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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1959

Page

3

Infant Monica Rae Gresham dies at Middletown Hospital

Monica Rae Gresham infant daughter of Arzell and unnamed mother stillborn at Middletown Hospital at 8 am. Survivors include brother Elston Howard and grandparents Milton Gresham and Lawrence Weathers. Graveside services at Woodside Cemetery. arrangements by Bailey Funeral Home. Services Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. J. M. Allen officiating. Burial Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 pm tomorrow. Jordan Hall Funeral Home also handling arrangements.

Monica Rae Gresham Arzell Gresham Yankee Rd Middletown Hospital Elston Howard Milton Gresham Middletown Lawrence Weathers Wyoming Ohio Woodside Cemetery Bailey Funeral Home Josephine Drummon Gary Ind Esther Hayes San Antonio Tex New Hope Baptist Church J. M. Allen Jordan Hall Funeral Home

Mrs Hattie Hawkins Dies In Ripley Home

Mrs Hattie Hawkins aged 8? no age given died at 7 15 p.m yesterday at her daughter’s home 839 9th Ave Ripley She was a member of a Chapel CME Church in Ripley Surviving two daughters Marjorie Stone and Gladys K Flake of Lockland two grandchildren Services at 2 p.m Saturday at Bede Chapel Ripley Rev T J Holmes officiating Burial Maplewood Cemetery Ripley Arrangements at Ripley by Kirkpatrick Funeral Home Bailey Funeral Home local arrangements

Hattie Bell Ferguson Hawkins Marjorie Stone 9Th Ave T. J. Holmes Maplewood Ripley Kirkpatrick Funeral Home Bailey Funeral Home

Mrs Lois Haynes Dies After Illness At Middletown Hospital

Mrs Lois Haynes 37 formerly of 500 18th Ave died at 9 10 am yesterday at Middletown Hospital after two years ill. She belonged to New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board and Goldiette Circle and Minnie H a Ha Temple 263 Daughter of Ellis. Survived by daughter Peggy at home and brother Clarence Burnett of Edna Texas.

Lois Haynes William Lewis 18Th Ave Middletown Hospital Haynes New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board Goldiette Circle Minnie-Ha-Ha Temple Ellis Peggy Clarence Burnett Edna, Tex

The Growing Horror of Lung Cancer in Reader's Digest

A March Reader's Digest article warns about lung cancer risks for heavy smokers. It discusses survival odds, a detailed account of a lung removal, and two simple tests to detect early symptoms while there is time to act.

March Reader's Digest

Death of 9 year old Rose Zet ta Shepherd

South Lebanon mourns 9 year old Rose Zet ta Shepherd daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Shepherd of 185 Mary Jnn. She died of pneumonia yesterday at Cincinnati General Hospital Surviving are her parents and a brother Stephen Services set for 2 30 p m Wednesday at the Church of God with burial in South Lebanon Cemetery Friends may call at Oswald Funeral Home this afternoon

South Lebanon Rose Zetta Shepherd Willard Shepherd Mary Jnn Cincinnati General Hospital Stephen Church of God Oswald

Camden farmer White dies at 67 in Camden township

Camden Lerton C White 67 retired farmer died yesterday at his Camden Rt 2 home. Survived by wife Edna two sons Harold and Burdette a brother Edward and three sisters Mrs Walter Marker Mrs Omer Kenworthy and Mrs Harry Lite hiser. Funeral Thursday at R C Nein Sons Funeral Home with burial in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Camden Lerton C, White Israel Township Camden Rt Edna Harold Burdette Eaton Rt Edward Walter Marker Omer Kenworthy Eaton Harry Litehiser R. C. Nein & Sons Fairmount Cemetery

Local Roofing Contractor Fred N. Cox Dies in Dayton

Fred N. Cox aged 53 of 1215 Yankee Road died at 7 p.m. Monday in Miami Valley Hospital Dayton after a period as a patient there. Funeral arrangements are complete at Anglesby Funeral Home Franklin.

Fred N. Cox Yankee Rd Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Anglesby Funeral Franklin

Obituary Notices Illustrate Local Farewells

Zelda Bunce, 61, of 3357 Cincinnati Brookville Road, will be laid to rest at 10 a.m. Thursday at Webb Funeral Home. Richard J. Spindler, 6, son of Mr and Mrs Robert J Spindler, of 622 N E Street, funeral services at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at St Peter in Chains Church. Ralph Gordon Selsor, 52, of 22m Stillwell Beckett Road, funeral services at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Klaus Funeral Home.

