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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1968

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals for Mrs Lenora Alston in Oxford

Services for Lenora Alston 76 of Darrtown will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Marshall Smith Funeral Home with burial in Darrtown Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. She died Thursday at McCullough Hyde Hospital after a two week illness. Her son Walter Alston, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, visited the hospital Thursday. A second funeral service is noted at John Arpp Funeral Home for burial in Miami Valley Memory Gardens on Ohio 48 with viewing hours listed.

Oxford Lenora Alston Darrtown Walter E Smoky) Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Marshall - Smith Alston McCullough-Hyde Hospital John Arpp Charles Messmer Miami Valley Memory Gardens Ohio Franklin Carl Plummer Hamilton Eaton Funeral Home Woodhill Cemetery

Obituary for Ira Rose Sr. 69 in Franklin area

Ira Rose Sr. 69 of 3543 Connie St Franklin died at Middletown Hospital at 6 p m after a year long illness. Born in Wolfe County Kentucky he lived here 14 years and worked as a truck driver for Gross Lumber Co Carlisle from 1957 to 1967. Survived by Bertha his wife four sons Ira Jr Donald Chester Danny two daughters Elizabeth Selby Shirley Hayes Betty Metcalf Betty Rose three brothers John Jess Henderson three sisters Wesley Thomas Eugene Mitchell Willy Deaton 20 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services set for 10 a m Monday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev Henry Howard and burial in Stanton Kentucky.

Ira Rose Sr Connie St. Franklin Middletown Hospital Mr. Rose Wolfe County Gross Lumber Co Carlisle Bertha Ira Jr Middletown Donald Monroe Chester Franklin Danny Navy Elizabeth Selby Shirley Hayes Betty Metcalf Dayton Betty Rose John Jess Henderson Lexington Wesley Thomas Detroit Eugene Mitchell Willy Deaton Jackson McCoy - Leffler Henry Howard Stanton, Ky

Mrs Freeman Warner 62 to Memorialized in Phoenix

Funeral services set for Mrs Freeman Warner at A L Moore Funeral Home in Phoenix Arizona. The Middletown native and former Armco Steel employee died Thursday after 25 years residence in Phoenix. She leaves husband a son Ted Fleming Warner sister Dorothy Reed and two grandchildren in Phoenix.

A. L. Moore Phoenix Ariz Freeman Warner Middletown Armco Steel Corp Warner Marge Fleming Lylburn Fleming Manchester Road Ted Fleming Warner Dorothy Reed

Miss Mary Sherrick dies in Xenia at 58

Miss Mary Elizabeth Sherrick, 58, of Jamestown and formerly of Middletown, died Thursday at Greene Memorial Hospital Xenia after a three week stay. Survived by sister Miss Lucy Sherrick Cincinnati and brother George Sherrick San Antonio. Services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at McColaugh Funeral Home Xenia, burial Maple Grove Cemetery Port William. funeral home Monday from 3

Mary Sherrick Mary Elizabeth Sherrick Jamestown Middletown Greene Memorial Hospital Xenia Lucy Sherrick Cincinnati George Sherrick San Antonio McColaugh Maple Grove Port William

Death of Germantown resident Frank T Tritt at 71

Frank T Tritt, 71, of 110 N Cherry St Germantown died yesterday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dayton. A World War I veteran and retired restaurant owner, he resided in Germantown since 1932. Survived by wife Ruby who died in 1962 a son Charles of Germantown a sister Miss Nelle Tritt of Union City Ind four grandchildren and a great grandchild Services will be held at 1.

Germantown Frank T Tritt N. Cherry St Veterans Administration Hospital Dayton Tritt Ruby Charles Nelle Tritt Union City Ind

Funeral services for Carl Plummer in Hamilton

Carl Plummer 40 of Hamilton and former Franklin resident was killed yesterday when struck by a B&O train while walking on tracks in Hamilton. He served in World War II. Burial will follow at Woodhill Cemetery. Survived by brothers Eugene Dayton James Hamilton and sisters Geneva Parker Mildred Smith Katherine Fields all of Hamilton.

Plummer B&o Hamilton Franklin Eugene Dayton James Geneva Parker Mildred Smith Katherine Fields

Thelma G. Eltzroth obituary in Lebanon

Mrs Thelma G Eltzroth 66 of 308 West Mulberry Street died yesterday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Survived by husband Fred daughter Ruth Lawson Lebanon stepson George Eltzroth California brother Norman Penquite Arizona sister Ruth Gladson Dayton four grandchildren two great grandchildren Services at 10 am Monday Oswald Memorial Home burial Lebanon Cemetery funeral home hours today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Lebanon Thelma G. Eltzroth W. Mulberry St Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Fred Ruth Lawson George Eltzroth California Norman Penquite Arizona Ruth Gladson Oswald Lebanon Cemetery

Russell Smith Sr. 67 of Phoenix dies. body to Eaton for burial

Russell Smith Sr. 67 of Phoenix Arizona died yesterday. He was born in Preble County and lived in Eaton before moving to Phoenix six years ago. Survived by wife Myrtle two daughters Patricia Clifford of Middletown Judy Eby of Eaton five sons Richard and Russell Jr. in the Navy Roger in the Army John and Jim of Eaton 22 grandchildren and a great. The body is being returned to Eaton for funeral and burial.

