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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1961

Page

2

Deadlock Broken On Water Plans For Blueball Area

Warren County Commissioners Middletown officials and Blueball Water Assn representatives met to break a deadlock over water service. Two plans involve Middletown or Warren County engineering and billing with a master meter, financed by residents via nonbond funding, and construction to start mid year after joint estimates and a March 11 meeting.

Warren County City of Middletown Blueball Warren Middletown Warren Commissioners Cecil Linkous Robert South Vern Simpson William Denham Charles Thompson Fred Stein Jr Blueball Water Assn City of Linkous Stonegrill Manchester Road U.S. 25 U.S. 75 Franklin Township Ans Tueball Water Assn The Water Association BWA Association

Deaths And Funerals Robert Funston Leader In Boy Scouts Succumbs

Robert R. Funston 902 Stanley Sr. a technical engineer for Armco International died at Middletown Hospital after kidney infection. He joined Armco in 1926 and lived in Middletown since 1911. Active in Boy Scouts for 35 years he was honorary vice president and past president of the Mound Builders Area Council and second Middletown recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. He served 18 months in the U S Marines. Survived by wife Helen M. Funston, services at Riggs Funeral Home Tuesday 10 am, burial Woodside Cemetery. Memorials to Mound Builders Area Council. Call hours Monday 4-9 pm. Burial planned Woodhill Cemetery. call times repeated.

Robert R Bob) Funston Stanley Sr Armco International Corp Middletown Hospital Mr. Funston Armco Mansfield Middletown Mound Builders Area Council Boy Scout Organization Helen M. Funston Riggs H. C. Grunewald Woodside Cemetery The Boy Scouts

Armco Settles Antitrust Case Over Culvert Pricing

Armco Drainage and Metal Products Inc agreed to a consent judgment ending a civil antitrust suit in U S District Court Fargo North Dakota. The deal bans price fixing quotas and customer division by Armco and others involved. Earlier a companion criminal case resulted in fines totaling 51500 on Armco pleas of guilty. The company, Middletown based, is described as the nation's largest producer of corrugated culverts with about 30 million dollars in annual sales. The culverts serve farm irrigation and rural road drainage.

Armco Drainage and Metal Products, Inc Robert F. Kennedy Washington U. S. District Court Fargo N. Dak Armco Justice Department North Dakota South Dakota Middletown United States

Money Orders Stolen From Jackson's Grocery

Donald Jackson proprietor of Jackson's Grocery reports to police that about 75 blank American Express money orders and $52 in cash were stolen from his shop at 701 17th Ave. The loss, estimated around $200, includes a $34.35 money order he had prepared.

Donald Jackson Jackson 17Th Ave American Express Co

First Grass Fires Start At Franklin

Franklin firemen extinguished two grass fires in springlike weather with no damage. The first blaze at 1:30 PM at 8894 Martz Paullin Road was blamed on children playing with matches. A second fire at 2:40 PM on Dixie Highway prompted crews to 4188 S. Dixie Highway. no cause listed.

Franklin Martz- Paullin Road S. Dixie Highway

Deanery Council Meeting Discusses Africa Impact

The quarterly meeting of the Deanery Council of Catholic Women will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at Fairfield West Elementary School. Mrs. Tilon MacDaniels will moderate a panel on Tumult in Africa and Its Impact to the United States. Election of officers and board members will occur. only officers and delegates vote. Middletown chairmen will attend a buzz session in the afternoon. Transport arrangements by Mrs. John Biust and Mr. Gavell Agoston.

Deanery Council of Catholic Women Fairfield West Fairfield Alar Rosary Society Sacred Heart Parish Tilon MacDaniels Archdiocesan Social Action Africa United States Middletown John Biust St. John's Church Gavell Agoston St. Mary's Church

Franklinites File Bankruptcy in Cincinnati Court

Walter F. Rowe of Franklin operates the Short Order Restaurant at 227 Main St. filed a bankruptcy petition in U S District Court in Cincinnati listing debts of 10 000 and assets of 2 550 with 22 creditors. Jimmie R. Brown and Wendell A. Shelton also filed petitions listing debts and assets as stated.

Walter F. Rowe River St Franklin Main St U. S. District Court Cincinnati Rowe

Youth Still Is Critical After I 75 Crash

Six people injured in a two car collision on Interstate 75 near the Ohio 122 interchange. Clarence Wilson, 14, of 1324 Fairmount Ave, remained in critical condition with a possible neck fracture. Others hurt include Carl Vance, 16, Yankee Road in fair condition with a right knee injury. Moreno Cicconi, 37, Cincinnati, in good condition with left hip and mouth injuries. Ruby Warren, 39, Cincinnati, in good condition with mouth and chest injuries. State patrolman John Spicer, 26, Dayton, said he stopped in the right lane to pick up three Middletown boys hitchhiking toward Cincinnati when Cicconi’s car hit his auto and sent it into a ditch.

