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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1966

Page

11

Fire Hits Otterbein Home Gym

Lebanon firefighters quickly contained a fire in the Otterbein Home gym on RUA as a cutting torch used to cut a back door ignited insulation between walls at about 9:15 am. The flames spread to the roof area but were extinguished within minutes. about a third of the roof and insulation suffered damage. The gymnasium built in 1949 has stood unused for three years and is being converted into machinery storage.

Lebanon Rua Ae Seamen Dilgard

Shelter Board Mulls Funding Cuts for Next Year

County board met to discuss funds for the animal shelter association. Van Scoyce said the group typically receives about $16,000 annually for its program, while deputy Glen Stitsinger noted the possibility of reduced funding.

Garfield Fans Upset After Overtime Loss

Garfield team, previously unbeaten, suffers an overtime defeat in a tense game. Police cruisers arrive as crowd reaction intensifies.

Garfield Hamilton

FOP Christmas Party For Butler County Children

Thirty three children from the Butler County Children's Home will receive a Christmas party next Wednesday hosted by the local Fraternal Order of Police. Officers will provide dinner gifts and $2 per child, with the group returning to the home after movies and games. This event is one of two FOP projects funded by proceeds from the Policemen's Ball.

Butler County Childrens Home Order of Po‘lice Cers FOP

Police Briefs Highlight Driving While Intoxicated Arrests

James Whisman of 1814 Central Ave towed in after 9 30 p m yesterday at Glenn Ave and Pearl St charged with driving while intoxicated Homer A Fultz 33 of 4208 Riverview Ave arrested 12 05 a m today at Princeton and Tytus Avenues Pearl Long 702 Charles St reports theft of seven dollars from her and another woman while walking Hanover Ave and Yankee Rd yesterday evening

James Whisman Central Ave Glenn Avenue Pearl Street Homer A. Fultz Riverview Ave Princeton Tytus Avenues Pearl Long Charles ‘St Hanover Avenue Yankee Road

Deaths And Funerals John Hoskins 72 of Trenton

John Hoskins aged 72 of 100 Keith Sr Trenton died at Mercy Hospital at 420 p m. He retired in 1963 from Paper Co Hamilton. Born in Green Mount he is survived by wife Nan die two sons John of Franklin and Danny of Middletown three daughters Mrs Lilly Urban of Seven Mile and Mrs June.

John Hoskins Keith Sr Trenton Mercy Hospital Agein H Ever Hoskins The Paper Co Hamilton Green Mount Nannie John Franklin Danny Middletown Lilly Urban Seven Mile June

Judges Named For Contest In Three Categories

Judges for the contest are named in three categories general doorway or picture window with prizes in each. Entries must be in by 7 pm on December 3 and should be in from 6 30 to 10 30 pm. Those wishing to enter may send a coupon or call Mrs Dale at 422 9145.

Dale

Christmas Gifts Stolen From West Alexandria Road Home

Butler County deputies report a burglary at a West Alexandria Road residence last night while residents attended a ball game at Madison School. Items stolen include a guitar, roller skates, luggage, pocket watch, shoes, a raffle ticket, and shotgun shells. The loss totals over 300 dollars.

West Alexandria Road Butler County Sheriff's Tee Madison Mien School

Fatal Heart Attack Claims Driver on Silver Street

A man identified as Ele Seffery R. Jett died yesterday afternoon when he suffered a fatal heart attack while driving on Silver Street. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene and transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported.

Ele Seffery R. Jetter Te Silver St

Obituary Notice for Ralph H. Kee in Dayton Hospital

Ralph H. Kee died yesterday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton. Surviving relatives and details are pending family arrangements and local obituary notices.

Ralph H.oea Miami Valley Hospital Dayton

Miss Katherine Quantz Service Notices

A brief obituary notice states Miss Katherine Quantz, aged 55, of 20 Peck Avenue, will be laid to rest with an al a minute service at 5 a.m. Monday.

Katherine Quantz Peck Ave al A Young

Fire incidents report multiple city blazes

A fire at 1816 Cherry Street involved smoldering material in a garbage truck with damage not estimated. Earlier, a garage at 105 First Avenue burned after cigarette ignition. resident James Parker received 15 minutes of oxygen after inhaling smoke.

Baltimore Street Smith Avenue Cherry William First James Parker Parker

Man Bound To Jury In Fatality Case

Walter Turner age 21 of 16 River Street was bound over to the Warren circuit court on a manslaughter charge after a traffic crash on Oxford Road last month. Omer Brewer of Dayton Oxford Road died from multiple injuries as a passenger when Turner's car overturned on a curve half a mile south of Route 123. Turner posted a $500 bond in Judge J. T. Riley's municipal court yesterday.

Franklin J. T. Riley Warren Walter Turner River St Turner Oxford Road Omer Brewer Dayton-Oxford Road

Man Hurt Seriously In Wreck

Joan H Haas of Brookville Rt 2 was listed in serious condition at Fort Hamilton Hospital with head neck leg and possible internal injuries. He was transported to McCullough Hyde Hospital in Oxford then transferred here. Sheriffs Sgt Bill Canwold report the 1967 model car was westbound on Brookville Road west of Oxford at 3 am. in an accident.

Joan H. Haas Brookville Rt. 2 Fort Hamilton Hospital McCullough - Hyde Hospital Oxford Bill Canwold Haas Brookville Road Lowell D Wells Franklin-Meadison Road Elk Creek Wells Randolph A. Robinson Elk Creek Road Robinson

Q R Reeder Elected President of Chamber

Q R Reeder was elected president of the chamber for the 1967 annual meeting and awards banquet on January 30s. Reeder, a Middletown native, served in World War II and a half.

Q. R. Reeder Chamber Reeder Middletown

Santa letter from Mrs. Claus promises gifts and sleigh visit

A handwritten Christmas missive describes Santa and elves preparing presents and decorations. Reindeer rehearsals are underway in the stable as children are urged to donate in local fund boxes downtown. Santa promises a rooftop arrival on Christmas Eve and a friendly good night from Your Friend, Senta Claus.

Senta Claus

Construction worker injured in fall at Project 699

A construction worker from Arm co Meet Corp.'s Project 699 sustained minor facial injuries in a fall yesterday afternoon and was reported in good condition at Middletown Hospital this morning. James Hamilton, % Cha. Chicago, though inland, handles more waterborne traffic than the Panama Canal.

Armco Meet Corp Middletown Hospital James Hamilton Chicago Panama Canal

Relief costs rise in Harding County this year

County welfare director Warren L. Harding reported Harding County relief expenditures totaling 634 576 so far in 1966 up from 301 414 in 1965. He said the 1966 figure includes Middletown welfare, now part of the county department since July under a state reorganization. The department projects a month end balance around seven to eight thousand dollars, subject to change.

Butler County Warren L. Harding Harding County Relief Fund Middletown

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Otterbein Animal Shelter Mueller Brenda Sonner Sandra Owens Kathy Roberts Jones Carlisle First Church of God Virginia Cable Jean Shockley A. M. Wilson Nazarene Church N. Main ST Ohio Ralph Throckmorton Walburg Insurance Agency First Ave Lee R Reeder Robert White Homer Leffler Chester Hodges Santos Ven Denmen Thompson First Baptist Church West Second St. Franklin, Ohio Emerson Saenies Garrard Furniture Laynecrest Shopping Center
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