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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1961

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals in Middletown and Hamilton

Sherman Conner 76 of 1322 Reynolds St died at Middletown Hospital after a brief illness. Retired truck driver formerly with Graft Beverage Co and Jackson Transfer Co. He lived in Middletown 55 years, from Stanton Kentucky. Survived by a daughter Pearl Hall a brother George four grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Friday at Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home with Rev Henry Howard. burial Middletown Cemetery. Calling hours 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at funeral home. High Mass 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at St Ann Church. Carl W Ebinger 6 44 N Seventh St Hamilton private services Proeschel. Victor Le Roy Handley 2 son of A L C and Mrs Robert W Handley Oxford services today Miller. Adam M Joyce infant son of Mr and Mrs Bearl Joyce 1825 Helen Ave Hamilton private services Proeschel. Mrs Anthony C Ricchio 194 Vanderveer St Hamilton Requiem High Mass 9 a.m. Friday St Marys Church.

Conner Graft Beverage Co Jackson Transfer Co Middletown Stanton, Ky Grand Avenue Church of God Pearl Hall George Joseph R. Baker & Sons Henry Howard Middletown Cemetery St. Ann Church Carl W. Ebinger Seventh St Hamilton Proeschel Victor le Roy Handley Robert W.handley Oxford Miller Adam M. Joyce Bearl Joyce Helen Ave Anthony C. Ricchio Vanderveer

Lebanon Man Dies of Apparent Heart Attack

Joseph Smith Mulford 54 of Lebanon died at his home on Wilmington Route 1 from an apparent heart attack. Survived by wife Bertha, two sons James and Joseph of Wilmington, three daughters Mya Ann Cheryl and Mrs John Coelson of Wilmington, two sisters Mrs Eva Wysong Clarksville and Miss Faye Mulford Wilmington. Services set for 3 p.m. tomorrow at Oswald Memorial Home with burial at Lebanon Cemetery. Friends may call this afternoon and evening.

Lebanon Joseph Smith Mulford Wilmington Rt. 1 Bertha James Joseph Wilmington Mya Ann Cheryl John Coelson Eva Wysong Clarksville Faye Mulford Oswald Lebanon Cemetery Memorial

Edna Tinney of Waynesville Dies in Cincinnati

Mrs Edna Tinney of Waynesville died yesterday at Holmes Hospital in Cincinnati. She leaves five daughters including Betty Waterhouse Wanda Worrell and Alice O Dell plus Leona Hutchins and Mary Conely. two sons Robert and Kenneth. her mother Rebecca Cain. siblings Theodore Walter Goldie and Buelah Hensel. and 22 grandchildren. Funeral services Friday at Stubbs Funeral Home with burial at Miami Valley Memorial Gardens on Rt 48.

Waynesville Edna Mae Tinney Holmes Hospital Cincinnati Betty Waterhouse Wanda Worrell Alice O'Dell Dayton Leona Hutchins Caldwell Mary Conely Ft. Wayne Ind Robert Harveysburg Kenneth Norwalk Rebecca Cain Morrow Theodore Cain Walter Cain Texas Goldie Wolf Connersville Buelah Hensel Stubbs Miami Valley Memorial Gardens

Hamilton Deaths: Mrs Anna Kelhoffer 73

Mrs Anna Kelhoffer aged 73 of 2221 Freeman Avenue Hamilton died. The notice lists her as a resident of Hamilton with reference likely to a death report. No services details provided.

Hamilton Anna Kelhoffer Freeman Ave

Notable figures mourned in multiple obituaries across the nation

Obituaries report deaths of Lis ter H. Woolsey 83 an international lawyer once partner to Robert Lansing secretary of state in the Wilson era. Frances M Walker wife of Maj Gen Fred L Walker dies. Walter Galbraith famed Boston hockey star and Stanley Cup veteran dies. Albert A Grauber Pittsburgh detective and ex boxer died. Ruloff E Cutten senior partner of E F Hutton Co dies. Rear Adm. Wallace B Phillips 73 retired after long Navy service dies.

Providence, R.1 Lister H. Woolsey Robert Lansing Wilson Siam China Chile Spokane Wash Frances M. Walker Fred L. Walker Walker Salerno Ssonneapolis Min Minn Walter Perk) Galbraith Boston Minneapolis Arena Pittsburgh Albert A. Grauber Harry Greb Hollywood Calif Ruloff E. Cutten New York E.F. Hutton & Co Cutten San Francisco New York City Greensboro Wallace B. Phillips Navy First Fleet Pacific

Failed Jail Breaker Sentenced to Ohio Pen

Kenneth Schmigal, 28, used a Catholic priest as a hostage during a failed jail break at Summit County jail. He received concurrent 1 to 25 year and 1 to 20 year sentences for unarmed robbery and auto theft after pleading guilty. The crimes included a $20 February robbery of Dr Harold Schwartz and theft of the doctor’s car. The Rev. John Wetzel was restrained with a sharpened can lid, but no one was hurt.

