Two Butler County Wrecks Leave Two Seriously Hurt
In separate accidents over 24 hours, Middletown driver Richard D. Patterson 25 suffered head and possible internal injuries after his car plunged from a curve north of Gregory Creek Bridge on Rt. 4. Don Lainhart 21 and Richard Colwell 20 were also hurt. Colwell and a passenger were treated and released at Mercy Hospital Hamilton, while another driver Robert Bowling 36 sustained serious injuries on New London Road after his car left the center and overturned.
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Richard D. Patterson
Eaton Ave
Middletown
Gregory Creek Bridge
Rt. 4
Harold May
Patterson
Mercy Hospital
Gregory Creek
Donald J. Lainhart
Heaton St
Hamilton
Richard W. Colwell
S. Main St
Colwell
Margaret Colwell
18Th Ave
Linda Sue Colwell
Brenda Roberts
Robert E. Bowling
Park Ave
New London Road
Warvel
Food Taken and Homes Hit By Vandals
Burglaries on Eighth Avenue and nearby areas report items valued over 65 dollars stolen including 12 steaks cans of food and liquor. Vandals caused over 400 dollars in damage breaking into two vacant homes and attempting to remove a radio and intercom. A car full of youths sparked further damage on Main Street and a fire scorched a floor in a home under construction.
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Eighth Avenue
Delores Perrin
Eighth Ave
Jack Bergram
Kerry St
Trenton
S. Main Street
Tullis
John Brown
Route 4
Graydon Drive
Construction crane accident ruled industrial death in Union Township
The death of 34 year old Cecil Phillips of 7810 West Alexandria Road in Union Township is ruled an industrial accident not a traffic fatality by Butler County coroner Dr Kurt Lande. Phillips was operating a tractor crane when it toppled down an embankment yesterday morning.
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West Middletown
Union Township
Kurt Lande
Butler County
Cecil Phillips
West
Alexandria Road
Bond & Sheehan
Iris Drive Inc
Cincinnati
Dimmick Road
McCauly Road
James Easter
Tomowrgm
Levanon
Sheriff's Department
Two Nabbed In Burglary Try In Hamilton
Police arrested two burglary suspects early Saturday as they prepared to enter a clothing store on Court Street. Hubert Paul Wells Jr. and Larry Edward Hacker faced charges of breaking and entering and possession of burglary tools after officers found pry bars rope and other gear on them.
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Hamilton
Hubert Paul Wells Jr
Morris Ave
New Miami
Larry Edward Hacker
Webster Ave
Kaye
Super Clothing Mart
Court St
Three Men Arrested On DWI Charges Last Night
Otis Graham 33 of Middletown Rt 2 Earnest Nickell 45 of 2104 Grand Ave and Samuel C Kiser 39 of 2033 Lamberton St were arrested on driving while intoxicated charges. Phillip Wyatt 17 of Hamilton said he was assaulted by 15 boys on Young Street near Girard Avenue after a Middletown High School basketball game but suffered no injuries.
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Otis Graham
Middletown Rt
Earnest Nickell
Grand Ave
Samuel C. Kiser
Lamberton St
Phillip Wyatt
Hamilton
Young Street
Girard Avenue
Middletown High School
Middletown Men Held On Burglary Charges
Three Middletown men Jim Pieratt Gordon Pieratt and Paul Mullins ages 24 24 and 24 were being held on 50000 bonds each in Warren County for carrying a concealed weapon receiving and concealing stolen property and burglary in the home of Johnny Williams where two guns valued at 125 were taken Police said the trio were stopped by Morrow police and may be linked to as many as 12 burglaries with items later found in their possession or car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Pieratt
Vanderveer St
Gordon Pieratt
Paul Mullins
Clarendon Ave
Johnny Williams
Stubbs Mill Road
Morrow
Roy Wallace
Warren County
Termites and trust in local home canvassers questioned
A cautionary note warns homeowners about unfamiliar door-to-door operators and potential scams. The message stresses diligence before engaging any service, urging readers to verify legitimacy and avoid high pressure offers.
Texas Gas to Supply Hamilton under Appellate Ruling
The Sixth Circuit ruled Texas Gas Transmission Corp. may become Hamilton’s supplier replacing Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. The court found CG&E would suffer minimal impact, with savings to Hamilton projected at least $2 million over ten years, while CG&E could adjust by 1969 through higher sales to other customers. Hamilton's interim contract with CG&E expired Sept. 3, 1966.
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Texas Gas _ Transmission Corp
Hamilton
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
U. S. Court of Appeals For
Sixth Circuit
Cg&e
Federal Power Commission
Texas Gas
Fairfield
New Miami
Hamiltton
Fire Damages Apartment Above Local Flower Shop
A cigarette left burning on a bed caused a fire that confined damage to the apartment above the Bill Dan Flower Shop at 430 S Main St. Dan Jenks, part owner of the shop and resident, told Franklin fire officials heavy damage occurred in the kitchen and bedroom but the shop suffered no fire damage.
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Franklin
Bill Dan
S. Main St
Dan Jenks
Jenks
Arbuckle Death Brings Charges
Franklin report states charges of first degree manslaughter are expected to be filed against Wesley Arbuckle 53 in Franklin Municipal Court after the death of his wife Alice Arbuckle 47 found in the garage of their Hathaway Lane home carbon monoxide poisoning with head injuries noted. Deputies sent evidence to the London Bureau of Criminal Investigation for tests as the family plans private funeral services with flowers omitted.
