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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1970

Page

2

Case Haunts Policeman Pompano Beach

A year after two girls Peggy Rahn nine and Wendy Stevenson ten vanished from a Pompano Beach beach the detective Lt Sam Kennedy says the case remains the most frustrating in his career. He appeals for beach photos and movies from last year and notes a $1300 reward unclaimed while a $5000 ransom offer drew no takers. Clairvoyants judged drowning but Kennedy keeps hope alive.

Pompano Beach Fila Sam Kennedy Peggy Rahn Wendy Stevenson Municipal Pier Peggy Wendy Kennedy Peau Cecile Rahn Endy James Stevenson

Cyclist Injured After Collision On Roosevelt Boulevard

A 16 year old motorbike rider was treated for bruises to both legs and an ankle cut after being thrown onto the hood of a car at 2 p.m. on Roosevelt Boulevard near Moore Street. Charles Maurice Jr. of 1911 Hill Ave was taken to Middletown Hospital by ambulance. Carl Johnson, 46, of 1813 Hill Ave was cited for failure to...

Charles Maurice Jr Hill Ave Middletown Hospital Roosevelt Boulevard Moore Street Carl Johnson Joy Taylor Goldman Ave Woodridge Drive Middletown Jefferson Road Sheffield Street Doris Hall Alfred R. Hall Carl Stanton Cincinnati Hall

Inmate Walks Away From Lebanon Correctional Institution

Kerry Robert Moore, a 2 year old Clark County man, walked away from LCI this morning after reporting for work at 5 30. He is described as white with blond hair green eyes six feet tall and 153 pounds and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a denim jacket. Authorities searched the area and a collision occurred later involving three cars on Roosevelt and Verity Parkway.

Lebanon Clark County Parole Board Lebanon Correctional Institution Kerry Robert Moore LCI Charles VanCuren Moore

Mothers in Korea Warn Sons About Chopstick Habits

A Korean proverb circulates among mothers urging boys not to hold chopsticks in the middle, claiming persistent bad technique will lead to marriage to ugly wives. The anecdote underscores social views on etiquette and marriage norms in Korean culture.

Korea

Child Takes LSD in Akron Five Year-Old Treated at Hospital

Four year-old Linda Marie Faulhader was being treated at Akron Children's Hospital for LSD ingestion. Police said the capsules were brought to a party at her apartment Sunday night. An 18-year-old babysitter cared for the child while several guests interacted, one of whom reportedly ingested the other capsule.

Akron, Ohio Linda Marie Faulhader Akron

College Corner Ditch Project Assessments Set

Butler County commissioners approved assessments totaling $3910.06 for Butler County’s share of the Interstate College Corner ditch project. Prepared by Preble County Engineer Kenneth Yost, the estimated total cost is $21,653.40. Parts of the village lie in Preble County Ohio and Union County Indiana. Commissioner Donald Bacon was absent.

Hamilton

Boy Reunites Bottle Message From Vietnam Era

Kansas City AP Lt Robert F Preston and a comrade tossed a sealed note in a bottle as they sailed to Vietnam in 1965. Five years later a 7 year old boy on Truki Island found it and handed to Peace Corps worker David Schaller in Tucson. Steven, who cannot read or write, received a package with fishing gear and a letter from Preston expressing happiness at the reunion and gifts for his family.

Kansas City Robert F. Preston Hawaii Vietnam Truki Caroline Peace Corps David A. Schaller Tucson Ariz Preston Schaller Bo Steven Steven Lea Charlotte N.C

Deaths And Funerals Elisabeth Carter 89

Elisabeth Carter 89 of 320 N Broad St died at Trumbull County Memorial Hospital Warren at 1 am Tuesday after visiting daughter Louise Balside in Niles The widow of James Carter she had illness since December 24 Surviving children include Mrs Ruby Grubbs Mrs Jessie Wilson of Middletown and Mrs Mary Peffley of New Lebanon a son James of Middletown two brothers Arthur Ross of Gypsy Creek Ky and Chester Ross of Sugar Grove Va 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren Services 2 00 pm Thursday Riggs Funeral Home Rev J Herschel Caudill burial Woodside Cemetery Friends may call Wednesday 3 00 to 7 00 pm and 7 00 to 9 00 pm at the funeral home Also Mercy Hospital Hamilton veteran Spanish American War retired Black Clawson Co employee Surviving include sons Frank E of Reily and Charles of Somerville plus four Gompaere and Mrs Patricia VanDeer

Ruby Grubbs Jessie Wilson Middletown Mary Peffley New Lebanon James Arthur Ross Ssy Creek Chester Ross Sugar Grove Riggs ‘Funeral Home J. Herschel Caudill Woodside Cemetery

Death of Everett Tackett in Winchester Kentucky

Everett Tackett, 72, father of John Tackett and brother of Buell Tackett, died at 6 45 am Tuesday at his Winchester home. Survived by wife Evalee, another son Charles of Hanover Inc, daughter Miss Monnie Tackett, sister Mrs Elizabeth Murphy of West Plains Mo, and four grandchildren. Services set for 10 am Thursday at Scobee Funeral Home Winchester with burial in Winchester.

Everett Tackett John Tackett Buell Tackett Middletown Winchester Evalee Charles Hanover, Inc Monnie Tackett Elizabeth Murphy West Plains Scobee Winchester Cemetery

Dora Brown 84 dies. funeral set at Zimmerman Funeral Home

Dora Brown 84 a retired farmer died today at his Camden residence. Survived by wife Edith son Bruce and a grandchild. Funeral services Thursday at Zimmerman Funeral Home with burial at Fairview. Friends may call between 6 and 9 p.m.

