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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1964

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Mrs Mabel A Brown 70 College Corner

Mrs Mabel A Brown 70 of College Corner mother of Thomas A Brown of 125 N Broad St died yesterday at McCullough Hyde Hospital Oxford She was a longtime College Corner telephone operator retired in 1958 native of Butler County lifelong resident of College Corner area member of First United Presbyterian Church former elder Missionary Society past worthy matron Oxford Chapter 225 Order of Eastern Star Survived by husband Orea son Thomas Middleton three sisters and three grandchildren Services 2 pm tomorrow Baker Funeral Home College Corner Rev F Leon Morgan officiating Burial College Corner Cemetery Eastern Star service 7:30 pm today at funeral home after 4 pm.

Mabel A. Brown College Corner Thomas A. Brown N. Broad St McCullough - Hyde Hospital Oxford Brown Butler County First United Presbyterian Church The Missionary Society of the Church Order of Eastern Star Orea Thomas Middletown Margaret Miler Carrie Black Pittsburgh Marie Pierce Hamburg N Y Baker Funcal

Schenck Aids St. Mary's Prayer Stand In Washington

Rep Paul Schenck backs St Marys Men urging inclusion of the phrase We are a religious people whose institutions presuppose a Supreme Being in a House hearing on the amendment Lt Col Raymond J Fening will testify before the House Committee on the Judiciary. If Schenck finishes duties he may leave Washington.

Paul F. Schenck Men of St. Mary's Schenck Washington Graf

Hamilton attorney Wonnell rites set at 2 p.m.

Harry S. Wonnell 79 of 501 Crescent Road died Sunday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Webb Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. He graduated from Ohio State University Law School in 1906 and was active in civic and legal affairs. He served in leadership roles with the Hamilton Board of Education, Ohio Bar Association, and affiliated clubs. Survived by a widow, Mrs. Richard Hardin, and three grandchildren.

Hamilton Harry S. Wonnell Crescent Road Webb Funeral Home Greenwood Cemetery Wonnell Ohio State University Law School Hamilton Board of Education Ohio Bar Associaton Masonic Lodge Hamilton Elks Hamilton City Club Cincinnati Club Ohio State University Richard Hardin

Mrs Hattie Brittin and Peggy Baker Listed for Services

Mrs Hattie S Brittin aged 80 of 300 Bank Ave is to be served at 10 a m tomorrow at First Church of God. Mrs Peggy Baker aged 64 of 2101 Freeman Ave also scheduled for a 10 a m tomorrow service in Webb.

Hattie S. Brittin Bank Ave First Church of God Peggy Baker Freeman Ave Webb

Ohio highway bond to trigger 1.5 billion road program

Columbus AP report says James W. Shocknessy, expeditor for Ohio's North South Freeway, estimated that passing the $500 million highway bond issue would unlock about $1.5 billion in new roads. He spoke at a weekly progress meeting with Highway Director P. F. Masheter, noting 90 percent federal participation on many projects.

Columbus, Ohio James W. Shocknessy Ohio North South Shocknessy Cleveland Cincinnati P. F. Masheter

By 1850 iron cast ing spurred mass production era

By 1850 iron casting enabled mass production of diverse goods from kitchen tools to household appliances, reshaping industry and daily life with standardized parts and scalable output.

Victim Dies After Train Crash At Hamilton Crossings

Delphia Croucher, 40, of 2634 Lenox Ave, Hamilton, died at Mercy Hospital after being struck by a Baltimore & Ohio train at Ludlow Street crossing. Engineer E E Van Buskirk, 49, Cincinnati, said he sounded the whistle as gates were lowered and flasher lights active. Survived by mother Sarah Croucher, four brothers Bert Clyde Steve Herman, a half brother Earl Croucher, seven sisters including Dorothy Croucher and Geneva Stigall. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM Church of God Tabernacle. burial Rose Hill Memorial Park. Brown-Dawson Funeral Home in charge.

Hamilton Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Mercy Hospital Delphia Croucher Lenox Ave Ludlow Street E. E. van Buskirk Cincinnati Buskirk Sarah Croucher Bert Clyde Steve Herman Earl Croucher McKee, Ky Marjorie Peterson Dearborn Mich Dorothy Croucher Geneva Stigall Edna Whitaker Betty Jane Blackburn Loraine Smallwood Imogene Turner Church of God Tabernacle Rose Hill Memorial Park Brown - Dawson Funeral Home

Little Joe Rocket Test Postponed at White Sands

Strong gusty winds forced postponement of the Little Joe TI rocket test at White Sands Missile Range in the Apollo moonflight program. Officials planned a press conference to outline new plans to fire the payload 22,500 feet high where it would self destruct to test the escape system of the 155,000 pound thrust engine pulling the 9,300 pound command module to safety from a launch vehicle explosion.

