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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1977

Page

2

Marianne Wilson dies longtime community activist at 45

Marianne K. Wilson former coordinator for Butler County Alcoholism Council died of leukemia at University Hospital Columbus at 45. She lived at 115 Bavarian Drive and led public relations for the council plus roles in Tele-Care Middletown Hospital and Middletown safety groups. Survivors include children Judith and Jeff, parents, sister, and donations go to Ohio State leukemia fund. Memorial service is 2 p.m. tomorrow at First Baptist Church. Funeral home: McCoy Leffler.

Marianne K. Wilson Alcoholism Council Butler County University Hospital Columbus Wilson Bavarian Drive The Middletown Hospital Cochairman Home and Family Committee WISN Milwaukee Rollins College Denison University Judith Jody Ohio State University Jeff University of Cincinnati Walter Kuhn Pompano Beach Fla Betsy Tofoya First Baptist Church G. Walter Weber Ohio State University Development Fund Leukemia Research Olentangy River Road MccCoy-Leffler

Bill Cunningham Dies. Middletown Sports Figure Remembered

Robert Bill Cunningham Sr. 51 of 908 Lamberton St died at Middletown Hospital at 8 40 am after a short illness. He and wife Betty ran the Third Base Cafe on Crawford St and sponsored a softball team that played in the state tournament. He earlier ran the Middletown terminal for Ohio Bus Lines for 14 years and was active in knothole baseball, bowling and civic groups including the Elks American Legion DAV and VFW. Survived by wife and three sons Robert William Jr Thomas Lloyd Donald Ray, all of Middletown. Funeral 10 am Thursday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home. Burial Woodside Cemetery. Visitation tomorrow 3-5 and 7-9 pm.

Robert Bill’’ Cunningham Sr Lamberton St Middletown Hospital Mr Cunningham Robert William Jr Thomas Lloyd Donald Ray Middletown McCoy- Leffler G. Walter Weber Woodside Cemetery James Arnold Garden Manor New Era Baptist Church Rey S Ss Joel F. Bailey Rosetta McCuller Detroit, Mich Chardelle Tate Detroit Slone Ethel Smith Viola Morrow Ophelia McCormmick Lincoln Heights Susie Hunter Louisville, Ky Eva Cookman Chicago Missouri Rogers Georgia Fannie Thurman Gainesville, Ga Franklin Ancil Hatfield Miamisburg Montgomery County Ruby Charles Williamsburg Patsy Cencebaugh Carlisle Lonnie Joe Roy Nellie Bowman Ada McKinley Phoebe Retherford Bonnie Howard Unn Hurst Eaton Funeral Home Donie Banks Woodhill Cemetery

Germantown council clash over Anslinger amid calls for restraint

Village officials warned last night of dangers in prolonging dispute as mayor Marvin Hall fights to remove administrator Dan Anslinger. A judge ordered removal for malfeasance, with ongoing appeals and risk the village has no administrator if stayed. A citizen group urged resignations from councillors who backed Anslinger.

Germantown William Forbes Dan Anslinger Marvin Hall Forbes Fred Stivers Hall Anslinger Kent Southard

Recluse leaves $423671 to arts and charities

Cincinnati man George Melcher a lifelong bachelor died of exposure in an unheated tenement store he owned. Police found a $423,671 estate with $238,672 to a philanthropic trust. Ten percent goes to the Cincinnati Fine Arts Fund supporting the symphony museums and culture groups.

Cincinnati (Ap)philanthropies Melcher Paul George Sittenfeld Cincinnati Fine Arts Fund Fine Arts Fund Symphony

Baltzell named top Jaycee president in southwest Ohio

Joe Baltzell of Middletown was named outstanding local Jaycee president for 1976 77 at the state convention in Cleveland. The Middletown Jaycees earned three first place awards for Christmas dinners, family dynamics, and teen job opportunities and topped divisions in development and management with Giessenbier Memorial recognition. George Funk, former Mason Jaycees president, was named programming vice president.

Joe Baltzell Primrose Lane Ohio Cleveland Middletown Jaycees Giessenbier Memorial George Funk The Mason Jaycees

Central Elementary PTO Elects New Officers

Central Elementary School parents choose officers for the coming year with Mr and Mrs Bass Brandenburg Jr re-elected to president and secretary. Mrs Margaret Stephens serves as vice president, Mrs Alberta Dorn as treasurer, and Mrs Vicki Daniels as corresponding secretary.

PTO Central Elementary School Bass Brandenburg Jr Baltimore St Margaret Stephens Alberta Dorn Vicki Daniels

Deaths and funerals in Middletown and surrounding areas

Obituaries report the deaths of James Arnold 84 and Antoinette Fishbaugh 73 with funeral services set at New Era Baptist Church and St Johns Church respectively. Other notices include Ernest Butterworth 100 and Ancil Hatfield 52 with services and burials in local cemeteries and multiple survivors listed. Additional entries cover John Heistand 101, Nancy Shockley 48, and Julia Turner 74 with arrangements at Eaton Funeral Home and local churches.

Franklin Nancy Shockley Union Road Pleasant Valley Church Tazewell Tenn Pleasant Valley Cemetery Eaton Funeral Home Julia Turner S River St Georgia Macon Floyd Paul Hitte Florida Turner Church of God Deardoff Road Greene B Mary Ellen House Betty Jean Dorsey Hargas Burton Jackson

Beltone offers free non-operating hearing aid model

Beltone announces a free non-operating model of the smallest Beltone aid for those who hear but do not understand. The model weighs less than a third of an ounce and is worn at the ear. No cost or obligation is involved. thousands have already received samples. Write to Beltone Electronics in Chicago for the model.

Chicago Ill Beltone Sowe Beltone Electronics Victoria St

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