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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1972

Page

2

Two Teens and a Child Injured in Unattended Truck Incidents

A 13 year old, Keith Compton, was injured when he fell from a school transport at Central Avenue and Grimes Street and walked to Roosevelt Middle School. A 5 year old, Anthony Cantrell, suffered a facial cut after a street collision at Garfield and Fairmount. Police investigate, drivers known to authorities.

Middletown Hospital Keith Compton Charles E. Compton Flemming Road Roosvelt Middle School Central Avenue Grimes Street Anthony Cantrell Beverly Cantrell Fairmount Ave Garfield St Fairmount Compton Cantrell Leibee Street Edward Cox Roosevelt

Calaveras Jubilee Frog Jump Yields 17 Feet 11.4 Inches

In Angels Camp California the Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee drew about 10,000 as weather and safety concerns kept attendees low. Turlyloes won the $300 top prize with a 17 feet 11.4 inch three-jump total, short of the world record. The event traces back to 1928 and features notable entries including Nebraska No. 1 and Speed in the celebrity category.

Ripple Calaveras County Mark Twain Angels Camp Dan’! Webster Nebraska J. James Exon Howard H. II North Dakota William L. Guy Speed Lelebrity

Lecture on Meditation by Linda Woodward at Woman's Center

Former Middletown resident and International Meditation Society teacher Linda Woodward will present a free public lecture on transcendental meditation and its workings. The event, at 8 p.m. tomorrow, follows recent magazine coverage and notes about 90,000 Americans practicing meditation in six years.

Linda Woodward Middletown International Meditation Society Cincinnati Woman's Center Scientific America Todays Health Psychology Today California United States

Wallace regains toe movement doctors say post shooting

Wallace shows involuntary movement in both toes and sensation reaching mid thigh after gunshot wounds. Doctors at Holy Cross Hospital note left foot movement is stronger and reflexes remain intact. prognosis unclear but hopeful as the governor awaits surgery to remove a lodged bullet and may be transferred to a Birmingham center when weather allows.

Washington George €. Wallace Alabama Holy Cross Hospital Wallace George Jr Laurel ABC Birmingham

Oberlin Holds Off On Nader and Ellington Degrees

Oberlin College did not confer honorary degrees on Ralph Nader and Duke Ellington at the Sunday commencement due to their prior commitments. The college said attendance at commencement is required for honorary degrees. The ceremony awarded 550 undergraduate and 30 graduate degrees.

Oberlin, Ohio Ralph Nader Duke Ellington Oberlin College Nader Ellington

Goodman Seeks Campaign Workers for Butler County Bid

Republican Ben Goodman seeks campaign helpers to organize for the November race against Democrat John Holcomb. A campaign meeting is set for 8 30 p m at the home of Robert F Oglesby 1711 Lamberton Street to lay groundwork for the bid.

Ben Goodman Butler County Robert F. Oglesby Lamberton St

Deaths and Funerals: Richard B. Wilkerson 82

Richard B. Wilkerson 82 of 205 Ross St died 6 01 p m at Middletown Hospital after an extended illness He was chairman of the Butler County Board of Elections for seven years and a retired Armco Steel finance employee with 58 years service He is survived by a son George Eaton and three daughters Visitation and funeral details follow at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with burial in Woodside Cemetery Memorials to Middletown Symphony Orchestra.

Richard B. Wilkerson Ross St Middletown Hospital Graves County Wilkerson Armco Steel Corp Vanderbilt University Butler County Board of Elections Jefferson Lodge F&am George Eaton Valda Wilkerson Middletown Patsy Doebler Mary Marquis Schenectady N.Y McCoy-Leffler W. Curtis Lee St. Paul’s First Church

Leonard Downs 79 former Middletown resident dies in Winchester

Leonard Downs 79 a former Middletown resident and Armco Steel Corp. employee died of a heart attack at Clark County Hospital Winchester Kentucky He was dead on arrival Sunday A retired farmer he is survived by widow Stella Mae Downs of Winchester three daughters Mrs James Shelton Mrs Sherman Barnett both of Winchester and Mrs James Beffitt Middletown and three grandchildren He was a World War I veteran and a member of the American Legion and Mt Zion Methodist Church Visitation is 4 to 9 p m today services at 2 p m Tuesday at Scobee Funeral Home Winchester burial in Claremont Gardens Winchester

Leonard Downs Middletown Armco Steel Corp Clark County Hospital Winchester Stella Mae Downs Friendship Drive James Shelton Sherman Barnett James Beffitt American Legion Mt. Zion Methodist Church Alfred ‘Gwinn Scobee Funeral Home Claremont Gardens

Frances Fletcher 78 Dies After Long Illness in Middletown

Frances Annie Fletcher 78 of Catalina Mobile Home Court died at Middletown Hospital after a two year illness. She was born in McGoffin County Kentucky and lived in Middletown 20 years, coming from Cincinnati. Survived by two sisters Maude Watson Cincinnati and Mary Chaney Middletown and four brothers Charles George Kern Cole Jeffersonville Ky and Joe Cole Mt Sterling Ky. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home. Services Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial Woodside Cemetery.

Frances Annie) Fletcher Catalina Mobile Home Court Germantown Road Middletown Hospital Fletcher McGoffin County Middletown Cincinnati Maude Watson Mary Chaney Charles Cole George Cole Kern Cole Jeffersonville Joe Cole Mt. Sterling McCoy-Leffler Woodside Cemetery

Miss Pharaba Hiatt Services Planned in Paris Illinois

Funeral services for Miss Pharaba Jackie Hiatt age 47 will be held at 1 p.m. tomorrow at Parsons Funeral Home in Paris Illinois. The service details include her residence in Paris and the upcoming rites conducted by the local funeral establishment.

