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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1972

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Clyde Adkins 61 Chicago

Clyde Adkins 61 formerly of Middletown died Sunday at Mother Catelina Hospital Chicago. Survived by two sons Charles Germantown and Robert Red Fox Ky a step son Donald Root in Air Force two daughters Miss May Adkins Middletown and Mrs Shirley Ballard Wichita Kan a sister Mrs Gladys Long North Carolina and two grandchildren. Burial in Springboro Cemetery. Arrangements incomplete at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home. Friends may call Eaton Funeral Home Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Clyde Adkins Chicago Middletown Mother Catelina Hospital Charles Germantown Robert Red Fox Donald Root Air Force May Adkins Shirley Ballard Wichita Kan Gladys Long North Carolina Joseph R. Baker & Sons

Death of Lester W. Bunnell a Middletown resident

Lester W. Bunnell 59 of 2400 Superior Ave Middletown died of cancer at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton at 3 p m Monday after six months as a patient. He was a World War II veteran and 38 year Armco Steel Corp employee. Survived by wife Lois two daughters Barbara Proctor Betty Thompson four sisters Grace Morris Lois Clark Doris Hannah Frances Nichols a brother Howard and one grandchild. Services 2 30 p m Thursday Oswald Funeral Home Lebanon burial Lebanon Cemetery calling hours 4 to 9 p m. Memorials to Middletown Butler County Unit American Cancer Society.

Lester W. Bunnell Superior Ave Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Bunnell Armco. Steel Corp Middletown Lebanon Lois Barbara Proctor Betty Thompson

Mrs Norma Davis Franklin Dies After Illness

Mrs Norma Lee Davis 34 of 9619 Homestead Drive died of cancer at 2 p.m. Monday at home after an extended illness. Survived by husband Billie two sons Rickey and Allen two daughters Susan and Teresa father Ben McLemore of Rowdy Ky three brothers David Arnold McLemore Dayton Joe McLemore Richmond Ind three sisters Belvin Napier Geneva Johns Dayton and Bobbie Woodard Ravenswood W Va Services set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Pennyroyal Baptist Church with Rev Calvin Perry.

Norma Davis Franklin Norma Lee Davis Homestead Drive Billie Rickey Allen Susan Teresa Ben McLemore Rowdy David Arnold McLemore Dayton Joe McLemore Richmond Ind Belvin Napier Geneva Johns Bobbie Woodard Ravenswood W. Va Pennyroyal Baptist Church Calvin Perry

Gratis native George R Miller 58 dies at home in Hamilton

George R Miller formerly of Gratis died Monday at his Hamilton home aged 58 after a 31 year career at Firestone Tire Store in Hamilton. Survived by wife Georgia two daughters Phyllis and Shari a sister Jeanette Knabe and a grandchild. Services at 10 30 a m Thursday Zimm erman Funeral Home Gratis burial in Fairview Cemetery. 7 to 9 p m

Gratis George Russell Miller Hamilton Firestone Tire Georgia Phyllis Miller Shari Wilson Oma Miller Camden Nursing Home Jeanette Knabe Zimmerman Funeral Home Fairview Cemetery

Mrs Edna Ross Rites Planned in Camden Area

Mrs. Edna F. Ross aged 78 of 7031 Ohio 227 died at a hospital in Oxford after an extended illness. Born in Dayton, she was predeceased by husband David in 1965. She leaves two stepdaughters Lucille Jackson of College Corner Ohio and Helen Wolker of Brookville Indiana. Services Thursday at Nein Sons Funeral Home with burial at Fairview Cemetery West Alexandria.

Camden Edna F. Ross Ohio Oxford Ross Dayton David Lucille Jackson College Corner Helen Wolker Brookville Ind R. C. ‘Nein & Sons Fairview Cemetery West

Obituaries of Sherman, Malik, Dallas, Davis, Geisler

Nathaniel Sherman Sr. 68 of 429 Pershing Ave. receives services at 1 p.m. Thursday at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Edward Malik 48 of 754 Rockford Drive has a memorial service today at Front Street Presbyterian Church. Gregory Dallas 16 of Lee Hall Virginia, formerly Hamilton, has services at 1 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Dawson. Charles Davis 86 of South Fulton Michigan, formerly Hamilton, has services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Proeschel. Amelia Geisler 70 of Fairfield has services at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday in Dayton.

Nathaniel Sherman Sr Pershing Ave Pilgrim Baptist Church Edward Malik Rockford Drive Front Street Presbyterian Church Gregory Dallas Lee Hall Hamilton Brown-Dawson Charles Davis South Fulton Mich Proeschel Amelia Geisler Fairfield Dayton

PWP Middletown Chapter Holds Informal Coffee Meeting

Parents Without Partners Middletown Chapter invites members and prospective members to an informal coffee at 8 p.m. tomorrow. The gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Jean Wazenegger at 3124 Barbara Drive.

PWP Middletown Parents Without Partners Jean Wazenegger Barbara Drive

Armco gift funds UD student aid from New Horizons drive

The Armco Foundation commits the first 15000 of a 75000 pledge to the University of Dayton’s student assistance program as part of the New Horizons Fund Campaign. The gift follows a recent 50000 award from the Kettering Fund for middle income Montgomery County high school graduates.

Dayton University of Dayton Armco Foundation Raymond A. Roesch Armco Kettering Fund U.D Montgomery County C. William Verity Armco Steel Corp Roesch New Horizons Fund Middletown

Local Girl Places 9th In Debate

A Middletown girl and Miami University teammates finished ninth of 28 pairs in a two man switch sides debate at Indiana University during the Hoosier Classic. The MU team placed second in the tournament and will attend invitational events at Wayne State University on March 3 and 4.