Russell Smith Sr Phoenix Ariz Patricia Clifford Middletown Smith Preble County Eaton Myrtle Judy Eby Richard Russell Jr Roger John Jim

Miss Marie Franer Services Set At Anglesby Funeral Home

Franklin native Marie Franer 66 died yesterday at Montgomery County Home Dayton after six years as a patient. No immediate survivors. Services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Anglesby Funeral Home with burial in Springboro Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 6 to 9 p.m.

Franklin Marie Franer Montgomery County Dayton Anglesby Funeral Springboro

Obituary notices for Gillen and Robinson names moved

Edna Gillen 87 of 107 Alamo Road died at 8 45 am at Middletown Hospital after a 24 hour stay. Her son co founded Gillen Crow Pharmacies with Richard Crow. Dick Gillen was also a pharmacist and ran a Washington Court House store. Arrangements at Wilson Memorial Home pending. Graydon Robinson 63 of 2137 Fairfax Ave services 10 30 am Monday at East Hamilton Baptist Church. Katie Bruck 82 formerly of 607 Mitchell Ave services today.

Edna Clark Mom) Gillen Alamo Road Middletown Hospital Clark Richard Crow Gillen - Crow Pharmacies Dick Gillen Washington Court House Wilson Memorial Home Graydon Robinson Fairfax Ave East Hamilton Baptist Church Katie Bruck Mitchell Ave Webb

Seven Pay Fines Totaling 280 In Light Court Session

Seven men paid fines totaling 280 in a sparse municipal court session led by Judge J. T. Lamb. Ray Alfrey faced 60 in penalties for resisting arrest and intoxication while Ovie Griggs paid 20 for intoxication and open flask. Other fines included larceny by trick, failure to report property damage, disorderly conduct, untaxed liquor, and switchblade possession. One defendant forfeited bonds for no license plates and no highway use permit. several charges were withdrawn or dismissed.

J. T. Lamb Ray Alfrey Ovie Griggs S. Broad St Roy L. Dishman Camden Trick John P. Sewell Omaha St Mason Adkins Gingrich Road Sammy P. Gross W. Lawn Ave Franklin Andy C. Helton Sutphin St Wilbur Schwettmann Cincinnati Jimmy D. Lewis Jefferson Road Wallace W. Huff Yankee Road

2 Killed In Blast At Bomb Plant

In Minden Louisiana two workers were killed in a blast at the Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant. A Friday explosion destroyed a building and damaged ten others in the bomb loading section. Four workers were missing and nine were injured as secondary blasts and fires followed. The 15 000 acre complex is near Minden and managed by Pennington Rand Office Systems.

Minden Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant Here Louisiana Pennington Rand Office Systems Sperry Rand Corp

Auto Workers Walk Off Job In Delphos

More than 250 workers at Fruehaus Corp military products division in Delphos Ohio walked off during a midnight expiry of a three year labor contract. UAW Local 259 members halted work as talks on a new pact collapsed with no new bargaining sessions planned. The pre war axle division employing about 400 continued operations. The plant builds amphibious vehicle bodies truck trailers and gun turrets for the army.

Delphos Ohio Military Products Division Fruehaus Corp UAW Fruehauf Army

Central State Denies Reports of New Leader

Columbus Ohio AP The Central State University board chairman denied reports a new CSU president would be named this afternoon. John H Bustamante said a successor to Dr Harry Groves, who resigns Sept 15, would be chosen within a month. Branson was among five men under serious consideration after interviews.

Columbus Ohio Central State University CSU John H. Bustamante Harry Groves Groves Herman R. Branson Howard University Washington Wilberforce Bustamante Branson

Miami Adds Pharmacist To Staff

Raymond F. Gabris a longtime Ohio pharmacist and drug store manager has joined Miami University's Student Health Service as pharmaceutical consultant announced by Miami president Dr Phillip R Shriver. Gabris has served as hospital and community pharmacist in Oxford Newark Coshocton Middletown and Defiance with activities in Chamber of Commerce and Explorer Scouts.