Zelda Bunce Cincinnati - Brookville Rd Webb Funeral Home Richard J. Spindler Robert J. Spindler N. E St St. Peter In Chains Ralph Gordon Selsor Stillwell Beckett Rd Klaus Funeral Home

Notable Deaths Include MGM Art Director Horning

William Allen Horning 54 MGM supervising art director and six time Oscar nominee died of lung cancer. He earned a current nomination for Gigi and was born in Springfield Missouri.

Associated Press Hollywood AP William Allen Horning MGM Horning Gigi Springfield New York William E Chickering American Machine and Foundry Co International Group Georgiana P. Carhart Baltimore Rochester Mayo Clinic Parker Limerick Ireland

Singer Jerry Lee Lewis Names Son Steve Allen Lewis

Ferriday Louisiana reports that Jerry Lee Lewis named his five day old son Steve Allen Lewis in honor of the television star. Lewis said Allen aided his career and provided inspiration. Steve was born in a Ferriday hospital Thursday as 14 year old wife Myra waited at home. The couple rushed home from Baton Rouge after a performance the night before.

Ferriday Jerry Lee Lewis Steve Allen Lewis Lewis Allen Steve Myra Baton Rouge London

Lebanon Man Held In Traffic Death

Six year old Joel Hay of 10337 Montgomery Road was killed when he ran into the road and was struck by a car driven by Joseph W. Terry of Lebanon. The vehicle dragged the youth 163 feet and Terry was charged with reckless driving. It marked Hamilton County's 16th traffic fatality of the year.

Cincinnati Joel Hay Montgomery Rd Montgomery Joseph W. Terry Lebanon Rt. 1 Hamilton County

Richard Zeckar Named Germantown Fire Chief

Richard Zeckar appointed by Mayor Donald Moyer with village council approval to lead Germantown Fire Department. Zeckar, 11-year volunteer, will serve as chief at $50 a year as part of a broader reorganization and by law updates.

Germantown Donald Moyer Richard Zeckar Dupps Metal Co Zeckar Paul Bohn Roy Rowe

Ohio Traffic Deaths Dip in January

Ohio records 110 traffic fatalities in January 1959 down 21 percent from 149 in January 1958. It marks the lowest January toll since 1945 with fewer driver deaths and most victims aged 25 to 35 and 55 to 64.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Ohio Department

Martha Taft Estate Valued at 339000 in Cincinnati

An inventory shows Mrs. Martha Taft left an estate of 339000. Her four children William How ward Hl, Robert A. Horace and Lloyd Taft inherit the bulk. She was the widow of the late Senator Robert A. Taft.

Cincinnati Martha Taft William Howward Hl Robert A. Horace Lloyd Taft I. S Robert A. Taft

Dayton power rate hike request and gas line extension discussed

A representative of Dayton Power and Light asked for a 5 percent rate increase, but the council took no action. A request from seven Farmersville Pike residents to extend gas lines was also not acted upon. Bills totaling 2,400.97 were ordered paid.

Sentative Dayton Power & Light Co Farmersville Pike

Butler County Boat Rescue Squadron Names Officers

The newly formed Boat Rescue Squadron in Butler County names officers Fred Cupp as chairman Herb W. Server as vice chairman and Deputy Sheriff George L. Stang as secretary The group operates under the Hamilton chapter of the Izaak Walton League and the sheriff s department It will meet Thursday March 12 at 7 30 p.m. at the courthouse.

Butler County Boat Rescue Squadron Fred Cupp Westfield Ave Hamilton Herb W. Server Brookwood Ave George L. Stang Westfeld Ave Izaak Walton League Sheriffs Department

Ordination of Jack H. Alford in Des Plaines Illinois

The Rev. Jack H. Alford a 1945 Middletown High School graduate is ordained at First Congregational Church Des Plaines Illinois where he will serve as assistant minister. He was ordained on February 26 after completing seminary training at McCormick Theological Seminary.

Jack H. Alford Middletown High School First Congregational Church Des Plaines Ill Alfgord McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago Middletonian Buckeye Boys’ State Armco Steel Chicago Art Institute Christopher House Ruth Bridgeland McCormick Seminary Ft. Monmouth N.J Korea David Randy Nancy

Membership climbs at Des Plaines church with youth program

The Des Plaines church reports over 1,800 members and several hundred youths in the church youth program. Parents are listed as Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Alford of 81 6th Ave.

