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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1963

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals John F Hurr 76 Middletown Plumber

John F Hurr 76 of 303 Young St died on arrival at Middletown Hospital after five years of ill health He was born in Middletown and worked 50 years as a plumber most recently for Ray Slack Plumbing Co He was a member of Local 510 St Johns Church Holy Name Society Catholic Knights of Ohio and Knights of St John He is survived by his wife Mary three sons Carl and John of Middletown Anthony of Cincinnati two daughters Frances Riedel of Cincinnati and Mary Otte of Middletown a sister Miss Marie Harr and 18 grandchildren Requiem High Mass 9:30 am Wednesday at St Johns Church burial at Calvary Cemetery Call hours Schramm Funeral Home tomorrow Rosary 7:30 pm tomorrow Brothers Squelin and Tammy paternal grandparents Arch Gabbard Ricetown KY maternal Everett Ombs California and Mrs Virgie Lynch Norwood.

John F. Hurr Young St Middletown Hospital Mr. Hurr Middletown Ray Slack Plumbing Co St. John's Church Holy Name Society Catholic Knights of Ohio Knights of St. John Mary Carl John Anthony Cincinnati Frances Riedel Mary Otte Marie Harr St. John’s Church Calvary Cemetery Schramm Funeral

Infant’s Graveside Service Held in Trenton

Graveside services for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Black Gabbard were held at 10 a m in Woodside Cemetery Trenton with Rev Richard Rodda officiating Arrangements were by Mc Coy Leffler Funeral Home The child was stillborn Saturday at Middletown Hospital Surviving are the parents five sisters Joan Judy Annette Jac

Black Gabbard Third St Trenton Woodside Cemetery Richard Rodda McCoy - Leffler Funeral Home Middletown Hospital Joan Judy Annette Jac

The Progress of Seat Belts in 1960s Cars

A brief feature urges buying quality seat belts for 1963 cars. It cites rising popularity to 6.9 percent of vehicles and notes many drivers neglect usage. Medical authorities say belts could avert over a third of fatal injuries.

Services for Cheryl Powell 13 in Oregonia

Cheryl Lynn Powell daughter of Mr and Mrs Fritz Powell of Oregonia Rt 1 will be buried at Miami Cemetery Corwin. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at Church of God calling today 2 to 9 pm at Stubbs Funeral Home Waynesville. She died when a tractor she was driving crashed into a ditch and ran over her. Survived by parents four sisters Wanda Isaacs Sandra Dalymple Pamela Powell Karen Stevens and grandparents.

Oreconia Cheryl Lynn Powell Fritz Powell Oregonia Rt. 1 Church of God Miami Corwin Stubbs Waynesville Wanda Isaacs Sandra Dalymple Middletown Pamela Powell Karen Stevens Milford Del

Notable Deaths Across the Nation This Week

AP reports include Sidney W. Winslow Jr aged 83, chairman of Boston Herald Traveler Corp and former United Shoe Machinery Corp leader, dying Sunday. Rear Adm. Gilbert J. Rowelliff, 81, US Navy retiree who advised Presidents Roosevelt and Taft, died after illness. Gilbert J. Fenix, 48, petroleum storage pioneer and partner in Fenix and Sisson Inc., died Saturday of a heart attack. Francis Drake, 77, early Boy Scout from Britain, said to be in Baden-Powell's first troop, died Sunday in Ulster Pennsylvania.

Boston Sidney W. Winslow Jr Boston Herald-Traveler Corp United Shoe Machinery Corp Washington Gilbert J. Roweliff USN Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft Wilmington Del Gilbert J. Fenix Fenix and Sisson Inc Tulsa Okla Joplin Ulster Francis Drake Robert Baden- Powell Great Britain Drake Devonshire England

Obituary notices list services for several local residents

Emily Mae Vance 33 of Headgates Road services today Arnold Asher 66 of Hamilton-Mason Road services 2 pm tomorrow Henry A Grimner 87 of Prog ress Ave services 10 30 am Wednesday Frank F Mehl 88 formerly of Resor Road services 2 pm Mrs Abba Schlemmer 84 of Robinson Road services 2 pm Thursday Charles V Sasser 57 of Shu er Ave services 2 pm Wednesday

Emily Mae Vance Headgates Road Webb Arnold Asher Hamilton - Mason Road Henry A. Grimner Progress Ave Frank F. Mehl Resor Road Abba Schlemmer Robinson Road Charles V Sasser Shuer Ave Brown - Dawson

Film on Alaska to be shown at Civitan Club meeting

A film on Alaska supplied by Armco International will be shown at tomorrow noon’s Civitan Club meeting at the Manchester Motor Inn. Delegates William Tilton and George Knapp will report on the Civitan International convention in Indianapolis last week.

