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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1968

Page

4

Top Film Producer Feldman Dies At 63 In Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills California AP Charles K Feldman a former talent agent turned independent producer died early today after a six month cancer of the pancreas illness He was 63 Feldman built Famous Artists Corp in 1932 and produced hits such as The Glass Menagerie The Seven Year Itch and The Group He paid 10000 in 1954 for Casino Royale by Tan Fleming and used Bond elements in the film Born in New York City he studied at the University of Michigan and earned a USC law degree He is survived by his widow Clotilde No funeral is planned.

Beverly Hills Calif Charles K. Feldman Glass Menagerie Feldman Famous Artists Corp Hollywood Tan Fleming Fleming James Bond James Bonds New York City University of Michigan University of Southern California Clotilde

Workers Walkout After Accident at Lordstown Plant

Auto workers at the Chevrolet Fisher body plant in Lordstown walked out after an accident injured Dale Moorehead when an overhead monorail collapsed. About 4,700 workers in United Auto Workers Local 1121 were affected in the Friday action. The union had filed a safety grievance four weeks earlier with no response.

South Side Hospital Youngstown Union Monral

Wrapup Week Ends For Middletown Area Students

School days wind down across Middletown Lemon Monroe districts with seniors at Fenwick High School completing their studies after a commencement address by Richard J Knox. Baccalaureate services and commencements are scheduled for tonight and Tuesday with speakers from Hillsboro Church of God Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co and Dr Daniel S Eppelsheimer. Underclassmen have light final weeks with exam schedules and grade card pickups planned through Friday.

Middletown Fenwick High School Fenwick Richard J. Knox Boylston St Lemon- Monroe Paul Jones Hillsboro Church of God Middletown High Arthur Cowley Lemon-Monroe Lemon-Monroe High Chester Hodges Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Daniel S. Eppelsheimer Roosevelt McKinley Manchester Amanda Junior High School

Rhythm Choir Concert Thrills Aurora At Faith Arts Festival

Members of a religious dance choir from First United Methodist Church performed in Aurora Illinois as part of a religious arts festival. At Wesley United Methodist Church the rhythmic choir presented a four part program of Psalms spirituals folk music and prayers. Dancers include Clem Burton Debbie Fletcher Dave McGraw Linda Moore Becky Peters Cherry Peters Becky Perkins Dodee Saylor Becky Schanke Ed Seaman and Lynn Peters. Accompanying performers are Nina Burton Norman Harsh Marilyn Morgan and Bill Schaeffer. The group is part of PROMISES supporting United Methodist Church missions.

First United Methodist Church Aurora Ill Wesley United Methodist Church Clem Burton Debbie Fletcher Dave McGraw Linda Moore Becky Peters Cherry Peters Becky Perkins Dodee Saylor Becky Schanke Ed Seaman Lynn Peters

Beating Leaves Siblings Hospitalized In Middletown

A five year old boy Robert and his seven year old sister Gwendomlin were admitted to Middle town Hospital in fair condition after a male babysitter beat them yesterday afternoon. Police say the children were home alone with the man and the incident has been referred to juvenile authorities.

Middletown Hospital Robert 5 Gwendolyn Florine Osborne Young St

Gladys Haddix Found Injured At Riverview Address

Gladys Haddix, 60, of 3911 Riverview Ave, was found lying in her back yard at 4:57 p.m. yesterday with back pain and refused transport to a hospital. No other persons involved. An officer noted the scene and advised medical care if requested.

Gladys Haddix Riverview Ave

250 000 Asked In WPEB Suit

Supermarket Broadcasting of Chicago sues WPFB Middletown Ohio for 250000 damages alleging interference with a Kroger contract. The suit claims WPFB used Supermarket equipment after Kroger contract in 1967 and seeks an injunction against further Kroger radio commercials.

Cincinnati Supermarket Broadcasting, Inc Chicago Ohio Supermarket U.S WPFB Middletown Kroger Co Kroger

Vet Rep Convention Set Here in Middletown

Middletown hosts a June state convention for the Ohio State Association of Soldiers Relief Commissions and the Ohio State Association County Veterans Service Officers. Veteran representatives from 88 counties attend June 7 8 and 9 sessions at the Manchester Motor Inn. Kick-off at 1 30 p m Friday June 8 with greetings from City Commissioner William W Denham Butler County Commission President William Stitsinger and Sheriff James Hixon. Edgar L Williams president says discussions focus on assisting veterans widows and orphans.

