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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1962

Page

8

Jewelry From Plane Crash Ties Four To Larceny Case

In Cincinnati AP report three men and a woman were en route to face charges of grand larceny and receiving stolen goods after jewelry tied to a crash was found. Names include Elizabeth Stanty 70 and Elmer 46, with others identified as James Clemens 36 S Wayne Weiger 61 from Findlay Ohio. Four died in the April Jellico Tennessee wreck where five perished. The Elmwood police hold the jewelry valued over 10000 dollars as investigators link it to the crash site near the Hale family home.

Cincinnati Elizabeth Stanty Chicago Elmer Tennessee Marie James J. Clemens Norridge Ill S. Wayne Weiger Findlay Ohio B. L. Branham Campbell County Tenn Glenn Homer Hale Florence Douglasville Bobby Ray Hale Elmwood William J Cochran Villarica Thomas Fitzpatrick Glenn Hale Bobby Hale Glenn Jellico Fitzpatrick

Parachutist Dies In Jump Near Warren Ohio

Howard Gatrell, 40, of Newbury, a Cleveland Parachute Club member, was killed Saturday night when he smashed against the plane at 7200 feet before a jump from Skeets Airport. The Trumbull County coroner cited a broken neck as the cause of death. Gatrell’s wife and children watched as he apparently struck his head inside the aircraft and tore part of a window, damaging the craft. the reserve chute deployed and he descended.

Warren Ohio Cleveland Parachute Club Howard Garrell Newbury Trumbull Joseph Sudimack Jr Gatrell Skeets Here

Easter Egg Scramble Sparks Park Hunt With Prizes

The annual Egg Scramble at Armco Park starts at 1 30 PM if no rain, with 4500 colored eggs and free pony rides donated by Stanley Sorrell. Merchants hid eggs, with Patrolman of the Year Jack Combs hiding a $5 prize egg and a $2 50 prize egg for preschoolers in Bunny Hollow. Elwood Richardson of The Journal leads the redemption center as patrols and Red Cross assist with crowds.

Armco Park Stanley Sorrell Middletown Area Combs Bunny Hollow Park Elwood Richardson the Journal

Bad Eggs Spoil Fun For Kids At Hunt

In New Baltimore a farm egg hunt sponsored by Crosby Township Civic Association left three children ill and hospitalized. Curtis Booth, 4, was admitted in fair condition. two other boys were dismissed after treatment. Deputies warn against eating eggs as 60 parents called in after radio and TV alerts.

Hamilton New Balti Mercy Hospital Hamilton County Curtis Lee Booth Gerald Booth Harrison Rt. 1 New Baltimore Cincinnati Ohio 128 Crosby Township Civic Association Cpl Arthur Shearer Hamilton County Sheriff's Department Sheriff's Office

Middletown Baton Twirlers Sweep Five Firsts at Miamisburg

Baton twirlers from Middletown won five first places in a USTA contest held yesterday in Miamisburg sponsored by Sharon Kaye's Kaye-Idettes. Rhonda Napier led the advanced 6 under group with a first, Terri Lee Selby topped the 11-year-old advanced and juvenile strutting events, while Sue Napier placed fourth in the 16 and over advanced. Other top results included Donna Marie Armstrong third, Lu Ann Evans fifth in the year-old advanced, Sandy Manning first in a beginner under group, Donna Sue Hatton third in beginners 14 and over, and Judy Harris fifth in intermediates 14 and over.

Middletown Baton USTA Miamisburg Sharon Kaye Rhonda Napier Shaun Birch Donna Marie Armstrong Lu Ann Evans Terri Lee Selby Sue Napier Sandy Manning Donna Sue Hatton Judy Harris

Two-Car Collision Kills Harold N. Ross in Tiffin

In Tiffin Ohio on Saturday a two car crash on Ohio 18 claimed the life of Harold N Ross aged 45 of Tiffin. The accident occurred in the afternoon leaving investigators to determine exact causes and whether other injuries occurred. Local authorities were on the scene and the incident is under investigation.

