Wounded Hamilton Youth Dies and Best Friend Held
James Lee Johnson, 19, of 446 St, Hamilton, died at Mercy Hospital after being shot at the Begley farm near Rockdale by friend Jimmie Darrel Terry, 17. Terry, with three others, had been target shooting when Johnson was hit as shots were exchanged from behind trees. Terry said he fired as Johnson moved behind a tree. Burton and Begley corroborated the event. Sheriff Pell indicated the case may go to juvenile authorities with possible manslaughter charges for Terry.
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Hamilton
James Lee Johnson
H St
Mercy Hospital
Jimmie Darrel Terry
Vine St
E. Y. Begley Farm
Rockdale
Johnson
Terry
Darrel Begley
Vinet
Lawrence Burton
Vine S
Begley Farm
E. Begley
Terry Boy
Jim Johnson
Jim
Pobnece
Jerry
Paul A. Pell
Braden Rezoning Case To Be Heard Tonight
Public hearing for Paul Braden owner of WPFB radios station on Breiel Boulevard seeks rezoning of 55 acres from R1 to business use to permit a large shopping center. The Middletown Planning Commission set tonight's session to gather abutting property owner comments amid prior annexation and opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Braden
WPFB
Breie! Boulevard
Ciy
Middletown Tanning Commission
Braden
Central Avenue
Seacre East Middletown
The
Planning Commission
George H. Elliott
Clinton D. Boyd
Breiel Boulevard
City Commission
Marshall Road
Central and
Marshall
Middletown
Bresea Grand Avenue
Board Plans Review Of Central Bids
The Board of Education will review bids for the new Central Elementary School tonight as announced by Superintendent Howard Cromwell. Similar facilities to Wildwood School are planned. other bids include lab equipment for Middletown High and Roosevelt, plus McKinley shops. The agenda covers hiring non certified staff and contracts for baked goods milk and ice cream for cafeterias.
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Central
Board of Education
Howard Cromwell
Wildwood
Middletown High School
Roosevelt
McKinley
Little Steelers Win Annual Junior Achievement Report Contest
The Little Steelers Co wins top honors in the Junior Achievement annual report contest in Middletown area. Judges Mil lan Weatherwax Jr announce the winner sponsored by Armco Association. The report goes to Columbus JA for regional judging against six states. First prize covers a paid week at the National JA convention in Bloomington Ind. Juanitan Fugate of Middletown High will represent the Middletown JA. Second place goes to the Wremm Clippers Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Steelers Co
Middletown
Robert Millan
First National Bank
Russell Weatherwax Jr
Oglesby- Barnitz Bank
Armco Association
Columbus JA Office
Little Steelers
Roger Craft
Robert Kontz
Steve Ordog
Wallace Slone
Winford Lawson
Bloomington
Ind
Juanitan Fugate
Middetown High School
Blooomington
Wremm Clippers Co
Middletown Man Identified in Cincinnati Chili Parlor Holdup
John David Wells, 33, of Middletown, was identified by victim Fred Albert of Cincinnati and witnesses as the man who tried to rob him outside a chili parlor in Newport. Albert tackled the suspect, who fled to a parked car. Wells was held on breach of peace and posted $2,500 bail. Albert may pursue additional charges.
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Newport
Middletown
John David Wells
Midletown
Fred Albert
Cincinnati
Albert
Wells
Church Office Entered and Robbed on Sutphin Street
Police report a robbery at the Church of the Nazarene on Sutphin Street where the church school office was looted of 25 dollars in small change. A witness saw a small boy flee from the rear of the building.
