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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1971

Page

2

Obituary for LaVerne Brinkmeyer and related notices

LaVerne Brinkmeyer 65 of 909 N University Blvd died Sunday after an extended illness. Survived by husband Robert a brother John Allen of Wheaton Ill five sisters Evelyn Stutz Thelma Anstaer Katherine Gillen Vivian Gorsuch Myrna Mers funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday McCoy Leffler Funeral Home burial Woodside Cemetery memorials to American Cancer Society Middletown Butler County Unit. The town service at St Pauls United Church of Christ 2 p.m. Tuesday previously announced at McCoy Leffler. Mrs McCoy died Saturday in Hamden Conn with daughter Phyllis Barclay.

LaVerne Brinkmeyer N. University Blvd Robert John Allen Wheaton Ill Evelyn Stutz Oakwood Thelma Anstaer Trotwood Katherine Gillen Washington Court House Vivian Gorsuch Miamisburg Myrna Mers Glenview McCoy- Leffler E. Eugene Frazer Woodside Cemetery Middletown-Butler County American Cancer Society St. Paul’s

Stillborn infant daughter of Army Pfc Clive Brown

The infant daughter of Army Pfc and Mrs Clive Brown was stillborn July 22 at the Army hospital in El Paso Texas. Surviving are maternal grandparents Mrs Wilma Adams Middletown and Clarence DeHart Jr Columbus and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Evan Brown Toledo formerly of Middletown. Arrangements are incomplete at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home.

Army Pfc Clive Brown Army Hospital el Paso Tex Wilma Adams Middletown Clarence DeHart Jr Columbus Evan Brown Toledo Joseph R. Baker & Sons

Death of Melvin E. Collins in South Lebanon

Melvin E. Collins 62 of 242 E Forest Ave South Lebanon died Saturday after a brief illness at Clinton Memorial Hospital Wilmington. Survived by wife Mildred son Jack in the Air Force daughters Bonnie Sawyer Patricia Brock Lena at home brother Joe eight grandchildren. Services 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at South Lebanon Church of the Nazarene burial South Lebanon Cemetery Oswald Funeral Home hours Monday 6 to 9 p.m.

Lebanon Melvin E. Collins E. Forest Ave South Lebanon Clinton Memorial Hospital Wilmington Mildred Jack Air Force Bonnie Sawyer Patricia Brock Lena Joe Kings Mills Church of the Nazarene Oswald Funeral Home

Mrs. Nannie Hatton obituary and family note

Mrs. Nannie Hatton Franklin died Sunday at her home 113 Sycamore Street after an extended illness. Her husband Clark Hatton died in 1957. The Anglesby Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Franklin Nannie Hatton Sycamore St Clark Anglesby

Lebanon Man Drowns In Chicago

Dennis K. Smith 20 son of Gilbert and Mrs Smith Jr. of South Lebanon drowned July 18 in Lake Michigan, Chicago. Body recovered last Friday. Second year student at the American Institute of Music in Chicago. Services set for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at South Lebanon United Methodist Church with burial in Fellowship. Survived by parents four brothers Clayton Doughman and others. Oswald Funeral Home in charge. No visitations.

Lebanon Dennis K. Smith Gilbert Smith Jr McKinley St South Lebanon South Lebanon United Methodist Church Fellowship Cemetery Gilbert Robert Jack Loveland Clayton Doughman South ‘Lebanon Gilbert Smith Sr Nancy, Ky

Twirlers Win Placing Across Centerville and New Carlisle

Donna Cox took second in 13 year old beginners while Anne Given earned fifth in 12 year old beginners and fourth in 12 year old intermediate. The pair claimed second in junior duet. Robin Crouch led 13 year old beginners with first place and won the beginner twirl off and third in Miss July. Anne Given and Donna Cox also placed fourth in 12 year old beginners and Cox took second in Miss July.

U. S. Twirler’s Association Centerville New Carlisle Donna Cox Anne Given Robin Crouch

Israel to spend 70 million to improve harbors over five years

Israel plans a 70 million dollar harbor improvement program over the next five years. The investment exceeds the 55 million dollars spent in the previous decade, according to the Israeli Port Authority.

Tel Aviv Israel Israeli Port Authority

Michael O'Sullivan Dead: Autopsy Inconclusive

San Francisco reports a preliminary autopsy found no cause of death for 37 year old actor Michael O'Sullivan. William Ball and friends found his body in an apartment bedroom Saturday after failed attempts to contact him. He appeared on Broadway with Helen Hayes in The White House and starred in It's a Bird It's a Plane It's Superman. His films include You're a Big Boy Now and Hang Em High.

San Francisco Michael O'Sullivan William Ball American Conservatory Theater Company O'Sullivan Helen Hayes White House

State Tax May Cost Libraries

Ohio faces a $1.4 billion tax bill with a tax on intangible property. Finance Director Harold Hovey says $50 million annually from the tax would be replaced by funds from the personal income tax in the new measure. About $40 million goes to libraries, with the rest to county budget commissions. the replacement fund would ensure libraries lose no money.

