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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1968

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Patterson Dies After Illness

Mrs Laverne Patterson 54 of 3220 Barbara Drive Middletown died at Middletown Hospital after a long illness. Surviving include husband Roy Patterson and five sisters and three brothers. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at McCoy Lefier Funeral Home burial Woodside Cemetery. Memorials suggested to a favorite charity. Also surviving are additional relatives in Minneapolis and Dayton with services there.

Laverne Patterson Barbara Drive Middletown Hospital Patterson Clark Heldman - Schaefer CPA Roy Patterson Middletown Chamber of Commerce Nellie Balser Middletown Hobart Parker Helen Hall Mary Gillett Dayton Barbara Harrison Sue Wells Franklin Paul Richard Balser Robert Balser San Mateo Calif McCoy - Leffier Austin Whitmore Woodside Cemetery North Memorial[ Hospital Minneapolis Huber Dalton Allen Sally Frazen Alberta Draut Minneapoliss Sudseth Anderson Funeral Home

Mrs Winna Dout 83 Dies After Heart Attack at Nursing Home

Mrs Winna S Dout 83 formerly of 316 Young St Middletown died Saturday at Middletown Hospital after a heart attack at Garden Manor Nursing Home where she had lived several months born in Hamilton widow of Arthur 1952 Surviving Everett Millard Middletown sisters Mary Becker and Edward Reece Hamilton and a grandchild Private services 2 p.m. tomorrow at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home Rev Louis Tirmenstein officiating Burial Woodside Cemetery Funeral home today 7 to 9 p.m.

Winna S. Dout Young St Middletown Hospital Garden Manor Nursing Home Dout Hamilton Arthur Everett Millard Middletown Mary Becker Edward Reece McCoy - Leffler Louis Tirmenstein Woodside Cemetery

Mrs Hazel Huber Beier Huber Dies in Minneapolis

Mrs Hazel Huber Beier Huber aged 54 of Minneapolis dies at 12 30 a m. She is sister of Paul Beier and Mrs Lillian Huber of Middletown.

Hazel Huber Hazel Beier Huber Minneapolis Paul Beier Lillian Huber Middletown

Services and Burial for Mrs Minnie Huff in Winchester Ky

Mrs Minnie Huff 70 of Winchester Ky dies Saturday at Clark County Hospital. Father of Elmo Huff and sister of R C Rice Sr both of Middletown. Survived by seven other sons and three daughters. Funeral arrangements by Secobee Funeral Home Winchester. Services and burial set for tomorrow in Winchester Ky.

Minnie Huff Winchester Elmo Huff R. C. Rice Sr Middletown Secobee Funeral Home Huff Clark County

Ray mond Rice 51 dies. services held in Winchester Ky

Services and burial for Ray mond Rice 51 of Oklahoma City were held today in Winchester Kentucky. He died March 14 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center Lexington. He formerly lived in Middletown and worked for Wilson Motor Transit Co. Survived by Myrtle Wood of Middletown and four sisters and a brother.

Raymond Rice Oklahoma City Myrtle Wood Middletown Winchester Rice Wilson Motor Transit Co University of Kentucky Medical Center Lexington

Services for Herman M Schubert Held at Peace Lutheran Church

Herman M Schubert 73 of Dayton died Friday at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is survived by his wife Evaleen five daughters five sons four sisters two brothers Emil and Paul Schubert. Services are at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Peace Lutheran Church Dayton with burial in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Tobias Funeral Home Dayton handles arrangements.

Herman M Schubert Dayton Emil Schubert Middletown Paul Schubert Seven Mile Peace Lutheran Church Dayton - Xenia Road Glen Haven Memorial Gardens Tobias

Raymond Mayne Franklin obituary

Raymond Mayne 66 of 110 S River St died at 3 30 a.m. yesterday at Middletown Hospital after a stay since Jan 26. He retired in 1960 after about 40 years with Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. His wife Florence died in 1962.

Raymond Mayne Franklin S River St Middletown Hospital Mayne Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Florence

West Alexandria Soldier Killed in Vietnam War

Army Spec. 4 Edgar Blankenship 20 son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Blankenship of Lewisburg formerly of West Alexandria was killed in action March 13 in Vietnam during a heavy mortar attack near his base Di Nann north of Saigon He served with the 11th Division Reconnaissance Cavalry and was a 1966 West Alexandria High School graduate active in 4 H and Church of the Brethren He is survived by his parents a brother and a sister and two grandmothers Funeral plans await military notification.