Middletown Clarence Wilson Fairmount Ave Carl Vance Yankee Road Moreno Cicconi Cincinnati Ruby Warren John Spicer Dayton Ohio 122 Spicer Cicconi

Girl Hurt In Crash Near Camden

An 18 year old Camden girl Marty Agnew of 184 S Lafayette Ave was admitted to Mercy Hospital at 8 45 p m yesterday for a fractured left arm from a auto crash on U S 127 a mile north of Camden in Preble County hospital attendants said

Hamilton Camden Marty Agnew S. Lafayette Ave Mercy Hospital U.S. 127 Preble County

Domenico Carozza dies after two years of illness

Domenico Carozza 75 of 1508 Woodlawn Ave died at 3 10 p m yesterday at Middletown Hospital after two years of declining health. A 38 year Armco Steel Corp retiree born in Italy he lived in Middletown since 1916. Survived by wife Madalena died 1955 a son Gaspar and a daughter Julia DiStefano both of Middletown two brothers Angelo in Argentina and Giovacchino in Italy and a grandchild. Arrangements are pending at Schramm Funeral Home.

Domenico Carozza Woodlawn Ave Middletown Hospital Armco Steel Corp Italy Middletown Madalena Gaspar Julia DiStefano Angelo Argentina Giovacchino Schramm Funeral Home

Combs Services Set for James Annette Combs

James Annette Combs 44 formerly of Widdle town dies Tuesday in Las Vegas. Services 1 p.m. Monday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev Howard Sears officiating. Burial in Soldier's Lot Woodside Cemetery. viewing tomorrow from 2 to 5.

James Annette Combs Widdletown McCoy-Leffler Howard Sears Soldier's Lot Woodside Cemetery Combs Las Vegas

Franklin woman Bertha Clevenger dies at 90

Mrs Bertha Clevenger 90, of 116 E Second St Franklin, died at 10 45 pm yesterday at daughter Thelma Bordens home 20 High St Urbana born, lived Franklin 75 years member of First Methodist Church Survived by daughters Thelma Borden Betty Cox Hollywood Fla Helen Skinner Lebanon son Ralph Middletown six grandchildren Services set for 2 pm Tuesday at Eaton Funeral Home conducted by Dr Gerstle Haggart

Franklin Bertha Clevenger Second St Thelma Borden High St Clevenger Urbana First Methodist Church Borden Betty Cox Hollywood Fla Helen Skinner Lebanon Ralph Middletown Eaton Funeral Home Gerstle Haggart

Grass Fire Destroys Nearby Field Near Collins Home

South Middletown firemen rushed to a grass fire at 2011 Oxford State Road near the New York Central Railroad right of way and the Collins residence. Lt. Forest Caudill urged caution as grass fires can damage homes and property, noting children playing with matches likely started the blaze.

South Middletown William Collins Oxford State Road New York Central Railroad Collins Forrest Caudill Caudill

Two-Car Crash Causes $1050 Damage In Rain

A rain slicked 3:15 a.m. collision on S Highview Road caused $1050 in damage. William E Eisele 36 said low visibility prevented spotting a parked car, rear ending Edgar V Goodwin 46, whose vehicle toppled onto the sidewalk. One minor accident was investigated yesterday.

S. Highview Road William E. Eisele Forrest Glen Eisele Edgar V. Goodwin Gideon Road

Reme A Lucier 70 Dies After Short Illness In Trenton

Reme A. Lucier 70 of 205 Center St Trenton died at 8 10 p m four hours after admission He formerly worked at Middletown Lumber Co and Crystal Tissue Co Born in Ontario Canada Survived by wife Bertha two sons August San Francisco Joseph River Rouge Mich four daughters May Flanagan Ecorse Mich Gladys Youst Rockwood Mich Rosella Wallace River Rouge Mich four step sons Edward Roth Hampton Adam Roth Trenton Carl Roth Middletown Arthur Roth Cincinnati and a stepdaughter Dorothy Craig Cincinnati Funeral arrangements at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home

