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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1960

Page

5

Ohio Bell rings new telephone directory appeal

The 1960 Ohio Bell directory is larger with 296 pages up from 264 last year and 76 white pages up from 72. A Fast-Finding Index moves to the blue section, a direct line for the Warren County sheriff added, and Middletown offices listed alphabetically with fire and police listings. Deliveries by 65 drivers finish Saturday as 31,793,000 U.S. students were enrolled in K-8 in 1958-59.

Ohio! Bell Telephone Co Ohio Warren County Sheriff's Office Warren Barnitz Bank Oglesby -Barnitz Bank & Trust Co J. R. Miller Middletown Ohio Bell Miller

Obituary for Raymond Kraft Services Held for Raymond Kraft

Raymond Kraft 64 of 214 Monroe Street dies Monday at home. Services at 10 a.m. Friday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with Rev Walter Weber officiating. Burial in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Raymond Kraft Monroe St McCoy-Leffler Walter Weber Woodside Cemetery Kraft

Edward Wills Jr. 47 dies at home in Van Wert

Edward Wills Jr. of Van Wert dies at 1 30 a.m. after a two week illness at his home 708 East Main Street He is survived by his wife Sibil two sons Charles and Larry and a daughter Carolyn all at home three brothers Brooks Middletown Bruce Franklin Lindsay West Manchester and a sister Mrs Nana Lou Williams Germantown Arrangements at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home incomplete.

Edward Wills Jr van Wert E. Main St Sibil Charles Larry Carolyn Brooks Middletown Bruce Franklin Lindsay West Manchester Nana Lou Williams Germantown McCoy-Leffler

Schedule Change in Cleanup Drive Extends Into Next Week

The Junior Chamber of Commerce cleanup drive expands beyond initial plan as city public services chief C A Boeke reports record response. Fifty truckloads collected yesterday only begin to match area trash, with a revised schedule targeting zones south of Central Avenue and east of the New York Central tracks tomorrow, and south of Central and west of the tracks Friday, aided by Armco Steel Corp. trucks and crews.

Chamber of Commerce C. A. Boeke Public Services Boeke Central Avenue New York Central Central Armco Steel Corp

Mrs Anna G Lake Dead at 63 In Franklin Hotel Owner

Mrs Anna G Lake, 63, owner of the Bamberg er Hotel in Franklin for seven years, died at 9 55 p.m. yesterday at Middletown Hospital after five weeks as a patient. Born in Kentucky, she was a Franklin First Baptist Church member. Survived by husband Wilbur, a son, a daughter, five brothers, three sisters, and four grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church. burial in Springboro Cemetery. Visitation at Anglesby Funeral Home tomorrow 2–5 and 7–9 p.m.

Franklin Anna G. Lake Bamberger Middletown Hospital Lake E. Third St Kentucky Franklin First Baptist Church John Glossip Wilbur Evelyn Parson West Carrollton Tiff Tom John William Glossip Robert Glossip Snow Hill N. C Nina Lackey Lytle Mary Wilson Velma Young First Baptist Church Springboro Anglesby Funeral Home

Duff Credited With Middletown PTO Council Presidency

Winfred L. Duff, former Wildwood School PTO president, was elected president for 1960 61 by the Middletown PTO Council. He succeeds Thomas Stubbs. new officers include Allen Groves vice president Mrs David Bailey secretary and Mrs Elbert Tannruther Jr treasurer. A summer meeting with all PTO executives and building principals will review goals and objectives and details will be sent to all PTOs.

Winfred L. Duff Wildwood School PTO Middletown PTO Council Duff Thomas Stubbs Allen Groves David Bailey Elbert Tannruther Jr Ptos

Name Omission Noted By Roosevelt Junior High Officials

Roosevelt Junior High officials today said that the name of Donald Imhoff, a seventh grade student, had been omitted from the honor roll submitted last week to The Journal.

