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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1970

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Roma Condrey of Germantown

Roma Condrey 68 of 253 N Plum St Germantown died of an apparent heart attack at home. Retired in 1963 after 30 years at Germantown post office she served as clerk and former postmistress. She held many civic roles and is survived by a daughter, three sisters, a brother, and a granddaughter. Services set for Thursday 11 am at John Arpp Funeral Home with burial in Germantown Cemetery. An Eastern Star service will be held tomorrow evening.

Roma Condrey Germantown Mroma Condrey Plum St Order of Eastern Star Daughters of America Rebekah Lodge Veterans Memorial Playgrounds

New Term Starts At Art Center

A new eight week term begins at the Middletown Fine Arts Center with a revised Saturday morning children’s workshop. Sixth graders meet 9 to 10:80 a.m. and first to fifth graders meet 10:30 a.m. to noon. Other painting drawing and calligraphy classes continue. Adults pay 14 dollars and children’s class 12 dollars.

Middletown Fine Arts Center

D-Day Hero Rudder Dies At 59 In Texas

Earl Rudder, 59, former president of the Texas A&M University system and World War II D-Day hero, died after a cerebral hemorrhage. He led the 2nd Ranger Battalion on D-Day, commanded the 109th Infantry, and served as Army reserve chief before retiring in 1967. He also served Brady as mayor and later headed A&M system.

Brady Tex A&m

Mrs Elsie M Eastham Dies In Middletown Hospital

Mrs Elsie M Eastham 58 of 939 Garver Road Monroe died at 8 30 am yesterday in Middletown Hospital after being admitted Saturday. She lived with sister Mrs Jean Birch and is survived by Mrs Ann Spicer of Georgetown Delaware and a grandchild. Services at 2 pm Thursday at Esham Funeral Home Georgetown Delaware with burial in Union Local arrangements by Anglesby Funeral Home.

Franklin Elsie M. Eastham Garver Road Monroe Middletown Hospital Jean Birch Ann Spicer Georgetown Del Esham Funeral Home Union Cemetery Anglesby

Lebanon Man Theodore Spellmire Sr. 58 Dies of Heart Attack

Theodore Spellmire Sr. 58 of Lebanon Rt. 3 died of an apparent heart attack yesterday at the Lebanon Co-Op. Survived by wife Mary five daughters Claire Elizabeth Mary Theresa Patricia and five sons Theodore Jr John Thomas William Christopher two brothers Robert and Richard of Sharonville two sisters Mrs Paul Foy of Troy and Mrs Mary Betscher of California. Requiem High Mass set for 11:30 am tomorrow at St Francis De Sales Church. Burial at Lebanon Oswald Funeral Home today from 6 to p.m.

Lebanon Theodore J. Spellmire Sr Rt. 3 Lebanon Co-Op Mary Claire Elizabeth Theresa Patricia Theodore Jr John Thomas William Christopher Vincent Spelmire Robert Richard Sharonville Paul Foy Troy Mary Betscher California St. Francis de Sales Church Lebanon Cemetery Oswa'd

Obituaries Notice for Three Local Residents

Mrs. Sylvia Lawson 78 of 1979 Fenton Street Covington Kentucky will have services at 1 p.m. tomorrow. Ernest Withrow 77 formerly of 737 Millville Oxford Road will have services at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Colligan. Rev. James Robbins 84 from Yorktown Indiana formerly Hamilton will have services at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Webb.

Sylvia Lawson Fenton St Covington Ernest Withrow Millville Oxford Road Colligan James Robbins Yorktown Ind Hamilton Webb

Twinight Studies Added At Monroe

Registrations will begin Monday in April for five new courses at Monroe Twinight school. Doug Alder, program director, announced courses including golf for women lawn mower care and repair fly casting and tying car care for women and Malaysian knife throwing. Call Lemon-Monroe High School at 539-8472 for information.

Monroe Twinight School Doug Alder Alder Lemon-Monroe High School

Infiltrators Slain as Israelis Clash on Golan Heights

Israeli army reports eight Arab infiltrators killed in two clashes south of Quneitra on the Golan Heights with no Israeli casualties. Syria claims five Israelis died and says the infiltrators were Syrian patrols behind ceasefire lines. Demonstrations by Israeli students protesting settlements were dispersed in Hebron.

Tel Aviv Golan Heights Syria Quneitra Buquata Birket Ram Damascus Hebron Jordan River Israel

Knowlton becomes West Point superintendent amid My Lai backdrop

Maj. Gen. William A. Knowlton, 50, assumes duties as the 49th superintendent of the United States Military Academy in a ceremony marked by a 13 gun salute. He succeeds Maj. Gen. Samuel W. Koster who resigned amid charges connected to the My Lai investigation. Knowlton served in Vietnam and earned the Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.

West Point N.Y William A. Knowlton United States Military Academy Knowlton Academy Hudson River Valley Samuel W. Koster Koster My Lai Vietnam Plain of Reeds Weston Mass Marjorie

Bosses Night Set By Jaycees April

The Jaycees Bosses Night will be held Wednesday April 1 at the Manchester Motor Inn. Cocktails at 6 30 p m and a $6 dinner at 7 30 p m. Awards include Distinguished Service Ken Cornella Memorial and SPOKE. The Cornella Award honors Jaycee Ken Cornella killed in a plane crash.

Jaycees Manchester Motor Inn Manchester Dave Tensing Ron Short Dick Noe Larry Motes Ohio Jaycees Bob Crooke First National Bank Ken Cornella Cornel Jaycee

Junior Order Alpha Councils Consolidate New Members

Butler Council No. 93 of the Junior Order of Mechanics consolidates with Midletown Alpha Council No. 326 adding 59 members. Council 326 now has 200 members. Officers kept, no new posts from Council 93. Meetings at 7 30 p m Thursday at 19 N Broad St.

