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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1965

Page

2

Ugliness Eroding Force Parley Told

Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson opened a White House conference on natural beauty urging Americans to take initiative to improve their land. She called ugliness an erosion of national character but said every person can help defeat it. a national council may be created to coordinate beautification efforts and review federal funding.

Washington White House Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Amerca a@ national council

Boy Hit by Car Receives Hospital Treatment

A three year old boy, Scott Harrison, son of Mr and Mrs Sterling Harrison of 2019 Woodlawn Ave, was treated at Middletown Hospital for abrasions on his left arm chest and chin after running between parked cars and colliding with a car driven by Charles Lane of 534 Kensington St at about 11 30 am. Lane, a 16 year old, was traveling roughly 10 mph. No citations were issued. In other accidents, Whitney Ratliff 35 of 631 W Market St Germantown was cited for changing lanes after his car collided with Cleta Potter of 409 Fulton Lane. damage est 175 in a hit and run. Joast Yonbew Roe 30 of Road was struck in the rear by an unknown car while parked at 2012 Yankee Road.

Middletown Hospital Scott Harrison Sterling Harrison Woodlawn Ave Charles Lane Kensington St Wooodlawn Avenue Whitney Ratliff W. Market St Germantown Cleta Potter Fulton Yonbesie Roe Yankee Road

Hurt In Cycle Accidents

Two motorcycle crashes over the weekend sent four people to Hamilton area hospitals. David Sibert, 36, reported pelvis and shoulder injuries after a dog darted into his path on Hamilton-Scipio Road near Route 748. he was listed in fair condition at Mercy Hospital. Passenger Herbert Rains, 13, suffered abrasions and lacerations and was released. A separate crash on Houston Road near Route 127 involved Robert Kinkaid, 2171 Chapman Street, and passenger James Day, 15, both of Overpeck, treated for lacerations and abrasions and released from Ft. Hamilton Hospital.

Hamilton David Sibert Hamilton - Scipio Road Sibert Mercy Hospital Herbert Rains Brookville Ind Robert Kinkaid Chapman St Houston Road Rt. 127 Kinkaid James Day Ft. Hamilton Hospital

Scandal Clouds Bridge Tourney End of World Event

The 13th world bridge championship ended amid scandal as World Bridge Federation officials accused two British players Terence Reese and Boris Shapiro of transmitting information during play. The British captain ceded all points won, giving the United States second place while Italy won the Bermuda Bowl for the seventh straight time. Argentina finished third in the four nation finals.

Buenos Aires Argentina World Bridge Federation United States Italy Schapiro Reese Ralph Swimmer

Officials Cite Anomalies In Play Of Reese And Shapiro

The world federation stated they had observed anomalies in the play when Reese teamed with Shapiro. Federation authorities conducted discreet observations and analyzed several hands to determine the two players transmitted information to each other in a prohibited manner.

Terence Reese Boris Schapiro Reese World Federation Schapiro

Do It Yourself Car To Cost Only 560

London AP reports designer John West unveils what he calls the world’s first repair it yourself automobile. Seven feet long, seating five, it will cost about 560 dollars and achieve 65 miles per gallon. The engine is sealed for life and can be swapped in 10 to 15 minutes by the owner with a DIY kit and fiberglass components.

London John West Canberra Gallahers

First Places Are Taken By Local T-Birds

Local T-Birds of Middletown won four classes in a NBTA baton twirling contest at Franklin Heights High School Columbus capturing first in junior corps music parading and marching. Other winners included Debbie Shaper Nan Bongiani Judy Parrish Lorie Johnson Mandy Shaper Sue Bray Lorie Mathis Cinda Browning Beverly Huenning Sue Bongiani Debbie Freeze Peggy Huenning Vicki Surgenov Cathy Kieswetter Becky Gillespie in various age groups events and advance pupils.

Shir Middletown NBTA Franklin Heights High School Columbus T-Birds Hamilton Debbie Shaper Nan Bongiani Judy Parrish Lorie Johnson Mandy Shaper Sue Bray Lorie Mathis Iyear Cinda Browning Beverly Huenning Sue Bongiani Debbie Freeze

Weekend crashes send three to mercy hospital

Three people were treated at Mercy Hospital in Hamilton for injuries from two weekend accidents. Robert R. Rees, 20, of Cincinnati, suffered a lacerated forehead when he fell asleep and struck the rear of a car driven by William G. Pennycuff, 37, of Fairfax. Pennycuff’s passenger Kathryn M. Bowers, 59, of West Chester, Rt. 1, received a whiplash. Rees was cited for assured clear distance. Eugene V. Voroff, 45, of Sidney, had forehead cuts after hitting the rear of a car driven by Larry A. Barker, 16, of 3824 Fiesta Way, as Barker turned left on Rt. 747. Voroff was cited for assured clear distance.

