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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1957

Page

9

Eaton Walter J Loerke dies after long illness

Walter J Loerke 72 longtime local restaurateur and former West Alexandria grocer and hotel operator died at 208 W Main St after a long illness. Survived by wife Katherine two sons two stepdaughters a sister a brother 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services set for 2 p.m. Friday at Zimmerman Funeral Home with calling hours 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. tomorrow.

EATON Walter J. Loerke Katherine W. Main St Loerke West Alexandria Zimmerman

Miss Anna Schneider Dies at 2:15 PM in Middletown Hospital

Miss Anna Schneider 8 percent housekeeper at St Mary's Church for 44 years died at Middletown Hospital after five weeks as a patient. Sister of Rev Nicolas Schneider pastor of St Marys, she came from Niedernklein Germany in 1884 and moved to Franklin in 1913 from Sebastian Ohio. Survived by brother Joseph of Cincinnati and two sisters Mrs Catherine Stiefwater and Mrs Juanita Chaney. Requiem High Mass set for Friday at St Marys with burial in Calvary Cemetery Cincinnati. Visitation at Angles by Funeral Home Thursday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Rosary at 1 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Anna Schneider Franklin Anna Schneider St. Mary's Church Middletown Hospital Miss Schneider Nicolas Schneider St. Mary's Niederklein Germany Father Schneider Franklin Sebastian Ohio Joseph Cincinnati Catherine Stiefwater Juanita Chaney Norwood Calvary Cemetery Anglesby

Rip Van Winkle Backache Relief Ad

An old time advertisement touts Doan’s Pills for fast relief of nagging backache headaches muscular pains and restless nights from over-exertion and stress. It promises soothing bladder irritation and mild diuretic effects to improve kidney output and a better night’s sleep praised by millions over 60 years.

Dean W. Larce Sime Doan

Fouts Services Set By Brown-Dawson Funeral Home

Albert E. Fouts aged 64 of 222 North 12th Street Richmond Indiana will be honored with a funeral service at 2 pm Thursday at Brown-Dawson Funeral Home.

Albert E. Fouts 12Th St Richmond Ind Brown - Dawson ‘Funeral Home

Rabbi Jerome Labovitz Dies At 50 In Philadelphia

The Associated Press reports Rabbi Jerome Labovitz 50 longtime Philadelphia executive director of the United Synagogue of America and former leader of the Jewish Educational Alliance of Savannah Ga died Monday He was born in Minneapolis In Richmond Virginia Virginia Buckley Cooke 62 widow of Mortimer C Cooke of New York died yesterday in Richland and Manistee Michigan

Philadelphia Jerome Labovitz United Synagogue of America Jewish Educational Alliance Savannah Minneapolis Richmond Virginia Buckley Cooke Richand and Manistee, Mich F Or Mortimer C. Cooke New York

Hailstorm Kills 32 in West Pakistan Gujrat District

An out-of-season hailstorm in Gujrat district West Pakistan killed 32 people most teenagers and injured about 200. Some stones weighed up to half a pound as panic drivers fled to mosques to pray.

Karachi Gujrat West Pakistan

Lincoln School Assn Elects 1957 President and Officers

Thomas Ortman was elected president of the Lincoln School Association at its meeting last night. New officers include Roger Oakley as vice president, Millard Schrote as treasurer, and Mrs. Ruth Stork as secretary. The event featured a constitution report, discussions on improvements, and a newly formed Middletown PTO Council.

Thomas Ortman Lincoln School Assn Roger Oakley Millard Schrote Ruth Stork William Robinson Jack Dudley Jay Terry Russell Galloway Lois Lewis Middletown Pto Council Beryl Orr Lincoln School Harold Koerber

Weekend Trip For Young Adults At Cumberland Falls

Thirty young adults depart tomorrow at 5 30 p m for a week end at Cumberland Falls State Park near Corbin Kentucky. The YMCA co ed group joins Dayton attendees by chartered bus. Middletown group plans entertainment and a record dance Saturday night. A chapel service is set for 10 30 a m Sunday. Officer elections are scheduled for the local group. Reservations filed by Doris Kronborg Nicky Prosperi Ruth Roess Roberta Shafer Shirley Duncan Dorothy Marts Joan Wilson Jane Ann Leasure Carol Weikel Carol Reynolds Lois Vance Jeanne Brown Elinor Conway Norman Jean Duff Gayle Pierson Carolyn Jones Barbara Bowman Larry Schnecker Duane Bailey Paul Clark Paul Hoskins Charles Beck Bud Baldwin Stan Kline Bill Goldsmith Earl Mack Tom Mack D R Adams and Mr and Mrs Richard Hofferbert.

