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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1956

Page

5

Guard Unit Drive Here Enlists 12 New Recruits

Twelve National Guardsmen enlisted last week during a one day drive held nationwide on Washing ton's Birthday. Capt. Robert Copeland directed the local campaign with five to Company D 7th Infantry four to Battery A 180 AAA Battalion and three to Company D 107th Armored Cavalry. About 20 to 25 prospects remained lined up as officials expected most to sign. Ohio Adjutant General Leo M Kreber said by midnight the state had 1 062 new guardsmen and field commanders indicated many more contacts would yield signups soon.

Washington Robert Copeland M7th Infantry 107Th Armored Cavalry Ohio Leo M. Kreber

Worker Dies in Ohio River Submersion Incident

Charles Hole 26 of St. Marys fell into the Sandusky River while on an Ohio 224 bypass project south of Tiffin and drowned. An employee of Harper Supply of Napoleon, he left three children and a widow expecting a fourth. His body was not recovered immediately.

Tiffin Ohio Charles Hole St. Mary's Sandusky Here Harper Supply, Inc Napoleon

Crash Kills Marine on Leave in Massillon

Private David Mroska 18 a Marine home on leave was killed when his car collided head on with a truck in Massillon Ohio last night authorities said The crash ended the life of a serviceman while he was visiting the city on leave.

Massillon Ohio David Mroska

Seven Mile Farmer Jesse Manrod Dies at 71

Jesse K Manrod 71 of Seven Mile died at Ft Hamilton Hospital after falling ill at home. A native of Carr town he farmed in Butler County before retiring to Seven Mile. He belonged to multiple local clubs including Knights of Pythias Lodge 459 Hugh Bates Masonic Lodge 686 and Collinsville Grange. Survived by wife Minnie Phares Manrod two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Thursday 2 PM Inman Funeral Home. Burial Somerville Cemetery. Memorial services by Knights of Pythias Hugh Bates Masonic Lodge and Collinsville Grange scheduled.

Seven Mile Jesse K. Manrod Ft. Hamilton Hospital Mr. Manrod Carrtown Butler County Hamilton Shrine Club White Shrine CES The Col Linsville Grange Butler County Farm Bureau Minnie Phares Manrod Jacob Hanover Carl Steubenville Nellie Teckman Emeline Burkhardt George Mandred Inman Funeral Home Edwin J. Gilford Somerville Knights of Pythias Hugh Bates Masonic Lodge Collinsville Grange Joseph Vilvens Arthur Schmidt Erie Ave Champion Rest Home Lebanon Loretta Minzler Middletown Arthur Blanchester Bernard Fayetteville Frank Huntington W. Va Lawrence Pleasant Plain Ohio St. Patrick's Church St. Patrick Cemetery Eichelberger EATON Raymond E. Darr California Disneyland Eagles Lodge Carr Bardine Root Eaton Rt. 1 Disneyland American Legion Cmghter Dorothy Shepherd Begg Calif Ethel Scroback Lake ‘Worth Fla Clyde Darr el Monte Calif Glenn Carr North Hollywood Barnes Funeral Home Lioyd Perky Mo Fd Hill Cemetery Waynesville Fred L. Dakin Harveysburg Hale's Hospital Wilmington Morrow Stubbs Miami Cemetery Corwin

Adventists To Discuss Press Work

Adventist press secretaries from 11 area churches gather Sunday to study interpreting church activities for public information. Elder J E Davidson leads today with Cecil Coffey world director of Adventist public relations from Washington DC guiding studies on church relations to media. Marvin Reeder chairs the workshop. goal is to identify newsworthy activities and train delegates in news writing and editor cooperation.

Seventh-Day Adventist J. E. Davidson Cecil Coffey Adventist Washington, D. C Marvin Reeder Ohio State Adventist Conference Bureau of Public Relations Purcoose

Stabbing Blamed On Change Maker

In Shaker Heights, a argument over receiving more than $2 in silver for a 4 cent check led to the stabbing death of Joseph Merrill, 33, at a restaurant. Harold L. Taylor, 36, the counter man, said he stabbed Merrill with a 12 inch butcher knife when Merrill advanced. Taylor jailed pending further investigation.

Cleveland Eastlake Shaker Heights Joseph Merrill Harold L. Taylor Merrill Taylor

Pheasant Murder Trial Opens With Baldridge Case

Washington Court House Ohio jury seating begins in the second degree murder trial of George Baldridge 63 former Adams County sheriff. The 13 jurors questioned and one alternate remain to be selected as the prosecution expected to begin its case. Baldridge is free on 200000 bond charged with the November 15 slaying of Irvin J Patrick 43 a state game protector on Baldridge farm during hunting season.

Washington Court House Ohio George Baldridge Adams County Baldridge Irvin J. Patrick

Twins Held For Mental Tests In Slaying Case

Thomas and Joseph Williams two 14 year old twins are in Weston State Hospital for mental examination after being indicted for the bludgeon slaying of nine year old cub scout David Powell. Tests run through March 18 with trial set for April 2. Authorities say Thomas admitted the crime and exonerated his brother.

Weston, W. Va Thomas Joseph Williams Weston State Hospital Ohio County Intermediate Court Wheeling David Powell Thomas Williams

Senate OKs Bill For Dayton Girl Citizenship

The Senate passed a bill to grant U.S. citizenship to Jane Edith Thomas of Dayton Ohio five year old daughter of an American soldier and his Italian wife. Born in Trieste Italy she faced possible removal due to a passport error and the bill also covers other children in similar situations.

Washington Senate House Jane Edith Thomas Dayton Ohio U. S Trieste Italy Jane

Women Fabric Gloves and Snuggies at Bargain Prices

A wide selection of medium and large cotton garments in pink and white tones highlight a sale. Items include fabric gloves, snuggies, organdy curtains, table cloths, napkins, and various ready made drapes with deep discounts across sizes and colors.

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