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Franklin
Roy Wallace
Warren County
Wallace
Frank ‘Cleveland
Hamilton County
Arbuckle
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
London
Mercersburg
Academy
Judy Hoyt
Baltimore
John Calvin Skinner
Cincinnati
Calvin Skinner
Middletown
Betty Jane van Valey
Barbara Johns
Virginia Brewen
King of Prussia
Wilson Memorial Home
Grass Fire Threatens Farm Buildings in North Madison Township
Firemen battled a grass blaze yesterday evening on Mrs. Mayme Armstrong’s property at 6931 Brown's Run Road. Sheriff’s deputy said high winds endangered several farm buildings, but crews prevented spread.
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North Madison Township
Mayme Armstrong
Brown's Run Road
Robert E. Stewart
Local Marine Killed in Vietnam
Steven Eugene Smith 18 son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith of 1004 Baltimore St. was killed Feb 7 in Quang Tri Republic of South Vietnam. Pfc Smith belonged to Company K Third Battalion Third Marines and died from gunfire and fragmentary wounds. He graduated Middletown High School class of 1967 and attended Mt Zion Baptist Church. Survived by parents two brothers and a sister. Full military rites expected when body arrives.
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Robert Smith
Baltimore St
Marine Corps
Steven Eugene Smith
Quang Tri
Republic of
South Vietnam
Third Marines
Vietnam
R. F. Brady
Dayton
Pfc. Smith
Middletown High School
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Robert
New York City
Marco
Keith
Ronald
Rosabelle
Ada Worthley
Barnesville
Deaths and Funerals Notice Highlights Mix
Multiple obituary notices from Middletown area detail the deaths of Thomas H. Long 58 and Joseph Todd 85 with survivors, funeral times, and burial plans. Additional fragments mention a third deceased and scattered family details, with services scheduled at local funeral homes and cemeteries in Springboro, Franklin, and Deerfield.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Heaton Napier services Monday
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Heaton Napier of 209 Wayne Ave. will be laid to rest at 2 p.m. Monday. Also noted is the death of Mrs Marie Bassist 86 formerly of 17 Kenworth Ave with services at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Girl, 16, stabbed in Middletown home attack
A 16 year old girl was treated at Middletown Hospital for stab wounds to the lower back reportedly inflicted by another girl. Margaret Dunham, ward of Joyce Watson, said five girls entered the home on Louis Place. four others were questioned and one suspect remained unidentified. Police noted the wounds were caused with a hunting knife and provided no further details.
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Middletown Hospital
Margaret Dunham
Joyce Watson
Louis ‘Place
Fire Reports and Medical Incidents In Middletown Area
Firefighters respond to trash burning on N Verity Parkway and a fuel line fire at Armco Steel skid loader. Dennis Faulkner and two children treated after choking and illness at home. Michael Deaton and Senoria Howard taken to Middletown Hospital for illness. Forrest Durbin assisted after a fall from bed.
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N. Verity Parkway
Jefferson Road
Armco Steel Corp
Elsmere St
Dennis L. Faulkner
Taylor Ave
Michael S. Deaton
Gerald Deaton
Middletown Hospital
Eighth Ave
Senoria Howard
Minnesa St
Clifford J. Witham Dies at 81 in Hamilton
Clifford J. Witham 81 of 6126 Reily-Millville Road died Thursday at Mercy Hospital Hamilton. He was a retired farmer and father of Clifford Witham of Middletown. He taught Sunday services.
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Clifford J. Witham
Reily - Millville Road
Clifford Witham
Middletown
Mercy Hospital
Hamilton
Mr. Witham
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Miami University
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Indianapolis
Bohman
Jinsu
Lande
Phillips
Tennessee
Helen
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Theresa, Gwendolyn
Connie
Jesse Phillips
Fort Mountain
Tenn
Robert Phillips
Michigan
Arthur
Nashville
Bernice Daugherty
Joyce Maggard
Judy Mills
Cleveland
Venna Phillips
Robbie Phillips
Sharp Funeral
Oliver Springs
McCoy- Leffler Funeral Home
Lebanon
Warren County Sheriff's
Lloyd Tate
Ohio
Deliverance Crusade
Jesus
Your Way
Main ST
Hamilton, Ohio
Lewis J. Purdy
Beech
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Boston, Mass
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Alice Arbuckle
Brown’s Run Road
Jordan Memorial Chapel
Steven Smith
Thomas Long
Thomas H. Long
Daral
Peasttown Heights
Long
Pleasant Plain
Mabel
Ethel Long
N. Hollywood
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Jane ‘Rogers
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Patty Slusher
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Cloverdale
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Helen Barker
Ruth Runnels
Houston
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Springboro
J. R. Baker & Sons
Herschel Caudill
First Church of God
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Kenee Drive
Todd
Garden Manor Nursing Home
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Carlisle
Delmar
Tucson
Ariz
Leola Hunt
Margaret Parker
Addie Hickman
Ruby Bishop
Germantown
Dora Simpson
Eaton Funeral Home
Henry Howard
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Forrest Durbin
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