Three Hurt in Series of Wrecks With $2700 In Damages
Three people injured in a sequence of noon to 5 pm collisions caused about 2700 in damage. In one crash on Manchester Avenue Coy Barrett 11 and Rose Cecil 49 suffered minor injuries. Mrs Cecil cited for failure to yield. Another collision on Manchester Road injured John Watson 68 and involved Jerald Wise 17. Wise cited for red light violation. Additional accidents on Grand Avenue First Avenue Sutphin Street and Breiel Boulevard produced minor injuries and several cited drivers.
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Manchester Avenue
Mulberry Alley
Coy Lee Barrett
Alexandria Road
Rose
FE. Cecil
Webster St
Floyd Barrett
17Th Ave
Jerald Wise
Manchester Road
Wise
Watson
Carolyn Sue Cox
Central Ave
Walter Stacy
Grand Ave
Isom Stephens
S. Marshall Road
Grand
Breiel Boulevard
Cox
Willie Cornett
Germantown
Lelan C. Hole
N. Grimes St
First Avenue
Curtis Street
Hole
Marietta Davis
Victoria Drive
Darrel Ray Henry
Ora Lane
Sutphin Street
Central Avenue
Davis
Woman Hurt In Chili Parlor Altercation Police Detain Ex-Husband
A 38 year old woman was treated for severe facial lacerations after being struck with a coffee mug at 9 N Clinton St Chili Parlor. Mary Couch 1904 Fleming Rd received earlier injuries in a prior beating. Howard Bowling 59 704 Yankee Rd, said to be her ex husband, is held on intoxication and investigation charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Hospital
N. Clinton St
Mary Couch
Flemming Road
Howard Bowling
Yankee Road
Bowling
Justifiable Shooting in East Side Killing
In Cleveland on Friday night patrolmen James F. Hamar and Chester Brynak shot and killed 19 year old Calvin Henderson after he allegedly attacked a woman and fled. Assistant Prosecutor Hy Mandel Friedman said the shooting was justified as Henderson ignored warnings to halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
East Side
Hymand Friedman
Calvin Henderson
James F. Hamar
Chester Brynak
East 1St Street
Kee Mar Court
Henderson
Youngster Hurt In Bike Mishap
Kimberly Lewis a 3 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis of 2411 Christel Ave was examined at Middletown Hospital after riding her tricycle into a parked car in front of her home. Police said she had small facial bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly Lewis
Frank Lewis
Christel Ave
Middletown Hospital
Firemen Aid Man With Asthma Attack
The emergency squad gave Robert Lail, 60, of 1747 Central Ave oxygen yesterday at 8 50 a.m. He suffers from asthma and was not taken to the hospital, squad members said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lail
Central Ave
Lail
Fat layer in humans acts as strong insulation against cold
The body’s fat layer serves as effective insulation, helping maintain warmth by reducing heat loss. Fat stores energy, aids buoyancy, and contributes to overall metabolic regulation in cold conditions.
Man Killed On Columbus Road Job
James W. Lykins, 37, of 1128 N. High St. Columbus, died when pinned against a truck by a bulldozer on the Ohio State Fairgrounds. He left the city 15 years ago and is survived by his mother Mrs. William Weidknecht of Franklin and father Joe Lykins of Harrison Arkansas plus two sons Joe Lynn and John at home. Funeral set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Schoedinger Funeral Home with visitations Monday and Tuesday. Burial in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Lykins
High St
Columbus
Ohio State Fairgrounds
Mr. Lykins
William Weidknecht
Franklin
Joe Lykins
Harrison
Ark
Joe Lynn
John
Schoedinger Funeral Home
E. State St
Anchor Snags Explosive Pack in Sandusky Bay
In Sandusky Bay a freighter named James McLaughlin snagged an anchor and found a buried explosive charge described as a sausage of dynamite. A demolition expert from Peter Kiewit Sons Co said the weapon was unprimed and posed no immediate danger. The charge, reportedly lost weeks ago during blasting, was removed. The piece ends with an odd historical aside mentioning Paul Revere rider William Dawes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky, Ohio
James McLaughilin
Sandusky Bay
Peter Kiewit Sons & Co
Mother's Day twins brighten McKnight family in Middletown
Mrs. Georgia McKnight of 1101 Madison St. spends Mother’s Day in Middletown Hospital with twin girls Alissa Fay and Terisia Kay born last Monday. The twins are the third and latest addition to a family that now has 11 children, spanning ages from 12 to newborns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia McKnight
Madison St
Victor
Vicki
Dwight
Dwayne
Louis
Paul
Jerry
Carolyn
Johnnie
Alissa
Terisia
Armco Steel Corp
McKnight
Doris Amos
Delaware St
Cassie Amos
Mississippi
Deaths and Funerals Former Resident Killed in Kentucky
William Burkhart a former Middletown resident died in an auto accident in Lexington Kentucky Friday morning He survived by his wife Betty two sons Danny and Bill Jr two brothers George Middletown Bruce South Carolina and two sisters Mrs Sally Daniels Middletown and Mrs Effie Floyd Lexington Funeral services and visitations are scheduled at White Hall Funeral Home in Lexington and Lange land Memorial Chapel in Kalamazoo with further arrangements by Riggs Funeral Home Local services include a graveside in Woodside Cemetery and a memorial at the Lange land chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Bill) Burkhart
Lexington
Middletown
Betty
Danny
Bill Jr
George
Bruce
South Carolina
Sally Daniels
Effie Floyd
White Hall
Langeland Memorial Chapel
Kalamazoo
Woodside Cemetery
G. Walter Weber
Riggs Funeral Home
Death Notice for Charles R. Bassett of Kalamazoo Michigan
Charles R. Bassett, 87, of Kalamazoo Michigan died Saturday at Burgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He moved from here years ago. His wife Adeline died in 1992 when the couple lived in Bradenton Florida. Mr. Bassett had been living in Kalamazoo with his son Charles. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Etta Ernest of Kalamazoo, two grandchildren and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Bassett
