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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1967

Page

10

Burglaries and thefts plague area with broken into drugstore and homes

A surge in burglaries continues as a drugstore on Fourth Ave and homes including Rosco Angel’s at 402 Young St are ransacked. Loot totals 1088 dollars from Angel home. a money order machine stolen from Gillen Crow drugstore. Three Hamilton men, Elmer Whitesell, Charles Withrow, and Jack Herr, were jailed for a Camp Road burglary. eight arrests in 24 hours.

Main St Rosco Angel Young St Gillen Crow Fourth Ave Hamilton Sheriff's Camp Road Camn Road Elmer Whitesell N. Second St Charles James Withrow Jack Earl Herr

Leopard rug clues end stolen car trip to West Virginia

Ernest Horner spotted a car near Wilmington with a leopard skin rug in back, triggering a police chase. Charles Patterson, 18, and a 13-year-old juvenile were arrested. the car had been stolen Thursday from Indland Container Corp. parking lot.

West Virginia Middletown Wilmington Horner State Highway Patrol Charles Patterson van Ave Patterson Indland Container Corp

Fired Shot At Motorist At Bi Lo Service Station

Sherrill Davidson of the Bi Lo Service Station on Rt 4 told deputies he fired a 16 gauge shotgun at a youth who sped away after being reprimanded for squealing tires and reckless driving. No injuries were reported.

Tendant Sherrill Davidson Rt. 4 Sheriff's Deputies Harold May Davidson

Truck Rams Tree Injuring Two on Pershing Avenue

Two Hamilton residents were treated in Middletown Hospital in fair condition after a pickup driven by Sonny L Hammons, 21, lost control on Pershing Avenue and struck a tree in front of 1313 Pershing Avenue. Passenger Vernon Benge, 18, suffered head and mouth wounds while Hammons had facial and head cuts.

Hamilton Middletown Hospital Pershing Avenue Pershing Sonny L. Hammons Vernon Benge Hammas Benge Gerald Helsinger

Bad Day to Stop in Lebanon

A 29 year old Lebanon man was arrested at Kings Grill by state officers for carrying a concealed weapon after being seen taking a pistol from his car. He pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Lebanon Municipal Court and was fined 100 dollars with 75 suspended. Bond on the concealed weapon charge was set at 500 dollars.

Lebanon Rt. 3 Kings Grill Broadway State Bureau of Criminal Identification Butler County Warren County Sheriff's Deputies Hammons Lebanon Albert Herrick

Man beaten on Franklin-Madison Road by two youths

Ralph Bryant of 6762 German Town Road told deputies early today he was forced off Franklin Madison Road by a car driven by two unidentified youths. He was beaten as he exited his vehicle but declined treatment. deputies noted bruising.

Ralph Bryant Germantown Road Bryant Franklin - Madison Sheriff's Deputies

Deaths and Funerals The Hinkle legacy on WLW fades

Elmer W. Hinkle 74 of Oxford a pioneer WLW radio performer known as Hink of Hink and Dink died at McCullough Hyde Hospital after illness. The couple’s show began as Cotton Queen Minstrels later Maxwell House Showboat, with visits from stars and a PTA community link. He also served as business manager at Western College for Women before retiring in 1942. Survivors include wife Eva son Robert and daughter Betty. Funeral arrangements pending.

Oxford Elmer W. Hinkle WLW McCullough - Hyde Hospital Mr. Hinkle WLW Radio Hink and Dink G. N. Ross Cotton Queen Minstrels Maxwell House PTA Mills Brothers Red Skelton Eddie Albert Rosemary Clooney Paul Whiteman Hinkle Western College For Women Pearance Hink Lebanon Monroe Monroe High School Miami University Betty Marshall - Smith Funeral

Death notices: Anna D. Hormell 86 Springboro resident

Miss Anna D. Hormell of 415 S Main St Springboro died yesterday at Garden Manor Rest Home where she had resided since March. Survived by two sisters and a brother. services set for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Anglesby Funeral Home with burial in Springboro Cemetery. Viewing Monday 2–5 and 7–9 p.m.

Anglesby Funeral Home Springboro Franklin Anna D. Hormell S. Main St Garden Manor Rest Home Hormell Garden Club American Legion Auxiliary Josephine Leach Sarah Fry Charles Hartselle Ala Eugene Griffith

Franklin robert E Burroughs obituary item

Robert E Burroughs, aged 63, of 165 E Central featured in a local obituary notice. The item notes his residence and age, with standard obituary details implied.

