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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1971

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Led by Baker 78 Trenton Middletown

C. Baker 78 of 407 hems Drive Trenton Middletown died with services planned at 10 30 a m Wednesday at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home Rev Bruce Powell to officiate Burial in Woodside Cemetery Friends may call Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Remaining survivors include five daughters Nora Allen Mildred ONeill Opal Noble Lydia Banks Faye Baker two sons Carl Eugene and two sisters America Sloan Matilda Wills plus 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren Derrick continues with another funeral notice noting a 2 pm Tuesday service at Dove Funeral Home North Vernon Vernon Cemetery.

C. Baker C. Baker Hems Drive Trenton Middletown Nora Allen Mildred O'Neill Opal Noble Lydia Banks Faye Baker Carl Eugene America Sloan Matilda Wills Joseph R. Baker & Sons Bruce Powell Woodside Cemetery

William Graft Sr. 73 dies after long illness

William Graft Sr. 73 of 2116 Bryant St. Middletown died 10 25 am Sunday at Middletown Hospital after a three month illness. He retired from Manchester Machine Co. Surviving are two sons, a brother in Hamilton and Ruth, his wife, who died last August. Services are 1 pm Wednesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with burial in Woodside Cemetery.Visiting hours Tuesday 3 5 and 7 9 p.m.

William Robert Graft Sr Bryant St Middletown Hospital

Death of Mrs Loretta Lackey in Middletown

Loretta Irene Lackey 1644 Lamberton St died of cancer at 12 10 a m Sunday at Middletown Hospital after a three year illness. Born in Middletown she is survived by husband Elmer two sons Tim of Loveland Ned of Middletown a daughter Deanna Reed Cherry Point NC two brothers Raymond and Robert Pennington four sisters Maureen Sizer Carrie Trey Mazie Copp and Alma Thompson four grandchildren Services 10 a m Wednesday Faith United Methodist Church Woodside Cemetery Wilson Schramm Memorial Home 210 S Main St Tuesday 2 5 and 7 9 p m

Loretta Lackey Loretta Irene Lackey Lamberton St Middletown Hospital Middletown Elmer Tim Loveland Ned Deanna Reed Cherry Point N.C Raymond Robert Pennington Maureen Sizer Carrie Trey Mazie Copp Alma Thompson Rialto Calif Faith United Methodist Church Clifford Stearns Woodside Cemetery Wilson-Schramm Memorial S. Main St

Obituary for Robert L. Mathews of North Vernon Ind

Robert L. Mathews 56 of North Vernon Ind died at 6 20 am Sunday at Jackson Memorial Hospital Seymour Ind after an extended illness He is survived by his wife Magdalene sons Robert L Matthews II Phillip of Cincinnati and three daughters Carolyn Robin and Jody Wood of Middletown plus other relatives

Robert L. Matthews North Vernon Ind Robert L. Matthews II Jody Wood Middletown Jackson Memorial Hospital Seymour Magdalene Phillip Cincinnati Carolyn Robin

Death notices for Benjamin McIntosh aged 84

Benjamin McIntosh 84 of 1820 Carroll Ave died at 10 10 p m at home after an extended illness. Retired Diamond National Corp employee. Wife Edna died last July. Survived by two daughters Helen Runkles Heber Springs Ark Martha Riffe Middletown three sons Wilbert Middletown Joe Anaheim Fred Santa Ana two brothers Archie Lucian Bethel nine grandchildren five great grandchildren Rev Edwin Bobbitt officiating visitation 5 to 7 and 9 p.m.

Benjamin McIntosh Carroll Ave McIntosh Diamond National Corp Edna Helen Runkles Heber Springs Ark Martha Riffe Middletown Wilbert Joe Anaheim Calif Fred Santa Ana Archie Lucian Bethel McCoy- Leffler Edwin Bobbitt Woodside Cemetery Funeral

Laurence J. Newman Services Held in Cleveland

Laurence J. Newman, 70, of Beachwood Ohio formerly Middletown, held today at Berkowitz Kumin Funeral Home Cleveland. A 45 year Diamond International Corp sales rep retiring 1965, he belonged to B Nai Brith Elks Lodge 251 and Lake Forest Country Club. Survived by wife Florence two daughters Eileen Gottlieb Toledo and Renee Swerling Cleveland and five other relatives.

