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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1961

Page

2

Fire Leaves Metcalf Family Homeless For Second Time

In freezing weather a house fire at the Metcalf home in Springboro, Ohio, left Fritz Metcalf, Lula Mae, and their eight children homeless again. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours after a defective flue ignited the interior, with estimated losses of 8000 for the building and 2000 for contents. The family, now with three more children aged six months to older, is staying with Lula Mae’s mother in Miamisburg. Metcalf works as a cement mixer driver for Bellbrook Ready Mix Co.

Fritz Lalendorfe srixaRoro William Metcalf Metcalf Ohio 741 Springboro Red Lion Franklin Herschel Campbell Lula Mae Howard Harville Bob South South Bellbrook Ready Mix Co Bellbrook Miamisburg Miami University Carl Bentz Columbus Miami State of Ohio

Polaris Returns Triumphant From Undisclosed Patrol

The nuclear submarine George Washington, commanded by Cmdr. James B. Osborn, returned to New London from the first underwater Polaris missile patrol. She carried 16 missiles and docked at State Pier after sailing Oct. 27 and arriving Nov. 15. Sister ships Patrick Henry and Robert E. Lee accompany the line of atomics. The vessel, launched in 1959, is 390 feet long with displacements of 5,400 tons surfaced and 6,700 tons submerged.

New London Conn George Washington Cmdr James B. Osborn Navy iState Charleston S. C Patrick Henry Robert E. Lee America

Two Men Injured In One Car Crash Near LeSourdaville

Harold E. Broach aged 23 of 1820 Woodlawn Ave and Shirley G. Whitt 22 of Englewood were hurt in a one car crash on Ohio 4 south of LeSourdaville. The 1950 model car flipped and landed in a ditch after losing control near the Bilo service station. Whitt and Broach were hospitalized at Mercy Hamton with head injuries and a skull fracture reported.

Ohio LeSourdaville Mercy Hospital Hamton Harold Edwin Broach Woodlawn Ave Shirley Gene Whitt Englewood Cole Broach Whitt Colorado

Two Hurt Slightly In Crashes

Two people suffered neck injuries in separate auto crashes yesterday in Middletown. Mrs Irene Coddington and Hilbert Martin were treated after rear end collisions on Central Avenue and Verity Parkway. Police said minor damage with totals under $500. various drivers involved faced citations and charges.

Middletown Hospital Irene Coddington Woodburn Ave Hilbert H. Martin Hughes Martin Verity Parkway Tytus Avenue Lowell R. Cornett Clayton

Police Briefs Arrests On Weekend Charges

Police reported weekend arrests including Charles Passmore 28 of 1506 Baltimore St on a bench warrant from Hamilton juvenile court Lynn Sallie 29 of 207 Park St for non support and resisting arrest James Maggard 19 of Miamisburg sought on abandoning a pregnant woman Donald E Murphy 29 of 2005 Linden Ave on a bench warrant for investigation Tyree Lewis 33 of 934 Eighth Ave for disorderly conduct.

Charles Passmore Baltimore St Hamilton Lynn Sallie Park St James Maggard Miamisburg Donald E. Murphy Linden Ave Tyree Lewis Eighth Ave

National Scout Leader Embraces Middletown Meeting

Emerson D. James, assistant national director of Interracial Service, Boy Scouts of America, will visit Middletown for a 6:30 pm dinner with 20 civic and religious leaders at the Manchester Hotel to promote Scouting for Negro boys. He arrives at 10:30 am Monday and departs Tuesday after further discussions. Dr. William D. Patton coordinates the event.

Emerson D. James Interracial Service Boy Scouts of America Middletown Manchester National Council Cleveland Chicago James Greater New York Order of the Arrow Niagara-on the-Lake Ontario Canada William D. Patton

Kennedy Nomination and White House Movements Report

The article notes Adia Stevenson confirmed as U N ambassador and Robert Kennedy confirmed as attorney general despite Republican misgivings. It covers Goodpaster staying on in intelligence briefings, Truman's White House visit, and a surge in surplus food aid under distressed areas relief with Kennedy’s order expected to raise beneficiary numbers and costs.