Pharaba Jackie) Hiatt Paris Parsons Funeral Home

Mrs Mary C Johnson 70 Franklin resident dies at Kettering

Mrs Mary C Johnson 70 of 9702 N Dixie Highway Franklin died at 4 25 am today at Kettering Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since May 13 Her husband Harlen died in 1970 Surviving seven sons a daughter a brother and sister 32 grandchildren and 31 great Grand services will be held Wednesday at Anglesby Funeral Home Franklin at 2 pm with burial at Miami Valley Memory Gardens The Rev Sherman Cook will officiate Friends may call tomorrow 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm

Mary C. Johnson Dixie Highway Franklin Kettering Memorial Hospital Harlen Lester Harlen Jr Richard Ralph Robert Virgil Carlisle Wilburn Toledo Ollie Woodruf Columbus Black Combs Buckhorn Lillie Belle Noble Altra Anglesby Funeral Home Miami Valley Memory Gardens Sherman Cook Free Pentecostal Church Waynesville

Local Community Groups Schedule Tuesday Events

Infant Longe Graveside services were held in nant re Teenage TOPS 5 p.m Tren ton Rescue Squad Building. Monroe Lions Club 6 p.m Congress Inn Weight Watchers 7 p.m Fenwick High School SPEBSQSA 8 p.m Legion Home. Tuesday Trenton TOPS Club 10 a.m Civitan noon Manchester Rotary Club noon Manchester TOPS No 727 6 15 Church of the Ascension Sertoma Club 6 30 Manchester Middletown East Kiwanis Club 6 30 Holiday Inn Middletown Personnel Temple Beth Sholom Buller County Planned Parenthood Clinic 7 p.m Verity Hall City Commission 7 p.m City Building Amway Corp Distributors 7 30 p.m 100 Marymont Court FOR Loge 528 Auxiliary 7 30 p.m 1226 Central Road of Education 7 30 p.m Administration Building.

Trenton Monroe Lions Club Congress Inn Fenwick High School Legion ‘Home Church of the Ascension Sertoma Club Manchester Middletown East Kiwanis Club Holiday Inn Middletown Temple Beth Sholom Buller County Planned Parenthood Clinic Verity Hall City Commission Amway Corp. Distributors Mary

Funeral services set for Ray E. Minter in Middletown

Funeral services for Ray E. Minter, former Middletown resident, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson-Schramm Funeral Home in Jefferson. Memorial services by Jefferson Lodge 90 F and AM follow at 7 p.m. Visitation runs noon to services. Burial is in Rose Hill Memorial Park Hamilton. Memorial gifts may be made to the Ray E. Minter Memorial Fund of the Middletown Noon Day Optimists Club.

Ray E. Minter Ft. Pierce Fla Wilson-Schramm Funeral Home Clark St Jefferson Lodge F&am Irvin W. Emmons First United Presbyterian Church Rose Hill Memorial Park Hamilton Middletown

James R. Robinson 79 Middletown carpenter dies in Ky

James R. Robinson a former Middletown carpenter and builder died Saturday at St. Clair Medical Center Morehead Kentucky after a long illness He had lived in Cornwell Kentucky for several years Survived by son Charles Mt Sterling Ky daughter Anna Cornwell Mt Sterling address three grandchildren two great grandchildren Visitation until 5 p m today at Harold and Stewart Funeral Home Mt Sterling services 2 p m Tuesday at the funeral home burial Machpelal Cemetery Mt Sterling

James R. Robinson Middletown St. Clair Medical Center Morehead Cornwell Charles Mt. Sterling Anna Cornwell Jaqui Machpelal Cemetery

Johnny Cash to Headline Next Benefit in Memphis

Johnny Cash and June Carter plus the Carter Family headline the 1973 Shower of Stars benefit for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Danny Thomas founded the hospital and says Wayne Newton will also perform as the show coincides with the Danny Thomas Memphis golf tournament. Sponsors expect about $225,000 raised.

Memphis, Tenn Beneft St. Judoe Children’s Research Hospital Johnny Cash June Carter Carter Danny Thomas Wayne Newton Memphis Thomas Saturdayight

Franklin O.M.T. Club to Hold Picnic Meeting

The Franklin O.M.T. Club meets at 6 20 p m tomorrow at Mrs. Donald Burns home Horizon Hills for its annual picnic meeting. Mrs. Henry Brumberg will present the program.

Franklin O.M.T. Club Donald Burns Horizon Hills Henry Brumberg

You're never too old to hear better ad Beltone offer

Chicago readers are invited to obtain a free non-operating model Beltone hearing aid with no cost or obligation. The compact device weighs under a third of an ounce and sits at ear level with no body-to-head wires. Write to Dept.2208 Beltone Electronics Corp. 4201 W. Victoria Chicago IL 60646 to receive the free model by mail.

Chicago Ill Beltone Beltone Electronics Corp W. Victoria

Summer shopping tips and graduation gift ideas

Round town with Charlotte highlights sun care products from Merle Norman and holiday driving reminders. Norris Music suggests instruments and lessons for graduates while Filson's showcases summer fashions from bikinis to capris and dresses. Ed's Tropical Fish offers an aquarium starter kit and marine supplies. Bill Knapp's Restaurant advertises a family friendly birthday club and a diverse menu. Office Outfitters promotes school supplies and travel gear. The Pickwick Shoppe features bags, alarms, and studious gifts for graduates.

Norris Music Middletown Bill Knapp Interstate 75

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