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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1970

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Earl R K Baker

Earl R K Baker 68 of 607 Oxford State Road died at 8 30 am yesterday at Middletown Hospital after a stay since June 29 He worked nine years at Black Clawson Co and 19 years at Armco Steel Corp before retiring He served in the Army after World War I Surviving wife Lydia a daughter Mary Butts Dayton a son William Middletown a brother William Middletown a sister Miss Frances Baker Dayton eight grandchildren two great grandchildren Services 10 am Wednesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Rev Ramah Johnson officiating Burial Woodside Cemetery Friends may call tomorrow 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm

Earl RK. Baker Earl Rapperd Baker Oxford State Road Middletown Hospital Baker Black Clawson Co Armco Steel Corp Lydia Mary Butts Dayton William Middletown Frances Baker McCoy- Leffler Ramah Johnson Woodside Cemetery

Hamilton GI Dies In Vietnam

Army Pfc Frank Louis Asher, 20, of 712 S Fifth St Hamilton, reported killed in action in Vietnam. He was missing July 21 near Saigon after entering service January 1970 and serving in Vietnam since June. Survived by his parents, a sister Laura Bentley and a brother Robert. Body to be returned to Brown Dawson Funeral Home for arrangements.

Hamilton Frank Louis Asher Frank Asher S. Fifth St Vietnam Saigon Asher Fairfield Sevice The King Sales & Service Co Laura Bentley Robert Brown-Dawson Funeral Home

Car Forced Off Roadway Injures Trenton man near Meyers Road

James Carol Jr., 22, of 406 Brelsford Drive, Trenton, was injured around 1 30 a m yesterday when his westbound car skidded off Meyers Road about 220 feet east of Brown s Run Road and struck a utility pole. He told police another unidentified vehicle crowded him off the road and was treated at Middletown Hospital.

James Carol Jr Brelsford Drive Trenton Meyers Road Brown's Run Road Carol Middletown Hospital

Germans Buy French Beer Import Trade Surge Seen

West Germany imported about 60 million bottles of beer from France last year as cross border trade strengthened. French brewers benefited from steady demand in a growing beer market within Europe.

Paris France

FDAToralized Denture Adhesive Ad Makes Comfort

A historic ad touts FASTEETH denture adhesive powder offering firmer, longer hold. It promises comfort and natural feel without acid or gummy taste, urging regular dental care and availability at drug counters.

Local Obituaries Pose Services for Several Residents

Dilver Bailey of Indianapolis a former Hamilton resident 66 graveside services 1 30 pm tomorrow Rose Hill Memorial Park. Elsie Koch 84 formerly of 750 Belle Ave services 10 am tomorrow Zettler. Margaret Streicher 80 1811 Hancock Ave funeral mass 9 3 am tomorrow St Veronica's Church. Egbert Kramer 76 Sunnybreeze Convalescent Home private services Klaus Weigel. Leo Limoges 63 190 Wasserman Road services 1 pm tomorrow Proeschel. Clarence Wehr 72 6020 Allison Ave services 2 pm Wednesday Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Dilver Bailey Indianapolis Hamilton Rose Hill Memorial Park Elsie Koch Belle Ave Zettler Margaret Streicher Hancock Ave St. Veronica’s Church Egbert Kramer Sunnybreeze Klaus-Weigel Clarence Wehr Allison Ave Immanuel Lutheran Church

Cincinnati man killed by private guard in second incident

A 56 year old Cincinnati man Floyd Cureton died after five gunshot wounds at a food market Friday night. He had been charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Police say no charges against the guard. Another man Robert How died from wounds received Thursday at the Greyhound Bus Station. the guard who fired was not charged. Authorities search for a suspect in a separate shooting as details remain unclear.

Cincinnati Floyd Cureton General Hospital Robert How Greyhound Neery Ireney New York Ord Canchester Orsthodox Church America

American saint Hippie Monk canonized in Alaska

In a four day ceremony in Kodiak Alaska Father Herman of Spruce Island becomes the Orthodox Church first American saint known for healings and prophecies. Clergy carried his plain coffin and he founded信 church and orphanage on Spruce Island after leaving Valamo Monastery in 1794. Remains were distributed to Finland and to Spruce Island and South Canaan Monastery in Pennsylvania.

Kodiak, Alaska Orthodox Church Herman Spruce Island Theodosius Sitka Alaska Valaamo Finland New World Church Father Herman Paul Karelia

Man Found In House Charged In Night Break In

Hamilton County police arrested Noel Gene Taggard 25 of Williamsdale at 4 am after finding him in the basement of Roger Krause home with a .22 pistol and cartridges. He resisted officers but no theft occurred. In a separate case John Barnthouse 20 of Lebanon faced grand larceny charges over a stolen billfold from Sandy Jones at the Halfway Inn.

