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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1970

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Notices Include Several Local Names

Apollonia Chaputa 85 of 45 Yankee Road died at Mid Metin Hospital after a long illness. Survived by two sons Fred and Anthony and three daughters Helen Hermett, om, and Elizabeth Thieman with many grandchildren. Glenn D Borden 78 of Waynesville died at Miami Valley Hospital. Survived by wife Bulah and brother Harold. Services set at Whaley Funeral Home Cynthiana and Stubbs Conner Funeral Home with multiple rosaries and Masonic rites. Local arrangements handled by McCoy Leffler.

Apollonia Chaputa Yankee Road Mid- Metin Hospital M&s Chaputa Austria-Hungary Middletown Thie Penn Society Fred Anthony Trepwon Helen Hermett Dayton Collinsville Elizabeth Thieman Urmston Farm House Fraternity University of Kentucky Order of Eastern Star and Business & Professional Women’s Club Lexington James Earl Maysville John Richmond Ind Allen Blackford Sherrett Renaker Cincinnati Whaley Funeral Home Cynthiana McCoy Leffler

Moody P. Fletcher obituary notices from Chautauqua

Moody P. Fletcher, 56, of 111 Ith Ave., Chautauqua, died at 12 15 p m yesterday at a Dayton hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Middletown and formerly worked as a salesman for LA S Paint Store and later as a flooring contractor. Surviving are his wife Bulan, a daughter Judy Bowling of Middletown, a son James of Middletown, two sisters Daisey Reynolds of Middletown and Fay Geisler of Detroit, and six grandkids. Services set for 10 a m Saturday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev Henry Howard officiating. Burial in North Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation tomorrow 7 9 p m.

Glenn D. Borden Waynesville Glenn D Borden Miami Valley St. John’s Church Dayton Woodside Cemetery Fields Wilg-Schramm Clark St Catholic Dies of Columbia Moody P. Fletcher Ith Ave Chautauqua Mr. Fletcher Middletown La&s Bulan Judy Bowling James Daisey Reynolds Fay Geisler Detroit McCoy- Leffler Henry Howard North Cemetery Monroe

Mrs. Leah Skinner Dies. Local Arrangements Listed

Mrs. Leah Alice Skinner aged 78 died on arrival at Middletown Hospital after 6 57 p m. Survived by three daughters Mrs Maxine Nichols Mrs Evelyn Wintrode and Mrs Edith Murphy. Services handled by St John Funeral Home Camden Michigan with local arrangements by McCoy-

Leah Alice Skinner Charles St Middletown Hospital Maxine Nichols Evelyn Wintrode Marcellus Mich Edith Murphy Leesburg Ind St. John Funeral Home Camden McCoy- Leffler Funeral Home

Death of Mrs. Josephine Urmston at Middletown Hospital

Mrs. Josephine R. Urmston aged 60 of 504 Florence Street died at 2 40 am today at Middletown Hospital where she had been a patient.

Josephine Urmston Josephine R. Urmston Florence St Middletown Hospital

Obituaries and funeral notices across multiple residents

Obituaries list several individuals with ages and addresses, noting service times and locations. Entries include Harry Marsh 73 at 2702 Tylersville Road with service at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Brown Gregory Cerullo eight months, Ella Elliott 88 in Cincinnati, Frank Lake 78 at 239 Wayne Ave with service 10 a.m. tomorrow, Tonya Weaver 629 Maple Ave with service Saturday in Manchester Kentucky, and Charles Dunn 85 formerly of 675 Franklin St with service 1 p.m. tomorrow.

Gregory Cerullo G. L. Cerullo Winter Park Fla Hamilton Brown Dawson Ella Elliott Cincinnati Colligan Frank Lake Wayne ‘Ave Webb Tonya Weaver Maples Ave Manchester Charles Dunn Franklin St

Tenn Supreme Court Denies Ray Appeal in King's Slaying

The Tennessee Supreme Court unanimously rejects James Earl Ray's bid for a new trial in the 1968 murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The court says Ray knowingly pleaded guilty to first degree murder by lying in wait and remains sentenced to 99 years in prison.

