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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1957

Page

3

Beaten Man Dies as Police Seek Two Suspects

Attendant Nick Werner, 73, who was struck with a hammer during a vending machine burglary at a truck stop on U S 52 near the Ohio Indiana border, died after surgery for skull fractures at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Investigators describe two men seen speeding from the scene at the five H truck stop.

Nick Werner Cincinnati Christ Hospital Ernest Negangard Dearborn County Werner U. S. 52 Ohio Indiana

Twins Fast Drivers Fined in Montana Court

In Miles City Montana twin brothers Dick and Dan Biery age 20 both of Rosebud County pleaded guilty to operating their matching sedans at 68 mph in a 55 mph zone. Each was fined $10 in justice court.

Miles City Mont Dan Biery Rosebud County Justice Court

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Ranft's

Deaths and Funerals Elizabeth Harpring Dies at 58

Elizabeth Harpring 58 of 500 Dixie Hwy died at Middletown Hospital after a heart attack. A Louisville native who lived here 28 years, she was active in civic affairs and clubs. Survived by four daughters, nine grandchildren, a sister, and a brother. Funeral arrangements pending at Joseph R. Baker & Sons. private services at Wilson Memorial Home. cremation to follow.

Elizabeth Harpring Dixie Hwy Middletown Hospital Harpring Louisville The Gray Laidies Holy Frances Barker Louisville, Ky Joseph Pulliam Denver Cole Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home

Memorial services for William O Bohman

Memorial services for William O Bohman a 42 year old Middletown Hospital administrator will be held at 1 30 p m tomorrow at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with the Rev Paul Bergdall Dr Louis R Walter Dr Russell W Galloway officiating.

Paul Bergdall Louis R. Walter Russell W. Galloway William O. Bohman Middletown Bethlehem Lutheran

Local Resident James O Kirkwood Dead at Veterans Hospital

James O Kirkwood a former town resident died last Tuesday at a veterans hospital in St Louis Missouri The widower of Gross Kirkwood he lived on Fairmount Avenue and worked for Frigidaire He and his wife left town three years ago A service was held Saturday in Belleville Illinois Surviving are three sisters including Mrs Joseph Beck of Somerville and two brothers

Aerans St. Louis Kirkwood Gross Kirkwood Ln Town Fairmont Avenue Belleville Joseph Beck Somerville

Franklin woman Lydia Palmer dies after illness

Mrs Lydia J Palmer of 36 E St Franklin died at 3 30 p m yesterday after two years of ill health. A Miami Business College Dayton graduate she worked as a secretary in Dayton before retiring six years ago. She moved to Franklin two years ago to live with sisters Lucreta and Fannie Janney. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery after services at Anglesby Funeral Home with Rev Lee Niswander officiating. Friends may visit tomorrow 2 5 and 7 9 p.m.

Franklin Lydia J. Palmer E. St. St Miami Business College Dayton Palmer Lucreta Fannie Janney Sta ‘Street Anglesby Funeral Home Lee Niswander Springboro

Local Obituaries and Death Notices Across Cities

Mrs Eva Ann Niederman Donges 78 of 571 S Front St services 2 pm tomorrow at Gries-Teenag Funeral Home Rogers infant son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Rogers 1120 Long St private services 2 pm tomorrow Klaus Funeral Home. Sigfred A Sandeen 65 investment broker Navy Club of USA commander died yesterday Oakland Frank C Ellsworth 65 retired vice president general manager of Bismarck Tribune died Sunday.

Eva Ann Niederman Donges S. Front St Gries- 5Eenag Funeral Home Rogers Arthur Rogers Long St Klaus Funeral Home Associated Press Rockford, al Sigfred A. Sandeen Navy Club U.S.A Oakland Calif Frank C Ellsworth Bismarck N.D

Ohio moves to abolish highway construction council

Governor O'Neill announced start of legislation in the General Assembly to dissolve the three member highway construction council formed in 1953. He cited economy and noted council leaders Clingan Jackson Daniel Heekin and Wilbur Cotton. He also signed emergency pay for Noble and discussed highway department reorganization with the new director.

Columbus Ohio General Assembly William O'Neill Clingan Jackson Youngstown Daniel Heekin Cincinnati Wilbur M. Cotton Dayton O'Neill Senate House Tor Charlies M. Noble Noble Highway Department S. O. Linzell

Childers Reenlists In Air Force For Six Years

Sergeant Charles EF Childers son of Mr and Mrs Carl Childers reenlists for six years in the U S Air Force. He is assigned to the 41st Air Division as a transportation specialist. The division handles air defense of central Japan. Childers first enlisted May 1952 and previously served in the Far East.

Judge Riley Fines 2 For Tipsy Driving

In Franklin Municipal Court Judge J. T. Riley fined two drivers for driving under the influence. James Cresone, 26, received 200 dollars plus costs, three days in city jail, and a one year license suspension, with extra fines for lack of license. Clarence Siegman, 50, was fined 200 dollars, three days in jail, and 60 day license suspension. Additional suspects faced lesser penalties or were found not guilty on associated charges. several bonds were posted or forfeited for speeding and related offenses.

Franklin J. T. Riley James Cresone Chamberlain Road Cresone Clarence Siegman College Hill Olan Purkey Maple Dr Norman Locke Skokian Luther Melton Boys Ave Warren County Grand Jury Domenick Grand Ave Middletown Dick M. Green 3Rd. St Ralph Tidd Dayton Amos Combs Hamilton Olen Childers Rt. 2

Leaders Course Enrollment Tops Fifteen Women

More than 15 women registered for a Girl Scout leadership training course opening Thursday at 9 30 am. The four week program will be held at Waynesville Episcopal Church with Mrs Kenneth Jones and Miss Margaret Bailey conducting the classes. Mrs Jess Borders is chairman of the training committee.

Waynesville Episcopal Church Kenneth Jones Margaret Bailey Jess Borders

Rennel Concentrate credited with weight loss

Cleveland reader Mrs. A Fant reports starting Rennel Concentrate helped her shed pounds and feel like a different person. She claims a significant fat reduction after using the product and notes a personal loss of pounds.

Cleveland Ohio A. Fant

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