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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1966

Page

2

Trenton Area Man Dies In Accident At Lib erty Fairfield Rd

A 45 year old Trenton man Elba Young was killed in a car pedestrian crash on the Liberty Fairfield Road west of Route 4. Richard L White 22 of Overpeck was identified as the driver of the car involved. Foggy conditions were noted and the death raises Butler County 1966 toll to 17.

Butler County Liberty-Fairfield Road Rt. 4 Elba Young Woodsdale Road Trenton Rt. 1 Richard L. White Maple Avenue Overpeck

Two Miami University Students Die In Rt 73 Crash

Last Sunday two Miami University students died in a two car crash on Rt 73 about a mile east of Oxford. State patrolmen watched Rt 73 last night due to heavy traffic to and from high school basketball tournament play at Miami University’s Withrow Court. Drivers were cautious between Rt 177 and Oxford amid a high death rate on the road.

Ami University Oxford Miami University Withrow Court Rt. 177

Ten days left to register for May 3 primary

Elections officials warn only 10 days remain to register to vote in the May 3 primary. The Middletown office of the Butler County Board of Elections in the Middletown Federal Savings and Loan Building will be open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and 9 am to noon Saturday. The registration deadline is Wednesday, March 23. New residents, those turning 21, and voters who have not participated in the last two elections must register, say deputy directors Kelly Haddix and Brack Little.

Middletown Butler County Board of Elections Kelly Haddix Brack Little

Deaths And Funerals Mrs Eliza Armitage 85

Mrs Eliza Armitage aged 85 of 1009 Nelbar Street died yesterday at 17 10 p m at Logsdon Nursing Home Hamilton after five years illness She is survived by a son Arthur G two other sons Thomas and Edward of Middletown two daughters Irene Smith and Miss Bernice Youtsler a sister Mabel Woods Flint Mich a brother Edward S Allen Louisville Ky 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren Funeral services at 2 p m Tuesday at McCoy Lefler Funeral Home Rev Preston Theall officiating Burial in Hickory Flat Cemetery near Trenton Friends may call Monday 3 5 and 7 9 p m Other visitation details follow at Grand Avenue Church of God with Rev Henry Howard officiating Burial in Woodside Cemetery.

Eliza Armitage Nelbar St Logsdon Hamilton Arthur G McCoy-Leffler Preston Theall Hickory Flat Trenton Thomas Edward Middletown Irene Smith Berniece Youtsler Mabel Woods Flint, Mich Edward S. Allen Louisville Grand Avenue Church of God Henry Howard Woodside Cemetery

Funeral services for Walter Beiser

Walter Beiser 69 formerly of Middletown dies of a heart attack while vacationing in Fort Myers Fla Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Monday at Campbell Funeral Home Hamilton He was a retired wholesale grocery representative charter member of the Middletown Lions Club and Elks Lodge A native Hamilton he played semi pro baseball in youth Survived by wife Marie two sons Arnold Trenton and Eldon Morton Grove Ill two daughters Caroline Eichhold and Lois Apgar Hamilton one brother Clifford Hamilton 19 grandchildren and five great friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p m today Burial in Greenwood

Walter Beiser Middletown Campbell Funeral Home High St Hamilton Beiser Fort Myers Fla Hamilton Tteams Marie Arnold Trenton Eldon Morton Grove Ill Caroline Eichhold Lois Apgar Clifford Greenwood Cemetery

One Hurt Two Cited In Wrecks

Two crashes reported with one injury and two drivers dead in Middletown and Franklin. In Franklin a crash at Fourth Street and Riley Boulevard left 53 year old Jack Edwards injured and Art Moore of Lebanon at fault. damage about 800 dollars, investigation continuing. In Middletown 23 year old John D. Mize cited for following distance after a rear end collision damaged Sebald auto. another unidentified motorist struck Robert Perry Jr.. total damages around 400 dollars. James Hampton, 28, charged with leaving scene and drunken driving. passenger Junior Scott charged with drunken driving.

Franklin Jack Edwards Sunset Drive Carlisle Middletown Hospital Art Moore Lebanon Fourth Street Riley Boulevard Middletown John D.mize N. Main St Naral R. E. Sebald S. Main St Sebald Mize Robert Perry Jr Superior Ave Aberdeen Drive Perry James Hampton Junior Scott Franklin Rt. 1 Hampton Milda M. Dunn Spring Ave Broad Street Central Avenue

Widow Blanche Youtsler Dies After Five-Year Ill Health

Blanche Youtsler 87 of 120 Illinois Ave died on arrival at Middletown Hospital yesterday at 11 25 am after five years of failing health and a week in serious condition. She had lived here 41 years and was mother to David and Robert Youtsler barbers here.

Blanche Youtsler Illinois Ave Middletown Hospital David Robert Youtsler

New Motel To Open This Week At I 75 Interchange

Holiday Inn of Middletown announces the opening of a new mot el inn restaurant and cocktail lounge at Ohio 122 interchange with Interstate 75. Forty of eighty motel rooms are ready with more to follow in weeks. The Red Slipper Lounge will offer live entertainment six days a week from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dining hours 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. No formal opening planned.

