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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1969
Page
11
Franklin city dog warden Joe Harris faces abuse claims after shooting a vicious German Shepherd and euthanizing six puppies he wounded. Citizens defend him saying he acted to protect the public as funds and veterinary options were lacking.
A 51 year old Franklin man, Frank Seals of 104 East Seventh Street, remained in serious condition in Mid dletown Hospital after smoke inhalation from a mattress fire while smoking in bed. Fire officials said a neighbor alerted emergency crews at 2 50 a m and the blaze caused only minor damage.
Deputies say juveniles are suspected in the theft of a radiator valued at 150 dollars from a truck at the residence of Dewey Peters on 326 Oxford State Road, south of Middletown.
Diamond Fiber Division players earned spectators’ respect at Goldman Park as two teammates were hurt in a deep left center collision. Tim Dawson, 20, was treated for head injuries and was in fair condition at Christ Hospital. Steve Kennedy, 19, was dismissed from Middletown Hospital with a right arm injury.
Mrs Letha Virginia Blackney 63 mother of Mrs Jeanne Weith of 110 Monroe St dies after collapsing at a swim party. Services at 10 30 a m Tuesday Kepner Funeral Home Wheeling burial Greenwood Cemetery Wheeling. She came to Middletown earlier in the week from Wheeling to visit her daughter. Local arrangements are by
Fenwick High bandsmen spent a week at band camp learning pride inducing routines and a new style of marching. John Smith, the new director, enforced discipline with humorous prompts and drills. Assistants John Petrocy and Joan Ritter led choreography and drills with the Falconettes. A rough week included morning calisthenics, leg stretches, and late arrivals punished with laps. Friday featured football program photo session and Smith appearing both dignified and casual.
An 18 year old Xenia boy, Steve Allison, died after a 1963 Volkswagon crashed on Ohio 503 near West Alexandria. Driver Michael Johnson, 16, of West Alexandria, lost control in fog. another passenger Emma Millican, 16, of Eaton, remained hospitalized with injuries. Several teens from Eaton, Xenia, and West Alexandria were treated or released.
William Carter aged 44 father of Brenda Lee Carter of Middletown died yesterday at the Dayton VA Hospital. A World War II veteran, he will have services at 11 am Tuesday in the VA Center Protestant Chapel with burial in the VA Center Cemetery. Friends may call at Banta Funeral Home in Dayton Monday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Labor Day will be a half holiday for Journal employees with early deadlines. Sports items must arrive by 8 am and women's page by 8 30 am. Other local news and obituaries by 10 am and want ads by 9 am. Offices close at noon.
Doswell Goodwin of 1304 Young Street dies Monday. Services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hall-Jordan Memorial Chapel with Rev. F Haygood officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Viewing Monday 6 to 9 p.m. Goodwin was a World War I veteran and 50-year Middletown resident. No immediate survivors.
Mrs. Coca Mitchell 80 of 7080 Maud Hughes Road died 8 20 p m yesterday at Logsdon Nursing Home Hamilton where she had been since January She was a D of A member at Mt Healthy and Presbyterian at West Chester Survived by two sons Arlie and James at home two daughters Mrs Laura Lavely Bethany and Mrs Lakie Shelby Lexington Heights seven grandchildren Services 10 am Wednesday Presbyterian Church West Chester Burial Arlington Cemetery Mt Healthy Monroe Chapel Riggs Funeral Home held today 2 5 and 7 9 p m and at church Wednesday after 9 am
Thomas Parlett of Kettering aged 64 died yesterday after a week as a patient at Kettering Memorial Hospital. Survived by a brother Charles of Dayton and three sisters Mrs. Ima Buckley Franklin Miss Pearl Parlett Kettering and Mrs. Agnes.
City Manager Dan W Kotie announced plans to nominate candidates at the regular city commission session Tuesday evening. Nine patrolman and cadet positions remain, with eight patrolman and four under 21 cadets having passed tests. interviews with Police Chief Howerton follow.
City state and federal offices will close for Labor Day. Most businesses observe the holiday and post office windows will be closed. Brewer said the Sept 15 opening date for a 10 week training program is definite with 400 hours total. The Middletown program attracts out of town students to meet the states 120 hour officer requirement. One out of town man has signed for the course.
A Middletown man sustained a finger laceration needing seven stitches after an early morning assault. Clyde Terrill, 25, of 3121 Elman Court, was attacked at about 2:30 a.m. Terrill told police the assailant knocked out his teeth with a beer bottle and warned he would not bite anyone else for a while.
Arrangements are incomplete at Anglesby Funeral Home for the late Widener of Troy.
Dorothy C Vance 61 of 1715 Brentwood St died yesterday at Holmes Memorial Hospital Cincinnati after a yearlong illness. Survived by husband K F Vance three daughters Lois Hoffman Linda Reed Judy Downs seven grandchildren and many siblings. Funeral Tuesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with burial in Butler County Memorial Park. Contributions to the Middletown Buller Unit of the American Cancer Society suggested.
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