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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1948

Page

2

William Apple Dies Of Heart Attack At 59

William H. Apple, longtime Big Four ticket agent in Middletown, died at 3:30 a.m. at his home on North Avenue after a sudden heart attack. Born in Versailles Ohio, he served travelers for 30 years and was beloved for his knowledge and help. Surviving are his widow Marguerite, a daughter and three sons, plus siblings and four grandchildren. The body lies in state at his residence with services Thursday at 2 p.m. at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home, Rev. H. H. Jung officiating. Burial in Woodsides Cemetery.

Big Four Middletown William H. Apple 1807 North Ave Bill Apple Death Bill Apple Big Four Railroad Versailles Dayton Union Dayton Western Union Marguerite William Svarda Charles New Orleans William, Jr Miami University Everett Gettysburg Edward Burson Springboro McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home H. H. Jung Woodside Cemetery

Obituary for Lettie Campbell 62 in local home

Lettie Campbell 62 died suddenly at 1 30 p m Saturday at her daughter Henrietta Mays 1423 Sycamore St from a heart attack. Survived by grandson Henry Mays Jr and son in law Henry Mays. Friends may call Maxberry Funeral Home after 6 p m today. Service 2 p m Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev S C Smith officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery.

Lettie Campbell Henrietta Mays Sycamore St Campbell Henry Mays, Jr Henry Mays Maxberry Funeral Rev S. C. Smith Woodside Cemetery

Mrs Geisler 76 Former Collinsville Resident Dies

Mrs Katherine Geisler 76 a former Collinsville resident died Sunday morning at her son Stanley’s home near Blue Ball after years of ill health. She lived in Butler County most of life and 28 years in Collinsville. Survived by two sons Stanley and Ralph two daughters Elsie Fitzwater and Mrs Wilson Jones, one sister Mrs George Geisler, seven grandchildren. Friends may call Inman Funeral Home Somerville 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday. Services 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Inman Funeral Home officiated by Rev H H Jung. Burial Darrtown Cemetery Darrtown Ohio.

Katherine Geisler Collinsville Stanley Near Blueball Geisler Butler County Henry Ralph Elsie Darrtown Cemetery Darrtown

James O Williams Slick Williams Dies in Middletown

James O Williams 44 known as Slick of Mason Route 1 died at 4 am Sunday in Middletown Hospital. Born in Kentucky, he lived in Middletown 26 years and worked as barber and bartender in several city establishments. Survived by wife Elizabeth two sons James and Chester two daughters Phyllis and Geraldine and a step daughter Roberta. Funeral arrangements are complete at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

James O Slick) Williams Middletown Mr. Williams Kentucky Elizabeth James Chester Phyllis Geraldine Roberta McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Obituary for Mrs Grace Anglin of Middletown

Mrs Grace Anglin 60 of 2209 Hill Ave Middletown died Sunday after two years ill health She was born in Berea Kentucky and lived in Middletown since 1932 Survived by husband Albert two sons Everett and Russell daughter Dorothy Barker four grandchildren four sisters and two brothers Services 2 pm Wednesday Rev M E Clay officiating burial Woodside Cemetery McCoy Leffler Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Grace Anglin Hill Ave Anglin Church of the Nazarene Berea Middletown Albert Everett Russell Dorothy Barker John Clark Nettie Clark Ventura Cal C. B. Allen West Carrollton Hattie Evans Houston Texas Curt Roberts Franklin Cleve Roberts Germantown M. E. Clay Woodside Cemetery McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Dr Elery Williams Rites Scheduled at Tabernacle

Services for Dr Elery Williams 66 retired physician who died Saturday at his home 1322 Woodlawn Ave will be conducted at 2 pm Tuesday at the Full Gospel Tabernacle with Rev J W Sullivan officiating Friends may call at the Riggs at Home after 7 pm tonight

Elery Williams Woodlawn Ave Full Gospel Tabernacle J. W. Sullivan Woodside Cemetery Riggs Tony

Mrs. Bertha Carr Eaton Dies at 73 in Richmond

Bertha Carr Eaton aged 73 died yesterday. A native of Campbell County Kentucky she was a member of the Richmond DAR. Survived by her husband John and two sons the obituary notes.