Lucier Middletown Lumber Co Crystal Tissue Co Ontario Canada Bertha August San Francisco Joseph River Rouge Mich May Flanagan Ecorce Gladys Youst Rockwood Rosella Wallace Edward Roth Hampton Adam Roth Trenton Carl Roth Middletown Arthur Roth Franklin Dorothy Craig Cincinnati McCoy - Leffler Funeral Home

Mrs Martha MacLean Rites Set In Dayton

Martha MacLean 55 of 2208 Catalpa Drive Dayton died 7 p m yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital after a year of illness. A Dayton native and Steele High School graduate she taught swimming with the Dayton Red Cross and once worked for L M Berry Printing Co. Survived by husband Albert two sons Douglas Kent Ronald sister Laura Brubaker Dayton brother Howard Miller and three grandchildren Funeral services Monday at 1 p m Market Funeral Home 1706 N Main St Dayton specify arrangements

Martha MacLean Catalpa Drive Dayton Good ‘Samaritan Hospital Old Steele High School Turner Athletic Association Dayton Red Cross L. M. Berry Printing Co Albert Middletown Douglas Kent Ronald Laura Brubaker Howard Miller The Market Funeral Home N. Main St

Nomey Todd dies at age eight in Lebanon area

Nomey Todd eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Todd of Oregonia Rt 1 died yesterday at Children's Hospital Cincinnati. Survived by parents four sisters two brothers and grandparents Mr and Mrs John Todd and Mr and Mrs Harry Bolser all of Lebanon. Services set for 10 30 am Monday Oswald Funeral Home with burial in South Lebanon Cemetery. Visitation tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Lebanon Nomey Todd Paul Todd Oregonia Rt. 1 Children's Hospital Cincinnati John Todd Harry Bolser Oswald South Lebanon

Lizzie Kramer 93 Oxford Services Monday

Mrs. Lizzie Kramer aged 93 of Oxford will be honored with funeral services at 2 p m Monday at Marshall Smith. The family will receive friends prior to the service and burial will follow in the local cemetery.

Lizzie Kramer Oxford Marshall - Smith

Police Briefs Shipments, Theft and Weather Hazards Reported

State liquor agents arrested Charles D. White at VFW Post 6405 for keeping a place without a permit. Thefts included milk from 1615 Church Street and a spare tire from Mary Davis at 1815 Casper Avenue. Rainwater was washing into intersections at Jewell Avenue Whittier Street and covering sidewalks at Sycamore Street Calumet Avenue and Malvern Street Van Avenue.

Charles D. White Lafayette Ave VFW Garfield St Church St Mary Davis Casper Ave Jewell Avenue Whittier Street Sycamore Street Calumet Avenue Malvern Street van Avenue

First Christian sermon theme at 9:15 worship service

The Rev. Edwin Bobbitt will deliver the sermon Words of Life Compassion during the 9 15 a m worship and communion service at the church. Church school follows at 10 30 a m.

Edwin Bobbitt Franklin B. Lane Building Fund Campaign

London’s Big Ben Clock Tops Giant Timepieces in Accuracy

The Big Ben clock in London is described as the most accurate among large public timepieces. It stands out for precision compared with other giant clocks and timekeeping devices worldwide.

London

Vital Statistics Babies Born to Franklin Families

Vital statistics report lists multiple births with details of parents and addresses in Franklin. Entries include Chester Rhea, 4987 Todd Rd, boy. John Potter, 3418 Vannest Ave, boy. Robert Hill Jr, 1409 Garfield St, boy. Merle Rhodes, 2216 Fernwood St, girl. David Bursk, Burbank St, girl. Donald Adams, 723 Poplar St, boy. Wilson Sherman, 112 S Marshall Rd, girl. John Thomas, Baltimore St, boy.

Chester Rhea Todd Rd Franklin John Potter Vannest Ave Robert Hill Jr Garfield St Merle Rhodes Fernwood St David Bursk Ns Burbank St Yestery Donald Adams Poplar St Wilson Sherman S. Marshall Rd John Thomas Baltimore St Yester

Local Residents Listed in Dismissal Notices and Clearances

A compiled list shows numerous names with parent or address details across town and out of town entries. Several individuals are marked as dismissed or connected to hospital locations and street addresses, reflecting a community notice compilation.

Three Car Crash Injures Two Near Oxford

A three car collision on U S 27 south of Oxford at about 11 30 p m injured two people. James R Brock 18 of Liberty Indiana hit John E Woodruff Jr 35 of Oxford then struck James Hoerner 17 of Oxford head on. Hoerner and passenger Karen Fryman 16 of Oxford received facial and leg injuries and were taken to McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital. Brock was cited for reckless operation.

