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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1961

Page

5

Union Hailed Its First Hero 100 Years Ago

Mechanicville New York AP remembers Col Elmer E Ellsworth the Union hero killed in 1861 after hauling down a Confederate flag from a hotel roof near the White House He left a mark on Civil War history as Lincoln praised him and Lee and Davis mourned him Ellsworth formed the Fire Zouaves and inspired drill units across the North His death sparked a memorial in many Zouave led units and a Medal of Honor story for Cpl Francis Brownell.

John Mulligan Mechanicville N.Y White House Col Elmer E. Ellsworth President Lincoln Hudson River Ellsworth Lincoln South Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Lee Saratoga U.S. Military Academy Chicago Fort Sumter New York City Ith New York Infantry Washington Potomac Alexandria Virginia Cpl Francis Brownell Troy

Don’t Neglect Slipping False Teeth

An old style advertisement promoting FASTEETH, an alkaline powder for securing false teeth. It claims the product keeps plates firmly set, provides confidence and comfort, and has no gummy taste or texture. Available at drug counters everywhere.

Woman charged on five counts of forgery in Butler County

Butler County sheriff's deputies arrested Mary Banks, 21, of 1715 Pershing Ave for five counts of forging relief orders to defraud the Butler County Welfare Department. Warrants allege she increased amounts from 13 to 40 dollars, 9 to 39, 27 to 47, 28 to 48, and 28 to 59.

Butler County Sheriff's Deputies Rolling Mill Park Butler County Welfare Department Jess Dennis Clifton Hyde Mary Banks Pershing Ave

Lions Club To Honor War Mothers

The Middletown Lions Club hosts its annual meeting to honor War Mothers members at noon tomorrow at the Manchester Hotel. Special guests include chapter president Mamie Fakes and long-time member Eva Schwall. Rev. Sidney C. McCammon will deliver the main address. The Middletown chapter, Ohio’s first War Mothers group, was chartered in 1921 with 18 members.

The Lions Club Middletown American War Mothers Manchester Hotel Mamie Fakes Grand Ave Eva Schwall Erie Ave War Mothers Ohio Rosetta Combs

McKinley Principal Is Honored at Dinner

McKinley Junior High School staff honored Principal L J Ragland and secretary Mrs Claude Brown at a Midway Lodge buffet near Chautauqua. Ragland, at McKinley 14 years, will move to Manchester Junior High next year. Brown has 5 1/2 years. Ragland received a leather attache case. Mrs Brown got a phonograph record. Presented by retired teacher Miss Maud Horn.

McKinley Junior High School L. J. Ragland Claude Brown Midway Lodge

Ratterman Faces Foes In Campbell County Sheriff Race

Newport Ky AP reform candidate George Ratterman runs against Republican ex sheriff Al Howe and Democrat John Peluso. Howe had 1696 votes to 1652 for Richard G Howes. Peluso led Democrats with 2361 to 1623. Ratterman’s bid follows prior county and Newport controversy, including a grand jury probe and a dismiss ed charge in Newport Police Court.

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Wednesday and Thursday Club Meetings Listed

Community groups including Girl Scout Leaders Association Lions Club Kiwanis Club and more schedule meetings across Civic Association Manchester Hotel and other venues. List covers Alcoholics Anonymous Toastmasters Memo and fraternal orders with times from 7 30 p m to 8 p m and noon sessions at Manchester Hotel.

Girl Scout Leaders Association Civic Association Girl Scout Alcoholics Anonymous Lions Club Manchester Kiwanis Club Trenton Lions Club Soroptimist Club

Dayton Youth Killed in Greene County Crash

In Dayton area county road tragedy Thomas Stebbins 20 of Beavercreek dies while three Greene County youths suffer injuries after a night crash. Sheriff sale case follows, listing Middletown real estate at 829 Aeronca Street known as lot 9144 Wildwood Subdivision with a $13,500 appraisal and scheduled June 1 auction in Hamilton.

Dayton, Ohio Thomas Stebbins Beavercreek Greene County Here Court of Common Pleas Butler County Court House Hamilton Ohio Middletown Butler Omo Wildwood State of Aeronca Street James F. Hwixon Louis J. Hofstadter

Unclear OCR: pricing fragments on sale item

Fragmentary OCR shows prices 1.88 and 3.99 per yard with percent sign and stray text. Unable to identify full item, store, or date.

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