Mercy Hospital Hamilton State Patrol Robert R. Rees Cincinnat William G. Pennycuff Fairfax Rt. 4 Rt. 63 Kathryn M. Bowers West Chester Rt. 1 Pennycuff Rees Eugene V. Voroff Sidney Larry A. Barker Fiesta Way Barker Voroff

Insurance Man Dies After Heart Attack

Wayne R. Rogers 320 N Marshall Road 49 died at 1:50 a m yesterday at home after a heart attack. He had served 25 years as an agent for Western & Southern Life and previously worked for Sears Roebuck. World War I veteran, member of First Methodist Church VFW Moose Life Insurance Underwriters. Surviving wife Lela M son Richard daughter Marcus Lee father Glenn R Rogers two brothers Keith and Robert. Funeral 10:30 a m Wednesday Riggs Funeral Home, burial Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow 2–5 and 7–9 p m.

Wayne R. Rogers N. Marshall Road Mr. Rogers Western & Southern Life Insurance Co Sears Roebuck Co First Methodist Church VFW Post Moose Lodge Lela M Richard Miami University Marcus Lee Glenn R. Rogers Marshalltown Iowa Keith Jacksonville Fla Robert Stanford Conn Riggs Funeral C. E. Wintringham Woodside Cemetery

Mrs Roberta Lowman Rites Set After Pneumonia Death

Mrs Roberta Lowman 25 of 4398 Pennyroyal Road died of pneumonia at 7 15 pm yesterday at Middletown Hospital after being admitted Saturday Her husband two sons Ronnie and Donnie at home two step sons Johnny and Lonnie at home parents Shelby Rose Wolfe County Ky and Mrs Ortie Rose Dayton a brother Walter Rose in the Army a sister Mrs Alpha Combs Toledo and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Willie Rose Wolfe County Ky Services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Eaton Funeral Home with burial in Woodhill Cemetery

Franklin Roberta Lowman Pennyroyal Road Middletown Hospital Ronnie Donnie Johnny Lonnie Shelby Rose Wolfe County Ortie Rose Dayton Walter Rose Alpha Combs Toledo Willie Rose Eaton Funeral Home Woodhill Cemetery Funeral

Obituary for Cecil McNabb Sr. of Kentucky

Cecil McNabb Sr. aged 60 formerly of Middletown died last night at his Owensville Kentucky home. Survived by wife Mae five sons Donald Middletown Cecil Jr Franklin Woodrow in the Navy Ronald and Melvin North Middletown a daughter Mrs Lorena Arnold North Middletown and nine grandchildren Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Cecil McNabb Sr Middletown Owensville, Ky Mae Donald Cecil Jr Franklin Woodrow Navy Ronald and Melvin North Middletown Lorena Arnold

Jakie Meace Meace Dies at 54 in Hazard Kentucky

Jakob Meace, 54, father of Eliza Mayes and Betty Cockerham, of Middletown, died yesterday in Hazard Kentucky after extended illness. Survived by wife America, a son, three daughters, mother, three sisters and four brothers. Services and burial in Chavies Kentucky Wednesday. Maggard Funeral Home of Hazard arranged.

Jakie Meace Eliza Mayes Betty Cockerham Middletown Hazard America Chavies Maggard Funeral Home

Obituary for Christopher Muraski and Family

Christopher Muraski three year old son of Mr and Mrs William C Muraski of Middletown died at Middletown Hospital at 3 25 p m after illness since birth Surviving are the parents three brothers Charles Matthew Andrew and a sister Paula at home paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs John Muraski of Middletown maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs James Henry of Cincinnati and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Gordon Henry of Kentucky Mass of the Angels will be sung at 9 30 a m tomorrow at St Marys Church Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery Schramm Funeral Home is handling arrangements today from 7 to 9 p m

James R. Sedge Gardner Diamond National Corp Middletown Hospital Mr. Sedge Diamond National Cleveland Middletown Christopher Muraski William C. Muraski Lamberton St Charles Matthew Andrew Paula John Muraski James Henry Cincinnati Gordon Henry Kentucky St. Mary's Church Woodside Cemetery Schramm Funeral

Obituary: Jesse Seeley Dies in Kalamazoo

Jesse Seeley aged 63 of Opsego Michigan died at 2 20 p m yesterday in Kalamazoo Michigan. He is survived by two sisters Edith Trimble of Amanda and Anna Knorr of Michigan and a brother Sidney of Detroit. Arrangements are being handled by Winkel Funeral Home in Opsego Michigan.

