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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1967

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals for Mrs Esta Argo and Others

Services for Mrs Esta Argo of Hamilton set for 2 p m Wednesday at Joseph Baker and Sons Funeral Home with Rev John Carter officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m. Also noted is a service for Miss Barbara Tewell of Lakeland Florida with two sisters and 16 grandchildren. Anglesby Funeral Home service at 2 p m Wednesday, burial in Miami Cemetery Corwin. Friends may call tomorrow 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m. Masonic service today at 8 p m.

Esta Argo Hamilton Joseph Baker & Sons John Carter Woodside Cemetery Face Argo Grandview Hospital Barbara Tewell Lakeland Fla Lenna Helsinger Franklin Minnie Foulks Lytle Anglesby H. Gessner Miami Cemetery Corwin Friends

Service for Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Gillespie at local church

Members of the Calvary Bible Class of Christ Methodist Church conduct a service for Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Gillespie 79 at 308 Martin Ave Trenton today at 7 30 p m at the Mc Coy Leffier Funeral Home She was the churchs oldest serving member Services are set for 10 a m tomorrow at the McCoy Leffier Funeral Home Burial will be at Woodside Cemetery The funeral home hours were today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m Mrs Gillespie died Friday at Middletown Hospital

Calvary Bible Class Christ Methodist Church Sarah Elizabeth Gillespie Martin Ave Trenton McCoy-Leffier Gillespie McCoy-Le?fier Woodside Cemetery Middletown Hospital

Death of Mrs Ruby Margerum in Middletown Ohio

Mrs Ruby Margerum born in College Corner Ohio died yesterday at Middletown Hospital after illness. She had lived in Middletown for 70 years and was a member of the community. Services will be at McCoy Leffier Funeral Home at 10 am Wednesday with Dr Austin Whitmore officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home tomorrow from 7 to 9 pm.

Ruby S Margerum

Franklin heir and daughters amid unsettled estate

John Tevell a won with his son John Jr of Preane and five daughters Mrs Betty Hurst Mrs Eunice Butt Mrs Susan Moore and Mrs Joyce Owsley all of Franklin amid unsettled estate matters.

A Won John Jr Preane Betty Hurst Eunice Butt Susan Moore Joyce Owsley Franklin

Franklin Mrs Ita Tracy 83 dies at home

Mrs Ita Tracy of Franklin dies of cancer at 8 am at her home 3 Locust Street. Survived by two sons Richard and Paul two daughters Miss Alice Tracy Vandalia and Mrs Cathryn Johns two sisters Bernice Webb and Grace Clark seven grandchildren. Services Wednesday 10 am Eaton Funeral Home Rev Herman McCow. Burial Woodhill Cemetery. Funeral home hours tomorrow 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm.

Franklin Ita Tracy Locust St Thomas Tracy Harding. Jones Paper Co Richard and Paul Alice Tracy Dayton Cathryn Johnsson Vandalia Miles Bernice Webb San Antonio Tex Grace Clark Memphis

Granville Hornsby dies at 86. services planned

Granville Hornsby age 86 of Center Haven Rest Home to have service at 2 pm Wednesday. Brown Dawson Mrs Ott age 60 of 659 Franklin Street to observe service at 2 pm Wednesday. Proeschel listed as contact.

Granville Hornsby Center Haven Rest Home Brown-Dawson Ott Franklin St Proeschel

Jazz pianist Walter Pichon dies in Chicago hospital

Walter Fats Pichon, 69, one of the last riverboat jazz pianists from New Orleans, died Sunday in a Chicago hospital. Also dying Sunday were Giuseppi Paratoe, 91, dean of the Italian Senate, an independent who served since 1909. Rev. Charles R. Jones Jr., 91, who conducted Bryan funeral services in 1925. and Prof Adolfo Ferrari, 67, Italian chemist famed for crystalline state research.

Chicago New Orleans Walter Fats) Pichon Rome Giuseppi Paratoe Senate Dayton Tenn Charles R. Jones Jr Ithe William Jennings Bryan Parma Italy Adolfo Ferrari

Fire causes extensive damage at Franklin home on Anderson Street

Firefighters fought a blaze yesterday at 5 10 pm stemming from kerosene soaked rags used to thaw water pipes. The flames spread to the floor and wall of Jack Kirby’s house at 504 Anderson Street. Fire Chief Richard Berger estimated total damage remains unreduced. the residence is owned by Lawrence Tynch at 508 Anderson Street.

Romney Campaign Tour Focuses on Kansas Dinner

Michigan Governor George Romney plans a Kansas fundraising dinner in Prairie Village after a Western swing. He will meet with Alfred Landon about national and foreign affairs as part of a six-state tour viewed as a dry run for a presidential bid amid mixed Republican and Democratic reactions.

Lansing. Mich Michigan George Romney Republian Romney Kansas Prairie Village Alfred M. Landon Landon Lansing Vietnam Illinois Sen

Seven Charged In Haitian Conspiracy In Miami

The Justice Department said a federal grand jury in Miami charged seven men with conspiring to invade Haiti from the United States. Acting Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark noted six of the seven were among 75 arrested January 2 by customs agents who said the group planned to depart southern Florida for Haiti. Among the defendants are a former Cuban senator and a Roman Catholic priest. The men are charged with violating a federal law that prohibits launching a military expedition against a nation with which the United States is at peace. Max penalties include five years in prison and ten thousand dollars in fines.