Middletown Cumberland Falls Doris Kronborg Nicky Prosperi Ruth Roess Roberta ‘Shafer Shirley Duncan Dorothy Marts Joan Wilson Jane Ann Leasure Carol Weikel Carol Reynolds Lois Vance Jeanne Brown Elinor Conway Norman Jean Duff Gayle Pierson Carolyn Jones Barbara Bowman Larry Schnecker Duane Bailey Paul Clark Paul Hoskins Charles Beck Bud Baldwin Stan Kline Bill Goldsmith Earl Mack Tom Mack D. R. Adams Richard Hofferbert

India Receives U S Grain Amid Famine Crisis

New Delhi reports near famine conditions across several states as the United States ships two loads of grain to India every three days. By March 31 India had 600,000 metric tons under the August agricultural commodities agreement, with about 200,000 tons delivered in April likely continuing at 200,000 tons monthly. Deliveries followed delays from the Suez Canal closure. The three year pact bills India rupees for American wheat rice cotton and other products. The U S will lend back 234.1 million in rupees for economic development and provide 54 million as a direct grant, plus 72 million for diplomatic and other Indian expenses.

New Delhi India Suez Canal United States

Day Camp Training To Draw 40 Leaders

Forty counselors will attend a day camp training session tomorrow from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m in the Girl Scout Gubroom. Mrs Kenneth Jones and Mrs James Morningstar will lead instruction assisted by veteran counselors.

Kenneth Jones James Morningstar

Tom Stubbs Elected By Wilson PTO

Thomas Stubbs named president of the Wilson School PTO at annual elections. John Larson elected vice president, Mrs. H. M. Hayes secretary, and Mrs. R. E. Lane treasurer. Richard Harfst and Mrs. Roses Mull named representatives to the Middletown PTO Council. Dr. Mabel Altstaetter of Miami University urged balanced discipline and parental limits. Michael Keffer of Middletown High spoke on the Civic Association drive.

Thomas Stubbs Wilson School PTO John Larson H. M. Hayes R. E. Lane Middletown PTO Council Richard Harfst Roses Mull Mabel Altstaetter Miami University School of Education

Ohio to build 100 million dollar Columbus to Cleveland super highway

Ohio highway chief Charles M. Noble announced a 100 million dollar four lane divided highway from Columbus to near Cleveland along U.S. 42, about 100 miles, with a late 1958 opening possible if weather cooperates. First bids in July, with hearings to decide traffic interchange locations and plans to expand to six lanes if needed later.

Columbus Ohio Cleveland U.S. 42 Columbus Outer Belt Ohio 18 Ohio- Pennsylvania Conneaut Noble Ralph Lehman Highway Department Cincinnati Dayton Toledo Jto Conneaut New York

Daughter of Congressman Shoots Self

The daughter of Representative William B. Williams of New York shot herself in a downtown hotel, remaining in critical condition. Police said the 27 year old, Mrs Malcolm Hurn, locked herself in a ladies room and used a .22 caliber rifle. She had been under medical care for months and had been engaged to Malcolm Hurn of Utica, advertising man.

Malcolm Hurn William B. Williams R-Ny

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William J. Milter King Walter Loerke Rip van Winkle THE Associated Press Tom Ortman Lincoln Kentucky Cumberland Falls State Park Corbin YMCA U.S Tom Stubbs Wilson Pto Michael Keffer Middletown High School Drive For the Civic Association Charles M. Noble Washington SALES Melampy’s Promet Cali Electrical Service Euclid Bill Newenswander Kenny Brown Central Ave Mohara Joseph & Feiss Pacific Mills
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