Ohio 122 Interstate 75 John Tepe Tepe

Song Buys Curtain At N Y Met

The Metropolitan Opera House sells its gold curtain to RCA Victor to cut into 3 inch squares for a new album Opening Nights at the Met. The curtain scraps will yield about 45,000 swatches. Advance of 10,000 plus royalties on each album. Tassels reportedly sell for five dollars each. The Met moves to Lincoln Center this year and demolishes its old opera house.

New York Metropolitan Opera House RCA Victor Met Lincoln Center Opera

Teachers Seek State Income Tax in Ohio

Cleveland AP report says the Ohio Federation of Teachers urged the General Assembly to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot for a graduated state income tax. The move aims to raise funds for schools, with a assembly session slated for January.

Cleveland Ohio Federation of Teachers General Assembly

Floods Kill 67 in Maan Jordan Officials Say

Seven dozen people die as floods sweep Maan in southern Jordan on Friday leaving over 3,000 homeless, officials report Saturday.

Amman Jordan Maan

Japan Air Lines Talks in Moscow for Moscow Tokyo Flights

A Japan Air Lines delegation arrives Monday to negotiate Moscow to Tokyo flights using Russian planes and mixed crews under the January 21 agreement, aiming to establish regular service between the two capitals.

Moscow Japan Air Lines

Rear Wheels Get Best Tires For Maximum Safety

Ray M. Taylor of the Butler Automobile Club urges placing the best tires on rear wheels. AAA notes many motorists switch from winter to regular tread and risk front tire choices. He says front tire failure still allows steering, but rear tire failure can leave the driver unable to compensate for swerving before stopping.

Ray M. Taylor The Butler Automobile Club AAA

Twenty five nations recognize Ghana military government

ACCRA Ghana AP at least twenty five countries including the United States have recognized the military government that toppled Kwame Nkrumah on February twenty four. Brazil joins the list of recognizers as another recent acknowledgment.

Accra Ghana United States Kwame Nkrumah Brazil

Group Sets Annual Vote At Ellis Country Club Meeting

Butler County Administrative Management Society will hold its monthly meeting at Ellis Country Club on Rt. 4 Tuesday at 6 45 p m. Gene Pippin of Manpower is the lone president nominee. After officer elections a panel from Office Outfitters Inc Dudley Inwood Harold Dorn James Ashcraft and Warren White will discuss office management problems.

Butler County The Administrative Management Society Ellis Country Club Rt. 4 Gene Pippin Manpower Dudley Inwood Harold Dorn James Ashcraft Warren White Office Outfitters, Inc

Kites Fly In Spite Of Rain At Smith Park

Gary Given, supervisor of after school recreation, secured a break in the weather for the Smith Park annual kite contest. About 50 people attended, with every flyer receiving an award. First place earned a blue patch and entrants received a gold patch for braving the weather.

Gary Given Smith Park

Testing Starts Monday For Fireman Vacancies

Civil service examinations begin this week to fill 15 fireman vacancies in the Middletown Division of Fire. Applications must be returned by 5 p.m. March 22, with tests offered Monday through March 25. Eligible applicants are high school graduates age 21 to 30, 5'8" tall, 145 pounds, with clean records. Salary ranges from 5548 to 6952 dollars, plus a 24 on 48 off schedule and benefits including vacation, holidays, sick leave, health and life insurance, and a training program.

Civil Service Middletown John Shoup Central Avenue Breiel Boulevard Shoup Blue Cross Blue Shield

Rt 73 Run-Around Charged In Editorial

Oxford residents urge action after traffic deaths on Rt 73 near Oxford as editor Bob White blasts officials for inaction. He notes eight fatalities in four miles since last August and costs cited by an Ohio funding shortage, urging immediate measures rather than waiting.

Oxford Columbus Rt.1 Bob White Oxford Press Miami University White Ohio Miami Philip R. Shriver Bernard Phelps Frank King Snyder Rhodes

Miami freshman admitted to Honors Program

Rexford John Bevis of 611 The Alameda, Oxford, a physics major in the College of Arts and Sciences at Miami University, has been admitted to the new Honors Program. A Middletown High School graduate, the program offers advanced courses and seminars to develop independent study, critical thinking, and creative abilities.

Rexford John Bevis Alameda College of Arts and Science Miami University Oxford Miami Middletown High School

GI Wounded Back To Duty

Lance Cpl. Lawrence E. Smith is back to duty after a Viet Nam wound. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith of 1307 Elwood St., were informed he received a gunshot wound to the right side of the face near Quang Ngai province on March 4. He was treated at an aid station and sent back to duty and is in excellent condition after serving since last May.

Lance Cpl Lawrence E. Smith Viet Nam Lloyd Smith Elwood St Quang Ngai Province Viet Nam I

Theft Of Mail Sack Is Found In Ohio

In Hamilton Ohio two mail sacks slit open were found in a wooded area six miles northeast of the city. Postal inspectors FBI agents and Butler County deputies joined the probe. The sacks contained letters mainly addressed to Lebanon residents with postmarks from March 2 and 3. Many letters were opened and several checks were found, indicating theft for cash.

Hamilton, Ohio Federal Bureau of Investigation Butler County

Fire calls report from two incidents

At 8 46 a m a car fire occurred at 136 N Verity Park Way with no damage noted. At 8 49 p m Mrs Rhoda Sexton 76 was found at 1911 Henry Ave with difficulty breathing and was transported to hospital where she was treated and released.

N. Verity Parkway Henry Ave Rhoda Sexton

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