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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1971
Page
2
Zoe Carmen Hale, 55, facing endstage polycystic kidney disease, travels with her husband to Las Vegas for a final trip. A 15 year old donor, Gary Lee Goodrich, whose tissues match Hale, dies in an accident, enabling a successful transplant at University Hospital after a police escort chase to Las Vegas.
Saigon Japan AP report notes Col. Gerald V. Kehrli of Willmar Minnesota chief of staff 7th Air Force faces court martial in Vietnam on marijuana charges. Trial recessed to hear Brig. Gen. Bennett from Castle AFB for testimony. Defense cites double standard in drug cases and seek transfer of convening authority. If convicted on all counts Kehrli faces up to 40 years in prison and dismissal.
F H Ruscher 80 of 1077 Park Lane died at 12 10 p m yesterday at Garden Manor Rest Home where he had lived since Aug 24 He was once manager of the Verity Golf Course and overseer for George M Verity Armco Steel Corp He is survived by wife Elsie a son Fred H Ruscher Jr of Middletown a step son William Ihlendorf of Monroe two daughters Mrs Alice Brown of Morrow and Mrs Elsie Wiffler of Chester Pa 10 grandchildren and 13 greats Services will be private burial in Woodside Cemetery Mausoleum Memorials may go to Daily House Trenton.
Miss Bessie Lena Kennel of 206 Douglas Street Trenton died at 12 50 p m Thursday at Powell Nursing Home Hamilton where she had been a patient for two months She was born and reared on the family farm near West Middletown and had been a longtime resident of the area.
An autopsy by Butler County Coroner Dr. Garret Boone found Thomas Edward Green age 35 of 385 Thomas Drive Franklin died from a heart attack after collapsing on Tuesday at Armco Steel Corp. He was dead on arrival at Middletown Hospital. Services were held at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with burial at Woodside Cemetery.
The McKinley Booster Club will host a pancake feast Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McKinley Middle School cafeteria. Assisted by the Knight's Social Club the event offers sausage coffee and all the pancakes diners can eat for a $1 donation.
Mrs Sarah L Booher 89 of Otterbein Home dies after illness. Service 10 30 a m Saturday at Otterbein Chapel with calling after 8 00 a m. Burial in Beavertown. Survived by daughter Mrs Katherine Blakesley and son Robert Lehman plus eight grandchildren. Arrangements by Oswald Funeral Home.
John C. Dull 87 of Enterprise Road West Alexandria Rt 3 died Thursday at Camden Nursing Home after a 10 day stay. Retired farmer survived by wife Grace two brothers Ralph and Lert a sister Melva Dull two grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral Sunday at Gratis Methodist Church burial in Fairview Cemetery viewing Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. and at church Sunday after 1 30 p.m.
Charles H. Rogers 79 of Lebanon Route 1 dies Wednesday at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Oswald Funeral Home with burial in Miami Cemetery Corwin. Survived by his wife Leon tine a daughter Mrs Byron Nixon Lebanon and two grandchildren.
A 49 year old construction worker from Cherwaw South Carolina was killed when a large chunk of ice fell from a city water tower in Lebanon. Alexander L Howard was struck in the back beneath the tower on Columbus Avenue and died at the scene. His body will be transported to South Carolina for burial.
A 23 year old Middletown woman Sharon Moore was treated and released from Middletown Hospital after a two car crash on University Boulevard. Joseph C Moore 26 at 3207 Glencoe Ave was the driver. Henry E Hamilton 49 of 2316 Bryant St was cited for failure to yield at a stop sign. Damage to the vehicles was estimated at 700 dollars.
The Middletown Board of Elections office at 43 S. Main St will be closed except for Wednesdays until further notice, announced deputy director Mrs. Marge Cox today.
Gov. John J. Gilligan urged Ohio bankers to use their influence to aid economic development in low in spirit regions via industrial bond programs and guaranteed loans. American Bankers Association president Clifford Sommer warned housing shortages require action and predicted housing may boost the economy with potential two million new homes this year.
Hamilton officials approve buying new equipment for the Butler County Tuberculosis Clinic in Middletown. An automatic X ray processor priced at 5996 and allied gear from General Electric Co. will be installed. The board also okayed roof repairs for the Soldiers and Sailors Monument by Kelly and Carpenter Co. and tabled inscribing 14547 veteran names, pending budget.
A 25 year old Middletown man Ronald Brock was arrested in Franklin County after attempting to steal radios from the IGA on Ohio 122 Hunter. Store manager Willard Muncy and an unnamed customer restrained him until deputies arrived. Sheriff Roy Wallace confirmed the arrest.
Eleven people, including nine students, an 18 year old church custodian and a 32 year old minister, face arraignment on charges of failing to disperse and trespassing after a racial disturbance at Lima Senior High School. The custodian is also charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
A Piqua Ohio restaurant was destroyed by fire suspected arson. The blaze damaged six nearby business buildings and unoccupied apartments, with an official loss around 40 000 dollars. McClellan's Restaurant and a barbershop were hit. no injuries were reported. Fire crews from Fletcher and Covington aided in bringing the fire under control in under three hours.
Fire units responded to four unusual calls yesterday and today. An 8 year old needed arm extraction from a fireplace mantle at 215 Baltimore St. A 4 year old choked on a bottle cap at 511 Baltimore St. but was aided by his mother. A man reported moaning at 2100 Queen Ave could not be located. A 42 year old man slipped at 2000 Linden Ave and fractured his right ankle, taken to Middletown Hospital.
Policeman Ralph Varchette was billed by Illinois Bell Telephone Co for 5021.30 dollars with 5001.94 dollars listed as U S tax. The firm blamed a computer mistake and said a corrected bill would be issued.
Lebanon Police report David Settles aged 53 of 206 Pleasant Street was crossing South Broadway when struck by a southbound car driven by Norma Jean Sempstott age 40 of 6 West Lawn Dale at 6 40 a m. Settles sustained a broken right leg and head injuries and is hospitalized at Middletown Hospital. The crash remains under investigation with no citations issued.
Chief James R. Howerton spent most of the afternoon in his City Building office. It was the longest session since his illness began a month ago and followed a three week layoff. He had resumed duties last Monday on a reduced schedule.
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