Eaton Bertha M. Carr Campbell County Carr Richmond Dar John

Pastor Named College Dean at Taylor University

Announcement of his election as Dean of Taylor University in Upland Indiana was made by Dr A The appointment becomes effective September 1 The local pastor who earned a Ph D from USC this month previously led the Bible Department at the Indiana institution before coming here nearly two years He will leave his pastorate at the fall term start The role includes Work I in the Religion Department Taylor University is an interdenominational school with over 500 students.

Taylor University Upland Ind University of Southern California Indiana Institution

Safety Week Features One Act Play at Middleton Parks

Safety Week on the Play grounds opened Sunday with park supervisor W S Geckeler and Safety Council director Paul Wilson leading a week of reminders and activities to keep Middletonians safe this summer. The Intruder stars Florence Powell and Hugh Butler with a supporting cast of Scheibert Pomeroy Banker Root Back Mc Laughlin Tutt, while vocalists include Daley Cusano Petry Rupp Lykins Welch Pomeroy Tence and Bunn in a community safety program at local parks.

W. S. Geckeler Paul Wilson Safety Council the Intruder Florence Powell Hugh Butler Mark Scheibert Sue Dorothy Pomeroy Richard Banker Ray Root Jack Back Jack McLaughlin Donald Tutt Eleanor Daley Rosa Jane Cusano Sharon Petry Susan Rupp Yvonne Janice Lykins Barbara Susan Welch Sue Pomeroy Nancy Tence Marilyn Bunn

AT THE MOVIES AND LOCAL OBITUARY TIDINGS

At the movies Paramount and Strand present double features with Red Skelton Janet Blair Donald Barry Dale Evans and others at multiple evening showings. In East Liverpool Ohio James B Moss is named typical father. services set for Tuesday at Nein Funeral Home Camden with burial in Fairmount Cemetery.

Paramount Red Skelton Janet Blair East Liverpool James B. Moss Trades and Labor Council

William Henry Rowland dies at 81 in Springboro

William Henry Rowland age 81 died at his home in Springboro Sunday. He is survived by his wife Artie Marie and a large family including 18 children 42 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren plus three brothers. Friends may call at Anglesby Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday with services at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial in South Lebanon.

Franklin William Henry Rowland Springboro Artie Marie Anglesby Lebanon

Lincoln E Marshall Dies Sunday Evening

Lincoln E Marshall 72 retired manager of Middletown Gas and Electric died at 7 45 pm Sunday at 411 Lake Ave Franklin after 27 years with the company and 42 years in utilities He was born in Chicago and helped build lines from Cincinnati to Middletown He served in church and Rotary Club and is survived by his widow Margaret Dechant Marshall and sister Estelle Marshall Funeral services are set for 2 pm Wednesday at Robert Eaton Funeral Home.

Lincoln E. Marshall Middletown Gas and Electric Service Company Lake Ave Franklin Marshall Middletown Chicago Fred Sarah Edwards Marshall Franklin Presbyterian Church Rotary Club Margaret Dechant Marshall Estelle Marshall Evans Robert Eaton Reuben F. Pieters William J. Hannum Woodhill Cemetery

Lemon School Aid Request Is Received

Lemon town ship board of education seeks state aid for expansion and remodeling of the old Lemon school building. Superintendent Co W Young says E J Arnold of the State Department of Education assured Wednesday consideration and aid cooperation. The project total exceeds 333201 for the new addition, with remodeling costs requiring additional funds from bond issue funds and district treasury sources.

Lemon Township Board Board of Education Treasury Arnold

Lumber theft hits Florence job site at Donald Broughton Co

Foreman Marion McQuinn reports a theft on Saturday at Florence job sites of Donald Broughton Co. valued at 180.50 dollars. Loss includes 25 lumber planks up to 20 feet long and redwood siding. Police are investigating details.

Donald Broughton Con= Co Florence Marion McQuinn

Scouts Hold Annual Carnival at Camp Lake George

Scouts of Mound Builders' Council staged a Sunday water carnival at Camp Lake George and Camp Hook. Edward Halsey, fresh from aquatic school in Toledo, won most awards across ten events including boat races, lifesaver toss, swimming styles, underwater swim, and diving. Water polo crowned Blues and Reds winners. Judges and organizers named. The piece notes the U S first commercial chewing gum resin derived from spruce cherry sweet gum and tamarack trees.

Lake George Camp Hook Mound Builders’ Council Edward Halsey Camp Mikonda Toledo Chester Smith Robert Ramsey Charles Wilmore Kenneth Shafer Phil Norton Maurice Muchmore Don Gardner Derwin Bohne Wichita Kan Robert Jay George Back United States

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