Laurence J. Newman Lawrence J. ‘Newman Beachwood Ohio Middletown Berkowitz-Kumin Cleveland Newman Diamond International Corp B’nai Brith Elks Lodge Lake Forest Country Club Florence Eileen Gottlieb Toledo Renee Swerling

Resch 79 Found Dead at Darrtown Farm Home

Fred Resch age 79 of Germantown Road Darrtown died of natural causes at his Darrtown residence his body found Sunday at 2 30 p m by nephew John Loftus of Hamilton His wife Edna living in Middletown reported the absence and asked the nephew to investigate He was a World War I veteran and former Ford Motor Co Hamilton employee Mass at St John s Church and burial at St Stephen s Cemetery Hamilton were planned with a rosary service at Clark Street funeral home Tuesday evening.

Fred Resch Germantown Road Darrtown John Loftus Hamilton Resch Edna Middletown Mr. Resch Ford Motor Co St. John’s Church St. Stephen's Cemetery Clark St

Mrs Julia Wesson Dies at 82 in Dayton

Mrs Julia Wesson aged 82 of 2100 Lamberton Street Dayton died at 1 pm Sunday at Grandview Hospital. Survivors include husband Stanley. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Julia Wesson Lamberton St Grandview Hospital Dayton Stanley McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home

Roy F. Newland Dies at 73 in Waynesville Home

Roy F. Newland 73 of Waynesville Rt. 2 died Saturday at home. He retired in 1960 after 33 years with Frigidaire in Dayton. He was a longtime area resident and former employee of the Frigidaire plant.

Roy F. Newland Waynesville Waynesville Rt. 2 Newland Frigidaire Dayton

Britain’s postal system reshaped after strike ends

More than 190000 union members voted to return to work as 1000 of 1700 main post offices reopened. Backlog of 11 million domestic and 60 million foreign letters prompts a staged return with new decimal money and stamps training underway. Telegraphs resume Tuesday and pay phones stay limited until coin boxes are emptied. International mail hinges on London’s clearance. Rates rose during the strike affecting Britons sending letters.

Andrew Torchia London Britain U.S Washington Britlish Post Office the Postal Workers” Union

Bevin s funeral set after missing farm visit

Services will be Wednesday at 2 p m at Campbell Funeral Home for John D Bevins 78 of 4952 Hamilton Scipio Road whose body was found Saturday morning in a small creek behind his home Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery at Cleves Dr Garret J Boone Butler County coroner said the victim was found face down in a creek and may have drowned One searcher Wilmer Grissom 59 of 6155 Hamilton Scipio Road a neighbor discovered the body Bevins had gone to the rear of his farm to gather firewood and had been reported missing several days

Hamilton

Frigidaire 25 Year Club Member Dies in Ohio

Obituary notes a local member of Council 300 Knights of Columbus Dayton Frigidaire 25 year Club and Waynesville Senior Citizens. Surviving are two sons Tandy of Waynesville and Jeem of Miamisburg. Visitation at Stubbs Conner Funeral Home Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Rosary Monday 8 p.m. at St Augustine Church.

Council 300 Knights of Columbus Dayton Frigidaire 25 Year Club Waynesville

Death notices for Mrs Lucille Frischie and Mrs Blanch Wolfe

Lucille Frischie of 1151 Boyle Road to be given services at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Webb. Blanch Wolfe, 56, of 745 South 12th Street, to have services at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Campbell.

Lucille Frischie Boyle Road Webb Blanch Wolfe S. 12Th St Campbell

Break-Ins Net $1,500 Loss in Middletown

Two break-ins reported to Middletown police over the weekend led to about $1,500 in loot. Arthur Kimberlin said thieves pried open a family room door to steal two televisions, a rifle with scope, a shotgun, medals, a German watch, and a blue blazer. The Rev. James Linamen reported a church burglary with a typewriter, a 16 mm projector, and an adding machine missing. James Blevins Jr. reported tires and rims stolen from his carport and left chained.

Middletown Arthur Kimberlin Riviera Drive James Linamen Tytus Avenue Church

Trial Set In Bank Robbery Ring

Three Knox ville area men Eli William Caylor James Gien Collins and Alfred Junior Caldwell face trial in Butler County Common Pleas Court for breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony and placing a life in jeopardy in a bank burglary at Home Federal Savings Town and Country branch. The case stems from an FBI roundup of a 14 state bank burglary ring. Officer Weisbrodt was wounded during the flight from the branch. All three remain jailed on other charges.

