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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1960
Page
2
Los Angeles hosted the Democratic National Convention starting July 15 with a $1,000 per pair ticket price to attend. A spokesman for the host committee noted the $1,000 ticket is tied to a contribution and that no discounts will apply. The committee aims to raise $450,000 for the convention at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.
An early American police system traces its roots to 1850 in New York, marking a formal shift toward organized municipal law enforcement and uniform policing practices. The development reflected growing urban crime concerns and the push for public safety in expanding cities.
Eight persons aboard a Cleveland Transit System trackless trolley were injured when a truck crashed into the rear of the halted vehicle. The injuries were not serious.
Retired Armco Steel stainless department veteran John D. Catching, 73, of 212 Logan Ave Middletown, died at Middletown Hospital after a heart attack on February 12. He retired from Armco in 1948 after 46 years of service. Born in London Kentucky, he lived in Middletown 54 years and was a member of St. Luke's United Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife Bernice, three sons Paul J and Jack D in Illinois and Gerald in Middletown, three daughters Ruby Harvey Baltimore Maryland Betty Read a and Joan Farquis in Middletown, a brother Charles in London Kentucky, and 12 grandchildren. Arrangements are incomplete at McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home.
John Magel 49, Eaton businessman and president of the village council, died yesterday after collapsing at his store on N Barron Street. He operated a Western Auto for 11 years, served as councilman, and planned a second term. Survived by wife Catherine and three brothers. services Sunday at Girton Schmidt Memorial Home with graveside Monday at New Carlisle Cemetery.
Elmer Eckel 65 of Lebanon Route 1 died yesterday at Christ Hospital Cincinnati. A former Golden Lamb maintenance man he retired last July. He was in Lebanon IOOF and South Lebanon church. Survived by wife Ollie and daughter Laura Whitaker. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday at Vale Funeral Home with burial in Lebanon Friends. Friends may call Sunday after 2 p.m.
Services for Mrs. Clarabelle Strickler aged 45 of Dayton will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Tobias Funeral Home Dayton with burial at Glen Haven Cemetery. Visitation hours are Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mrs Strickler died Wednesday in Dayton.
Samuel G Anspach 64 father in law of Mrs B L Reynolds dies after a long illness at Manhattan Beach. He was North American Aviation secretary and assistant treasurer since 1941 born Lexington VA a World War I veteran. survived by wife Margaret a brother a sister and two grandchildren. Also listed are Abner Francis 65 Frances A Roegge 81 Fanny Hubbard 64 Andrew H Schul 74 with service times. John Marion Fitzgerald retiree rail executive dies in Boca Raton FL. Helen Follett Jameson Chicago journalist of 63 years. William Jennings Bryan noted as the youngest man to be nominated by a major party.
Mrs. Josephine McCoy, 67, of 1604 Croyson Sn., wife of Walter N. McCoy, former owner of the McCoy-Lefler Funeral Home, died at Middletown Hospital at 2 am after a three day stay. She was a native of Fullerton Nebraska and had lived in Middletown two years. Survived by husband, a daughter Frances Carroll of Mindletown, a brother Harley McAllister of Burlingame California, and a sister Phoza Pennett of Macon Georgia. Services at 10:30 am Monday at McCoy-Lefler Funeral Home with Rev. H. C. Grunewald. burial in Woodside Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3–5 and 7–9 pm.
Cincinnati Mrs Fannie Harris 65 dies from pneumonia caused by smoke inhalation after an apartment fire that Thursday left about 173 residents rescued. She was found unconscious in a hallway, the coroner's office reports.
Police identified William Rodgers, 21, as the man shot and killed by officers while fleeing during an attempted burglary of a state liquor store. He was the twin brother of Felden Rodgers, initially thought to be the victim. Felden was later arrested after detectives traced his twin. fingerprints confirmed the identity. The homicide was ruled justifiable by Chief police prosecutor Richard F. Matin.
Four Miami Valley students including Michael McLaughlin of Middletown and Charles Stuckey of Centerville earned regular Harvard College scholarships this year. Also named were Philip Cromer and Robert Wilson III of Montgomery County. James Frantz of Eaton received an honorary scholarship.
Paul Dennis, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Earl C Dennis of 6110 Weidner Road Franklin, remains unconscious in Miami Valley Hospital Dayton in critical condition after a February 16 accident on Centerville Road Greene County. He was driving at the time of the crash.
In a courtroom sequence Richburg agrees to a dog’s care after McClure pays $35 for Bruno’s keep. Tears flow as Johnny hugs Bruno and exits with his grandfather, ending the scene quietly.
Ike and his aides conferred closely as newsmen accompanying the general reported the crash scene. Robert Hartman of the Los Angeles Times described Eisenhower’s strained voice saying the event was tragic while both presidents directed staff to stay in touch with the investigation.
The Senate Labor Management Committee portrayed Teamsters Union President James R. Hoffa as contemptuous of law and order. It blamed a self styled antiracketeering commission for deception and ties to racketeer elements. Hoffa named George H. Bender to head the commission. Bender later resigned. The panel also cited Harold Gross heading Local 320 in Miami and $3000 monthly Teamster funding for a “big racket local.” The findings are part of a broader 1958 59 investigation with more installments planned.
More than 100 Republican precinct committee men are expected at the final session of the Butler County Republican School of Political Action. The meeting is set for 7 30 p m Tuesday in Republican Hall at 3 N Ninth St, chaired by Martin A Coyle.
The Malaya Federation counts over two million Chinese among its seven million multilingual population.
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