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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1965
Page
6
Sir Geoffrey de Havilland 82 a famed British aviation pioneer died Friday in London. He helped define early flight and gave his name to a lineage of famous aircraft starting with the 1915 De Havilland Comet.
A list of birth notices from Hamilton and nearby areas includes newborns and parents at various addresses such as 442 LeSourdsville West Chester Road Hamilton and Spencer Lane. Names mentioned include Mr and Mrs Alfred, Mr and Mrs James Barker, Kenneth Forrer, Shaun McManus, Kevin Gullett, and Solomon Gray among others, with several mothers named and residences listed.
Mid dletown school system will fund summer study for several teachers under NDEA. Robert Trick of Taft Elementary will study modern mathematics at Penn State for eight weeks. David Whaley of Roosevelt Junior High will study botany at Miami University and Gary Courts of Roosevelt will study zoology there. two Monroe elementary teachers also participate. Arnold R Davis will study geography at Ohio State University and Henry B Brumberg will take reading classes at Howard University in Washington DC.
Detroit AP report says the Statler Hilton burned early Friday forcing 994 guests to flee. Damage estimated at 250000. Fire officials and arson bureau suspect a smoldering cigarette started the blaze in an eighth floor service area. Firemen were injured in the general alarm fire. Guests included Charles Scott and Frederic G. Donner, with two GM directors among the attendees.
The report notes prized swords tempered in the Tagus River at Toledo Spain dating back to the First Century B C. It highlights the ancient metallurgical practice and the enduring heritage of Toledo steel.
James R. Clark of 198 Crawford Street wins the 1985 Clean Up-Paint Up-Fix Up trash guess contest. He guessed 431 loads, narrowly missing the exact 433 loads picked up by city crews during April 21 to May 6. Winners receive stainless steel wheelbarrows. candid photos feature Mirdietown residents at work.
Agriculture Department official Byron G. Allen wrapped up his first Alaskan trip in Fairbanks after catching intestinal flu and injuring his right eye in a wing tip collision at the airport. He received hospital care and planned to fly back to Washington.
Miami University in Oxford will hold its 126th commencement at 6 p.m. with George W. Ball undersecretary of state as speaker. Ball will also receive the honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Registration for Middletown summer school was at 756, with 491 in junior and senior high classes and 265 in elementary. Sign ups run to June 11 at Lincoln and Oneida for elementary and at Middletown High for older students, with school starting June 14 for six and eight weeks respectively. Norman Harsh will head elementary, Lincoln offers a speech therapy class, and junior high and high leaders report auto driving is fully booked.
Brig. Gen. John Thomas Taylor, 79, a founding officer of the American Legion and veteran of both world wars, died Thursday of a heart attack in Washington. He served as the Legion's legislative representative for 31 years until retiring in 1950. He was born in Philadelphia.
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