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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1960
Page
2
Fragmentary report notes pledged Democratic electors in Mississippi and Alabama. Mentions 11 leading pledged electors and counts of 5 in a group, but details and context are incomplete.
Robert D Rossman 31 of 107 Second Ave Franklin suffered a heart attack while driving a Middletown delivery truck for the Miami Sales Co He died on arrival at Middletown Hospital after the vehicle rolled to a stop near his uncle Floyd Gephart s store Funeral services set for 2 p m Friday at Anglesby Funeral Home with burial in Woodhill Cemetery Friends may call tomorrow from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm.
Mrs Leona Noland Cole, age 79, of 65 Wilson Street, died at 10 45 p m yesterday at Logsdon Nursing Home in Hamilton, where she had lived the last two years.
The Royal National Institute for the Blind announces a method that halves Braille book bulk by printing solid plastic ink dots on strong thin paper. The dot patterns remain Braille’s 1828 system, with weight and size reduced through the new heat pressed ink and fire resistant paper.
Almost one third of the United States population lives within or near the boundaries of the nation’s 15 larger cities, highlighting urban concentration and distribution of residents across metropolitan areas.
Graveside services were held for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Nalliff at Woodside Cemetery with Rev. Eugene Wallace officiating. The child died yesterday at Middletown Hospital. Surviving are the parents, a brother Marvin Wayne, two sisters Joyce Gail and Doreen Kay, the maternal grandmother Mrs Dora Seay of Middletown, and paternal grandparents Floyd Ratliff and Ollie Ratliff of Denniston. Arrangements by Mc Coy Leffler Funeral Home.
Blanche Bausman 17 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Bausman 44 Hemlock St died yesterday at home after a year long illness a tumor Surviving are parents three sisters Sandra Helen and Beverly paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Willard Bausman Dayton maternal grandmother Mrs Nancy Bradley Lexington Ky Services set for 2 pm Friday at Eaton Funeral Home burial in Springboro Friends may call tomorrow 2 to 3 and 7 to 9 pm
Mrs Ollie Van Camp aged 69 of 69 S River Street Franklin died at 10 15 p m yesterday in Middletown Survivors include five daughters Funeral arrangements are with Anglesby Funeral Home
Mrs Margaret Mary Brockman age 169 1791 See Avenue address listed as parishioner with services scheduled for 2 p m Friday at Pater Avenue Church of God for a local religious observance.
C. W. Denny Jr, president and treasurer of Barkeley Electric Manufacturing Co, was elected director of Barnitz Bank by the board. A Middletown native and MIT graduate, he has led Barkeley since 1956 and served in local civic roles including the Middletown Chamber of Commerce.
Twenty eight governors and three territories announce a goodwill tour leaving New York for Argentina and Brazil. They will meet presidents and government leaders and discuss business farming industry and labor issues during the October to November visit.
Craig Little, paralyzed waist down since 1928, left Mary Black Hospital grounds for the first time in 32 years to celebrate July 4. The 72 year old joined a special holiday observance outside the hospital in Spartanburg South Carolina.
Republican Paul Schenck defeats William Patterson in a bipartisan national district race. Schenck secures 163 472 votes to Patterson 99 617 and will serve a four year term in the House of Representatives.
Middletown city commissioners advance two improvement projects in an afternoon session. A second reading on the water contract with Warren County for Blue Ball area was scheduled. The board will also accept a lease from Miami Valley Aviation to access federal funds for airport improvements. FAA earmarks 103,009 in matching funds. city share 52,000 to come from Fairport customers. Water agreement to be finalized next month. City Manager Charles W. Thompson to oversee preliminary engineering surveys. Letters from Cincinnati and Hamilton officials regarding a regional airport survey to be aired.
A long list of real estate transfers showing buyers and sellers, lenders, and property details. Transactions include Central Hyde Park to buyers for 16000 dollars and numerous parcels across communities with values from 900 to 14100 dollars, involving Citizens Building and Loan, Middletown Federal, and other lenders.
Oregon Highway Commission will paint cattle guards to keep open range cattle off highways after Chief Engineer W C Williams said cattle will not cross a yellow center stripe unless driven to it. The move aims to prevent wandering cattle from straying onto roadways in Salem.
The Jefferson elementary school PTA will raise funds by a ham supper at the school Saturday night. Serving periods are 4 to 5, 5 to 6, and 6 to 7 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sears chair the planning committee.
Franklin voters approved a 7.5 mill package for school expenses and new buildings, with a 53 percent majority. Operating levy at five mills passed 2,294 to 2,020, while a 3-mill levy last May failed 617 to 46. An added 2.5 mills tied to state construction carried 2,312 to 1,944. city totals 1,379 to 1,283 and township 911 to 732. Bond issue also carried in city 1,378 to 1,258 and Franklin Township 930 to 681. School leaders praised the Citizens Committee for its persuasive advocacy.
In Norfolk Virginia John W Early Jr an auto repair man received a yearly red rose rental for a church. The gift traces back to Baron Henry William Stiegel founder of Manheim Pennsylvania, who deeded property for a church with the clause that rent be a red rose each June indefinitely.
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