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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1961

Page

2

Mental Health Leaders Hear Panel On Fund Drive Goals

Local precinct captains and committee chairmen heard a panel on the 1961 mental health fund drive at the CG&F building auditorium. Calvin Young outlined $75 million allocated to Ohio mental health, with little funding for research. Door to door fundraising in Middletown May 5-6 aims to raise $5,000 for the Hamilton clinic.

Cg&f Mary Etta Street Calvin Young Ohio Mental Health Association Martin Rush Cincinnati General Hospital Eunice Hammerle Butler County Mental Health Young Ohio Rush Middletown Hamilton Clinic

Infant Pfistner Stillborn in Lebanon Twin Birth

Infant son of Maj. and Mrs. George Pfistner of Lebanon was stillborn at Middletown Hospital at 11 36 p m yesterday. He was the first of twins. Arrangements are incomplete at Oswald Memorial Home 329 E Mulberry St.

Pfistner Lebanon George Pfistner Middletown Hospital Oswald

Oxford Man Buried After Heart Attack in Carrollton

William Harrison of Carrollton died from a heart attack Thursday and was buried Sunday in Oxford. He was the son of Mrs. J W Harrison who lived in Oxford for years and brother to Virginia Harrison Merz, former executive secretary to Miami University's treasurer. Also mentioned are services for Effie Johnson of Gebhart Road and Edward J Burg of Bishop Avenue with a Requiem High Mass planned at St. Ann Church.

Oxford William Harrison Carrollton, Y J.W. Harrison Virginia Harrison Merz Miami University Boca Raton Fila Effie Johnson Gebhart Road Webb Edward J. Burg Bishop Ave St. Ann Church

Prominent Dixon Publisher Frederick Dunnicliff Dies

Frederick G. Dunnicliff, 87, longtime publisher of the Dixon Tribune from 1913 to 1951, died Monday. His sons Dean and Federik are co publishers of the weekly paper.

Dixon, Canf Frederick G. Dunnicliff Dixon Tribune Dean Federik Valletta Malta Mary Rogers Abe Bailey Rogers Sicily Waterloo Ap—Carleton Cap) Sias Toastmaster Club International

Three Minor City Collisions Reported by Police

Three minor accidents were reported to police yesterday. Two occurred Sunday and one involved drivers Porter Tolson aged 29 of 2231 Winton St and Richard J. Gough aged 52 of 104 Bellomonte St at Fairmount Avenue and Baltimore Street. Damaged areas included the 100 block of S Broad Street and private property on S Canal Street.

Porter Tolson Winton St Richard J. Gough Bellomonte St Fairmount Avenue Baltimore Street S. Broad Street S. Canal Street

Burkhardt Faces New Assault and Weapon Charges

A Sunday night dispute at his wife's home led to two additional charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and two of assault and battery against Burkhardt. He is slated for arraignment in Municipal Court tomorrow. Police records note a prior rape conviction and earlier arrests.

Lord Burkhardt Baltimore St Burkhardt Mary Lonicker Patricia Lockard Betty Jean Rachel Johnson Smith Ave Oak Ridge Drive Hamilton State Patrol Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Elwood Street

Man Robbed Of 17 Dollars At Rainbow Inn

Maynard Arnold reports three men at the Rainbow Inn Garfield Street robbed him of about 17 dollars after pulling knives during a drinking session. Arnold, address not listed, provided the description of the three suspects as Negro men. Police are investigating the robbery.

Maynard Arnold Rainbow Inn Garfield Street Arnold

Armco PR Staff Grows Five Named In Promotions

Armco Steel Corp announces public relations department changes led by William Verity. Five staffers receive new roles: C E McIntire to manager of employee communications, David W Thompson to manager of public and community information, Robert M Nelson to manager of special programs, Rowan F Crawford to manager of educational relations, and Jack D Dudley to supervisor of public information.

Armco Steel Corp William Verity C. E. McIntire David W. Thopson Robert M. Nelson Rowan F. Crawford Jack D. Dudley McIntire Armco Butler, Pa Arm-co Thompson Duke University Navy DePauw University Nelson Ohio State University Crawford ‘Wids Pennsylvania State University Dudley University of Cincinnati Air Force

Governor Not Keeping Pledge Charged by Reformers

Newport church leaders say Governor Bert Combs failed to act on ouster proceedings against Newport officials after affidavits were filed by the Newport Ministerial Association. They object to his advance notice of sending alcohol agents to Newport and question past reform efforts.

