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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1961

Page

2

Dayton Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Collision Case

Franklin Municipal Court delayed a preliminary hearing for 19 year old John Halburn on a second degree manslaughter charge after his car struck a taxi injuring passenger Myrtle Moon who later died. Judge Riley also suspended fines for several defendants involved in a Lake Avenue disturbance and released or fined others for various traffic and conduct offenses.

Franklin J. T. Riley Dayton John Halburn S. River Street Myrtle Moon Fifth St Middletown Riley Lake Avenue Anna Lee Lambert Lake Ave Juanita Wells John Hornsby Sycamore S

Truck Cargo Destroyed By Blaze On I 75

A truck loaded with household goods was destroyed by fire on Interstate 75 south of the Ohio 63 interchange. Passenger Ezra Pelfrey, 30, Waltersville, Ky, suffered minor burns. driver Shelby Pelfrey, 38, Flat, Ky, stopped after a motorist warned him. Monroe firemen saved the truck.

Ohio 63 Ezra Pelfrey Waltersville Shelby Pelfrey Flat

Gas Fire Ignites at Plum Avenue Home

Firefighters report a potential gas accumulation ignited by a water heater caused a $50 blaze at 1504 Plum Ave. The Clarence Sims family had just moved and a gas stove was disconnected. Ethel Jones, 30, of Somerville Rt. 1, aided by the emergency squad, remains in fair condition at Middletown Hospital.

Plum Ave Clarence Sims Ethel Jones Somerville Rt. 1 N. Verity Parkway Middletown Hospital

Buckeye Boys State closes sessions in Athens Ohio

The Buckeye Boys State wrapped up in Athens selecting Dennis Gillespie of Youngstown as governor and Albert Henry Schilling of Cincinnati as speaker of the House to attend Boys Nation in Washington. Barry McBride of Cambridge named first alternate. John M. Pavey of East Cleveland chosen outstanding citizen. Senate adjourned after a 2 p.m. limit to act on a 1962 budget. The Senate defeated a move to abolish the death penalty except for a life prisoner who killed a guard. It also approved a bill barring Boys State or its counties from owning a daily newspaper, targeting The Hetuck, proposing private ownership to preserve independence.

Athens Ohio Buckseye Boys State Boys Nation Washington D. C Dennis Gillespie Youngstown Boys State Albert Henry Hank) Schilling Cincinnati Barry McBride Cambridge Ohio American Legion John M. Pavey East Cleveland Boys’ State Boys State General Assembly Senate Ralph Smith Struthers Michael Jennings Charles Weidner Columbus Charles Gordon Lorain The Hetuck Charles MacFarland Rocky River

Losses From Thefts Reported In Local Burglaries

Police reported multiple break ins with total losses exceeding $600. Edwin Pyle at 605 Fulton Lane had a rear window entry, beer stolen from a garage. First Church of God at Crawford Street and Logan Avenue saw an adding machine, wall clock, typewriter, and 100 four cent stamps stolen in two weeks. Robert Bell residence at 802 Eighth Ave. suffered a television set worth $950 and a record player worth $120 stolen after a smashed front window.

Fulton Lane Edwin Pyle Church of God Crawford Street Logan Avenue Robert Bell Eighth Ave Lastight

Ohio Legislature Faces 2 More Weeks Of Work

Ohio lawmakers in Columbus are set for at least two more weeks in session as they work to pass the two year general appropriations bill. The Senate sent a small loan bill to the House and backed safety glass and buoy measures while discussing penalties for malicious bombings in Warren.

Ohio Columbus Con 104Th General Assembly Repubed al Wcratic C. Stanley Mechem Athens Senate House Walter Pestrak Warren Stephen J. Olenick Charlies J. Carney Mahoning County Donald C. Steiner Stark County

Senate Debates Safety Standards Bill in Major Session

The session focused on a bill establishing safety standards amid partisan debate. Proponents argue stronger rules protect workers and the public, while opponents raise concerns about regulatory burden and enforcement. The outcome remains uncertain as senators press for amendments.

Army Captain Dies In Crash Near Fort Campbell

Captain Robert D. Brown 30 formerly of Chesapeake Ohio died in a helicopter crash during a routine training exercise at Fort Campbell Kentucky. He leaves a widow and three children. The incident killed two fellow servicemen and occurred amid 11th Airborne Division activity.

FT. Campbell 11St Airborne Division Robert D. Brown Chesapeake Ohio Jleaves

Car Reported Stolen Crashes Into Porch

A reportedly stolen car lost control and crashed into the front porch of a house at 116 Clark Street causing damage estimated at 100 dollars. The driver fled from Trinity Place onto Clark Street and the vehicle turned into the yard before police confirmed the car was stolen from Herschel Craft. No injuries were reported.

Clark Street Herschel Craft Webster St Trinity Place Clark Trinity and Webster Trinity - Clark

Obituary for Henry Adam Fink 7 Middletown

Henry Adam Fink aged 7 died at Middletown hospital after a short illness. Born in New Richmond he was the son of Nancy and stepson of Carlton Lawson of Aurora and brother of Adam of Middletown. Requiem High Mass at St. John's Church followed by burial in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call McCoy Leffler Funeral Home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m.

