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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1968

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals in Monroe and Nearby Areas

Barbara Frentzel 41 long a Monroe official died of a heart attack at Middletown Hospital after earlier surviving a 1964 kidnap attempt at a local service station. Funeral at Little Family Old Regular Baptist Church Jacksonburg with burial in Tina Ky.

Monroe Barbara Frentzel Middletown Thetown Hospital Coburn Aeronca Corp Raleigh of Findlay Little Family Old Regular Baptist Church Jacksonburg Hendricks Hampton Roy Caudill Melvin Watts Tina Frentzel of Monroe Ray Freshour Edward Gnto Jim Gerald Deaton

Ray Coburn Dies at 61 in Local Hospital

Ray Coburn, 61, of 905 Wilson Street, died Saturday at Mid County Hospital after a brief illness. Born in town, he was active in local church and volunteer groups. He is survived by wife Helen, children Mark and Lisa, and a sister. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Ray Coburn Wilson

Miss Irene Sullivan 85 Dies in Middletown Area

Miss Irene C Sullivan 85 of 1512 Manchester Ave Middletown died at Garden Manor Convalescent Home at 853 am yesterday after five years of failing health She worked for P Lorillard Co born and raised in Middletown a Holy Trinity alumna Survived by sister Mrs Jane Conklin of Middletown Requiem High Mass set for 930 am Wednesday

Irene C. Sullivan Manchester Ave Garden Manor Convalescent Home Miss Sullivan P. Lorillard, Co Middletown Holy Trinity School Jane Conklin

Middletown Sends 21 to Jaycee Meet in Canton

In Canton the Ohio Jaycees Junior Champ Track and Field Meet featured 21 Middletown youths aged 9 to 17. Middletown placed third behind Dayton and Warren with 23 medals awarded to local participants. Victor Merchant and Rita Reynolds led wins in multiple events while Don Howard and others delivered strong showings across age groups.

Middletown Ohio Jaycees Canton Aba Nana Iinn Don Howard Victor Merchant Rita Reynolds Dayton Warren Joe Harris Dianne Weathers William Roberts

Rep Joe Pool Dies After collapse at Houston airport

Dallas congressman Rep. Joe Pool age 57 died after collapsing at Houston’s Southeast Memorial Hospital following an apparent heart attack. Pool a Democrat and staunch Vietnam War critic served on the House Un American Activities Committee and advocated long penalties for draft protesters. He had a Texas legislative background and served in World War II. Burial planned at Calvary Cemetery with services at Schramm Funeral Home.

Houston, Tex Joe Pool D-Tex Houston Pool House Committee On Un-American Activities Dallas Southeast Memorial Baptist Hospital Harris County Medical Examiner Johnson Vietnam North Vietnam Congress Texas Los Angeles Post Office and Civil Service Committee Washington Bethesda Naval Hospital Arlington Ravenwood Army Air Corps

Henry Fox 84 Retired Farmer Dies at Kettering Memorial

Henry Fox 84 a retired farmer from the Springboro area died Saturday at Kettering Memorial Hospital after a period of failing health. Survived by three brothers Wilfred Middletown Ernest Miamisburg Ed Dayton and two sisters Mrs A H Montgomery Franklin and Mrs Lucy Beachler Miamisburg. Services at 2 p m Wednesday Gephart Schmidt Funeral Home burial in Springboro Cemetery.

Henry Fox Miamisburg Springboro Kettering Memorial Hospital Wilfred Middletown Ernest Dayton A. H. Montgomery Franklin Lucy Beachler Gephart & Schmidt Funeral Home

Deaths: Frank Morrow 89 Waynesville Ohio

Frank Morrow 89 of Waynesville Rt 1 died yesterday at Clinton County Hospital Wilmington. Survived by wife Ethel two daughters Irma Aryl and Nancy Thompson a son Glenn two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Service p m Wednesday Stubbs Funeral Home burial Jamestown Cemetery times 4 to 7 and 9 p.m.

Waynesville Frank Morrow

Mrs. Irene Sams obituary in Waynesville

Services for Mrs. Irene Sams aged 55 of Waynesville Rt 3 will be at 1 p m tomorrow at Meyer and Boehmer Funeral Home Dayton. Burial in Woodland Cemetery. Mrs Sams died Saturday. Survived by husband George Sr two sons George Jr and Edward of Dayton father H E Bailey Lebanon two sisters Hilda Glass Alpha Janet Sollar Waynesville and three grandchildren

Ohio Penitentiary Hamilton Goldie Frazee New Vienna Robert Apgar Alfred Cain Krauth Lebanon Andrew McCullough-Hyde Ox- Jackson Ford Indiana Walter Frazee Jr Reading George Blair Hamilton Seven Mile Monroe Everett Frazee Middletown James Doris Kerby Nellie Piper Woodside Joseph Voss Friends Joseph Baker & Sons Funeral Home Walter Scott Cooley Sr Reynolds Ave Joseph R. Baker & Sons Clifford Stearns Middletown Cemetery Cooley Dayton VA Waynesville Irene Sams

Hamilton Deaths and Requiem Masses Noted

Obituaries list William Ditmeyer 87 of Fairfield Michele La Casella 74 of Mill Road and George Schrage 70 of Progress Ave with Requiem High Masses at St Mary's or St Ann's churches scheduled for upcoming mornings and Wednesdays.

