Missing Soldiers Wife Among Two Feared Lost in Creek Mishap
Sheriff Charles B. Walke directs ongoing crekside search near Warwick Road for Loretta Gordon 16 and Cpl John Little 20 after a club coupe carrying them and soldier Clifford Davis 20 crashed into a tree and overturned into water. Dragging halted at sundown due to cold, ice and high water with no bodies found. Davis hospitalized with shock and head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four
Mie
Charles B. Walke
Ikness
Loretta Marcum Gordon
Oscar Gordon
Ft. Knox
John
Warwick Rd
Davis
Hamilton
Mercy Hospital
Gordon
Little
Obituary Notice for Robert L. Scott, 61, Hamilton
Robert L. Scott, 61, of 235 North Ninth St Hamilton died at home after ill health since September surgery for cancer. He was a machinist and is survived by widow Edna five daughters four grandchildren two half brothers and a stepmother. Funeral services tentatively set for Saturday at Webb Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Scott
North Ninth St
Hamilton
Carl Tread
Guy
Woodlawn Ave
W.S. Scott
Wilbraham Rd
Scott
Edna
F. F. Johnson
Norwalk
Calif
Herbert Spraley
Dayton
CB. Broome
Sumter
D.C
Joan
Mary Lou
Frank
Russell
Kentucky
Ella Scott
Heidelberg
Webb Funeral Home
Roselawn
Ceme
Funeral services for Charles Jackson at Hamilton hotel worker
Funeral services for Charles Jackson 72 will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Houston and Son Funeral Home Hamilton. He worked eight years at the Manchester Hotel before retiring and resided at Smith Rest Home. Survived by sister Zeta Wright of Brooklyn and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jackson
Manchester
Houston and Son Funeral Home
South Front St
Hamilton
Funeral
Jackson
Smith Rest Home
Avi
Zeta Wright
Brooklyn, N. Y
Mrs Lennie Rhinehart dies at 94 in New Richmond
Mrs Lennie Rhinehart age 94 longtime New Richmond resident died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs Helen Day in New Richmond. She was widow of Nick Rhinehart who died in 1940. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at her daughter's home and burial will follow in Laurel Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennie Rhinehart
New Richmond
Helen Day
Mrs Mag Shrouts Funeral Services Scheduled
Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Shrouts 49 of 2112 South Main are set for 10 a.m. at Trenton Nazarene Church with Rev. A M Wilson officiating. Interment follows in Maribee Kentucky after services at 2 p.m. Friday at her parents home. She is survived by her parents the widower William two daughters Mamie J Hatton and Ruby Eldridge both of Middletown two sons Jimmie Shrouts of this city and Cletus Shrouts of Dev ton two sisters three brothers and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Eldridge
Middletown
Jimmie Shrouwts
Cletus Shrouts
Devton
Joseph R Boker
Lone Funeral Home
Funeral services held for Oscar Norris in Mason
Funeral services were conducted today at 2 pm for Oscar Norris of Socialville who died Monday night at Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati. The Gallimore Funeral Home in Mason hosted the service and burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. He was a Mason Grange member and survived by his wife Viola a stepson Walter Greenway and several brothers and sisters.
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Lebanon
Oscar Norris
Socialville
Bethesda Hospital
Cincinnati
Gallimore
Mason
Buriag
Rose Hill
Norris
Mason Grange
Viola
Walter Greenway
Funeral services for Joseph Elmer Miley in Eaton
Funeral services set for Joseph Elmer Miley 84 of 114 South Beech Street Eaton at 2 p.m. Saturday at Girton Funeral Home led by Rev C J Bradbury. He died Wednesday morning at home leaving a daughter Lola Johnson of Indiana a son Raymond of Eaton two sisters Inez Kenworthy of South Bend and Gertrude Kenworthy ofven four grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a retired carpenter a native of Eaton and a member of the Congregational Christian church.
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EATON
Joseph Elmer Miley
South Beech St
Girton
C. J. Bradbury
Miley
Lola Johnson
Ind
Raymond
Inez Kenworthy
South Bend
Gertrude Kenworthy
Ven
of Eaton
Congregational Christian
Franklin Mail Below Normal After Holiday
Franklin's post office reported post Christmas mail volume below normal on the day after Christmas though expectations are for higher traffic into the new year. Local mails cleared up Friday night with three Saturday deliveries in most areas. peak rush began December 15 with about 150000 Christmas cards cancelled locally, and peak days required 18 extra staff and six full-time carriers for twice daily deliveries.
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Franklin
Ull
Paul Ruppert
Ruppert
Church funeral details released for service time
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. today, as the community prepares for the visitation of a church member.
