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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1961

Page

2

Nurse Supervisor Miss Sue Ingham Dies at 56

Miss Suzetta Sue Ingham, 56, of Yankee Road, a night emergency supervisor at Middletown Hospital, died at 3:57 p.m. yesterday. A native of Franklin, she had earlier worked at Mercy and Fort Hamilton hospitals in Hamilton and graduated from Middletown Hospital School of Nursing in 1928. Survived by a brother James Farmersville and two sisters, services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at John Arpp Funeral Home, Germantown, with burial in Germantown Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Middletown Hospital Alumnae Association.

Suzetta Sue) Ingham Yankee Road Middletown Hospital Miss Ingham Mercy Fort Hamilton Hamilton Franklin Middletown Hospital School of Nursing

Mass for John Clancy Opens Rural Ohio Obit

John Clancy 78 formerly of Middle Town dies last Friday at the Little Sisters of St. Francis Home in Cincinnati. Burial followed at the local cemetery. He lived at 1721 Fleming Road before entering the home four years ago. Retired ten years ago as a clerk in the freight office of the New York Central Railroad. He belonged to Knights of Columbus Council 1610 and Holy Trinity Church. No immediate survivors.

John Clancy Middletown Little Sisters of St. Francis Cincinnati Clancy Flemming Road New York Central Railroad Knights of Columbus Council 1610 Holy Trinity Church

Benton Goodloe Jr. 79 of Afton Va. dies at home

Benton Goodloe Jr., 79, of Afton, Va., died at 2:30 a.m. at his son Joseph’s home on Lambertown Street. A retired railway postal clerk and Gordonsville Masonic member, he leaves wife Lillian and four sons Renton Ill of Grange, Carry of Afton, Colby of Riverdale Md., Robert of Manassas, and four daughters Leslie Kennedy Middletown, Virginia Holston Alexandria, Margaret Small Nellys Ford, and Eleanor Sheridan Houston. Arrangements are with McCoy Leffler Funeral Home.

Benton Heart Goodloe Jr Afton Joseph Lamberton St Goodloe Gordonsville Lillian Spadene Renton H.ill Grange Carry Colby Riverdale Robert Manassas Leslie Kennedy Middletown Virginia Holston Alexandria Margaret Small Nellys Ford Eleanor Sheridan Houston McCoy - Leffler Funeral Home

Mrs Carol Woodland Dies at 64 in Middletown Hospital

Mrs Carol A Woodland 64 of 101 Bellomonte St Middletown died at 3 20 am at Middletown Hospital where she had been a patient since Sept 22 She was born and raised in Middletown and for 19 years worked as a packer at the Air Force depot in Dayton Her husband Fulley Woodland died in 1950 Immediate survivor is not named.

Carol A. Woodland Bellomonte St Middletown Hospital

Charles F. Johnson found dead on Oregonia farm

Charles F. Johnson 56 was found dead yesterday on Walter White’s farm on Lebanon Road where he worked. He died of natural causes. A World War I veteran, he is survived by five brothers and a sister. Graveside services set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Lebanon Cemetery, with Oswald Memorial Home handling arrangements.

Lebanon Charles F. Johnson Walter White Oregonia Rt. 1 Oswald

Services for Amiel C. Pete Klapper in Camden

Amiel C. Pete Klapper 53 of Camden Rt 2 died of a heart attack Saturday while working at Earl Cottingim’s home. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at R. C. Nein & Sons with burial in Fairmount Cemetery. Survived by wife Thelma two sons Don and Ellis a sister Emma Rochentier and three grandchildren. He was a carpenter and cabinet maker.

Camden Amiel C Pete) Klapper Camden Rt. 2 R. C. Nein & Sons Fairmount Cemetery Klapper Earl Cottingim Camden-West Elkton Road Thelma Don Ellis Air Force Orlando, Fla Emma Rochentier

Franklin man Robert M Myerly dies at 65

Robert M Myerly, 65, died yesterday of an apparent heart attack at his Westminster Maryland home. Survived by wife Clara. two sons Robert of Franklin and Richard of Charleston West Virginia. daughter Eleanor Edgerton of Franklin. five sisters. and three grandchildren. Services and burial will be held.

Franklin Robert M. Myerly Westminster Clara Robert Richard Charleston W.va Eleanor Edgerton

George H Pyles funeral set in Seven Mile area

George H Pyles 36 a Seven Mile area farmer died Sunday at Fort Hamilton Hospital after a year of failing health. Funeral services at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Klaus Weigel Funeral Home Hamilton with burial in Somerville Cemetery. Survived by wife Mae who died in 1953 three daughters Mrs Osee Wirtley Seven Mile Mrs Arthur Himes Dayston and Mrs Alice Baumann Hamilton four brothers and other relatives. Requiem Mass 10 a.m. tomorrow at Stephen's Church and other obituaries referenced from Hamilton area churches and residents.

