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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1964

Page

2

Miss Ida Beekman Dies at 76 in Franklin

Miss Ida Beekman 76 of 5935 Hendrickson Road Franklin died at 9 15 p m Saturday at Middletown Hospital after a fall that caused a hip fracture she was a retired violin teacher and survivor includes a sister Mrs Elsie Osborne of Maliber California Graveside services are set for 2 p m Wednesday in Middletown Cemetery with Rev G Walter Weber officiating and viewing at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home tomorrow from 7 to 9 p m Friends may call at the Mc Coy Leffler Funeral Home today 7 to 9 p m prior to services

Ida Beekman Hendrickson Road Franklin Middletown Hospital Beekman Elsie Osborne Maliber Calif Middletown G. Walter Weber Joseph R. Baker & Sons

Julian Collinsworth died after long illness in Middletown

Julian Victor Collinsworth aged 32 of 407 Yankee Road Middletown died at 9 20 am yesterday at Middletown Hospital after a six year illness. He was a self employed painter and a member of Eagles Lodge 528 born in Perry County Kentucky and had lived in Middletown 17 years. Survived by wife Ellena a son Anthony and four daughters Sondra Carolyn Vicky Kathy all at home a mother Mollie Collinsworth Middletown three brothers Gary J F Randall all Middletown three sisters Cora Stacy Janice Adams Lana Collinsworth and maternal grandmother Cora Walter Dayton.

Julian Victor Collinsworth Yankee Road Middletown Hospital Collinsworth Eagles Lodge Perry County Middletown Ellena Anthony Sondra Carolyn Vicky Kathy Mollie Collinsworth Gary J. F Randall Cora Stacy Janice Adams Lana Collinsworth Cora Walter Dayton

The Oil Change Controversy

The article reviews changing oil at intervals from 500 to 1000 miles to 2000 4000 and 6000 miles, noting oil firms stick to 1000 miles for average drivers. It cites manufacturer exceptions for extreme conditions and industry data showing many drivers only drive short trips. It concludes mechanics check for sludge and recommend changes only when needed.

Obituary: Br Clarence Daudt S J Dies in Cleveland

Br Clarence Daudt S J 56 formerly of Middletown died yesterday in Cleveland A Richmond Ind native he lived in Middletown from youth and spent 32 years in the Jesuit Order He was retreat master at St Stanislaus in Cleveland Surviving are brothers John and Mark of Middletown sisters Miss Agnes Daudt and Mrs Margaret Ann Green Requiem High Mass set for 10 30 a m Wednesday at St Stanislaus with burial in St Stanislaus Cemetery Friends may call at St Stanislaus Chapel tomorrow after 2 p m

Clarence Daudt S. J Middletown Cleveland Richmond Ind Holy Trinity School Middletown High School St. Stanislaus John Mark Agnes Daudt Margaret Ann Green St. Stanislaus Chapel

Ferrell Rites Planned For Ky Native In Upper Salt Lick

Mrs Anna D Ferrell 62 of 701 Elsmere St Middletown died 10 25 am yesterday at Middletown Hospital after Aug 3 admission She had lived in Middletown 37 years coming from Menifee County Ky Survivors include husband Arvid d 1947 four sons Elliott Craig Larry Jerry two daughters Irene Land Edwin Short Eva a sister Ridge Warner two brothers Raymond Dayton William Owensboro 12 grandchildren Services 2 pm Wednesday at Christian Church Upper Salt Lick Ky with burial in church cemetery Calling at residence tomorrow after 3 pm Arrangements by Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home

Anna D. Ferrell Elsmere St Middletown Hospital Ferrell Middletown Menifee County Arvid Elliott Craig Houston Tex Larry Hamilton Jerry Irene Land Edwin Short Monroe Eva Ferrell Ridge Warner New Lebanon Raymond Dayton William Owensboro Christian Church Upper Salt Lick Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home

Strodtbeck Rites Held For Middletown Resident

Mrs Elizabeth W Strodtbeck 8 of 203 Garfield St Middletown died at Middletown Hospital. Born in Dayton she lived in Middletown 80 years and was member of First EUB Church. Survived by husband John L son John W Middletown daughter Velma Otterbein Butler Pa four grandchildren eight great grandchildren sister in law Gertrude Strodtbeck died last Monday. Private services at Wilson Memorial Home with Rev Clifford Stearns and Rev Jerome Schulz officiating. Burial Woodside Cemetery. No visitations Memorials to First EUB Church preferred.