Oxford Raymond F. Gabris Ohio Miami University Phillip R. Shriver Miami Gabris John Minnis Gallaher Drug Co Newark Coshocton Middletown Chamber of Commerce Community Chest Explorer Defiance Tiffin Ohio State University

Principal killed in Hamilton Interstate crash

Hamilton principal Roosevelt Junior High School, Lewis M. Cosner 54, died after a three car crash on Interstate 275 between Route 4 and U S 127. His wife June 47 and son Kerry 6 were injured. Rossi 46 faces manslaughter and improper changing of lanes charges. Cosner had 15 years in the local school system.

Hamilton Lewis M. Cosner Millville-Ross Road Roosevelt Junior High School Rt. 4 U. S. 127 Hamilton County Cosner Cincinnati General Hospital June Kerry Mercy Hospital Forest Park Rasmo Rossi Burgettstown Phyllis Trulock New Burlington Rossi Trulock Princeton High School Webb Funeral Home

Fire incidents report across three addresses in one day

Fire runs record three separate events. At 1425 Central Ave a 73 year old Mary Hubek fainted and was advised to see a doctor. A clothes dryer fire at 106 N Highview Rd caused no damage. A car fire at 1511 Yankee Rd damaged a front seat with $50 loss.

Central Ave Mary Hubek Jefferson Road Highview Road Dick Schramm Yankee Road Hubert Willight Young St

Canada Film Leader Otava Ottawa Board Drives Output

Canada's National Film Board, the nation's top film maker, dominates documentary cinema producing over 200 titles annually with roughly equal English and French language output.

Ottawa Canada National Film Board

Voter Registration Deadlines Set for November Ballot

Butler County voters must register by Sept 25 to participate in the November election. The Board of Elections office in Middletown opens 9 4 weekdays and 9 12 Saturday with extended hours to 9 p.m. Sept 23 24 and 25 to handle rush. Additional branch offices operate with dates and hours listed for residents in Madison Lemon Townships and other areas.

Butler County Board of Elections Middletown Madison Lemon Townships Seven Mile City West Chester Monroe City Trenton

Man Pleads Guilty Second Time To Weapons Charge

John H. Morris 31 of Columbus pleaded guilty in Warren County Common Pleas Court to carrying a concealed weapon for the second time in three weeks. Judge Warren C. Young sentenced him to 3 to 10 years concurrently with an earlier sentence. The assault charge was dropped with state patrol consent.

Columbus Warren County Common Pleas Court Morris Warren C. Young Ohio Penitentiary Judge Young Georgetown Brown County Young State Patrol John Wesseler Lebanon Ptl Wesseler Here Asia Ohio Pardon and Parole Board Franklin County

Relief Flights Into Biafra To Continue

The Red Cross said relief flights into secessionist Biafra will continue despite talks breakdown over a landing strip. It pledged to deliver supplies to thousands of starving refugees and urged both sides to open land and water corridors for large scale aid. Limited relief has reached Biafran and federally held areas via Caritas chartered planes.

the Hague Red Cross Biafra International Commission of the Red Cross Organization Caritas Henry Wharton

Spain blast at toy-pistol cap plant kills 28 in Ibi

Rescue workers hunted for more bodies after a massive explosion tore through a fire works factory in Ibi Alicante. At least 28 people died with 23 recovered from ruins and five more succumbing in hospitals as investigators probe whether a store or percussion caps sparked the blast.

Alicante Spain Ibi

Television Highlights for Tonight Special Programming in Springfield

TV tonight features USAC National Indianapolis Car Championship 100 mile live from Springfield Illinois at 7 30 on channels 7 and 9 The Prisoner returns with George Coulouris in a mind game episode on channel 5 and 7 Something Wild a 1961 film with Carroll Baker channels 5 and 7 and Hollywood Palace hosted by Don Knotts on channels 2 and 12 with guests Doug Fairbanks Jr Mary Costa Ralph Adams and Cully Richards

TV Tonight Wide World of Sports Springfield Ill George Coulouris Doug Fairbanks Jr Mary Costa Ralph Adams Cully Richards

Bahamas Held Briefly by American Fleet in 1776

Nassau was occupied by Commodore Ezelkiel Hopkins and his fleet for two weeks in 1776 before the British retook the island. The episode marks a short American presence in the Bahamas during the Revolutionary War period.

Bahamas Nassau Ezelkiel Hopkins Island

Termites and Trust: A Caution on House-to-House Canvassers

A wary note warns readers about door-to-door canvassers and urges verifying the operator before sharing valuables or information. It emphasizes caution with unfamiliar solicitors and potential scams.

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Frank Tritt U.S Ae Ee Unior Thelma Eltzroth Edna Gillen Central State Lgate Beck Pesive Wine Ziebart Raymond Gahris Middletonian Canada Film Leader Man John H. Morris Lewis J. Purdy Yohn Hardware Castell
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