Seven Mile George H. Pyles Klaus-Weigel Hamilton Somerville Pyles Fort Hamilton Hospital Mae Howard Osee Wirtley Arthur Himes Dayston Alice Baumann

Tot Drowns Near Dayton

A 23 month old boy Mark Allen Carroll drowned in a farm pond on Springboro Pike after apparently following ducks onto a neighbor’s property. His body was found in a pond at Arthur Craft’s home near noon. Miami Township firefighters could not revive him. The mother said she left the child in the backyard while she prepared a bottle for her five month old daughter.

Dayton Springboro Pike Mark Allen Carroll Arthur Craft Miami Township Herbert Carroll

Stolen longest British Isles rail sign found at Reading ground

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll Gogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch residents use shortened form. Police blame schoolboys after the 57 letter sign vanished Saturday night and appeared 200 miles away at Reading School athletic ground. A year earlier students took the sign, later recovered in Manchester.

Wales British Isles Reading School Gwilym Owen Manchester

Back Policy On Berlin Says Thomas Urges Negotiation

Norman Thomas, six-time Socialist candidate, urged public backing of Kennedy’s Berlin negotiation during a Miami University speech. He spoke to an overflow Laws Hall crowd and urged that war be avoided, proposing a four-point policy of universal disarmament, stronger UN, disengagement from unwise commitments, and waging war on disease and poverty.

Oxford Norman Thomas Lme Socialist Party Miami University Kennedy Berlin Miami Forum Miami Student Center Thomas Laws Hall

Oil Firm's Sale To Net $362 Million

Honolulu Oil Corp, founded 53 years ago by Capt William Matson to supply fuel for a pioneer shipping fleet, agreed to sell producing and reserve properties to Tidewater Oil Co and Pan American Oil Co for about 362 million dollars. The deal ends Honolulu Oil's existence as an independent producer, as crude prices fall and imports rise. Stockholders expect roughly 100 dollars per share for 2,748,000 outstanding shares.

Leif Erickson SAN Francisco William Matson Matson California Honolulu Oil Corp America Alaska Canada Wilmington Del Tidewater Oil Co Pan American Oil Co Standard Oil Ind Honolulu Oil Honolulu Tidewater Pan American Oil L. A. Cranson

Realtors Hear Parsons at Middletown luncheon

LeRoy Parsons of Columbus, executive vice president of the Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards, will speak at the Middletown Real Estate Board luncheon at noon tomorrow in the Manchester Motor Inn. He will discuss attaining professional real estate status during a joint session with the salesmen's division.

LeRoy Parsons Columbus Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards Middletown Real Estate Board Manchester Motor Inn Parsons U. S. Air Force National Association of Real Estate Boards

Sweet Adelines Set Guest Night at Six Mile House

The Seven Hills Chapter, 1961 Regional Chorus champions, hosts guest night on October 25 1961 at 8 30 p m at Six Mile House Colerain and Blue Rock Roads Cincinnati Anyone may contact Martha Baltz Middletown Rt 1 or Jean Franic 04 Hull Ave Entertainment by Seven Hills Chorus and the Mello- Dears Piperettes and Grace Notes quartets

Seven Hills Sweet Adelines, Inc Six Mile House Colerain Blue Rock Roads Cincinnati Martha Baltz Middletown

Thieves loot W. T. Grant Co. store in Hamilton burglary

Weekend burglars climbed a fire escape to the Grant Co. at 343 High St. in Hamilton, forced a metal door, used an electric drill to break the safe, and took about 82,500 in cash and valuables. Police reported no injuries.

Hamilton W. T. Grant Co High St

Fire damages police cruiser on S Verity Parkway

A short circuit under the hood of a 1959 city police cruiser at S Verity Parkway and Hanover Avenue caused a fire yesterday. Firemen said the blaze did 25 damage. The occupant was identified as Sgt. Larry White.

S. Verity Parkway Hanover Avenue I Firmen Larry White

Father Accused Of Letting Son Get Dead Drunk

In Lebanon a 32 year old father faces drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges after his 10 year old son found a wine bottle in the car, drank it, and was later found in a ditch by police. The boy was taken to Middletown Hospital. Police confirm details were unclear due to all parties drinking heavily.

Lebanon South Lebanon John Taylor Wayne T. Breeze Tom Cole Middletown Hospital Breeze

Annexation Petition Filed for Trenton Expansion

Hamilton Butler County commissioners received and referred to County Engineer Jesse H. Pochard a petition to annex 27.88 acres to Trenton. Presented by John W. Thomas on behalf of the village, the land lies south and east of current limits near the new school and is owned by Herbert Martin.

Hamilton Butler County Jesse H. Pochard Trenton John W Thomas Trenton Council Herbert Martin

Arrow Order Elects Officers

New officers for the Order of the Arrow include John Dechant chief Lee Dennis chieftain Kent Dils secretary treasurer Mike Bessel historian and Mike Johnson sergeant at arms. The election was held at Camp Hook Sunday. Plans for the coming area 4 0 conference at Camp Hook and plans for a Christmas party also were discussed.

