Father Sprinkle Arrested By China Communists
The Rev. R. Russell Sprinkle, missionary with Maryknoll in southern China, and six priests are reported arrested by Communist forces. Former Middletown resident survived bombing raids in World War II and returned to China to aid famine and education before the arrest prompted family uncertainty. Local relatives await official notification from Maryknoll in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity
Middletown
South China
R. Russell Sprinbee
J. J. Sprinkle Eides
S. River St
Frank
Ryknoll Mission
Marrknoll
Sprinke
Pranklin
Father Sprinkle
Tion
China
J. F. McNary
Holy Trinity Church
Maryknoll
New York
Frederick Becka
Cleveland
Ice Cream Wholesale Prices Rise Tied to Ingredient Costs
Mid city reports show three ice cream dealers Borden's Sealtest and Meadow Gold plus Hamilton and French Bauer raising wholesale price to 20 cents per gallon this week. Gem City Ice Cream Dayton says no rise yet. Butterfat milk and milk prices also increased fueling the higher wholesale costs. A two cent rise in coffee per pound was announced by Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co with other dealers following. national prices now range from about 65 to 92 cents per pound depending on store type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Borden's Ice Cream Company
Ytations! Dairy Products
Sealtest
Hamilton
Ene
Gem City Ice Cream Company
Dayton
Chicago
Borden
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Associated
Cincinnati
Obituary for Mrs Del la B Patterson
Mrs Del la B Patterson 75 died yesterday at her home 0 Fighth Ave. Funeral services set for Thursday 2:30 p.m. at Phillips Church W Ninth St with Rev R E Taylor in charge and burial at Woodside. The body will be at the Ridge Funeral Home Wednesday after 3 30 p.m. and taken to the church at noon Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della. B. Patterson
Fighth Ave
Phillips Che Turch
R. E Taylor Will of
Gee
Woodside
Ieade
Rigeal
Thursey
Obituary: Mrs Phee Huff Dies at 3 PM in West Middletown
Phee L Huff retired employee of New York Central Railroad died at 3 pm at her home 421 State St West Middletown. A lifelong resident she leaves two sons Her and Robert both of Trenton a daughter Mrs Edna Rr of Trenton one grandchild and a great grandchild. Funeral services Friday at 7 pm at Josoh R Baker and Sons Funeral Home with Rev John J Parr officiating. Burial in Miltonville Cemetery. Relatives may call after 7 pm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phee L. Huff
Emre
New York Centra Ralireed
State St
Middletown
H@i
Her
Robert
Trenton
Edna Rr
Josoh R. Baker and Sons Fur Home
John J. Parr
Miltonville
Miss Anna Smith is Dead After Illness
Miss Anna Smith of 318 Dayton Street Hamilton died at 5 30 p m Tuesday at her home after a lengthy illness. Survived by brother Jacob of Hamilton and five nieces Mrs William Bergman. Services Friday at 10 30 a m at the G Mer Grim Funeral Home with burial in Green weed Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Anna Smith
Dayton St
Jacob
William Bergman
Greenweed Cemetery
James G Mercer Dies After Short Illness at Home
James G. Mercer 80, retired Crystal Tissue employee, died at 11 29 a m at his home 1295 Oxford State Road North Excello after a two week illness. He lived in the county 29 years and served Crystal Tissue 33 years until retiring in 1944. He was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving relatives are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Mercer
Man of the Crysts
Pany
Vesey
Oxford Elate Road
North Excelle
Baltimore
MD Mei Mercer
Royal
Ne Bor’s of America
Mr. Mercer
Gambling Still Top Issue In Probe By Grand Jury
Middletown gambling leads the Grand Jury probe with Judge Allen H. Combs saying the investigation must focus on organized gambling, not personal attacks. Three witnesses were subpoenaed including Police Chief Joseph Blackmore and Carl Ronsfeld as hearings proceed toward a secret afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Combs
Middletown
Butler County Grand Jury
Hamilton
Allen H. Combs
Los Machine
Fred B. Came
Witnesers
Josef
Obituary Notice for Vernon LeRoy Son
Vernon LeRoy Son of Middletown died leaving three daughters Mrs David Wels Excello Mrs Myron Newton Middletown and John Gabbard Fox Town Ky a brother George M Excello 11 children and 11 great grandchildren Funeral services Friday 2 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home Rev William E Ballinger officiating Burial Woodside Cemetery Friends may call Wednesday 7 1 p.m Thursday 2 5 and 7 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon LeRoy
