most recently at South and Central Schools, later worked as a News-Signal proofreader until 1925. She was born in Lebanon, a National Normal School graduate, and a member of First United Methodist Church. Her husband W. H. Hawthorne died in 1941. No immediate survivors. Arrangements at Riggs Funeral Home. no visitations.

Lelia Pearl Hawthorne Monroe Street Mid Setons Hospital Friendly Oaks Nursing Home Hawthorne Lebanon Old National Normal School Ohio University Foster College Haworne South School Central School The News-Signal First United Methodist Church W. H. Hawthorne Riggs

Yocum Heads Local Veterans Auxiliary Officers

Mrs Ruth Yocum of 4019 Union Road Franklin was elected president of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 3809 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Officers include Mrs Brian Helton senior vice president Mrs Stella Cox junior vice president Mrs Lois Burns treasurer Mrs Ben Espenmiller chaplain Mrs Louise Hagen guard Mrs Lois Gridfield conductress and Mrs Jerri Hamlin patriotic instructor. They will take office in July.

Ruth Yocum Nion Road Franklin Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Brian Helton Stella Cox Unior Lois Burns Ben Espenmiller Louise Hagen Lois Gridfield Jerri Hamlin

Obituary of Robert A. Upton of Middletown and Cincinnati

Robert Allen Upton 32 formerly of Middletown died Tuesday at his Cincinnati home. A Fenwick High School graduate and longtime organist for St. Peter Claver Church he was a Moeller Council Knights of Columbus member. Survived by wife Lois four sons Richard Kirk Mark and Gregory all at home father Clyde Upton Oakland Calif two sisters Mrs George Davis Franklin and Barbara Los Angeles and a brother Donald Portland Ore Funeral Mass 9:30 am Saturday at Church of the Guardian Angels Mt. Washington Cincinnati with calling hours 4 to 9 pm Friday at Riedlinger Lemen Funeral Home Bond Hill.

Robert Allen Upton Middletown Cincinnati Mr. Upton Fenwick High School St. Peter Claver Church Moeller Council Knights of Columbus Lois Richard Kirk Mark Gregory Clyde Upton Oakland Calif George Davis Franklin Barbara Los Angeles Donald Portland Ore Church of the Guardian Angels Mt. Washington Riedlinger-Lemen Bond Hill

Funeral services for Joseph A. Raney Sr in Carlisle

Services for Joseph A. Raney Sr. 43 of 330 Fairview Ave Carlisle will be at 10 am Saturday at Roberts Drive Pentecostal Church with Rev Hearty Hopkins officiating. Burial follows in Woodhill Cemetery. The funeral home will be open tomorrow 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. He died yesterday at Middletown Hospital.

Franklin Joseph A. Raney Sr Fairview Ave Carlisle Roberts Drive

Memorial notices for three local residents

Mrs. Dora Reynolds, 79, of 514 S. Seventh St. will hold services at 2 p.m. tomorrow. A. Ellis Riley, 78, of 2061 Hamilton-Richmond Road will have private services. Mrs. Rosa Oglesby, 78, of 903 Campbell Ave. will attend services at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the N Seventh Street Church of Christ.

Dora Reynolds S. Seventh St Colligan A. Ellis Riley Hamilton-Richmond Road Klaus-Weigel Rosa Oglesby Campbell Ave N. Seventh Street Church of Christ

Poll shows McElroy leading Ohio governor race

The Ohio Information Committee poll shows former Attorney General Mark McElroy at 41 percent, John J. Gilligan 32 percent, and Robert E. Sweeney 27 percent in the Democratic governor field. Auditor Roger Cloud leads Republicans with 42 percent. Buzz Lukens 29 percent. Paul W. Brown 26 percent. Robin T. Turner leads GOP treasurer race with 38 percent. Gertrude Donahey heads the Democratic side.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Information Committee Atty Mark McElroy Roger Cloud McElroy John J. Gilligan Robert E. Sweeney OIC

Change of wife’s surname on marriage common worldwide

Across many nations wives adopt their husband’s surname at marriage. The practice reflects cultural norms and legal frameworks varying by country.

Ruppert Attacks Koehler Over Democratic Bossism in Ohio

Warren County prosecutor James D. Ruppert accused Butler County Democratic chairman Richard N. Koehler of dictatorial control at a Hamilton gathering. Ruppert says Koehler blocks introductions and stifles challengers as the May 5 primary nears. Koehler defended fair proceedings and noted a full taped record.