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L. P. Rossman
Church of the Nazarene
Sutphin St
Conservation Farm and Lake Dedication Near Baltimore
A lake and a 102 acre conservation farm near Baltimore were dedicated Sunday by the Fairfield County Fish and Game Association. Gov. C. William O'Neill attended along with state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Ohio
Baltimore
Fairfield County Fish and Game Assn
William O'Neill
Workers Get First Pay In Silver Dollars At Benton Plant
About 200 employees at an aluminum furniture factory in Benton Kentucky received their first payroll of 8800 dollars in silver dollars to celebrate the opening. Workers carried the coins in cloth sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton, Ky
Girl Dies After Baseball Accident in Lima
Doctors said a brain injury caused the death of 11 year old Jane Ann Undegrove of Van Wert. She succumbed at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima after being struck on the head by a baseball while walking near her home past a field where youths were playing Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima, Ohio
Jane Ann
Fog Binds Miami Valley With Two Vehicle Crashes
A dense fog Sunday caused two accidents. Ralph Smith, 42, from 900 S Main St, received injuries and was released from Mercy Hospital after his car struck a telephone pole on the Hamilton Trenton road at 3 45 am. Herbert Puls, 21, of Vale Rt 1, suffered facial and limb injuries in a two car crash at 1 am. Puls was treated at Middletown Hospital. driver of the other car was Robert Layer, 21, of West Middletown Rt 1.
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Miami Valley
Ralph Smith
S. Main St
Hampton-Trenton
Smith
Mercy Hospital
Herbert E. Puls
Vale Rt. 1
Robert Layer
West Middletown Rt. 1
Puls
Middletown Hospital
Shower honors Linda Lou Siby bride elect
Mrs. Wilma Siby and Miss Ra mona Siby hosted a shower for Linda Lou Siby, bride to Henry Robinson, with relatives and friends attending. An antique car show at Granville drew prizes for attendees. Gloria and Carolyn Schenk will host a 4-H Sewing Club event Tuesday. Williard Long, John Paulin attended a trustees convention in Toledo. EUB Church ice cream social well attended. Wayne Township First Aid Club met at Martyn Neal's home on June 9. Donna Zimmerman spoke on first aid kits and arm slings. Next meeting at Candy Hines’s home on June 23.
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Jacksonburg
Wilma Siby
Ramona Siby
Linda Lou Siby
Henry Robinson
Kenneth Neal
Marlyn
Greg
Granville
Gloria
Carolyn Schenk
Williard Long
John Paulin
Toledo
Wayne Township
Martyn Neal
Donna Zimmerman
Candy Hines
Two Autos Damaged In Franklin Intersection Crash
A two car collision at 2nd and Main streets in Franklin caused about 650 in vehicle damage. Grey D. Corley of Excello turned left onto Main Street into Barbara I. Eller of 138 S Main St, the northbound driver.
Baty Wins Flying Club Arcathdon Triathlon
Bruce Baty of Grand Ave. flew a Cessna 170A to win the Arcathdon Triathlon sponsored by Middletown Aviation Club. James Murphy of Trenton placed second flying an Aeronca Champion. Robert McNutt of Middletown finished third in a Stinson Station Wagon. Eleven planes competed in the annual event started in 1952. the trophy goes to the first to win three straight years.
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Bruce Baty
Grand Ave
Middletown Aviation Club
Baty
Central
Armco Drainage
Philadelphia
Mexico City
James Murphy
Trenton
Aeronca
Aeronca Engineering Department
Robert McNutt
Middletown
Dayton Daily News
McNutt
Miami Workshop At Oxford Teaches Aviation Education
Miami University hosts a Civil Air Patrol workshop for about seventy five teachers from several states. Dr Mervin Strickler opens with CAP aviation education. Speakers include Dr Robert Drews on aviation and mental health Marcel Fages on jet engines and Charles Tracy on model plane building. A SARCA air rescue demonstration will be staged by the Cincinnati CAP squadron next Sunday.
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Oxford
Great Lakes
Miami University
Civil Air Patrol
Mervin K. Strickler
Washington, D. C
CAP
Robert S. Drews
Detroit
Marcel Fages
General Electric
Charles Tracy
Cleveland Press
John Whitesel
Cincinnati Cap
Blanket room dispute ends with police advice
Middletown wife calls police after husband returns home and hogs all the blankets leaving her to endure the chilly night. Officers give practical, paternal counsel and urge both parties to share the blankets and sleep.
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Middletown
Tranquilizers Not Harmful With Medical Oversight
Dr. Ralph Ruhmekorff assistant director at Michigan State University health center says tranquilizers are not harmful if used under a doctor's care. He notes modern tranquilizers have fewer side effects and urges a medical exam before use.
