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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1960

Page

15

Lebanon Doctor Killed in Plane Crash of Bride

Dr. Robert Ullum 40 of Lebanon and his bride Judith 21 died when their four place Cessna 182 crashed shortly after takeoff from Findlay Airport. A locking device remained in place. witness said the plane climbed to 1500 feet before crashing. Dr. Ullum practiced in Liberty Center and leaves four sons and two daughters, plus a large extended family.

Robert Ullum Lebanon Judith Findlay Ullum Dayton Edward Ullum DR. Ullum University of Dayton Cincinnati Universiy of Cincinnati Medical College Toledo Liberty Center Henry County Allum Robert Russell Richard Dan New York Martha Ann Linda Edward Eric Jacobson California James Whitaker Anna DeWine Jean Lyons Kathryn Clark Tom Eric John Albert Ullum Arthur E. Burch Maumee

Franklin Police Graduates Boost Franklin Force Record

Two new officers Donald Kidwell and Paul Isbel joined the Franklin Police Department after graduating yesterday from the Dayton Police Academy. Appointed March 2 by the Franklin Council on Chief Harbach’s recommendation, they bring the force to 10, the city’s largest ever. Their training included criminal law procedure and evidence gathering, all provided free by Dayton.

Franklin Franklin Force Dayton Police Academy Dayton Donald Kidwell Paul Isbel Franklin Council Frank Harbach Franklin Department Franklinites Paul Price Harbach

Miami Lab Named For Robertson

Oxford Miami University has named its paper technology center the Robertson Laboratory in honor of the late Reuben B. Robertson. He was board chairman of Champion Paper & Fibre Co. and a former deputy secretary of defense, a Miami trustee from 1957 until his death. The three floor structure now houses pulp and paper chemistry facilities created with Ohio industry support. Seventeen firms in the Miami Valley helped establish the program with funds, equipment, and recruiting aid.

Robertson Champion Paper & Fibre Co Hamilton Miami Robertson Laboratory Ohio Pulp and Paper Industry Ohio Miami Valley Peckett Paper Co Cheney Pulp

Boy Thrown From Tractor In Home Accident

A 12-year-old boy, John Hess, foster son of David McKeever, was thrown from a tractor at his home in Middletown. He was reported in good condition after being transported to hospital with multiple leg fractures and scalp lacerations. Two other youngsters, Charles Bailey and Billy Swift, were treated and dismissed for injuries from a fall and a knee gash respectively.

Manchester Ra Middletown’ Hospital John Hess David McKeever Oy McCoy-Leffler Charles Bailey Gene Bailey Gideon Rd Billy Swift Frank, Swift Aberdeen Dr

Girl Fends Off Negro Youth Near City Limits

A 17 year old girl and her younger brother screamed to deter a Negro youth who tried to drag her behind a billboard just south of the Lafayette Avenue Main Street intersection. The assailant released her and fled as bystanders cried out. The father heard the girl scream from a nearby home but could not catch the attacker.

Spun City Limits Lafayette Avenue Main Street

From Clown To Cloth Rodeo Funnyman Off-Job Preacher Ken Boen

Ken Boen blends rodeo clowning with preaching in Arkansas, signing autographs with Romans 10 5 and claiming Christian conversion in 1951. A Southern Baptist and top rodeo clown, he averages 15 minutes of comedy per bout and 10 minutes wrestling, earning up to 13000 yearly while emphasizing originality and evolving acts amid TV influence and higher performer standards.

Ken Boen Moses Boen Arkansas Martin Luther

Ken Travels 30 000 Miles a Year With Family

The performer tours extensively, traveling 30 000 miles annually with his wife and daughter. He met his wife in Madison Square Garden after a request for an autograph. He favors the Garden, typically staying five to six weeks. His stock is stored in the basement and he rooms in a hotel across the street. He notes that in smaller towns audiences must be educated about rules but are often more appreciative as first time spectators. Experienced crowds tend to pick apart a show after repeated viewings.

Ken Madison Square Garden

Area Thefts Total 355 Dollars. Missing Dog Prompts Reward

Property losses reported to the Butler County sheriff describe thefts totaling more than 355 dollars. A Brittany spaniel named Star valued at 250 dollars is missing from George P. Lewis's barn. Other losses include tires valued at 20 dollars, a shotgun and knives with no value listed, checks and pennies totaling 8 dollars, a 30 dollar hose, 27 dollars in silver dollars, and 5 dollars in other coins.

Butler County Sheriff's Department George P. Lewis Trenton- Franklin Rd Lewis Ralph Adams Bronck Germantown Road Peasttown Frank Sharpshire Le‘Sourdsville West Chester Rd Wendel Howland Bernice St Oglesby Barnitz Elks Country Club Hamilton-Middletown Pike Willbur Miller Maud-Hughes Rd

Ministers Named in EUB Church Assignments at Camp Miami

Two area Evangelical United Brethren churches gained new ministers as 18 assignments were announced at Camp Miami near Germantown. Rev. Charles Ruth to West Elkton and Rev. Charles Woods to Millville. Robert M. Eschbach, blind since boyhood, named pastor of Wagner EUB near Dayton after leading Columbus Avenue EUB in Springfield. Also approved a $6000 study for inner city church problems and aid in urban renewal for racially changing and mobile areas.

