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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1965

Page

8

Two Boys Arrested in City Thefts

Two juvenile boys ages 11 and 12 admitted breaking into five business places in five days and stealing over £900 in loot. A 16-year-old girl was taken into custody for concealing the loot and aiding the pair on at least one break-in. Details include Guido's Grocery July 1 theft and a Comb's Sohio Service Station cash grab of $725, with most money later recovered. Both youths have prior records. police say they live in the south end of town.

Middletown Guido's Grove St Comb Sohio Yankee Road

Four Men Charged In Franklin Rape Case

A Franklin man Gunter Oakley 41 and three Dayton men Steve Melby 25 Paul D Wiggins 35 and William J Caudill 24 face rape charges. The 21 year old woman said suspects forced her car off Interstate 75 and took her to a farmhouse near Franklin where she was assaulted. All four held on 4000 bond each and will appear in Franklin Municipal Court.

Lebanon Franklin Dayton Gunter Oakley Union Road Steve Melby Paul D. Wiggins William J. Caudill

Widow sues for damages over 1964 Xenia shooting

Barbara Young administratrix of Rudolph Young seeks 100000 damages from the Buckeye Union Casualty Co and Robert A. O'Neil as executor of James B. Burns estate. The Nov 7 1964 shooting at a Xenia residence killed Young and Burns. Burns was the state liquor agent at the time and a Xenia policeman also fired a fatal shot.

Xenia Ohio Barbara Young Rudolph Young Buckeye Union Casualty Co James B. Burns Robert A. O'Neil Burns

Rossi and lodge officers reelected at Clock Restaurant

Members of the Frank D. Vitori Lodge 2142 re elected last night with Rossi Louis A Rossi as venerable. June 26 was set for the lodge smorgasbord sausage fry and party at Middletown Sportsmen's Club. Bob Yalich was named chair for next month's wives night with a film on A Summer in Italy.

Louis A. Rossi Frank D. Vitori Order Sons of Italy America Rossi City Probation Office James E. Puccio Middletown Bob Yalich Italy Angelo M. Amatulli Puccio James A. Amatulli Frank G. Capozzi Richard F. Capozzi Anthony P. Amatulli Tony G. Capozzi Halder K. Pearce Vincent W. Rivizzino N. G. Vitori Mike J. Diorio Vic Julian Tony DeBiasi Giovanni Abatti Dan Amatulli

Votor Vehicle Funds Distributed Across Ohio Counties in 1965

The first distribution of motor vehicle registration revenue for 1965 totals 48.6 million dollars to Ohio counties and municipalities. Butler County receives 905,776 dollars, Preble 199,101 dollars, and Warren 327,647 dollars. Funds support maintenance of county and municipal roads and state highway safety efforts, announced by State Highway Safety Director Warren Nelson.

Ohio Butler County Preble Warren Nelson

Youth 19 Named to U S Air Force Academy Nomination

Robert P. Cornella of 4405 Creekview Drive in the Third District was selected to attend the U S Air Force Academy. Governor Rodney M. Love announced the nomination. Cornella, Middletown High School graduate of 1964, previously earned an Air Force Falcons Foundation scholarship to Millard Prep School in Oregon.

Robert P. Cornella Creekview Drive U. S. Air Force Academy Rodney M. Love Dayton Robert Robert T. Cornella U.S. Air Force Falcons Foundation Millard Prep School Bandon Ore Middletown High School W. W. Sebald Charles Douglas Gorman Canova Drive Monroe Kenneth L. Green Jefferson Road

Two Hurt In Fiery Middletown City Crash

Two people were hospitalized in Middletown in fair to good condition after a collision at Grand Avenue and Gideon Road early this morning. one driver, Hines, was cited for careless operation as his car struck Lazaron's, exploded, and destroyed all three vehicles. Additional minor injuries and several citations followed in a series of other accidents reported yesterday.

Middletown Grand Avenue Gideon Road Plu Mussel Mines Second St Franklin Lucy W. Lazaron Sherman Ave Hines Lazaron Lawrence Mitchell Third St Trenton Roscoe R. Evans Middletown Hospital Clinton Street First Avenue Evans James H. McGothen N. Clin Ton St. McGothen Kenneth C. Gaskins Cincinnati Germantown Road Verity Parkway Gaskins Elizabeth Ann Collins Austin-Smith Road Monroe Larry D. Cobb Tytus Ave Second Avenue

Abduction Trial Delayed Over Child's Testimony

Hamilton County case continuing against Raymond Ross Holt 30 West Chester on abduction and rape charges. Judge Dolan reset proceedings to Wednesday due to the child's emotional state and ordered spectators removed in the courtroom. Witnesses included Linda Southard 15 and Marie Gardner with Henry Clark presenting Holt as vehicle owner.