Akron, Ohio Kenneth Schmigal Summit County Ohio Common Pleas Court William H. Victor Schmigal Harold Schwartz John Wetzel St. Bernard Catholic Church

Fire to You and Pu Too Stinks Up Livermore

Orlandis Breckenridge, a Livermore Disposal Co. truck driver, delivered a fire to the fire department on Tuesday. While collecting garbage, his cargo sparked into flames, trailing smoke as he rushed to the fire house where firefighters extinguished the blaze.

Livermore Calif Orlandis Breckenridge Breckenridge The Livermore Disposal Co

What’s In A Name Vale High School Top Honors

In Fairport New York AP report the Vale high school names its top students Robert Witty as valedictorian and Diane Schoolmaster as salutatorian for the class.

Fairport, N.Y Fairport High School Robert Witty Diane

Cincinnatian in Swindle Case Bought Death Gun

Cincinnati AP report states John J. Ruf a 57 year old Norwood bookkeeper linked to a $3 million fraud case apparently bought the 22 caliber revolver used to shoot him. Ruf had been missing since last Tuesday and his autopsy was incomplete Tuesday night. Police noted powder burns suggesting a close muzzle fire and may test the bullet. Ruf was linked to Leslie D. Stickler attorney from Amberley Village who is on trial for securities and larceny counts. Ruf faced 18 securities law counts. his bond was previously forfeited but later set aside by Judge Weber.

Cincinnati John J. Ruf Ruf Norwood Charles Martin Leslie D. Stickler Amberley Village Stickler Hamilton County

Pigeon Causes Fire Alarm Failure in Mechanicville

A carrier pigeon from South Dartmouth Massachusetts paused on a high tension line and was killed. The incident caused a short circuit that tripped Mechanicville New York's fire alarm system.

Mechanicville N.Y Dartmouth Mass

Downey Trial Evidence Presented in Slaying Case

Jurors in Cleveland hear evidence as Mrs. Elizabeth Downey faces first degree manslaughter charges for the death of her husband. Under cross examination she admits she walked from the bathroom with the revolver and fired. Her prior testimony conflicted with Tuesday statements about how the shooting occurred in the Bay Village home.

Elizabeth Downey

Arab League Secretary General Says Ministers Meet in Casablanca

Abdul Khaled Hassouna announced that Arab foreign ministers will gather in Casablanca on September 1 for a planned session. The meeting aims to coordinate regional diplomacy and policy among member states.

Damascus Syria Abdul Khaled Hassouna The Arab League Casablanca Moroc

Legion Post 218 to elect eight officers tonight

Eight officers will be elected from 23 candidates at the annual American Legion Post 218 election tonight. For commander, Louis A. Rossi and Edward Brelsford lead the race. seven vie for vice commander. Other contests include adjutant, finance officer, chaplain, and three to four executive committee spots. A social hour follows the vote and Saturday night taproom entertainment resumes at post headquarters.

American Legion Post Pos J. B. Strickland Louis A. Rossi Edward Brelsford Middletown Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Nas Art Albaugh Old Gray Glenn Bewley Richard Stephenson Harold Agee Morton Taylor Walter Pawelkowski Joe Caster Paul Drake Ted Sarris Curt Thomas Joe R. Cox Chet Hollenbaugh Robert Lambert Ted Repper Roscoe Bowman Tom R. Haney John W. Sullivan Joseph F. Wetzell Gerald Huntsbarger Paul Stevenson

Rebels kill four in Angola attack near Carmona

Three white farmers and an African truck driver were killed by rebels near Carmona in the Portuguese West African territory of Angola. Troops rushed in and killed several attackers.

Lisbon Portugal Carmona Angola

Keen Light Yields Steelmark Prize During Steelmark Week

Russell Smith of 1221 Grove St found two Lucky Steelmarks during pre observance of Steelmark Week opening Tuesday to honor steel industry workers. He won $4. Mrs. Elmer Koontz of 3911 Vannest Ave and James J. Bryant of 1402 Young St each found one. One mark remained unredeemed.

Russell Smith Grove St Smith Elmer Koontz Vannest Ave James J. Bryant Young St

Portuguese Law Defines Citizenship by Flag

A historical note states that by law any person under Portugal's flag is considered Portuguese regardless of racial stock, highlighting a nationality rule tied to territorial allegiance.

Portuegal

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