Middletown
David Wels
Excello
Myron Newton
John Gabbard
Foxtown
George M
Frelay
Wilson Funeral Home
William E. Ballinger
Buriel
Woodside
Franklin Fire Chief's Wife Willa Morgan Dies at 47
Mrs Willa Yea le Morgan 47 wife of Carl W Morgan Franklin fire chief died at 9 05 pm at 111 High St after illness since September She was American Legion Auxiliary Gold Star Mother past PTA president charter member of Franklin Chapter 535 Order of Eastern Star Survivors include husband son Samuel Y of Franklin daughter Mrs Arthur Biechler sister Mrs Edward Nickell and two grandchildren Funeral services Saturday 2 pm at 111 High St Rev H S Gessner officiating Burial Woodhill Cemetery Call hours Friday 2 5 and 7 10 pm at residence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Willa Yeale Morgan
Carl W. Morgan
High St
Morgan
American Legion Auxiliary
Franklin Parents-Teachers Association
Order of Eastern Star
Samuel Y
Arthur Biechler
Edward Nickell
Robert Eaton
H. S. Gessner
Woodhill Cemetery
Franklin Man Harry M Gross Dies. Rites Planned
Harry M Gross 51 a farmer of Martz Paullin Road west of Franklin died yesterday at Mi ami Valley Hospital after a five week illness. Survived by widow Alma two daughters Marjorie Ann Rager and Evelyn Jane Collins a mother Eva Gross a brother Daniel one grandchild. Funeral Friday 2 30 p m at Angies by Funeral Home with Rev William Meyer and Rev Byron Green officiating. Burial in Springboro Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence tonight until Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Harry M. Gross
Martz-Paullin Road
Miami Valley Hospital
Alma
Marjorie Ann Rager
Gratis
Evelyn Jane Collins
Eva Gross
Daniel
Angiesby
William Meyer
New Jersey Presbyterian Church of Carlisle
Byron Green
Springboro
Funeral services for Claudia Mae Weiser in Franklin
Funeral services for Claudia Mae Weiser 83 of Franklin Route 2 will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Robert Eaton Funeral Home with Rev. Elmer J. Cregg officiating. Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery. Friends may attend at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Claudia Mae Weiser
Robert Eaton
Elmer J. Cregg
Woodhill Cemetery
Parking Lot For Bank Patrons Leased By First National
A new 30 car parking area for First National Bank patrons will open soon south of a Gulf station at Manchester Ave and Main St. Bank customers will use a stamped ticket for limited parking during banking hours. Runyan will run the Gulf lot and bank area, with full lease by Dr Kenneth Smith on the property. The move aims to ease Middletown congestion as private business adds parking options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National
First National Bank
Calvin Verity
Bank Presient
Verity
Gulf
Manchester Ave
Main St
Cecil Runyan
Gulf Station
Dr. Smith
Middletown
Cannel’s Furniture Store
North Main St
Family of Survivors Cited in Obituary Detail
The obituary lists two sons Forrest of Carlisle and Levi at home, and four daughters Mrs. Erma Bennett Germantown Mrs. Ada Chamberlain Middletown Mrs. Marie Gephart Miamisburg and Miss Maysie Weiser at home. Also named are 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest
Carlisle
Levi
Erma Bennett
Germantown
Ada Chamberlain
Middletown
Marie Gephart
Miamisburg
Maysie Weiser
Death of Camden infant Randy Gene Noakes
Randy Gene Noakes five month old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Noakes of 1 N Main St Camden was found dead in his crib at 11 am Tuesday of pneumonia illness after a week of illness. Survivors include the parents a sister Sharon Faye and grandparents Cecil Campbell of Camden and Clarence Robinson of Eaton. Funeral arrangements were noted with burial at Fairmont Cemetery and services at R C Nein and Son Funeral Home with burial in Fairmont Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Randy Gene Noakes
Henry Noakes
Main St
Pnetumonia
G. W. Flory
Preble County
Beth
Sharon Faye
Cecil Campbell
Clarence Robinson
Eaton
R. ¢C. Nein and Son Funeral Home
S. L. Lowman
Fairmont Cemetery
Local Residents Report Thefts And Vandalism
