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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1961

Page

3

Trouble Over Red Tape Delays Wisconsin Marriage

Barbara Hipke and Kenneth Driskill, engaged in Tripoli, face Wisconsin rules and tax-related delays. Blood tests must reach Madison, delaying a five day waiting period that Barbara fears will push their wedding into the week. Driskill plans to depart for Japan soon. Barbara hopes to join as his wife if a judge waives the wait.

New Holstein Wis Wisconsin Barbara Hipke Kenneth Driskill Tripoli Barbara Libya Kenneth Wheelus Air Force Base New York Milwaukee Madison Bert Hipke Driskill Japan

Cut HEAT COSTS with Shell Heating Oil tips

Shell Heating Oil supplier lists five ways to trim fuel bills and boost comfort. Clean the oil burner with FOA-5X helps prevent clogging for better warmth. Anti rust treatment protects tanks for a year at no extra cost. Shut off unused radiators, close dampers when fireplaces sit idle, and seal attic openings during heating season. Call for service.

Teachers At Dayton Get Pay Boost

Dayton teachers will receive a Christmas Day pay increase totaling 800000 dollars annually, averaging 308 dollars per teacher. The Dayton School Board approved a new wage schedule raising bachelor’s degree salaries to start at 4700 and master’s to start at 5000, with 15 year progressions to top scales.

Dayton Ohio Robert B. French

Dads See Son Presidents Mark Six Generations Deep

Washington AP reports Joseph P Kennedy becomes the sixth father in U.S. history to witness his son attain the presidency. The lineage includes John Adams and John Quincy Adams, Millard Fillmore, Ulysses S. Grant, Warren G Harding, and Calvin Coolidge.

Washington Joseph P. Kennedy U.S John Adams John Quincy Adams Nathaniel Fillmore Millard Fillmore Jesse Root Grant Ulysses S. Grant George Tryon Harding Warren G. Harding John Calvin Collidge Calvin Coolidge

Dede Twists Pan-Am Event Into Pink Peppermint Night

Diane Don Buchanan known as Dede hosted a coming out at the Pan American Union, transforming the building into a pink palace with peppermint decor for 600 guests. The stated aim supported Latin American charity while some diplomats whispered disapproval over the Union hosting a private gala.

Harry Kelly Washington Pan American Union Diane Don Buchanan Dede

Men Sent To Jail For Nonsupport

Thomas Lowe and John Pelfrey of Middletown were sentenced to a year in the Cincinnati Workhouse for nonsupport of two and one minor children respectively. Pelfrey’s term was suspended. Lowe, previously on probation, also faced charges. Earl Swain received a year in county jail for failing to support two minors. Adrian Blankenship was sentenced to 90 days for nonsupport of a minor child.

Hamilton Thomas Lowe Wilbraham Road John Pelfrey Trinity Place Middletown Cincinnati David Black Pelfrey Lowe Earl Swain Jefferson Road Adrian Blankenship Ottawa St

Trenton Grants New Year Holiday For Three-Member Crew

The Trenton Village Council unanimously approved New Year’s Day off with pay for its three-man labor force, creating six legal holidays per year. The meeting also set February 1 for public hearings on two rezoning grants at 604 W State St and Baltimore Street properties, with a planned supermarket on W State Street. Council commended Mrs. Willis for lobby curtains and noted village hall delivery, awaiting the fire truck’s repair and dedication. A tax rate resolution was approved and $300 was moved from park and cemeteries to building maintenance. Lions Club plans shrubbery for the hall grounds, and a January 1 special meeting will adjourn the current council and swear in the new one.

Trenton Carl Goebel W. State St Bob Weidel William Huff Baltimore Street W. State Street Lighteo 4 Council Wiliam Willis Ray Coblinsworth Butler County Budget Commission Donald Bogan Park and Cemeteries Raymond Willis Trenton Lions Club

Capri Night Club Fire Destroys Warren Establishment

Fire last night gutted Capri Night club on Ohio 422 in Mc Kinley Heights causing estimated losses of 75000 dollars. Fire officials reported full structure loss with investigation pending.

Warren Ohio Ohio 422 McKinley Heights

Schencks Ask 91964 In Accident Suit

Dayton congressman Paul F. Schenck and Mrs. Schenck file damage suits in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court seeking 919,964.97 for injuries from a December 30, 1959 auto collision. Mrs. Schenck claims back injury and leg lacerations from being rear ended at 6009 North Main Street Dayton. Congressman Schenck seeks 31,964.97 for alleged loss of wifely and domestic duties.

Dayton Paul F. Schenck

Fifteen Seek Manager Position At Oxford City Hall

Fifteen applicants from California Florida and South Dakota have filed for the Oxford city manager post. Glenn Douglass, former mayor, will carry duties until a new manager is chosen.

Oxford California Florida South Dakota Glenn Douglass

Middletown Civil Service to Hold Refuse Collector Exam

The Middletown Civil Service Commission will hold a written examination January 4, 1962 at 1:00 PM in the City Building auditorium to establish an eligible list for Refuse Collector. Applications due by January 2, 1962 at 5:00 PM. exam fee is one dollar. veteran’s preference available. Salary starts at 188 per hour, rising to 9 0 per hour. age, citizenship, height, and license requirements listed.

Middletown Civil Service Commission City Building Central Avenue United States Ohio

Nitroglycerin Bottle Found Outside New Orleans Lounge

Two police officers found an oddly marked bottle near a cocktail lounge and buried it as a precaution. An explosives expert later determined the container contained nitroglycerin after a taste and laboratory tests on Wednesday. Police investigate potential threat.

New Orleans

Franklinites File Bankruptcy

Two residents of Franklin file for bankruptcy in U S District Court Cincinnati. Ed Napier of 114 Sycamore St Franklin, a janitor, has debts of 5 621 dollars and assets of 700 dollars. William W Crouch of 470 Sandy Lane Franklin, a fee worker, carries 15 918 dollars in debts and 100 dollars in assets.

U. S. District Court Cincinnati Ed Napier Sycamore St Franklin William W. Crouch Sandy Lane Ftee

Fumes Kall Ohio Man. Kell 7 Others At Home

Carbon monoxide fumes from a clogged flue at Eivan Weihrouch’s rural Woodville home killed Nelson Spanfeller and left seven others unconscious. Weihrouch, 65, had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was hospitalized in Toledo. Ray Ateshire found the scene after his parents failed to return from the uncle’s home. The victim list includes Marjorie Spanfeller, Deborah Spanfeller, Ada Weihrouch, Vibert Weihrouch, Alice Weihrouch, Chloe Aleshire, and Edward Aleshire, all taken to St Charles Hospital.

Fremont Ohio Woodville Tom Hathaway Eivan Weihrouch Weihrouch St. Charles Hospital Toledo Ray Ateshire Gibsonburg Nelson Spanfellner Spanfeller Marjorie Deborah Ada Vibert Weihrouch Eivan Alice Chloe Aleshire Edward

Tilton Appointed to Ohio County Auditors Committee

A. R. Tilton is appointed to the legislative committee of the Ohio County Auditors Association where Roy E. Vastine of Scioto County serves as president.

Hamilton Butler County A. R. Tilton Ohio County Auditors’ Association Roy E. Vastine Scioto County

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