Gordon Allott R-Corp Robert F. Kennedy Allott Robeert Kennedy Robert Kennedy Truman Kennedy White House

Liquor License Requests Filed in Middletown Area

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control processes two applications from Middletown area businesses. Mabel Fornshell seeks a C2 permit for six percent beer and wine carry-out from 401 Oxford State Road. Homer Duff seeks transfer of C1 and C2 permits from South Lebanon to 60 Main Street on Ohio 48.

Ohio Department of Liquor Control Middletown Columbus Mabel Fornshell Oxford State Road Homer Duff Main and McKinley Streets South Lebanon Main St Ohio 48

Miscalculation on food aid boosts value under Kennedy order

Salinger says the $36 million monthly gram was miscalculated and beneficiaries now receive about five cents a day. He notes the Kennedy order would nearly double that value, increasing daily food support for recipients.

Salinger Kennedy

Kennedy directive to boost nutrition share under subsistence plan

Salinger said estimates show the program now provides 35 percent of essential nutrition for subsistence. He noted the Kennedy directive will increase that share but gave no immediate indication of how much.

Salinger

Impounding Near Delinquent Traffic Tag Holders In Middleton

A third list of license tags, mainly in the LS and MU series, appears in The Journal showing autos with delinquent traffic tickets. Police say notices mailed to owners failed. cars may be impounded with a $5 towing fee and impounding charges plus outstanding ticket costs. Owners urged to contact headquarters and pay up if listed.

Journal Today Police Traffic Bureau

Deaths and Funerals for Alonzo Rucker and Others

Alonzo Rucker 65 of 838 %h Ave died 12 15 pm Saturday at Middletown Hospital after a five day illness. Hod carrier for Frisch Construction Co survived by brother Chester of Cincinnati. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Jordan Hall Funeral Home Rev William Reynolds officiating burial Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 10 pm Monday. Also listed are Connersville Indiana resident and others with funeral notices and burials in Dale Cemetery and Myers Funeral Home with dates and officiants.

Alonzo Rucker H Ave Middletown Hospital Rucker Frisch Construction Co Chester Cincinnati Jordan Hall William Reynolds Woodside Cemetery

Charles Sames 58 Dies After Monthslong Illness

Charles Sames 58 of 119 FE 6th St Franklin died Saturday morning after a several months illness. A Clay County Ky native, he lived in Canton NC before returning to Franklin two weeks ago. He belonged to Liberty Baptist Church Fall Reck Ky and the Moose Lodge Canton. Survived by wife Bessie a brother Estes Sames Hamilton and five sisters Amanda Hibbard Lucy Bowman Sidell Ky Laura Allen Fiona Powell Hamilton and Grace O Kelly Canton. Angiesby Funeral Home handles arrangements.

Charles Sames St. Franklin Lucy Bowman Sidell Laura Allen Fiona Powell Hamilton Grace O'Kelly Canton Angiesby

Mrs Pearl Moore Thomas 70 dies after two year illness

Mrs Pearl Moore Thomas of 43 High view Rd died last night after a two year illness. She is survived by her daughter Mrs Charles Egelston and two sons George T Thomas and Frank Moore, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at McCoy Leffier Funeral Home with Rev Edwin Bobbitt officiating. Burial in Wadsworth Woodside Cemetery.

Pearl Moore Thomas Charles Egelston Highview Rd Thomas Midletown Hospital Garrett Thomas First Christian Church George T. Thomas Middletown Robert O'Frie Egieston Frank Moore Portsmouth Iren McCoy- Leffier Edwin Bobbitt Woodside Cemetery

Turner Funeral Held for 88 Year Old Oliver Turner

Oliver P. Turner 88 died after a long illness Friday night at Irene Byron Hospital in Fort Wayne Indiana. He was a lifelong resident and father of O Paul Turner of Middletown.

