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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1968

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Mrs Bowles 67

Mrs Martha M Bowles 67 sister of Frank Gray and Emma Young and Geraldine Harris of Franklin. Services at 2 tomorrow at the Colligan At Home Hamilton with Rev Paul Bergdall officiating. Burial in Spring Grove Cemetery Cincinnati. Friends may call tonight after 5 p.m. She died Saturday from a heart attack at her Hamilton residence. Survived by husband Charles and brother Basil Gray. Burial in Woodside Cemetery after service at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home. No visitations.

Martha M. Bowles Frank Gray Emma Young Geraldine Harris Franklin Colligan Hamiton Spring Grove Cometery Cincinnati First Bowles Hamilton Charles Basil Gray

Burgess Services Held for Richmond Man Samuel T Burgess

Samuel T Burgess 51 of Richmond Kentucky died Saturday in Richmond. He was father of Vernon James and Ernest Burgess all of Middletown. Services are 1 p m tomorrow at Roberts Funeral Home Richmond. Surviving are four daughters in Kentucky 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Samuel T. Burgess Richmond Vernon James Ernest Burgess Middleton Roberts Funeral Home Kentucky Burgess

Obituary for Mrs Carrie Galeese of Middletown

Mrs Carrie Galeese 87 of 318 Ardmore Drive Middletown died at 12 50 a m yesterday at Middletown Hospital after admission. She was lifelong Middletown resident active in Bethlehem Lutheran Church a 1900 Old South High School graduate of a class of 27 and earlier worked at Ross Shields Store. Husband James died in 1942. Survived by daughter Mrs Martha Schneider two sons Paul and James Middletown a sister Miss Bertha Zimmerman seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren Services at 2 p m tomorrow at Schramm Funeral Home burial Woodside Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home.

Carrie Galeese Ardmore Drive Middletown Hospital Galeese Middletown Bethlehem Lutheran Church Old South” High School Ross- Shields James Martha Schneider Paul Bertha Zimmerman Schramm Feneral Woodside Cemetery

Death of Mrs. U Lillie Hinton in Middletown

Mrs. U Lillie Hinton aged 78 died at Fairfield Nursing Home at 12 45 p m yesterday after a year as patient. Born in Summerton South Carolina she had lived in Middletown 40 years and belonged to New Era Baptist Church. Survived by sister Mrs Carrie Thomas and daughter Mrs Carrie Jackson both of Middletown. Bailey Funeral Home handling arrangements.

U Lillie Hinton Garfield St Fairfield Nursing Home Hinton Summerton S.C Middletown New Era Baptist Church Carrie Jackson Carrie Thomas Bailey Funeral Home

Middletown Matriarch Martha Lovely Dies at 69

Martha Helen Lovely 69 of 4012 Riverview Ave died at 3 40 p m yesterday at Middletown Hospital where she had been a patient since December 20 She was born in Hindman Kentucky and lived in Middletown 53 years employed as a paper sorter by Harding Jones Paper Co from 1936 to 1964 Surviving are her husband Kennie two daughters Betty McElfresh and Marilyn Darrell a son Ray two sisters Minta and Lucinda Smith a brother Jeptha Calhoun and four grandchildren Funeral services will be p m Thursday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev Paul Bergdall officiating Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m

Martha Helen Lovely Riverview Ave Middletown Hospital Lovely Hindman Middletown Harding Jones Paper Co Kennie

Betty Pitts Dies in Middletown Hospital Arrival

Betty Pitts aged 26 of 1618 Taylor Avenue was pronounced dead on arrival at Middletown Hospital at 9 01 a m today. The body is at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home awaiting arrangements.

