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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1959

Page

10

Space Flights Limited By Extreme Distances

Washington AP notes space flight to the moon in under a stated number of hours may be possible someday and a four year mission to Pluto could occur, says Dr Lee Dubridge president of Caltech. He warns distances are so vast that any practical timetable is uncertain.

Washington Moon Pluto Solar System Lee Dubridge California Institute of Technology Dubridge Alpha Centauri

Minor Fire Reported At 214 Garfield St Middletown

Firemen checked a bedroom fire at 214 Garfield St occupied by Clifford Richardson. A pair of rousers lit by a cigarette caused the blaze, with no damage. An emergency squad aided A. W. Allen of 1338 Worlawn Ave but he was not hospitalized.

Middletown Garfield St Clifford Richardson Worlawn Ave A. W. Allen

Tot Chokes On Food At Franklin

Kevin Parker a month old son of Mr and Mrs Mark Parker died of strangulation at 6 p m yesterday at the home on Kenny Lane Dr Ralph Young Warren County coroner ruled death due to food particles in the trachea Surviving are the parents four brothers Jerry Stephen Randy and James and four sisters Anna Ruby Beverly and Alberta all at home and the grandparents John Jordan of Phoenix Ariz and Mrs Susan Parker of Big Hill Ky Services will be held at 10 30 am Saturday at the Eaton Funeral Home with the Rev H S Gessner officiating Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m

Franklin Kevin Parker Mark Parker Kenny Lane Ralph Young Warren County Jerry Stephen Randy James Anna Ruby Beverly Alberta John Jordan Phoenix Ariz Susan Parker Big Hill Eaton Funeral Home H. S. Gessner Springboro

Authority Asked For Mob Arrests In School Desegregation

Atty Gen William P Rogers urged Congress to grant clear federal power to arrest those causing disturbances around schools enforcing integration. Speaking to a House subcommittee he cited Little Rock 1957 as a point of criticism and proposed bills would punish by up to two years in jail and or a $10,000 fine.

Washington William P. Rogers Congress Rogers House Judiciary Little Rock Ark Central High School

Fourth Friday in September Recognized as American Indian Day

The fourth Friday in September is observed as American Indian Day, honoring Native communities and their contributions. The designation reflects cultural recognition and historical significance within the region.

Deaths And Funerals George McPhearson 62

George W. McPhearson 62 of 3404 Glencoe Dr. and Armco employee for 36 years died at 8 10 p m yesterday at Middle town Hospital after chest pains. He joined Armco as a laborer in 1923, became turn foreman in 1946, native of Campton Ky, survived by wife Elizabeth and four sisters. Services Monday at Jackson Ky Baptist Church with burial in Jackson.

George W. McPhearson Glencoe Dr Armco Middle‘town Hospital Armco Steel Corp McPearson McPhearson Armcol Shipping Department Campton Elizabeth Guy Cundiff Stanley Gibson Vernon Burgess Middletown Ralph Wilson Germantown Baptist Church Jackson McCoy Leffler Miller

Mrs Mabel Hinkle Rites Set After Middletown Death

Mrs Mabel Hinkle 66 of 1933 Fernwood St died at Middletown Hospital at 355 p m after a 10 week illness. Born in Greenup County she moved from Silver Grove two years ago. Survived by husband John two daughters Kathryn Sansom and Mary Jane Hedrick two sisters Thelma Reed and T J May a brother William Flanagan and three grandchildren. Services 10 a m Saturday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Rev Edwin Bobbitt officiating. Burial Woodside Cemetery. Visitation tomorrow 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m.

Mable Irene Hinkle Fernwood St Middletown Hospital Greenup County Middletown Silver Grove First Christian Church John i Kathryn Sansom West Middletown Mary Jane Hedrick Mead

Deaths Elsewhere La Plata Mo Prolific Writer Lester Dent

M4 prolific fiction writer Lester Dent died in La Plata Missouri. He authored many pulp stories including a long running adventure series. Dent created famous detective characters and contributed to the pulps during the early years of the magazine era. He was known for fast paced plots and a distinctive action style.

Doe Savage Kenneth Robeson Tim Ryan la Plata Columbus Ohio Bruce D. Rindlaub Army Engineers Rindlaub Fargo N.D Lester Dent

Hamiltonian Burned By Sudden Fire

Louis Wilson, 44, of 1117 Ross Ave., suffered burns and injuries when he leaped from a second floor window as flames coated his clothes during a wallpaper stripping job at 93 Campbell Ave. A gasoline tank on a steamer exploded, burning Wilson who tried to hurl the steamer through a window. the device fell to a lower roof. He was hospitalized at Mercy with possible ankle fracture and first to third degree burns on face arms and chest. Fire damage estimated at $1.

Hamilton Louis Wilson Ross Ave Campbell Ave Wilson Campbell Avenue Mercy Hospital

Auto Skids Driver Injured in Snow Crash Near Rt 122

Har vey Middleton, 65, of Rt 2 West Melaletown, admitted to Middletown Hospital for injuries after his car skidded on Franklin Trenton Road two miles south of Rt 122. He had face lacerations and a broken right ankle. State patrol said he swerved northeast on the snowy road, left the pavement, hit a fence, then struck a tree. A passing motorist transported him to hospital.

West Melaletown Harvey Middleton Rt. 2 Middletown Hospital Franklin - Trenton Road Rt. 122 Middleton Ac Hospital

Smith in Poor Health at Mercy Hospital

Hamilton special report says R. H. Smith former Butler County auditor remained in poor condition at Mercy Hospital today after being admitted Tuesday due to illness at home. Hospital attendants noted a restful night.

Hamilton R. H. Smith Butler County Mercy Hospital

Dentist Hale Dies Aided WWI servicemen enlistment

Dr. C Wesley Hale aged 87 in Springfield Mass died on Wednesday. He organized dentists to repair teeth at no charge helping 40 000 young men qualify for military service in World War I.

Springfield Mass C. Wesley Hale

Fire Hits Fairfield Box Company

A night fire destroyed the interior and contents of Reynolds Box Manufacturing Co. at 7350 Dixie Hwy Fairfield City. Owner Charles T. Reynolds estimated losses at 25000 dollars, with some equipment possibly salvageable and plans to resume Monday. Firefighters faced a downed power line and an undetermined cause, suspected to involve a failed transformer cutout.

Hamilton Reynolds Box Manufacturing Co Dixie Hwy Fairfield City Charles T. Reynolds Smiley Ave Springdale Reynolds Woodlawn Hamilton County

Mason woman suffers hip fracture after icy fall at home

Alice Bercaw aged 56 of 315 Kings Mills Road Mason fell on ice yesterday afternoon fracturing her left hip. She was transported to Mercy Hospital by the Mason Life Squad for treatment.

Hamilton Alice Bercaw Kings Mills Rd Mason Mercy Hospital Mason Life Squad

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