Hamilton James Dolan Raymond Ross Holt West Chester Lester Amburgy South Lebanon Henry Clark Automobile Registration Department Hamilton County Linda Southard Marie Gardner Clark Holt Southard

Female trap door spider resists fourteen times her weight

A science note reports the female trap door spider can withstand a pull of 14 times her own body weight preserving shear strength and climbing ability.

Wheels Around Maternity Ward

Howard Qunn twenty two from Rotterdam recovers from an auto crash as his wife Claudia gives birth to a girl Tuesday in a nearby hospital. Nurses arrange for the father to visit by wheeling him on a stretcher through the ward.

Schenectady N.Y Howard Qunn Quinn Rotterdam Claudia

World Tour Without Tipping Dulls the Experience

A witty note argues travel without tipping may save money but undermines hospitality and the overall enjoyment of tours, suggesting guests should tip to support service staff and enhance experiences.

Man 22 Sentenced 60 Days on Two Counts in Municipal Court

A 22 year old William Booth of Oxford State Road received 60 days in Butler County jail after being found guilty of assault and battery and receiving stolen property for acts against Gary Morrison on March 16 and attempting to pawn a stolen watch and ring valued at $70 at Richie's Pawn Shop on April 18. Beverly City Court also fined Edward Guthrie 200 dollars for petit larceny and John Sanford 22 of 824 16th Ave 30 days for petit larceny. Donal Dennis 34 of Mary Etta Street fined 50 for disorderly conduct. Iley Wick Pierce 35 of Hamilton fined 50 for careless driving with costs suspended. Richard Bennett 25 of Miami Street Trenton had an assault and battery charge withdrawn.

Butler County William Booth Oxford State Road Gary Morrison Richie Central Ave Edward Guthrie Middle Fashion Fair Stevens Ave John Sanford 16Th Ave Eloise Nord Donald Dennis Mary Etta St Iley Wick Pierce Hamilton Richard Bennett Miami St Trenton

Insurance salesman invites Middletown calls

John Dobrozs Jr an Insurance agent at 1820 First Ave Middletown GA 4696 invites newcomers to discuss a full line of coverages and offers home visits to explain options and provide service.

Middletown John Dobrozs Jr First Ave

Hundred Gather for War Mothers Tree Planting Ceremony

Nearly a hundred people joined Middletown Chapter of American War Mothers at Goldman Park for a tree planting ceremony. Participants included Cub Pack 15, Girl Scout Troop 1233, and scouts carrying banners and flags. The program featured pledges, remarks by Mrs Burley Cottle, choral singing by Mayfield School Boys Choir, and a benediction by Mrs Edwin Sherwood.

Middletown American War Mothers Goldman Park George Thomas Robert Cox Chris Collier Charles McGuire Howard Newcomb Burley Cottle Delpha Laycock Mayfield School America the Beautiful Ethel Beard Cottle Charles Bolton Frank Chapman Newcomb Blanche Halsey Edwin Sherwood

Counties Receive Auto License Distribution Totals

Butler County will get 873641.70 dollars Preble County 157966 and Warren County 295512.30 as part of a 48.6 million dollar first advance payment of 1965 auto license funds State Auditor Chester W Goble reports this amount increases initial 1944 advance by 1309362.9 dollars

Butler County Preble Warren County Chester W. Goble

Youngsters Stage Dance Review “Its Show Time” in Hamilton

Eight-year-old Debbie Freeze eleven-year-old Mona Hornbeck and Shirley Sandusky Decker’s Black Diamond twirling team along with Candy Bailey perform in the annual dance review It s Show Time at Roosevelt School Hamilton on May 2 at 2 p m. Betty Stouse Dance Studio presents the event.

Middletown Roosevelt School Hamilton Betty Stouse Debbie Freeze Mona Hornbeck Shirley Sandusky Decker Candy Bailey

U. S. Sweepstakes Entry Starts at Union Sanitary & Locations

A notice invites readers to register now for the U S sweepstakes hosted by Union Sanitary and Locations. Details outline eligibility and submission deadlines at participating outlets.

