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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1971

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals In Cincinnati Franklin and Lebanon

Ethel Edmondson 73 of Cincinnati died Saturday at Christ Hospital after a stroke. She is survived by a daughter and two other daughters, two sisters, six grandchildren, one great grandchild, with Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary and burial at Guardian Angel Cemetery. Mary Rue Shepard of Chicago formerly Franklin died Friday. Services Wednesday at Anglesby Funeral Home with burial at Woodhill Cemetery. Mary Ethel Dunham 86 Springfield formerly Lebanon died yesterday at Springfield Community Hospital, survived by two daughters, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Private services Wednesday at Oswald Funeral Home and Lebanon Cemetery with no visitations.

Ethel M. Edmondson Cincinnati Warren Johnson Kent Drive Christ Hospital Stanley Noonan Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Beechmont Ave Guardian Angel Cemetery T.P. White Middletown Hospital Franklin Mary Rue Shepard Chicago Anglesby Funeral Home Walter Arnold Woodhill Cemetery Friends Aere Funeral Home Mary Dunham Lebanon Mary Ethel Dunham Springfield Springfield Community Hospital Marie Vanderbrink Florida Audrey Apking Oswald Funeral Home Lebanon Cemetery

Services for Kelly Wills Jr. Held at Memorial Home

Funeral services for Kelly Wills Jr. 43 of 3801 Lewis St. will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Wilson Schramm Memorial Home 5 Clark St. The Rev William Meyers will officiate. Burial follows at Woodside Cemetery. Calling hours today 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wills died Saturday at Middletown Hospital from an apparent heart attack during an electrocardiogram test. A brother John Ray Wills of Middletown is listed among survivors.

Kelly Wills Jr Lewis St Wilson-Schramm Clark St William Meyers Woodside Cemetery Wills Middletown Hospital John Ray Wills Middletown

Services for Tobe Wright at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home

Services for 69 year old Tobe Wright of 2614 Oxford State Road will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Henry Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery. The funeral home will be open tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. Wright died Saturday at Cincinnati General Hospital.

Tobe Wright Oxford State Road McCoy-Leffler Henry Howard Woodside Cemetery

German Town man Franklyn Cass dead at 101

Franklyn Cass aged 101 of German Town died Saturday at Grandview Hospital Dayton. Survived by a son Dentzil Casper Wyo two daughters Roxie Miller Germantown Virgie Burdge Camden a step-daughter Dorothy Sathecell Florida 11 grandchildren 45 great grandchildren 12 great great grandchildren. Services at 10 a m Wednesday John Arpp Funeral Home with Rev James Armstrong Germantown Cemetery.

Germantown Franklyn Cass Grandview Hospital Dayton Dentzil Casper Wyo Roxie Miller Virgie Burdge Camden Dorothy Sathecell Florida John Arpp James Armstrong Germantown Cemetery

Services for Jimmy Gates Held at Stubbs-Conner

Services for Jimmy N Gates 25 of 451 E Mulberry St were held today at Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home Waynesville with burial in Miami Cemetery Corwin He died Thursday was a former Waynesville resident Surviving wife Karen a son Todd a stepson Danny at home mother Mrs Louanna Gates Lebanon and sister Miss Diana Gates New Vienna

Lebanon Jimmy N. Gates E. Mulberry St Stubbs-Conner Waynesville Miami Cemetery Corwin Gates Karen Todd Danny Louanna Gates Diana Gates New Vienna

Services for Mrs. Ruby Greene Held in Connorsville

Mrs. Ruby Greene 80 of Connorsville Ind died Sunday at Pinehurst Nursing Home Centerville after a year as a patient. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Myers Funeral Home Connorsville with calling after 4 p.m. today. She was stepmother of Mrs. Donald Rea Middletown and is survived by a sister and four step grandchildren.