Middletown Ohio State Association of Soldiers Relief Commissions Ohio State Association Veterans Service Officers Manchester Motor Inn Butler County William W. Denham Butler County Commission William Stitsinger James Hixon

Optimist Club Forms In Eaton

Fred Jordan was elected president of the newly formed Optimist Club in Eaton at the organizational meeting held Saturday at the St. Clair Inn. The club is sponsored by Middletown Optimists and launched by George Thornburgh of St. Louis, Optimist International field representative. Officers include Gene Lindsay and Gary Duke as vice presidents Hal Hornbrook as secretary treasurer Rick Riley sergeant at arms Steve Ellis Melvin Swartz Bob Foster Herb Gibson Don Bucklow Ralph Rust on the board of directors. They will attend a leadership training seminar conducted by Thornburgh at the Preble County National Bank this afternoon.

Don Bucklow Ralph Rust Thornburgh Preble County National Bank

Radio Star Dies At 75

Albert E. Sonn age 75, famed as "The Man on the Moon," died Wednesday in Pine Brook New Jersey. Sonn was a broadcast figure known to thousands of children in early radio days.

Pine Brook N. J Albert E. Sonn

Deaths And Funerals Nettie Mae Brate

Nettie Mae Brate 66 of 2806 Shartle St died Saturday at Middletown Hospital after years of poor health. Retired in 1963 from Gardner Division of Diamond National Corp after 30 years. Survived by husband Edward daughter Mrs. James Justice son Rev. James Yeary six grandchildren one great grandchild one stepson Homer Brate two brothers Carl Maze Tom Maze and three step grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at Joseph R. Baker Sons Funeral Home with Rev Ralph Richardson officiating. Burial Woodside Cemetery Visitations at funeral home Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Burial in Springboro Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.

Nettie Mae Brate Shartle St Middletown Hospital Brate Gardner Diamond National Corp Edward James Justice Middletown James Yeary Gratis Homer Brate Carl Maze Nada, Ky Tom Maze Joseph R. Baker & Sons Ralph Richardson Woodside Cemetery

Mary Jane Caskey 82 dies in Middletown

Mrs. Mary Jane Caskey aged 82 of 8318 Hendrickson Road died Saturday at Middletown Hospital after five years of declining health. She moved to Middletown 45 years ago and managed the Garfield Mission kitchen. Survived by two daughters Catherine Fleming and Eva Watkins five sons James Clyde Cecil Glenn and Curtis three sisters Goldie Harris Sarah Lewis and Minnie Smith twenty grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral 10:30 am Tuesday at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home with Rev Billy Wilson officiating. Burial Woodside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Mary Jane Caskey Hendrickson Road Middletown Hospital Caskey Middletown Garfield Catherine Fleming Eva Watkins James and Clyde Cecil Fort Worth Tex Glenn Virginia Curtis Carlisle

Franklin man Charles Salley 66 dies at Middletown Hospital

Charles FE Salley 66 of 1234 Shaker Road Franklin died yesterday at Middletown Hospital He was a retired Frigidaire employee in Dayton and had lived in Franklin since 1942 He is survived by his wife Susie a daughter Elizabeth Kupp of Tulsa three brothers John Hardin Arnold all of Franklin three sisters Mary Hurtt Mazie Baughman both of Middletown and Grace Hitte of Franklin and eight grandchildren Funeral services will be at.

Franklin Charles FE Salley Shaker Road Middletown Hospital Frigidaire Dayton Salley Susie Elizabeth Kupp Tulsa Okla John Hardin Arnold Mary Hurtt Mazie Baughman Middletown Grace Hitte

Infant Stokley Dies Two Hours After Birth

Thomas Preston Stokley infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Garth Stokley of 515 Pinta Ave died Saturday at Middletown Hospital two hours after birth. Survivors include parents three brothers Jimmy Dana Darrell Fender and sister Lisa Fender and grandmother Mrs Birdie Thomas of Middletown. Graveside services set for 11 am Monday at Woodside Cemetery. Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Thomas Preston Stokley Garth Stokley Pinta Ave Middletown Hospital Jimmy Dana Darrell Fender Lisa Fender Birdie Thomas Middletown Woodside Cemetery Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home

Services Set for Alfred H. Albertson Lebanon Resident

Alfred H. Albertson 61 of Lebanon Rt. 1 died Friday at home. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Oswald Memorial Home with burial at Miami Valley Memory Gardens. Calling hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Monday. Survived by wife Florence two sons Henry Gillen James Albertson of Lebanon a daughter Shirley Brophy Lebanon his mother Mrs Fred Albertson Lebanon three sisters Della Williams Alice Morton and Clara Kingston a brother Chuck Columbus and six grandchildren.

