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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1965

Page

8

Simple Wedding Night Delay Ends With Quick I Do

Dennis Astor and Sandra Rubidoux faced a long wait as a chain of calls to judges and clerks finally cleared a missing license. A voided five day waiting period was waived with help from Probate and Municipal Court officials. Witnesses included Sertoma Club members and Waldo's staff.

Hamilton Dennis Lee Astor Liberty Ellerton Road Dayton Sandra Lee Rubidoux Lamberton St Middletown Butler County Common Pleas Fred B Cramer Dan Cupid Harry F. Walsh Probate Court Walsh Letitia Cookley Frank J. Wessel Hamilton Municipal Court Sertoma Club Waldo’s Walter Leibenseder Waldo's Astor Clarence Campbell Lamberton Street

Civic drive sets new member goal at $31500 in Middletown

The 1965 Middletown Civic Association set a new member canvass goal of 31500 at the third cabinet meeting at the Manchester Motor Inn. Officials say the goal is the highest in the drive's history as plans advance to launch the civic drive into orbit on Oct 7.

Middletown Civic Association Manchester Motor Inn

Ballots Ordered as Voting Machines Favored for Fall Election

Butler County election officials moved to print paper ballots for the November vote and avoid using machines this fall to meet overseas mail deadlines. The 2-1 county commission vote approved machine purchase plans earlier, but a 20 day waiting period delays official action. Coyle Voting Machine Co. could supply 315 machines by fall and the rest by December 1966.

Hamilton Butler County Board of Elections Gordon Augspurger William Stitsinger Arthur Reiff Martin A. Coyle Coyle Voting Machine Co

Alarm Bells Ring In Middletown Romance Tragedy

A Middletown man and his girlfriend met last night. He was treated at Middletown Hospital at 7 45 p m after the girlfriend reportedly threw an alarm clock and struck him in the back of the head.

Middletown Middletown Hospital

Middletonians and Hamilton student pass Ohio Medical Board exams

Three area residents succeed in the June Ohio Medical Board exam. Top score 89.2 percent by Larry W. Greenberg of Toledo. Among the successful: Ross L. Finkelman of Middletown. Fred B. Thomas of Hamilton. Robert Earl Stegemiller of Middletown. Finkelman interns at Michael Reese Hospital. Thomas interns at University Hospital. Stegemiller interns at Parkland Memorial Hospital.

Middletonians Hamilton Ohio Medical Board Larry W. Greenberg Toledo Ross L. Finkelman Middletown Sol Finkelman Milton Court Fred B. Thomas Fred Thomas Gregory Lane Robert Earl Stegemiller Earl Stegemiller Curryer Road Finkelman Michael Reese Hospital Chicago Middletown High School Northwestern University Ohio State University College of Medicine Thomas University Hospital Columbus OSU Hazel Thomas Amanda Stegemiller Parkland Memorial Hospital Dallas Middletown High Miami University University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Man Chases His Own Auto After Theft Suspect Found

Bill Dyehouse of 2302 Oxford State Road reported his car stolen early Saturday after spotting it driven on the street at about 3 a.m. He told Deputy Walter Reynolds he had allowed his son to drive Friday night but the vehicle contained three people other than his son. Dyehouse pursued the car but lost it near Poastown.

Bill Dyehouse Oxford State Road Walter Reynolds Dyehouse Poasttown

County to Discuss Precinct Consolidation Plan

Harry B. Grevey chairman of the board of elections declined to decide on precinct adjustments for machine use. The Coyle program proposed consolidating several precincts to cut total precincts in the county. A Sept. 10 meeting with commissioners was proposed to discuss the matter.

Harry B. Grevey Board of Elections Coyle

Teen arrested for shoplifting at Fashion Fair mall

A 16 year old boy was arrested at Fashion Fair on Stevens Avenue for shoplifting and released to his parents. Carl Taylor reported being assaulted by five men at Old Crow Bar on Central Avenue. Michael Spencer was treated for a lacerated hand after injuring it by reaching through a window at Central Restaurant.

