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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1971

Page

2

Inmate dies as jail cell fire traps prisoner at park

At Winter Park Florida a prisoner trapped in a smoke filled cell after a door welded shut by an unknown factor died. Stricken mother Mrs. Strawlee Moore pleaded for help as rescuers dragged prisoners from the rear of the police station. Michael Moore 21 and De Warne Paige 19 had been jailed on trespassing charges at Rollins College. Paige survived. Moore died after guards and rescuers reached the cell. Fire officials found burning mattresses in the center of the cell. Paige and two other prisoners, a policeman and a fireman were hospitalized. Mrs. Moore treated for shock. It was unclear how the fire started or who piled the mattresses.

Rolfine College Moore Bogan Paige

Obituaries Listed for William Slegle Loretta Smith and Richard Meehling

William Slegle 82 of Ross to be buried with services at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Loretta Smith 83 of 427 Franklin Street to be laid to rest at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Richard Meehling 52 of 956 N E Street to have services at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

William Slegle Ross Young Loretta Smith Franklin St Brown- Dawson Richard Meehling N. E St Colligan

Union chief says drug use by drivers is a gross exaggeration

Ira Farmer president of Local 100 in southwest Ohio disputes Senate subcommittee charges that interstate truck drivers routinely use drugs or alcohol. He cites a union survey showing most drivers, especially private haulers or nonunion firms, stay within professional norms. He confirms interviews with members and company officials but says a few exceptions do not prove widespread abuse.

Cincinnati Teamsters Senate Ira Farmer Ohio Farmer Robert Lyons Roadway Express Co Ralph Nader Lyons

POW S Sgt John Sexton homecoming vows aid fund

Detroit AP S Sgt John Sexton returned after almost three years as a prisoner of war and announced the formation of the Sgt Sexton Fund for MIA and POW Aid. He will raise money to help prisoners and families, and locate missing servicemen while continuing treatment in Denver after a five week stay at Fitzsimmons Hospital.

Detroit John Sexton Metropolitan Sexton Denver Fitzsimmons Hospital Warren Jane Fee Winsko Sergeant Sexton M.I.A P.O.W. Aid

County Records 38th Fatality Yesterday

Hamilton Butler County reported its 33rd traffic fatality yesterday with the death of 3 year old Overpeck resident Jimmie Wayne Tipton after a single car crash on U S 127 near Jimmie Wayne Tipton died on arrival at Mercy Hospital. Witnesses said the southbound car passed another vehicle then crossed lanes and struck guardrail and trees before going down an embankment. In separate incidents near Oxford, Mrs. Jean Samuelson 40 and Walter Dale Conrad 20 were fatally injured. Tipton’s body was taken to Colligan Funeral Home pending arrangements.

Oxford Ethel Wickenden James Mowes Reatus ‘Schoonover Goldman Ave Joseph R. Baker& Sons Woodside Cemetery Schoonover Veterans Administration Hospital Dayton Opala Pauline: Cobb Monroe Hattie Zapp Middletown Hamilton Butler County U.S. 127 N Third Street Here Jimmie Wayne Tipton Hamilton-Trenton Road Mercy Hospital New Miami Life Squad Jean Samuelson Tollgate Road Walter Dale Conrad E. Sycamore St

Southern Baptists Plan Witness Involvement Program

More than 3,000 Southern Baptist members in the Miami Valley Association are to take part in a 1972 witnessing program titled Witness Involvement Now. The plan was unveiled to 214 lay members from 19 area churches at Calvary Baptist Church, with University Baptist Chapel Calvary Baptist and Springboro Baptist providing the largest contingents. Reverend L H Moore, editor of the Ohio Baptist Messenger, urged active evangelism through witnessing.

Southern Baptist Churches Miami Valley Association Southern Baptist Ait Calvary Baptist Church University Baptist Chapel Calvary Baptist Springboro Baptist L.H. Moore The Ohio Baptist Messenger

Ray Brown to address Middletown Kiwanis on OKI

Middletown East Kiwanis Club meets at 6 30 PM tonight at the Holiday Inn. Ray Brown city commissioner and OKI Planning Authority board member will discuss the functions of OKI and its Civic Association roles.

Middletown East Kiwanis Club Holiday Inn Ray Brown Middletown The Civic Association Jonal Planning Authority OKI

Antique Dealers Elect Officers Ingram Robert Stover Leads

Robert Stover was elected iBank. Other officers were William Stubbs of Waynesville vice president Mrs. Robert Tate of Math recording secretary Mrs. Russell Oglesby corresponding secretary Miss Helen Weishaar treasurer. Baker's Antique Shop of Waynesville presented the gram on Toby and 100 were. Some dating from the 1600. They were introduced into the United States in 1840.

Robert Stover William Stubbs Waynesville Robert Tate Math Russell Oglesby Helen Weishaar Baker's Antique Shop Toby United States

Boxers Duel Sparks Melee After Parental Fight in Bleachers

In Bloemfontein South Africa a chaotic scene erupted as boxers clashed in a free for all after fathers fought in the audience. Peacemakers attempted to intervene and the brawl escalated among spectators.

Bloemfontein South Af

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