Columbus. Ohio Harold Hovey Hovey

Nixon Veto Accusation Spurs House Public Works Bill Debate

The House Appropriations Committee accused the Nixon administration of using an unconstitutional item veto in last year's public works funding. The $4.57 billion 1972 bill for public works, power, water programs, and the Atomic Energy Commission faced critique for unrequested planning funds frozen by the administration, raising estimated costs by 73 million and reducing annual benefits by 169 million. The panel warned funds diverted from Reclamation Bureau projects and a net budget below requests but above last year’s appropriations. Key allocations include 2.27 billion for the Atomic Energy Commission and 1.42 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Atomic Energy Commission Congress Reclamation Bureau Army Corps of Engineers Bureau of Reclamation Bonneville Power Administration Southwestern Power Administration Appalachian Tennessee Valley Authority

Lockheed Flying On A Cloud Of Gloom

Washington AP Republicans grim over swift vote on Lockheed bailout and broader loan guarantees. Tower says next test today and Wednesday could push to finish before the August recess. Buckley opposes, warning of government intervention eroding market discipline as Lockheed threatens bankruptcy without $250 million in guarantees.

Washington Presiden Nixon Senate Lockheed Aircraft, Corp John Tower R-Tex William Proxmire D-Wis Lockheed Tower Shuloff James L. Buckley New York Buckley Uni

Ohio weekend highway deaths total 14 across state

Fourteen people died in separate Ohio accidents over the weekend, bringing this year’s weekend toll to 494. Victims included a farm worker and a motorcyclist, and a seven year old Clark County girl died when her car collided with a train.

Associated Press Ohio Achievelist Clark County

Black Panthers Seize Guards in New Orleans Prison

In New Orleans 12 Black Panthers and allies held two guards hostage at Parish Prison to protest conditions. Officials said inmates used homemade knives, threatened to kill if officers attacked, and demanded talks with Sheriff Hyed and Mayor Landrieu. The Panthers face trial for a September Desire Street shootout targeting five policemen.

New Orleans Parish Louis A. Hyed Jr Moon Landlieu Desire Street Criminal District Court Israel M. Augustine Jr

Big Dope Haul In Cincinnati

Two Cincinnati men faced Hamilton County Municipal Court on charges tied to a $106 000 narcotics seizure, described as among the city’s largest. Larry Colbert and Louis Serrod were arrested after federal agents and police intercepted them coming from the Greater Cincinnati Airport, with four days of stakeout cited. They faced counts of heroin and cocaine for sale and Colbert additional dolophine possession. Bail set at 30000 for Colbert and 20000 for Serrod. Authorities stopped the car on an Interstate 75 exit ramp.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Larry Colbert Louis Serrod Greater Cincinnati Florence Colbert Sherrod

Sergeant Accused of Spying in Espionage Probe

A US Air Force inquiry investigates master Sgt Raymond G De Champlain 39 held at Clark Air Base Philippines as five counts accuse him of attempting to pass classified information to Soviet diplomats in Bangkok and failing to report contacts. He served with MA C Bangkok since 1967 and was flown there from Bangkok last week.

Manila US Air Force Thailand 13Th Air Force Raymond G. de Champlain Lisbon Conn Clark Air Force Base Bangkok de Champlain U.S. Military Assistance Command U.S Air Force

Ohio Governor forms task force to aid Vietnam veterans

Gov John Gilligan to form a 40 member task force of business labor and civic leaders to boost veteran employment in Ohio. A list of about 19 000 unemployed veterans will be published by the Employment Bureau with names and addresses for employers. The unemployment rate among 20 to 24 year old Vietnam veterans stands at 14 percent.

Columbus Ohio John Gilligan Ohio Bureau of Employment Services

Greek Bazaar Likely Nets 16000 Profit At Church

The Greek Orthodox Church bazaar drew about 7000 visitors over two days despite rain. Chairman George Revelos estimates a 16000 profit, higher than two years ago, with proceeds earmarked for an educational building or air conditioning. Over 1300 beef shish kebabs were served, exceeding the 1000 expected.

George J. Revelos Efthimiou

Troop 88 Visits Hocking Hills Camp Ky-Y-Ro

Boy Scout Troop 88 spent the weekend at Camp Ky-Y-Ro near Lancaster visiting Chief Tarhe Trail Cantwell Cliffs Rock House and Old Man's Cave state parks. Scoutmaster Bob Hannah and assistants Jim Fate and John Bartlett led the group.

Boy Scout Troop 88 Ky-Y-Ro Lancaster Hocking Hills Chief Tarhe Cantwell Cliffs Rock House Old Man’s Cave Jay Blount Ron Fitzgerald Joe Greco Randy Hannah Charles Layne Russ Mikesell Russ ‘Reynolds Paul Rick ‘Robinson Rick Schleiger Bob Hannah Jim Fate John Bartlett

Round Town Round Town Fashion and Home Finds

Curated tips on moonlit photography and beauty creams. Merle Norman moisturizer touted as a light weight daytime night serum. Fashion previews from Filsons with camel hair coats promotion at 89 dollars. Pickwick Shoppe opens after vacation with gifts for brides and worldly items. Aquarium hobby, 10 gallon tank for 4.89, plus tropical fish. Hair care products from L Oreal Breck Clairol at Booth Drugs Inc. Office Out Fitting stacks metal chairs on sale and Norris Music rental plan for instruments with teachers available for the new school year.

Booth Drugs Inc L’oreal Breck Clairol Booth

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Melvin EF. Collins Mrs Francis McCoy Frances McCoy Mid DODDS Pkwy 14Th Ave Charles Bud) Steller Mer S. Lebanon Chicago Twirlers Place John P. Lohan Louisville Ascension Catholic Church Jefferson County Jobs Bill Nixon House Singer Sein Clay Anne Esner Ines Ware Singer Rademark Singer Company Middletown Shopping Plaza Surgery Eeeer Toes — Meee London Hospital and Medical John Dobrozsi Jr Ins., Inc First Ave Father Milton Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Round Town Bender Pickwick Norris
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