Newport, Ky Bert Combs Newport Jesse L. Murrell Northern Kentucky Association of Protestant Churches Murrell Newport Ministerial Association Alcohol Beverage Control Board Claude Johnson Committee of 0

Lebanon Board OKs Blacktop 1200 Yard Play Area

Lebanon School Board approves paving the full 1200 square yard play area after PTA funds boost. Earlier agreement covered 600 yards with PTA paying half. Additional funds raised. final cost about 1200 dollars. Also rehired current teachers and accepted two resignations from Mary Purdim and Nellie Jane Esham.

Lebanon Lebanon School Board Louisa Wright School Parent Teachers Association PTA Gerald Holt Carlton Goodwin Mary Purdim Pleasant Street School Nellie Jane Esham Holbrook School

Industrialist George Walther Sr. Dies at 84 in Dayton

George Walther Sr. 84 of 500 West Davids Road died Sunday at Miami Valley Hospital. He founded Dayton Steel Foundry Co in 1905 with his brother Jacob. Services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at First Lutheran Church with burial in David Cemetery. He worked as a molder before founding the firm. survived by wife Katie, nine sons, three daughters and two brothers.

Dayton George Walther Sr W. David’ Road Dayton Steel Foundry Co First Lutheran Church David Whitmer Brothers Funeral Home N. Ludlow St Miami Valley Hospital Walther Jacob Germany Mr. Walther United States Niles Tool Works Hamilton Allis- Chalmers Co Milwaukee Kattie

March Payments By Blue Cross Set New High

Southwestern Ohio Blue Cross paid hospitals a record $4,345,937.18 for members care in March. The 22-year total surpasses $300 million for the non profit Hospital Care Corp. plan.

Blue Cross Southwestern Ohio Blue Cross Hospital Care Corp

Innocent Plea Entered By Local Man in Bigamy Charge

Richmond Indiana James Artemus Paul 22 of Middletown Ohio pleaded innocent to a Wayne county bigamy charge filed by Violet Rogers Paul who says they wed in Buller County Ohio in 1959. The affidavit cites a second marriage to Betty Fay Holton on June 25 1960 after a license was obtained in Richmond. Bond set at 1000. Judge Brubaker did not set a trial date.

Richmond Ind James Artemus Paul Middletown Ohio Wayne Violet Rogers Paul Paul Buller County Betty Fay Holton Liberty John H. Brubaker

Appeals Judge Assigned To Herbert Seat

Judge William D. Radcliff of the 4th District Appellate Court sits in the Ohio Supreme Court seat vacated by Judge Thomas J. Herbert who was hospitalized after a stroke. Chief Justice Weygandt says Radcliff will hear most cases this week and may stay longer.

Columbus Ohio William D. Radcliff 4Th District Appellate Court Ohio Supreme Court Thomas J. Herbert Carl V. Weygandt Radcliff Williamsport Circleville Weygandt Éth Herbert

Oxford Barbers Rally Dimes For Cancer Drive

Barbers in Oxford will donate a dime per haircut this week and next to benefit the American Cancer Society. Volunteers, led by Mrs. George Grosscup and Oxford unit president Mrs. Avis J W Cullen, will canvass households to collect funds.

Oxford Oxford Drive American Cancer Society George Grosscup Avis JW. Cullen

Miami University Symphony to Present Free Benton Auditorium Concert

Oxford Ohio MIami University Symphonic Band will present a public concert Sunday at 8 p.m. in Benton Auditorium with free admission. A.D. Lekvold, director of bands, will conduct a program featuring Tulsa a symphonic poem, marches and novelty numbers. A trombone quartet will perform Berlioz Rakoczy March with Lyndhurst senior Charles Miller John Watson Middletown junior Richard Drunkle Union City senior and Martin Gross University Heights freshman.

Oxford Miami University Miami Benton Auditorium A.D. Lekvold Tulsa Berlioz Rakoczy Charles Miller Lyndhurst John M. Watson Middletown Richard, iRunkle Union City Martin Gross University Heights

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William Polanka John Perkins The County Mental Health Association John Dobrozs! Insurance Inc First Ave McGee’s Pharmacy Manchester Vannest Grandpa Armco PR C. &. McIntire Oxford Barbers Ortman-Stewart Transportation Company David W. Thompson LEE Miles Real Estate School Cis Ross’ Girdles Sergion McCoy Leffler Sutphin Woodlawn Ando Wicoff Homer D. Leffler VFR Gardue Beneee
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