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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1959

Page

4

Mrs Dorcas Hayes 48 Dies During Abdominal Operation

Mrs Dorcas Moon Hayes 48 of 607 The Alameda died at 12 45 p m yesterday during abdominal surgery at Middletown Hospital An autopsy was held but no official report was available this morning She was born in Guthrie Oklahoma and lived in Middletown 47 years Surviving include her husband Dr Dan M Hayes two children Dan M Jr and Mrs Lynn Barker four sisters and two brothers Services set for 10 am tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Woodside Cemetery Friends may call at the Wilson Memorial Home after 5 today

Dorcas Moon Hayes The Alameda Middletown Hospital Hayes Guthrie Okla Middletown First Presbyterian Church Women’s Assn Red Cross Dan M. Hayes Armco Steel Corp Dan M. Jr Midland Mich Lynn Barker Denver, Cole D. N Moon Virgil Moon Akron Mirtle Kaufmann Wadesworth Ohio Estella Shiffett Dorothy Santtele Buffalo N. Y Hazel Mestach Detroit Russell Galloway

Librarian Plans to Reopen Two Controversial Books

Shreveport Memorial Library chief Miss Inez Boone says she will place two previously restricted titles back into general circulation. The Associated Press reports the move follows opposition from the Shreveport Journal which labeled the books racist propaganda and sparked debate over censorship.

Shreveport Shreveport Memorial Library Inez Boone Associated Press Shreveport Journal

Torch, Trash Fire Bring Out Firemen

A torch set into a sewer pipe caused a blaze at Central Avenue and Santa Fe Road late Thursday. Firefighters responded to a trash fire that kept the department busy into early Friday morning.

Central Avenue Santa Fe Road Central Ave

Guard Lengths Span 1 599 Miles for Netherlands

A historical note records the guard coverage across the Netherlands reaching 1 599 miles, outlining extensive protective boundaries and strategic positioning within the country.

Netherlands

Death of Mrs. Lelia Armitage at Middletown Hospital

Mrs. Lelia Armitage of 24 Cherokee Drive Hamilton died at 9:10 pm at Middletown Hospital after a 10 day stay. Ill since Easter she worked at Cook at Middletown Hospital four years. Born in Estill County Kentucky she had lived here 10 years. Husband Owen died in 1957. Survived by daughter Dorothy Powell Irvine Kentucky two sons Owen RK Trenton and William II Dayton eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Arrangements incomplete at McCoy Leffier Funeral Home.

Lelia Armitage Hamilton Middletown Hospital Dorothy Powell Irvine, Ky Owen RK Trenton William iI Dayton McCoy-Leffier Funeral Home

Harry T. Ratliff dies on vacation near Michigan

Former Champion Paper executive Harry T. Ratliff died yesterday while vacationing near Michigan. He joined Champion Paper & Fibre Co. in 1895 and retired in 1955 as director of traffic. Survived by his wife Mary. Arrangements are with Webb Funeral Home.

Hamilton Harry T. Ratww DSM Champion Paper Mich Ratliff Champion Paper & Fibre Co Tone Trafic Mary Webb

Sedition trial figure dies in self-inflicted death

An attorney from Jefferson County Lewisville died by suicide Thursday, coroner Dr George F Deyer ruled fatally shot himself. The incident followed heightened attention to the 1954 sedition trial prosecution.

Louisville Jefferson County Lewisville George F Deyer

Runaway Boys Returned Home

Two brothers aged 12 and 14 who ran away from home were picked up and returned to their parents. Police noted cycles and nearby thefts as ongoing concerns in Franklin.

Tee Brothers Keitherme Pele Ther Parente Pelee Franklin

Fire Destroys Truck Amid Denver Suburb Turmoil

The report describes a blaze in a Denver suburb near Englewood caused by a trash hauler’s malfunction. A fire broke out in the back of a truck during unloading, damaging equipment and triggering emergency response.

Englewood Cole Denver Harvey Davy Fremes

New Miami University Trustee Nominee Tied to Oxford, Cleveland Roots

Frank C. Sullivan of Lakewood Ohio, a former Miami University student, was nominated by Governor DiSalle to the Miami University board of trustees. He heads Republic Powdered Metals Inc. and has long supported Miami and alumni activities. His sons pursued naval ROTC and church roles.

Oxford Frank C. Sullivan Cleveland Miami University Michael di Salle Miami Sullivan Lakewood Republic Meta's Inc Miam Parents Assn Greater Cleveland Culver Military Academy Boy Scouts, Community Chest St. Luke's Catholic Church Thomas C. Miami Frank Charles Sullivan, Jr O Franciscan School Philadelphia Mary Joan

Pearl Found in Clam Prompts Ring for Mrs Mecca

Joseph G Mecca of Salisbury Mills says he found a pearl about three eighths of an inch across while preparing clams in his Salisbury Mills restaurant. Newburgh jeweler William Griffin confirmed the find and plans a setting for Mrs Mecca’s ring.

Newburgh N.Y Joseph G Mecca Salisbury Mille William Griffin Griffin

Police Briefs Report Juvenile Vandalism and Theft Complaints

Police were told by truck driver Joe Meyers that pennies were taken from his rig by suspect Wes Solen. A windshield was shattered near 1100 Garfield Street by juveniles using an eye object. the incident was reported near Baltimore Street. The report cites local locations and individuals, with unclear context from the damaged text.

Joe Meyers Cincinme Baltimore St Garfield Street

Man pays nickel toward parking ticket at police HQ

A man walked into North Little Rock police headquarters and handed a nickel to the desk sergeant explaining he had 95 cents to pay the collection box. The officer accepted the explanation and tossed the ticket, noting he could not pay the full fine at that moment.

North Little Rock Ark Police

Rural medical scholarship awarded in Ohio

A rural medical scholarship has been awarded in Columbus to Delbert L. Booker of Rt i Trow Theseaster for 11 years of study funding. The grant aims to stimulate medical interest among young people from rural communities and support training at Ohio State Metcar Acen.

Columbus, Jao Ohio State Metcar Acen Delbert L. Booker Rt. i

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