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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1961

Page

3

Air Force Wife Dies After Vaccine Suit Filed

Florence B. Mc Cauley, an Air Force wife, died in San Francisco after evacuation from Misawa Japan. Her husband, T Sgt Allen Mc Cauley, seeks $250000 damages claiming a compulsory smallpox vaccine left her paralyzed. Air Force would not confirm vaccination details or personnel involved.

Tokyo Air Force Florence B. McCauley San Francisco Japan Letterman Hospital Allen McCauley Oberlin Ohio McCauley Misawa Air Base

Boy Safe After 22 Days In Car Wreck Dad Dead

In Aberdeen Washington AP report Mike Mason seven-year-old survivor describes his father’s death after the family car wreck. The vehicle rolled down a bank near Taholah while returning to Tacoma. Mike emerged after 22 days trapped. rescuers found him as the father died beneath the car. Mike’s limbs were swollen but stable in hospital.

Dad Aberdeen Wash Daddy Mike Mason Mike Here State Patrol Mason Tacoma Taholah

Scouting Leaders Attempt Mortgage Fire Ignition Event

In Joplin Missouri at a Boy Scout campsite, adult leaders planned a mortgage extinguishing ceremony in scouting style. Don Roney of the Mo-Kan Council executive board tried striking flint and steel to spark the loan burn, but sparks failed to ignite the mortgage. A companion demonstrated ignition with a cigarette lighter.

Joplin Don Roney Mo-Kan Countel

County Official Faces Embezzlement Charge

Summit County Prosecutor John Ballard said he will file embezzlement charges against a county official accused of taking about 3000 dollars in building permit fees. The official, Jack F. McKeivy, admitted the theft over the past three years and was dismissed January 5.

Akron, Ohio Summit County John Ballard Jack F. McKeivy McKelvy Anthony J. Horack

Vending machines hit over 109 million in hot beverage sales

US vending machines sell more than 109 million dollars of coffee and other hot beverages each year. The figure highlights strong consumer demand for hot drinks in self service outlets and cafeterias nationwide.

New Officers Elected in Armco Unit Meeting

Armco Colored Association elected new officers at a Manchester Hotel dinner. Segasta Wilson becomes president, Bert P. Perkins Jr. is vice president, Alma Evans remains secretary treasurer, Rev. James M. Allen continues as Armco Center director. Other directors include Oliver D. Smith Henry Walker Frank Larimer Cecil F. Hunter James E. Cottrell John T. Coleman and Robert Frazier. Frazier succeeds McKeller.

Bert Perkins JR Segasta Wilson Alma Evans James M. Allen Armco Colorted Association Manchester Selma Mueller Bert P. Perkins Jr John T. Coleman Armco Association Armco Oliver D. Smith Henry Walker Frank Larimer Cecil F. Hunter James E. Cottjrell Robert Frazier Frazier McKeller

Rayco Becomes a Goodrich Subsidiary in Akron Deal

AKRON Ohio AP Rayco Manufacturing Co of Paramus New Jersey a $90 million yearly auto parts firm including seat covers mufflers shocks and tops has been acquired by B F Goodrich Co as a subsidiary. The firm runs 125 retail outlets with locations in Cleveland and Dayton and operates plants in Pawtucket Rhode Island and Mayaguez Puerto Rico.

Akron, Ohio Rayco ‘Manufacturing Co Paramus

Newark man named to guard rail program post in Ohio

Leslie D. Holton of Newark was named to a 63 percent a month post in the maintenance division of the Ohio Department of Highways. Holton, a long time veteran with Division 5 in Newark, will head the department's guard rail program.

Columbus Ohio Leslie D. Holton Newark Ohio Department of Highways Holton

NYC Still Snarled By Tug Strike

NYC labor commissioner Harold A Felix moved to arrange a top level meeting between the involved harbor craft unions and railroad officials as the tug strike crippled commuter service. The nine day strike by 664 marine workers disrupted New York Central trains to Albany, buses and ferries filling the gap for tens of thousands of commuters amid extensive delays and cancellations.

New York S AP Harold A Felix New York City New York Central Here Albany Felix Robert F. Wagner National Mediation Board Central Grand Central Terminal New Jersey Manhattan Hudson River

Middletown Reports First Traffic Accident in 34 Hours

A two car collision occurred at 8 a.m. today in the 200 block of Charles Street with no injuries reported. The prior city accident had been at 9:55 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Avenue and Curtis Street. Edward Behrens, 61, of Palmersville, struck a stopped auto driven by Robert Brewer, 44, of Monroe.

Middletown Charles Street Woodlawn Avenue Curtis Street Edward Behrens Palmersville

Air Force pilot promoted after bridge flight under Mackinac

The Air Force promoted captain John S. Lappo of Muskegon Mich to major though he has not been returned to flying status. The 1959 incident saw him fly a $2.5 million B47 bomber under the Straits of Mackinac Bridge, a flight not officially reported at the time and resulting in a hearing, a reprimand, and a fine.