Des Plaines Church W. H. Alford 816Th Ave

36 Skaters Pass Tests At Rink Here

Medals were awarded to 36 pupils in proficiency tests held at the Roller Haven Skating Rink last night under the direction of pro Gary Houck and his assistants, Frances Phillabaum and William Wilson. Skaters and their classifications include Singles bar Joy Sheley, Timmy Wills, Alan Spears and Carl Vernon Hovel. Bronze medal free style Pamela aes Joy Sheley and Richard a dance bar Christine Shelburg, Mary Beth McKinney, Ray Howard, my Wells, Diane Pennington, Becky Perkins, Jackie Sheets, Kathy Medley, Vicky Cornett, Rosa Lynn Hickman, Ronnie Hunter, Bobby Stanley, Deana Sue Lackey, Betty Bunnel, Esther Houck. Second dance bar David Spears, Alan Spears, Timmy cver Bobby Stanley and Dreda. Bronze medal dance Carl Vernon Hovel, Ronald Gene Carmack and Phyllis Miller. Number one figures Bobby Stanley and Ronald Gene Carmack. The competition was judged by Mary Dunning, Adele Kelter and Joe Nemanid of the RSROA panel in Fairborn.

Roller Haven Gary Houck Frances Phillabaum Dayota William Wilson Middletown Joy Sheley Timmy Wills Alan Spears Carl Vernon Hovel Pamela Aes Richard Christine Shelburg Mary Beth McKinney Ray Howard My Wells Diane Pennington Becky Perkins Jackie Sheets Kathy Medley Vicky Cornett Rosa Lynn Hickman Ronnie Hunter Bobby Stanley Deana Sue Lackey Betty Bunnell Esther Houck David Spears Timmy Cver Dreda Ronald Gene Carmack Phyllis Miller Mary Dunning Adele Kelter Joe Nemanid RSROA Fairborn

Viola Rebekah Lodge Meeting At Odd Fellow Hall

Lodge members gathered for a meeting at Odd Fellow Hall with 25 in attendance. Mrs. Roy Tanner led the session and plans for a May 9 gift and bake sale were unveiled by Mrs. Elmer Triplett. Mrs. J B Monroe read a tribute poem to the late Paul Highmiller, former Grand Lodge treasurer.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow Hall Roy Tanner Noble Grand Elmer Triplett Ways and Means J. B. Monroe Paul Highmiller Grand Lodge

Parole Hearing Set For Mansfield Prisoner

Richard Johnson No. 58623, confined at Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield, from Butler County Case 15968, convicted 5-16-58 of Burgn s and serving a sentence of 1-15, eligible for a Pardon and Parole Commission hearing on or after April 1, 1959. Parole and Record Clerk A. C. Forsyth signs the notice dated Feb 24 and published Mar 3.

Mae Snell Louis E. Snell Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio Joseph T. Kiep Charlotte F. Hermann Finkelman & Ross Mansfield Richard Johnson Ohio State Reformatory Burg N S. Greare Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission A. C. Forsyth

Warren County Board Seeks Legal Opinion on Dual Roles

Warren County Health Advisory Board votes to seek opinions from the prosecutor and Ohio Attorney General on the legality of two members who also sit on the Board of Health. Mayor Ralph Keller and others push for clarification amid legal questions and a flood response praised by local officials.

Warren County Board Lebanon Warren County Health Advisory Board Board of Health Ralph E. Keller Pleasant Plain Charles Anderson Mason Herschel Hollingshead Turtlecreek Township Jack Decker Fred Jones Ohio Mark McElroy Warren County Health Council Dee Hawks Arch Harvey Butlerville Clayton Clark Wayne Twp Hardy Moss Paul Herdman Health Council Harvey Warren County Ugh T. A. Gardiner Southwestern State Board Health Board of Health Record Gene Griffith Earl J. Maag Morrow Dr. Harvey

PTO Meets Today in Amanda School Auditorium

The Amanda PTO holds its monthly meeting today at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. The gathering focuses on parent and teacher collaboration and upcoming school activities.

PTO Amanda Pto

Chicken Feast Honors Lebanon Fire Chief Retirement

The Lebanon Fire Dept honored Clarence V. Dunham at a dinner in the IOOF Hall. Dunham retires after 40 years of service and two years as chief, as Warren County fire units and several area companies attended. A farmer donated the chickens used for the feast served to firemen.

Lebanon Lebanon Fire Dept Ed Clarence V. Dunham Warren County Mason, Morrow Waynesville South Lebanon Harveysburg Springboro

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