Lebanon Alfred H. Albertson Rt. 1 Oswald Miami Valley Memory Gardens Albertson Florence Henry Gillen James Albertson Shirley Brophy Fred Albertson

Mrs Bertha Marsh, 81, Dies in Lebanon

Mrs Bertha M. Marsh, 81, of 229 Mound Street, died Friday at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. Survived by daughter Ruth Johnson of Waverly and sister Letilla Dadisman of Dayton. Services set for 2 p.m. Monday at Oswald Memorial Home with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial Home visitation today 6 to 9 p.m.

Lebanon Bertha M. Marsh Mound St Clinton Memorial Hospital Wilmington Ruth Johnson Waverly Letilla Dadisman Dayton Oswald

Bernard Rogers Dies Composer and Eastman chair dies

Bernard Rogers 75 a composer and former chairman of Eastman School of Music Department of Composition died Friday after a heart attack in Rochester New York He never played a musical instrument and his work The Warrior was produced by the Metropolitan Opera Company in 1947.

Rochester N.Y Bernard Rogers Eastman School of Music Department of Composition Rogers Metropolitan Opera Co

Parks Closed As Flood Cleanup Continues Along Little Miami River

Muddy silt filled homes along the Little Miami River drive cleanup in Warren County. Water receded from most areas with only three roads still closed. Morrow residents returned to houses. damage to three parks estimated at 5000 dollars as Indian Creek Park stays open but foot bridge damaged.

Little Miami River Warren County Morrow Corwin Miami River Park Indian Creek Park Indian Creek

Ohio flood disaster request includes four counties

Gov. James A. Rhodes seeks federal disaster declarations for 27 southern Ohio counties, naming Butler, Hamilton, Montgomery and Warren. If approved, residents and businesses could borrow money from the government at low interest rates to aid recovery from severe flooding.

Ohio James A. Rhodes Johnson Butler Hamilton Montgomery Warren

Flooding Lashes Butler County Areas With Evacuations

Road 22 south of Morrow and Mason Morrow Road saw receding water as mud clogged downtown Morrow. About 250 people evacuated from Morrow and South Lebanon Friday morning and stayed with friends or relatives. Two Red Cross centers closed as water receded. Three Butler County parks damaged and two closed including Miami River Park and Four Mile Park. Four Mile Park closed indefinitely.

Ohio Morrow Mason-Morrow Road Red Cross South Lebanon Butler County Miami River Park Middletown Franklin Four Mile Park Hamilton

Two Teens Rescued From River Near Morrow

Two young men Harry Norton age 20 of Blue Ash and Steve Bower age 19 of Cincinnati were rescued from a swollen Little Miami River after their canoe overturned about one mile north of Morrow. Deputies said a fishing line and rope were used to haul them to safety with no injuries reported.

Lebanon Little Miami Harry Norton Blue Ash Steve Bower Cincinnati Warren County Morrow

Woman Hurt In Collision On Jackson Lane Grand Avenue

Ruth Gable 21 a passenger in Rodger Gable 21 car sustained a forehead injury after a 12 15 p m crash on Jackson Lane at Grand Avenue. Rodger Gable cited for careless operation as four accidents damaged seven cars totaling 1185 dollars with a 450 dollar damage in this incident.

Middletown Hospital Ruth Gable Spencer Lane Rodger Jackson Lane Grand Avenue Gable Danny M. O'Hara Auburn St

Double Fatality Woman Fined Suspended Jail Term

A 37 year old Middletown woman Jean Anne Matthews was found guilty of two counts of second degree manslaughter for a May 28 1967 two car crash at Jacksonburg Road and Route 73 that killed two sisters Vickie and Jackie Henderson. She received a 300 dollar fine and a 90 day jail term suspended five years license suspension.

Hamilton Middletown Butler County Common Pleas Arthur J

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Charles Feldman Casino Royale Dietagen Pickett Office Outfitters DR. Eppelsheimer MHS Optimist Eaton Radio Star Eaton Funeral Home Springboro Funeral Charles Salley Stokley Alfred Albertson Bertha Marsh Fred Long the Elk’s N. Main ST Union Sanitary Says Union Sanitary Sweepstakes Lilly Allen Park St 2Nd Ave Central Ave Gideon Rd Studio Theatre Poasttown Mobile Home Court Trenton Shopping Center Mrs Frances Henderson Malvern St Roy Conrad Sherman Ave Darrell Lee Griggs Crescent Blvd Conrad True Griggs Trenton Nazarene Freeman
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