Order of the Arrow Boy Scout Honorary John Dechant Lee Dennis Kent Dils Mike Bessel Mike Johnson Camp Hook

YMCA Hobby Class Schedule Opens Tonight and Tomorrow

The YMCA hobby series offers bridge instruction tonight at 7 30 and tailoring class tomorrow night at 7 30. Dorothy Nein will teach bridge with six additional students. Lucille Tannreuther will instruct tailoring with two students.

YMCA Dorothy Nein Will Leach Bridge Lucille Tannreuther

Boy shows bicycle to parents. seller reports missing return

Police report Alvin Schrock, 92 Crawford St., had a boy's bicycle for sale. A boy looked at it and will show it to his parents before purchase. Schrock says the bike has not been returned. Vandals slashed two seats on Harry Phillips's auto at 2804 Tytus Ave and damaged a storm door at 2010 Wilbraham Rd with a corn cob. Burglars entered the Commercial Building at 65 S Main St by prying a rear fire escape door. nothing missing, damage about $40.

Alvin Schrock Crawford St Schrock Harry Phillips Tytus Ave Wilbraham Road S .Main St

Auto theft report names Darrell Young owner of 1955 model car

George Pickett of 1104 4th Ave reports a 1955 model car owned by Darrell Young of E&R Motors was stolen while being repaired.

George Pickett 4Th Ave Darrell Young E&r Motors

Bigger Police Forces Seen Traffic Solution

Cleveland AP report says Ohio cities must grow police strength to curb traffic woes as motor vehicles surge. J Grant Keys Ohio Highway Safety director notes funds are needed. traffic deaths fell 15 percent. He laments eroding respect for authority after a Cleveland officer was pistol whipped amid a robbery investigation. The Ohio Association of Police Chiefs convention wraps up.

Cleveland J. Grant Keys Ohio Department of Highway Safety Keys

Teacher Elected New Pastor at Carlisle LDS Church

Carl Ashbaugh a Carlisle Junior High School teacher was elected by the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints congregation to succeed Claude Barker as pastor. Barker will serve as counselor and in church roles. Ashbaugh and Osborn led the finance committee with others named to church offices. Ashbaugh has taught in Carlisle since 1956 and holds degrees from Ohio University Miami University and studies at Graceland College Ohio State University.

Carl Ashbaugh Carlisle Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Claude Barker Barker Ashbaugh Charles Osborn Wesley Loyd Chuch Ruth Helsinger Howard Blevins Young Peoples Joyce Eric Brent Graceland College Independence Ohio University Athens Ohio State University Columbus Miami University Oxford

October Anniversary Guests at Golden Age Club Meeting

The Golden Age Club to honor members with October birthdays and wedding anniversaries at a meeting tomorrow in the Civic Association building Girl Scout room at 1 40 p.m. Among those listed are Mr and Mrs Grover Deaton of 321 Crawford St who wed 45 years ago October 21.

Golden Age Club Grover Deaton Crawford St Girl Scout Room Civic Association

McElroy and lawmakers honored for anti gambling laws

Atty. Gen. Mark McElroy and 11 state legislators will be saluted at the Ohio Association of Police Chiefs conference in Cleveland for helping enact three strict anti gambling bills. Akron Police Chief Harry G. Whiddon will present plaques to McElroy and the 11 sponsors from both chambers.

Cleveland Mark McElroy Ohio Association of Police Chiefs Ohio Akron Harry G. Whiddon Association McElroy House Senate Roger Cloud R-Logan Edmund G. James Robert E. Stockdale Richard M. Christiansen D-Richland Richard Nye Summit David T. Matin Cuyahoga William W. Tait R-Cuyahoga C. Stanley Mechem R-Athens Fred L. Hoffman R-Hamilton Kenneth F. Berry R-Coshocton Eugene J. Sawicki D-Cuyahoga

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Sue Ingham Forrest Crawford Wilson Mem Lorial C. E. Wintringham Woodside Cemetery Memorial Home Benton Goodloe Jr Mrs Carol Woodland Amiel C. Klapper Josephine Klein Garden Ave Stephen's Church Cine Catherine Brannon St. Stephen’s Church William Ayers Cincinnati Brookville Road Helena Melcher Second St Servici Tot Tiiatls -Weigel Crawford Morris Brookville Road Young Ruby C. Wright Ludlow St Webb Phillipena Hartman S. Seventh St Elizabeth H. Kessling S. Monument Ave Llanfair P.G St. Mary's Church St. Tsilio’s Meloy Leffler Finest Funeral Home AIR Ambulance Service National Sweet Adelines Grant Short West Berlin Arrow Order Lucille Oliver Emma Stults Blevins Leonard Barker Osborn Victor Thomas Emma and Mary Stults Agers State Farm Steve Hill N. Verity State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Bloomington If The Barnitz Bank
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