Denlinger Rites Set for Eaton Woman 68 in Indiana
Mary Ada Denlinger, 68, of New Paris Route 2, died Tuesday at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond after a weeklong illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Price's Creek German Baptist Church south of Eldorado, with interment in Gratis Cemetery. Visitation follows noon today at her residence. She is survived by her husband John, two daughters Grace Ginger of Eaton and Katherine House of Eaton Route 3, two sons Verbin of Miamisburg and Ralph of New Madison Route 2, two sisters Viola Denlinger and Martha Brandenburg of Gratis, a brother Jess Rinehart of Eldorado, and eight others.
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Eaton
Mary Ada Denlinger
New Paris
Reid Memorial Hospital
Richmond
Ind
Denlinger
Price's Creek German Baptist Church
Route 726
Eldorado
Gratis
John
Grace Ginger
Katherine House
Eaton Route 3
Verbin
Miamisburg
Ralph
New Madison
Viola Denlinger
Martha Brandenburg
Jess Rinehart
Infant Smothered. Hawkins Baby Dies at Home Near Line
Linda Darlene Hawkins ins, three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hawkins of Route 35, smothered in bed yesterday. Dr G W Flory Preble County coroner said the infant turned on its face and smothered. Found dead by its mother. Surviving are parents a brother and grandparents. Funeral services tomorrow at Walterman Funeral home Richmond with burial in Earlham Cemetery.
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Eaton
Linda Darlene Hawkins
Henry Hawkins
Route 35
G. W. Flory
Preble County
Ohio-Indiana Line
Walterman Funeral Home
Richmond
Earlham Cemetery
Obituary notices list local residents and origins
William A. Brown age 59 of 320 Main St founder of Lily Oil Company born in Lyons Indiana. Herbert Huffman cafe operator and former farmer in Somerville area. Mrs Marie Holly age 78 native of Hungary living at 1735 Grand Bird. Charlies J. McIntosh age 48 millwright at Champion Paper for 20 years native of Breathitt County. William P Farthing age 41 carpenter from Connerville Rd Hamilton with 20 years service. Retired Miami Valley Knitting Mills employee John W. Schorr age 76 of 2716 Benninghofen Ave native of Hamilton. Mrs Elizabeth M Weitlauf age 85 widow of John Weitlauf native of Hesse Darmstadt. Otis H Wasson age 47 son of James Wasson Hamilton.
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William A. Brown
Main St
The
Lily Oil Company
Lyons
Ind
Herbert Huffman
North E St
Somerville
Marie Holly
Grand Bird
Hungary
Charlies J. McIntosh
Western Ave
Champion Paper
Breathitt County
William P Farthing
Connersville Rd
Hamilton
Estill County
John W. Schorr
Benninghofen Ave
Miami Valley Knitting Mills
Elizabeth M. Weitlauf
Hanover St
John Weitlauf
Hesse Darmsta Rd
Joseph Huber
Otis H. Wasson
James Wasson
Charges Filed Aftermath Of Christmas Day Shooting
Police report two men face charges of assault with a deadly weapon after a Christmas day fight at Walter Hurd’s home. Paul McKnight and David Butler, both 22, are held on $500 bonds. McKnight, shot in the right hip, is in Middletown Hospital. A preliminary hearing will occur after his release.
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Walter Hurd
North Main St
Paul McKnight
Mississippi
David Butler
Sycamore St
McKnight
Middletown
Ben Worcester
McK
New Garbage Firm Preparing Service Details For City
A Dayton based firm led by Frank and Harrison Barger plans to take over Middletown trash collection. They aim to minimize disruption while announcing office location within days as the Middletown Service Company contract expires next Tuesday.
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Frank and
Harrison Barger
Dayton
Middletown Service Company
Starick Out With Bad Cold Delays City Meeting
City Manager H. W. Starick was off duty today with a severe cold after several days of illness but kept some work hours. The City Commission meets Friday at 4 p m to wrap up year end business. Swearing in of new members Dr. Ross Hill Francis Carmody and C B Stiles will occur New Year’s Day in the city manager’s office at 10 a m per the charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Starick
City Commission
Ross Hill
Francis Carmody
C. B Stiles
Nachenum Lodge Reunion Planned
A reunion of current and former Nachenum Lodge, Order of the Arrow, Mound Builders Area Council Boy Scouts, is set for 6 30 p m Sunday in the Civic Association auditorium. Larry Sullivan, lodge chief, announced plans for a covered dish supper and program with a committee.