Hamilton County Williamsdale Noel Gene Taggard Clark St Roger Krause Krause Taggard John Oliver Barnthouse Jr Northwood Drive Lebanon Norwood Halfway Inn Ohio Sandy Jones Barnthouse

Railroads Employ Over Half Million Workers in Year

Washington figures show U S railroads employed 578302 people last year at an average salary of 9273 dollars. Major carriers posted broad payrolls across the industry with significant employment levels in maintenance and operations.

Washington U.S

Burger urges federal judiciary reform and new council

Chief Justice Warren E. Burger urged the ABA to create a federal judiciary council representing all branches to modernize courts. He warned of overreliance on courts and called for more funding, judges, and streamlined processes while noting obsolete machinery and competing fiscal priorities.

Burger America Congress Judiciary Council U.S. Judicial Conference

Governor Milliken vows action after Goose Lake Fest

Michigan Governor William Milliken, outraged by Goose Lake Rock Festival, moves to prevent a repeat Labor Day weekend festival at Goose Lake Park. Officials report widespread drug sales and no violence among an audience of about 200,000. a 12 foot marijuana cigarette was passed to performers and audience. Local legal aid is being sought to curb future events.

Jackson Michigan William Milliken Goose Lake Missouri Milliken Joseph Thibodeau Goose Lake Park

600 Signatures Back Better Lighting in Oneida Area

Nearly 600 residents sign a petition urging improved street lighting and more traffic signs in the Oneida area. Fred Howard says trustees are fully supportive as Cincinnati Gas & Electric plans work once the petition passes. A CG&E rep will attend the Lemon Township meeting at 7 30 p m in Township Hall Amanda to answer questions.

Oneida Lemon Township Fred Howard Howard Omaha St Cincinnati Gas & Electric Cg&e Township Hall Amanda

Auto and Truck Prices Shock Senator Proxmire

Washington AP report quotes Senator William Proxmire accusing recent price hikes for cars and trucks of being shocking and incomprehensible. He urged an investigation by Paul Volcker McCracken, head of Nixon's Council of Economic Advisers, arguing the increases mock the administration stance that inflation is slowing.

Washington William Proxmire D-Wis Paul W. McCracken Nixon Council of Economic Advisers

Car Insurance Rates Likely To Rise In Ohio

Columbus AP report shows Nationwide Mutual expects auto coverage rate increases after six months 1970 losses of 12.1 million. Company seeks Ohio approval this fall, citing losses well above 1969 levels. Despite deficits, investment income kept 1969 profit at 553000 and 400000 through June 30 1970.

Columbus, Ohio Dean Jeffers Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co Jeffers Ohio Department of Insurance Nationwide

Poverty does not guarantee poverty in next generation

A national HEW survey led by Oliver C. Moses finds two thirds of sons of farmers, laborers, and service workers hold higher level jobs than their fathers. Over 80 percent moving from rural areas to cities also achieved better jobs, with white laborers at 80 percent and nonwhites at 50 percent. The study used 3,000 family spending units.

Atlanta U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Department Oliver C. Moses Moles

Public transit over taxis for jet age explorers

Advice promotes walking and using city transit to see London cheaply, claiming one-fifth the taxi cost and deeper city knowledge. Encourages studying brochures and using the well traveled NATIONAL BANK at 2 No- Main St. 422-4459 for trip tips.

London Tional Bank Main St

Fair Not Dampened By Weather at Preble County Fair

Eaton officials report the Preble County Fair opened well despite rain. Janet Kiracore, 16, of Eaton won the Junior Fair Talent Contest with a reading using a deck of playing cards. The Junior Fair parade proceeded, while the Preble Sing-Out evening show was canceled. Exhibits are full and the fair expects its largest turnout. Tonight features the Junior Fair Swine Breeding Show at 6 and the King and Queen Contest at 7:30.

Eaton Preble Janet Kiracore

Fire Fatal in Columbus Apartment Blaze

Columbus police say 41 year old Donald R Britt died in a Sunday fire in his apartment. Fire officials indicate he apparently smoked in bed, triggering the fatal blaze.

Columbus, Ohio Donald R. Britt

August Furniture Sale at Reed Klopp's Sparks Home Makeover

A bustling sale at Reed Klopp's Furniture during the August event attracts buyers with dehumidifier and air conditioner discounts. Also featured are Peck's Flower Shop dried arrangements, travel offers via First National Bank, Roxie's Wig Boutique guidance, Hallmark cards at David Son's, and clearance deals on summer wear and college essentials.

Reed Klopp’s Reed Klopp

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