Ruby Greene Connorsville Ind Donald Rea Middletown Myers Funeral Home

Mrs Katherine Haas Franklin Dies at 87 in Middletown Hospital

Katherine Anna Haas 87 of 16 E Second St Franklin died Saturday at Middletown Hospital. Survived by two sons Joseph Franklin and John California two daughters Mary Flowers Miamisburg and Cecilia Stevenson Cincinnati three sisters Anna Marie Justine Germany 12 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren. Funeral mass 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Good Hope Church Miamisburg. Burial Catholic Cemetery Miamisburg. Gebhart Schmidt Funeral Home Miamisburg hours tomorrow 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

Franklin Katherine Anna Haas E. Second St Middletown Hospital Joseph John California Mary Flowers Miamisburg Cecilia Stevenson Cincinnati Anna Marie Justine Germany Our Lady of Good Hope Church Catholic Cemetery

Obituary notices listing several residents and service times

Robert Tooker 57 of 10 Robert Court with a service at 11 a.m. tomorrow Proeschel. Helen Hepke 84 of 70 Nancy Drive with a service at 10 a.m. tomorrow Klaus-Weigel. Elsie Helton 88 of 819 Buskeye Street Manchester Ky with a service at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Nora Schlemmer 91 of 5591 Hamilton-Scipio Road with a service at 10 30 a.m. tomorrow Webb. Mabel Spicer 49 of 606 Central Ave with a service at 10 a.m. Wednesday Webb. Harry Siegle 63 of 340 S Fourth Street with a service at 2 p.m.

Robert Tooker Robert Court Proeschel Helen Hepke Nancy Drive Klaus-Weigel Elsie Helton Buskeye St Manchester Nora Schlemmer Hamilton-Scipio Road Webb Mabel Spicer Central Ave Harry Siegle Fourth St

Patrolman Garry Watson Joins Middletown Police Force

Patrolman Garry Watson 22 former police cadet joins the Middletown Division of Police as patrolman effective today. He served as a cadet from Sept 25 1967 to Feb 5 1968 before enlisting in the U S Marine Corps. His appointment was approved by the City Commission Dec 21 in a resolution also naming three sergeants to lieutenancies effective yesterday.

Garry Watson Middletown Watson U. S. Marine Corps

Ohio Highways Count 23 Deaths Over Christmas Weekend

The Ohio Highway Safety Department reports 23 traffic deaths during the 88 hour Christmas weekend, well below 35 projected. The tally started Thursday 6 p.m. and ended Sunday midnight, with 13 deaths in the first 30 hours and nine more on Saturday. One fatality was reported Sunday.

Ohio Highway Safety Department

Leader of Air Raid Over Japan Stricken

Washington AP Rosy O'Donnell the World War II general who led the first major bombing raid on Tokyo died Sunday at age 65 at his suburban Washington home. A cardiac arrest caused his death. He piloted the B29 Dauntless Dottie on November 24, 1944 from Saipan with 111 planes in the first land based Tokyo raid. He later commanded Far East Bomber Command during the Korean War and led the USO after retiring. Funeral is planned for Wednesday at Fort Myer with burial at the Air Force Academy cemetery. He is survived by his widow Lorraine and two sons.

Washington Emmett Rosy” O'Donnell Japan O Donnell Tokyo O'Donnell Saipan Rosy West Point Jimmy Doolittle Air Force United Service Organizations USO Ft. Myer

Hoffa To Learn What Restrictions Are Today

ST. LOUIS AP Hoffa plans a Detroit home return after release from Lewisburg prison. Attorney Shenker says Hoffa will discuss limits on union activity and observe a 6 1/2 year term reduction for jail time. He seeks details before deciding on next steps.

Hoffa ST. Louis Detroit Morris Shenkler Shenker Nixon Glendale Robert Crancer

Vandals Strike Enterprise Baptist Church in Lemon Township

Police report vandals caused damage to Enterprise Baptist Church at 3013 Seneca St with two east windows and one south window broken, a damaged air duct, a front-door hole and two floodlights stolen. A burglary at 3203 Rufus St involved clothing stolen from William Fields. neighbors alerted police as burglars fled.

Enterprise Baptist Seneca St Lemon Township William Fields Rufus St Fields

Franco Kin To Wed Borbon Heir In Spain Tie

Madrid AP reports Maria del Carmen Martinez Bordin Franco granddaughter of Generalissimo Francisco Franco will wed Prince Alfonso de Borbon y Dampierre Spain's envoy to Sweden. The Borbon line ruled Spain 1700 to 1931 before the republic. The couple plans a March or April wedding at El Prado Palace where Maria was born.