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Nachenum Lodge
Order of the Arrow
Mound Builders
Boy Scouts
Civic Association
Larry Sullivan
Bill Hilz
Dale Petry
Midletown
Carl Harris
Franklin
Dick Topper
Mason
Bob Tazer
Cozaddaie
C. J. Calvert
Mainville
Joe James
Waynesville
Paul Parker
Enlistment Window Extended to March 31 for Select Men
Marine Corps recruiter Dennis Roe said men with pre induction notices or who have taken pre induction exams can enlist in their service of choice until March 31. The extension, from December 31, excludes those ordered for Army induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Roe
Marine Corps
The
Legion Home
Roe
Army
Tivo Attend Student Rally At Kansas UU
Miss Mary Jo Bowman and Miss Robby Robinson attend the 18th Quadrennial Conference of the Student Volunteer Movement at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Both are juniors in Liberal Arts representing Ohio State University.
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Mary Jo Bowman
J.R. Bowman
Aberdeen Dr
Robby Robinson
Eighteenth Ave
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Kans
Ohio State University
Fire caused by ashpit in Caudill home
Firefighters tackled a stubborn blaze in a Hampton Place residence last night. Wooden concrete forms left in the fireplace ignited hot ashes and required almost an hour to extinguish. No damage reported. Alarm originated from Dr. R. C. Caudill’s home at 9 53 p m.
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Esky
R. C. Caudill
Hampton Pl
Accidents In City See Minor Decline In Daily Toll
City police report five minor accidents yesterday and today with no injuries though vehicle damage was substantial. Notable incidents include Charles O Day, 31, of Columbus, cited for improper parking after a 3 55 p m crash at Vanderveer Street and Liberty Avenue injuring a parked car owned by Frank Hall. Grace Fugate backed into the trailer at 410 Park Street causing 25 dollars damage. James Richardson of West Middletown collided with Isaac Murphy’s parked auto on Queen Avenue at 6 15 p m. Earl McQuinn reported his car struck by another auto in the 200 block of Main Street. An intersection collision damaged vehicles operated by Elvin Davidson and Harold Jackson at Manchester Avenue and Iglehart Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O'Day
Columbus
Vanderveer St
Liberty Ave
O'Day
Frank Hall
Park St
Grace Fugate
Winton St
Queen Ave
James Richardson
West Middletown
Isaac E. Murphy
Earl Thomas McQuinn
Germantown
Main St
McQuinn
Elvin R. Davidson
Florence Ave
Harold C. Jackson
Grand Ave
Manchester Ave
Igiehart St
Loot Taken By "Drifter" Up To $203
Police report more thefts from a Middletown home bring the total cash and clothing stolen during Christmas to 203 dollars. The culprit, named Ray Bell, was linked to burglaries in Williamsburg Ohio where about 400 dollars in goods were taken. Carl Fugett, Mrs. Morrissey's father, filed warrants for grand larceny. Bell allegedly fled Christmas Day with 108 dollars, a billfold, riding boots and two hats, leaving from under the tree in an old blue and silver car with Texas and out-of-state plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
James Morrissey
Waite St
Ray Bell
Morrissey
Carl Fugett
Bell
Texas
Youth Loses Fingertips In Father’s Tin Shop Accident
Seven year old Duke Allen Blevens of 1902 Arlington Ave was treated at Middletown Hospital at 9:30 a m for cuts on his left hand with the first and second fingertips amputated. He was released. A 51 year old Franklin woman Millie Thomas of 115 East Sixth St fell on stairs and suffered a scalp laceration, treated and released. A small boy Tommy Fitzpatrick three of Middletown Route 2 injured right leg while playing with a toy truck at home. Blanche McFee of 1604 Lafayette Ave swallowed a chicken bone, bone removed and released. Joan Zwolanck eleven of Germantown Route 1 suffered arm cuts from glass, treated and released.
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Duke Allen Blevens
Arlington Ave
Middletown Hospital
Millie Thomas
East Sixth St
Franklin
Tommy Fitzpatrick
Middletown
Blanche McFee
Lafayette Ave
Joan Zwolanck
Germantown
Police Briefs From City Building And Homes
Alva Terrell 30 of 2136 Carolina St charged with fleeing the scene in a warrant filed by Manuel Ely yesterday. Elmer Kidd 35 of 1822 North Ave charged with assault and battery, arrested at his home. Elizabeth Adams faced theft claim for a billfold containing about 1.75 dollars after misplacing it at a restaurant. Mitchell Skidmore 33 of 2205 Queen Ave charged with physical control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated, arrested early today on Charles St.
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Alva Terrell
Carolina St
Manuel Ely
Elmer Kidd
North Ave
Elizabeth Adams
Mitchell P. Skidmore
Queen Ave
Charles St
Theft of 28 outdoor Christmas lights reported
Q R Reeder reports the theft of 28 outdoor Christmas lights from 508 Aberdeen Dr. Police say 21 lights were returned by Dr W T Morris of 221 Aberdeen Dr after being left on his porch. The lights were returned to Reeder.