William Ditmeyer Fairfield St. Ann's Church Michele la Casella Mill Road St. Mary's’ Church George Schrage St. Mary’s Church

Services Set For Hamilton War Casualty

Pfc. Wilson 18 son of Mr and Mrs Austin E Wilson of 2570 Hancock Ave will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Brown Dawson Funeral Home Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery He was killed July 8 in Quang Nam Province Vietnam.

Hamilton Military Wilson Austin E. Wilson Hancock Ave Brown Dawson Funeral Home Greenwood Cemetery Wilson Quang Nam Vietnam

Fire Reports and Casualties Across Middletown

At 7 24 a m a fire at 1506 Smith Ave injures Ella Roberts 58 treated and dismissed from Middletown Hospital. At 3 40 p m Weldon Gross 10 lies in street after bicycle fall admitted with facial abrasions in good condition. At 5 55 p m Herbert Neatherly 66 of 506 Florence St found on bench serious condition at Middletown Hospital. At 8 34 p m Cohen Brothers interior of abandoned shack fire caused by children smoking no damage.

Smith Ave Ella Roberts Middletown Hospital Vail Ave Weldon Gross Middletown Germantown Road Gregory's Steak House Herbert Neatherly Florence St Woodlawn Ave Cohen Brothers

Judges Named For Miss Middletown Area Young Republican Pageant

Five judges will select Miss Middletown Area Young Republican at the fifth annual pageant July 27 at the Elks Country Club between Middletown and Hamilton. Judges include Mrs. John D. Herbert wife of the state treasurer Donald E Lukens C William Marion president of Sorg Paper Co Mrs H B Nicholson wife of Armco Ashland Works general manager and Mrs Kathleen Wellman director of the Kathleen Wellman School of Fashion and Modeling.

Middletown

Vandals Strike New House Under Construction

James Bridges reports a break in at his Elk Creek Road home under construction near West Middletown. A box of brass doorknobs worth 37 dollars and an aluminum attic fan shutter valued at 18 dollars were stolen. Harry Mercer reports theft from his car at the Trenton Carry-Out. a box of mechanic tools worth 300 dollars was taken.

James Bridges Kalbfleisch Road Sheriff's Deputies Elk Creek Road West Middletown Harry Mercer Excelle Trenton

Man Hit With Club In Front Of Home Fight

Howard Reed 22 of 809 Maple Street was treated at hospital after a head injury from a club in front of his home around 6 30 p.m. Saturday. He said he had fought with a 20 year old youth.

Howard Reed Maple St Middletown Hospital

Diablos Motorcycle Gang Members Injured In Free For All

Three members of the Diablos motorcycle gang were hurt in a free-for-all at Ray's Reily Inn in Reily. Robert Shiflett 29 was treated for a severe knife wound as brothers Bob and David Burke 30 and 28 suffered head chest injuries. The clash followed a confrontation with an unidentified patron who warned no trouble. A gun reportedly fired. a shotgun and chain were found outside. Deputies, fire crews and police from Millville Ross Township and state patrol assisted. No arrests reported.

Hamilton Diablos Ray David Burke Azel Ave Millville Ross Township Cliff Hyde Bill Cain Robert Stewart Harold May Ron Parsley Terry Alfrey

Sergeant Foreman Receives Bronze Star in Vietnam Service

Sergeant James T. Foreman, son of Albert C. and Mrs. Foreman, was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service during Vietnam operations from April 6 1967 to March 29 1968. He is stationed at Fort Campbell Kentucky with parents listed at 4400 Sawmill Road Columbus.

Local Man Recovers After Glass Window Injury

William Bailey 21 of 2006 Grand Ave received a cult arm when he ran his arm through a glass window at home early Sunday. He was treated and dismissed from Middletown Hospital.

William Bailey Grand Ave Middletown Hospital

Tot Hurt In Fall At Home

One year old David Totten son of Mr and Mrs Fred Totten of 7049 Dalewood Road suffered facial abrasions after tumbling from a bedroom window at home.

David Totten Fred Totten Dalewood Road

Man Discharged From Hospital After Afternoon Dismissal

A patient was released from the hospital at 3 30 p m this morning following treatment. The discharge indicates recovery progress and return home plans.

Eating With False Teeth Becomes Easier By 35 Percent

Clinical tests show dentures like FASTEETH improve eating and chewing comfort by up to 35 percent. The product claims quick relief, non acidic taste, and helps control denture odor. Consumers are advised to consult dental professionals and buy at drug counters.

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