Alaska Armco International Civitan Club Manchester Motor Inn William Tilton George Knapp Civitan International Indianapolis

Lakes Huron Michigan Deeper Drop Versus Lake Superior

The report notes lakes Huron and Michigan sit more than 21 feet below Lake Superior in water levels, indicating a significant disparity in the Great Lakes region.

Lakes Huron Michigan Lake Superior

Taft Signals Possible Senate Run in 1964

Rep. Robert Taft Jr. of Ohio indicated a possible bid for the Senate in 1964 but said he would not decide until after the current Congress session. He preferred the Senate to Ohio’s governorship and cited his interest in the legislative branch. He also discussed the Republican presidential contest and praised Sen. Thruston Morton as aligning with the party’s current stance.

New York Robert Taft Jr Ohio U.S. Senate Congress Taft NBC Meet the Press Senate Sen Thruston Morton

Ohio-born producer Janney dies at 80 in New York

Russell Janney born in Wilmington Ohio and a Broadway producer of The Vagabond King who co authored later novel Miracle of the Bells died at age 80 from natural causes in his New York apartment. His Vagabond King opened 1925 with a 500 performance Broadway run and multiple road companies.

New York Russell Janney Janney Pennsylvania Wilmington Ohio

Elderly Woman Missing After Weekend Walk Near Lake Abram

Mrs Armin Menke an 81 year old 4 foot 4 inch 65 pound resident left her Middleburg Heights home Saturday night and disappeared toward a garden by Lake Abram Swamp. Police searched the area for two hours Saturday night and most of Sunday but found no clue.

Cleveland (Ap Armin Menke

Retired Episcopal Clergyman Succumbs

Cleveland AP reports the death of the 92 year old Rev. William V. Edwards a longtime Episcopal chaplain who served hospitals and penal institutions in greater Cleveland for 42 years and held 62 years in the ministry. Funeral services are planned.

Cleveland William V. Edwards Episcopal Greater

Rotary To Hear Frank McCormick In Hamilton

Frank McCormick former Cincinnati Reds first baseman and WLW T television figure will address a combined Rotary gathering of Middletown and Hamilton at LeSourdsville Lake dining room tomorrow at 12 10. He will share Major League ball experiences.

Frank McCormick Cincinnati Reds Wlw-T Middletown Hamilton LeSourdsville Lake

Mrs Lily C West former Ohio cosmetology chief dies

Mrs Lily C West 52 of Columbus former chairman and executive secretary of the Ohio Board of Cosmetology and beauty salon operator died Saturday in Crant Hospital Columbus.

Columbus, Ohio Lily C. West Columbus The Ohio Board of Cosmetology Crant Hospital

Attire Sought for Gay Nine Era Melodrama Cast

Middletown Actors Playhouse seeks loan of period garments for Lily the Felons Daughter at old South School Aug 3 to 11. Women need bloomers waist 25 gowns ostrich fan suit with hat skirt shoes Salvation Army lassie gear. Men need 38–42 suits, sport outfits, fur coats hats, snowshoes, monocle, high collars, wide ties, and a villain outfit with cape and large hat. Contact Mrs. L. Wilson Lindy Road this week.

Middletown Actors Playhouse Lily Old South School Salvation Army Playhouse Group L. Wilson Lindy Road

Dip forecast for steel continues eighth straight drop

Cleveland AP reports Steel magazine projects another weekly dip in steel output, with operations around 65 percent of capacity and weekly production under 2,020,000 ingot tons. For the month shipments may fall 15 to 20 percent from last month, with August down 10 to 15 percent and September uncertain.

Cleveland (Ap Steel Magazine

Hodges Jr. Dies at 103 Oldest USMA Graduate

Stamford Connecticut Major General Henry Clay Hodges Jr aged 103 the oldest living graduate of the United States Military Academy died at his home in Stamford AP reports. He died today. Hodges served as a distinguished army general and the longest lived graduate of West Point. He was born in 1849 and had a career spanning several decades. His death marks the passing of a noted military figure and alumnus.

Stamford, Conn Henry Clay Hodges Jr U.S. Military Academy

Teacher Mum On Link With Rackets Figure

Allene Leonards a 24 year old second grade teacher told sheriff's deputies she was with rackets figure Alex Birns until shortly before the murder of investment promoter Marvin Gold. She has retained attorney James R Willis who previously represented Birns and Gold. Detectives say she could be called to testify at the inquest into Golds death.