Deaths and Funerals Highlight Area Losses

Florence Gebhart 69 of Dayton passed away at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Survived by husband William two daughters Mrs Clyde Brown and Air Force Maj. Russell Gebhart, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services Monday at Gebhart Schmidt Funeral Home Miamisburg burial Hillgrove Cemetery. CAMDEN infant son of Mr and Mrs William White died at Reid Memorial Hospital Richmond two days after birth. Private services held at R C Nein & Sons with Mound Hill Cemetery Eaton burial. Mrs Vernon Long 35 Gra ham Tex formerly Hamilton private services. Robert Baker 47 Fairfield services 10 a.m. Monday. John McFall 78 Oxford services in Fort Lauderdale Fla.

Florence Gebhart Dayton Leslie Blankenship Monroe Kettering Memorial Hospital Gebhart William Clyde Brown Miamisburg Air Force Russell Gebhart Frankfort Germany Camden William White Reid Memorial Hospital Richmond Ind R. C. Nein & Sons Mound Hill Cemetery Eaton Vernon Long Graham Tex Hamilton Trinity Episcopal Church Robert Baker Fairfield John McFall Oxford Fort Lauderdale Fla

Mrs Libbie Sherwood Gove Dies at 82 in Philadelphia

Mrs. Libbie Sherwood Gove 82 formerly of Middletown from 1913 until last September died yesterday at a daughter's home in Philadelphia. Survived by husband Fred. Services Tuesday at Oswald Memorial Home Lebanon followed by burial in Miami Cemetery Corwin. No visitations.

Libbie Sherwood Gove Middletown Dorothy Shatter Philadelphia Oswald

Germantown Man Wesley Shaffer Dies at 88

Wesley Shaffer 88 of Germantown Route 2 died at 5 30 am yesterday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton where he had been a patient three weeks. Survived by two sons Edward Farmersville and Clarence Germantown a daughter Mrs Viola Dubois Dayton and two grandchildren. Funeral Monday at John Arpp Funeral Home with Rev Harold Miller officiating burial in Germantown Cemetery Friends may call tomorrow 4 to 8 pm.

Germantown Wesley Shaffer Germantown Rt. 2 Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Edward Farmersville Clarence Viola Dubois John Arpp Harold Miller Germantown Cemetery

Requiem Mass for Mrs Emma Vogele at St John’s Church

Emma Vogele 92 of 1910 Grand Ave is to be honored with a Rosary and requiem mass at St John’s Church at 9 30 a m Monday. Burial follows at Hillgrove Cemetery in Miamisburg. Friends may call tomorrow at Mc Coy Leffler Funeral Home 2 5 and 7 9 p m with Rosary at 7 30 p m. She died Thursday at Garden Manor Nursing Home and is survived only by a sister Rosa Betz of Toledo.

Gebhart & Schmidt Miamisburg Hillgrove Cemetery Funeral Emma Vogele Grand Ave St. John’s Church McCoy-Leffler Vogele Garden Manor Nursing Home Rosa Betz Toledo

Public Relations Talk At Middletown Dinner Meeting

The Middletown Personnel Association will hear Knight Goodman of Aeronca speak on the fundamentals of good public relations. His talk titled The Sun Sets In The East will cover cooperation with media and proper news coverage for industry. Max Wise will preside.

Middletown Personnel Association Manchester Motor Inn Knight Goodman Aeronca Goodman Max Wise Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

Young Blue Lustre Electric G. C. Murphy Co Robert Cornella Oliver Fe, Carter Lafayette Ave Harold FE. Fitzpatrick Alameda John F. Curtis Warren Road Woodlawn Avenue Sora Lane At & P.m Carter Ftzpatrick Curtis Fitzpatrick Donald Mardis Renee Bill Bush Church St Main Street 15Th Avenue Donald Mplls Hamton Shirley Demostenes Jackson Lane Thomas Bacotte Francis Rudphos Raymond Drive Ewood Street Abell Fuller Eighth Ave Steven Culbertson Market St S. Verity Parkway Hanover Street Dolan Butler Man Razor's Edge the Village Idiots Blazers Queen City Heavenly M.H.S. Auditorium Arbor Day Robert H. Bender Central Store Wildwood Jean Hayes Lorg Place Thomas Bell Federation of Women’s Club Weith Park Board Highland St Oungsters Dance Review U. S Russell Myron Branson Somerville Rt Camden Rt Mrs Libbie Gove Mrs. Gove Fred Wilson Plumbing CO Melampy
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