Hamilton U. S. Military Academy West Point Butler County Democratic Executive Committee James D. Ruppert Warren County 24Th Richard N. Koehler Ruppert Koehler

Wilks Says He Was Turned Down at Meeting

Hamilton attorney Harry T. Wilks says he was turned down when he sought introduction at a Democratic meeting. Wilks, endorsed by Butler County Democrats in the May 5 primary for the Mth congressional seat, attended as a friend of John Glenn, and noted the gathering was limited to state candidates. He left to bid Glenn and his wife farewell as the meeting reconvened.

John Gilligan John Glenn Oxford James H. Pelley Middletown Kelly Haddix Ruppert Koehler Democratic Party Butler Democratic Organization Harry Wilks Hamilton Raymond CC. Motley Mth Harry T. Wilks Butler County Wilks Richard Koehler

Sam Sheppard Buried After Tumultuous Legal Fight

Sam Sheppard is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery after private family services. The former Bay Village osteopath, once convicted of his wife Marilyn's 1954 murder and later acquitted, died last Monday at an East Side residence. Coroner Franklin County has not yet issued an official verdict pending chemical tests, with autopsy finding no cancer signs. His life of trials, releases, and later ventures, including a charitable wrestling role, marked a dramatic public arc.

Sam Sheppards Forest Lawn Cemetery Forest Lawn Weir Arend Funeral Homes East Chapel Bay Village Marilyn Ohio East Side Robert A. Evans Franklin County Sheppard Ariane Tebbenjohanns Gahanna Colleen Strickland George Strickland Ethel Niles Sheppard Richard A. Sheppard Bay View Osteopathic Hospital Cleveland Richard N. Sheppard Sam Sheppard Stephen A. Sheppard Imola Calif Napa State Hospital England

Deputy Paralyzed After Crash Returning Home

Deputy William Reynolds 27 of Warren County Sheriff’s Office is hospitalized in fair condition at Kettering Memorial Hospital after a late night crash on Bunnel Hill Road. He suffered a fractured vertebra and paralysis from the waist down, with undetermined extent per hospital officials. Reynolds lives on Catalpa Drive with his wife and four children.

Springboro Warren County William Reynolds Kettering Memorial Hospital Reynolds

Break-Ins Reported At Two Homes Totaling $1 300 Loss

Two break ins were reported with an estimated $1 300 in losses. At Betty Deacon 2007 Hill Ave the thief took a $98 22 tax refund check 200 in cash two penny rolls 10 silver dollars Canadian paper money and jewelry from a cedar chest. Annie Allen of 525 Yankee Rd reported groceries clothing and a television set missing valued around $600. Bill Brown 109 Aberdeen Dr said four magnesium wheels and tires were stolen from a garage.

Betty Deacon Hill Ave Annie Allen Yankee Road Bill Brown Aberdeen Drive

Reporter Claims Rights To Kopechne Transcript

The court stenographer Sidney Lipman seeks to publish and sell the 960 page Kopechne inquest transcript claiming sole rights. Supreme Court orders left papers impounded secret pending further directions and potential prosecutions.

Boston State Supreme Court Sidney R. Lipman Kopechne Edward M. Kennedy Lipman Superior Court Edward V. Keating Keating Dukes Grand Jury Dist. Atty Edmund Dinis Supreme Court Wilfred ‘J. Paquet

Break-In At Morrow Post Office

Cincinnati postal inspectors investigate an early morning break-in at the Morrow Post Office on Pike Street. Burglars cut through a metal roof, tampered with the safe, forced desk drawers, and were inside about four hours. 15 torn letters found, none missing. The postmaster Warren Reed calls it a professional job.

Morrow Cincinnati Warren Reed Pike Street Reed

Policeman's Dismissal Upheld by Civil Service Panel

In Columbus Ohio the Civil Service Commission upheld the dismissal of former Police Lt William C Voorhis on departmental charges. Voorhis had been one of eight officers facing federal gambling conspiracy charges last year and later acquitted.

Columbus, Ohio William C. Voorhis Civil Service Commission Voorhis

McDonald to Meet Voters in Lebanon Tomorrow

Ohio attorney general candidate John McDonald will visit Lebanon Warren County tomorrow at 4 p.m. The Democratic contender and Ohio House minority leader will meet voters at 12 S. Cherry St. in the Ed Lawson office of the assistant Warren County prosecutor.

Lebanon Warren County John McDonald Ohio McDonald Ohio House of Representatives S. Cherry St Ed Lawson

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