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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1971

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals in Middletown and Nearby Areas

Mrs Mabel L DeHart 61 of 3417 Burbank St died at Middletown Hospital after two years of ill health leaving husband George a son Edward and four daughters among her survivors. Services 1:30 am Monday at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home with burial at West Elkton Cemetery. Lee 93 of 3675 Winterline Rd died at McCullough Hyde Hospital Oxford after long illness with two sons Donald and Dee and other relatives. Services 2 pm Sunday at R C Nein & Sons Funeral Home burial in Spartanburg Indiana.

Mabel L. DeHart Burbank St Middletown Hospital DeHart Middletown George Edward Lois Miller Franklin Dorothea Cox Katherine Fink Clarence and Joy Carberry Leesburg Fla Edna McCoy Jo Ann Mikesei Helen Gaines Dayton James Carberry Clarence Pete) Carberry Red Lion Joseph R Baker & Sons Herder Thompson West Elkton Lee Winterline Road McCullough-Hyde Hospital Oxford Donald Cleveland Dee Eaton Rt R.C. Nein& Sons Buria Spartanburg Ind

Obituary for John F. Garrison of Harveysburg and Wilmington

John F. Garrison age 66 died after an extended illness at 6 a.m. Thursday in Harveysburg. A retired auto repairman he is survived by two sons Leonard of Wilmington and Herschel of unknown address, a brother Everett of Xenia, and six grandchildren. Arrangements are incomplete at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

John F. Garrison Flemming Road Harveysburg Leonard Wilmington Herschel Everett Xenia McCoy - Leffler

Raymond Gressle dies in Wisconsin home services set

Raymond Gressle formerly of Middletown dies at his Waukesha home on Thursday. Survived by wife Beatrice daughter Johana of California brothers Cliffod and Earl of Middletown and six grandchildren. Services and burial planned for Saturday in Wisconsin.

Raymond Gressle Middletown Waukesha Wise Beatrice Johana California Cliffod Earl Wisconsin

Death of Mrs Dena Lethgo of Ravenna Ky

Mrs Dena Lethgo 63 of Ravenna Kentucky died Thursday at University of Kentucky Medical Center Lexington Kentucky. Survived by two daughters Doris and Nancy at home and son Bill of Berea Kentucky and daughters Mrs Don Worman and Miss Linda Lethgo of Middletown Ohio. Services set for p.m. Sunday at Ravenna Christian Church. Arrangements by Lewis Funeral Home Irvine Kentucky.

Dena Lethgo Ravenna Don Worman Linda Lethgo Middletown University of Kentucky Medical Center Lesington Doris Nancy Bill Berea Ravenna Christian Church Lewis Funeral Home Irvine

Ada McGinnis Dies. Eastern Star Member in Dayton Area

Mrs Ada McGinnis 84 of Germantown Rit formerly of Dayton died en route to Miami Valley Hospital. She was a member of Acacia Chapter 358 Order of Eastern Star. Services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Tobias Funeral Home with burial at Arlington Cemetery. Eastern Star service Friday at 7 p.m.

Ada McGinnis Dayton Ada McGinnis Germantown

Mass and services in local churches listed

Al Ruppert of 6 Sherman Ave has Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. Saturday at S Peter in Chains Church. Mrs. Mary Jordon of 1012 Garden Ave has services today at Pilgrim Baptist Church.

al Ruppert Sherman Ave S. Peter In Chains Mary Jordon Garden Ave Pilgrim Baptist Church

Inoperable Car Dragged From Homeyard

Darrell Mannon a 17 year old of 4361 Elk Creek Road Trenton told Butler County police that a 1960 model car was hauled away from the rear of his residence. He said three wheels and the battery steering gear and radiator were missing and marks indicated the car was dragged from the yard.

