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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1972

Page

2

Hamilton Area Driver Killed In Kentucky

Hamilton area resident Marion Whitman Flum nine of Tylersville Road died in a two car crash on Interstate 75 about ten miles south of Williamsburg Kentucky. Police say Flum attempted to pass a tractor trailer and crossed the median into oncoming traffic. Nancy Louise Schick twenty eight of Tampa Florida also died in the crash.

Hamilton Kentucky Marion Whitman Flum Tylersville Road Williamsburg Nalien Esid Nancy Louise Schick Tampa Fla

Clothing Store Founder Nathan Ohrbach Dies at 87

Nathan M. Ohrbach founder of a New York clothing store chain died Sunday. He started the business in 1911 and retired as board chairman in 1965. The chain was known for selling Paris fashion copies at bargain prices.

New York Nathan M. Ohrbach Paris

Weekend Traffic Claims 11 Persons

Ohio recorded 11 traffic deaths over the weekend despite adverse weather in most areas. The sole multi casualty crash was a one car wreck in Mahoning County that killed two teenage boys.

Associated Press Ohio Mahoning County

Deaths And Funerals Mrs Blanche Halsey

Mrs Blanche N Halsey 81 of 704 S Main St died at 2 10 pm Sunday at Middletown Hospital after a two week stay She belonged to Order of Eastern Star White Shrine of Jerusalem American War Mothers and was past president of Gold Star Mothers Surviving are two sons Floyd R Miami Fla and Eddie Middletown a daughter Lucille Roberts Orlando Fla a brother Clarence Adams Portsmouth five sisters and seven grandchildren Funeral 10 30 am Wednesday at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home Dr G Walter Weber officiating Burial Woodside Cemetery Friends may call Tuesday 7 9 pm The Fire Department emergency squad found Dosha MecNew dead at 1906 North Ave presumed over the weekend Funeral arrangements incomplete at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home

Blanche N. Halsey S. Main St Middletown Hospital Helsey Order of Eastern Star White Shrine of Jerusalem American War Mothers Gold Star Mothers Floyd R Miami Fla Eddie Middletown Lucille Roberts Orlando Clarence Adams Portsmouth Bessie Lightman Nashville Tenn Lillian Fasnacht Massillon Inez Gardenu Trine Mattice Canton Josephine Schnabalen Cleveland Joseph R. Baker & Sons G. Walter Weber Fire Department North Ave Dosha MecNew Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home

Whitlock Frances Elizabeth Graveside Services Set

Graveside services for 73 year old Frances Elizabeth Whitlock of Middletown are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Hill Cemetery in Piqua. She died Saturday at Middletown Hospital. Surviving is Mrs Allen P Roe of Middletown. Arrangements by Wilson Schramm Memorial Home with no visitations.

Frances Elizabeth Whitlock Middletown Forest Hill Cemetery Piqua Wilson Schramm

Germantown Resident Homer H. Clark Dies at 78

Homer H. Clark 78 of 61 E Market St Germantown died Sunday at Kettering Memorial Hospital. A native of German Township he had lived in Germantown ten years and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the German community.

Germantown Homer H. Clark E. Market St Kettering Memorial Hospital Clark German Township

Hamilton Deaths Bring Local Obituaries

Grover Napier 61 of Fairfield dies. services 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fairfield Church of God. Mrs Clara Brosey 91, formerly of 1579 Woodview Ave, services 10 a.m. Tuesday Klaus-Weigel. Mrs Martha Brown 83 of 1070 Azel Ave, services Thursday in London Kentucky. Miss Nellie Snaviey 78 of 1412 Helma Ave, services 2 p.m. Wednesday Webb.

Hamilton Grover Napier Fairfield Fairfield Church of God Clara’ Brosey Woodview Ave Klaus-Weigel Martha Brown Azel Ave London Nellie Snaviey Helma Ave Webb

Finkelman Returns From Honolulu Real Estate Convention

Realtor Harry A. Finkelman attended a week-long National Institute of Farm and Land Brokers convention in Honolulu. The event was part of the 1972 NAREB gathering, drawing over 17 000 Realtors for sessions on upscaling professionalism in urban and rural land use. He joined business sessions and capped his participation with an Eye Ball Marketing Session exchanging listing experiences.

Harry A. Finkelman National Institute of Farm and Land Brokers Honolulu NIFLB National Association of Real Estate Boards Finkelman Institute

Home Break-In Reported at Germantown Road Residence

Alvie Carter, 52, of 6756 Germantown Road, told sheriff's deputies his home was broken into Sunday night. No items were reported missing in the incident.

Hamilton Alvie Carter Germantown Road Carter

Step Forward Ido Calvi Rejoins Normal Life After Amputation

Three year old Ido Calvi walks again after doctors stitched his left foot back on following a mower accident on his father's farm near Bairnsdale Australia. The incident highlights recovery in the rural community.