Columbus, Ohio Air Force Michigan Straits of Mackinac Bridge Information Office Lockbourne Air Force Base John S. Lappo Muskegon Mich Hal McClanahan Lappo

Norwegian Princess Arrives in Madrid for Honeymoon

Princess Astrid of Norway and her commoner groom Johan Martin Ferner landed in Madrid from Paris on Tuesday to begin a honeymoon in southern Spain. The welcome in Madrid foreshadows a royal tour across Spain.

Spain Madrid Astrid Norway Johan Martin Ferner Paris

Obituary for Anna Elam 73 of Manchester Road

Services for Anna Elam 73 of 3117 Manchester Road will be held at 10 30 am tomorrow at Joseph KR Baker & Sons Funeral Home Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery Friends may call today at the funeral home 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Mrs Elam died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs Della Miller at 3117 Manchester Road

Anna Elam Manchester Road Joseph KR. Baker & Sons Woodside Elam Della Miller

Woman Dies of Heart Attack at Home in Franklin

Mrs Gertrude F Davis 67 dies at 3 am at her home 20 Lookout St Springboro Survived by husband Moss four children Cecil Baker Franklin Robert Baker Redlands Calif Elmer Baker Beeville Tex Ruth Shyer Middletown three sisters Marie McBride Camaridge Ill Sallie McGuire Eastonville Wash Fairy Baker Franklin six grandchildren Arrangements pending Anglesby Funeral Home Franklin

Springboro Gertrude F. Davis Lookout St Moss Cecil Baker Franklin Robert Baker Redlands Calif Elmer Baker Beeville Tex Ruth Shyer Middletown Marie McBride Marge Sallie McGuire Eastonville Wash Fairy Baker Anglesby Funeral Home

Obituary notices for Hamilton residents services pending

Fred C. Alexander aged 71 of 2449 Bobmyer Road Hamilton has incomplete services. Francis M. Lawder 39 of 1013 Maple Avenue Hamilton has services at 2 pm tomorrow Webb. Mrs Clara Ellen Harris 82 of 2304 Elbie Avenue Hamilton has services at 2 pm tomorrow Klaus Weigel. Loren L Sizelove 66 of College Corner has services today Miller. Mrs Eva Morrow 87 of College Corner has services today Miller.

Fred C. Alexander Bobmyer Road Hamilton Francis M. Lawder Maple Ave Webb Clara Ellen Harris Elbie Ave Klaus Weigel Loren L. Sizelove College Corner Miller Eva Morrow

High Schools To Get Awards Valley Forge

The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge announced seven Ohio schools will receive the George Washington Honor Medal for outstanding programs promoting freedom and the American constitutional republic. Recipients include Dennis BR. Smith Elementary Canton Wilbur Wright Junior High Cleveland Senior High Lima Indian Springs Elementary Columbus Westmoor Junior High Columbus Robert A Taft Junior High Marion and East High School Youngstown.

Columbus Ohio The Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge Dennis BR. Smith Canton Wilbur Wright Cleveland St. Perce St Lima Indian Springs Westmoor Marion East High School Youngstown Jring

Last Sabin Dose Begins For Kids

Cincinnati AP reports the third and final Sabin polio dose distributed to 13,907 Greater Cincinnati schoolchildren starting the final inoculation step. An estimated 90,000 plus children will receive the dose targeting Type II polio. Dr. Albert B. Sabin of Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospital developed the vaccine.

Cincinnati Sabin Albert B. Sabin Children's Hospital

Kiss Costs Man in Alabama Assault Case

In Siloo Mobile Alabama an uncredited 16 year old girl charged Herbert Collier Jr. with assault and battery after an alleged stolen kiss. Collier, 19, pleaded guilty on Tuesday and was fined for the incident.

Mobile Ala Herbert Collier Jr Collier

Refugee problem scope debated by UN official

Dr. James M Read, former UN deputy high commissioner for refugees and president of Wilmington College, told the Middision Chapter of the Cincinnati Council on World Affairs that solving world refugee problems is a major question for the United Nations. He outlined definitions, current refugee counts, and proposed solutions including repatriation, resettlement, and integration.

Cincinati Council On World Affairs James M Read Wilmington College Roosevelt Junior High School Wallace W. Ford E. J. Sebald DR. Read United Nations China Hong Kong Europe North Africa Read UN Hich United Sates Canada Australis United Ius High Commissioner's Office

Cowboys and Indians game ends in death in Bethany

A year-old boy, Charles Heidebrecht, son of Mrs. John Heidebrecht, was accidentally shot in the head while playing cowboys and Indians with a neighbor. Police say the hat blast from a cap pistol likely came from a wayward shot from a rifle.

Bethany. Okla Charles Heidebrecht John Heidebrecht Lester Longacre

First Mormon temple built at Kirtland in 1834

The first Mormon temple was constructed in Kirtland Ohio in 1834 marking a milestone in the church’s early development.

Kirtland, O

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