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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1961

Page

2

Brown's Run Caddy Killed In Thomas Road Accident

A Brown's Run Country Club caddy died and four other caddies were hospitalized after a morning crash on Thomas Road near Route 4. The dead youth was identified as John Ingram, 17, with others including Larry Eckhardt, Darrell Cox, Bill Childers, and Kenneth Baker injured. The driver Eckhardt reportedly veered off the road after being forced by a passing vehicle. Ingram's death marked the 23rd Butler County fatality this year.

Brown's Run Country Club Middletown Hospital Thomas Road Route 4 John Ingram James Ingram Corlee Road Peasttown Larry Eckhardt Scharrold Eckhardt Alexandria Road Darrell Cox Middletown Norman Cox Bill Childers Kenneth Baker Cox Country Club Eckhardt Ingram Butler County

Motorist Sentenced To 90 Days In Municipal Court

Franklin man Everett Collins received fines of 50 dollars and costs and 30 days in jail plus a one year suspension on three hit and run charges. Reford McGuire was found guilty on two assault charges and jailed for 60 days and 30 days on the other with fines. Bond forfeitures include Elsie Price and others for speeding and reckless operation.

Franklin J. T. Riley Everett Collins E. Jackson St Reford McGuire Bridge St

Obituary: Lewis N Botts Middletown native dies in Alhambra

Lewis N Botts a Middletown native died yesterday at his Alhambra California home. He organized the local stage hands union before leaving in 1913 to work in Los Angeles. Surviving are two sisters Mrs George B Shepard and Mrs Frank Gallagher Middletown a brother John Botts Akron and two half brothers Frank Kappel Middletown and William Kappel Akron. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Nater Funeral Home 3120 West Main Street Alhambra California.

Lewis N. Botts Middletown Alhambra Calif

Infant daughter of Conrad couple stillborn at Middletown Hospital

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Conrad, 3229 Omaha St., was stillborn at 9 26 a m yesterday at Middletown Hospital. Survived by parents a sister Glenna Kay and brother Eddie Dean both at home maternal grandparents Vernon Warvel of Troy paternal grandparents William Conrad of Middletown. Graveside services at 1130 a m Monday in Woodside Cemetery with Rev Henry Howard officiating arrangements by Riggs Funeral Home.

Charles E. Conrad Omaha St Middletown Hospital Glenna Kay Eddie Dean Vernon Warvel Troy William Conrad Middletown Woodside Cemetery Henry Howard Riggs Funeral Home

Infant Bachman services today in Colligan notice

Five month old Timothy Francis Bachman son of Mr and Mrs Francis Bachman of 13 Ma' vern Ave. Services today follow a notice referencing Colligan and Mrs McCreight at 89 909 Ludiow Does a Tuesday Webb.

Timothy Francis Bachman Francis Bachman Ma’ Vern Ave Colligan McCreight Ludiow Webb

Ruling Desegregates Rhodesian Municipal Pools

Salisbury high court orders desegregation of municipal swimming pools in Southern Rhodesia. Victory for nonwhite groups testing legality of colonial era laws in the British territory.

Salisbury Southern Rhodesia High Court

$200000 Suit Over Husband's Death Filed

Mrs. Ar thur L. Stanley of Akron sues the United States in U S District Court seeking 200000 claiming Mansfield Airport control tower fault led to her husband’s death on November 7, 1959 when a Piper Cub and a National Guard jet collided above the airport. She alleges the tower failed to warn, allowed the jet low approach near the Piper, and permitted the Cub to enter when the jet was present.

Cleveland Arthur L. Stanley Akron United States U.S Mansfield National Guard Stanley

Attorney And Traveler To Speak Here Sunday

Dayton attorney and world traveler Herbert M. Eikenbary will speak at Temple Beth Sholom’s annual installation dinner Sunday after a 6 p.m. meal. Officers — Lion Berman president Nat Canin first VP Sam Dennis second VP Harold Strull secretary Sherwin Rebeck treasurer — to be installed. board members listed. Entertainment by the Country Squires. toastmaster Rabbi Harry A. Roth. Eikenbary, born in Dayton, practiced law 36 years, studied at Dayton Univ, Oxford, and has made multiple international trips, including Europe Central Africa the Congo and behind the Iron Curtain in East Germany Poland and other countries.

Herbert M. Eikenbary Dayton Temple Beth Sholom Eikenbary Leon Berman Nat Canin Sam Dennis Harold Strull Sherwin Rebeck Board Membes Bernard Annenberg Floyd Bender Robert Nerenberg Manuel Garlikov Robert Bender Jack Casper Wilbur Cohen Harry A. Roth Country Squires Sisterhood Council of Theodore Cohen Eikenbury University of Dayton Oxford England Europe Central Africa Congo Russia Austria Czechoslovakia Cairo Egypt Cape of Good Hope Fikenbary East Germany Poland Hungary Rumania Bulgaria Yugoslavia

Kennedy Hopes Cape Cod Fog Clears For Nantucket Cruise

President Kennedy, at Hyannisport, hopes Cape Cod fog lifts for fair weather cruise on Nantucket Sound. His Honey Fitz yacht lies near his vacation home, signaling plans to announce a panel to study new methods of treating and preventing mental retardation while he presses on with no rest ahead. Col Swindal piloted the jet to Otis AFB through 200 foot ceilings and three quarters mile visibility.

