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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1967

Page

2

Three Killed In Crash Near Clarksville

A two car collision near Clarksville in eastern Warren County at 5 20 p m yesterday killed Johnny Atkins 26 of Clarksville Jean Large age not listed and her five year old son Craig of Wilmington Also injured were Roger Beach 20 Blanchester Dale Hill 26 Blanchester Carl Large 4 of Wilmington and his infant daughter Molly The fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Ohio 132 and 133 about 1 5 miles southwest of Clarksville near the Clinton County line The Ohio State Patrol said a northbound 132 car struck a southbound car making a left onto 133

Wilmington Warren County Johnny Atkins Clarksville Jean Large Craig Clinton County Memorial Hospital Roger Beach Ter Molly Ohio 132 Ohio 133 Clinton County Ohio State Patrol Ohio

Granville Dumford 83 Dies. Retired Armco Worker

Granville Silas Dumford 83 of 120 Shafer St died Saturday at Middletown Hospital after a long illness. Retired from Armco Steel’s transportation and labor dept for 18 years, he belonged to St. Paul s United Church of Christ. Survived by wife Esta, three daughters, four grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Funeral 9:30 am Tuesday at McCoy Leffier Funeral Home, burial Woodside Cemetery. memorials to Heart Fund.

Granville Dumford Granville Silas Dumford Shafer St Middletown Hospital Armco Steel Corp Transportation and Labor Department St. Paul's United Church of Christ Esta James Potter Trenton Kenneth Giltrow Middletown James Posey Franklin McCoy-Leffier Robert McNamara Woodside Cemetery Heart Fund

Agnes Hamacher dies at 63 in Middletown hospital

Agnes Hamacher 63 of 6341 Resistance Drive died yesterday at 1 30 p m in Middletown Hospital after a stay since February 25 She earlier worked as a switchboard operator at Armco Steel General Offices Born in Middletown she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Parly Linkins Survivors include two sons

Agnes Hamacher Agnes Linkins Hamacher Ristance Drive Middletown Hospital Armco Steel Corp Middletown Parly Linkins

Funeral services for Arlie C Hatton

Funeral services for Arlie C Hatton aged 62 who died in a car crash on Tytus Avenue will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home with Reverends Edward Bates and Everett Moore officiating. Burial follows at Woodside Cemetery.

Arlie C. Hatton Tytus Avenue Joseph R. Baker & Sons Edward Bates Everett Moore Woodside

Traffic Safety Slogan Essay Contest Extended to March 31

Ohio officials extend the Traffic Safety Slogan Essay contest deadline to March 31 citing bad weather that hindered mailing of entries from school children and rural residents. Safety Director Warren C. Nelson announced the extension on Saturday.

Columbus, Ohio Warren C. Nelson

Cadet Grant To Visit Middletown High School

Cadet Lee B. Grant Jr of the U S Air Force Academy will visit Middletown High School on Wednesday from 8:30 to 10 am to discuss academy programs and Air Force careers. He graduated Beavercreek High School in 1964. Arrangements can be made through Lt Col Oscar Koeppel at 423-9231 or 423-6807.

Lee B. Grant Jr U.S. Air Force Academy Colorado Sirings Colo Middletown High ‘School Grant Air Force Beavercreek ‘High School Dayton Oscar Koeppel Middletown Academy

Juveniles Questioned Over Hill Avenue Vandalism

Police questioned three juveniles about rocks and bottles thrown at windows of city houses on Hill Avenue. Stolen from a car on Hendrickson Road were two dresses snapshots candlesticks and 18 napkins valued at 35 dollars belonging to Robert E Stevens.

Hill Avenue Robert E. Stevens Hendrickson Road

Middletown Smith Park Pond Opens For Fishing Season

Middletown's Smith Park fish pond will open next Wednesday for a seven month season daily from dawn to dusk under the supervision of Charles and Mrs. Davis. The pond will be stocked weather permitting with fish from Canada. nine thousand pounds were stocked last season. Senior citizens may qualify for a free fishing permit. Fees include a family plan at 10 dollars, a daily plan at 1 dollar, and a children's pass at 3 dollars with rules on passes and guest use.

Middletown Smith Park Verity Parkway Tytus Avenue Department of Parks and Recreation Charles D. Davis Aires Ralph Connor Canada Park Board Highland St Smith Pond Gars

Middletown Young Republican Newsletter Wins First

The Middletown Area Young Republican newsletter earned first place in its size category at the Ohio League of Young Republicans Clubs awards in Findlay. Judges cited frequency coverage circulation and appearance. James E. Betts of Rocky River was endorsed for chairman of the Young Republican National Federation, to be voted at the national convention in June. Seven Middletown members attended the meeting.

Middletown Area Young Republican Ohio League of Young Republican Clubs Findlay James E. Betts Rocky River Ohio League Young Republican National Federation Middletown

Wallet lost by Harold Allen found by three Girl Scouts

Three Girl Scouts Bonnie Sharp Cathy French and Margaret Lutes found Harold W Allen of Hamilton's wallet in a ditch near Route 4. It held 293 dollars and a 30 dollar money order and was turned in to Ohio State Patrol Post No 9.

Harold W. Allen Hamilton Route 4 Ohio State Patrol Bonnie Sharp Overbeck Cathy French Margaret Lutes New Miami Garmon Lee Lowe Dayton Trol Allen N. University

Louis Braille Inventor and Organist Injured in Gas Line Accident

Fire runs at 1:30 p.m. on Vance Street blotched by a gas line rupture during stove cleaning. Louis Braille, inventor of the printing system for the blind and noted organist, was accidentally blinded in the incident. He is reported to be 3 years old.

Louis Braille Vance

Busy in new office as Lukens aide loves job

Paula Hudson, secretary and aide to U S Representative Donald Lukens, manages a three room suite in the Pickwick Building Middletown. She handles calls, correspondence and case work from veterans to Social Security and military service issues as the office moves from Central Avenue.

Phyllis Hayes Middletown Jove U.S Donald Lukens Paula Hudson Roosevelt Ave Lukens Central Avenue Pickwick Building Main Street Paula Congressional Morris Turkelson Lebanon Turkelson Hamilton and i Middletown

Fifteen Speeders Forfeit Fines in Franklin Court

Franklin Municipal Court Friday charged fifteen persons with speeding and related violations. Carlie Amburger, 24, Middletown, paid 10 dollars for driving left of center. Robert Reynolds, 18, Middletown, paid 15 dollars for following too closely. six others paid 200 dollars on eight charges.

Franklin Franklin Municipal Court Carlie Amburger Jewell Ave Middletown Robert Reynolds Russell Ave

Damage $100 In Crash Here

Police set damage at 100 dollars for a collision at Michigan Avenue and Grove Street at 3 35 p m involving Ligon Gains 28 of 1304 Young St and Annie R South 1309 Grove St Gains said he attempted to left turn onto Michigan when he struck Mrs South s car In two other accidents police set damage at 105 dollars Gen Abner Doubleday who some call the inventor of American baseball fired the first cannon from Fort Sumter against Confederate forces

Ligon Gains Young St Annie R. South Grove St Michigan Avenue Grove Street Gains Michigan ’R Abner Doubleday Fort Sumter

Red Cross Seeks March Drive Support Amid Tight Budget

Local Red Cross faces a tight budget with 54 percent retained locally and the rest sent to national HQ. The 1965 66 disaster costs spurred funds for military families and disaster aid, with a March goal of 43188 and a 69 monthly case average for local services.

Joy Jones Red Cross National Joseph Ballard Ballard Har

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