Butler Council No Order of Mechanics Midletown Alpha Council

Easter Bunnies to Give Candy at Middletown Center

Two Easter bunnies will distribute free candy at the Middletown Shopping Center this weekend. Miss Cindy Wright and Miss Ellen Pettit, in rabbit costumes, will meet children from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. They will give 200 pounds of jelly beans in more than 1,000 cellophane bags.

Middletown Merideth Renwick

Fire Reports and Injuries From Local Incidents

Fire incidents at multiple local addresses yesterday include Mary Marcus aged 56 ill and transported to Middletown Hospital, Leona Childers 56 injured with nose and forehead lacerations treated at hospital, and Bessie Cunningham 36 ill treated at hospital. A transformer short circuit sparked a fire at Charles R. Cochran home causing $75 damage to a television set.

Yankee Road Mary Marcus Middletown Hospital Spencer Lane Charles R. Cochran Leona Childers Lafayette Ave 18Th Ave Bessie Cunningham

Car theft reported in Oxford on Trenton Road

Hamilton Mark Lakes of Oxford reported to sheriff's deputies that someone jacked up his 1969 car on Trenton Road Seven Mile and stole four mag wheels and tires valued at 370 dollars yesterday.

Hamilton Mark Lakes Oxford-Trenton Road Seven Mile

Wilks Names Campaign Chairman Urmston for Congress Bid

David Urmston, a Liberty Township farmer and former Butler County Automobile Club president, named general campaign chairman for Harry T. Wilks the Hamilton attorney running as a Democrat for Congress in the 24th District. Urmston will direct the Wilks for Congress committee.

David Urmston Princeton Glendale Road Harry T. Wilks Hamilton Congress Urmston Liberty Township Butler County Automobile Club Wilks Butler County Soil and Water Conservation District Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission Mercy Hospital

Lukens Calls for New Attitude in Ohio Politics

U.S. Rep. Donald E. Lukens of Middletown seeks the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He pledges a young, fresh, action oriented approach and vows to channel resources to reform state government. He spoke at Columbus campaign HQ opening calling for improved water management and imaginative river use to boost Ohio’s health and industry.

U.S Donald E. “Buz” Lukens Middletown Ohio

Middletown clubs schedule a.m. gatherings across town

The Middletown roster lists meetings at Booth Drugs Tee's Commercial Building YMCA and other venues. Groups include Middletown Business and Professional Association Real Estate Information Breakfast Club High 12 Club YMCA Board Senior Citizens Optimist Club Barracks 636 Veterans Camera Club and Alcoholics Anonymous with times from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Middletown Business and Professional Association Booth Drugs Middletown Real Estate Information and Tee’s Ymca Board Columbia Legion Home Middletown Camera Club Civic Association Alcoholics Anonymous

Union May Call Strike On CC&E

In Cincinnati 1500 IBEW Local 1347 members threaten strike if contract with Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co. is not resolved by March 31. About 1000 members have authorized leaders to call the strike when the agreement expires.

Cc&e Cincinnati Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Scout Training Serrtane To Begin At First United Methodist

A introductory session titled What is Scouting is set for tomorrow at 7 PM for scoutmasters and all adult leaders at First United Methodist Church. Seven classes follow on consecutive Wednesdays inviting all 18 plus adults to enroll.

Serrtane First United Methodist Church

Lebanese Battle In Sabra District Sparks Heavy Gunfire

In Beirut a clash erupts between Lebanese army troops and Palestinian guerrillas in Sabra quarter near a teachers college and a stadium. Guerrillas shoot from balconies. army returns fire as tensions rise after last week’s disputed ambush in southern Lebanon.

Beirut Lebanon Sabra Barz al Barajneh

Girl Scout Art Show Winners Named at Logan Johnston Hall

Winners were named at the Girl Scout Art Show finals held over the weekend. Lisa Amatulli of Junior Troop 608 won best of show in painting and drawing and also placed first in oils. Linda Boyd of Junior Troop 77 won best of show in handwork. Others earning top spots across Cadette, Junior, and Brownie divisions include Lillian Kugler, Denise Jones, Kim Elias, Teresa Huffman, and many more across multiple troops.

Logan Johnston Hall Lisa Amatulli Linda Boyd Lillian Kugler Melinda Hobbs Mindy Amburgy Denise Jones Karen Alexander Kathy McMahon Kim Elias Denise Sells Marlene Oldham Teresa Huffman Debbie Lunsford Joanne Garland Carol Raines Teresa Drake Teresa Heil

City Hearings Set on Development Plans and Zoning Changes

Two public hearings are listed for tonight's city commissioners meeting. John Brown seeks a planned use modification for a 20 acre Central Avenue apartment project approved by Planning Commission. Kenneth Johnson requests two zoning changes on Tytus Avenue but both were denied. A chief housing officer ordinance and a wastewater plant bid resolution are on the agenda. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the City Building chamber.

John Brown Central Avenue Hendrick Drive Butler- Warren County Line Brown City Planning Commission Kenneth Johnson Cincinnati-Dayton Road Tytus Avenue Johnson C.W. Thompson Co Tytus Mary Etta Street Elwood Charles Streets Commission

Woman Sues For 33851.90 In Auto Crash Damages

Patricia Schneider of Miamisburg sues Dolly Pulliam of Middletown in Butler County Common Pleas Court seeking 33851.90 for injuries from a June 28 1969 rear end collision at Verity Parkway and Elwood Street Middletown. Schneider alleges spine injuries and claims medical costs and car damage.

Hamilton Miamisburg Butler County Common Pleas Court Verity Parkway Elwood Street Middletown Patricia Schneider S. Union Road Dolly Pulliam Grand Ave

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