Hyannisport Mass Kennedy Cape Cod Nantucket Sound Honey Fitz Newport

Jets Clash In Massive Sky War Exercise Sky Shield II

In a noon start, hundreds of jet interceptors and bomber planes took off across the United States and Canada for Sky Shield II. The exercise tested defense readiness with no actual missiles fired, while radar nets relayed sightings to Colorado Springs.

Washington North American United States Canada Polar Laurence S. Kuter North American Air Defense Command U.S Colorado Springs Colo Kuter Air Defense Command Strategic Air Command Colorado

Car Wrecked And Burned In Accident

A 23 year old Franklin Marine escaped with minor injuries after losing control on Verity Parkway at Hughes St. His 1953 auto skidded 138 feet on top then 66 feet, turned over and burned. He freed himself, then at Middletown Hospital he was treated for head and hand lacerations. Charged with reckless driving, Robert Gansheiner of 260 E Bryant and Camp LeJeune NC posted 300 bond. The crash damaged a light pole and a no parking sign in a $600 loss.

Franklin Marine Robert Gansheiner E. Bryant Camp LeJuene N.C

Auto crash injuries prompt safety plea after several incidents

Vernon Morgerson 26 at Crawford Street and South Avenue charged with insufficient brakes after a collision with Clyde Terrell 17. Joel Fuller five struck on Yankee Road by Mary Ballinger 37. Donna Roberson seven injured near her home. Police note third child injury this week and urge parental caution near busy streets.

Vernon R. Morgerson Crawford St Clyde W Terrell Ellen Dr Crawford Street South Avenue Joel Fuller Grove St Mary E. Ballinger Race St Hamilton Yankee Road Centennial Avenue Middletown Hospital Donna Gale Roberson Grand Ave James W. Kemp Jr S. Clinton St

John W. Peck Sworn In as U S District Judge in Ohio

Former Ohio Supreme Court jurist John W. Peck is sworn in as judge of the U S District Court for southern Ohio to succeed John H. Duffel. Peck served on the state Supreme Court in 1959 and 1960 after a gubernatorial appointment, later defeated by C William ONeill in 1960. Senate ratification pending due to late-year appointment.

Cincinnati Ohio Supreme Court U.S. District Court of Ohio John W. Peck John H. Duffel Peck Michael V. Dsalle William O'Neill Supreme Court Senate

Fatal Two Car Crash Kills Woman on U S 68 Near Urbana

A head on collision on U S 68 north of Urbana Friday night killed Laura A. Love 71 of Findlay and injured six others. The accident involved two cars and occurred in the rural area, authorities said.

Urbana, Ohio U.S. 68 Here Laura A. Love Findlay

Rev John W Sullivan to retire as Middletown pastor

The Rev John W Sullivan of the Full Gospel Tabernacle 2710 N Verity Parkway announced retirement for health reasons. He will preach his final service tomorrow and plans to return to Barbourville Kentucky with his wife next week. He has served as chaplain of American Legion Post 218 and once ran unsuccessfully for city commissioner. A 40 by 70 addition is being added to the church with a Sunday School annex and expanded auditorium. his congregation numbers about 400 to 500.

John W. Sullivan Full Gospel Tabernacle N. Verity Parkway Sullivan Middletown Florida Norfolk American Legion

Warren County Juvenile Traffic Offenders Face Fines

Warren County juvenile traffic offenders will be fined for appearances before Juvenile Judge Robert G. Ray. Judge Gay announced the policy, citing increased case load and limited county funds. He said fines are intended to reimburse taxpayers for court expenses caused by the offenders.

Warren County Lebanon Robert G. Ray Gay Hamilton County Benjamin S. Schwartz Sam Englandler

Not Guilty Plea Filed In Slaying

Hamilton John Moore aged 26 of Middletown pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the July 15 slaying of Minnie Belle Ford aged 37 of Middletown who died after being shot twice during an argument. Two other defendants pled guilty this morning before Judge Cramer. 32 others pleaded not guilty and seven failed to appear. Phillip Gross of Middletown pled guilty to burglary and larceny and Burton Gentry of Middletown pled guilty to the same charges.

