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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1963

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Rites Wednesday For Victim Of Drowning

Donald Ray Rodehaver, 15, son of Mr and Mrs William Rodehaver of 3503 Glencoe Ave, will have 2 pm service at Anglesby Funeral Home Franklin and burial in Woodhill Cemetery Franklin. He drowned Sunday afternoon in the Miami River near the Middletown Canoe Club Hospital about nine hours after birth. Surviving are his parents three brothers the paternal Garber grandparents and maternal grandparents. Graveside services were held today at Greemound Cemetery New Madison. Arrangements by Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home.

Donald Ray Rodehaver William Rodehaver Glencoe Ave Anglesby Funeral Home Franklin Woodhill Cemetery Miami River Middletown Marke Rickey Timmey DeWit Garber Ilo Hollinger New Madison Greemound Cemetery Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home

Infant Tracy Garber Died in Middletown

Infant Tracy Alan Garber, son of Mr and Mrs Rex Garber of Farmersville Rt 1, died at 5 05 p m yesterday in Middletown.

Tracy Alan Garber Rex Garber Farmersville Rt. 1 Middletown

Ohio Patrol Wins Police Traffic Supervision Award

The International Association of Chiefs of Police named the Ohio Highway Patrol for an outstanding achievement award in police traffic supervision. Ohio was one of eight states honored, with Cincinnati Lakewood East Cleveland and Reading in Hamilton County recognized among Ohio cities.

Columbus International Association of Chiefs of Police Ohio Highway Patrol Ohio Cincinnati Stanley R. Schrotel Chiefs’ Association Lakewood Cleveland Reading Hamilton County

Boys Drown In Lake Erie

In Cleveland two youths died in Lake Erie within four hours. Kenneth Conroy age seven disappeared at Edgewater Park and was later found face down by an off duty patrolman. Thomas Oglesby age one vanished while swimming near East 55th Street and Memorial Shoreway. the Coast Guard recovered his body hours later.

Cleveland Kenneth Conroy Thomas Oglesby Lake Erie Conroy Edgewater Park Steve Oglesby East 55Th Street Memorial Shoreway Coast Guard

Fire Damage at Oster Manufacturing in Wickliffe

A flash fire in a master transformer at Oster Manufacturing Co in Wickliffe caused about 10000 dollars in damage on Monday. The incident occurred near Painesville Ohio as firefighters responded to the blaze.

Painesville, Ohio Oster Manufacturing Co Wickliffe Monday

Mary Cumberland Rites Held In Lebanon

Mrs. Mary Cumberland 87 died yesterday at Westview Nursing Home. Survived by two daughters Mrs Karl Lietzenmeyer of Lebanon and Mrs Herbert Doederick of St. Petersburg Fla. six sons Floyd Temple Long Beach Calif Lester Bell Joseph Waverly N Y and Grover Newport Ky. two brothers Forest and Dr J H Ross. 21 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. Services 2 p m Thursday Oswald Memorial Home Lebanon with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow after 4 p m.

Lebanon Mary Cumberland Westview Karl Lietzenmeyer Herbert Doederick St. Petersburg Fla Floyd Temple Long Beach Calif Lester Bell Joseph Waverly N. Y Grover Temple Newport Forest J. H. Ross Kentucky Oswald Lebanon Cemetery Memorial Home

Obituaries Notice for Morton, John, Wiseman Services

Obituaries list Glen L Morton aged 67 of Millville Avenue with a 2 p.m. service tomorrow. Goldie May John aged 73 with a service today. Raymond P Wiseman aged 72 formerly of Hamilton to have a Requiem High Mass at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St Stephen's Church.

Glen L. Morton Millville Ave Proeschel Goldie May John Ross Young Raymond P. Wiseman Hamilton St. Stephen's Church

Norwegian envoy Morgenstierne dies at 75

Washington AP reports Wilhelm Munthe de Morgenstierne former Norwegian ambassador to the United States from 1942 to 1958 and dean of the Washington diplomatic corps died Monday Born in Oslo he first came to the United States in 1920 as an attaché He served as ambassador for 16 years and played a leading role in U S diplomatic circles.

Washington (Ap Wihelm Munthe de Morgenstierne United States Norway Washington Diplomatic Corps Oslo Norweign Legation Baltimore Harry F. Zwinggi Civic Baltimore Association of Commerce Association Chamber of Commerce of Greater Pittsburgh Miami-Dade County Fla.) Chamber of Commerce Export Association of America Pittsburgh

KC Days At Doty House Observes Knights Week

Doty House marks Knights of Columbus Days. contributions have been received from Middletown Council 1610.

Doty Doty House Knights of Columbus Middletown Council 1610

Armco Metallurgy Division Names Two Promotions

Armco Steel Corp announces two promotions in the Armco Division effective August 1. L F Weitzenkorn becomes director quality and metallurgy and Eli Komnenovich becomes chief metallurgist reporting to Weitzenkorn. Both bring decades of Armco experience and advanced degrees in chemical engineering.