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Q. R. Reeder
Aberdeen Dr
W. T. Morris
Reeder
Radio telephone links the United States with 88 countries
A new radio telephone system extends intercontinental communication, connecting the United States with 88 other countries and expanding global contact for commerce news and diplomacy. The enhancement promises faster exchanges of information and closer cross border links among governments and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Man Wanted Here Is Held In Lima
A Middletown man sought on a bad check charge near a grocery attempt has been arrested in Lima. Ballard Gayhart faces a $32 bad check charge filed by John Acton. He also is wanted in Eaton on a similar charge. local notice was issued on the case dismissal.
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Middletown
Lima
Ballard Gayhart
John Acton
Gayhart
Eaton
Home Lighting Contest Judging Tonight in Middletown
Middletown folds up for a lighting contest tonight with seventeen homes in the Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored event. First prize is 20 dollars, second 10, third 5, plus a silver loving cup bearing the winner’s name each year. Judges include Maynard Ream Norman Kerr Lois Shafter Calista Van Horn John Weber. Judging focuses on outside decorations with emphasis on artistic effort originality use of surroundings and Christmas spirit. Last year’s winner was Arthur Eisele of Ardmore Drive. Judges begin rounds tonight and residents are urged to view displays at their best.
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Middletown
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Philip Lytle
Mittee
Maynard Ream
Central
Norman Kerr
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company
Lois Shafter
John Ross
Calista van Horn
Business
Professional Women’s Club
John Weber
Arthur Eisele
Ardmore Dr
Lytle
Driver Fined Grounded For One Year
Robert B Downs 39 of 34 South Main St fined 200 dollars and costs with driving revocation for a year after arrest for physical control while intoxicated. His car collided with Raymond Tibbs 25 of 499 Rosemont St Cincinnati injuring Tibbs and his wife Orline Tibbs 26. Also fined were Roy Williams 45 of Trenton and Otis Brown 26 of 3116 Ottawa St 100 dollars each for DUI. Daniel Lawson 22 of 1507 Garfield St fined 50 for carrying a concealed weapon. James Leopold 64 of 314 Park St fined 25 for disorderly conduct after a disturbance.
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Robert B. Downs
South Main St
Ben Worcester
Downs
Raymond Tibbs
Rosemont St
Cincinnati
Grand Ave
Tibbs
Orline Tibbs
Middletown Hospital
Roy Williams
Trenton
Otis Brown
Ottawa St
Daniel B. Lawson
Garfield St
Lawson
James F. Leopold
Park St
Coin-Swallowing Tot Returns Home
A two year old girl who swallowed a coin on Christmas Eve is home today after exams at Middletown Hospital and Children's Hospital in Cincinnati. Mary Katherine Farmer, daughter of Robert Farmer, was treated after choking on a doll arm. A fluoroscope showed the coin in the esophagus but she dislodged it herself while waiting for extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
Children’s Hospital
Clincinnati
Mary Katherine Farmer
Robert Farmer
Tytus Ave
Mary Katherine
Low Around 10 On Tap Tonight
A cold snap hits the Miami Valley with lows near 10 tonight and a daytime high around 24. Polar air from Canada moves in, with Friday expected to be rather cold and cloudier. Temperatures may dip to around zero in northern Ohio tonight after yesterday’s high of 31 and low of 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Valley
Mercury
Canada
Ohio
At The Movies Showtimes Source Variety
Paramount and Strand theaters present slate of films on Thursday through Friday. Too Young to Kiss and My Favorite Spy show at Paramount with multiple evening times. Strand features Pals of the Golden West and Superman and the Molemen plus Vigilante Wideout TM and Two Gals and a Guy at listed hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday
Post Office Returns to Normal After Christmas Rush
Postmaster Hilbert H. Martin said Middletown's post office will operate in complete normalcy by tomorrow after two days past Christmas. A sizeable backlog of late parcels and out of town mail remains to be delivered today while outgoing mail is already back to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Hilbert H. Martin
Martin
Holiday Hi Y Dance At Middletown High
A holiday themed Hi Y dance for Middletown High School students is set for Friday night from 9 p.m. to midnight in the YMCA boys lobby. Five Hi Y clubs sponsor the event with Records All furnishing music for dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown High School
YMCA
Regular HY clubs miss meeting. next session set
Boys' Work Secretary Harry ter Break announces that HY clubs will not meet this evening. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 15 p.m. January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ Work
Harry Ter Break
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Mrs. Lennie Rhinehart
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Maggie Shrouts
Joseph F. Miley
Franklin Mail
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Linda D. Hawkins
Starick
Tivo
Kansas UU
Central Branch
És Oulesby
Barmitt Bank & Trust
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Paramount
Fyyiel
W. T. Grant CO
Coe Hentia Telat
Central Ave
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