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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1961

Page

8

Deaths And Funerals Ward Gustin 82

Ward G Gustin 82 of 3023 Queen Ave died at 3 25 am at Middletown Hospital where he had been a patient since January He was born in Warren County and was a retired machinist and saw mill operator Surviving are his wife Matilda a daughter Mrs Bertha Selby Middletown two sons Loren a former Butler County deputy sheriff now in Sarasota Fla and Ernest of Middletown a sister Mrs Mary Routson of Monroe 13 grandchildren 18 great grand children and three great great grandchildren Services will be held at 2 pm Saturday at the McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev H C Grunewald officiating Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm

Ward G. Gustin Queen Ave Middletown Hospital Warren County Matilda Bertha Selby Middletown Loren Butler County Sherif Sarasota Fla Ernest Mary

John H Sexton 81 of Middletown dies at hospital

John H Sexton 81 of 521 Garfield St died at 10 p m yesterday at Middletown Hospital after two weeks as a patient. He worked 23 years at the former P Lorillard Co and was a member of the Grand Avenue Church of God. Surviving are his wife Rath a daughter Stella Lillis of Charleston two sons John B of Middletown and Cari at home, a brother William of Middletown, a sister Dica Jones of Fresno, Calif., and 14 grandchildren.

Joan H. Sexton Garfield St Middletown Hospital Sexton P. Lorillard Co Grand Avenue Church of God Eagles Lodge Middletown Charleston Rath Stella Lillis Cari William Dica Jones Fresno Calif

Pamela Lakes weeks-old daughter found dead at home

Pamela Lakes, a seven week old girl, was found dead at 2:30 a.m. at her Franklin home. Dr. Donald Burns ruled bronchiolitis as the cause. Surviving are her parents, a brother Michael, a sister Tammy, paternal grandparents Ermon Lakes of Franklin, maternal grandparents Lawrence Rhonomus of Miamisburg and Mrs Lida Dillon of Hillebore. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Eaton Funeral Home with Rev. John W. Pelfrey. burial in Hillgrove Cemetery, Miamisburg. visitation 7 to 9 p.m.

Frankian Pamela Lakes Clemie Lakes Beech Drive Donald Burns Warren County Michael Tammy Ermon Lakes Franklin Lawrence Rhonomus Miamisburg Lida Dilion Hillebore Eaton Funeral Home John W. Pelfrey Hillgrove Cemetery

Weirton Steel Names Spaulding VP of Operations

William D. Spaulding of Brilliant Ohio is named vice president in charge of operations for Weirton Steel. He succeeds Charles E. Carr who retired January 4. Spaulding has spent years with Weirton and National Steel.

Weirton, W.va William D. Spaulding Brilliant Ohio Weirton Steel Spaulding Charles E. Carr Weirton National Steel

Rites Set For Preble School Head

Albert F. Harris 68 longtime Preble County educator and Verona school superintendent died Tuesday at Reid Memorial Hospital Richmond Indiana. He taught in local schools and served districts Lanier Monroe before becoming Verona superintendent in 1958. A World War I veteran he held multiple civic roles including American Legion Post 215 commander Rotary Odd Fellows Masons Polio Foundation and Red Cross chapters. Surviving wife Harriet and brothers Ralph and Raymond. Services Saturday at Barnes Funeral Home with burial Monad Hill Cemetery.

EATON Albert F. Harris Verona Preble County Reid Memorial Hospital Richmond Ind Harris Lanier Monroe J Defiance College Bowling Green University American Legion Rotary Odd Fellows Lodge Oo

Star Stop Sign Contest Fails To Draw Sightings

Motorists again failed to report the Lucky Star on the stop sign at Lafayette Avenue and Baltimore Street. The Safety Council, which began the contest on December 1, had the star up briefly yesterday and Monday but drew no sightings. A $2 prize awaits the first motorist who reports seeing the star.

