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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1963
Page
2
Kansas City police report a confusing pawn shop incident where a robber fled with a pawn van using pistols in a staged crime. Detective Kenneth Van Horn examined serial robberies and recovered a partial gas payment from the suspect.
The four children of Britain’s prime minister elect Sir Alec Douglas-Home relinquished their titles as he seeks a seat in the House of Commons. The move aligns with his plan to enter Parliament and lead the government.
James Robinson, 64, of Middletown, a native of Belfast Ireland, died of a heart attack yesterday at Middletown Hospital at 2:06 p.m. He had lived in Middletown 35 years and worked for McGraw Construction for 25 years. Funeral home visits are scheduled tomorrow from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
A reader’s note highlights bowling, art, knitting, photography and camera gear as affordable, practical hobbies. Stores invite hobbyists to try Ebonite bowling equipment, art supplies, Bernat yarns and Afghan kits, with demonstrations by Mr Brown and Davidson, and even trade in old cameras for newer models.
Ralph Albert Bobbitt four of Erlinger Kentucky died Saturday at St Luke s Hospital Covington. He was a brother of Rev Edwin Bobbitt pastor of First Christian Church. Survived by his wife Bernice aen Ralph and two sisters Mrs John.
Mrs. Annabelle Colyer died at 4 a.m. yesterday at Mt. Pleasant Home Monroe where she had resided six years following a six month illness from a stroke.
Services for George Taylor Sr. 4, of 29903 Navaho St will be held Thursday at Chapel with the Rev Kelly Ratlif officiating Burial will be in the Soldiers Lot where American Legion Post 218 will conduct military rites at graveside Friends may call at Joseph Kt Baker & Sons Funeral Home Wednesday from 2 to 5 Mr. Taylor died Saturday at his home
Mrs Fronis Chesney Mason aged 77 died at 2 35 a m at 201 South East Street. Survived by daughter Mrs Geraldine Herbert of Dayton and four sons Walter and Harry Jr Mason Kenneth and Max of California. Services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Gallimore Funeral Home with burial Rose Hill Cemetery. Viewing allowed at the funeral home tomorrow from 4 to 9 pm.
Carl H. Doughman 57 of 312 Ritter St died at 6 a.m. yesterday at Hughes Memorial Hospital Hamilton after six weeks as a patient. Born and raised in Lebanon he was a janitor at Hamilton Tool and Die Co. Survived by wife Ruth a son Richard at home and sister Mrs Laurel Wortley of Hamilton and brother Paul of Excello.
A onetime chiropractor Glenn Thomas known as Doc Thomas was found dead in the rear of 1908 Logan Ave in a locked garage. The cause was poison by gas as the car ignition was on and the tank empty. Coroner Boone said Thomas had stripped and was taking a bath from a wash basin when found. A friend said he last saw Thomas at 12:40 a.m. Sunday in a Baltimore Street tavern.
German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard plans to press President Charles de Gaulle in Paris on November 21 and 22 to win France's support for the Atlantic Alliance as part of his initiative to secure broader Western unity.
Services are set for 2 p m Wednesday at Webb Funeral Home Hamilton with burial at Collinsville Cemetery. A Knights of Pythias service will follow tomorrow at 7 30 p m. The family will be at home tomorrow after 4 p m.
George E. Lackens 91 of 453 S Main St Franklin died at 12 35 am yesterday at Middletown Hospital after a three week stay. He retired in 1944 after 55 F AM and the First Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife Lola son Paul Franklin five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set at Eaton Funeral Home with Masonic service and burial in Woodhill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow 4 to 9 pm.
A fragmented report notes 1983 profits below nine of the past decade, with firms earning about 2 percent or $48 million on 45 percent of sales. Industry shipments reach an estimated 1,920,000 tons, while orders and December outlook hint at a possible drop in activity.
A driver narrowly escaped when a booby trapped truck exploded, sending debris into his house wall in Warren. Chambers, who runs a small machine shop, was described by Trumbull County Sheriff Robert Burnett as having a very good reputation and able to provide a reason for the attempt.
A cousin of New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller married a Greek immigrant in Los Angeles. Adell Aldrich, 20, wed Peter Bravos, 25, at St. Sophia Cathedral. Bravos is a real estate developer from Greece.
Candy Bailey, 13, eighth grader at McKinley Junior High, won the fourth MBTA Twirl-a-Thon in Le Porte Indiana and earned a high trophy. She totaled 12 trophies across three events, was a finalist in nine, and took first in two-baton and solo while placing second in solo at La Porte. Several other local twirlers earned top honors in Xenia contests with Peggy Anne House and Regina Jackson among winners.
Nearly two percent of interns and resident physicians in American hospitals are graduates of foreign medical schools. This reflects ongoing diversity in medical training pipelines and highlights the global dimension of medical education.
Mrs. Cora E. DeVine aged 89 of 603 Franklin St. dies with services at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Howard P. Strode aged 60 of 2359 Elmo Ave. dies with services at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
John Dana Wise 66 former VP GM of Richmond Newspapers Inc died from a personal safety related gunshot wound after illness. Dr Eliot R Clark 81 pioneering cell work watcher died Friday. Sister Julia Whalen 87 long time nurse with Daughters of St Vincent de Paul died Sunday.
President Kennedy arrived back at the White House by helicopter, marking a swift return after recent travel. Officials did not release further details about the trip, but the return signals a prompt resumption of duties at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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