Darrell Mannon Elk Creek Road Trenton Butler County Mannnon Marks

Greens Guard Named In Thefts At Highland Greens

Charles E. Johnson a 26 year old Cincinnati man and security guard at Highland Greens West Chester was charged with breaking and entering and petit larceny after allegedly burglarizing a recreation room at the complex and stealing coin from machines Two juveniles were being questioned in connection with the case.

Hamilton Cincinnati Highland Greens West Chester Butler County Charles E. Johnson Sharon Road

Police Briefs Report Car Thefts and Tool Loss

Robert Haley of 205 McKinley Street reported theft of a four barrel carburetor from his car parked in a Pollock Paper Co lot. James McDowell of 5587 Decker Road reported theft of a tape player and 12 tape cartridges from his car on Ellen Drive. Peter D. Kurn of 1209 Jackson Lane reported loss of barber tools and supplies worth 90 dollars from his parked car.

Robert Haley McKinley S Pollock Paper Co James McDowell Decker Road Ellen Drive Peter D. Kurn Jackson Lane

Compressor Blast injures none at Marion plant

An air compressor exploded at Marion Metal Products Co in Marion Ohio blowing out a wall and windows but injuring none of the 100 workers seriously. Officials said a newly installed safety valve failed triggering the blast.

Marion Marion, Ohio Marion Metal Products Co Tho Plant

OU Purchases Mount Logan Sanatorium at Public Auction

Ohio University bought Mount Logan Sanatorium in Chillicothe for 105100 dollars at a public auction. The sale proceeds will be distributed among six counties Ross Pike Highland Vinton Fayette and Scioto, which jointly owned the former tuberculosis facility comprising 11 buildings and 12 acres.

Chillicothe, Ohio Mount Logan Sanatorium Ohio University Ross Pike Highland Vinton Fayette Scioto

OSU Plane Crashes at Akron Airport

An Ohio State University owned airport incident in Akron left two Columbus men uninjured despite the plane crash.

OSU Akron, Ohio Ohio State University Columbus

Egyptian Guns Fire On Israeli Planes

Egyptian antiaircraft guns opened fire on two Israeli Phantom jets over Port Fuad at the Suez Canal, the Middle East News Agency reported. The cease-fire expired March 7, with Egypt signaling renewed shooting after March 24 if peace talks stall. US diplomacy, Rogers Eban talks, and Sadat’s letter to Nixon were noted.

Associated Press Middle East Cairo Port Fuad Suez Canal Beirut Egypt United States al Nahar Fuad Mattar Anwar Sadat Nixon Sadat Israel Jordan Mattar R U.S

New Town Decision Delayed By Warren Planning Board

The Warren County Planning Commission postponed a decision on a 4000 home new town subdivision southeast of Mason. The 74 acre site between I 71 U S 22 and Columbia Road spans two adjacent farms. Developers Wollpert Forest Park Town Properties plan an 8 to 12 year build with separated pedestrian and vehicular traffic and mixed housing plus commercial areas.

Lebanon Warren County Planning Commission Mason Planning Commission Interstate 71 U.S. 22 Columbia Road Ralph L. Wollpert Co Dayton Forest Park Properties Cincinnati

Mason Names Snowden Postmaster in Mason

Paul R. Snowden named postmaster of the Mason post office by Postmaster General Winton M. Blount. The appointment takes effect tomorrow. Snowden joined Mason in 1957 as first letter carrier and served as assistant postmaster in 1967. He has chaired the office since 1970. Snowden and wife Jean and their three children reside at 1042 Butler-Warren Road.

Mason Paul R. Snowden Winton M. Blount Snowden Mason Post Office Russell W. Carter Cincinnati Jean Butler-Warren Road

Autopsies to be performed on Cheviot couple bodies

Autopsies were underway on Walter Spinner Jr. 59 and Florentine Spinner 63 after a double homicide at their Cheviot home. Police reported both had a single gunshot wound to the head and a firearm found beside each body.

