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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1961

Page

11

Deadline Friday for Candidate Expense Filings

The Butler County Board of Elections in Hamilton and the Middletown Federal Savings and Loan office host the deadline for candidates in the recent general election to file expense statements. Acting clerk J Earl Gray notes all candidates must file whether or not they had expenses. Failing to file by the deadline bars seeking elected office for five years, or seven years if the term is six years.

Butler County Board of Elections Hamilton Middletown Federal Savings and Loan J. Earl Gray

Woman Stricken at Home Found in Fair Condition

A 91 year old woman, Mrs Christina Moore of 116 Sutphin Street, was found ill on Saturday, reportedly lying on the floor until yesterday. Hospital officials say she suffered a heart attack and is in fair condition at Middletown Hospital.

Middletown Hospital Christina Moore S. Sutphin St

Woman Found Dead In Cincinnati Home After Door Forced

Police were alerted by Clarence E. Popp of Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. a meter reader who found Mrs. Moore. Officers forced the kitchen door to enter the home and found her on the floor she had been there since Saturday. She was removed to the hospital by Baker's Ambulance.

Clarence E. Popp Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co

Cargo Plane Crash Kills 7 Aboard at Air Force Base

A C124 cargo plane attempting an emergency landing crashed short of Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base runway near Kansas City killing all seven aboard. The seven were Air Force reservists recently recalled to active duty, including Maj. Jacob T. Batenberg pilot from Raytown and Capt. Brodie Bryant of Independence, with other crew from Goddard, Kansas City, and Texas. The Globemaster developed engine trouble after taking off for Charleston, D.C.

Kansas City, Mo Richards- Gebaur Air Force Base Here Jacob T. Batenberg Raytown Brodie Bryant Independence Mo Bobby E. Wunsch Goddard Kan Warren Hk High Kansas City DeWitt Edgar Pineland Tex Garland C van Meter Beston Dale R Willett Globemaster Charleston D.C

Warren Board Re-Elects Hufford for 1962 Fair

At the Warren County Fair Board reorganization William Hufford Jr. was re elected president for the coming year. Ray Schwartz Jr secretary Ben Rich clerk Will H Irwin and Corwin Nixon were renamed to key posts. The 1962 fair is planned for July 19 to 23 with admission set at 25 cents and new features planned.

Lebanon Warren County Fair Board William Hufford Jr Association Ray Schwartz, Jr Ben Rich Will H. Irwin Corwin Nixon

Firemen Aid Shock Victim at Home

Fire Department emergency squad aided Howard Flack aged 54 of 405 North Main Street after a possible electric shock from a television set. He had trouble breathing, received oxygen, and was transported to Middletown Hospital by Wilson's Ambulance before being discharged.

Fire Department Howard Flack N. Main St Flack Middletown Hospital Wilson

Unemployment Fund Studied in Ohio

A legislative committee in Columbus will study financing for the unemployment compensation fund to improve responsiveness to economic shifts. The panel, directed by the Legislative Service Commission, will also assess jobless workers' rights under the compensation laws. Senator C. Stanley Mechem of Athens heads the commission and has named Representative William W. Milligan of Shelby as chairman of the nine member panel.

Columbus Ohio Legislative Service Commission C. Stanley Mechem Athens Senate Wiliam W., Milligan Shelby

Fifteen Middletown Seniors Win State Honorable Mention

Fifteen area high school seniors earned honorable mention in the state November scholarship tests. Notable names include James Myers of Oxford Talawanda and Nancy Herring of Eaton, with many tied scores across Middletown, Lebanon, Franklin, and other districts. County and district honors cover Fenwick, Lemon-Monroe, Madison, and Middletown high schools.

Middletown E. E. Holt James J. Myers Oxford Talawanda High School Ohio William R. Richardson Seven Mile Paul Bugg Waynesville Nancy E. Herring Eaton Charles B. Heck Lemon-Monroe Jeff Neff Ann R. Brewer Lebanon Vincent A. Bryant Franklin George F Schneler Thomas R. Miller Robert L. Ward Robert Taylor Oscar E. Fryman Madison Charles H. Perrine Jr Terry Fitton Talawanda Middletown High Fenwick High Lemon- Monroe High Fenwick Richard von Holle Cathy Horn Ralph Jackson Kay Kelly Charles Kovach Una Scott Tim Cole Ron van Buskirk Charles McDowell Gail Fruauff John Harris Care Akenberry Daniel Myers Dallas Douglan Donna Cross Mary McGraw Bill Henderson Lemon Monroe Bruce Cettron Douglas Morgan Cettron Morgan John Sherron Donna Mize Jerry Snyder Crystal Young Madison High School Jeff Gilbreath Harold Knepshield Mike Clay Gail Apple

Losses Rise From Wrecks On Local Streets

A 1961 convertible was demolished after a collision with a pickup at Cherry Street and Lafayette Avenue. Three people were lightly hurt, with total property damage about 4,805 dollars. Injured: Wilmer Smith, 39, Middletown. George Whiteman, 40, Lafayette Ave. Mrs. Mary Andrews, 23, Jackson Lane. Andrews charged with failure to yield at a stop sign. Police reported rain at the time and multiple smaller damages in the same incident.

Cherry Street Lafayette Avenue Wilmer Smith Middletown Rt. 3 George Whiteman Lafayette Ave Mary Andrews Jackson Lane Andrews Auto Green R. Peck Radabaugh Road Trenton

Two Middletown Women Injured In Auto Accidents

Two Middletown women were injured in separate auto accidents yesterday. Genevieve Lolli, 34, of 2109 Queen Ave, lost control of her car on Rt 129 east of Hamilton, hitting a ditch and injuring her chin left leg back and shoulder. Lucille Eckhardt, 34, of West Middletown Rt 1, sustained facial and eye injuries after her car turned in front of a northbound vehicle on West Alexandria Road near Rt 122. Eckhardt was cited for turning without caution.