Middletown Miami University Sandra Mayes Charles iSr Indiana University Wayne State University

Loot Worth $335 Taken From Home

Intruders broke a rear door glass to enter the residence of John Harkleroad at 4417 Stephenson Road south of Oxford about 7 p.m. yesterday and carried away loot valued at 335 dollars. Items missing include a .32 caliber revolver a 20 gauge shotgun a pocket watch and chain a set of wrenches a power saw a speed drill and assorted tools.

Hamilton John Harkleroad Stephenson Road Oxford Butler County

South Viet Nam Claims 82 Killed In Violent Clashes

South Viet Namese forces report 82 enemy dead and 15 captured in northern provinces amid heavy U S air raids. The U S Command notes its 67th North Vietnam raid of the year with an F105 strike near Dong Hoi. A 1000-man force ends a two day reconnaissance inside Cambodia with eight enemy killed and no South Vietnamese casualties. In Hue Da Nang area a counterattack follows an ambushed artillery column with 21 enemy soldiers killed.

Saigon U.S North Vietnam Dong Hoi Demilitarized Zone Cambodia Hue-Da Nang

IRS Errs On Wage Price Rules In Spot Check

A Washington AP review finds IRS officials sometimes give wrong or vague wage price guidance when asked by reporters posing as businesspeople. In 6 of 10 calls, advice conflicted with regulations or lacked clarity, prompting the IRS to say it will improve standardization as it monitors answers. The findings touch on raises, price posting, and profit limits under pay guidelines.

Washington Internal Revenue Service Associated Press IRS Los ‘Angeles New York Price Commission Atlanta

Derby Awards Presented to Cub Scout iPack 28

Awards were presented at the Blue and Gold Banquet at Peasttown Elementary School. Pinewood Derby trophies went to Bob Ward Bobby Kelly and Alan Ledford. Additional honors went to a long list of scouts and leaders including Gary Miller Kenneth Graig Scott Wise Forest Scott Mike Pendleton and many others. Special guests and families were entertained by the Sing Out Middletown group.

Cub Scout iPack Peasttown Bob Ward Bobby Kelly Alan Ledford Gary Miller Kenneth Graig Scott Wise Forest Scott Mike Pendleton Vernon Veidt Andy Combs Randy Back Steven Markle Scott Whiteman David Stamper Ledford Clinton Garcia David Bolling Doug Pence Fred Greene Merle Stethen Greg ‘Turner Doug Grindlee Kenny Tudor Bobby Smith Kelly Joey Hembree David Cole Steve Cottongin Kelly Moors Randy Nicely John Granfield Greg Turner Jeff Cole Scott Stamper Bob Scotti Mark Poffenbarger Tommy Rusk Mitchell Miller Ben Richmond Cubs Sing Out Middletown

Pact Banning Underground Nuclear Tests Unlikely

The United States signaled no agreement this year on banning underground nuclear tests. U S Delegate Joseph Martin Jr said more work on verification is needed while Russia opposed on site inspections. Kurt Waldheim urged political will to reach final agreement citing verification can identify blasts to kiloton levels.

Geneva United States U.S Joseph Martin Jr Martin Kurt Waldheim Thiat U.N

Middletown Men's Garden Club Meeting Tomorrow

The Middletown Men s Garden Club holds its monthly meeting at the Liberty Restaurant tomorrow at 8 p m. Joe Libbee of Cincinnati will present an illustrated talk on azaleas rhododendrons hollies and ground covers. A problem question hour follows for gardening assistance.

The Middletown Men’s Garden Club Liberty Restaurant Joe Libbee Cincinnati

Antiques Shown By Members At Midlothian Dealers Meet

Members of the Middletown Area Antique Dealers Association showcased a range of items at the meeting held last night at the Miami University branch of First National Bank. Exhibits included miniature rockers, bisque figurines, miniature lamps, Mothers Day plates, pattern glass, and castor sets from several couples. The group discussed plans for the ninth annual antique event set for October at the Armory.

Middletown Area Association Armory

Jury Pick Under Way in Butler Co B and E Case

Herbert Yonas 23 of Middletown faces charges of breaking and entering and receiving and concealing stolen property. Jury selection began in Butler County Common Pleas Court before Judge Robert L. Marrs. Detectives found guns a television and other items worth 325 at Yonas home and recovered about 2000 in loot from Louisville and other locations.

Hamilton Court of Butler County Common Pleas Robert L. Marrs Herbert Yonas Oxford State Road Middletown Yonas James Wilson Butler County Louisville

Tom Yost Wins J. Everett Sams Award in Scout Court

Tom Yost received the J. Everett Sams Award for outstanding service at a court of awards held at St. Pauls United Church of Christ. Jeff Back and Roger Crow earned Eagle ranks. Crow and Drew Hasselbach earned life awards. Eric Root and John Dobrozsi promoted to second class. new scouts Merle Cattani Dennis Sager Steve Owen Rick Conrad Eric Root and Alan Annenberg welcomed. Merit badges earned by Annenberg Bruce Clark Dobrozsi Crow Hasselbach and Yost.

J. Everett Sams theOutstanding Scout Tom Yost St. Pauls United Church of Christ Jeff Back Roger Crow Crow Drew Hasselbach Eric Root John Dobrozsi Merle Cattani Dennis Sager Steve Owen Rick Conrad Alan Annenberg Annenberg Bruce Clark Dobrozsi Hasselbach Yost

Baby Rescued From Toilet At Cleveland School

A nurse at Capt. Arthur Roth Elementary School saved a newborn girl found in a toilet after her unwed mother, who Tutored at the school, gave birth in a teachers lounge Monday. Police and hospital officials reported the baby was healthy and the mother in fair condition. The mother cited trouble with her boyfriend as a motive.

Cleveland Ohio Arthur Roth Forest City Hospital

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