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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1961

Page

2

T Men Get To Keep Seized Car

A late model sedan seized by Internal Revenue agents in a gambling raid will be kept for use by federal officers. The car belonged to Edwin Watruba of Sandusky. Wa truba was fined 300 dollars and given a six month suspended jail sentence. The judge ordered the car sold, but the government can keep it. The vehicle will be used by revenue agents in the Cleveland area.

Toledo,ohio Internal Revenue Edwin Watruba Sandusky Watruba U. S Frank L. Kloeb Kloeb General Services Administration Kenneth Cannon

Beil Dies After Being Struck By Car In Youngstown

Eugene Beil, 86, was fatally struck by a vehicle on Youngstown's South Side Thursday night, police said. The incident remains under investigation and the driver cooperation is expected.

Youngstown, Ohio Eugene Beil Youngstown

Death of Franklin Boy After Brain Surgery

Jackie Lambert Van Winkle, 11, of Franklin, died at 7:15 a.m. at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton after a brain surgery. He was a fourth grade student at Anthony Wayne School. Surviving: parents Berry and Mrs. Van Winkle, three sisters Georgia, Ste, and Dixie, a brother Robert, maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Johnson. Services set for 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Anglesby Funeral Home with burial in Springboro Cemetery. Graveside rites tomorrow at Woodside Cemetery at 10 a.m. Dr. Donald Cryer to officiate. Arrangements by Riggs Funeral Home.

Franklin Jackie Lambert Berry van Winkle Olive Drive Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Anthony Wayne School Georgia Ste Dixie Brown Robert Harrison Johnson Berea Anglesby Funeral Home Springboro

Infant Johnson Dies Shortly After Birth in Middletown

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson of 2115 Central Ave died at 510 PM yesterday at Middletown Hospital about 36 hours after birth. Survived by parents a brother Fritz at home maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs James P Chaney of Middletown paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ottis S Johnson of Middletown

Fred Johnson Central Ave Middletown Hospital Fritz James P. Chaney Middletown Ottis S. Johnson

Christmas Greeting From Butler County Official Burt Gabbard

Burt Gabbard sends Christmas and New Year wishes to Butler County friends in 1961. He recalls a Christmas greeting to his late boss Paul Pell and extends thoughts to Pell’s wife Pauline and Paul Junior. He praises Sheriff Pell, vows duty, and looks forward to May 8 1962 primaries seeking citizen support.

Butler County Paul Pell Pauline Pell Paul Junior Paul A. Pell

Arthur Lawler Dies After Stroke at 75

Arthur Lawler age 75 brother of N J Lawler Middletown Journal publisher died yesterday at St Marys Ohio Hospital after suffering a stroke at his home. Survived by two sons two daughters a sister and two other brothers. Services and burial will be held tomorrow in St Marys.

Arthur Lawler N. J. Lawler Middletown Journal St. Marys Ohio

Mrs Anna lle Kees 73 Germantown dies at Grandview

Mrs Anna lle Kees aged 73 of Germantown Rt 1 died Wednesday at Grandview Hospital Dayton after a stay since Nov 15. Survived by husband John two stepsons Elwood Kees Germantown and Douglas Thibodaux Louisiana and three step-grandchildren. Services 9 a.m. tomorrow John Arpp Funeral Home burial Spring Grove Cincinnati. Friends may call today after 2 p.m.

Germantown Annalle Kees

Obituary Notices for Natali Benson and Cornett Infant

Samuel A Natali age 56 of 1019 Fairview Ave. services set for 10 a.m. tomorrow Colligan. Christina P Benson age 71 of 107 Heaton St. services at 10 a.m. tomorrow Proeschel. Phillip A Cornett infant son of Mr and Mrs Jessie Cornett Camden Webb.

Samuel A. Natali Fairview Ave Colligan Christina P. Benson Heaton St Proeschel Phillip A. Cornett Jessie Cornett Camden Webb

Firemen Aid 2 Persons in Early Morning Calls

Fire Department responders aided two people in separate incidents within 12 minutes. Agnes Dietz of 1720 Jackson Lane was found semiconscious in a locked car and treated with oxygen before being taken to Middletown Hospital for a possible drug overdose. Wilbert Wilson of 607 Lincoln Street was struck in the head by glass at his home and hospitalized by Jordan Hall ambulance.