Jienry Adam Fink 10Th Ave Middletown Hospital Armco Steel Corp West Processing Department New Richmond Nancy Carlton Lawson Aurora Ind Adam Middletown St. John's Church Woodside Cemetery McCoy- Leffler Funeral Home

Lebanon man Leroy Gustin dies at 74

Leroy Gustin 74 of Lebanon died at 1 50 p m yesterday at Middletown Hospital where he had been a patient since June 3 Survivors include a son in Africa and a brother Wilmert of Lebanon Arrangements are incomplete at Oswald Memorial Home

Lebanon LeRoy Gustin Middletown Hospital Africa Wilmert Oswald

Weather Bureau 30 Day Outlook Predicts Regional Temperature Shifts

The 30 day outlook from mid June to mid July foresees below normal temperatures in the Northeast and south of the nation east of the Continental Divide, with above normal heat in the West and northern Plains, strongest in the Pacific Northwest. Rainfall should exceed normal in the southern Plains and south Atlantic states, while the Midwest and Far West may see below normal precipitation. Near normal elsewhere.

Washington Weather Bureau Continental Divide Divide Pacific Northwest Southern Plains South Atlantic States Midwest Far West

Two Youths Die In Massillon Crash At Intersection

A Massillon crash at Ohio 241 and 687 killed two youths, Roland R. Shanklin 18 and Kenneth L. Boss 16, who were in Shanklin’s car. Two other Massillon youths, Russell Klever 18 and Fred Barnhouse 18, were injured critically, with Robert Green 18 of North Canton seriously hurt. The collision tore three wheels from Green’s car and sent both vehicles into a yard, all five youths thrown from the cars.

Massillon Ohio Ohio 241 Here Roland R. Shanklin Kenneth L. Boss Boss Shanklin Massillon City Hospital Russell Roy Klever

Washington City Claims Most Taxicabs in U S

Washington asserts it has more taxicabs than any other city in the United States. The claim highlights the urban fleet size and transportation capacity of the capital.

Washington City The United States

Bill Would Make CRC Permanent

Washington AP endorsement from the Kennedy administration supports bills to grant permanent status to the Civil Rights Commission. Deputy Attorney General Byron R. White sent a May 29 letter to Sen. Eastland, noting pending measures before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The commission, created by the 1957 Civil Rights Act, has been renewed twice and would expire this fall without action.

Washington Civil Rights Commission James O. Eastland D-Miss Senate Judiciary Committee Byron R. White Judiciary Commission Congress

Driver Cited In $700 Crash on S Main Street

Franklin man Cor Perkins, 32, 923 S River St, cited for improper operation after his car rammed a parked vehicle owned by John Parker of 7 Maple Ave. Total damage to both cars estimated at 700.

Robert Allen Glenn Ave Robert Wolfe Massillon Yankee Crawford Street James Clark Crawford St Wanda Cox Wilson St Franklin S. Main Street Eighth Street Cor! Perkins S. River St John Parker Maple Ave

AF Mace B Missile Flies 1000 Miles in Test Flight

The Air Force launched a Mace B guided missile on a 1000 mile Atlantic test flight. The weapon varied course and altitude per its inertial guidance system, reaching from 1000 to over 40000 feet to defeat potential enemy countermeasures. Assignment to Okinawa planned later this year.

Cape Canaveral Fla Air Force Atlantic Okinawa

Spain’s host pours and approves before serving guests

In Spanish custom the host fills his own glass first, approves it, and then drinks for his guests, ensuring hospitality precedes sharing.

Spain

Dayton men given suspended terms for state departure

Two Dayton men, Herman Knabe and William Bradford, each received suspended 90 day county jail terms by Municipal Judge J. T. Lambi for breaking into a coin operated drink machine at Sorrells Market. The sentences were suspended on condition they leave Ohio and remain out of state. Additional local cases include forged check charges, indecent exposure, and other traffic and conduct offenses with various pleas and dispositions.

Dayton J. T. Lamb Herman Knabe William Bradford Ohio Knabe Bradford Sorrell’s Market Yankee Road

Police Briefs Involving Juvenile Shoplifting

Sterling Jack reports two juveniles nabbed yesterday for shoplifting. One took four records at Albers Supermarket Middletown Shopping Center. the other swiped swim fins at Gillen Crow Drug Store Fourth Avenue Yankee Road. Both were released to parents. Thefts include a $325 diamond ring from Louise Tatman 609 Young Street and a $200 set of golf clubs from Calvin Lloyd 3305 Poinciana Road. An electric drill and hand saw from Garrett Long 20 Burton Road, a bicycle from Greg Tewart 1903 Columbia Avenue, and a $32 transistor radio from Edward Fletcher 601 Windsor Avenue.

Albers Middletown Gillen Crow Fourth Avenue Yankee Road Louise Tatman Young St Calvin Lloyd Poinciana Road Garrett Long Burton Road Greg Tewart Columbia Ave Edward Fletcher Windsor Ave

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