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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1965
Page
2
A nationwide survey of 1 512 women, organized by the Butler County Automobile Club in Middletown, lists practical and feminine car ideas. Suggestions include one way glass for privacy, steering wheel warmers, sideward parking aids, built in vacuums and coin holders, with many proposing a chauffeur as the top wish.
Firefighters rushed to 321 Curtis Sr at 7 10 a m as Claudette Freeman 19 exclaimed baby ready. Mrs Arthur Freeman Jr delivered a girl at 7 48 a m at Middletown Hospital by ambulance. Both mother and daughter are reported fine.
The Federal Aviation Administration examined the burned wreckage of a private twin engine plane that crashed after takeoff from Wood County Airport northeast of Parkersburg. Five people died: James A. Gilkey 38 of Cincinnati board chairman of Gilkey Electric Co James McAllister 27 his brother in law Albert Dami co 45 of Cincinnati William E. Gibbs 26 of Columbus a salesman and Curtis White the pilot from Boone County Kentucky. The group had traveled from Greater Cincinnati Airport to visit a supplier’s site.
Judge Carl M. Imfeld ordered a bench warrant for Billie Joe Begley, 20, of 798 Florence Drive after he failed to appear in court on charges of second degree manslaughter and reckless driving related to the June 12 single vehicle crash near Millville that killed Paul Withrow, 38, of 761 Florence Drive. Begley, alleged driver of the car owned by Withrow, was arrested on the charges after leaving Mercy Hospital and posting bond.
A historical note explains bananas are picked while green to avoid skin ruptures as they ripen on trees. Leaving fruit to mature would cause skins to crack, inviting insects and spoilage.
Witnesses report engine trouble as the plane rose then vanished behind trees half a mile from the runway. It crashed near a construction site on Interstate 77 in a wooded area. A helicopter pilot saw three people in the burning wreckage attempting to escape. Airport officials say the plane carried a full fuel load.
Wade Wilson Jr. reported the theft of a unique custom made 22-250 rifle from his car while at Hoover Farms on Route 127 near the Butler Preble county line. He described it as the only one of its kind in the county with Mauser type action and valued at 150 dollars.
First National Bank marked its 100th anniversary with a Monday night party across locations drawing 4,000 visitors. Cake weighed 334 pounds, ice cream servings reached 3,408, 2,300 balloons were given, and 13,000 tickets were issued for prizes. Seven people won, led by Thom as B. Bailey and 17 month old Robyn Wilson who pulled winning names for clock radios. Prizes to be claimed at the registration location.
Ronald W. McGuire 21 of 2029 Woodlawn Ave was cited for failing to yield at a stop sign after a collision with Omer L. Dyas 21 of 5233 Robinson Vail Road Franklin at Highland Street and Jefferson Road. The 7:20 am crash caused 345 dollars in damage with no injuries.
Chester Waldo Booker 83 of 802 Richardson Drive died yesterday at home. Services for M r Booker will be at 2 p.m. Friday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Calling hours are tomorrow 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. He is survived by two daughters Judy and Donie of Collinsville, three brothers Arthur Charlestown W Va LeRoy Dayton Eldon San Pedro Calif, four sisters Flora Parker Ame lia Leah Cooper Am elia Lola Feck Blanchester and Fannie Kin Fayetteville, and 13 or children.
Mrs Sally Turner aged 88 of 407 Garfield Street died at 5 35 p m yesterday at Logsdon Nursing Home Hamilton after three years illness. Born in Breathitt County Kentucky she lived in Middletown 37 years. Her husband Charles died in 1934. Survived by four sons William Turner Franklin Sam Pleas Turner Middletown Shelby Sebasteen Greensburg Indiana two daughters Mrs Herbert Lenier Middletown Mrs Adrian DeBolt Largo Florida 20 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Arrangements incomplete at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home
Mrs. Clara Louise Wahlers 80 of 110 Bellemonte St. Middletown died early today at Garden Manor Nursing Home where she had been a patient about a week. Born in South Gate Ky she lived in Middletown 36 years. Survived by daughter Dorothy Wise and two grandchildren. Services Friday 10 30 a m at Wilson Memorial Home with a Christian Science reader officiating Cremation follows. Friends may call grown memorial home tomorrow 7 to 9 p m
Millard B Chandler, 58, of 11427 Heel Road, died yesterday of an apparent heart attack at home. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. tomorrow at R. C. Nein & Sons Funeral Home with burial in Williamsburg, Ohio. He had worked 17 years as a tool and die maker for Fisher Body Co. in Hamilton. Surviving are his wife Ida and five sons Denzil Williamsdale Kenneth Bobby Tommie and Millard Jr. of Hamilton and Coler.
Services for 81 year old Mrs Mattie Minnick of 847 North Main Street are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Eaton Funeral Home with Rev Curtis Strader and Rev Henry Lynd officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Dayton. Visitation is Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Minnick died Monday at Middletown Hospital. Survived by two sons Virgil Germantown and Loren Kettering and one grandchild.
Adolph Schrader 81 of 2115 Freeman Ave dies family Mass at St. Joseph's tomorrow. Mrs Anna Sexton 85 of Harrison is mourned with private services by Mrs Anna Strickler 233 S D St. Danny Hamilton 14 of 435 N Ninth St. has services at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. Frank Pierce 68 of 3701 Richard Drive to Requiem High Mass 9 a.m. tomorrow at St Ann's. Laureano Gomez 76 former president of Colombia dies after long illness in Bogota. Cleveland M Bailey 78 long-time congressman from West Virginia 3rd District dies Tuesday. Sir John Russell 92 soil science pioneer and fertilizer developer dies Tuesday. Dr Arthur W Thompson 44 UF historian and professor dies Tuesday.
Nora Mullins aged 56 of 14 North Street Trenton was taken to Middletown Hospital by Tri County Ambulance after a fall at home. She was x rayed for possible left hip and chest injuries and dismissed.
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