Tiffin Ohio Harold N. Ross

Sungani Indian Dancers to Perform at Manchester Jr Hi Roundup

The Sungani Indian Dancers of White Water Ohio will perform at Manchester Jr High Spring Roundup on April 28 1962 from noon to 8 PM. They feature 18 foot Sioux tipis and a repertoire of over 50 dances including Taos Horse Tail and Sioux Dog Dances. Chair directors J B and Phyllis Dick lead a family group with members from the Dick family, who have appeared on coast to coast TV and in parades and festivals. Their performances showcase intricate movement learned from Indian communities and blend authentic lore with competitive dancing.

White Water Ohio Manchester Jr Winnebego Navaho Oklahoma J. B Phyllis Dick Harrison Mr. Dick Sungant Indianapolis Steven's Point Wisconsin Sungani Manchester Jr. High

Two Escapes With Minor Injuries In Middletown Crash

Two Middletown residents avoided serious injuries after a broadside collision at Henry Avenue and Mary Etta Street. Dale Martin, 18, suffered knee lacerations and contusions. Hester Barnett, 48, had a scalp laceration. Both were treated at Middletown Hospital. Martin, speeding north on Mary Etta, ran a stop sign and struck Barnett’s car, sending both vehicles over the curb. The 2:05 p.m. crash caused Martin’s 1957 car to be a total loss and extra damage to Barnett’s car. Martin was cited for failing to yield at a stop sign. In a separate morning incident, Herbert Stewart, 41, was cited for failing to maintain assured clear distance after colliding on Charles Street at Henry Avenue. David Thiel, 5, a passenger, suffered a bumped forehead. Damages: Thiel car $200, Stewart car $175. Peter Wingewich, 72, was cited for following too closely after a collision on Girard Avenue at Verity Parkway with minor damages. Only three other minor accidents were reported since Saturday.

Middletown Hen ‘Ry Mary Etta Street Dale Martin Swanley St Hester Barnett Middletown Hospital Martin Mary Etta Barnett Auto Barnett Herbert Stewart Richard St Miamisburg Charles Street Henry Avenue David Thiel Middletown Rt. 3 Mary Jane Thiel Thiel Stewart Peter Winglewich Baltimore St Girard Avenue Verity Parkway

Grass fires and autos ignite city fire crews

A grass fire in a field on 1100 block of LaFayette Avenue and two autos fires occupied city firefighters yesterday. Damage totaled about 40 dollars. One car fire started under the hood from a carburetor backfire on a car owned by Mervin Bair at 10 N Verity Parkway. Another auto owned by Leroy Johnson on Garfield Street caught fire at 5:07 p.m. Saturday near the Baltimore Street and Michigan Avenue intersection, caused by a motor backfire and resulting in 40 dollars damage.

LaFayette Avenue Mervin Bair Franklin-Madison Road Franklin Verity’ Parkway Leroy Johnson Garfield St Baltimore Street Michigan Avenue

Brothers Fined On 3 Charges

In Franklin municipal court on Friday two Webb brothers were fined 16 dollars and costs on three charges intoxication disorderly conduct and resisting arrest Judge J T Riley imposed the penalties on Ruel Webb 42 of 128 N Main St and Vincent Webb 42 of 24 W Fifth St A third Webb brother Paul 27 of 9348 McGuire Lane was fined 10 dollars and costs for muffler violation Additional fines included Floyd Johnson 28 of Dayton 10 dollars for illegal parking James Puckett 27 of Hamilton 10 dollars for changing lanes and William Hopkins 30 of Trenton 10 dollars for no operator s license.

Franklin Franklin Brothers Ruel Webb N. Main St Vincent Webb W. Fifth St J. T. Riley Paul Webb McGuire Lane Floyd Johnson Dayton James Puckett Hamilton William Hopkins Trenton

Woman Bans Trash Sparks Garage Fire in Franklin

In Franklin, a resident Mrs. Julia VanArsdale living at 702 South Main Street started a backyard trash burn that ignited her garage causing about 100 dollars in damage. Firefighters reported the 3 40 p m blaze. A neighbor also reported another burn at 9659 Staley Road by Ray Eversole, owner, at 7 35 p m last night.