Hamilton Knoxville, Tenn Town & Country Home Federal Savings and Loan Assn Butler County Common Pleas Court Eli William Caylor James Gien Collins Alfred ‘Junior Caldwell FBI Hamilton Ptl Gerald Weisbrodt Butler County Richard J. Wessel Jin

Middletown Campus A Cappella Choir Set to Perform

The Middletown Campus A Cappella choir from Miami University will perform at the Rotary Club gathering at noon tomorrow. The group includes 25 students from the Middletown area and will sing at the Manchester Motor Inn.

Middletown Miami University Rotary Club Manchester ‘Motor Inn

Frisco Moves to Clear Vehicle Dwellers Across City

San Francisco officials plan a new police code to bar living in parked vehicles from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Violators face up to 1000 dollars fine and six months jail. Health reports note garbage, noise, rats, and wastewater from mobile camps near marinas and parks.

San Francisco Haight-Ashbury David P. Roche Police Department Health Department

Youth Pleads Guilty in Hamilton Hallucinogen Case

Dee Brennneman, 18, of 1200 Harmon Ave, Hamilton, admitted possession for sale of hallucinogen in Butler County Common Pleas Court. Police raided a residence on January 15. Other charges included maintaining a dwelling for users. Pre-sentence investigation ordered. disposition set for April 12 at 9 a.m.

Hamilton Court of Butler County Common Pleas Robert L. Marrs Dee Brennneman Harmon Ave Marrs Adult Probations Department

Ferguson May Gel Pension

The Public Employer Retirement System asked the attorney general to rule if State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson is entitled to a PERS pension and his 25000 dollar salary. Ferguson, 78, qualifies for a pension after more than 30 years in elected and appointed public office and is the first to benefit from a new provision. He says the lawmakers intended the bill for a Republican, but he fooled them and is entitled to it.

Columbus Ohio Attorney General's Office Joseph T. Ferguson Ferguson

Rosedale PTO Plans Gym Capades Fundraiser

The Rosedale School PTO will meet Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the school. The annual Gym capades, presented by the children, charges 50 cents admission to fund gymnasium equipment, with a short PTO business meeting before the program.

Rosedale School PTO

Fire Calls Record Multiple Medical and Incident Responses

At 7:14 a.m. an ill 86 year old woman Mrs. Phillip Rizzo was taken to Middletown Hospital by ambulance in fair condition. At 6:24 p.m. Alvin Burg 36 remained at the scene after a reported incident at 821 Ninth Ave. At 6:25 p.m. Harry Thornton 47 was taken to hospital by ambulance in critical condition. At 11:47 p.m. Mrs. Rosie Griggs 80 was treated and taken to hospital by ambulance in fair condition.

Stanley St Phillip Rizzo Middletown Hospital Ninth Ave Alvin Burg McGuire Ave Hill Ave Harry Thornton Burbank Ave Rosie Griggs

Middletown Board Meeting Sets Agenda For 4 P.M.

The Middletown Board of Education will meet tomorrow at 4 p.m. to review a routine agenda. Items include summer school sessions personnel matters and a plan presentation on using Title III funds to buy education equipment per Superintendent Robert K. Johnson.

Middletown

Wheels Stolen From Car in Dumford Trucking Lot

Oliver P. Pottinger of 498 E. Lamar Drive Carlisle told Butler County police a theft at the Dumford Trucking Co. lot next to the Catalina Trailer Park 6501 Gentertown Road north of Middletown resulted in the loss of two front wheels and tires valued at 60 dollars.

Oliver P. Pottinger E. Lamar Drive Carlisle Butler County Dumford Trucking Co Germantown Road Middletown Pottinger

Spring retail feel at Reed-Klopp and local stores

A lively roundup highlights spring displays at Reed-Klopp Furniture with redesigned floors and home decor. Nearby shops like Peck’s A Shop Roxie’s Wig Boutique Davidson’s Photo Shop Maud Muller’s and First National Bank promote seasonal gifts wigs travel gear cards and financing options for home improvements.

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Kim Dove Funeral Home Vernon Cemetery William Graft Sr Robert L. Mathews DODDS Verity Mth Ave Charles Bud) Steller Mgr Menings John Dobrozsi Jr Ins., Inc First Ave O. GA Christina Marie Denna Christina Larry Denna Torrance British Postal Service William Ryland City Loan Company C.l.co Central Ave Roche Rosedale Pto Gym Capades Round Town O Ae PECK Mr. Peck Reed-Klopp Furniture Reed-Klopp Norman First National Bank First National Davidson Panasonic Spartan Bill Davidson St. Patrick’s Day Maud Muller’s Hallmark St. Partick’s St. Pat's C. E. Greathouse
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