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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1972
Page
20
Ken W. Purdy author of Motorcars of the Golden Age and several automotive pieces died Wednesday from gunshot wounds while police described the incident as personal safety related. His body was found by his wife in bed. Purdy began as a 1934 reporter at Athol Daily News and published his 1966 book near the end of a long writing career.
The Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach will keep its three bars open for the National Women's Christian Temperance Union 98th annual convention drawing about 1,000 teetotaling conventioneers. A hotel spokesman noted liquor will be served in bars and dining rooms during the event, since not all guests attend the convention. The theme emphasizes youth temperance in the continuing war on alcohol and narcotics.
Announcement lists a rummage and bake sale at Middletown Senior Citizens Center 1906 Columbia Ave Friday June 9 and Saturday June 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A second sale at 1325 Manchester Ave runs Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m. with antiques and clothing for family use described as Real Cheap.
A collage of lost items and personal notices appears including eyewear and jewelry losses, a light brown male Chihuahua, a Scotty dog, a beagle, a green bicycle, a 4 month old basset, a black billfold, and a brown wallet. Also funeral service details for Mr. Harry W. Martin and local business ads and contact numbers.
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