Betty Pitts Taylor Ave Middletown Hospital McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Vogelsang Funeral Of Middletown Resident

Henry Vogelsang 77 of 1627 Smith Ave died 5 50 p m yesterday at Middletown Hospital after a stay since Nov 17 He born in Frankfort Germany lived in Middletown 60 years once operated Maple Park Furniture Co Survived by wife Lillian son Robert of Middletown daughter Emma Hull Reading three sisters in Germany two grandchildren two great services private

Henry Vogelsang Henry Carl Vogelsang Smith Ave Middletown Hospital Vogelsang Frankfort Germany Middletown Maple Park Furniture Co Lillian Robert Emma Hull Reading

Funeral services for Shelly Bowser held in Englewood Ohio

Four year old Shelly Bowser daughter of Joyce Bowser of Dayton and granddaughter of Tom and Arlene Tully of Germantown dies in Seattle Washington. Services set for 1 30 p m tomorrow at Grace Brethren Church Englewood burial in Eversole Cemetery. Call Holp Funeral Home New Lebanon 7 to 9 p m today. Paternal grandfather Roy Bowser of Dayton survives.

Germantown Shelly Bowser Joyce Bowser Dayton Tom Tully Germantown Rt. 2 Grace Brethren Church Englewood Ohio Eversole Cemetery Holp New Lebanon Seattle Wash Roy Bowser

Mrs Addie Guthrie Rites Planned in Eaton Area

Mrs Addie Guthrie 75 of Chautauqua Road died at 7 50 am today at her daughter Mrs Nora Ballinger s home 321 Bridge St Her husband Charles predeceased her Survived by son Charles Jr of Miamisburg eight daughters Virginia Emmett Carlisle Yvonne Argo Dallas Addie Thacker Eldorado Jean Mullendore Germantown Leona Wilcher Morrow Helen Powell Morrow Clara Allen Eau Gallie Fla three sisters Nancy Hoffman Middletown Margaret Starks Dayton Sue Bailey Michigan 30 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren Funeral services Thursday at Eaton Funeral Home Burial Woodhill Cemetery Friends may call 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm

Addie Guthrie Franklin Addie Guthrie Chautauqua Road Nora Ballinger Bridge St Charles Charles Jr Miamisburg Virginia Emmett Carlisle Yvonne Argo Dallas Addie “Thacker Eldorado Jean Mullendore Germantown Leona Wilcher Helen Powell Morrow Clara Allen Eaucallie Fla Nancy ‘Hoffman Middletown Margaret Starks Dayton Sue Bailey Michigan Eaton Funeral Home Woodhill Cemetery

Funeral services for Eva B Morton at R C Nein Sons

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at R C Nein & Sons Funeral Home for Eva B Morton 76 of 1317 Park Ave Eaton. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery with no visitations. She died Friday at Reid Memorial Hospital Richmond Ind where she had been admitted earlier.

Camden R.C. Nein & Sons Eva B. Morton Park Ave Eaton Fairmount Cemetery

Local obituaries list several Fairfield area services

Ellsworth Bennett, 63, of Fairfield, services tomorrow at 10 a.m. Klaus-Weigel Funeral Home. Walter Pippen, 82, 227 Hudson Ave., services today Campbell Funeral Home. Neal Parrett, 73, 845 N Second St., services tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. Webb Funeral Home. Raymond Chatt, 52, 1179 Central Ave., services today in Stanton Kentucky. Mrs. Martin Bowles, 75, 1105 Hensey Ave., services tomorrow at 2 p.m. Colligan Funeral Home.

Ellsworth Bennett Fairfield Klaus-Weigel Walter Pippen Hudson Ave Campbell Neal Parrett N. Second St Webb Raymond Chatt Central Ave Stanton Martin Bowles Hensey Ave Colligan

Italian sculptor Ettore Colla dies at 69 in Rome

Ettore Colla renowned for soaring avant garde iron structures died Saturday in Rome aged 69. He was celebrated as one of Italy’s leading sculptors for his bold metal works and public commissions.

Rome Ettore Colla Italy

Death ruled self-inflicted in Hopkinsville man

Ronald B. McMillan 73 of Hopkinsville was found dead in his home in Lebanon by Warren County deputies after a son reported a locked house. Investigators said a .22 caliber pistol found near the body confirms death by own action. McMillan ran a Hopkinsville tavern for over 30 years before retiring four years ago.