Stevens Ave Thomas Road Carl Taylor Flemming Road Old Crow Central Ave Michael Spencer Cleveland St Central Restaurant

Bottle hurled at car injures teen on Yankee Road

Eighteen year old Susie Moore of 1400 Yankee Road was treated at the hospital for a head cut after a bottle was thrown into her car on Yankee Road last night.

Susie Moore Yankee Road

Burglary Report at George's Restaurant on Main Street

Eighteen dollars in change were stolen from George's Restaurant at 455 S. Main St during a burglary last night. Police said entry was made through a window and the cash register was emptied. The break-in was reported at 2:40 a.m. today.

Franklin S. Main St

Boy Hit by Car in Somerville Suffers Injuries

A boy struck by a car in Somerville this morning was hospitalized at Hamilton with multiple injuries. Butler County sheriff's deputies said the injuries did not appear serious and no further details were available.

Somerville Hamilton Butler County Sheriff's Deputies

Ambulance Crew Delivers Baby Boy on Tri-County Start

Linda Gentry of Lebanon Rt 3 gave birth in a Tri County Ambulance en route to Middletown Hospital. Attendants Tom Rupp and Greg Romer aided the delivery at 2 15 PM after leaving her home off Route 48. Mother and infant were reported well at the hospital.

Tri-County Middletown Hospital Linda Gentry Lebanon

House Said Ransacked

Middletown police investigate two burglaries reported last night. Michael Peck said someone entered his home at 3103 Manchester Road and stole items valued at 30 dollars. The break in occurred between 3 p m and 11 30 p m yesterday. Paul Riley reported a break in to his car at Airport Inn 1701 Germantown Road and 38 caliber pistol valued at 47 dollars was stolen.

Middletown Michael Peck Manchester Road Paul Riley Dayton Airport Inn Germantown Road

Stolen Car Halted After Crash in Middletown Police Action

Middletown police investigated 16 auto accidents, including a theft bid. Ronald W. Steel, 18, of Dayton, was arrested for auto theft after a stolen car rammed a wall on Girard Avenue. Two other youths were detained for questioning as officers traced the West Middletown theft from Rose Auto Sales.

Middletown Ronald W. Steel Dayton Girard Avenue Rose Auto Sales West Middletown Girard Ave

Deaths And Funerals Wilson Blevins 76

Wilson Blevins 76 of 1000 Catalpa Drive died at 7 50 am at Middletown Hospital after a three week illness. He retired in 1954 after a long career with Armco Steel from 1911. Survived by wife Sally two sons Jack and Howard Middletown a daughter Mrs J J Stauder Middletown two brothers Edward Roanoke VA Robert Martinsville VA J W Blevins Florida four sisters Mrs Harriet Wigginton Detroit Mrs Grace Ruffner and Mrs Lillian Hickney Morristown Tenn and Mrs Nannie Caldwell Dixon Tenn 11 grandchildren seven great grandchildren Arrangements incomplete at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Weber and Mrs Jean Firestone Germantown and at Riggs Funeral Home.

Wilson Blevins Ca‘talpa Drive Middletown Hospital Blevins Armco Steel Corp North Carolina Sally Jack Howard Middletown J. J. Stauder Edward Roanoke Robert Martinsville J. W. Blevins Florida Harriet Wigginton Detroit Grace Ruffner Lillian Hickney Morristown Tenn Nannie Caldwell Dixon, Tenn McCoy - Leffler

Edward M Fogarty dies at 62 in Middletown

Edward M Fogarty 62 of 3202 Ben Harrison St Excello died at Middletown Hospital at 11 55 am after six weeks as a patient. He was a retired Aeronca Manufacturing Corp employee and former superintendent for P Lorillard Co. WW II veteran. Survived by wife Ruth five sisters and burial in Monroe. Requiem High Mass set for Monday at St John s Church with visitation and Rosary at Mc Coy Leffler Funeral Home tomorrow.

