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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1961

Page

9

Maryland woman claims Ohio bond for 2 million dollars

Frances B Reinburg of Annapolis files a claim in Ohio for 2,001,645 dollars based on a 1863 6500 dollar bond with 98 years compound interest. The claim, tied to Ohio funded debt, is referred to the Secretary of State for verification and may require General Assembly approval if the Sundry Claims Board approves.

Columbus, Ohio Maryland Ohio Frances B. Reinburg Annapolis Suh Ohio General Assembly Sundry Claims Board Ted W. Brown Ohio Sinking Fund Commission Joseph T. Ferguson Murial Hildebrand

Verwoerd Says Its Better With South Africans Out

London AP dispatch reports Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd of South Africa said it was better for Britain to lead the multiracial Commonwealth without South Africa or placating both groups. He warned the club could unravel if members judge others’ policies, and cited threats to expel or quit over apartheid. Verwoerd defended apartheid and criticized Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah and Canada’s John Diefenbaker, calling Ghana’s democracy a fault line in the Commonwealth.

Arthur Gavshon London Hendrik F. Verwoerd South ‘Africa Britain South Africa Commonwealth the Times Daily Mail Verwoerd Kwame Nkrumah Ghana Nkrumah John Diefenbaker Canada Nkruma Diefenbaker

Ben Hur Charged With Speeding in Ashland

In Ashland Ohio a man named Ben Hur 21 of Akron was stopped on Interstate 71 for speeding 80 mph over a 65 mph limit. The original Ben Hur once won prizes in chariot races and the Akron man signed a waiver and paid a 15 dollar fine plus court costs.

Ashland Ohio Ben Hur Ohio Highway Patrol Akron Interstate 71

Chief Saves Three Boys From Fire

Battalion Chief Elwood Werner and driver M. D. Coontz pulled three boys from a smoke filled apartment fire in Columbus. The youths, sons of Mrs Gladys Starnes Williams, were led to safety after jumping from a window to a roof. Grace Thompson suffered second-degree burns. total damage about 350 dollars.

Columbus, Ohio Elwood Werner M. D. Coontz Werner Coontz Gladys Starnes William John George Grace Thompson

Gal Friday Gets City Welfare Post

TOLEDO Ohio AP Miss Louise Lynch 29 was named city welfare director by City Manager John Alspach. She will assume the 10260 dollar a year post when current director Arthur Gratop retires June 30. Lynch has been administrative assistant to the Lucas County engineer. A dead heat is a race where contestants finish at the same time.

Toledo, Ohio Louise Lynch John Alspach Arthur Gratop Lucas County

Overnight Fires Claim Twelve Across Nation

The Associated Press reports overnight fires killed twelve people including three mothers and seven children. Victims ranged across Sandy Ridge North Carolina Everett Massachusetts West Elmira New York Amherst Massachusetts Highland Park Michigan and Los Angeles California. A large paper plant fire in Los Angeles caused explosions and a blackout with losses estimated over a half million dollars.

Sandy Ridge N. C Ed Hawkins Richard Anderson Dorothy Walter Everett Mass Richard Jr Phyllis Thompson West Elmira N.Y Eugene Amherst Walter Mitchell Stanley Howard Mienke Aout Highland Park Detroit Los Angeles Jines Solomon's Mill Supply Corp Los

Workman's Leg Taken In Surgery

CHICAGO AP Surgeons amputated the left leg of William McCoy a wrecking company employee rescued from the rubble of a four story sausage factory building that collapsed. McCoy 25 spoke of his long wait in freezing weather before his leg was removed. Alfred Mack 57 of St Anne Alabama died during the rescue. Firemen recovered Mack’s body and searchers sought Robert Walker 31 missing and presumed dead. 28 wrecking crew members worked to clear debris. 14 were injured five seriously.

Chicago William McCoy McCoy Alfred Mack St. Anne Robert Walker Spain

Quads Named A B C D After Birth At Delaware County

The Cutaiar quadruplets born Wednesday night at Delaware County Memorial Hospital were named Annete Bernadette Celeste and Denise in birth order. The four babies weighed a combined 12 pounds 4 ounces and are reported doing well.

Philadelphia Cutaiar William W. Cutaiar Annete Bernadette Celeste Denise Delaware County Memorial Hospital

Blaze in Jalgaon Kills 23 in Bombay Strike

A fiery blaze in Jalgaon northeast of Mumbai left 23 dead including many women. Reports from Bombay indicate the disaster occurred Friday during a tense period of unseasonable weather with the city receiving its first measurable rainfall in 19 days. Local officials and AP described the scene as a tragic industrial or urban fire with casualties concentrated among residents.

Bombay India London AP Jalgaon Here Oistal

Charming Countryside Colonial Home For Sale

Charming brick and frame residence with three bedrooms and two baths. Features a large living room, fully equipped modern kitchen, pine panel recreation room, full basement, and two-car garage. Lake frontage with unobstructed valley view, landscaped grounds, private drive, and new condition interiors. Occupancy about March 15 to April 1. shown by appointment. Alma G. Nelson listings.

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