Fire Department Agnes Dietz Jackson Lane Clinton Street Central Avenue Middletown Hospital Baker's Wilbert Wilson Lincoln St Jordan + Hall

Gls Play Santa to Youngsters in Fulda Germany

In Fulda Germany AP reports US soldiers on the western side of the East West border distributed 2000 toy packages along the patrol route. The 1st Reconnaissance Squadron of the 4th Armored Cavalry sent four jeeps in two teams each with a Santa Claus to visit villages. Bells rang to announce the jeep Santa arrivals.

Fulda Germany U. S Hesse 4Th Armored Cavalry

Ohio Mother and Baby Die in U.S. 66 Crash

A head on collision on U.S. 66 near Flagstaff kills a Ohio mother Margaret Marie Van Horn aged mother of a two month old daughter Mary Roxanne and the other car’s driver Paul H. Peabody 63 Taylorsville Illinois.

Flagstaff

Leftist Leader Sentenced in Tokyo Riot Case

Tokyo AP report says Kentaro Karo, 24, head of a leftist student federation that led last year’s riot against the U S Japan Security Treaty, was sentenced to 10 months in prison for violating public security regulations.

Tokyo Kentaro Karo U. S.japan

Senate Subway Silenced by Plastic Wheel Upgrade

Washington AP reports Capitol engineers led by Walter Rubel replaced steel wheels with plastic-tired ones on one of the four lines of the Senate subway to quiet squeals and reduce wear. The conversion to a flat steel plate guide system cost an estimated 15 000 to 20 000 dollars and aims to prevent derailments.

Washington Senate Capitol Walter Rubel Rubel Paris

Botched-up Yule Cards Shredded in Dayton

Dayton Ohio AP reports postal workers shred 8000 to 10000 Christmas greeting cards daily. Causes include sealed or improperly addressed mail or non guaranteed forwarding postage after move. No provision to return cards sent with three cent stamps. Postmaster Hugh T. Albright notes they do not open mail to check for money due to time.

Dayton Ohio Hugh T. Albright

Cincinnati taxi drivers to vote on union representation

Cincinnati taxicab drivers will decide whether to be represented by local 954 of the Teamsters or the Greater Cincinnati Independent Taxicab Drivers Union, or choose no union. The independent union was formed last August after a revolt against Hoffa. About 1,000 Cincinnati Teamsters across four unions quit the international.

Cincinnati Taxicabs of Cincinnati, Inc Teamsters Greater Cincinnati National Labor Relations Board James R Hoffa James Luke Cincinnati Teamsters International

Fire Leaves Tiffin Family Of 5 Homeless

A suburb north of Tiffin Ohio saw a seven room house destroyed by fire early today leaving Donald Weller his wife and their three children aged six to nine homeless. The family escaped the flames.

Ohio Ohio 33 Donald Weller

Ben-Gurion Returns From Burma Visit

Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion returned home to Tel Aviv on Thursday night after a 16 day trip to Burma. He held lengthy talks with Premier Nu and spent eight days in a Buddhist meditation retreat.

Tel Aviv Israel David Ben-Gurion Burma Nel

Tragic Collision Kills 8 Year Old Diane Gintert

Warren Ohio reports Diane Gintert eight of Newton Falls was killed Thursday after being struck by an Erie Lackawanna Railroad train in Braceville while walking home from school. The accident occurred west of Warren as the girl traveled along the tracks.

Hamilton Grid Player Beaten and Robbed After Crash

Darrell V. Winkler a junior fullback from Taft High School was beaten and robbed while his car wrecked on Eaton Road near Beis Road. Deputies say two men in a red pickup followed him, kicked him and stole $12 plus change before fleeing north. Winkler was taken to Fort Hamilton Hospital in satisfactory condition with chest and groin injuries.