Lebanon Ronald B. McMillan Hopkinsville Warren County Coroner's Office Warren County Sheriff's Ronald F. McMillan Covington McMillan

Death Suspects In Court Today In Cincinnati

A man and a woman charged with second degree murder in separate weekend deaths were due in City Criminal Court. David Clemons, 43, is accused of killing Gerry McKinny, 23, in a Saturday shooting at their Cincinnati residence. Ruby Rivers, 23, faces charges in the stabbing death of Howard L. Beasley, 35, after he allegedly refused to leave her apartment.

Cincinnati (Ap City Criminal Court David Clemons Gerry McKinny Cincinnati Ruby Rivers Howard L. Beasley Beasley Rivers

Two Ohioans Die in Chicago Plane Crash

Officials said 26 people were killed when a North Central Airlines jet crashed at Chicago O Hara Airport Friday night. Among the dead were Mary J. Peltier, 40, of Dayton Ohio, and Mrs Bernard Davis, 34, formerly of Dayton, Port Washington Wisconsin.

Minneapolis, Minn North Central Airlines Chicago O'Hara Mary J. Peltier Dayton Bernard Davis Port Washington Wis

World War II film reporter professor and poet dies in Belgrade

A film reporter during World War II and a professor of Spanish language and poetry died Friday in Belgrade where he taught at the university. He was 72.

Belgrade

Weekend car wrecks cause injuries and damage in Middletown

Three accidents Sunday left one person in Middletown Hospital with head lacerations while five others were treated and released. Damage to five cars was listed at $3,525. Vehicles collided on Second Avenue Water Street, Jefferson Road Winton Street and Central Avenue with several drivers cited for traffic violations.

Middletown Hospital Owens Second Avenue Water Street Gerald V. Guard Winton St Della Jefferson Road Calvin W. Shields Judy A. Chapman Harkie Road Lyle Cook Hannah Central Ave Cook Chapman

Workman Falls Into Hydraulic at Wrenn Paper Site

A 14 year old worker for Valley Sheet Metal fell into a hydraulic basin while servicing a cooling compressor at the Wrenn Paper plant on First Avenue and Water Street. Samuel G. Pennington, 55, of 1415 Hood Ave., was injured when he fell four to five feet into the water and was rescued by coworkers. He was taken to Middletown Hospital with shoulder, arm, and elbow injuries and was listed in good condition awaiting X rays as investigators probe the accident.

Valley Sheet Metal Wrenn Paper Samuel G. Pennington Hood Ave Wrenn First Avenue Water Street Pennington Middletown Hospital

Area Motorists Injured In Car Crash

Two Middletown area residents were injured when their northbound car left a curve on Wik Creek Road a short distance north of West Alexandria Road in Butler County. They were treated for minor lacerations at Middletown Hospital and released. Larry Keith Taylor 21 and Marilyn Taylor 19, both of 6145 Elk Creek Road, were the occupants. Lt. Cliff Dye investigated the 10:20 p.m. crash. A second incident saw Stella J. Strain 19 of Lebanon Route 2 escape injury when her westbound car hit an icy spot on Todhunter Road near the railroad tracks and struck a farm gate.

Middletown Area Wik Creek West Alexandria Road Butler County Middletown Hospital Larry Keith Taylor Elk Creek Road Marilyn Taylor Cliff Dye Stella J. Strain Lebanon Rt

Climbers Aim For Grand Teton Winter Summit

In Jackson Wyoming AP report 27 climbers camped at Moose Meadows below the timberline as they plan a daylight move to the 10 000 foot level and attack camp on the Middle Teton glacier their goal to reach the summit by New Year s Eve. Leader Paul Petzoldt 60 of Lander Wyoming last to climb in winter reflects on seven prior failed attempts due to wind and cold and described Sunday s trek as terrible going through deep snow according to radio contact with rangers.