Elizabeth W. Strodtbeck Garfield St Louise Sebaid Middletown Hospital Strodtbeck Dayton Middletown EUB Church John L John W Velma Otterbein Butler Gertrude Strodtbeck Wilson Memorial Home Clifford Stearns Jerome Schulz Woodside Cemetery First Eub

Zettler of Greenhills Dies After Illness

Hamilton obituary for Prosper J. Zettler 57 of Greenhills who died in Mercy Hospital yesterday after an illness dating to May 24. Survived by wife Eleanor, mother Mrs Mary Zettler, one son, two daughters, three sisters, four brothers and three others. Funeral services will be at the church proper.

Hamilton Prosper J. Zettler Greenhills Margaret C. Zettler Middletown Mercy Hospital Zettler Eleanor Mary Zettler

Communist influence charged in youth program probe

New York authorities investigate alleged Communist infiltration of Mobilization for Youth Inc. a $12.9 million effort to curb juvenile delinquency in Manhattan's lower East Side. Mayor Wagner and council president Screvane say funds are not yet approved pending findings.

New York FBI Manhattan Lower East Side Mobilization For Youth Inc Robert F Wagner Paul R. Screvane Screvane Poverty Council Wagner

$1,700 Taken By 2 Youths in Granville Robbery

In Granville Ohio two youths robbed James Estep a 77 year old kennel worker on Saturday night taking $1,700 his life savings with $600 more hidden on him. Deputies know the suspects identities from air search but they remain at large.

Granville Ohio James Franklin Estep Estep

Zettler Funeral Services Scheduled for Wednesday

Funeral notices announce a 9 am service at Zettler Funeral Home and a 9 30 am Requiem High Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, with burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on Montgomery Pike. Viewing begins after 4 pm Tuesday.

Zettler Funeral Home Our Lady of the Rosary Gate of Heaven Montgomery Pike

Notable Military and Theater Figures Die Across Lands

Maj Gen David N W Grant 73 first air surgeon of the U S Air Force dies at home in Winter Park Fla a 30 year veteran native of Richmond Va former personal physician to Gen Hap Arnold and director of the American Red Cross blood program in 1951 Maesto Italo Podesta 79 famed conductor dies after a month illness in Parma Italy Vic Oliver 66 British actor director and former Churchill daughter husband dies during final performance in Johannesburg William Hammat Davis 84 former chair of the War Labor Board and Atomic Energy Labor Relations Board dies in Southwest Harbor Maine native of Bangor and long time public service figure

Winter Park Fla David N. W. Grant U. S. Air Force Grant Richmond Ger Hap Arnold American Red Cross Parma Italy Italo Podesta Atomic Energy Labor Relations Board Davis Bangor Maine Office of Economic Stabilization

Burglars Loot Warren Exterminating Coin Gallery

Burglars smashed through two basement walls and a floor to steal an estimated 250000 dollars in rare coins and bills from Berk Exterminating Co in downtown Warren. Owner Harold Berk, a 35 year coin collector, said the haul included a 1794 silver dollar valued at 5500 and an 1856 flying eagle cent valued at 2500 along with 15000 dollars in silver dollars.

Warren Ohio Berk Exterminating Co Harold Berk Exterminating Co Shoe Company Shoe Store Exterminating Company Berk

Doc Freed From Prison Returns to Grove Homecoming

About 400 friends held a Sunday homecoming in Grove Oklahoma for Dr J Bryan Henrie who came home after serving 25 months of a four year sentence for manslaughter The 69 year old osteopath says he performed more than 5000 abortions and his medical license has been revoked Henrie formerly ran a clinic in Grove a town of 1000 people He was honored at a farewell picnic after his 1962 conviction and was Grove's Father of the Year in 1960.