Roosevelt Donald Imhoff Journal

Civitan Club Elects Perkins Civitan Club Elects Perkins

Emmitt Perkins, 47, was elected president-elect of the Civitan Club during yesterday's noon meeting at the Manchester Hotel. The club uses a system requiring a one-year training term before taking office. The current president-elect will become president July 5. Other officers include Chester Dennis as vice president Jacque Lint as treasurer and Elwood Hinkle as secretary. Emmett Sherron won a two-year term on the board of directors.

Emmitt Perkins Civitan Club Manchester William Stephen Chester Dennis Jacque Lint Elwood Hinkle Emmett

Gorman to Stay on as Trustee at OSU

Ohio Governor DiSalle announced Cincinnati financier Robert N. Gorman will continue as an Ohio State University trustee through December, with no successor to be considered until after the year end. Gorman’s term was due to expire next Monday, ensuring leadership continuity for OSU governance.

Gorman OSU Columbus, Ohio Robert N. Gorman Cincinnati Ohio State University Decin Michael V. DiSalle

Services for Mrs Hattie Smith Held at Local Funeral Home

Mrs. Hattie Smith, 74, of 63 S Second St, will be laid to rest at 2 p.m. tomorrow at R C Nein & Sons Funeral Home with Rev William Minton officiating. Burial follows in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation today from 7 to 9 p.m. Mrs Smith died Monday at Grandview Hospital Dayton.

Diver Descends to 535 Feet in Flexible Suit

A diver equipped with a flexible suit achieved a depth of 535 feet, marking a notable record in underwater exploration. The feat demonstrates advances in suit mobility and pressure resistance, enabling deeper dives than prior attempts.

Obituaries and Services for Local Residents

Leroy Ogg age 94 of 141 N Front St and Clifford Castator age 70 of Sixth and High Streets with funeral services tomorrow at 9 and 10:30 a.m. respectively. James B Willer age 66 of 2077 Minton Rd to morrow at Queen of Peace Church. In national news, Claris Adams 69, executive VP and general counsel of the American Life Convention, died of cancer. Saul R Levin 62, former U.S. Consul in Honduras and international law specialist, died of a heart attack. brother of U.S. District Judge Theodore Levin.

Leroy Ogg Front St Webb Clifford Castator Sixth High Streets Proeschel James B. Willer Minton Rd Queen of Peace Church Washington Claris Adams American Life Convention Mt. Carmel Ill Detroit Saul R. Levin U.S Honduras Theodore Levin

Meetings Show Wednesday and Thursday Club Sessions Townwide

The notes list numerous meetings across Shawnee, Sportsmen's Club, Verity Hall, Civic Association Library, and various lodges with times from 7 p m to 8 30 p m at locations including 210 Burton Rd Monroe IOOF Hall J & J Bowling Lanes and the Arm ory Various organizations such as Knights of Columbus Ahepa and Moose Lodge host gatherings while an obituary notes President William Henry Harrison as the first U S chief executive to die in office.

Shawnee Field Archers Sportsmen's Club Burton Rd Practical Nurses Assn. of Ohio Verity Hall MHS Boosters Club Civic Association Library Rhythe-Williams American Legion Highview Monroe Ioof Knights of Columbus Golden Helmet VFW S. Broad Order of Ahepa Greek Orthodox Church Kiwanis Club Manchester Lions Club West Middletown Orioles Nest Toastmasters Club Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge Castle Hall Alpha Council Jr. Ouam N. Broad Monroe Stone Masonic Lodge APL Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron Armory Bpoe Lodge Elks Temple Moose Lodge S. Main St Main St Alcoholics Anonymous William Henry Harrison United States

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Delvery DODDS Verity 14Th Ave Robert Konthier, M Riggs Funeral Home, Inc N. Broad ST O.K Perkins Hattie Smith Hare Central Ave. Consolidated, Inc Central Ave ACL Dita MR Heem Eee Lady Buxton
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