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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1971

Page

2

Nude Woman Impaled As West London Hotel Fire Kills Eight

A Bayswater fire at the Hills Hotel staff dormitory killed eight, including a nude red haired woman who slipped and was impaled on an iron railing. Spanish workers employed by the neighboring New Langham Hotel were among the dead. several others were injured. Firemen took 90 minutes to control the blaze as guests evacuated and investigators probed the origin in decorator materials.

London Bayswater New Langham Hotel Hills New Langham

Thieves Loot City Homes And Stations Across Town

Police report multiple thefts with an estimated total of about 1200 dollars. Items stolen include a stereo set from Robert White's home on Gideon Road, tools engraved Bob White or Jerry White, a portable barbecue grill and chairs, a lock broken entry at a garage, and separate thefts from Humble Station, a Parkway Gulf Station and Edward Sladek’s car at Miami University campus lot.

Louise Watson Jacoby Ave Robert White Gideon Road Bob White Jerry White Bob Campbell Campbell Woodlawn Ave Grace Baptist Church Parkway Gulf Station Asa Curtis Franklin Edward Sladek Central Ave Miami University

New Group Seeks Ratification of 26th Amendment Vote 18

Gov. Gilligan announced a nonpartisan push to urge the 109th General Assembly to ratify the 26th amendment lowering the voting age to 18. Bernard Lancione will lead the effort. 25 states have ratified, 38 needed. Ohio may place the issue on the November ballot if approved.

Columbus Ohio 109Th General Assembly John J. Gilligan Gilligan Bernard B. Lancione Young Democrats Clubs of House A. G. Lancione Lancione

Woody Guthrie Day proposed by Oklahoma senator

Sen. Fred Harris proposes July 1 be named Woody Guthrie Day. The Dust Bowl troubadour's songs like This Land Is Your Land are cited as part of national heritage. Guthrie died in 1967 at 55 after Huntington's disease. Harris notes his life of wandering and enduring compassion.

Woody Solon Woody Guthrie Dust Bowl Yellowstone Yosemite Fred Harris D-Okla Okemah Okla Guthrie Harris

Fire Run and Injury Report From Middletown

Fire crews responded to a false alarm at Middletown Hospital at 8:22 am due to a faulty system. At 8:56 am on Clark Street and Flemming Road J. D. Profitt, 21, of 6091 West Alexandria Road, injured the little finger of his left hand and was taken to Middletown Hospital by ambulance.

Middletown Hospital Clark Street Flemming Road J. D. Profitt West Alexandria Road

Death by own action ruled in Castleman death

Walter S. Sam Castleman 26 sports editor of the Western Star of Lebanon will be buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Hamilton after a 1 p.m. Thursday service at Oswald Funeral Home. He was found dead in his car Sunday from a gunshot wound and coroner Dr. Ralph Young said he would rule the death as death by own action later today. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Lebanon Walter S Sam) Castleman Hartz Drive Western Star Oswald Rose Hill Hamiton Castleman Ralph Young Warren County

Girl Saved By Neighbor After Choking Incident

Ten year old Beth Ann Moore of Bethany is alive after neighbor Dan L. Hamilton acted quickly when she choked on a piece of candy. Hamilton, with Lester Copeland's help, urged bystanders to call an ambulance and performed throat massage until the object dislodged and the girl recovered without medical aid.

Hamilton

Freight Movers Washington Trends in Truck Freight

No. 1 freight movers show three out of four tons of freight move by truck at some point, reflecting heavy reliance on trucking for national freight distribution.

Washington

Bike Rider Struck By Car On Morgan Street

A 20 year old Middletown woman Elsie Watson of 3203 Morgan Street was treated at Middletown Hospital for right leg scrapes after a car hit her bicycle on Morgan Street just north of Oxford. The rider allegedly turned in front of a car driven by Charles F. Combs 36 of 1507 Pershing Avenue.

Middletown Middletown Hospital Morgan Street Oxford State Road Elsie Watson Morgan St Berm Charles F. Combs Pershing Ave

Correction on Waterline Assessment Deferral Rules

The Journal corrects yesterday’s report. All property owners not tapping into the waterline in northern Warren County may defer 75 percent of their assessments. The 25 percent plus interest is paid over 20 years, then billed over the following 20 years. Property owners who tap into the line are billed the total assessment over the first 20 years.

The Journal Warren County

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Wingerd 88 Actress in Childhood

Mrs Nanon Wingerd 88 of 2224 Central Ave died at Middletown Hospital after a brief illness. A child actress in the 1890s she toured with the Rip Van Winkle cast and later taught English and dramatics. Surviving are daughter Mrs Edward J Williams and four grandchildren. Graveside services 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Cremation follows. Memorials to charity encouraged.

Nanon Wingerd Central Ave Wingerd Edward J. Williams S. Dixie Highway Middletown Hospital Germantown New York City Joseph Jefferson Rip van Winkle National Academy of Design Plainfield N.J Long Island Dailey Press Joshua Wingered Ma. Wingerd Middletown Tom Georgia West Williams P.m Wilson‘Schramm S. Main St Joseph Harvey

Infant McMahon dies at Children’s Hospital

Tonya McMahon four month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Donald McMahon of Wilson Drive died from a congenital heart ailment at 7 20 am Monday at Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati. Survived by brother Donald and five half sisters Charlene Mullins Jewell Darlene Christine and Teresa McMahon. Paternal grandmother Mrs Marilyn Grimes and maternal grandmother Mrs Minnie Hipsher both of Franklin. Burial Woodhill Cemetery with Rev Edward Bates officiating. Friends may call Eaton Funeral Home today 6 to 8 pm.

Franklin Tonya McMahon Donald McMahon Wilson Drive Children’s Hospital Cincinnati Donald Charlene Mullins Jewell Darlene Christine Teresa McMahon Marilyn Grimes Minnie Hipsher Woodhill Cemetery Edward Bates Eaton Funeral Home

James Buckner obituary service details

James Buckner, 68, of 761 Coralie Ave, will have a funeral service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Klaus-Weigel. The obituary notes his residence and the scheduled time for the service.

James Buckner Coralie Ave Klaus-Weigel

Fenwick Golfers Injured In Three Car Crash

Two Fenwick High School golf team members suffered lip injuries in a three car crash yesterday afternoon. Mrs Eloise Jones was stopped waiting to turn left when a station wagon driven by Pauletta Crowell struck the golfers car backed by Rev Bernard Bruening and other vehicles. Crowell and Paul Murphy sustained lip injuries but refused treatment. Crowell was cited for following too closely. Vehicle damages ranged from 250 to 1200 dollars.

Fenwick High School Fenwick Middletown Hospital Eloise B. Jones Ave Bernard Bruening N. Main St Franklin Fenwick High Pauletta Crowell Minnesota St Middletown High Miss Crowell Paul Murphy Marymont Court

Cancellations Hit Community Day Hospital Seminar

The monthly mental health seminar hosted by the Community Day Hospital Association is cancelled for this evening and will not be rescheduled. No alternative date is provided.

Community Day Hospital Association

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