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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1969

Page

4

Franklin High Student Drowns In Twin Creek Incident

Franklin Middletown Hospital reports 15 year old Danny Dale McHone drowned in Twin Creek near Martz Paullin Road. Witnesses say he and his brother Ernie were fooling around the creek and Danny could not swim. Efforts by family, Carlisle Fire Department, and life squad failed to revive him. The Warren County sheriff's office notes the area has long been a no swimming site. Service set for Eaton Funeral Home with burial at Woodhill Cemetery.

Carlisle Franklin Middletown Twin Creek West Garret J. Boone Butler Here Danny Dale McHone Railroad Ave Franklin Curred Diane Drive Martz-Paullin Road Ernie Ray McHone Danny Hollie Troy Gilley Warren County Sheriff's Office Year Robert Yeard Carlisle Fire Department Franklin Life Squad Franklin Township Berea David Tilda McHone Elizabeth McHone West Carrollton Ernie Ray Jack Omer MecHone Wilmington Henry Smith Eaton Funeral Home Ray Deaton Woodhill Cemetery Funeral

Middletown Knothole program funds debated and supported

Harry Holiday, chairman of the Committee for a Live Middletown, said the city will pay part of the Knothole supervisor and boy umpires costs if funds allow, while the club guarantees a paid supervisor this year. City crews have spent hundreds of man hours at Smith Park to prepare and maintain the fields for the Knothole season.

Harry Holiday Middletown Knothole Club Holiday Smith Park

Neilan Park Apartments Offer Modern Living and Low Rates

The ad promotes Neilan Park Apartments with maintenance free living and an electric kitchen. It highlights 1 and 3 bedroom units with monthly prices starting at 114.55 and immediate occupancy. It emphasizes storage space, a living room dining area, a full ceramic tile bath, and no lawn or snow chores.

Neilan Park

Middletown Voters Decide on City Income Tax Increase

Middletown residents vote Tuesday on raising the earned income tax from 1 percent to 1 percent to fund police and fire protection, garbage collection, and road overpass projects. City officials warn a no vote could force major layoffs and service cuts by 1973, with future planning halted unless new fees are adopted.

Middletown Commission Fred van Scoyoc van Soyoc Water Department No. 3 Engine Company van Scoyoc Fire Department

Franklin Soldier Killed in Vietnam in 1969

Spec. 4 Paul Goonan Jr. of Franklin was killed in Vietnam while serving with the 129th Assault Helicopter Co. First Flight Platoon. A 1966 Franklin High School graduate, he entered service May 10, 1968 and went to Vietnam December 8, 1968 as a door gunner. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Franklin Vietnam Ethel Goonan Berm Drive Paul Goonan Jr 129Th Assault Helicopter Co U.S. Army Goonan Franklin High School Career Academy Milwaukee Wis

John Mullen 79 Dies at Home in Millerstown

John Mullen age 79, father of Donald Mullen of 738 Union Road Franklin, died Friday at 4 p.m. at his home in Millerstown.

John Mullen Donald Mullen Union Road Franklin Millerstown

Physicians Are Needed in Private Practice Debate

The Ohio Medical Association closed its annual Columbus convention with focus on the shrinking pool of doctors entering private practice. A new Council on Private Practice was created to collaborate with medical schools to boost private practice physicians. Dr. Robert N. Smith of Toledo was named president, succeeding Dr. T. L. Light of Dayton.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Medical Association Robert N. Smith Toledo T. L. Light Dayton

Funeral Services for Ephraim Childs 86

Funeral services for Ephraim Childs 86 of 8201 Thomas Road will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Herbert Hart officiating. Burial follows in Woodside Cemetery. Mr Childs died Friday at Middletown Hospital after a long illness with viewing at Jordan Memorial Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. and at the church from 1 p.m. Tuesday.

James Howell Woodside Cemetery Ephraim Childs Thomas Road Second Baptist Church Herbert Hart Middletown Hospital Jordan Memorial Chapel

Tailored to Pocket: Franklin Court Fines Narrowed

A Franklin area man paid a total of 61.50 with no extra costs for resisting arrest. Other cases include a 50 fine for reckless operation and 40 for assault and battery with 3 days suspended jail contingent on damages. Additional fines range from 25 to 20 for various offenses.

Franklin Franklin Area William Hart Troy Flannery Jr Dayton James Morris Miamisburg Howard Bell Carlisle Ronald Gossett Keavier Henry Alcorn Columbia S. C

Robbery at Penn Central Freight Office Near Monroe

A cutting torch gauges and 25 feet of black hose were stolen from the Penn Central freight office near Monroe. Railroad detective B G Ferguson reported details to Middletown police.

Penn Central Monroe B. G. Ferguson Middletown

Reflexes Save Boy in Middletown Alley Accident

A youthful motorist named Kerry Ellis reacted quickly to prevent serious injury to a seven year old in Middletown alley. Ellis and Russell Hall 17 of 20 N Leibee St were involved as a tire struck the boy once, the report noted. Kerry received hospital treatment for severe abrasions.

Middletown Kerry Ellis Illinois Ave Crawford St Russell Hall N. Leibee Si Kerry Middletown Hospital

Suspects Released After Ohio Armed Robbery Probe

Three men suspected of the Shamrock Garden area armed robbery were released by Butler County deputies due to lack of a complainant. Officials chased a light colored station wagon at 8 03 p m after a telephone alert. Unconfirmed reports say about 50 dollars was taken and a man was injured.

Shamrock Garden Ohio Butler County Sheriff's Middletown

Butler County Society for Crippled Children and Adults Inc Meeting

The annual meeting is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday May 21 at the society center 1045 Dayton St Hamilton. Officers will be elected and an annual report given according to president Yale E Lacy who urged member attendance.

Butler County Society For Crippled Children and Adults Inc Dayton St. Hamilton Yale E. Lacy

Warehouse Robbery Reported in Cincinnati Garage Theft

Norris Putterbaugh of Cincinnati reported the theft from the Jewel Tea storage garage at 1902 Wayne Ave. More than $200 in items were taken including 12 rugs at $4.50 each, two watches totaling $69.90, a tent $39.95, and a toolbox with wrenches $39.95. A pry bar appears to have been used to enter.

Norris Putterbaugh Cincinnati Jewel Tea Wayne Ave

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