Ido Calvi Ido Bairnsdale Australia

Jennie Grossinger Dies at 80 at Famous Catskills Resort

Jennie Grossinger died in her sleep at age 80 after a lengthy illness. She helped found Grossinger's resort in the Catskills and served as hostess for over 50 years, welcoming celebrities and guests at the 1,200 acre property 98 miles from New York City. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Congregation Ahavath Israel in Liberty.

Grossinger N.Y Jennie Grossinger Catskill Mountains New York City Milton Berle Abe Lyman Eddie Fischer Fischer Elizabeth Taylor Bobby Fischer Boris Spassky

The Great Pyramid at Gizeh Weighs Five Million Tons

The largest Egyptian pyramid is the Great Pyramid at Gizeh with an estimated weight of five million tons.

Pyramids Ghizeh

USO in Vietnam Accused of $5 Million Illicit Ops

Washington Post reports a Pentagon inquiry found USO officials in Vietnam ran black market schemes to convert Military Payment Certificates into cash. A manager allegedly cleared over $1 million. investigations centered on 1969–70 while Samuel G. Anderson led USO Vietnam.

Washington Pentagon USO Vietnam Washington Post the Post Post Samuel G. Anderson Anderson

Residents Press County for Drainage Fix at Liberty Two

Liberty Trails residents spoke at the Butler County Commissioners meeting about drainage flooding their yards and threatening wells. Betty Smith urged action after years of standing water and a blocked private drainage outlet. Commissioner Logsdon promised to arrange a meeting with soil conservation officials to pursue solutions.

Hamilton Liberty Trails Liberty Township Butler County Commissioners Meeting Betty Smith Millikin Road Perin Gerald Morris County Soil Conservation Logsdon Jack Shannon

Cubs Compete For Awards At Pack 78 Field Day

Cub Scout Pack 78 from Rosedale School held a Saturday field day with rifle and archery events plus hops, skips and jumps and standing broad jump. Winners included Scott Campbell, Rob Reynolds, Blake Roberts and Keith Bowman with advancements awarded to Tim Bryant, Adam Childers, Doug Klafter, Adam Waldner, Kent Richeson, Peter Langhorne, Scott Hodge, Bowman and Reynolds.

Cub Scout Rosedale School Scott Campbell Rob Reynolds Blake Roberts Keith Bowman Tim Bryant Adam Childers Doug Klafter Adam Waldner Kent Richeson Peter Langhorne Scott Hodge Bowman Reynolds

Evening Club Meetings List Across Middletown Area

Multiple organizations hold evening meetings from 6 thirty to 8 thirty across Middletown and neighboring towns. Groups include Kiwanis Madison Lio Sertoma Weight Watchers Temple Beth Sholom Butler County Planned Parenthood Verity Hall Army Armory City Building Amway Grocers and Meat Dealers Association and several fraternal orders at various venues. Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Church of the Ascension at 8 30 p m.

Middletown East Kiwanis Club Holiday Inn Madison Lio's Club Madison High School Sertoma Club Manchester Marymont Court Grocers and Meat Dealers Association Chatterdine Sportsmen's Club Bpoe Lodge Elktates Elks Temple FOE Lodge Eagles IOOF Miami Lodge Monroe Alcoholics Anonymous Church of the Ascension

Battery Reported Stolen From Car Near Middle Town

Hamilton Deputies report a battery was stolen from the car of Margaret Strand 44 of Cincinnati at a Girl Scout camp on Thomas Road near Middletown where she accompanied a Brownies troop.

Hamilton Sheriff's Margaret Strand Cincinnati Thomas Road Middletown

Lincoln Students Tour Ohio Capitol in Columbus Visit

Sixty nine fifth grade students from Lincoln Elementary School toured Columbus with teachers. They visited the state house, the offices of the secretary of state, the state auditor and treasurer, the Ohio House and Senate, and the museum of Science and Industry.

Lincoln Elementary Columbus State House Secretary of State State Auditor and Treasurer Ohio House Senate Museum of Science and Industry

Festive shopping guide highlights Middletown stores and gifts

The piece reviews local shops in Middletown offering Christmas wares from fine china by Steiff to crystal, lace mats, and numerous gift ideas. It highlights Ed's Tropical Fish, Bill Knapps Restaurants, NORRIS MUSIC, OFFICE OUTFITTERS under $100 calculators, Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio, Filson's fashion items, and seasonal decor, urging early shopping amid merchandise shortages.

Pickwick Steiff Stotter Hattie Carnegie Middletown Bill Knapps Sharp Adler Victor Norris Music Norris Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio Filson’s

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Hamilton Area Mrs Blanche Halsey Woodside Cemetery Dosha McNew Charter Oak Grange Masonic Lodge Carline Duane Georgia Russell John Arpp Harry Deaven Germantown Cemetery Converse Monument CO Manchester Rad Fenwick High Granite & Bronze Nicols Dale Converse Frances Whitlock Homer Clark The Ole Bird ITT Navy Camera Central Ave Roy A. White Story Commission Liberty Two la Aed Cubs VRS SR Roosevelt DODDS Verity Pkvy 14Th Ave Charles Bud) Steller Mgr Charlotte
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