Storms Bring Temporary Relief To Heat Belt Nation
Storms crossed scattered sections of the heat belt delivering brief relief from stifling heat across the eastern two thirds of the country. Deaths from the long heat wave climbed toward 196 with hundreds hospitalized for exhaustion. Cities like St Louis and parts of Illinois reported dozens of fatalities, while New York City set a July 13 record. Temperatures soared with 106 in St Louis and 113 in Little Rock and Memphis enduring several days of 100 plus heat. Tornadoes and thunderstorms followed the heat, damaging lines, trees, and buildings near Rockford and Indianapolis, injuring workers at Speedway.
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Deaths and Funerals Dr Caudill Dies Pastor Here 40 Years
Dr Rodney Caudill 74 of 10 Arcadia Drive retired pastor of Crawford Street First Church of God died at Middletown Hospital. He began ministry in 1918, with full time work from 1921 after leaving railroad and postal telegraph. Surviving include wife Eleanor three sons and two daughters. Services Saturday at Crawford Street First Church of God with burial at Caudill Thacker Cemetery Indian Fields Ky. Flowers to memorial fund at the church. Mrs Susie Gabbard 78 of 1050 Ross Ave services tomorrow.
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Frank Farrell 81 Former Middletown Resident Dies
Frank Farrell 81 formerly of Middletown died at 3 15 p m yesterday at Powell Nursing Home Hamilton He resided at 315 N Clinton St before moving to the nursing home Born in Cincinnati he lived most of his life in Middletown No immediate survivors Requiem High Mass 9 am Saturday Holy Trinity Church Burial Woodside Cemetery Friends may call Schramm Funeral Home tomorrow 7 9 p m Rosary tomorrow 7 30 p m
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Franklin Wilber Pancake Dies After Heart Attack in Ohio
Wilber Pancake 68 of Findlay died after a heart attack at a daughter's home in Middletown. He was a retired King Powder Co. salesman born in South Charleston. Survived by wife Edith two daughters Mrs Burts and Mrs Rebecca Shafer of Alexandria Va a brother Oliver of Grosse Pointe Mich and two grandchildren. Services and burial in South Charleston arranged by Ingling Funeral Home Eaton Funeral Home local arrangements.
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Grosse Point
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Mary Kelly 88 Dies at 527 North Street
Mrs. Mary Kelly aged 88 died at her home on 527 North Street after a long illness. Survived by two daughters and a son, funeral arrangements will be announced by the Hamilton funeral home.
Tower Blowdown Forces WPFB Off Air Then Restored
WPFB's 300 foot broadcast tower was blown down in yesterday's storm forcing the station off the air at 3 40 p m An emergency crew restored service by night on a temporary tower at reduced power 50 technicians worked through the night A second tower was erected and full power resumed FM left on a temporary tower since 1947 the original tower era noted by News Director Robert Cordray.
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Industrial Mishap Kills Canton Man
A Canton man was killed in Cleveland when metal particles burst from a grinding wheel struck his chest and abdomen. The accident occurred Wednesday and involved immediate medical responders. Authorities investigated the machine and safety practices at the shop.
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Chicago Riots Hit West Side Again
Chicago faced a second night of violence as mobs of youths attacked two West Side neighborhoods. Twenty suspects were arrested for assault or disorderly conduct, dozens detained and released, while many police officers and residents were injured. Fire bombs sparked blazes and stores were looted as hydrants fueled clashes along Roosevelt Road near the Loop.
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Reformatory Term Ordered for Williams in Court
A 22 year old Middletown man Lonnie Williams received concurrent sentences in Common Pleas Court Judge Arthur J. Fieh rer. Williams was given 90 days in jail on larceny by trick charges and the reformatory for probation violation after violating a five year probation from March 9 for five forgery counts by stealing personal checks from Walter C. Baker and cashing them at local markets.
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