Franklin Robert E. Burroughs E. Central

Hamilton Soldier Is Killed in Vietnam

Hamilton soldier Pfe Gordon T Dalton was killed in Vietnam on a Wednesday while serving since July. He was a Cincinnati native, UC alumnus, and GM Fisher Body employee before enlistment. He leaves a wife Wilma Webb Dalton, a daughter born Nov 6, parents, and a brother.

Hamilton Vietnam Wilma Webb Dalton Seward Road Army Pfe Gordon T. Dalton Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Fisher Body General Motors Melanie Marine Pfe Michael J. Pilgrim Jr Harriet Pilgrim Welliver Drive Naval Hospital Guam Quang Nam Garfield High School

Christmas Tree Burning Scheduled in Amanda District

A community tree burning event is planned for January 6 at Damon Park on Pershing Avenue with a ceremony at 7 p.m. Fire Chief Clester Brewer says department members will begin collecting trees left at the curb on Tuesday within the South Middletown Fire District.

South Middletown Damon Park Pershing Avenue Clester Brewer Amanda

Aeronca Secures 5 Million Credit Line With Banks

Aeronca Inc. finalizes a 5 million dollar revolving credit line with United California Bank Chase Manhattan Bank Central National Bank of Cleveland and North Carolina National Bank to finance its expanding commercial aerospace and environmental control business through 1969. Handschumacher, Aeronca president, says the agreement provides working capital. primary offices are in Los Angeles and New York.

Aeronca, Inc United California Bank Chase Manhattan Bank Central National Bank of Cleveland North Carolina National Bank Aeronca A. G. Hanschumacher Handschumacher

Five-Car City Crash Injures One and Causes Major Damages

One person injured in a five car chain reaction near 1714 Tytus Ave. Sally Reynolds 24 rear ended a parked car owned by Verlin Ritchie triggering crashes that damaged five vehicles totaling two total losses. Police cited Reynolds for careless operation. Additional rear-end crashes occurred on Germantown Road and N Main Street with damage about 160 dollars.

Charlie McQuire Sally Reynolds Sheridan Ave Verlin Ritchie Yankee Road Ritchie Robert Jones Moss Miamisburg Moss Arnold Lakey Betty Marshal Franklin St

Dealer Names Chrysler In Petition

A Cincinnati federal judge granted a restraining order against Chrysler Motors Corp at Middletown where Hughes Motor Inc seeks to prevent the company from terminating its contract or bringing in a new dealer to cut prices. John E. Howard of Hughes Motor filed the petition claiming Chrysler aims to set up a lower priced dealer. Hughes is cited as the sole Chrysler Imperial and Plymouth dealer in the Middletown area. The order stays in effect until January 8.

Cincinnati Chrysler Motors Corp Middletown John E. Howard Hughes Motor, Inc Verity Parkway Chrysler Hughes Atoe Marvin Kolstein Imperial Plymouth Timothy S. Hogan

Year End Funds Transfer Ends 1967 Session

City commissioners completed year end fund transfers with most departments balancing 1967 accounts. Chairman William Denham defended the move as required by law while outgoing commissioner Virgil T. Clark was absent. The board also approved a dance lessons program and scheduled a swearing in ceremony and a regular meeting.

Virgil T. Clark Clark Commission William Denham Donham Joan Ritter Young St

Water main break cuts service to homes on Elmo Place

Ground settlement from construction caused a ruptured water line at Elmo Place and Bellomonte Street. City water chief Leslie Hunter said 15 to 20 homes endured outages for about three hours while repairs were made.

Elmo Place Bellomonte Street Leslie Hunter Thhe

Local Fires Trace Small Vehicle Blazes Overnight

Fires injure three cars at 110 S Verity Parkway a fallen match started the blaze estimating $50 damage. A short circuit at 619 Cleveland St damaged the truck hood for William Doyle also $15. At Grand Ave and Orchard St a backfire caused a car fire owned by Ed Roth of 423 Home Ave Trenton with $50 damage.

S. Verity Parkway Cleveland St William Doyle Grand Avenue Orchard Street Ed Roth Home Ave Trenton

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Richard E. Byrd Mossman Road Sheriff's Department Byrd Ernest Horner Sierra St. Carlisle Ohio 22 H. L. Hammons Radio S ‘Hink Warren Davis Smith Road First Baptist Church Betty Beckett Westridge Drive First Methodist Church NEW Life Temple Pastor Dean Sheets Pepe Central Ave Anna Hormell Robert Burroughs Hollingsworth Los Angeles Here New York Inne Aia Qne Hart Maple St Tytus Ave Arthur Rugg Armco Drive Iear John Zecher Highview Road Robert Wells Hughes St Mary William Hamilton N. Main Street Manchester Avenue Sauerkraut MTN Ocations Germantown Shaddock N. Verity Verity
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