Winton Steller The Safety Council Lafayette Avenue Baltimore Street

Noted educators and leaders die across states

Brown 77 former educator dies after months illness in Tap. Howard Watson Ambruster 82 retired executive chemist author and newspaperman dies. Dr James Meigs Flippin 97 NC's oldest physician dies. Nora LeTourneau 43 longtime field secretary for National Council of Catholic Women dies of cancer. William Smith Mason 4 philanthropist early Evanston developer dies Wednesday.

el Keeaakes Tap Brown Fanwood N.J Howard Watson Ambruster Feld Pilot Mountain N.C James Meigs Flippin North Carolina Washington Nora LeTourneau National Council of Catholic Women Rancho Santa FE Calif William Smith Mason Evanston, II Chicago

Eaton Artyle Plant to Move to Lebanon

Eaton's Artyle Co plans relocation from Eaton to Lebanon taking a three story crick building on a 10 year option. About 40 to 50 workers may transfer, with basement and first floor for production and upper floors for future expansion. Artyle officials to meet Lebanon Chamber of Commerce on January 23 for a dinner program.

Eaton’s Artyle Lebanon Eaton The Artyle Co Robinson Manufacturing Cherry and South Streets Artyle Crick Lou Romahr Claude Lowther Cincinnati Arstyle Chamber of Commerce

Elevators Introduced to New York Hotels in 1859

The article notes that elevators were first introduced in New York hotels in 1859, marking an early milestone in urban hotel infrastructure and passenger vertical transport.

New York

Presbyterians Elect At Annual Meeting

Officers were elected at the annual congregational meeting last night at First Presbyterian Church. New officers to be ordained and installed Jan. 22 include Elders William Schuck John R Hursh Howard Cromwell Edward W Barker George E Brooks Roger Oakley Raymond A Moore and Mrs Fred Gerber Board of deacons Kenneth E Bliven Rowan F Crawford Donald L Green Robert J McDade Robert D McIntyre John C Merritt Robert E Moore and Thomas L Schuler Trustees Mrs Norval E Diver Erle A Hanson Julius A McIntosh Henry E Miller and Merlin T Schrock James E Kunkler was named to fill an unexpired two year term Election was by Delbert Meyer chairman of the nominating committee. Tribute was paid to recently retired church organist Mrs Margaret Clapp and the yearly financial report summarized receipts of 77237 46 benevolences of 62979 97 total 140217 43. Also participating were the Rev Robert Ward associate minister and Rev Carl Boyer minister of education.

First Presbyterian Church Central Ave William Schuck John R. Hursh Howard Cromwell Edward W. Barker George E. Brooks Roger Oakley Raymond A. Moore Fred Gerber Kenneth E. Bliven Rowan F. Crawford Donald L. Green Robert J. McDade Robert D. MclIn

Church membership and school enrollment figures released

In the Pastor's report Dr Russell W Galloway states church membership at 1749 and Michael Dannis council of Christian Education reports church school enrollment at 1102 highlighting current church demographics and education participation.

Russell W. Galloway Michael Dannis Council of Christian Education

Federal Reserve New York destroys bills each year

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York destroys around 190 million dollar bills annually as part of currency lifecycle management. This process recycles worn notes into new currency, supporting nationwide cash circulation and financial stability.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Medical Staff Proxy Presides At 1st Meeting

Dr. D. M. Nisbet presided at his first meeting as president of Middletown Hospital medical staff yesterday. He is an Ohio State University graduate with an IM. D. from Northwestern and an eye specialist degree from Illinois. Officers elected in December include Dr. Robert Tennant as president-elect Dr. Dale Hubbard as secretary and Dr. Eugene Turner as treasurer. Dr. Robert Wilson is past president.

D. M. Nisbet Middletown Hospital Ohio State University Northwestern University University of Ilinois Robert Tennant Dale Hubbard Eugene Turner Robert Wilson

Franklin’s Advice: The Best Is the Cheapest

Benjamin Franklin’s maxim about thrift frames a claim that lasting value comes from choosing quality at a reasonable price. The phrase guides frugal thinking and prudent purchasing across eras.

Benjamin Franklin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ward Gustin Joseph R. Baker Sons Funeral Home Henry Howard Woodside Cemetery John H. Sexton Infant Lakes P.t.a.’S Charles Rites Preble School Polio Foundation Red Congregational Christian Church Harriett Ralph Faten Raymond Barnes Funeral Home Monad Hill Cemetery Miss Star Walker Sen Park Ave Robinson Company Charles Neiss Shoe Co Wes Oweaters Syyr Presbyterians Galloway Chhurch Margaret Clapp Robert Hayden Charles Leaisure Robert Ward Monster Carl Boyer Contemporary Cabinet Shop Tytus
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