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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1961

Page

2

Library's No Fine Plan Brings Back Dusty Books

The Public Library reports a surge of overdue books returned after fines were suspended last week. Adults brought back seven books overdue over two weeks, with two 1946 due titles returning. children’s dept also saw returns. Librarian Miss Niederlander asks for six technical books and Britannica volumes missing since October, believed taken during the science fair, to be returned during the suspension.

Ines Jeanette Neiderlander Niederlander

Deaths And Funerals Young Mother Victim Of Cancer

Bettie Frances Arkill 29 of 75 Market St Springboro dies at Middletown Hospital after a year with cancer. She worked two years in Armco Steel’s tabulating department and retired March 21 due to ill health. Survived by husband Robert a daughter Jill her mother Amelia McGuire three brothers six sisters. Funeral services Saturday at Riggs Funeral Home with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call Friday.

Bettie Frances Arkill Market St Springboro Middletown Hospital Arkill Armco Steel Corp Blairs Mills Middletown Robert Jill Amelia MeGuire Leslie A Vandalia John W. Ang Clifford P. McGuire Golda Cassity Xenia Gladys Medley Bernice Perry Helen Wright San Pedro Calif Virginia Muller Shirley Horn Franklin Riggs Funeral Edwin Bobbitt Woodside Cemetery Eall

Infant Ratliff Dies At Middle town Hospital

Infant Steven Ratliff ten weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Shirley Ratliff of 1511 Lawn Ave died at 1010 pm yesterday at Middle town Hospital Surviving are the parents two sisters Carol Ann and Marline Sue paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs McKinley Ratliff of Donington Ky maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Roscoe Williams of Middle town Services set for 2 pm tomorrow at Joseph R Baker and Sons Funeral Home with Rev R C Caudill officiating home today from 7 to 9 pm

Steven Ratliff Shirley Ratliff Lawn Ave Middletown Hospital Carol Ann Marline Sue McKinley Ratliff Donington Roscoe Williams Middletown Joseph R. Baker and Sons

Franklin man Elmer J Schlegel dies at 68

Elmer J. Schlegel 68 of 6660 Trenton Franklin Road Franklin was pronounced dead on arrival at Middletown Hospital at 11:45 p m Tuesday. A former guard for Interstate Folding Box Co and later at LeSourdsville Lake he was born in Cincinnati and lived with Mr and Mrs Hugh Barnes for 35 years. He is survived by four sisters.

Elmer Joseph Schlegel Trenton Franklin Road Franklin Middletown Hospital Schlegel Interstate Folding Box Co LeSourdsville Lake Cincinnati Hugh Barnes Trenton- Franklin Road

Looting at Pittsburgh shop nets $20000 in jewelry

A Pittsburgh tailoring shop was robbed of about $20,000 in merchandise during an evening theft. An onlooker from Steubenville watched as a man stuffed jeweled accessories into a briefcase and, with a second man in the doorway, both walked away with the case.

Pittsburgh James H. Toner Steubenville Ohio

Ohio Republicans back aid bill in 223 to 193 vote

Washington AP Two Ohio Republican representatives joined six Buckeye Democrats in voting for a federal aid bill for low income areas. The measure passed 223 to 193 and goes to the President. Supporters were William Harsha of Portsmouth and Tom Moorehead of Zanesville. Democrat Thomas Ashley of Waterville was paired for the measure, while 14 other Ohio GOP congressmen opposed it.

Washington William Harsha Portsmouth Tom Moorehead Zanesville Thomas Ashley Waterville Toledo

Chief Gives Himself a Traffic Ticket at Barr Oak

Barr Oak Michigan police chief Ralph Barry faces a suit after issuing himself a ticket for not looking where he drove when his patrol car collided with another. He says he glanced away to wave at schoolchildren. The article also notes Tarrytown New York near Sunnyside, home of Washington Irving, named by area homemakers due to husbands lingering at the tavern on market days.

Barr Oak Mich Ralph Barry Tarrytown N. Y Sunnyside Washington Irving Irving

Camden widow Mary D. White dies at 66 in route two

Mary Della White 66 of Camden Rt. 2 died after year long illness. Survived by husband Edward two sons Russell Keith of Camden two daughters Betty McDowell and Mary Luis Caudill of Camden sister Edna White 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services 2 30 p m tomorrow at R C Nein & Sons Funeral Home with burial in Fairmount Cemetery.

Camden Mary Della White Camden Rt. 2 R. C. Nein & Sons Fairmount Cemetery

Tibet Lacks Railroads and Highways

A report notes that Tibet has no rail lines or major highways, highlighting its rugged terrain and sparse infrastructure. The absence of rail and road networks impacts transport, trade, and development prospects in the region.

Tibet

Notable Obituaries From Early 20th Century Notices

PASADENA California Mary Sinclair 78 wife of writer Upton Sinclair died Wednesday after a heart condition and seven years of semi invalid status. MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota Mrs James Ford Bell 82 wife of General Mills founder past president and retired board chairman died Tuesday in Honolulu of a heart attack. DAYTONA BEACH Florida George W Codrington 74 retired vice president of the Cleveland Diesel Engine Division of General Motors died Wednesday.

Pasadena Calif Mary Sinclair Upton Sinclair Minneapolis Minn James Ford Bell General Mills Inc Honolulu Daytona Beach Fla George W. Codrington Cleveland Diesel General Motors

Kennedy and DiSalle Discuss Public Life

President Kennedy and Ohio Governor Michael V. DiSalle shared views on public life during DiSalle's White House visit. DiSalle noted Kennedy asked about reelection plans, and they spoke of the mixed feelings public life brings. DiSalle met Caroline and John F. Jr., who smiled and appeared cordial.

Washington Kennedy Ohio Michael, V. DiSalle DiSalle White House John F. Jr Caroline King Shy

Adwriter Promises Best Possible Results for Want Ads

The Adwriter offers to help buyers and sellers craft Want Ads and achieve strong results. Dial GA 2-3611 for assistance.

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