Genevieve Lolli Queen Ave Rt. 129 Hamilton Lolli Middletown Hospital Lucille Eckhardt West Middletown Rt. 1 West Alexandria Road Rt. 122 Girden Gates Germantown Rt. 1 Eckhardt

Water Break Slows Traffic on Cincinnati Beechmont Hill

A broken water main on Beechmont Hill triggered a hillside landslide delaying traffic on Cincinnati's East Side. Mud slid toward the Beechmont levee road, forcing a three hour halt and restricting traffic to two lanes when reopened.

Cincinnati Beechmont Hill Beechmont Levee

Teachers Insured In Spanking Suits

LANCASTER Pennsylvania AP The Lancaster Township School Board voted to insure its teachers against lawsuits stemming from corporal punishment. The board said it did not encourage spanking or shaking but would not prohibit it when good judgment is used.

Lancaster, Pa Lancaster Township

Charles Hook Jr Dies In New York

Charles R Hook Jr 47 a prominent figure in government rail and advertising was found dead in his New York City apartment after an apparent heart attack Monday night His death followed long service on Washington boards and as deputy postmaster general in Eisenhowers administration He is survived by his wife five children his mother and father and siblings Funeral services will be held in Oyster Bay Long Island with the Hook family residing at Glen Cove West Island

Charles R. Hook Jr New York City Hook New York Mr. Hook Charles R. Hook Sr Armco Steel Corp Middletown Philips Andlover Academy Massachusetts Yale University George M. Verity American Rolling Mill Co Yale Rustless ‘Iron & Steel Co Baltimore Washington Nationa War Labor Board War Manpower Commission Arthur Summerfield Eisenhower Post Office Department Summerfield Post Office Kudner Agency, Inc Louise Hook Charles R. Hooker Leah Hilcok Raymond Clark Jr Junius M. Clark Johnathan E. Clark H. Norman Baetjer Garrison, Md George M. V. Hook Paris France Oyster Bay Long Island

Safety Group To Ask For RR Crossing Sign

New York Central Railroad officials deem the W Columbia Avenue crossing hazardous after Columbia’s extension to Carmody Boulevard. The Safety Council traffic committee approved sending a letter to city officials requesting a sign and painted markings at the crossing.

New York Central Railroad W. Columbia Avenue Columbia Carmody Boulevard Safety Council William Fishbaugh Columbia Avenue

Collision and injury report from yesterday accidents

Kathleen McBride, 22, at Curryer Road, died after a collision with a truck driven by Robert OHair, 39, at Breicl Boulevard and Central Avenue. Damage listed as $50. John Bowlin, 25, on Main Street, caused an accident during a wet pavement skid, hitting James Trammel, 25. Bowlin’s car then struck a city school bus driven by James Willis, 41. Total damage reported as $799.

Kathleen McBride Curryers Road Robert O'Hair Vannest Ave Breicl Boulevard Central Avenue John Bowlin Main St Miamisburg James Trammel Middletown Rt Bowlin James Willis Brentwood St

Pilgrims Standish and Aldens Found Homes in Duxbury

Three famed Pilgrims Myles Standish and John and Priscilla Alden did not reside in Plymouth but settled across PlymoutH Bay in Duxbury, creating new colonial homes.

Myles Standish John and Priscilla Alden Plymouth Duxbury Plymouth Bay

Troop 33 Scouter Wins Eagle at Winter Court

Mike Bessel of Troop 88 earned the Eagle Scout Award during a winter court of honor and Christmas party at Aeronca cafe. A charter member of Troop 88, he adds Eagle to 27 badges and serves as historian of the Nache num Lodge of the Order of the Arrow. He is a Middletown High School sophomore and son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bessel.

Mike Bessel Shonor Aeronca Mike Troop 88 Explorer Camp Hook Nachenum Lodge Order of the Arrow Albert Bessel Monroe St Middletown High School Sam Carruthers Mound Builders’ Area Council

Police Briefs Report Thefts In Local Area

Police logs list thefts including a set of Christmas reindeer from 317 Cureus Street, outside lights from 615 Richardson Drive, a cigar box and notebook from 221 Vanderveer Street, a blow torch and 100 feet of hose from American Materials Corp at New Miami. A man and woman were seen fleeing Checker Store at Middletown Shopping Plaza with items in a bag. inventory pending. Daniel Warrick of 1707 Jefferson Ave reported vandalism with a tire slash on his car on N Main Street.

George Thomas Cureus St Bob Davis Richardson Drive W. W. Walker Vanderveer St American Materials Corp New Miami Checker Middletown Daniel Warrick Jefferson Ave Vane Dals N. Main Street

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Cg&e Air Force Warren Hufford Jaycees Dale Hinshaw Pollyanna Drive Germantown Richard Davenport S. Main St Salvation Army Alex Bunton Army Journal Mummert Lafayette Clara Harris Young St Clyde Phillips Dorothy Lane Monroe Curtis Street Fairmount Avenue Ruth Graft Bryant St N. Verity Parkway Elwood Street William Graft Gloria Bishop Julia Drive Charles Hook Jr The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co By Carl Thomas Jake Seibold Ohio Bus Line Railroad Depot Sutphin Street Manchester Road Manchester Junior High School Sutphin Railroad Station Worthmore Gordon Sussex Fenway Club Glen Button Down Oxford Arrow Teria Jack Lewis George Reynold John Fridolph
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