Evangelical United Brethren Camp Miami Germantown Charles Ruth West Elkton Charles Woods Millville William K. Messimer Dayton Robert M. Eschbach Wagner E. U.B Columbus Avenue Springfield

Cowboy origin tale clashes with pro dreams

Ken joins the rocco from an Illinois farm challenging the idea that all stars are Westerners. He notes a New Yorker trained at a dude ranch has a shot at the world championship. He says only one in ten thousand becomes a true cowboy and that toughness defines the iron man, as amateurs tire after thousands of rides and roped calves.

Ken Rocco Iinois

Conservancy May Aid In Watershed Project

The Miami Conservancy District may aid in the Dicks Creek Little Muddy Watershed project. At a Middletown meeting officials from Warren and Butler counties heard progress from Marvin Stahl and Ed Smith. Construction east of Yankee Road is estimated at 1.77 million dollars with 147 thousand to be paid by Warren and Butler property owners over four to five years. federal funds via Public Law 566 would cover the rest. The group authorized proceeding if county commissioners approve the plan. Mitchell will report on potential sponsoring or cooperating roles, with further talks with the U S Corps of Engineers scheduled for June 28.

Miami Conservancy District Dicks’ Creek Little Muddy Max Mitchell Dayton State Warren Butler County Middletown Yankee Road Smith Butler Warren and Gordon Augspurger Ross H. Snyder Butler County Commission Cecil Linkous Warren County Commission Mitchell Miami Conservancy Board Conservancy District Milami River U. S. Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Stahl Dick's Creek Augspurger Ohio Wild Life Council

Trenton Woman Hurts Foot On Nail

A 74 year old Trenton woman Mrs Alva Pochel of 301 Douglas St was rushed to Middletown Hospital by sheriff deputies after stepping on a nail at her home. Doctor Sylvia Mathhews called for further treatment and the incident prompted discussion of flood protection and dam projects in the area with estimated federal and local costs and land conservation considerations.

Trenton Middletown Hospital Sheriff's Alva Pochel Douglas St Sylvia P. Mathews

Fred Howard Elected Jaycees President in Local Change

Fred Howard 2217 Hawthorn Ave was elected president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce last night, taking over from Bernard Annenberg. He works in Armco Steel Corp photograph department and has previously served as secretary and board member. New officers include Walker Carl first vice president Paul Bishop second vice president Hugh Oger secretary and David Adams treasurer with new board members Ted Forsyth Richard Gruud David Murray and Warren Pence. The leadership team assumes office immediately.

Fred Howard Hawthorn Ave Junior Chamber of Commerce Bernard Bud” Annenberg Howard Armco Steel Corp Jaycees Walker Carl Paul Bishop Hugh Oger David Adams Ted Forsyth Richard Gruud David Murray Warren Pence

Rider Hurt When Cycle Hits Tin Can

A motorcycle hit a tin can at the Shafer-Nelbar underpass injuring Henry Trushel 22 of 215 Franklin Street. He suffered abrasions and was treated at Middletown Hospital and released. Motorcycle damage estimated at 25 dollars.

Shafer-Nelbar Henry Trushel Franklin St Middletown Hospital Trushel

Cowboy dreams of money and quiet porch life

The speaker reflects on years of hard knocks in the business and the payoff. Each cowboy longs to earn enough to buy a small spread and sit on the porch watching the sun go down rather than facing crowds.

Butler County Court Records Include Several Neglect Petitions

Eleanor Mae Lee of 2108 Central Ave and Glenn Allen Lee of Middletown face neglect and cruelty charges. Mary Louise McAnly of Okeana and Cloyd Alan McAnly of Hamilton are cited for neglect. Sue Jones of Hamilton cited for neglect. Judge David Black presides.

Eleanor Mae Lee Central Ave Glenn Allen Lee Middletown Mary Louise McAnly Okeana Cloyd Alan McAnly Hamilton Sue Jones Burgoyne Jones David Black

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Crash Bride Miami Lab Oxford Miami University Reuben B. Robertson Charles W. Thompson Central Avenue Barnitz Stadium Journal Weith By Fritz Lalendorf Lider Conservancy Marvin Stahl Ed Smith Columbus Ohio Soil Conservation Service State Office Annenberg Angelo Brown Colon Mull N. Main St Columbia Avenue N. Main Street Brown Robert Knorr First Ave First National Bank Montgomery Ward Co Velva Deep Grand Ave Albert Knight Igrove St Nelbar Street Atco Avenue Annalezer Shaddock’s Germantown RD Butler County Courts Variety
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