Jesse Seeley Opsego Mich Amanda Kalamazoo Edith Trimble Anna Knorr Michigan Sidney Detroit Winkel Funeral Home

Obituary notices list local residents with funeral times

William Lainhart aged 74 of 607 S Eighth St has services at 10 a m Wednesday. James Kramer Sr aged 44 of 3851 Pleasant Ave has Requiem High Mass at 9 30 a m tomorrow at St Ann s Church. Harry Waer aged 53 of 660 S Washington Blvd has services at 10 a m Wednesday. Mrs Mary Nelson aged 89 of Logsdon Rest Home has services 1 p m tomorrow.

William Lainhart S. Eighth St Brown-Dawson James Kramer Sr Pleasant Ave St. Ann's Church Harry Waer S. Washington Blvd Klaus Weigel Mary Nelson Logsdon Rest Home Klaus-Weigel

Notable WWII Aide among 4 die in traffic and health incidents

Lebanon Indiana death reports note Er nest R. Lee 54 finance executive and Ike aide killed in a traffic crash. Samuel Cooke 66 self serve supermarket pioneer died of a heart attack in Philadelphia. Lester Ostrander 9 retired brigadier general died after a heart attack in Unadilla Sidney New York. Roy White 49 U S 3rd Air Force assistant chief of staff died at his home near the base in Ruislip England.

Lebanon Ind Ernest R. Lee Dwight D. Eisenhower Lee Economy Finance Corp Indianapolis Morris Plan Philadelphia Samuel Cooke Sidney N.Y Lester S. Ostrander Army Unadilla Ruislip England Roy White U.S. 3Rd Air Force Britain

Stabbed But Happy He Helped

Enrique Negron a Puerto Rican grocery clerk spoke with Police Commissioner Michael J. Murphy after Negron intervened when a crowd besieged detective Philip Siegel in the Bronx. Negron was stabbed in the back while defending Siegel. Siegel avoided firing to protect children. Murphy visited Siegel and Negron, praising their conduct and teamwork.

New York Enrique Negron Michael J. Murphy Murphy Negron Philip Siegel Bronx Siegel

Let’s Talk Shop Featuring Shopping Hints From Middletown Prize

A Middletown feature offers practical buying tips and shopper guidance drawn from a local prize event. The piece highlights savings strategies, product comparisons, and timely recommendations for households navigating seasonal bargains. The tone mirrors a community info column with actionable tips.

Centura by Corning at Dasons for wedding gifts and more

The latest Centura tableware by Corning arrives at DASONS featuring pristine white, blue cornflower and pewter grey pieces plus freeze cook add ons. Ideal for engagements as registry gifts with First National Bank ready to help plan finances. Hallmark spring wedding decor at DAVIDSONS includes bells, ribbons and a wedding book. Gallahers postal station offers convenient mailing services for brides and guests.

Centura Corning Dasons

Baptists Embrace Unity Theme at 58th Convention

Delegates from 40 states and foreign countries closed the 58th American Baptist Convention with a unity theme. More than 300 missionaries were dedicated in colorful national costumes. Resolutions urged stronger United Nations ties, support for the National Council of Churches, and sending Baptist observers to Vatican II. onlarized remarks by outgoing president Dr J Lester Harnish. The group, with about 8 000 registered, held an outdoor rally and door-to-door visits in San Francisco. Next meeting set for Kansas City in May 1966.

San Francisco American Baptist Convention United Nations National Council of Churches Vatican Ecumenical Council Red China Cuba J. Lester Harnish Portland Ore Harvesters of the Spirit Dr. Harnish the Baptists Kansas City

Churchmen pressed for stronger sex morality standards

In Columbus the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church debated reaffirming historical moral standards amid concerns of lax teachings on extramarital sex. Delegates from Omaha and regional units urged a resolution opposing moral relativism and the idea that religious ethics should adapt to modern times.

George W. Cornell Columbus Ohio General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church Presbytery Omaha Neb Peoria Ill Shenango

Commandments binding Christians reaffirmed in resolution

The statement holds that the Commandments, including that against adultery, are binding on all Christians. It cites Lord Jesus and emphasizes love as the law’s fulfillment, noting he came not to abolish the law but to complete it.

Lord Jesus

Ten year old treated for dog bite in Middletown

The Butler County sheriff's office received a report from Middletown Hospital about a 10 year old boy named Steven Miller of 2220 Middletown Eaton Road who was treated for a dog bite on the right leg and later discharged.

Butler County Sheriff's Office Middletown Hospital Steven Miller Middletown -Eaton Road

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