Madrid Generalissimo Francisco Franco Borbons Spain Alfonso de Borbon Y Dampierre Sweden Maria del Carmen Martinez-Bordin Franco France Borbon Alfonso el Prado Palace Maria

Toledo Youth Killed in Car Crash

Kenneth Black age 15 of Toledo died when the car he rode in lost control, struck a parked truck, and overturned.

Toledo Toledo, Ohio Kenneth Black

Charges Still Expected In Camden Death

Eaton charges anticipated this afternoon against two men held in connection with the death of 21 year old Camden woman Shirley Ann Williams. Preble County Prosecutor Everett Fahrenholz said no details yet released but charges will reflect the probability of what happened when Williams fell from her home window and died from glass wounds. Sheriff’s department continues investigation into the accident circumstances.

Eaton Camden Preble County Everett Fahrenholz Shirley Ann Williams Lafayette St Fahrenholz

No Celebration On Mao's Birthday in China

Mao Tse tung, aged 78, marked his birthday with no official celebrations in mainland China. Reports say he has discouraged public observances in past years and remains in good health despite the quiet anniversary.

Mao Tokyo Mao Tse-tung China

Two Hospitalized After Morning Ambulance Call

Two patients were admitted to Middletown Hospital this morning after emergency calls. Mrs. Anna Staton, 77, of 2312 S Verity Parkway, is in serious condition. Alexander Harris, 46, of 906 ee Ave, is in fair condition.

Middletown Hospital Anna Staton S. Verity Parkway Alexander Harris Ee Ave

Heart starter implant aims to rescue failing hearts

Dr. Michel Mirowski and Medtronic engineers work on a chest implantable electrical heart starter to detect an impending heart attack and provide automatic recharging. Tests show progress on internal and external systems, with potential use within four years if trials succeed.

Minneapolis Minn Michel Mirowski Johns Mirowski

592 Died On U S Highways During Christmas Holiday

The Associated Press reports 592 people died on U S highways as the three day Christmas Holiday weekend ended at midnight. The National Safety Council had estimated 520 to 620 deaths for the 78 hour period. California led with 55 fatalities. The record high in recent years was 720 in 1985, with 509 the prior year.

Associated Press National Safety Council California

Fire mentions Ambulance Runs Across Town

Fire news lists multiple ambulance runs from 12:14 am to 7% p.m. with addresses 38 Burton Road 3915 Vannest Ave 207 N Grimes St 1831 Vance St. Individuals named Frank Charles Jr Ace Gibson L D Kindred ill to hospital. Car owned by Robert McCorkle. Fire caused by short circuited wiring. No damage.

Burton Road Frank Charles Jr Middletown Hospital Vannest Ave Ace Gibson N. Grimes St Vance St L. D

Fireclaims Gordon Vance in Bay Village Home Blaze

Cleveland report states Gordon Vance died Monday when a fire destroyed his Bay Village residence in the suburb. Fire investigators were at the scene though causes remained under study. Neighbors described the blaze as rapid and intense before extensive damage.

Cleveland, Ohio Gordon Vance Moniday Bay Village

Actor Robert Lowery Dies After Long Career

Hollywood reports actor Robert Lowery died at 57 after a prolific career spanning more than 50 films. Known for roles from gangster to reporter, he was occasionally mistaken for Clark Gable by fans and later ran a drama school and worked in television.

Hollywood Robert Lowery Clark Gable Lowery

U S and Soviet Influence Fading at UN Says China

China declares at the United Nations that the United States and the Soviet Union are losing influence while medium and smaller nations gain strength. An official Pe king editorial says China will champion third countries, deny superpower status, and oppose big power hegemony through the General Assembly session that admitted mainland China and called cease fire in India Pakistan.

Tokyo China United Nations United States Soviet Union Peking People’s Daily General Assembly U.S India-Pakistan Security Council Edi U.N Lincoln

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