Edward M. Fogarty Ben Harrison Excello Middletown Hospital Fogarty Aeronca Manufacturing Corp P. Lorillard Co Monroe Middletown Ruth Mary Thompson Frances Schultheiss Helen Fogarty Anna Thompson Troy Myrtle Mayer St. John's Church North Cemetery McCoy - Leffler

James Clyde Hackney Dies in Middletown at 70

James Clyde Hackney 70 of 1716 Central Ave died at 3 30 am at Dayton VA Hospital after six weeks as a patient. He was a longtime chief and caterer at multiple Middletown eateries including Clyd Inn Broad Street Ranch Inn and Middletown High School cafeteria. Born in Mt Sterling KY he lived in Middletown 45 years and was WWI veteran with American Legion Post 218 membership. Survived by wife Katherine a son James Jr. of Franklin a brother Otto five sisters and other relatives.

James Clyde) Hackney Central Ave Dayton VA Hospital Clyd Inn Broad Street Ranch Inn Middletown High School Hackney Mt Sterling Middletown American Legion Post Crawford Street

Obituary of Fred Russell Howard in West Middletown

Fred Russell Howard 93 died at home 5261 Vine St West Middletown at 10 p.m. after a week of illness. A lifelong resident, he retired as chief clerk for the Pennsylvania Railroad local office and was active in the Knights of Pythias 67 years and Oddfellows. Surviving: brothers Charlies Franklin and Frank Tampa Fla., sister Mrs Gertrude Brauer West. Services 2:30 p.m. Monday at Wilson Memorial Home with Rev G Walter Weber. burial Woodside Cemetery. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. tomorrow.

Fred Russell Howard Vine St West Middletown Howard Knights of Pythias Lodge Oddfellows Lodge First Baptist Church Pennsylvania Railroad Fitchburg Mass Middletown Charlies Franklin Frank Tampa Fla Gertrude Brauer Wilson Memorial Home G. Walter Weber Woodside Cemetery Memorial Home

Funeral services for Ella Burnett in Waynesville

Mrs. Ella Burnett age 89 formerly of Waynesville died at 11:00 a.m. yesterday in Fairborn Nursing Home. Services set for 2 p.m. Monday at Stubbs Funeral Home with burial in Miami Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Surviving relatives listed.

Waynesville Ella Burnett Stubbs Miami Cemetery Corwin Burnett Fairborn

Franklin-Harry J. Izor Dies at 78 in Dayton

Harry J Izor, 78, of 120 S. Main St., a native of Farmersville, died at 1 am today at Grandview Hospital Dayton after a three day stay. He was a retired auto mechanic and a member of the community organization.

Franklin Harry J. Ior S. Main St Farmersville Grandview Hospital Dayton Mr. Izor

Ohio Bell to relocate 25 poles in Monroe project

Ohio Bell announces a $20 000 relocation in Monroe next month. 75 poles will be removed from the south side of Ohio 63 west of Yankee Road to avoid the median during a four lane widening. The company will bury nearly two miles of cable on the north side and says service will not be affected.

Ohio Bell Monroe Harry Erb Ohio 63 Yankee Road State Department of Highways

Obituary for local residents with family ties and services

Surviving are his wife Edna two sons Leo and Clarence of Springboro a daughter Mrs Juanita Glossip of Franklin two sisters Mrs May Wright of Mower of Eaton eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren Services will be held at 2 p.m Tuesday at the Eaton Funeral Home Burial will be in Twin Valley Cemetery Gratis Funeral home hours Monday 2 to 5 and 1 to 9 p.m.

Edna Leo Clarence Springboro Juanita Glossip Franklin May Wright Mower Eaton Eaton Funeral Home Twin Valley Cemetery Gratis Funeral

Hamilton Deaths and Requiem Masses for Two Residents

George Midghall 91 of 2638 Pleasant Ave. services at 10:30 a m Monday Webb officiating. Mrs Clara Keller 64 of 43 N McKinley Ave. Requiem High Mass today at St Peter in Chaing Church.

George Midghall Pleasant Ave Webb Clara Keller McKinley Ave St. Peter In Chaing Church

Thick Skin of Hi Reaches Up to Two Inches

The passage notes that the skin of a hi can be as much as two inches thick, indicating an unusually heavy protective layer.

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