Oliver P. Turner O. Paul Turner Middletown Irene Bytron Fort Wayne Ind Mr. Turner

Mrs Isa Smalley 88 Dies After Eight-Year Illness

Mrs Isa Smalley of N Cherry St Germantown widow of Harry Smalley former Germantown Press owner dies at home after an eight year illness. Survived by son Almos Smalley and eight daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at John Arpp Funeral Home with cremation at Cincinnati. Memorials to Bethany Village Centerville.

Germantown Isa Smalley N. Cherry St Harry Smalley Germantown Press Smalley David and Mary Keedy Eminger Emmanuel Lutheran Church Order of Eastern Star Grace Rebecca Lodge Almos Smalley Tuczon, Ariz George Thormpson Tacton Homer Sebald Las Vegas Nev Lillian D. Banker Burbank Calif Paul Rumbarger Centerville Earl McClain John Arpp Paul Bressler Cincinnati Bethany Village

Metzenbaum Estate Creates Clinic Fund For Children

Cleveland AP report says James Metzenbaum, who died New Year’s Eve at Lake View Cemetery, left a half million dollar diagnostic clinic fund for children on his Wistaria Hill estate Geauga County. The trust will merge with a 1948 fund honoring his wife Bessie Metzenbaum who died in 1920.

Cleveland James Metzenbaum Lake View Cemetery Wistaria Hill Geauga County Bessie Peewee Metzenbaum

DWI Driver Fined $200 In Franklin Municipal Court

William Bailey 57 of Middletown was fined 200 and costs and ordered three days in city jail for driving while intoxicated. Judge J T Riley suspended his license six months except for work. Deputies arrested Bailey on Ohio 122. Other defendants fined for minor offenses included Raymond Agee Frank Powell Charles Gillespie Harold Harsh and Raymond Creech. Bonds forfeited by Rennie Pickering Melvin Bennett Phyllis Wenzel Charles Lowe Ruth Irwin and Raymond Patterson Jr.

Franklin William Bailey Warren Road Middletown J.T. Riley Bailey Warren County Sheriff's Ohio Raymond Agee Omaha St Frank Powell Camden Charles Gillespie Lebanon Harold Harsh Goldman Ave Raymond Creech S. River St Rennie Pickering Piqua Melvin Bennett Pontiacleton S. Dixie Hwy Phyllis Wenzel Moore Drive Charles Lowe Martz-Paullin Road Ruth Irwin Greenfield Raymond Patterson Jr Seventh St

Typhoons That Hit Korea and Japan Often Rise East of Formosa

Most typhoons that strike Korea and Japan in late summer and early fall originate in the China Sea east of Formosa.

Korea Japan China Sea Formosa

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Freeman's Jewelery Entra Polaris Tr Humim Earl Hodges Fifth St Borden's Hugh F. Murray Victoria Lane Jerry Blum Blum Glenn Reynolds Andrew St Charles L. Carpenter Fairmount Ave Central Avenue Jacob Chamberlain Jr Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n Middletown, Ohio National Scout Wilson Junior College George Williams College 52Nd National Schiff Mendham N.J Adia E. Stevenson U. S United Nations Ken Nedy Andrew J. Goodcaster Eisenhower Goodpaster Democratic National Committee Charles Murphy Harry S. Truman Executive Mansion Pierre Salinger Myer Felman Gene Fay The N. Verity Connersville Methodist Church Odd Fellows, Redmen Modern ‘Woodmen W. Donald ‘Turner Louisville Frank King Muncie Quinta Browning Indianapolis Myers Gene Brown Dale Cemetery Mrs Pearl Thomas Vetzenbaum DWI Gaeden U.S Park St. & 2Nd Avenee Contral Avenue Grand Ave Gideon Rd Strand
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