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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1968

Page

2

Franklin approves building plan changes and hires new assistant

Franklin school board okays change orders totaling over 17000 for the high school project and hires David C. Fuller as assistant superintendent on a two year contract. New buses and loose equipment bids totaling 165k plus resignations and staff hirings are approved.

Franklin David C. Fuller Northmont Terry Gary M. Smerillo Neal L. Frame Phillip Bergen William Saul

Vocational Tax Levy Approved By Absentee Ballots

Voters in Montgomery County approve a two mill vocational school levy with absentee ballots delivering a 68 to 12 margin. In-person votes against the plan totaled 5,989 to 5,401. Eleven thousand voters cast ballots overall with thirteen districts involved. The plan aims to fund a new $5 million facility offering trades and skills training for high schoolers not pursuing college.

Dayton Montgomery County Joint Vocational School Sen Almas Il Aviay Kenneth Crim Montgomery County Valley View Germantown Farmersville Carlisle Springboro Warren County Prebley County

Bartender Testifies In Adkins Murder Trial

Ralph Wilmot a Bartender at Fishville Tavern testified in the Ronald Adkins first degree murder trial. He described taking a revolver from Adkins earlier and Adkins threatening to return. Wright the victim confronted Adkins at the doorway as Adkins fired a rifle wounding Wilmot and killing Wright.

Hamilton Ralph Wilmot Fishville Ronald Adkins Court of Butler County Common Pleas Fred B. Cramer Adkins Lee Ave Ova Earl Wright Fourth St Wilmot Diablos Wright

Fire alarms cause medical scare in city buildings

A false alarm at 2:05 p.m. on Main Street and Fourth Avenue triggered a fire call. At 6:15 p.m. at 1425 Central Ave City Building Sylvia Hughes age 49 of 1507 Manchester Ave and city commission clerk fainted and was taken to Middletown Hospital for treatment.

Main Street Fourth Avenue Central Ave City Building Sylvia Hughes Manchester Ave City Commission Middletown Hospital

Obituaries for James Gentry 82 Held at Local Funeral Home

Services for James Gentry 82 of 2922 Senneca Street were set for 10 a.m. tomorrow at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev. James O Connor presiding. Burial was planned at Woodside Cemetery after his death yesterday at Middletown Hospital. Friends may call tonight from 7 to 9 p.m.

James Gentry Senneca St McCoy - Leffler James O'Connor Woodside Cemetery Gentry Middletown Hospital

Local man Logan Hughes Sr. dies at 72 in Middletown

Logan Marshall Hughes Sr. 72 of 2219 Whittier St. Middletown died at Middletown Hospital at 12 30 a m after a 14 month illness. He was born in Maysville Ky and retired from Sorg Paper Co. Survived by three daughters and three sons and two sisters. Services set for Friday at 2 p m at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev G Walter Weber officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Viewing tomorrow 3 5 and 7 9 p m.

Logan Marshall Hughes Sr Whittier St Middletown Hospital Mr. Hughes Maysville, Ky The Sorg Paper Co Harry Kruer Middletown Jane Reed Monroe Juanita Oliver Houston Logan Jr Ralph Jack Miamisburg Eva Lynch Jessie Baldwin Louisville McCoy - Leffler G. Walter Weber Woodside Cemetery

Police Investigate 16 Crashes with Two Injured

Rainy conditions sparked sixteen auto accidents reported to police with two women sustaining minor injuries. Wilma J. Puckett, 21, and Jane Rehse, 48, were treated at Middletown Hospital for head and ankle injuries and possible head injuries, respectively.

Middletown Hospital Wilma J. Puckett E. Second St Franklin Jane Rehse Alamo Road

Girl 18 Fails Driver Test After Minor Wreck

An 18-year-old Franklin girl attempting a driving test at the National Guard Armory in Lebanon hit the gas instead of the brake, knocking down a sign and striking a garbage can. No injuries and minor car damage were reported, but the examiner, pending confirmation, questions whether she passed.

Franklin National Guard Lebanon

Jackson Elected DAV Commander For Local Chapter

Thomas Jackson, a World War II veteran, was elected commander of the Harold John Hursh Chapter 131 of the Disabled American Veterans. Other officers named include Art Albaugh senior vice commander Al Decatur junior vice commander Alden Williams adjutant Harold Agee treasurer and Noah Powers chaplain, with Jackson residing at 1518 Manchester Ave.

Thomas Jackson Harold Johm Hursh The Disabled American Veterans

Man Sues For Compensation

George A. McGlone of 1713 Minnesota St Middletown files in Butler County Common Pleas Court seeking benefits under Ohio Workmen's Compensation Law for injuries suffered July 27 1967 while employed by Kaiser Engineers He slipped while attempting to remove a 75 pound coil of pump hose from debris injuring his back hip and left leg

Hamilton George A. McGlone Minnesota St Middletown Butler County Common Pleas Court Ohio Kaiser Engineers McGlone

FALSE TEETH WORRY SOLVED WITH FASTEETH

Do your false teeth annoy and embarrass by slipping dropping or wobbling when you eat laugh or talk Then sprinkle a little FASTEETH on your plates FASTEETH holds dentures firmer and more comfortably Makes eating easier It's alkaline doesn't sour No gummy gooey Pasty taste or feel Helps check plate odor Dentures that fit are essential to health See your dentist regularly Get FP at all drug counters

Williams Smokey W. Williams 51 Middletown Resident Dies

Smokey Williams of 3115 Ogden Drive died at Middletown Hospital after six months of declining health. A 20 year Ohio Bell outside station repairman, he served in World War II earning the Bronze Star and was a member of VFW Miami Valley Post 3809. Survived by wife Mildred, daughter Judy, mother Elzora Williams, and brothers Otis Newton and David. Funeral Friday at Joseph R. Baker & Sons with graveside rites at Woodside Cemetery.

Walker W Smokey) Williams Ogden Drive Middletown Hospital Williams Ohio Bell Telephone Co Gatlinburg Tenn Middletown VFW Miami Valley Post Mildred Girl Scouts Judy Elzora Williams Fof Otis Newton David Dayton

Franklin Milton Rue World War I veteran dies in Chicago

Wilton Rue Franklin Milton Rue 73 a World War I veteran died Monday at his residence in Chicago He is survived only by a sister Mrs Mary Shephard of Chicago Services will be held at 10 0 am Friday at Anglesby Funeral Home with Rev John Wedgewood officiating Burial will be in Woodhill Cemetery Funeral home hours tomorrow from 6 to 9 p m

Franklin Milton Rue Chicago Mary Shephard Anglesby Funeral Home John Wedgewood Woodhill Cemetery

Local Obituaries: Mrs. Mattie Johnson Mrs. Martha Campbell Harold Kramer

Obituaries list multiple deaths with ages and service details. Mrs Mattie Johnson 69 of Exeter Avenue to be buried after 2 p.m. Friday Brown-Dawson the former Mrs Martha Campbell 93 of Kehr Road to services 10 30 a m tomorrow Webb Harold Kramer 69 of Sanders Drive requiem high mass 9 30 a m tomorrow at St Peters Church.

Mattie Johnson Exeter Ave Brown - Dawson Martha Campbell Kehr Road Webb Harold Kramer Sanders Drive St. Peter's Church

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