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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1971
Page
2
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Otterbein 54 of Middletown and Alexander Slamka 57 of Dayton Middletown residents with services at Wilson Schramm Funeral Home and McCoy Leffler Funeral Home. Daisy Gregg 92 of Franklin also dies with arrangements at Anglesby Funeral Home. Memorials suggested to local health units and cancer society.
Mrs Louise Balon 69 of Beverly Hills California died Feb 3 after a brief illness. She formerly lived in Middletown for 20 years before moving to California 10 years ago. She was daughter of Fred and Rose Ertel of Middletown. Her husband Scott died in 1949. Survived by two daughters Joan Duerr Rosemary Schmackers both of Beverly Hills, a stepson Leal Baron of Franklin, and a child. Mass of the Resurrection to be sung at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. Body will be returned to Middletown for burial.
Howard K. Coyle 55 of Camden Avenue died Sunday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dayton after five years in failing health. A WWII Army Air Force veteran and 11 year carpenter for Diamond National Corp he is survived by his wife Mittie six daughters two sons his mother two sisters and a brother. Services at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at R C Nein & Sons Funeral Home with burial in Fairmound Cemetery. Friends may call Monday at the funeral home.
Ernest J. Kepler 78 of 316 Dayton Pike died 10 55 am Sunday at Eaton Care Center after October admission. He was a retired Ohio Highway Department employee. Survived by wife Hazel died 1968 two sons George Dayton Fred Germantown a brother Marshall Dayton and two grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at John Arpp Funeral Home with burial in Germantown Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 pm at the funeral home.
Franklin Finley H Moore aged 73 of Dayton formerly Franklin died Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton after a two day stay He leaves two sons Roy and Norman of Franklin five daughters Irene Amburgey Mildred Throckmerton Gladys Morris Ornelle Isbel Thelma Logsdon a brother Ervie Denver a sister Flossie Lockhart Akron 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren Local arrangements are by Eaton Funeral Home Beattyville Kentucky with viewing at Newman Funeral Home Beattyville Thursday 2 to 7 p.m.
Marion N Paxton, 82, of 540 West Central Avenue, Camden, passed away after a long illness. Survived by family and friends. Funeral arrangements pending with local funeral home.
The weekend saw three Butler County crashes with five people injured. Steven Nieman 29 of Columbus Indiana is in serious condition after a car left a curve on Ohio 732 near Oxford. In a separate crash on West Alexandria Road Rosalie Stogsdill 19 and Louise Stogsdill 40 were injured and taken to Middletown Hospital. Tina Murphy 15 a passenger in a Craycraft vehicle sustained minor injuries. her companion James Craycraft 25 was also involved.
Hamilton Butler County officials consider bidding for a new Elk Creek bridge on Shurz Road northwest of Jacksonburg to replace an 1881 structure and relocate about 1000 feet of roadway. The project affects a school bus route as buses may grow from 66 to 75 seats, raising turning-grade concerns. Also discussed: St Clair Township dump near New Miami, with trustees told to close by Feb 1 and use the county landfill, or face health department action for legal violations.
Supt. Robert K. Johnson met with the Middletown Teachers Association to preview permanent appropriations and budget readjustments for board approval. Teachers urged caution to avoid harming regular classes while supplies remain tight. Johnson also sought approval for gas-pump installations at Lemon Monroe High School and added staff for a Community Resources Workshop.
Glasgow University researcher Prof. William Jarrett reports cat leukemia viruses may affect humans. A $24000 British Cancer Research Campaign grant funded further work after earlier experiments showed cat leukemia virus can grow in human cells. Dr. Francis Roe of the Chester Beatty Institute urges cautious exploration of cross species risk.
Swiss voters approve a government backed amendment granting women the right to vote and hold federal office by 621 403 to 323 596 reversing a 12 year old decision. The result contrasts with regional limits and follows UN noted global gaps in female suffrage.
Clarence Emley aged 68 of 223 South Main Street German town died at 5 55 p m Sunday at Middletown Hospital after a heart attack He is survived by his wife Mary and services are pending at John Arpp Funeral Home
Earl Barnhart will present slides from his recent trip to Australia at the Sertoma Club meeting tomorrow at 6 30 p.m. at the Manchester Motor Inn. Martyn Hackney serves as program chairman.
Italy offers snow capped peaks, medieval villages, beach resorts, and art. Travel Department First National Bank at 2 No. Main St. provides worldwide service and sightseeing suggestions. A tip advises carrying clear prescriptions when abroad.
Sunday concert by the Middletown Symphony displayed improved unity and technique under Maestro Bruce McKinney. The program opened with Massenet Phedre Overture and included Honegger Suite Archaique, Saint Saens March Militaire, Chaminade Concertino for Flute, with soloist George Hambrecht, and Bizet Carmen Suite No.1. Audience praised the performance, noting it as over too soon.
A festive roundup of local retailers offering Valentine treats and gifts. Maud Muller Gifts showcases candies from Mello creams to cherry hearts, plus satin boxes and boxes of flowers. Shops like Greathouse and Son, Davidson's Photo Shop, Peck's Flower Shop, and Roxie's Wig Boutique advertise candy, flowers, candles, and stylish accessories for Valentine's Day.
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