Jackson Wyo Grand Teton Peak Moose Meadows Timberline Middle Teton Glacier Paul Petzoldt Lander Petzoidt

UAM To Install New Officers

Denver Taulbee of Franklin will be installed as councilor of Alpha Council 326, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, at 7 30 p m Thursday at 19 N Broad St. Other new officers include James Current vice councilor R L Miller recording secretary John A Johnson financial secretary Reese Nickell Jr assistant recording secretary Shelby Howard treasurer John Kriner conductor Marion Center warden John Taulbee inside sentinel Hubert Robinson outside sentinel Roy Sommers chaplain and Lloyd Smith trustee.

Denver Taulbee Robinson Vail Road Franklin Armco Middletown Works Alpha Council Order of United American Mechanics N. Broad St James Current R.L. Miller John A. Johnson Reese Nickell Jr Shelby Howard John Kriner Marion Center John Taulbee Inside Sentinel Hubert Robinson Outside Sentinel Roy Sommers Lloyd Smith

Sidewalk Vacuum Debate Aims to Clean NY Sidewalks

New York environmental chief Merril Eisenbud proposed on Sunday a sidewalk vacuum sweepers program to clean sidewalks with minimal noise. He says landlords underperform on sidewalk cleanliness and the city may do the work and bill them.

New York Merril Eisenbud Eisenbud

Scioto County Sheriff Dies After Illness

Scioto County Sheriff Charles R. Burns 72 died in a Portsmouth hospital after admitting himself for what he thought was influenza. Burns served 37 years in law enforcement and led Scioto County for 10 years before his defeat by John Knauff. His son C Russell Burns Jr. will complete the term ending January 6, with Knauff set to take office then. funeral services planned for Tuesday.

Portsmouth Ohio Charles R. Burns Scioto County Burns C. Russell Burns Jr John Knauff Daehler Funeral Home

Ohio Teachers Salary Rank Falls to 23rd Nationwide

The NEA reported Ohio average teacher pay at about 7 750 dollars annually despite a 400 dollar hike. Ohio ranked 23rd nationally behind Pennsylvania Iowa Florida and Wisconsin while spending 602 dollars per pupil, 36 below the national average.

Columbus Ohio National Education Association NEA Pennsylvania Iowa Florida Wisconsin

Apollo 8 Spacecraft Under Test

The Apollo 8 capsule, fresh from its lunar orbit, undergoes Navy tests at Pearl Harbor before heading to Downey California for closer inspection. Astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell Jr. and William Anders later reunite with families in Houston. NASA recovery engineer Ron Simantel calls the 12 foot high cone shaped capsule in fine condition.

Honolulu Pearl Harbor North American Rockwell Co Downey Calif Frank Borman James A. Lovell Jr William A. Anders Pacific Houston Tex Yorktown Ron Simantel National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Woman Burned In Explosion At Fireworks Plant

In Loveland Ohio a female worker Viola Atkins 47 Mason was burned in an explosion and fire at a fireworks plant shed where fuses are made by Tri State Manufacturing Co. Police said an electrical spark triggered the blast causing possible damage up to 5000 dollars and the victim was not burned seriously.

Loveland Ohio Cincinnati Viola Atkins Mason Tri-State Manufacturing Co

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Martha Bowles McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home Paul Bergdall Samuel Burgess NEW Life Temple Trenton Franklin Rd Dean Sheets—Pastor Jesus God Dean Sheets Mrs. Lillie Hinton Mrs. Martha Lovely Butler- Warren County Chiropractic Association Doctor of Chiropractic Mrs Eva Morton Yugoslavia Valentin Rodriguez Esther Price Trenton Verity Parkway N. Verity Parkway Esther Price Candies Park Street Ann Marie Weatherwax Robert P. Weatherwax Manchester Rd St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Library Fund Philadelphia Maximilian R. Ehrenstein University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Los Angeles Jack Shannon Tom Mix Hoot Gibson Janet Marbury 15Th Ave Will Dan Owens 16Th Ave E. Mill St Springboro Guard Auto Shields Neste UAM Denver Taulbee O.K City Loan John Dobrozs Jr Ins., Inc First Ave Lamp Sale Modern
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