Calvin Morrison Jr of 215 Yankee Road reported two hubcaps stolen valued at eight dollars. Jacob Huff of 1023 Central Avenue said a window on the west side of the City Loan Building at 1923 Central Avenue was broken yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Morrison, Jr
Yankee Rd
Jacob Huff
Central Ave
City Loan
Man on Bike Hit by Car in Highland Street Incident
Troy Fullen, 45, of 7304 Jefferson Road, sustained abrasions when he fell from his motorbike on Highland Street and was struck by a car driven by Samuel Words, of 2117 Sheffield Street. Damage estimated at 200 dollars. Incident occurred at 5:10 p.m. yesterday near Tytus Avenue and Clark Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Fullen
Jefferson Rd
Samuel Words
Sheffield St
Fullen
Highland St
Alameds
Westerday
Tytus Ave
Clark S
Emmett Gregory
Seventeenth Ave
Wee
Billie PD
Fitie
Chestnut St. Franklin
Minor crash damages pole after out of control truck
Police said a truck driven by Junior G Banks 25 of Dearborn Michigan veered from the roadway and hit a utility pole yesterday at Verity Pewr and Pourteenth Lve causing only minor damage the pole was broken off officers reported
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verity Pewr
Pourteenth Lve
Junior G. Banks
Dearborn
Mich
Fire crews wash down fuel spill near Clinton Street
Firemen cleaned a gasoline spill at Clinton St and Vail Ave after a leaking truck. They arrived following a call to 20 S Main St. where Mrs Esther O Neil reported a dryer lint fire. Earlier a hot bearing in a Sorg Paper Co machine shop caused minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton St
Vail Ave
S. Main St
Esther O'Neil
Sorg Paper Company
Car Theft Case Tied to Fatal Ohio Crash
Roy Risner of 428 N. Broad St. faced continued automobile theft charges after a vehicle stolen from Mrs. Ethel Pence’s home crashed on Ohio 4 near LeSourdville, killing passenger James Wilbur Halsey. Risner denied the charge as the investigation proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Risner
N. Broad St
Risner
Alton H. Combs
Ralph Bauer
Riener
Ethel Pence
Pence
Riser
James Wilbur Halsey
Ohio 4
LeSourdsville
Halsey
Employee Loses Eye in Accident at Shartile Firm
Raymond Sticklen, 35, of Clarendon Ave, lost his right eye in an accident at Shartie Brothers Machine Company. Witnesses said a spike driven by a companion flew into his face while loading a freight car inside the plant. He was taken to Middletown Hospital and is reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Oe
Clarendon Ave
Shartie Brothers Machine Company
Shartie’s N
Strickien
Sticklen
Middletown Hospital
Franklin Soldier Wounded in Korea with First Marines
Mrs Pearl Mobley Franklin Route 2 reported her son Sgt Frank Mobley aged 30 was wounded in action in Korea while serving with the First Marines. He has served since 1940 including the South Pacific campaign in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Ware
Pearl Mobley
Franklin Route 2
Frank Mobley
Korea
First Marines
Sergeant Mobley
The
Marlene
South Pacific
Movie Showtimes for Wednesday and Thursday
Paramount shows Walk Softly at 1 38 3 30 5 40 7 50 and 4 p.m. Strand screens Pury in the Sky at 1 15 4 35 and 7 55 p.m. Also Fighting Command at 1 45 6 05 and 9 75 p.m. Colonial presents Harveys at 1 20 3 25 5 25 7 30 and 9 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Strand
Pury In
Sky
Fighting Command
Colonial
Harveys
Mrs. Julia Cunningham Injured In Louisville Fall
Mrs. Julia P. Cunningham 81 of 1116 Kuntz Ave a veteran known as the first Armco Girl fell at her daughter’s home in Louisville Ky and broke her left hip. She was taken to Norton Memorial Infirmary where her condition was listed as fair and she planned to return home Monday after a three week visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia P. Cunningham
Kuntz Ave
Armco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Martha Sprinkle
Journal
Sprinkle
Dwangtung
Kwangsi
R. Russell
Meadow Gold
French Bauer, Inc
Mrs
Della Patterson
David L. Huff
Moe
Ady
Hobar Arena
Troy
Ohio
Miami Valley Sports, Inc
Cramer
Tramar Clawson
Princeton
Firmar Weir
Sycamore St
Laurence A. Phares
Charles R. Fay
Mary E Martin
Alberry Medley
George Krebs
Ruth Kemp
Marian Patton
Mrs. Willa
Claudia M. Weiser
Ace
Dially
Sefton ' Rentieet
Grand Central
Airlines
Midtown Manhattan
Shartile
Julia Cunningham
Louisville
Blue Cross
Fulton
Harry Renadum
Cecenetie Mene
Monthru
WPFB
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Armee
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