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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1966
Page
2
Louis Flagel owner of freeman Jewelry Store dies at 46. Surviving include wife Judith son Dr. Robert Flagel and daughter Joyce. Funeral arrangements with Joseph R. Baker & Sons. Also infant son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Gilbert stillborn at Middletown Hospital. Graveside services at Woodside Cemetery with Rev Kent Moorhead. Burial at Woodside.
John Peppers 73 of 2207 Hawthorne St died at 2:45 p m yesterday at Middletown Hospital after an apparent heart attack Monday at home. He had worked 25 years as caretaker for Wildwood Golf Club and lived in Middletown 27 years. Surviving are his wife and four stepdaughters in New York and nearby towns.
Edward Hillard 21 of 1139 Main St will have services at 2 p m Friday at Eaton Funeral Home with burial in Woodhill Cemetery. He died Monday at St Elizabeth Hospital Dayton from injuries in a motorcycle crash on August 12 on Vance Road Dayton. Funeral home hours are 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m today.
Private services for Margaret Van McCain infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris McCain will be held tomorrow at R C Nein and Sons Funeral Home. Burial follows at Fairmount Cemetery. The child died at 12 30 p m yesterday at Fort Hamilton Hospital Hamilton after birth. Surviving are the parents two sisters Mori and Marsha a brother Michael maternal grandmother Mrs Van Decker Camden paternal grandmother Mrs Magaline ge West Alexandria Rt.
Local obituaries list Ruth Jeffries Verla McCormick Leonard Downey Santina Miserocchi with incomplete details and dates. National notices report Dr Roy E Marshall J Clark Salyer Donald H Murdoch and Leena Owen death announcements across Michigan Washington Manitoba and Hollywood with brief biographical notes.
Pok ey Griffith District Cub Scouts are invited to a Sunday swim meet at Camp Hook pool with three preliminaries and two games. Boys compete as swimmers or non-swimmers in age groups eight nine and 10. Registration starts 1 30 p m events start 2 p m and finish by 5 p m. District leaders will hold their annual pack program planning conference during the event to schedule monthly programs through August 1967.
City commissioners approved a zoning change on three Yankee Road lots north of Smith Avenue from R-2 to R-1 to provide a buffer between an M-1 district across the street. The original request for B-3 general business was denied and later re-submitted as B-1.
Ray Standafer principal of Spring Hill Elementary School will speak at Middletown Historical Society on Sept. 14 at the University Branch First National Bank regarding The Miami Erie Canal. The prior meeting covered the 1913 flood with Oglesby books rescued from flood waters and stories recounted by Harrison and Sebald.
London AP reports John Duddy a tattooed Scot 3 was captured leaving only one suspect at large Harry Roberts 30 The undercover murder of three detectives outside Wormwood Scrubs Prison last Friday is linked to Witney 36 arraigned in custody Duddy offered no resistance in a Glasgow raid police call Roberts vicious and dangerous
Inmates at the Butler County jail receive new durable uniforms from the Ohio Department of Penal Institutions. Sheriff James Hixon notes 24 dozen dark blue denim trousers and light blue long sleeve shirts replace the old white T shirts and light blue pants. Capt. Cliff Hyde says the attire will be presentable in court and reduce clothing changes.
Five in city crashes caused about 1710 dollars in damage with no injuries. Samuel Moultry, 31, was charged after a pole hit at 1 05 am near 4th Avenue and Yankee Road. Clyde Morrison, 64, lost control on Oxford State Road and ditched the vehicle for 500 dollars. John Whitehurst TI 18 and John Lepisto 42 collided at Manchester Avenue and N Broad Street causing 150 dollars damage. Whitehurst cited for improper turn. Margaret Brewer and May Troutvine on Edgewood Street caused 140 dollars damage. Henry Haddix 31 and Eugene Rush 19 collided at Casper Avenue and Grimes Street for 120 dollars. Rush charged with failing to yield.
Franklin police recovered a cash register stolen from Jerry's Restaurant at 605 S. Main St during a break-in between 3 and 6 30 am yesterday. Investigators say entry was gained through a garbage room and $100 in change was also taken.
California reports the nation’s biggest deer population, reflecting widespread wildlife across forests and parks. Experts cite habitat, food sources, and seasonal migrations shaping regional numbers.
Darnell Watson an 18 year old of Middletown was placed on five year probation by Judge Fred B Cramer after pleading guilty to breaking and entering at the Dairy Queen on South Main Street June 22. Police recovered merchandise valued at 45 dollars and a juvenile accomplice reportedly fled.
Two youths aged 15 and 17 were arrested by police for painting about 20 signs along S Verity Parkway near the city limits. Police say the pair, with no prior record, admit using aluminum spray paint and drinking, and have been referred to Juvenile Court.
Capt. Harry McDaniels of the sheriff's office sold a horse after a mounted patrol show on his farm. The yearling proceeds were given to the Crippled Children’s organization in memory of former patrol president Henry Maddox who died at Mercy Hospital.
Butler County Agricultural Society announces the fair office will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through the week and during the fair. Family, exhibitor, helper, and driver tickets available at the secretary’s office. Grand stand attractions and tractor pulling contest tickets also offered as the 116th annual fair opens Sunday.
Hamilton Butler authorities warn of a group of salesmen operating in parking lots and malls offering bargain jewelry. They claim town ties or store affiliation and pressure victims into purchasing overpriced items. The merchandise is often far above its real value and may be stolen or counterfeit.
A 72 year old woman on Morgan-Ross Road reported a fraud by a septic tank cleaner who pumped part of the tank and promised change for groceries after charging 60 dollars. He left claiming to return with ten dollars but did not return.
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