West Alexandria Edgar Blankenship Melvin Blankenship Lewisburg Vietnam di Nann Saigon Blankenship 11Th Division Reconnaissance Cavalry West Alexandria High School Future Farmers of America Church of the Brethren of Dale Janet Sue Marie Ott Eaton Edna ‘Blankenship

UAW Workers Near End Of Eltra Strike

About 5 800 United Auto Workers at Eltra Corp plants in Toledo Fostoria and other cities may return to work soon if they ratify weekend bargain terms. Details of the tentative agreement are not yet released and the strike began March 1.

Toledo, Ohio United Auto Eltra Corp Fostoria Ohio

Ohio Marine Dies In War

London authorities confirm Marine Pfc. William E. Dean from rural London was killed in action in Vietnam on March 13, his 19th birthday. His parents Mr. and Mrs. George Dean were notified.

London Ohio George Dean William E. Dean Vietnam

Obituary Notice of Several Survivors and Funeral Details

Surviving are three sons William and Jack of Middletown and Robert of Joliet II, three daughters Mrs. Margaret Winebarger Mrs. Shirley Myers of Franklin and Mrs. Phyllis Blair of Cleveland and 11 grandchildren. Wednesday at the Anglesby Funeral Home with Dr H S Gessner officiating. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery. Funeral home tomorrow from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

William Jack Middletown Robert Joliet Margaret Winebarger Shirley Myers Franklin Phyllis Blair Cleveland Anglesby Funeral Home H. S.gessner Springboro Funeral Home

Hamilton Deaths Rush of Obituaries Across City

Mrs. Cora Jackson 732 formerly 1431 Lee Ave services today Webb. Bert Hastings 85 23 N. C St services today Klaus-Weigel. Scipio Everwein 59 1436 N. Washington Blvd services 2 p.m. tomorrow New Madison. Wilmer Meyers 111 S. Washington Blvd Requiem High Mass 10 30 a.m. Wednesday St. Marys Church. Charles Dixon 30 Cincinnati services 10 a.m. Wednesday London Ky. John Whitlock Corpus Christi Tex formerly Hamilton graveside services 2 p.m. tomorrow Shandon.

Hamilton Cora Jackson Lee Ave Webb Bert Hastings N. C St Klaus - Weigel Scipio Everwein Washington Blvd New Madison Wilmer Meyers S. Washington Blvd St. Marys’ Church Charles Dixon Cincinnati London John Whitlock Corpus Christi Tex Shandon

Middletown Realtors Urge Defeat of Open Housing Bill

Middletown's Board of Realtors warns that the open housing bill threatens home sellers freedom of choice and limits use of brokers. They urge a nationwide campaign to defeat the bill in the House, arguing it would distort race relations, curb private property rights, and allow penalties up to $1,000 plus costs.

Middletown Board of Realtors U. S. Senate wUard Sain Vaulig House of Representatives Middletown Board of Realtors House Senate Department of Housing and Urban Development

GOP Candidate Seeks Ouster of McCardle

One of seven Republican sheriff candidates, Hampton, asks dismissal of Robert L. McCardle, chief probation officer at Hamilton Municipal Court, alleging he is assistant treasurer of the Butler County Republican Central Committee and has printed campaign literature for Harold J. Carpenter. Hampton accuses McCardle of using a city car for a political meeting and violating the city charter by influencing political action.

Hamilton C. R. Lukens Robert L. McCardle Hamilton Municpal Court Butler County Republican Central Committee Harold J. Carpenter Carpenter Republican Party McCardle GOP Hampton Eaton Manor

Three Hurt In City Accidents Injuries From Two Collisions

Three people were treated at Middletown Hospital after two of seven city accidents reported by police. Damage exceeded 2500 dollars. Marie King 41, Jean Engle 17, and Nancy Hartness 19 were listed with injuries ranging from cuts to possible back pain.

Middletown Hospital Marie, King Manchester Ave Jean P. Engle Ellen Drive Nancy Hartness Evelyn Drive S. Broad St N. Broad Street Paul Dyer Wabash, Inc Betty Caudill Staton St Vannest Avenue Dyer

Fire destroys WTOD radio station building in Toledo

A fire destroyed the WTOD radio station building on Ariington Avenue in South Toledo, causing a total loss of the studio and transmitter. Discovered at 5 12 a m by an employee, the cause was not immediately determined. WTOD had operated in Toledo for more than 20 years.