Dora Brown Gratis Dora Brown Camden Et Edith Bruce Camden

Services for Frank R. Francis in Hamilton

Funeral services for Frank R. Francis of 1206 Bayer Road are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Colligan Funeral Home Hamilton with burial to follow in Hamilton. The funeral home will hold visiting hours Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Francis died Sunday at a local hospital.

Somerville Frank R. Francis Bayer Road Colligan Funeral Home Hamilton Francis

Camden-Terry Schell dies at 11 in Lebanon home

Camden-Terry Schell, age 11, died Sunday at the Jones Home for Children in Lebanon where he had lived two years. Survived by parents four sisters Mrs. Paul Taulbee of Trenton Mrs. David Crank of Middletown Anna and Mary at home four brothers William L. Thomas Noah and Jerry all at home paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Schell Connersville Ind and maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kammerer Albuquerque N M. Arrangements pending at R. C. Nein & Sons Funeral Home.

Camden Terry Schell Jones Lebanon Paul Taulbee Trenton David Crank Middletown Anna Mary William L Vietnam Thomas Noah Jerry Lawrence Schell Connersville Ind Paul Kammerer Albuquerque, N. M R. C. Nein & Sons Funeral Home

Hamilton Deats and Marie Bolton Services Set in Terre Haute

Marie Bolton aged 50 of 2251 Smith Road is to be laid to rest at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Terre Haute Indiana. William Wittman aged 31 of 341 Second Street is scheduled for funeral at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Hamilton Deats Marie Bolton Smith Road Terre Haute Ind William Wittman Second St Webb

Pair Jailed in Bellefontaine Case Prompting Transfers

Two Bellefontaine men Dale Ray Benchoff 18 and Buddy Abner 23 are jailed in Middletown awaiting transfer to Lagan County Jail. Police identify Granada Avenue residents and report an unregistered car with a taped license plate. Benchoff faces assault with a deadly weapon. warrants include auto theft for both men. The suspects are described as armed and dangerous though no new weapons were found.

Dale Ray Benchoif Buddy Abner Eneeriy Granada Avenue Ace Gilbert Egleston Lemon Township Itownship Middletown Benchoff

Gilligan names Battelle economist director of Ohio Development

A 31 year old economist from Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus was named director of the Ohio Department of Development as part of Gov elect Gilligan's cabinet. David C Sweet aims to balance regional growth and improve state planning using a systems approach, with emphasis on inner cities, rural areas, and metro centers. He holds degrees from Rochester UNC and OSU, and is married with two children.

Columbus Battelle Memorial Institute Ohio Department of Development Gov.elect John J. Gilligan David C. Sweet Columbusjvantages Gilligan Sweet Ohio Webster, N.Y University

Two Men Given Jail Terms In Franklin

In Franklin municipal court one man received three days for non support of a minor with no jail time and a $20 weekly payment. A second man, 41, was fined $150 for driving while intoxicated and had driving rights suspended 30 days. Twelve speeders were fined a total of $266. Other fines included Reckless operation $50 with 30 day suspended sentence for Glen Fitzpatrick. assault and battery $50 for Charles McGuire. failure to yield $20 plus $10 for Charles Banks Jr.. and$10 for Sonny Quillen among others.

Franklin David Mcmeenny Catalina Peasttown Arnold Feals Glen Fitzpatrick Spring Ave Charles McGuire Kelton Drive Everett Thacker High St Charles Banks Jr Lima Jimmy Paterson

Soldier T Souvas Arrested In My Lai Killing Case Spreads

Atlanta police charged 17 others with murder in a shotgun slaying of 21 year old Barney McSherry in a rooming house. Spec 4 Robert T Souvas, linked to the My Lai massacre, faces premeditated murder charges in Vietnam. His wife Rebecca was also arrested for occupying a dive. Police seized 18 drugs. An additional hearing in the My Lai case is scheduled for Jan 12.

Atlanta My Lai Spec Robert T’souvas Rebecca T’souvas Barney McSherry T’souvas San Jose Calif

Fire incidents log across four locations

At 12:50 p.m. a laundromat on 1358 Vail Ave suffered a fire from an overhead heater due to a broken pilot tube with no damage. At 2:42 p.m. a rear area on 1805 Jackson Lane caught fire from children smoking. no damage. 11:24 p.m. on University Boulevard and Grand Avenue a fire on burning railroad ties had undetermined cause with no damage. 11:31 p.m. Rufus Riley, 45, at 702 14th Ave was ill and transported to hospital by ambulance, treated.

Vail Ave Jackson Lane University Boulevard Grand Avenue 14Th Ave Rufus Riley

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Case Roosevelt N. Verity Parkway Catalpa Drive John C. Landsaw Vanderveer St Frederick Motsinger Thomas Road Motsinger Daniel W Thompson Millard Drive Landsaw Doodds Bud) Steller Mgr Shaddock Germantown Rd Central Ave Bordens Nog Hoagies Shaddock’s Pony Keg Bank Americaid & Master Charge Shaddocks Bottie Elisabeth Carter Elizabeth E. Carter N. Broad St Trumbull County Memorial Hospital Warren Carter Niles Louise Balside Bellefontaine Lagan County Patricia Mayer David C. Sweet Battelle Norris Music McCoy Leffler Sutphin Woodlawn Homer D. Leffler THE Order OF the Golden Rule
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