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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1968

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals Curtis Clemons

Curtis Clemons aged 54 of Middletown died at Middletown Hospital after three days as a patient. He retired in 1962 from McGraw Construction Co. as a millwright and was a member of the Odd Fellows. Surviving are wife Lenore, three daughters Marilyn Colliver Freda Haney Joy Archer all of Middletown, a son Mac of Middletown, eight grandchildren. Services Wednesday at 2 pm at Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. James Howell. burial in Woodside Cemetery. Visiting hours tomorrow 2-5 and 7-9 pm.

Curtis Clemons Roosevelt Ave Middletown Hospital Clemons McGraw Construction Co The Oddfellows Lodge Eagles Lodge Lenore Marilyn Colliver Freda Haney Joy Archer Middletown Mac Joseph R. Baker & Sons James Howell Woodside Cemetery Funeral

Walter Manning Sr. dies at 69 after long illness

Walter Daniel Manning Sr. 69 of 3146 Wayne-Madison Road Trenton died at 2 a.m. at his home after a long illness. A retired Armco Steel Corp. millwright, he served 45 years and had lived in the Middletown area 50 years. Survived by wife Nancy a son Walter Jr. two daughters Jean Bishop Pauline Sebald a brother William and four sisters Roxie Jones Pearl Bellmay Nettie Elam and Virgie Johnson. Arrangements incomplete at Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home.

Walter Manning Walter Daniel Manning Sr Wayne - Madison, Road Trenton Manning Armco Steel Corp Middletown Nancy Walter Jr Jean Bishop Falmouth Pauline Sebald Long

Franklin Woman Zelma Kibler Dies in Florida

Mrs. Zelma Kibler 43 of Jacksonville Florida died at St Vincent Hospital at 5 10 p m yesterday She is survived by husband Everett a son Everett K in Germany a daughter Bonnie Reemis of Woodbridge Virginia her parents Mr and Mrs McKinley Harville of Franklin two brothers Claude and Thomas Harville two sisters Lena Hartman Eva Banks both of Franklin and three grandchildren Funeral services will be at Eaton Funeral Home.

Franklin Zelma Kibler Jacksonville Fla St. Vincent Hospital Everett Everett K Air Force Germany Bonnie Reemis Woodbridge McKinley Harville Claude Harville Thomas Harville Chautauqua

Franklin-John Riley dies after long illness at Grandview Hospital

John Riley Franklin, 58, of 2900 Upper Springboro Road, died at 5 25 p m yesterday at Grandview Hospital Dayton where he had been a patient since last Wednesday Survived by his wife Dorothy four sons and three daughters and many grandchildren He had worked 15 years for Siebenthaler Nursery Dayton Funeral services were to be held at Anglesby Funeral Home in Franklin

Franklin John Riley Upper Springboro Road Grandview Hospital Dayton Siebenthaler Nursery Dorothy Charles Columbus Robert James California John Betty Smith Catherine Deacon Patty Riley Washington Court House Frank Rook Middletown Max Ralph Rook Stanley Rook Springboro Birdie McMahon Ada Halsey Miamisburg Xenia Samuel Anglesby Funeral Home

Mrs Irma B South 66 Dies. Rites Planned in German Town

Mrs Irma B South of West Carrollton died Friday at St Elizabeth Hospital Dayton aged 66. Services set for 2 PM tomorrow at Swart Funeral Home with entombment in Riesinger Mausoleum. A native of Michigan she lived in the area nine years. Survivors include two brothers Raymond and Perry Coon of Michigan.

Irma Vernon Raymond Perry Coon Michigan

Death notices and obituaries from various U S locations

A batch of obituary notices lists Mrs. Bertha Centers in London Kentucky and Otis Witt in Pleasant and Woodlawn, plus service times and locations. It also notes the death of retired Army Capt Thomas F Darcy Jr of Somerset Pennsylvania from injuries in a car crash at 73 and the death of Yonetaro Otani in Tokyo at 86 from an intestinal tumor.

