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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1964

Page

2

Elizabeth Moore dies after 60 years in Middletown

Mrs Elizabeth Moore 96 of Middletown Rt 1 died at Middletown Hospital where she had been a patient since June 25 She came from Hazelgreen Ky and had lived in Middletown 60 years Survived by husband Jo an died 1931 a daughter Mrs Delbert Dorothy Mann and four other daughters a son Earl 22 grandchildren 39 great grandchildren 7 great great grandchildren Funeral at 2 p m Wednesday at Joseph R Baker Sons Funeral Home Rev W E Morgan to officiate Burial Woodside Cemetery Friends may call 2 5 and 7 9 p m Tuesday

Elizabeth Moore Middletown

Mrs. Roe 87 Former Midhletown Resident Dies

Mrs. Ralph B. Roe 87 formerly of Midhletown died at 1 45 pm yesterday at Murray Hill Nursing Home Worthing. The death leaves grieving family and signifies a longstanding community member. (Note: If more names, dates, or places appear in the source, include them to boost entity density.)

Ralph B. Roe Midhletown Murray Hill Worthing CHEKS Cheks Ecost

Blotz Teeth Tale Warns Against Bargain Blues

A dentist quoted price tale shows Blotz buying teeth for $50, then recalling a near danger when a shark and barracuda baring teeth chase him. The joke contrasts bargain pricing with true value and dealer integrity in buying decisions.

Powe Blotz

Pioneer area woman Minnie Whitington dies at 77

Mrs Minnie Whitington 77 of tée Arnold Drive died at 2 25 am yesterday in Middletown after a lengthy illness. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Mary Koegler of her home and Mrs Pearl Allen of Little Rock Ark a son Marsh of Clovis NM ten children and one great grandchild plus six brothers John Hulsey of Little Rock Jack and Andrew Hulsey of Mt Ida Ark Paul Hulsey of Norman Ark Truitt Hulsey of Texarkana Ark and Joe Hulsey of California The family note she had been a patient since July 17.

Minnie Whitington Tée Arnold Drive Middletown Hospital Mary Koegler Pearl Allen Little Rock Ark Marsh Clovis N. M John Hulsey Jack and Andrew Hulsey Mt. Ida Paul Huls

Funeral notice for Berton C Wittenmyer in Findlay

Berton C Wittenmyer eight father of Miss Esther Wittenmyer of 3301 Roosevelt avenue died yesterday at Garden Minor Suring Home Rich mat Creat dine pat children. Services will be held at 1:3 pm Wednesday at the Coldren Funeral Home in Findlay. Burial will be in Findlay.

B. C. Wittenmyer Berton C Wittenmeyer Esther Wittenmyer Roosevelt Ae Garden Minor Suring Richmat Creat Coldren Funeral Home Findlay

Deaths Elsewhere Summary of Obituaries

Dr. Hector R. Skifter 63 a scientist helped develop military weapons and defense tools died in a Manhattan hospital. He was born in Austin Minnesota and led wartime work on an air borne magnetometer for sub sea detection and electronic countermeasures against German missiles. Sir John Latham 36 former chief justice of Australia High Court died after brief illness. He served as chief justice 61 years and was Japan minister before WWII. Sherwood Lett 68 chief justice of British Columbia died at home after a long illness. born in Iroquois Ontario named chief justice in 1955.

Manhasset N. Y Hector R. Skifter Skifter Austin Minn Melbourne Australia John Latham High Court of Australia Latham Japan Vancouver B. C Sherwood Lett British Columbia Lett Iroquois Ont

Fires Damaged Two Cars Causing 150 Dollars in Loss

An estimated 150 dollars in damage occurred from two car fires overnight. A cigarette ignited a seat in a car driven by Robert Gates at 1328 Grove Street, burning in front of 1511 Yankee Road for 100 dollars. A second blaze in a Flo Aramos vehicle at 1607 Jefferson sparked 50 dollars of damage at Clark Street and Jefferson Avenue. Catharine Rupp, 52, of 28 Aberdeen Drive, needed aid for breathing and was treated by a doctor.

Robert Gates Grove St Yankee Road Flo Aramos Jefferson Clark Street Jefferson Avenue Catharine Rupp Aberdeen Drive

Retired Armco Man Samuel Palumbo Dies at 72

Samuel Palumbo 72 of 1808 Logan Ave died at 1 50 pm yesterday at Middletown Hospital after 11 weeks illness. Born in Bari Italy he lived in Middletown since 1912. He retired in 1960 from Armco Steel Corp power house and belonged to Armco Veterans Club. Survived by four sons James Frank three daughters Sister Rose Cecilia OSF Sister Mary Grace OSF Miss Theresa Palumbo a brother Cosmo Italy and five grandchildren. Requiem High Mass set for 9 am Wednesday at St John s Church with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call Schramm Funeral Home tomorrow 2 5 and 7 9 pm Rosary 7 30 pm tomorrow.

Samuel Palumbo Logan Ave Middletown Hospital Mr. Palumbo Bari Italy Middletown Armco Steel Corp Armco Veterans Club James Ae Frank Rose Cecilia OSF Indianapolis Mary Grace St. Louis Theresa Palumbo Cosmo St. John’s Church Woodside Cemetery Schramm Funeral

Lawrence In Hospital For Tests

Herman H. Lawrence, principal-elect of Middletown High, is in Indianapolis Methodist Hospital for tests. His heart tests from the previous week were negative. He became ill July 19 during extreme heat and is expected to return to duties by the week of August 3.

