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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1960

Page

2

Trenton Man Dies After Accidental Gunshot in Car Trunk

William Rickard 51 of 5 W Page St Trenton isfatally shot by a firearm while handling items in his car trunk. He died at Middletown Hospital after being found with a 410 shotgun discharge. Rickard, assistant manager at City Loan Middletown, leaves a wife Eleanor four daughters and other relatives. Funeral services set for Tuesday at John Arpp Funeral Home Germantown.

William Rickard Rickard W. Page St Trenton Emsciency Fire Department Uncle Tom N. Verity Middletown Hospital V. & A. Auto Sales Landon Webb Middletown Gaylord Sunbury Glenn Southard Germantown John Arpp Paul Bressler Funerial

Five Vehicle Accidents Reported With $1450 In Damages

Police said yesterday five traffic accidents caused about $1,450 in damage. The heaviest loss, roughly $525, resulted from a collision at Tytus Avenue and Clark Street involving William Neff and Weller Dalton. Other incidents involved William Malone cited for unsafe distance, Ellsworth Strader charged for changing lanes, and several multiple-vehicle collisions at First Avenue Verity Parkway and nearby streets with damages ranging from $75 to $300.

William Neff Stanley Ellsworth Strader Germantown Wiliam Malone Hamilton Pauline Hall Keith Ave George McConnell Covington S. Verity Parkway Hanover Avenue Larry Long Kenwood Dr Carl Frye Sutphin St N. Verity Parkway Vail Avenue N. Main Street Toby Portus Oxford State Rd Ronald Gunkle Fifth Ave Marilyn Johnson Roosevelt Ave Fred Foreman Shafer

John Jay’s brown ink note on both sides of paper

The document notes that John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the United States, used brown ink and wrote on both sides of the sheet. The concise detail highlights his writing materials and method.

John Jay United States

Hall Case Taken Under Advisement

City Manager Charlies W Thompson said he will decide early next week in the case of Pl. Coy Hall who was relieved of duty January 8 for alleged insubordination. Police Chief Joseph Blackmore recommended Hall be dismissed after a closed hearing on the facts.

Charlies W Thompson Pl. Coy

Knights of Pythias Meet at Oxford Lodge 187

KP Group to meet the Butler County Past Chan cellors Assn. of the Knights of Pythias at 8 p.m. Monday. Oxford Lodge 187 hosts the open meeting for knights and their wives.

Butler County The Knights of Pythias Oxford Lodge

Financial statement of American Savings and Loans of town Ohio

The undersigned certify the financial condition of the company as of December 31. Figures show assets and liabilities including 10,937 3) 6,248,653.82. 5,008,624.94. 1,267.89. 14,851 95. 22,756.38. 421,200.00. Signature names Vance E Cribbs Carl S Nicklas and Clair R Tieman.

Vance E. Cribbs Carl S. Nicklas Clair R. Tieman Audi Committee American Savings and Loans Town Ohio

Herr Death Linked to Traffic Accident in Middletown

Coroner Dr. Garret Boone rules Herr died of injuries in a 1960 traffic crash near the bridge abutment after the 1956 model car left the wet highway. Herr, longtime Diamond National Corp. employee, left Middletown High School in 1923 and rose to outside salesman. Survived by sister and two brothers, funeral at St. John’s Church with Solemn Requiem High Mass and Woodside Cemetery burial.

Garret Boone Butler County Herr Gardiner Division Diamond National Corp Middletown Mr. Herr Flenners Corner Hamilton Kenneth Rupp Fraternal Order of Police Associates Elks Lodge 257 St. John’s Church Nancy Margaret Herr James E Pete Joseph H St. John's Church Woodside Cemetery Schramm Funeral Holy Name Society of St. John's BPOE

Mackey Pleads Not Guilty in Wife’s Murder Then Jumps to Death

Theodore Bud Mackey, among four accused in Myrtle Mackey's fatal shooting in Sugar Valley, pleads not guilty to first degree murder then leaps from a courthouse stairwell during a hearing. He suffers critical head injuries and is taken to Miami Valley Hospital. The court set January 25 for a preliminary hearing.

Eaton Theodore Bud) Mackey Myrtle Mackey Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Common Pleas John Kiracore Floyd Spitler Sugar Valley Nevi Funeral Home Willard Mosg Jr

Weith Takes Third in State Contest for Photo Honor

Journal photographer Bil Weith earned third place in a statewide competition sponsored by the Ohio Press Photographers Assn. His sports image, submitted for papers under 50 000 circulation, was judged by members of the Pittsburgh Press Photographers Assn. during the awards.

Holbrook Named Delegate in Third Ohio District

Greg Holbrook of Hamilton was chosen as a delegate and Frank Dobror si of Middletown an alternate to represent the Third Ohio District at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. The pair were chosen by the Butler County Democratic Executive Committee at its meeting. The district covers Butler and Montgomery counties and will send two delegates and two alternates. The committee also endorsed reappointment of Inter eets to the Board of Elections and recommended Mary Billingstea for another term on the Democratic State Central Committee.

Greg Holbrook Hamilton Butler County Frank Dobrorsi Middletown Ohio Los Angeles Hamiltes Butlers Montgomery Counties Montgomery County Rntereets Ted W. Brown Mary Billingstea Hamillton Democratic State Central Committee

Gabbard Faces Butler County Grand Jury on Check Charges

Robert L. Gabbard, 39, bound over to the Butler County Grand Jury on five bad check counts after admitting passing about $7000 in phony checks. He pleaded innocent, waived preliminaries, and posted $30 on each charge. Charges stem from checks issued last June to McGee's Supermarket and other local businesses. He was arrested in Eaton and is wanted on additional check charges in multiple counties. He previously served time for forgery.