Bertha Centers Smaly Ave London Harry Clapper Clearwater Fla Hamilton Louis McChone Pascal Ave Brown , Dawson Otis Witt Benninghofen Pleasant and Woodlawn Avenues First Church of God Somerset Pa Army Thomas F. Darcy Jr Darcy Tokyo Yonetaro Otani Japan

Gold Price Surges to New High in London Free Market

The London free market fixed gold at $42 an ounce, up 50 cents from Friday, the highest since opening April 1 under the two tier system. The British pound rebounded from a Friday low to around $2.3872, while the French franc fell to 11.7975 francs per pound as market nerves shift to foreign exchange dynamics.

London London Free Market Zurich Financial Times

Motorcyclist and Driver Escape Serious Injury in Separate Crashes

Two people escaped serious injury in separate accidents. James McIntosh, 23, treated at Middletown Hospital for hip and wrist injuries after his motorcycle collided with Harold Bryant’s auto at Highland Street and Lopane Avenue. Bryant cited for failure to yield. Ruth Moses, 29, treated for side injuries after her car hit Oral Reffitt’s vehicle at Lafayette Avenue and Cherry Street. Reffitt cited for failure to yield at a stop sign. Vehicle damage totaled $325 for the two crashes. Four additional non injury accidents caused $900 in damage and two motorists cited.

Middletown Hospital James McIntosh Elwood St Ruth D. Moses Third St Trenton McIntosh Harold Bryant Yankee Road Highland Street Lopane Avenue Bryant McIintosh

Rosedale PTO to Elect Officers and Hear Talks

The Rosedale PTO will elect officers at Rosdale School tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. Thomas Webb Middletown schools curriculum director will speak on sex education in the schools. A panel discussion follows the talk and an executive committee meeting is set for 7 p.m.

Rosedale Pto Rosdale School Thomas Webb Middletown Schools

Ky signals support for Huong as South Vietnam’s premier

Vice President Ky said to be willing to go along with Tran Van Huong’s appointment as premier but with little enthusiasm. Huong, 64, seeks broad support from political and religious groups as Thieu presses the move with U.S. backing. Ky’s stance follows Thieu forcing Loc’s resignation and Huong’s arrival in Saigon amid cabinet bargaining notes.

Saigon Nguyen Cao Ky Tran van Huong South Vietnam Nguyen van Thieu Huong Thieu U.S Ellsworth Bunker Nguyen van Loc South Vietnamese Nha Trang

VEW Post Installs Officers in Miami Valley

Joint installation of officers for Miami Valley Post 3809 VFW and its auxiliary followed a buffet at post headquarters. Allen G. Treadway becomes post commander. Mrs. Gladys Williams is auxiliary president. names of officers for both groups listed.

Miami Valley VFW Sherley Thomas Lillian Pence Allen G. Treadway Larry Zwick Thomas Jackson Jack Weith Charles Elam Robert Stultz Ralph Bell William Rathman Chalmer Hughes Orman Elam Ollie ‘Chapman Willard Burton Gladys Williams Gladys Elamo Ruth Yocum Helen Hughes Eileen Wardlow Elamo India Wells Ann Schaffer Marion Helton Cleo Elam Francis Hubbard Betty Botts Williams

Community club and meeting schedule for Monday and Tuesday

A list of regular meetings and locations for groups including Optimist Club Monroe Grange and SPEBSQSA in the week. Other gatherings cover Civitan Rotary Sertoma Madison events and school board activities plus lodge and AA sessions.

Monroe Grange Civitan Club Manchester Motor Inn Rotary Club Safety Council Civic Association City Commission Sertoma Club Madison Lions Club Madison High School Butler County Planned Parenthood Clinic Board of Education Maple Park Pto Middletown Grocers Meat Dealers Association Chatterdine Sportsmen's Club IOOF Miami Lodge Monroe Joof Bpoe Lodge Elktones Elks Temple FOE Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous

Four Phone Rate Cuts Take Effect Today in Ohio

The first of four rate reductions in Ohio Bell services began today following Public Utilities Commission orders. A Cleveland customer saw the local rate drop from 10 to 5 dollars, while monthly charges for Trimline, Princess, and volume control phones fall to 9 cents, 60 cents, and 50 cents respectively. Ohio Bell cites a $1 million annual revenue loss and questions future basic rate levels.