Armco Armco Steel Corp C. W. Verity Jr L. F. Weitzenkorn Eli Komnenovich Weitzenkorn Verity Komnenovich University of Cincinnati

Jake Factor Becomes U S Citizen After Tax Case

Jake Factor known as Jake the Barber took the oath as a United States citizen before Judge Leon R. Yankwich in Los Angeles. The 70 year old ex convict turned philanthropist, who faced a prior income tax evasion case, was praised for rehabilitation. Immigration actions were dropped after a presidential pardon. Factor moved to California in 1949 and built wealth in real estate and insurance while donating millions to charity.

Los Angeles John F Jake the Barber Factor United States U.S Yankwich Immigration Service Kennedy California

Sino-Soviet Trade Declines Noted By U S Agency

Washington AP The Agriculture Department reports roughly a 50 percent drop in trade between the Soviet Union and Communist China since 1959. It cites droughts in China as a factor and notes reduced exports of machinery equipment rolled steel and pipe while China seeks more non Communist partners for imports.

Washington Agriculture Department Soviet Union Communist China

Ohio Gets First Nip Of Windfall

Columbus AP Ohio begins receiving the first $35 million windfall for the general fund under a new law shifting the 3 percent utility excise tax to quarterly payments in April July September and December. The move aims for steadier state revenue, with about half normally going to local poor relief.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio John J. Herbert Herbert

Soviet Union Proposes 1965 UN General Assembly Summit

The Soviet Union proposes a 1965 summit of the U N General Assembly. Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko sent a letter to Secretary General U Thant requesting heads of state attend the assembly to mark International Cooperation Year, the 20th anniversary of the founding of the U S.

United Nations N.Y Soviet Union U.N. General Assembly Andrei Gromyko U Thant General Assembly U.S

Fire destroys Fun House at Palisades Amusement Park

The interior of the Fun House at Palisades Amusement Park in Fort Lee New Jersey was destroyed by fire. Park manager Anna Cook estimated damages around a quarter million dollars. Fire Chief James F McGraw of Cliffside Park said a short circuit likely started the blaze. Mrs Cook said the park would reopen today as scheduled across the river from Manhattan.

Fort Lee

Champion Papers Reports June Quarter Earnings Rise

Champion Papers Inc says net income for the quarter ended June 30 was 3,821,762, up 16,000 from 3,805,340 in the same period 1962. Earnings were 60 cents a share in both years.

Champion Hamilton, Ohio Champion Papers Inc

No Clues To Bandit At Franklin

A masked bandit looted about 25 dollars from the Spur service station in Franklin before fleeing on foot toward the nearby railroad tracks. Police report the man wore dark clothes and a bandana, stood about six feet tall and weighed around 180 pounds. Don Drake, the attendant, said he was washing the pavement when the incident occurred.

Franklin Don Drake Drake

August Draft Call For 21 Men

Twenty one Butler County men will be called for induction in August as the Ohio Selective Service headquarters in Columbus reports. The youngest eligible must be 22 by August 1 unless volunteering. The August call totals 1 095, highest for the year, with July at 590 and last August at 378. County allocations include Warren 6, Preble 2, and Montgomery 49. Honeybees perform about 80 percent of insect pollination.

Butler Armed Services Ohio Selective Service Columbus Warren County Preble County Montgomery County

Five Causes For Odor In Franklin Council Advised

Franklin city managers outlines five odor sources including sludge along Clear Creek, stagnant water, wastes from Logan-Long Plant, and nearby farm lands. He calls for rechanneling and quick water flow, while Logan-Long officials pledge private cleanup. A union fringe benefits request is tabled as ordinances would need rewriting. A traffic light at Second Street and Millard Avenue is approved.

Franklin New City William Schuchart Schuchart Clear Creek Logan-Long Anthony Wayne School Logan - Long Frank Harbach Second Street Rt. 73 Millard Avenue Council

Woman found dead in berry patch near home

Cleveland AP reports the body of 81 year old Mrs Lucy Menke of Middleburgh Heights was found Monday night in a blackberry patch 600 feet from her home. Her husband last saw her walking toward the garden. police say no foul play is evident.

Cleveland Lucy Menke Middleburgh Heights

Youth Dies In Crash Near YOUNGSTOWN Ohio

Robert Clerk aged 16 from Hubbard was killed in a two car collision on U S 62 while a car driven by Martin Sarahs 17 also of Hubbard was involved. The article notes Guadalupe Peak as Texas highest point at 8751 feet.

Robert Clerk Hubbard U.S. 62 Martin Sarahs

Victor E LeRoy joins Miller Insurance Agency office

Marty Miller announces Victor E LeRoy joins Miller Insurance Agency at 134 N Verity Parkway to specialize in personal lines insurance. He will tailor home auto and other coverages to family needs and invites calls at 423 6549 and visits to the new Miller Insurance, Inc. office.

Marty Miller Victor E. LeRoy Miller Insurance Agency N. Verity Parkway LeRoy Victor Miller Insurance, Inc

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