Toledo, Ohio WTOD Ariington Avenue Toledo

Baby gorilla named Emmy at Columbus Zoo

The Columbus Zoo names its baby gorilla Emmy. The naming contest winner was 10 year old Denise Given who chose Emmy in honor of Mayor M E Sensenbrenner for being a good, friendly leader who likes children and animals.

Columbus, Ohio Columbus Zoo Emmy M. E. Sensenbrenner Cole Denise Given

Actress June Collyer Dies at 61 in Los Angeles

Actress June Collyer widow of Stuart Erwin died Saturday in Los Angeles of bronchial pneumonia. She began her film career in 1928 with East Side, West Side and appeared in numerous productions before retiring from the screen.

Los Angeles June Collyer Stuart Erwin East Side West Side

February Car Sales Highest In 3 Years

February new car registrations in Butler County totaled 700 the highest February total in three years. Chevrolet led with 151 followed by Ford 129 Pontiace 93 Oldsmobile 89 Buick 54 Volkswagen 41 Mercury 38 and Dodge 29. Cadillac Plymouth Opel each 11 with other brands small counts. Ford led new truck sales with 23 Chevrolet 21 GMC 17 and International and Dodge one each.

Butler County Chevrolet Joseph T. Kiep Ford Oldsmobile Buick Volkswagen Mercury Dodge Ramblers Cadillac Plymouth Opel Chrysler Triumph Imperial Continental Shelby Peugot Porsche Jeep Renault GMC International

AWOL GI Wounded In Hamilton

An 18 year old Hamilton soldier reported AWOL since March 10 from Fort Myer Virginia was shot and wounded about 430 am while walking on Harvard Avenue east of Hamilton. Robert Lee Halcomb of 2004 Milton Street suffered a lower abdomen wound and was admitted to Mercy Hospital with transfer expected to Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton. Deputies said he was walking to the home of David Neal at 2037 Harvard Avenue when the shooting occurred. He reported seeing no one nearby and proceeded to Neal’s residence to call for help.

Hamilton Fort Myer Harvard Avenue Robert Lee Halcomb Milton St Mercy Hospital Wright Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Butler County David Neal Harvard Ave Halcomb Neal Sheriff's Office

Police Briefs Fire Hits City Building Car Burn

Police cruiser burned at the rear of the City Building when sparks from a wire ignited leaking gas from the carburetor. Officers extinguished the fire themselves. No damage estimate was provided.

Residents report theft from car at armory rear

James Zimmerman of Hamilton said an 11 piece Prussian china set valued at 250 dollars was stolen from his car parked behind the National Guard Armory on S Main Street yesterday. James Pollard of 2022 Brell Ave described where someone tore down about 130 feet of fence causing about 200 dollars in damage. Lois J Crshfield, 34, of 216 Tytus Ave was arrested at Marys Restaurant for selling liquor to a minor. Week end arrests for DWI include J P Lincks 39 of 333 Oxford State Road Herman Koogle 264 N Third St Germantown and John H Taylor 44 of 930 Eighth Ave. A 14 year old boy was arrested at Albers at Charles Street and Manchester Avenue yesterday on petit larceny for stealing a bottle of wine.

James Zimmerman Hamilton National Guard S. Main Street Lois J. Crshfield Tytus Ave Mary’s Burbank St J. P. Lincks Oxford State Road Herman Koogle N. Third St Germantown John H. Taylor Eighth Ave Albers Charles Street Manchester Avenues James Pollard Brell Ave

Youngstown Bishop Emmet Walsh Dies at 76

The Most Rev. Emmet Michael Walsh died Saturday in Youngstown at age 76. Since 1952 he led 286,492 Roman Catholics in the Youngstown Diocese and had been hospitalized since 1965. A Beaufort South Carolina native, he established the first Negro parishes in his home state.

Youngstown, Ohio Emmet Michael Walsh Youngstown Beaufort S.C Walsh

Intruders Loot House Trailer on Tolbert Road

Clarence Hornbeck reports weekend theft from his Tolbert Road house trailer. Loot includes two fishing rods with reels two fire extinguishers an electric heater a deep fryer eyeglasses dishes and silverware several quills pillows blankets and sheets.

Clarence Hornbeck Central Ave Butler County Tolbert Road Wayne Trace Road

Car Loot Report Near Woodsdale Grocery

James Rucker of 542 Prytania Ave. told Butler County deputies that tools valued at 150 dollars a top coat gloves and a case of beer were stolen from his car parked near Woodsdale Grocery at Wayne Madison and Augspurger roads.

Hamilton James Rucker Prytania Ave Butler County Woodsdale Grocery Wayne Madison Augspurger Roads

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