Robert L. Gabbard Butler County Grand Jury J. T. Lamb Gabbard Baltimore St McAlgin’s Sears, Roebuck & Co Pat's IGA Foodliner Middletown Preble County Eaton Preble Dentalure Corp Hamilton Butler Montgomery Warren Ghabard Ohio Penitentiary William F. Lawson Lafayette Ave Wth Joe Mullins Jack A. Williame Goldman Ave

Deaths And Funerals Josephine Cochran and others

Services were held for Mrs. Josephine Cochran 4 formerly of Mason at Gallimore Funeral Home after she died in Dayton. Also reported are the death of Capt Joseph L Streckfus 72 involved in Mississippi River navigation and J Scott Smart 57 the actor and artist known for The Fatman who died of cancer in Illinois.

Josephine Cochran Mason Josephine Cochran Mason Gallimore Dayton ST. Louis Joseph L. Streckfus Springfield Ill Scott Smart the Fatman Smart Philadelphia Boston New York

Charles W. Rhodes dies at 77 in Lebanon

Services for Charles W. Rhodes 77 who died Thursday will be held at 10 30 a m Monday at Oswald Funeral Home in Lebanon with funeral details provided by the Oswald Funeral Home.

Lebanon Charles W. Rhodes Oswald Funeral Home

Eaton native Mrs. Jennie Trunck dies at 92 in Preble County

Mrs. Jennie B. Trunck, 92, of Eaton Rt. 4, died at 2 10 p m Thursday at home. Survived by son Ralph at same address, three grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Requiem High Mass at Church of the Visitation 10 a m Monday. burial Mound Hill Cemetery. Rosary at 8 p m tomorrow at Girton Schmidt Memorial Home after 11 a m.

Eaton Jennie B. Trunck Preble County Eaton Rt. 4 Ralph Church of the Visitation Mound Hill Cemetery Girton Schmidt

Wessel Files For County Attorney

Hamilton attorney and son of Municipal Judge Frank Wessel filed nomination papers with the Butler County Board of Elections to run in the Democratic primary for prosecuting attorney. Deputy clerk Earl Gray noted Wessel is the second candidate to file, following Edward Lubbers who seeks the sheriff nomination.

Tulip Stock Origins Center in The Netherlands

The majority of leading tulip stock originates from The Netherlands, reflecting its dominant role in global bulb production. Dutch growers supply most top cultivars and export extensive varieties to markets worldwide, shaping the trade and pricing dynamics in the sector.

The Netherlands

Butler County adopts 1960 budget and new tax rates

County commissioners approve a 3.8 million dollar 1960 budget and confirm a 10 dollar per month employee raise. The tax rates for 52 districts show small increases in nine areas due to school village and township issues as well as higher property valuations.

Butler County Ray Tilton Tilton Middletown Hamilton

Pair Charged Over $2,000 Theft From Hamilton Store

Police held a 15 year old and an adult in Hamilton in a burglary case at C A Clark and Sons Snorting Goods Store. Robert Gray, 31, faces aiding and abetting burglary and delinquency charges. A 17 year old is sought in Kentucky. Loot included 17 pistols revolvers automatics six shotguns and three rifles. Detectives recovered all loot and a car found on Four Mile Creek Road.

Hamilton C. A.clark & Sons Main B Streets Robert Gray Main St Kentucky Madisonville Gray Stanley Werlein Four Mile Creek Road

Break-in Investigated at Oneida School on Yankee Road

Sheriff's deputies investigated a break-in at the Oneida School on Yankee Road reported around 9 a.m. The incident prompted officers to search the school office area for clues and gather details for the sheriff's office.

Sheriff's Deputies Oneida Yankee Road Sheriff's Office

Thefts Reported in Police Logs

The police log lists thefts including a 1439 model car with license 437LL taken from Herbert Cutter of 2900 Armaco Drive and two hub caps stolen from Carol Wells at 2006 Breat Drive.

Herbert Cutter Armaco Carol Wells Breat Dr

Listings of relief funds and allocations

The text lists several budget items including soldiers and sailors relief with amounts 157 and 130, dependent children totals, Juvenile Detention Home figures, and a contingency line with various dollar sums and parenthetical totals breaking down the allocations.

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WESB Webb Dodds Monuments Verity Robert Kontnifr Financial Statement OF the American Savings & Loan Association First Mortgage US Government of Obligations F.H.L.B Reese State of Ohio A. James Moorman American Savings and Loan Association of Walter R. Bender Certificate OF Auditing Committee Carl Nicklas John C. Hfar Weith Freddie Holbrook Wobe Webb Funeral Home Jennie Trunck Philip D. Salone Owen St Phillips Isaac Newton Sturgill Walnut St Monee Brown - Dawson Alice Barbour Manchester Klaus Funeral Home Jerome Fisse Hampton - Mason Rd S&s. Veronica Church Carrie Taylor Wessel City of Gordon Augspurger Arthur Reiff Ross H. Snyder Lemon Township Middletown City Mayfield Fire Dist Monroe Corporation Liberty Township Liberty Union Madison Township Madison Two Trenton Local SD Trenton Corporation Milford Township Talawanda SD Talawanda College Lands Somerville Corp Oxford Township College Lande Bum College Corner S. D iRelly Twp S. D. College Lands College Corner Corp. College Oxford Corporation College St. Clair Township New Miami Ross New Miami Corp Union Township Liberty-Union S. D Sheriff's Department Paul Pell Bureau of Inspection Common Pleas Court Board of Elections Paramount Consolidated Shady Knoll Dairy Henderson & Sons Greentree RD Federal Savings & Loan Assn Saving & Loan Blog Central Ave
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