Hamilton Tait Eaton Road Beis— Road Darrell V. Winkler Brookwood Ave Fort Hamilton Winkler Taft

Fog cloaks Southern California delaying flights and traffic

Dense fog blankets Southern California from Santa Barbara to San Diego, disrupting travel. Los Angeles International Airport allows takeoffs but diverts some arrivals. The Lockheed Air Terminal at Burbank reports fog beginning around 7 p.m. Thursday.

Los Angeles California Los Angeles International Santa Barbara San Diego Lockheed Air Burbank

Two Local Teens Arrested in Burglary Theft

Police yesterday arrested two local boys aged 16 and 17 for stealing tools worth 128 dollars from a Burton Murray home garage at 815 18th Ave. The tools were recovered in a car and the youths were taken to Butler County Juvenile Detention Home in Hamilton. Also reported were thefts of a rear license plate from Raymond Kinser’s car and items from Arnold Spense and Samuel Foster. In a separate incident Ed Byrd, 57, was found with facial injuries after a cafe altercation and admitted to Middletown Hospital for treatment.

Burton Murray 18Th Ave Butler County Hamilton Raymond Kinser Arnold Spense Ohio Ave Trenton Samuel Foster Winton St Gibby Charles St Ed Byrd Germantown Road Byrd Wag Middletown Hospital

Vandals strike car on Parkview Avenue

Julian Gazinski reported to police that vandals cut two tires and shattered the rear window of his vehicle parked on Parkview Avenue. No suspects named and no injuries reported.

Julian Gazinski Parkview Ave

Two Mogadore Brothers Drown in Ohio Pond

Akron AP reports two Mog adore brothers ages 10 and 8 drowned Thursday in Hill's Pond at Mogadore Reservoir, Portage County. Both bodies were recovered. Victims are Stephen and MichaelUlz, sons of Mr and Mrs J Ulz.

Akron, Ohio Hill's Pond Mogadore Reservoir Portage County Stephen Mich. A J. Eulz

Queen Victoria Popularized Preserved Ginger

The aging Queen Victoria is credited with bringing preserved ginger into vogue. This pungent candied spice from China was a novelty during her era and helped popularize the treat.

Queen Victoria China

Archbishop Dalla Costa dies at 89 in Florence

Florence Italy Archbisop Elia Cardinal Dalla Costa aged 89 died Friday after illness and a long heart ailment and circulatory disturbance He was made a cardinal in 1993 by Pope Pius XI

Florence Italy Elia Cardinal Dalla Costa College of Cardinals Pius XI

Three men charged after Germantown home entry

Germantown police arrested three men after they allegedly entered a Germantown woman’s home while she and her three children were inside. They refused to leave. officers detained them around 10 p.m. Pending bond or court action next Thursday night, suspects include Robert L. Riner 25 charged with DUI and trespassing, Richard L. Phelps 19 with trespassing and intoxication, and Ernest J. Phillabaum 24 with trespassing and intoxication.

Germantown Robert Sorrell Robert L. Riner S. Mulberry St Richard L. Phelps S. Mulberry Street Ernest J. Phillabaum

Yule Package Sets Off Scare at Dayton Suburban Center

A wrapped Christmas package found outside the rear of a large Dayton area clothing store triggered a bomb scare in a suburban Kettering shopping center. Clerk Alice Elkins opened it to identify the owner and found a device resembling a bomb. Wright-Patterson AFB demolition crews dismantled a timing device linked to a flashlight battery and a five inch flare fuse. they deemed it harmless.

Dayton, Ohio Kettering Alice Elkins Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

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Auto Middletown Retail Stores Franklin Boy Woodside Cemetery Donald Cryer The Riggs, Funeral Home American Legion Paul Stevenson Legion Ted Sarris Burt Gabbard Christ Anna B. Kees Gls Ciney Cabbies Ben-Gurion Coin Operated Suds Carleene Petralia Phoenix Ariz Carleene Brothers German Township S. EB. Neff West Middletown William Rose West Alexandria Road Ross Brewer Bernard Osborn Brookville Rt. 3 Jess Ervin Bult Grant Anderson William P. Kindred West Alexandria Rt. 1 Mens Shop Main & Central McGee’s Pharmacy Manchester Jesus Christ Burbank Ave Frank E. Sowards Sucher Germantown RD Shaddock’s Borden’s
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