Franklin Julia VanArsdale S. Main St Staley Road Ray Eversole

Police Briefs Theft Reported Across City

Police briefs list several thefts from Friday and yesterday. Frank Clendinin, 2009 Henry Ave., had a tire wheel and hubcap stolen from his car valued at 40 dollars. Jet Porter, 117 N Heinkle Rd., had a rain coat stolen from his car for 40 dollars. Mark Fedders, 2605 Fleming Rd., reported a bicycle stolen from Sunset Park. John Gullett, 3124 Yankee Rd., lost wallet with about 10 dollars and papers downtown. Otis Spencer, 528 Baltimore St., said roughly half a tank of gas was stolen from his car parked behind his home.

Frank Clendinin Henry Ave Jet Porter N. Heinkle Road Tytus Avenue John Gullette Yankee Road Otis Spencer Baltimore St

Vandalism Complaints Filed Over Car Paint Smears

Thomas Flemming and Morris Finkleman filed vandalism complaints after autos parked at 606 16th Ave and 606 14th Ave were smeared with paint on Friday night.

Thomas Flemming 16Th Ave Morris Finkleman 14Th Ave

Juvels Held After Car Wreck Near Franklin Trenton

Two Middletown youths aged 16 and 17 were spotted driving a stolen car east of Peasttown on Franklin Trenton Road. They admitted taking the auto, wrecking it, and abandoning the vehicle. Patrolmen chased them behind Poastown School and then detained them for juvenile authorities.

Middletown Franklin-Trenton Peasttown Jerry Miller Harold Ave Franklin Paramount Theater Poast‘town

Homes Of Vacationers Are Looted

Two more break ins were reported in the city bringing weekend total to eight. The William E Walker home at 2811 Moorman Drive was entered by breaking a rear door glass. The Walkers, vacationing in Florida, were not home. The house was ransacked completely, police said.

William E. Walker Moorman Drive Florida

Break-in Reported Next Door on Richardson Drive

Earl Mull of 708 Richardson Drive told police a break in occurred at Daniel Wise’s home next door at 710 Richardson. The Wise family were away, Mull said. A rear bedroom window had been forced to gain entry.

Earl Mull Richardson Drive Daniel Wise Richardson Wises Mull

Easter Joy in Jerusalem Sees Global Faithful Gather

Pilgrims from many Christian groups filled Jerusalem on Easter Sunday for midnight Mass and dawn celebrations at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and nearby sites. The city’s ancient streets buzzed with about 6,000 pilgrims from over 100 Christian sects, including Eastern Africans in robes, Chinese and Filipino worshipers, and American visitors. The ceremony featured the blessing of the fire and a candle lit beside the Stone of Unction, with keys to the church held by a Moslem family since Saladin’s era.

Jerusalem Christ Christendom Joudeh Saladin Cession

Skater Doyle Whisler Places Second in Indiana Meet

Doyle Whisler, 14, of Roller Haven took second in the junior freestyle division at the Indiana Invitational Roller Skating Meet in Indianapolis. He competed against skaters from eight states and is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Whisler of 413 Regent Drive. Other Roller Haven skaters enter events today.

Doyle Whisler Roller Haven Indiana Indianapolis Whisler Robert Whisler Regent Drive Roller ‘Haven

Cincinnati Woman Second Crash Victim

Mrs. Voila Weisman, 60, of Cincinnati died Saturday in Springfield City Hospital from injuries in a highway crash near South Charleston Friday night. Her husband, William, 62, was killed instantly in the head on collision on U S 42.

Springfield, Ohio Voila Weisman Cincinnati Springfield City South Charleston William U. S. 42

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Bunny Kenny Whitman Akron Buggs Bunny Buggs Kenny Children’s Zoo Ciney Hales Jack American Red Cross New York Cental Railroad Manchester Road Baton Brothers Mark Fedders Flemming Road Sunset Park Mount of Olives St. Stephen St. Savior Israel Rock of the Garden Tomb Damascus Gate Jesus Church of the Holy Sepulcher Butler County Barry J. Levey FR. Reeder Sheldon Pol Adv Union Sanitary Sweepstakes Kay Miller First Ave Grand Ave Gideon Rd U.S P.S dUuion S 2Nd Avenue Central Avenue West Central Avenue Strand Theater
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