U. S. 27 Oxford Butler County Sheriff's Deputies James R. Brock Liberty Ind Rt. 4 John E. Woodruff Jr N. Elm St Brock Woodruff James Hoerner Oxford - Trenton Road College View Hoerner Boy Karen Fryman Morning Sun Road Hoerner McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital

Man Beating After Car Break-In Behind 900 Club

A 23-year-old local man was beaten after being caught attempting to break into a car behind the 900 Club last night. He was treated for a possible nose injury at Middletown Hospital and released. Officers recovered the suspect, Earl Helton of Franklin, with Virgil Johnson assisting. no charges filed.

900 Club Middletown Central Ave Earl Helton

Assault On Policeman To Be Heard Wednesday

Municipal Judge J. T. Lamb will preside at 10 a.m. Wednesday over a jury trial for Paul Garland, 41, Melvindale on an assault and battery charge from a Jan. 28 fight involving Ptl. David Barrett. Also listed are hearings for Garland on resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, and for Leroy Doty on multiple charges. Barrett, injured in the incident, has been released from hospital and returned to duty.

J. T. Lamb Paul Garland Melvindale Mich Ptl David Barrett Garland Leroy Doty la Salle Barrett Middletown Country Kitchen Tytus Ave Doty

Taft School Supper Planned by Taft Association

Mrs Emerson Wendell named general chair of a fund raising ham supper to be served March 11 at Taft School cafeteria from 5 to 7 pm. Committee includes Mrs Robert Brown Mrs Robert Taylor Mrs Robert Evans Mrs Henry Crenshaw Mrs Taylor Acker Mrs Willie Harvey Mrs Charles Knepshield Mrs Herman Surnor and Emmett Gregory. Tickets available from Charles Knepshield Taft Association officers or the school office.

Emerson Wendell Taft School Association Robert Brown Robert Taylor Robert Evans Henry Crenshaw Taylor Acker Willie Harvey Charles Knepshield Herman Surgenor Emmett Gregory Taft Association

Blaze Causes No Damage To 1950 Car Hood

No loss reported or injuries as a fire under a 1950 model car hood owned by Charles V. Blevins of Franklin Route 2 in the 2700 block of Goldman Avenue yesterday. Investigators blamed a backfire for the blaze. Emergency personnel responded to 119 North Main Street where firefighters assisted James Howard aged 19 of 334 North Broad Street. He was transported to Middletown Hospital by Jordan Hall ambulance.

Charles V. Blevins Franklin Rt. 2 Goldman Avenue N. Main St James Howard Broad St Middletown Hospital Jordan Hall

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Denham City Commission Robert Funston St. Paul Woodhill Cemetery Robert R. Funston America Protestant Catholic Bishops’ Relief Fund Jewish United Jewish Appeal Council Franklinites John Dobrozsi James A. Combs Reme A. Lucier Center St Jame White Glyn White West Carrollton James Parker James Barker Sr Buena Ave Daniel Keeton Jessie Keeton Lichty Ave William Costello David Honshul Russell Honshul Smith St Carl McGlothen Woodlawn Clarence Wells Todhunter Rd Floyd Evans Illinois Johnny Salley Roosevelt Ave Robert Wesselman Robert Dell Orchard Walter Hunt Philadelphia Ave Frank Lodwick 14Th Ave Hughes Memorial Hospital Robert Walters N. Grimes St Ben Walters Jr Pershing Ave Greenberry Turner Ranklin Mary Sebastain Kelly Morris Glenco Dewey Lamance 1St Ave James Kissick Moore St Cleda King Wick King Sycamore St Nobal Keith Jacksonburg Lawrence Jones Crawford St Wesley Heflin Yankee Rd William Graft George Fouch Forest Ave Pauline Drayer Vanderveer St Charlies Comb Shartle St Delores Casperson Alvin Bushhorn Lowell John Birch Andrew Anderson Frank Lin Harlan Alexander Young St Charles Truss Muriel Truss Lincoln St St. Luke Presbyterian Elizabeth Winkelmann Elly Winkelmann Hansel Ohio Butler County Fred B. Cramer Said County Walter R. Bender Melampy Chester Covington Hamilton County Ada M. Howard Shor Lawrence Helton We Mentz Road John Lowe Helton Lowe Fred Hastings Aberdeen Drive Clinton Street Central Avenue Hastings Shater Street Silas Oliver State St Ard Lester Eve Will Wayne Ave Taft School SNO White Diaper Serv., Inc Dodds Monuments Verity Pkwy Mth Woodside Robert Kontnier Mer Ph. GA
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