Kalamazoo
Mich
Burgess Hospital
Adeline
Bradenton
Fla
Bassett
Charles
Etta Ernest
Ka’amazoo
Suit Filed In Death Of Boy In Middletown
A Middletown man, Robert Lansdale as administrator for William Lansdale’s estate, filed in Butler County Common Pleas Court for 28 358.57 against Ena Faye Brown. The claim says Brown drove a car that struck two year old William Lansdale as he stood near Jewell Avenue on June 28, 1962, alleging negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Middletown
Butler County Common Pleas Court
Robert Lansdale
William Lansdale
Jewell Ave
Ena Faye Brown
Hawthorne St
Jewell Avenue
Mrs. Mary O'Neil Funeral Held at Local Home
Mrs. Mary O'Neil age 61 of 1618 Taylor Ave died yesterday at Middletown Hospital after a three year illness. She worked nine years at Middletown Hospital and 23 years at P Lorillard Co. Visitation today 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services Monday 2 pm at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Herschel Caudill. Burial in Spring Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy-Leffler
Mary O'Neil
Taylor Ave
Middletown Hospital
Tractor Upends Kills 16-Year-Old Boy in Ohio
A 16 year old boy died when the tractor he was driving upset and rolled over in Massillon Ohio. The deceased was Thomas Garman son of Mr and Mrs Norman Garman of Jackson Township. Coroner GS Shaheen reported a crushed skull as the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Ohio
Thomas Garman
Stark County
GS. Shaheen
Norman Garman
Jackson Township
Petitions Protest Sewer Rates in Butler County Areas
Petitions protesting old and new sewer charges in the Oneida and Amanda subdivisions will be presented to Butler County commissioners Tuesday afternoon. The Hamilton courthouse meeting at 2 p.m. calls for a strong turnout of property owners from Oneida and Amanda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneida
Amanda
Butler County Commissioners
Hamilton
Oneida and
Children blamed for two local fire calls
Two fire runs were reported yesterday by the Division of Fire. A 7 year old girl, Sandra Young, was treated for a burn after a fire at William Young's apartment on Yankee Road causing $50 damage to the interior and $25 to contents. A second call from 3808 Vannest Ave. was a false alarm at 5 44 p.m.
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Division of Fire
William Young
Yankee Road
Sandra Young
Vannest Ave
Extra Chuckle The Tax Breaker Was Probably Single
A humorous quip notes that the man who devised a $600 income tax exemption for a wife likely never married, tongue in cheek about the planner’s personal life.
Butler County Property Tax Revenues Reach Over Two Million
Butler County reports first half 1963 property taxes and assessments total $2,186,111.97, driven by lump-sum yearly payments and higher Middletown totals due to more assessments. County-wide collections rise $471,736.08 from last year, with Middletown at $2,024,945.36 and Hamilton at $2,864,115.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Butler County
Mark Wendel
Hamilton
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
East Side
West Side
Fourth Ward
North Side
South Side
Lemon
Lemon-Middletown City
Lemon Township
Amanda
LeSourdsville
Mayfield
Monroe
Madison Township
Madison City
Miltonville
West Liberty
Trenton Village
Stays In Hospitals Shortened
Columbus hospital officials say services drugs and care methods cut average stays. Delbert L. Pugh notes National Hospital Week May 10 16 and cites a decline from about 14 days to 7.6 days due to improved care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Hospital Federation
Delbert L. Pugh
Pugh
El Morocco Is Purchased By London Investor
El Morocco, the New York supper club famed for Cafe Society style, has been sold to John Mills of London. Owner Edwin C. Perona announced a signed contract and deposit Friday, with Perona retaining management. No sale terms were disclosed.
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New York
el Morocco
Cafe Society
London
Edwin C. Perona
East 14Th Street
John Mills
Perona
Police Briefs on Thefts Damages and Stolen Items
Police report a bicycle stolen from Broad and Central belonging to Danny McWhorter license 10-359 A. William Childers showed a dent and scratch from vandals on his compact auto at Crawford Street. Three gas caps were stolen from vehicles on Hill Avenue. Bessie Covington reported a missing billfold containing $25 from the Church of the Ascension where she worked Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny McWhorter
Germantown Road
Broad and
Central
William Childers
Crawford St
Hill Ave
Bessie Covington
Young St
Church of the Ascension
StolenHubcaps Reported From Mrs. Truesdale Car
Four hubcaps were reported stolen from a car owned by Mrs. Gordon Truesdale of 1308 Orchard Street. Police noted the theft occurred sometime recently with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Truesdale
Orchard St
John Neal Reports Broken Windshield on Auto
John Neal of 112 Crawford Street reported his vehicle windshield broken. He did not specify when the incident occurred. Local authorities may investigate to determine the cause and responsible party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neal
Crawford St
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Sundeys
Cumbus Road
William Dawes
Paul Revere
Kentucky
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Baker Funeral Home
Middletown, Ohio
Mrs
Mary O’neil
Germantown RD
Butler
Trenton Corporation
Wayne Township
Wayne Shawnee
Shiloh
Jacksonburg Corporation
Seven Mile Corporation
Liberty Township
Bethany
Huntsville
Princeton
Milford Township
Milford Talawanda
Collinsville
Carrtown
Somerville Corporation
LMNG
Ueda
Rofe
Middletown’s Finest
U.S
Wes Frieda Beiser
N. Mein
Trenton
End Avenue
West Centre
Avenue
Gideon
Rees of
Sirend Theater
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