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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1962

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals of Gillum Infant and John Gillum Kin

An obituary note records the 15 day old Scott Douglas Gillum of 1406 Hood Ave dying at 7 45 pm. The child was survived by his parents and maternal and paternal grandparents Curtis Lambert of Hamilton and Johnie Gillum of Middletown. Graveside rites are set for 10 am tomorrow at Woodside Cemetery with Rev Henry Howard officiating. Arrangements by Mc Coy Leffler Funeral Home. Also listed are Edith Gillum, Edna Leavell of Middletown, Forrest Gillum of Lewisburg, seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services are at Michael Funeral Chapel West Manchester at 2 pm with burial in Fairview Cemetery West Alexandria. Public viewing today 2 5 and 7 9 pm.

Scott Douglas Gillum George Lee Gillum Hood Ave Curtis Lambert Hamilton Johnie Gillum Middletown Woodside Henry Howard McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home Preble County West Manchester Edith Edna Leavell Forrest Lewisburg Michael Fairview West Alexandria

Death of five month old Jo Ann Kay in Middletown

Jo Ann Kay five month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Kay of 704 19th Ave died at Middletown Hospital at 12 35 pm yesterday after emergency squad aided her at home Firemen reported convulsions Arrangements incomplete at Bailey Funeral Home

Jo Ann Kay Joe Kay 19Th Ave Middletown Hospital Bailey Funeral Home

Death of Mrs H J Schaeffer in Cornelia Georgia

Friends in Middletown were advised yesterday of the death of Mrs H J Schaeffer in Cornelia Georgia. Mrs Schaeffer's husband formerly was secretary of the Middletown Retail Merchants Association and of the Civic Association. The Schaeffers moved from Middletown to Georgia around 1946. He is in the insurance business in Cornelia. Mrs Schaeffer is survived by her husband and two sisters Mrs James Alexander of Dayton and Mrs George Metzger of Zanesville.

Miis Schaeffer Middletown

Basil Forest Robbins Dies at 74 in West Manchester Home

Basil Forest Robbins aged 74 died yesterday at his West Manchester home. A retired farmer and former Kroger store manager in West Alexandria, he contributed to his community through decades of service.

Basil Forest Robbins West Manchester Robbins West Alexandria Kroger

Infant Christenson burial held at Woodhill Cemetery

Funeral burial of infant son of Mr and Mrs Paul E K Christenson at Woodhill Cemetery Franklin followed the infant's death at Middletown Hospital three hours after birth. Surviving are the parents and a sister Miss Merle Kleinschmidt of Franklin.

Christenson Franklin Woodhill Paul EK Christenson S. Main St Middletown Hospital Merle Kleinschmidt Franklin

Franklin Charles Coleman obituary notice

Charles Coleman Franklin man of 772 S Main St died at 3 15 a m today at Middletown Hospital Arrangements are incomplete at Anglesby Funeral Home

Franklin Charles Coleman S. Main St Middletown Hospital Anglesby

Miss Roxie Hamblin Dies in Columbus Hospital

Somerville Miss Roxie Bernice Hamblin 18 of 5923 West Elkton Gifford Road died of leukemia at 3 20 pm yesterday at University Hospital Columbus after about six months illness. She was born in Hamilton daughter of Bayard and (Mrs) Hamblin a 1961 Shawnee High School graduate and Camden Baptist Church member. Survivors include her parents and brothers James and David both at home. Services Sunday 2 pm at Camden Baptist Church with Rev Howard Meadors officiating. Burial Fairmound Cemetery West Elkton. Friends may call R C Nein Sons Funeral Home Camden 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm Saturday and at church after 1 pm Sunday.

Somerville Roxie Bernice Hamblin West Elkton - Gifford Road Jin University Hospital Columbus Miss Hamblin Ham ‘Ilton Bayard Hamblin Shawnee High School Camden Baptist Church James David Howard Meadors Fairmound Cemetery West Elkton R. C. Nein & Sons Camden

Franklin Leonard Smith dies at home after long illness

Franklin Leonard Smith aged 68 of S River Street died at 1 am yesterday at his home after years of illness. A retired employee of the Miami Valley Coated Paper Co since 1955 he was born in Jackson County Kentucky. Survived by his wife Granny two sons Leonara J. in Germany with the Army and Walter E. of Carlisle a daughter.

Franklin — Leonard Smith S. River St Mr. Smith Miami Valley Coated Paper Co Jackson County Granny Leonara J Germany Walter E Carlisle

Hotel Peabody Readies After Three Alarm Fire

Memphis Tennessee hotel Peabody returns to full operation after a three alarm fire on Tuesday and plans to host the annual Fire Department Instructors Conference drawing about 400 visiting firemen to the city for the event.

Memphis Tenn Peabody

Obituary notices for Smith Becker Blume in Franklin area

Mrs. Dike May Smith of Franklin with three brothers and a sister among survivors. funeral at Tabscot Baptist Church with burial in Woodhill Cemetery and viewings at home. arrangements by Eaton Funeral Home. Frances Becker aged 87 of 1026 S Front St. Requiem High Mass at St Joseph's Church. Christ Blume Sr aged 92 of 714 Greenwood Ave. services tomorrow.

Dike May Smith Franklin Arthur Everett Jesse Ridgeville Lula ‘Hillard Tabscot Baptist Church Woodhill Cemetery Eaton Funeral Home Frances Becker S. Front St St. Joseph's Church Christ Blume Sr Greenwood Ave Morrow Colligan

Died Thursday Leaders in Religion and Media Pass Away

Dr Marvin O. Lansbury 71, longtime president of the International Convention of the Disciples of Christ from 1950 to 1952, died Thursday of a heart attack. In Chicago John F. Delaney 75, veteran Chicago newspaper man and public relations official, also died Thursday.

Hammond Law Marvin O. Lansbury The Disciples of Christ Chicago (Ap John F. Delaney Chicago

Harvard Group Accused in Dutch New Guinea Tribal War

A Protestant missionary alleges a Harvard expedition spurred warfare among New Guinea tribes to film clashes. Harvard officials call the charge baseless and say the Dutch government investigated and found no foundation. Michael Rockefeller, 23, was an unpaid art collector on the expedition and later disappeared at sea while staying to collect native art.

Dutch New Guinea Harvard Michael Rockefeller Nelson 4. Rockefeller Michael New Guinea

Division and Follows Up Warnings On Unsightly Highway Billboards

Joseph Unger of the iState Highway Department Division 8 says a state wide program will remove hazardous and unsightly highway signs. Exemptions apply to some For Sale and activity signs on property. The law now lets the department remove signs after 30 days notice and bill owners. Division 8 targets interstates 75 275 and 70 with potential direct action against noncompliant owners.

Joseph Unger iState Highway Department Ohio Unger Common Pleas Court State Highway Department Tthe Department

Driver Hurt Near Camden In Ohio Auto Crash

A 16 year old Oxford driver identified as Allen D. Harris lost control on a curve near Camden on College Corner Road. He struck a fence and a utility pole, was hospitalized at Mercy Hospital with shock after the 1 55 a m crash. Deputy Spitler and Police Chief Hodge aided, then took him to a Camden physician who sent him to the hospital by Nein ambulance.

Hamilton Oxford Camden College Corner Road Allen D. Harris Sollenbarger Road Mercy Hospital Preble Jan Spitler Thomas Hodge Nein

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