Cleveland Allene Leonards Sheriff's Deputies Alex Shondor Marvin Gold Hir Birns Cleveland Plain Dealer James R. Willis Willis Gold Common Pleas Court Miss Leonards Garfield Park Garfield Heights

Shot Wounds OU Senior Near Athens Campus

Ohio University senior Gaylord M. Johnson Jr. 20 of Columbus is in fair condition after a gunshot wound to the groin while Johnson and Barbara Strasser were walking in a wooded area near the Athens campus. Deputies say Michael Bachman 19 and John E. Lucas 19 were practicing with rifles and shotguns. Bachman says the incident was accidental.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio University Gaylord M. Johnson Jr Columbus Athens Johnson Barbara Strasser Sheltering Arms Mt. Carmel Sam Buffington Michael Bachman Berea John E.lucas Bachmann

Stricken State Officer Critical After Heart Attack

State Personnel Director Wayne Ward, 54, of Columbus, is in critical condition at University Hospital after a heart attack while watching a movie at a drive in theater. Ward was appointed by Governor Rhodes earlier this year, succeeding James T. Welsh who served under former Governor DiSalle.

Columbus Ohio Wayne Ward University Hospital Ward James A. Rhodes James T. Welsh Michael V. DiSalle

Kennedy Ignores Tender Back On Golf Course

President Kennedy returns to work after a weekend display of golfing with little back pain. He played three rounds at Hyannisport as talks with aides and guests, including Julius Nyerere, continued. The nuclear deal details with Canada and the Pearson talks were reportedly close to an exchange of notes.

Kennedy Tender Hyannisport Mass Hyannisport Club Washington Julius Nyerere Tanganyika

Quit Not Chandler Defies Retirement at 65 in Kentucky

A. B. Happy Chandler declined quitting as he reached 65 on Sunday in Versailles Kentucky. He told friends on his lawn that they would stand up and fight again as the two term Kentucky governor, former U.S. senator and former baseball commissioner ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for governor in the May 28 primary.

Versailles A.B

Van Domineck Elected CO By Legion Post 231

Van Domineck of 612 Louis Place Middletown is the new commander of Blythe Williams Post 231 of the American Legion. He was named at a Sunday meeting held at the post home 836 Eighth Ave, with Willard Jones as first vice commander and Theodore Gregory as second vice commander also elected along with other officers and an executive committee.

van Domineck Louis Place Middletown Dan Dixson C. Baldwin James Hunter Joel Bailey

Refuge for Chased Campers Reached After 60 Hour Flight

About 70 summer campers and counselors fled violence at a Blue Ridge camp in North Carolina and reached Camp Midvale near Ringwood New Jersey in three buses one with bullet holes. Local sheriffs blamed a mob angered by alleged free love nudity and integration at Summerlane Camp Rosman NC.

Ringwood N.J Blue Ridge Mountains North Carolina Camp Midvale Summerlane Rosman N.C C. R. McCall

Firestone raise prices across tire lines in 1963 plan

Akron Ohio Firestone Tire announces price increases of 2.2 to 3 percent on most passenger truck off the highway tractor implement industrial tires and tubes effective Friday. CEO Raymond C. Firestone says the move could lift 1963 net income and may set a pattern for the industry. The hike follows a November rise of 3 to 6 percent and Firestone remains a major OE and replacement tire supplier near Goodyear.

Akron, Ohio Firestone Tire & Rubber Firestone Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co

Wounded Boy Glenn Barnhorn Improves to Fair

Glenn Barnhorn a 13 year old boy from Hamilton is improving and in fair condition at Mercy Hospital. He was hospitalized after a stray bullet lodged in his head while boating with his parents on the Miami River north of Hamilton on July 7.

Hamilton Glenn Barnhorn Mercy Hospital Glenn Donald Barnhorn Armistead Drive Miami River

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Squelin Tammy Vernon Roger Arch Gabbard Ricetown Everett Ombs California Virgie Lynch Norwood Infant Gabbard Bill Howe MGR Howe Motor CO Central Ave Cheryl L. Powell Civitan Valdes Pittsburgh Wallhide Pittsburgh A. US Parsee Ts Rotary Kennett’s Firth Magee Bigelow Roxbury Ett’s Franklin, Ohio Steel Carl Delay Okwood Toledo Delau United States Canada Ken Nedy Lester B. Pearson Hyannis Port Pearson Edward H. Kennedy Massachusetts Stephen Smith David Ormsby- Gore Paul Red) Fay Navy Chandler Legion U.S U. S. Self Service Union Sanitary Grand Staten Island (N.Y the Herald of Freedom McCall George von Hilsheimer von Hilsheimer Firestone Ops Christian Science Reading Room Mary Baker Eddy Oxfords & Casuals Dean Eyent Eddie Stigler
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