Ohio Bell George Mastics Cleveland Public Utilities Com Ohio Bell Charles K. Esler Commission

Ten Hurt in Three Separate Area Wrecks

Ten persons were injured in three separate traffic accidents investigated yesterday by state patrol. An 18 year old Troy girl suffered head lacerations when a car rolled over on Interstate 75 two miles north of Ohio 122. Cheryl King rode with Harold Bowman, 19, of Troy, who drove the car. Kenneth King and Robert Bowman, both 16 from Troy, were also hurt when their car was struck by a northbound vehicle driven by Cleophas Cross, 32, of Dayton. Cross was charged with driving while intoxicated. The Bowman vehicle occupants received treatment and were released. Cross was not treated.

Troy Middletown Hospital Interstate 75 Ohio 122 Cheryl King Harold Harrison Bowman Kenneth King Robert Bowman Cleophas Cross Dayton Cross Bowman

Trenton Crash Injures Driver in Route 73 Collision

Lyle Robertson suffered minor injuries when his station wagon was struck by a car driven by James William Hall on Route 73 near Wehr Road west of Trenton. Hall, 19, of Oxford, was cited for driving left of center and having an expired license. Robertson was taken to Mercy Hospital, Hamilton, by the Trenton Life Squad.

Lyle Robertson Oxford State Road James William Hall Oxford Rt. 73 Wehr Road Trenton Butler County Hall Robertson Mercy Hospital Hamilton Trenton Life Squad

Middletown High Band Invites Parents to Jitney Supper

All parents of prospective sophomore Middletown High marching band members are invited to the MHS Band Associates’ jitney supper at Central School cafeteria at 6 30 tomorrow evening. Movies of the 1967 band camp and the first night home game will be shown. Band directors will report on plans for the next band camp.

Middletown High Marching Band MHS Band Associates Central School

Motorcycle Crash on Franklin Trenton Road Injures Rider

A 33 year old Excello man escaped with minor injuries yesterday after his motorcycle overturned on Franklin Trenton Road east of Brown's Run Road. Lee Roy Brown 1207 Forrer St said he looked back to see if a patrol car followed and lost control crossing B and O tracks. Four people were released from the hospital after a two car crash on Ohio 4 at Keister Road. William M Hatton 3225 Jefferson Road was driving north and struck Charles F Back 33 Keister Road Germantown who was turning left onto Keister Road. Hatton was charged with failing to stop within assured clear distance. Two passengers in Hatton's car, Daniel Whitt 15 Eby Road Germantown and Danny Wells 15 1334 Manchester Road were injured.

Excello Franklin - Trenton Brown's Run Road Patrimen Lee Roy Brown Forrer St B& O Ohio 4 Keister Road William M. Hatton Jefferson Road Charles F. Back Germantown Hatton Daniel Whitt Eby Road Danny Wells Manchester Road

For Heaven's Sake Entertains Middleton Audience

The First United Methodist Church hosted the musical revue For Heaven's Sake directed by Clement Burton. A cast of over 50 delivered satirical vignettes raising questions about modern religion and church renewal while standout moments featured Katherine Watson Nina Burton Charles Knopshield and Brad Hoover.PROMISES, a new Methodist group, plans 12 programs to support United Methodist mission work in Japan.

For Heaven's Sake First United Methodist Church Clement Burton First Methodist Katherine Watson Charles Knopshield Nina Burton Brad Hoover Promises Middletonians United Methodist Church Japan Jean Branham

Burglary Strikes Home on Verity Parkway in Weekend

Doris Jemison reports loss of a table model stereo a portable radio and a leather coat totaling 348 dollars after finding her S Verity Parkway residence ransacked. Police say entry was gained by forcing the front door. Officers later find a broken plastic glass at Dairy Queen on Main Street but cannot confirm items missing.

S. Verity Parkway Doris Jemison Verity Parkway S. Main St

Springtime shopping rounds town with gift ideas

Round town with Charlotte in I love SPRING. The Pickwick Shoppe offers Hobe jewelry pins enamel pieces matching earrings and adjustable rings. Also travel accessories Carolina bubble bath and a transistor radio car clock. Shoes by Westlake and Goodyear TVs and GE sets in bright colors. Norris Music features a Gibson guitar demo by Larry Taylor. Memorial May safe message ends.

Pickwick Carolina

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