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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1963
Page
2
Philadelphia AP report notes a tense scene as officials or observers held their silence during a contested moment, with no clear comment or decision disclosed publicly. The piece hints at unresolved questions or disputes surrounding a critical event.
A discussion on car dealer price gimmicks and value driven buying contrasts the harms of hidden fees with the need to compare complete deal terms. The piece urges buyers to weigh all components, not just sticker price, when choosing a vehicle. It includes a separate report on Pan Am Flight 214’s crash near Elkton Maryland with 81 dead and emotional reactions from families across Philadelphia area honeymooners and friends.
At Rhea Airport near Clarion Ohio men Pitt Walter Kohler 22 of Bellvue and Martin H Miller 29 of Tiro were fatally injured when a light airplane struck a pile of lumber on Saturday. Kohler died on scene Miller died about two hours later at Clarion Osteopathic Hospital.
James Farmer, national director of CORE, told CBS in a taped interview that President Johnson cares about civil rights yet bears the stigma of being a Southerner. He said Johnson is aware of the issue for Northern Negroes and believes a civil rights bill will pass through Congress, as soon as possible.
Emergency squad summoned to 911 Sixth Ave yesterday at 1 32 a m after occupants reported smelling fumes. They found the source and said no one was overcome.
Raymond Gregg, 36, electrical repairman near Elkton Maryland, recounted his close encounter with a Pan American jet crash that killed 81. He described a big ball of fire lighting the ground, the plane veering toward his house, explosions near the garage, and debris strewn across his yard and neighboring property as state police and civil defense arrived.
Clark Garrett Sr. 71 of 6423 Michael Road West Middletown died on arrival at Middletown Hospital after long illness following a stroke. A World War I veteran and retired farmer, he is survived by three daughters Helen Craft Ruby Blanton Ruth Baker, two sons Clark Jr. and Donald, two brothers Ellison and Dewey, 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services 2 p m Wednesday at Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home with burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Peastown friends call tomorrow 2 5 and 7 9 p m. Also noted: Harry K Miller 62 of 1206 E Second St died Friday night from injuries after a collision near Trafalgar Ind. Funeral arrangements at Brough Memorial Home Miamisburg. Survived by wife Mary three children Thomas Betty Jack Kauffman a sister Bessie Anderson a brother Edward and seven grandchildren. Burial Springboro Cemetery.
Mrs Wilma Kinney Morrow 43 of Morrow Route 1 died yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati after surgery She had been ill since November 20 after a cerebral hemorrhage Surviving are her husband Howard three sons her parents and four sisters Services 2 p m Wednesday Yale Funeral Home burial at home tomorrow after 4 p m
Carl E Marian 64 died at his home Farmersville Rt 1 at 10 am Saturday. Born in Jackson Township Montgomery County he was a farmer. Survived by wife Anna a daughter Ruth Schaaf West Minster California three sons Floyd New Lebanon Clifford and Paul Farmersville eight grandchildren Services 2 pm Wednesday John Arpp Funeral Home Rev Jesse Bowser officiating burial Germantown Cemetery viewing tomorrow 2 to 9 pm.
Funeral services for William Oden Pounders 31 of Route 122 will be at 10 30 a m tomorrow at Oswald Memorial Home with burial in Mississippi. Calling hours today after 4 p m. An American Legion service will be held at 8 p m. Pounders died Friday at his father in law Glen Sweany’s home in Mason. He is survived by his wife Dorothy two sons Woody and Timmy three sisters and nine brothers.
Cape Kennedy Florida will open to the public on Sundays from 1 to 4 p m starting December 15 the Air Force announced This marks the first public access since Armed Forces Day in 1961 visitors will tour the missile and space center and view facilities during the afternoon openings
The Halleck Methodist church a local landmark for nine years was destroyed by fire Sunday in Morgantown West Virginia. No injuries reported officials suspect wind-driven flames from a stove overheated the appliance.
Obituaries for Gordon Bisdorf 54 of Marion, formerly Hamilton, services today. Emma Louise Johnson 84 of Berkeley Springs WV, formerly Oxford, services 2 p m tomorrow. Francis B Welch 65 of Liberty IN, formerly Oxford, Requiem High Mass 9 30 a m tomorrow at St Marys Church.
In Chicago Lloyd A Mashburn 66 former undersecretary of labor died of a heart attack at a labor convention. In Madison William B Hesseltine 61 historian and UW professor died of a heart attack. In Laramie Dr Franklin Edgerton 76 Yale scholar and retired professor died. In Chicago Dr Otto Eisenschiml 83 chemist author and Lincoln Civil War authority died.
A holiday guide highlighting practical and humorous gifts for dads. Duane's Shoes offers gift certificates with Florsheim Imperial quality. Shinn's Luggage features English Leather sets in redwood boxes. Checker Store sells a white Arvin clock radio with AF C and timer. Myer's LTD suggests electric back scratcher or vacuum clothes brush. McAlpin's showcases 3500 Wesley ties in varied colors and gift ensembles for wrapping.
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