Ciney Cincinnati Cheviot Walter Spinner Jr Florentine

Safe Robbery at Bill's Open Door Cafe on Burbank St

Bill Courtney reports theft from his cafe safe at 2715 Burbank St. Currency coins and a check were taken. method of entry unclear and loss undetermined. City detectives investigate. police cite a window between 3:06 and 5:45 a.m. with no sign of forced entry or safe damage.

Thei Bill Burbank St Bill Courtney Courtney Journal

Metal Firm Burgled at Brown Singer Co Office

Break-in at Brown Singer Co a sheet metal fabricator at 845 Todhunter Road led to missing office equipment including calculators and ties. Police investigated the burglary. Raymond Brown president confirmed the loss and firm status.

Brown- Singer Co Todhunter Road Raymond Brown Brown-Singer

Young People's Concert and Art Show at Miami University Middletown

Tickets available at the door for two Middletown Campus performances at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. by the Middletown Symphony directed by Bruce McKinney presenting Music of Many Lands with visual interpretations led by Christine E. Kegley. Walter Spindler will show slides. art by local children displayed before and after both concerts. event supported by the Ohio Arts Council.

Dave Finkelman Middletown Miami University Middletown Symphony Bruce McKinney Spain England Germany Russia America Christine E. Kegley Walter Spindler Paul Brewer Roland Gadd Tri-Arts Council Ohio Arts Council

Policies in Asia Moscow And Peking Revive Word War

W RY and AP Special Correspondent describe renewed Soviet Chinese ideological clashes ahead of the Soviet Congress. The piece cites Maoist and Kremlin postures, potential detente hints, and the role of Formosa, Indochina, and the cultural revolution fallout influencing future alignments.

William L. Ryan Moscow Peking Kremlin Mao Tse Tung Asia Washington United Nations Formosa

Richmond Pickets Blocked By Order

Richmond Indiana authorities set a state standard on reopening Richmond High School after a Monday shutdown over racial violence. A temporary restraining order limited to ten pickets at the school was issued by Wayne County Circuit Court at the request of Harold B. Hanes, the principal. The order names nine adults including Dr. George Sawyer, Earlham College instructor, as spokesmen for black demands to dismiss John Dechant, a white teacher and assistant football coach, following a February cafeteria incident. The school board backed Dechant in the dispute with black student Paul Patterson, a board member who resigned but then announced he would stay on the board.

Richmond Ind Richmond High School Wayne County Harold B. Hanes George Sawyer Earlham College Sawyer John Dechant Paul Patterson Dechant

Fire incidents report across city with multiple causes

Fire calls logged from 11:54 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. involving city property on Mth Avenue wood burning suspected arson. 3810 Jewell Ave car fire from underhood backfire with no damage. 253 Yankee Road vehicle fire from underhood backfire, $25 damage. Penn Central railroad ties four burning stacks, possible arson. Verity Parkway grass fire maybe children. Middletown Hospital Main 3 sixth floor false alarm from sensitive smoke detector. 1120 SM 4th Ave resident ill and stayed at scene.

Avenue Jewell Ave James Collier Underhood Verity Parkway Elwood Street Richard Dattler Yankee Road Penn Central Railroad S. Verity Parkway Middletown Hospital Main 3 SM 4Th Ave Gladys Flagg

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Mabel DeHart Mrs. Dena Lethgo Rs. Maude Lee Camden Mrs. Maude May Pantyhose Spirit Stevens Greens Guard Lockheed U.S. Army Cheyenne Arizona William P. Rogers Abba Eban Jerusalem Rogers Ira Henry HK AK Quigley Marina Central Ave Beck-Talbert Pontiac Branch Bell Vault and Monument Works Inc Soviet Communist Party China Chou Enlai North Vietnam Congress Chamberlain Far East Mao Dodds Charles Bud) Steller Mgr Cassano Vic Cassano Cassano Pizza King Parra Will Vascalvu Mom Donisi
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