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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
2
An X15 rocket plane undergoing a ground test at Edwards Air Force Base exploded, causing extensive damage. The builder North American Aviation said the episode will delay the X15 program by two to three months as engineers assess the blast and engine damage.
William Becker 46 formerly of Middletown apparently died by a self inflicted rifle shot in Phoenix Arizona near his Camelback Carpet Co storage area. His wife Phyllis Fanning and two daughters survive along with his mother siblings and stepchildren. Funeral services set for 10 19 a.m. Saturday at Joseph R Baker & Sons. Burial in Woodside Cemetery.
Orland Bishop aged 59 of 12 Roberts Blvd Dayton died at 6 10 p m yesterday at St Elizabeth Hospital after a cancer operation. He worked at Dayton Rubber Co for 18 years and was born in West Liberty Kentucky formerly lived in Middletown. Survived by wife Bessie of 9 N Wall St two daughters Mrs Ruth Havens and Mrs Nancy Stephens both of Middletown three sons Arthur Roy and Rob all of Middletown.
Mrs. Martha Brangham aged 93 died yesterday at Otterbein Home. No immediate survivors. Funeral set for 1 p.m. tomorrow at Otterbein Home Chapel with burial in Memorial Park North Dayton. Arrangements by Johnson & Sons Funeral Home.
Thomas H. Gillingham, 78, passed away yesterday at Otterbein Home. No immediate survivors. Services set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Otterbein Home Chapel with burial in Otterbein Cemetery. Son & Son Funeral Home in charge.
Harry S. Kibbey Sr. 65 a self employed carpenter died of a stroke at his home on Morrow Rt 2. Survived by wife Linda two sons two sisters two brothers and two grandchildren. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Yale Funeral Home with burial in Morrow Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Obituary notices list Mrs Emma Mueller 86 of Hamilton and Mrs Edna Gehring 72 of Oxford with funeral times at St Stephen and St Mary churches. News notices report Brother James De Herder 95 of the Norbertine Order in the U S dead, plus poets Vieira Da Curz of Portugal and journalist William Courtenay of Saltdean England also passing away.
Thomas Sohio Service at Sutphin near Shafer hosts a Friday and Saturday opening with free first aid kits for customers and cartoons for children. Curt Thomas and Vic tor H. Thomas operate the two bay station offering full service to motorists. They reside in Franklin and Middletown and bring eight years of Sohio dealer experience. Both are members of local clubs and state associations including Middletown Sportsmen's Club American Legion Post 218 Southern Ohio Gasoline Dealers Assn and Ohio Highway Patrol Auxiliary.
Cincinnati case where Donald De Moliet 25 of Hamilton received an indeterminate reformatory term for burglary and attempted safecracking. Judge Charles S. Bell cited giving one more chance before possible prison. DeMollet, father of three, and accomplice William Jones 24 were linked to a March 31 drug company office robbery. Jones was slain by police and a pistol found by his body.
Police and Chamber of Commerce officials discuss a proposed telephone relay network linking about 60 Middletown area businesses to warn of shoplifting rings and check casters. Chief Blackmore and Sheriff Pell urge merchants to prosecute consistently to strengthen the plan and provide timely testimony.
Selective Service area coordinator Mrs Evelyn Junkin urged uniformity in clerk procedures for registrants. Her remarks at Dayton area clerks meeting emphasized consistent policies and procedures. Col R E Clouse presented a service award to Mrs Violet Hustle, Miami County local board assistant clerk. Clerks from Butler Darke Miami Montgomery Preble and Warren counties attended.
Police report three cases of soft drinks stolen from Eunice Perkins at 701 18th Ave and milk meat and ice cream taken from Jerry Spurlock at 1702 Ave yesterday. Officers arrested Earl Tackett, 21, at 1713 Glenn Ave on an assault and battery charge. Arnold Deaton, 39, at Fairmount Ave and Young St was arrested for driving with a suspended license.
Thomas Aldridge of 1100 Elm Street reported four hubcaps stolen from his vehicle in what police labeled a theft incident.
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