Herman H. Lawrence Middletown High School Indianapolis Methodist Hospital Lawrence Middletown High Howard Cromwell

Post 218 Wins Duffy Award for 2nd Time

Middletown American Legion Post 218 won the Father John R. Duffy annual Service to God and Country Award for a second consecutive year at the state convention in Cincinnati. Chaplain Hobart Hopper led the post activity. E. M. Rains received the Ohio Department commander's award for membership recruitment. The Post auxiliary earned four awards including for membership, child welfare, veterans rehabilitation and community service, plus history and music promotion citations. The auxiliary incorporated as a new entity. Mrs. Lee McElroy was elected state auxiliary president. Delegates included Mrs. Vernon McKinney, Mrs. Lester Kincaid, and Mrs. Jess Border.

Middlettown American Legion Father John R. Duffy Auxiliary of American Legion Cincinnati Lee McElroy Jefferson Middletown Vernon McKinney Lester Kincaid Jess Border

Obituary notices for Edwards and Leeds

George Robert Edwards age 79 of 737 Maple Ave. will have services at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Everett Leeds age 89 of 1248 Campbell Ave. will have services at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. Webb obituary notices provide the times and residences.

George Robert Edwards Maple Ave Webb Everett Leeds Campbell Ave

Christmas in July at Altavista church

In Altavista Virginia the Central Baptist Church held its third annual Christmas in July observance to emphasize religious meaning over commercialism. Rev C Norman Bennett led a Luke reading and sermon on The Meaning of Christmas with a poem by Sid Stapleton highlighting commercial aspects, as attendees described the July 26 service as sacred and worshipful despite the unusual mid-summer timing.

Altavista, Va Altavista Central Baptist Church C. Norman Bennett Caesar Augustus Bennett Sid Stapleton

No Incident As 33 Arrive To Help Raymond Plant

Arriving by two chartered buses, 35 supervisory and technical workers from Albermarle and Ethyl Corp. divisions reached the strike bound Raymond Bay Co plant in Middletown to aid production. Police sent three cruisers to prevent trouble while a company spokesman said the entrants would assist in reaching 100 percent summer capacity. A Raymond official said the temporary staff would operate as substitutes due to ongoing commitments. The union stated it would not seize on the move, though a spokesman claimed threats against workers by supervisors. Police noted two minor incidents connected to the picket line, including claims of agitation at the gate.

Albermarle Ethyl Corp Raymond Bay. Co Middletown Raymond John T. Walton Raymond Bay Co Robert Riley

Banker Edward W Barker toSpeak at Civitan Club Meeting

Edward W. Barker president of the First National Bank will conduct a question and answer session on the film Money On the Move the Federal Reserve Today at the Civitan Club meeting tomorrow noon at Manchester Motor Inn. George Knapp is program chairman.

Edward W. Barker First National Bank Federal Reserve Today Civitan Club Manchester Motor Inn George Knapp

University President Thomas H Carroll Dies

Washington AP Dr Thomas H Carroll president of George Washington University died early after an apparent heart attack near Bluemont Virginia while vacationing with his wife He had suffered a heart attack several days earlier friends said Carroll became the 13th president on May 3 1961, after serving as vice president of the Ford Foundation.

Drownings Hit Ohio Weekend Toll Hard

Ohio faced a surge in drownings over the weekend, nearly eclipsing traffic accidents as a leading cause of death. Victims include several children and infants across Canton, Circleville, Columbus, and Cincinnati area, with drownings in lakes rivers and pools. Additional fatalities occurred in traffic incidents and a poisoning accident.

Columbus, Ohio

Morse Readies Bill as Senate Debates Foreign Aid

AP dispatch reports Senate leaders aim to pass Johnsons 3.6 billion foreign aid bill with little change despite Sen Wayne Morse Ores amendments to trim about 63 million. Humphrey predicts passage this week. a disclosure resolution on senators finances looms but may be sidelined after a bipartisan panel is authorized. House actions include Social Security raise and a national wilderness system.

Washington Senate Johnson Wayne Morse D-Ore Morse Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Bobby Baker Senate Democrats Mike Mansfield Montana Everett M. Dirksen Ilinois Mansfield House

Toys and bikes clog Trenton streets police warn impounding

Toys, tricycles and bicycles left along the curb and in the street are becoming a problem in Trenton. Police Chief Hobart Adams said complaints have increased and officers have begun to pick up the items for impounding. Owners must pay removal costs to reclaim them.

Trenton Hobart Adams Adar

Dentist Longfellow Dies At 85 In Bellefontaine

Dr. J. C Longfellow former president of the Ohio Dental Association died at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine Ohio He began his practice there in 1902 and was 85 years old at death.

Cloud Of Rocks Kills Two Girls On Mt Rainier

A rockslide described as a cloud of rocks killed two teen girls during a mile hike on Mt Rainier eight miles above Longmire. Elise Starr 14 of Los Angeles and Janet Leetola 18 of Kent Wash died from injuries. Three younger hikers were hurt as the party of 19 sought shelter from the falling debris.

Longmirer Wash Mt Rainier Nisqually River Bridge Longmire Nisqually Glacier Elise Starr Los Angeles Janet Leettola Kent Wash Elise Jess Levine Mt. Rainier National Park

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