WHITE _SANDS_ MISSILE RANGE N. M White Sands Missile Range

Manslaughter Charge Filed in Taverns Death

James Nunnelley 40 co owner of a tavern faces first degree manslaughter in the death of Robert Wallace 34 after a tavern fight. Nunnelley admitted firing three shots from a .34 caliber revolver and said he had previously threatened his life. He was released on a 1000 dollar bond.

Cincinnaht (Ap James Nunnelley Robert Wallace Nunnelley Wallace

Photo Not Daughter Not Identified as Stewardess

Mrs. Martha Storie of Quinn Road in West Alexandria said a photo shown yesterday of the stewardess who died in the Pacific Air Lines crash near Concord, California, was not her daughter Marjorie E. Shafer of Denver. She is trying to reach the missing stewardess in Denver and may contact federal authorities if no word comes.

West Alexandria Martha Storie Quinn Road Pacific Air Lines Storie Marjorie E. Shafer Denver Colo Concord Calif Dayton California Mrs. Storie

Don't Give In On Rights Bill, Reuther Urges AME

Walter Reuther, president of the United Auto Workers, urged civil rights leaders at the 37th AME Convention in Cincinnati to "sweat out" the summer to push the civil rights bill through Congress. A. Philip Randolph warned that demonstrations would continue and could grow if the bill passes or fails. Bishop Prince A Taylor Jr. said walls of segregation are weakening as Methodists march toward greater inclusion.

Reuther Cincinnati Walter Reuther United Auto Workers African Methodist Episcopal Church A. Phillip Randolph Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Randolph Dem Prince A. Taylor Jr Taylor Council of Bishops

Woman Dragged By Moving Car Near Home Injury

A 69 year old Middletown woman Bertha Woods was injured yesterday at 5 30 p m when she tried to stop a moving car at her residence. The vehicle ran over her left foot and dragged her briefly. She was treated at Mercy Hospital Hamilton for foot injuries and body abrasions.

Butler County Sheriff's Deputies Bertha Woods Middletown Rt. 1 Mercy Hospital Hamilton

Ohioans Among 73 Crash Dead

Washington AP The Defense Department released a partial roster of 83 aboard the military transport that crashed at Clark Air Base Philippines killing 73. Ohioans listed as missing or identified include Capt Carolyn Marie Wagner flight nurse daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence E Wagner Georgetown. Airman J C Robert Lee Neal Jr flight attendant husband of Mrs Querie M Neal Brooklyn NY and son of Mrs Margie Neal Toledo. Airman J C Levi G Rose son of Harold G Rose Toledo and Elizabeth Rose Toledo.

Washington Defense Department Clark Air Force Base Philippines Carolyn Marie Wagner Clarence E. Wagner S. Pleasant St Georgetown J.C Robert Lee Neal Jr Queenie M. Neal Brooklyn N.Y Margie Neal Woodland Ave Toledo C. Levi G. Rose Harold G. Rose Greenvalley Drive Elizabeth Rose Putnam St

Powerful Woman Leader of Ohio Democrats Dies

Bernice S. Pyke, a pioneer in Ohio and Cleveland Democratic politics, dies at 84 at her Lakewood home. She was the first woman elected a delegate to a Democratic National Convention in 1920 and served as woman manager for James Cox. Pyke held multiple party posts from 1920 onward and attended five consecutive national conventions.

Ohio Democrats Cleveland Bernice S. Pyke Ohio Lakewood

Court Hearing Set For Pair In Assault Case

Two men James Thompson aged 24 of 644 Auburn St and Glen Edwards aged 90 of 707 Orchard St face assault and battery charges in Municipal Court. Police arrested them yesterday afternoon after an alleged attempt to entice a 27 year old woman into their car on Central Avenue at about 8 p.m. on May 8. Bond set at 300 dollars each. Court hearing scheduled for tomorrow morning.

James Thompson Auburn St Glen Edwards Orchard St Central Avenue

Minor Fire at Mobil Oil Storage Area

A small blaze yesterday at the Mobil Oil Co storage area at 19 Richmond Street was believed started by children playing with matches. Firemen arrived at 5 12 p m and found leaking fuel oil ignited. no damage was reported.

Mobil Oil Co Richmond St

Vandals Damage Velte's Hardware in West Middletown

Butler County sheriff's deputies reported vandals damaged Velte's Hardware Store at 446 Middletown-Eaton Road by scattering scrap and junk and breaking a window with wooden skids and a lock. A rock damaged Charles Clark's windshield on his property, causing about $200 in damage.

Butler County Sheriff's Deputies Velte’s Hardware Store Middletown - Eaton Road Middletown Charles Clark Hamilon- Middletown Road

Natives in New Guinea Speak 750 Languages

Australia depends on Papua as the southeastern part of New Guinea where native communities speak about 750 distinct languages, highlighting the region's linguistic diversity and colonial reach.

Australia Papua New Guinea

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