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East Lansing
Mich
Ralph Ruhmékorff
Michigan State University Health Center
Ruhmkorff
Bearded man in court over fox dispute in Norfolk
Bearded Al Millikan appeared in Norfolk court on disorderly conduct charges after claiming a stranger threatened to kick his orange fox stuffed with him. Millikan said he loved the fox and offered to be kicked instead. police arrived as he explained his feelings.
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Norfolk
al Millikan
Millikan
Woolomobile Waterfall Stands 1100 Feet High in Australia
A lesser known natural feature named Woolomobile Waterfall rises about 1100 feet in height in Australia. The landmark draws explorers and locals seeking dramatic cascades amid rugged terrain.
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Australia
Marathon Golf Duo Hopes to Break Local 137-Hole Mark
Middletown hosts flashlit golf marathon led by Jerry Brown and Tom Sizer aiming to surpass the 137 consecutive holes record set two years ago at Wildwood by Harry Stigler and Shorty Wagner. The pair reached halfway by 11:05 AM and seek to finish between 5 and 6 PM locally. Brown, 32, runs Frisch's Drive-In. Sizer, 17, will join UC Cincinnati on a basketball scholarship.
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Middletown
Jerry Brown
Tom Siter
Harry Stigler
Shorty Wagner
Wildwood
Brown-Sizer
Brown
Sizer
Stigler
Wagner
S. Main Street
University of Cincinnati
Boy Scouts Open Camp Hook Season at Camp Hook
Ninety eight troops representing six units arrive at Camp Hook for a week of scouting activities opening the camp’s 32nd season. Camp director George Bundick says over 600 boys are expected for six one week sessions with an inspection led by District Four officials and Dayton and Cincinnati leaders guiding the opening.
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Camp Hook
George Bundick
Driver Cited In Collision At Grand Avenue Intersection
A two car crash Sunday night at Grand Avenue and Jackson Lane caused 250 dollars in damage. Richard Davis 24 Franklin Rt. 1 turned left into Frank Killen 3 La Grange Ky who was cited for failing to stop at an intersection.
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Grand Avenue
Jackson Lane
Richard Davis
Franklin Rt. 1
Frank M. Killen
la Grange
Davis
Killen
Graduation for Car Hutter at Miami University
Mrs. Frank Cox attended graduation exercises for her grandson Car Hutter at Miami University. Other items note visits and family gatherings in Ohio including New Madison Miamisburg New Lebanon Troy Lebanon and birthday observance for Mary Graves.
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Poasttown
Frank Cox
Car Hutter
Miami University
G. 0
Michael
G. L. Michael
New Madison
Mary Graves
Paul Shaffer
Miamisburg
Harry Tilton
Karl Adkins
New Lebanon
Robert Wirtley
Robert
Walter Wirtley
Warren Myers
Mary. Graves
Troy
W. C. Thompson
Sandra
Ed Allen
Lebanon
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Calvary Church
Chirch Lawrence Burton
Canal Road
Lawrence
Begley House
Begley
State Highway Patrol
East Middletown
Highview
Instruments
Norris Music House
First Avenue
Hiaher
John” Frey
Bobby Molitor Jr
St. Cloud
Minn
Frey
Miami
Fla
Milwaukee
Lake
Harold
Central Ave
Linda Sibe
Franklin
Flying Club
Arcathdon
Boy Scouts
Scout District Four
FE. L. Kohnle
Dayton
Harold Bedenbaugh
Presbyterian Church
Church of the Ascension
Crystal Tissue
Excelle
Franklin Rotary Club
Franklin Optimist Club
Springboro Lions Club
Kenneth Mann
Wendall Beaty
Gordon Bowles
Harry Hannah
Wayne Russell
Richard Hinshaw
George Hoover
Linden Ave
Arthur Clark
Yankee Rd
Larry Waldner
Forest Glen Dr
Edward Fair
Oxford State Rd
Chester Hall
Spencer Sa
Floyd Miller
Locust St
Baltimore Street
Mrs. Cox
JOS. R. Baker & Son, Inc. Funeral Home
Manchester
Sanitone
Staviy A
Fough Labee Leg
Charles
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