Washington Justice Department Miami Haiti United States Ramsey ‘Clark Florida Clark

Auto Top Slashed in Carlisle at Shopping Center

Denny Smith of 910 Timothy Lane Carlisle found an 18 inch slit in the convertible top of his car yesterday after returning to the Laynecrest Shopping Center lot. Police noted the vehicle was parked from 6 30 p m to about 8 15 p m.

Franklin Denny Smith Timothy Lane Carlisle Laynecrest Smith

Brown at Rotary on Communication and Listening

Louis J. Brown will speak on communication and effective listening at the Rotary Club noon meeting tomorrow in the Manchester Motor Inn. Brown heads the division of education and training at Armo Steel Corp, with Virgil Perry chairing the program.

Louis J. Brown Rotary Club Manchester Motor Inn Brown Armo Steel Corp Virgil Perry

Archbishop Accused of Heresy in Britain Controversy

In London AP report Archbishop John Murphy of Cardiff warned of an “archy” in the air in Wales during a Mass reading. Rev Joseph Christie halted a talk by Archbishop Thomas Roberts, accusing him of heresy as priests walked out. Roberts is noted for opposing the Church stance on contraception amid wider church defections and editor removals.

London Britain John Murphy Cardiff Wales Cambridge University Joseph Christie Thomas Roberts Roberts Murphy Rome England

County Fires Damage Homes

Two Butler County fires over the weekend caused extensive damage. Venice firemen fought a blaze by noon yesterday at 2620 Cincinnati Brooken ville Road near Ross damaging roof and second floor. about a quarter of the roof burned. Losses not yet estimated. Reily and Millville firemen assisted.

Hamilton Butler County Venice Moscow Union Today Leonard Grubb Cincinnati - Brooken Ville Road Ross Bill William Campbell May Miller Bunker Hill - Woods Road Millville Reily

Hearings Open on Federal Highway Spending Cuts Today

Washington AP reports joint Senate and House hearings start on President Johnsons cutback of 1.1 billion from the 4.4 billion highway grant program for the current year. Gardner Ackley to testify for the administration as Gov John Volpe of Massachusetts opposes the order. Senator Jennings Randolph notes broad opposition and warns completion of the interstate system may be delayed. Brooke asks legal implications and says Congress alone can alter terms of the highway act.

Washington Congress Senate House Johnson Public Works Committees Gardner Ackley Governors’ Committee On Jennings Randolph Senate Public Works Committee Randolph West Virginia Edward W. Brooke R-Mast Brooke

Lawyers Seek 4th For Panel In Speck Trial

In Peoria the Richard Speck murder trial enters its second week as prosecutors and defense search for a complete jury panel. Judge Herbert C. Paschen, prosecutor William Martin, and defense attorney Gerald Getty spent the weekend at home while deliberations continue.

Peoria, Ill Richard Speck Herbert C. Paschen William Martin Gerald Getty Paschen Illois Supreme Court The Chicago Tribune Spek Peoria County Speck Peoria Chicago Getty Martin Peoria-area

Cadets Questioned in Air Force Academy Cheating Scandal

Twenty four cadets at the Air Force Academy are being questioned as resignations climb to thirty six. Three cadets resigned after admitting they violated the honor code which bars lying stealing or cheating. The issue centers on the transfer of test information.

Colorado Springs Cole AP Air Force Academy

Honor code violators at academy face toleration charge

A group of cadets at the academy was found guilty of toleration for knowing about an information exchange and not reporting it. Five cadets not directly involved admitted toleration after 31 students signed forms for cheating. Rev Francis J Gilchrist urged discipline and national security in a Sunday sermon. Officials say investigators lack a clear cause and rely on limited computer data.

Francis J. Gilchrist Lawrene Tucker

Korb in Critical Condition After Stroke at Home

Gordon L Korb 73 of 1325 Oakmont Drive remained in critical condition at Mercy Hospital after an apparent stroke Saturday. The former police lieutenant is now a part time employee of Area Two County Court.

Hamilton Gordon L Korb Oakmont Drive Mercy Hospital Area Two County Court

Battery Worth Twenty Dollars Stolen From Car

A battery valued at 20 dollars was reported stolen from a car parked at 2107 Pear Street.

Pear St

Burglars Loot Vic Cassano Pizza House

Burglars carried off a safe from Vic Cas sano’s Pizza House at Tyrus Avenue and Enoch Drive, with the amount of money unknown. Investigators are examining the scene for clues and seal around the perimeter.

Vic Cassano Tyrus Avenue Enoch Drive

Evangelist Jessie James to Lead Revival Series

Evangelist Jessie James will conduct a revival at the American Rescue Workers on 3200 Manchester Road from Wednesday through Sunday. Services begin each night at 7 p.m.

Jessie James The American Rescue Workers Manchester Road

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