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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1966
Page
9
Groundbreaking for Middletown East High School could occur late next week after bids were opened by the board of education. Bids range about six percent above estimates for the $4 million project, with a special meeting planned Wednesday noon to review bids and possibly award contracts.
Funeral arrangements set for 78 year old Joseph Duerr of 1511 Manchester Ave. with a high mass at Holy Trinity Church and burial in Middletown Cemetery. He died of burns from a home fire at Middletown Hospital yesterday. Surviving family includes a sister, step-brother, husband, children, and many relatives. Services Monday at Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home with burial in Riverview Cemetery Beattyville Ky. Visitation scheduled tomorrow.
Mrs Ruth Marie Hollon 62 died at her home 3522 Jewell St Dayton. Found dead on living room floor at 11 45 am by her husband Earl. Survived by daughter Betty Collins Day ton and brother Ralph Martindale West Milton. Services 2 pm Monday at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home officiated by Rev Howard Sears. Burial Polk Grove Cemetery Dayton.
Andrew J Noe 54 of 2200 Fernwood St died of cancer at 10 p m yesterday at home after illness since June 1964. Former Stand oil transport driver 18 years Ohio born served in World War II. Survived by wife Pauline son Richard mother Matilda brothers Calvin Jess David sisters Nancy Cottongin Angeline Goodpaster three grandchildren. Services Riggs Funeral Home forthcoming burial Woodside Cemetery. Hours Monday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m.
Mrs. Lillie M. Taulbee, 75, of 6915 Browns Run Road, died at 10 10 a m yesterday at Middletown Hospital where she had been a patient four weeks.
John Higgiston 81 dies at East Orchard Nursing Home after two years there. Requiem High Mass set for 10 a.m. Monday at St. Francis de Sales Church with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Arrangements by Oswald Memorial Home. No visitations. Survived by brother Edward in Missouri.
Mrs Iona Long age 78 of 4124 Hamilton Richmond Pike dies. services at 2 PM tomorrow at Darrtown Methodist Church. Mrs Florence Smith 66 of Oxford dies. services Monday in Toledo. Miss Elsie Johnston of Orlando formerly Morning Sun. graveside today at Beechwood Cemetery. Mrs Sarah Cates 72 of 2455 Millville Road. services 2 PM tomorrow at East Hamilton Baptist Church.
Canton Ohio authorities say Jacob Finesman 69 president of Interstate Metals and Steel was killed in a two car crash on Cleveland Avenue after his car was struck from behind causing it to hit a utility pole.
Franklin Fire Chief Richard Berger said the cause and damage estimate of yesterday morning’s explosion that leveled Gary Miller’s residence on 748 S. River St. are not yet known. A broken eight inch gas main was found nearby as Cincinnati Gas & Electric workers checked for a gas odor. Remains of the home were taken to the Franklin dump and little salvage remained. Florence Albaugh was misidentified in an earlier edition as a crying neighbor.
Newport Rhode Island AP report says tobacco heiress Doris Duke 53 drove a car that struck and killed Eduardo Tirella 42 at her Rough Point estate. Duke was treated for cuts and bruises and held for observation. Tirella’s autopsy planned as police consider charges after questioning Duke.
A 17 year old Franklin youth was listed in serious condition at Middletown Hospital after a stab wound. Police said Robert Cowgill was attacked in front of the Dis cotheque Palace on Main Street around 10 p.m. A 16 year old suspect was arrested at Roller Haven and reportedly admitted using a fingernail file as the weapon. There was no prior friction between the youths.
City Commission approved an emergency ordinance to annex about 247 acres around Oxford State Road and Cincinnati Dayton Road, including Sunny Acres and Vintage Acres. Fewer than 100 residents are estimated in the new area. Annexation should be official mid next week.
City Commission approved an emergency ordinance making it a serious offense to knowingly threaten insult or verbally abuse police officers while on duty with penalties up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine. Law Director Ellison noted the right to criticize public officials remains, while officers will use discretion at the scene and court will resolve disputed arrests.
An unofficial report from Da leca cites about 5,000 deaths after a cyclone hit low lying areas in east Pakistan and offshore islands. Seas pounded shores and some regions submerged eight to ten feet, officials said by phone.
Four youths were taken into custody after a Middletown Springfield South football game. One 17 year old faced charges of intoxication resisting arrest and disorderly conduct for loud language fighting patrolmen. The three younger suspects faced varying charges of intoxication resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
An 18 year old, Dallas Seals of 117 S River St, was charged with breaking and entering after an incident at Cable Auto Sales on 201 N Main St around 7 15 pm. Officers pursued him after he fled, arresting him two blocks away. A separate burglary at Franklin Golf Club on Van Horne Ave saw a set of golf clubs stolen.
Lebanon Ohio Warren County Sheriff seeks a two wheel utility trailer stolen from Boy Scout Troop 32. The light green 8 by 5 by 90 inch trailer held 14 tents a dining tent cooking kits axes dutch ovens tent poles and food. It bore Troop 32 Lebanon Ohio.
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