Hamilton John Moore Young St Middletown Minnie Belle Ford Grove St Fred B. Cramer Miss Ford Cramer Phillip Gross Burton Gentry

Police Briefs From Local Incidents and Arrests

A soft drink machine break in at Wray's Service Station and Dillman Market on S Sutphin Street yielded no loot. Juke box break in at Crawford Street Laundromat reported. amount stolen undetermined. Phy liss Jean Knott arrested for disorderly conduct in Central Avenue area. Entry to Willie Bair's home through a rear window led to loss of wedding rings and cash estimated at 300 dollars. Jack Scyphers arrested for speeding. Loren Brown arrested for non payment of a fine in Court Room.

Wray Dillman Market S. Sutphin St Stanton Sorrell Grand Ave Crawford Street Phyliss Jean Knott First Ave Central Avenue Willie Bair Bellomonte St

Auto ransacked. police arrest man on DWI charge

Rushel Lykins reports his car was broken into and nearly 200 personal checks stolen. Police later arrest James M. Covill, age 29, of Somerville for driving while intoxicated.

Rushel Lykins Lafayette Ave James M.covill Bauer Rd Somerville Rt. 1

Springfield man gets life for 1952 Springfield shooting

Clark County Common Pleas Court sentenced Lawrence Edward Ward Jr. to life in the Ohio Penitentiary for the June 5 1952 shooting of Meda E Detrick of Springfield. Ward had been sent to Lima State Hospital in December 1952 after pleading not guilty by reason of insanity and was released April 4 this year returning to Springfield.

Springfield Ohio Clark County Common Pleas Lawrence Edward Ben J. Goldman Ward Jr Meda E. Detrick Ward Lima State’ Hospital

Woman Gives Up Right To Drive At Court Hearing

A Middletown woman, Nona B. Sparks, 41, on crutches from an accident, agreed to surrender her driving rights for life after pleading to two traffic charges. She fled the scene of an accident on Rt. 122 and was charged with careless driving on Franklin Trenton Road. State patrolmen arrested her. Several drivers were fined for various traffic offenses and some sentenced to jail terms and driving suspensions.

Middletown Nona B. Sparks Granada Ave Rt. 122 Mest Franklin - Trenton Judge Lamb Barbara K. Totten Jewell Ave Mary E. Wilmot Middletown Pike Franklin James M. Lovill Bauer Road Somerville

Sunday law offender sent to jail in Ohio case

Miamisburg Municipal Court Judge Rex Weaver sentenced Woody's Market owner Woodrow W. Bowman to 10 days in jail and a 75 dollar fine for violating the Ohio Sunday closing law. It was Bowman's second offense, with a prior 25 dollar fine and costs last April. Bowman operates a West Carrollton supermarket open 24 hours a day. Bowman was released on his own recognizance amid an appeal plan by his attorney.

Miamisburg Montgomery County Ohio Rex Weaver Woodrow W. Bowman Woody's West Carrollton Bowman Weaver Ohi General Assembly

Japanese physicist Dr Koichi Moraji dies at 52

Dr Koichi Moraji, a Japanese nuclear physicist, died Friday at Tokyo University Hospital of leukemia at age 52. He studied radiation effects on the human body after the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Tokyo Koichi Muraji Tokyo University Hospital Hiroshima and Nagasaki Muraji

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Brown’s Run West Chester John R. Bowers Cincinnati - Dayton Road U.S 25 Maud - Hughes Rd Garrett A. Boone Cputy Hamilton Mercy Hospital Bowers Ferr W. Master Bethany Mr. Bowers Imwalle St. Bernard Elsie Price Carlisle Jack McCarty Pine St Thomas Bass Covington Ky Peter Chamielewski Fred Brun Ernest Bussell Robert Rose Sycamore St Harold Davidson Williams Dr Lewis V. Botts Rhodesia Dodds Verity Pkwy Ith Ave Roberi Orn Mer Scandaae H. M. Eikenbary Middletown Journal Folger Reedy’s Food South Verity Pkwy J. W. Sullivan Jack C. Scyphers Tytus Avenue Loren Brown Hood Ave Wlwd CH WPFB Darold Peyton West Middletown James ID. Malott Spencer Lane Ronald L. Selby West Alexandria Rt Ronald E. Paugh West Middletown Rt Peyton Bernard L. Taylor West Elkton Bessie L. Short MacMonigle Mohawk Sr Betty Kilgore Lawn Ave Henry Bright Central Ave Harry Miller Robert Bradford Carolina St Denny Nickell Well Road Judith A. Mehl Ross St Mary M. Coffey Kiester Road Jason L. How Jared Donald E. Koehler Sheridan Ave Rt. 4 Raymond G. Kramer Jr Middletown - Germantown Janice B. Murray Franklin - Madison Road Clyde Shaffer Jr Wilbraham Road William A. Cole Germantown Road Robert N. Caldwell Arch St Germantown Laura J. Collins Daniel Walker George F. Tidwell Littcarr Paul Stephens Springboro Verity Pkw Germantown Rd Christ ALL Men’s Bible School Kenneth Sherrod
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