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Sheriff department buys equipment for ambulances

Hamilton Butler County Sheriff Harold J. Carpenter announced more than 3000 dollars in emergency gear for ambulance cruisers funded by the Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol. The purchase includes adjustable tubular steel cuts stainless steel backboards and new first aid kits. An additional ambulance cruiser will join in service early this year and all deputies will begin a 20 hour first aid and emergency squad techniques course led by Red Cross representative Charles Young and Hamilton Fire Department life squad member Kimber Rose.

Hamilton Butler County Harold J. Carpenter Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Carpenter Charles Young Red Cross Kimber Rose Hamilton Fire Department

Tunney Launches Senate Bid In California Primary

John V. Tunney a 35 year old attorney and son of Gene Tunney launches a bid for the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate in California He hopes to defeat incumbent Republican George Murphy in November Tunney highlights action and commitment and says his campaign will cost 1 5 to 2 million He has worked to build his image with stunts fact finding tours rallies and frequent news conferences in Riverside and beyond

Riverside Calif John V. Tunney U.S. Senate Gene Tunney George Murphy Tunney California Ard Murphy John Varick Tunney Santa Barbara New York City Yale The Hague University University of Virginia Massachusetts Edward M. Kennedy

Couple Suffocated In Fire In Peck's Addition

Early morning blaze at 1383 John St Peck's Addition led to the deaths of William Boyd 72 and Rose Baker Boyd 54 from suffocation. Coroner Dr. Garret J. Boone identified the victims as residents of a four room frame dwelling rear of the property. A defective heater was blamed for the fire.

Hamilton Fred Green S. Front St Garret J. Boone Butler County William Bud) Boyd Rose Baker Boyd John St Peck

Warren County Jury Indicts 17 in January Term

Warren County grand jury at the January term returned 17 indictments including three multi count cases. Defendants named include Middletown youth David Shibley on narcotics possession and Franklin resident Lawrence Leo Bennett charged with rape. Several youths face malicious destruction of property counts and arson at Little Miami High School. Additional indictments cover armed robbery breakings and enterings grand larceny auto theft receiving stolen property non support and related charges. The report notes the Warren County jail is inadequate and unfit for habitation and recommends a new jail be erected.

Lebanon Warren County Grand Jury Middletown David Shibley Lawrence Leo Bennett Franklin James Ruppert Phillip Allen Robert Campbell Daniel F. Bernhard Morrow Chester Ray Robinson Dough Johnson Allen Blankenship Danny Allen Larry Stidham Warren County

Red Skelton Leaves Desert Hospital After Illness

Palm Springs Calif AP Comedian Red Skelton 57 was released from Desert Hospital after two days of treatment for an upper respiratory infection and bronchitis.

Palm Springs Calif Red Skelton Desert Hospital

Warner Supply Co Fire on Jefferson Road

A trash fire at Warner Supply Co located at 2640 Jefferson Road was reported yesterday at 6 30 p m No damage was caused and no injuries were reported fire crews contained the blaze.

Warner Supply Co Jefferson Road

Breakthrough session for 60 Ohio administrators convenes in Middletown

About 60 school administrators from 18 Southwest Ohio counties attend a day long Project Breakthrough conference at the Middletown School Administration Building. The state project addresses learning disabilities and behavior modification for handicapped children and is funded by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Ohio Middletown Gene Lubera Marlene Bireley Wright State University Nicholas P. Gallo School Psychological Services Columbus Richard McDowell University of Cincinnati University of Dayton

Vending Machine Break-In Reported at PFC Foam Plant

Police report a break in at the PFC Foam Co plant at 1905 Columbia Ave where vending machines were disturbed. Sidney Barfield of 213 Monroe St reported a home entry with no apparent theft.

PFC Foam Co Columbia Ave Sidney Barfield Monroe St

Also Mentioned on This Page

General Motors Corp Mrs Leah Skinner Harry Marsh Tylersville Road Brown Ray the Champ Sheriff’s Office Young Tunney KO Sen. Murphy Union Sanitary Grand & Gideon Vail McGee's Mkt Carlisle Shopping Center Peasttown Mobile Home Court Trenton Shopping Center Grand Ave Warren Dodds Monuments Charles Bud) Stelier Mer Marilyn Rose Dietz Queen of Marches School Jerry Barnett Kettering Norma Zappin Montgomery County Miami University Wright State U.C Amr Serta Amerigana
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