Henrie Grove

CORE Sets Meeting On Action At Local Chapter

The local CORE chapter will meet at 7:30 p m today to finalize plans for its first direct action against a local manufacturing firm. Leroy Hardeman says the action may include picketing and targets a company that has refused direct negotiations with CORE on job equality for Negroes.

The Congress of Racial Equality CORE Leroy Hardeman Hardeman

Robert Wagner III to be a page at DNC convention

Robert Wagner III son of New York City's mayor will serve as a page at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City New Jersey later this month. The event highlights his civic involvement and ties to the mayoral family as Democratic party activities proceed.

New York Robert Wagner New York City Atlantic City N.J Davidson

Police Briefs Shuffle Wallets and Detentions in Local Scene

Clarence Pergram of Woodlawn Avenue reported wallet theft at Millie's Cafe on Clinton Street with $70 missing. David Maloney and Dennis Pierce plus two juveniles face disorderly conduct charges after early morning arrest on Andrew Street. Howard Monk found a wallet belonging to Edward Hogan.

Clarence Pergram Woodlawn Ave Millie Clinton St David Maloney Andrew St Dennis Pierce Hill Ave Howard Monk Franklin-Lebanon Road Franklin Edward B. Hogan

Police seize nine skateboards after street complaints

Police confiscated nine skateboards at Grand Avenue and Orchard Street and three more in the 4300 block of Nelson Road following neighbor complaints about children playing in the street last night.

Grand Avenue Orchard Street Nelson Road

U S Shares Moon Shots With World

President Johnson expressed hope that nations join to keep space peaceful and off limits to earthly aggressors. He plans to use United Nations channels and sent photos from Ranger 7 to 110 world leaders to promote human knowledge for mankind’s betterment.

Washington Johnson Earth United Nations 110 Nations United States

Attorney Rathman Attends ABA 87th Annual Meeting

William E Rathman of Middletown returned from New York City after attending the 87th annual meeting of the American Bar Association He has been a member for 12 years and joined the real estate probate and trust law section for panel discussions on estate and gift tax changes and their impact on will drafting.

William E. Rathman Middletown New York City American Bar Association Rathman Association

Rainfall on an Acre Weighs About 100 Tons

A single inch of rainfall over one acre translates to roughly 100 tons of water. The weight reflects the depth and area, illustrating rain’s substantial mass even at modest depths.

Thomson Park Route 177 Hamilton Carrtown

Youth Admits Slaying Family in California Killing

Raymond Goedecke, 18, a divinity student, allegedly confessed to murdering his father Henry 42, mother Joan 30, sister Ellen 15, and brother Mark 8 at their Chula Vista home. Police say he attacked with a steel rod and bludgeon after hating his father over poor grades. He later returned to a Lutheran camp before notifying authorities.

Chula Vista Calif Raymond Goedecke Henry Joan Ellen Mark Roy Borchers Pilgrim Lutheran Church Guedecke Lutheran Concordia College Oakland Borchers Valley Center San Diego County Raymond

Girl dies after miniature train accident at picnic

A 5-year-old girl, Joanne LeSaint, was fatally injured Sunday night at a company picnic in Cincinnati when she stood up while in the third car of a miniature train and tried to climb into the second car. Police described the accident as unexpected and fatal.

Cincinnati Joanne LeSaint

Wardrobe tips and school gear from local stores

A shopper preview highlights fall buys from Myer’s Ltd, McAlpin’s, and Dalon’s, featuring the Wardrobe Plan, Trave light carry-alls, Pyrex Terra dinnerware, and Kodak Instamatic cameras. It promotes quality, savings, and practical sets for students and families, with emphasis on durable materials and easy use.

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