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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1969

Page

2

Father of Mary Jo Kopechne Speaks on Chappaquiddick Case

In Wilkes Barre Joseph Kopechne describes his daughter’s death and the Chappaquiddick incident as he testifies in a legal fight over the nine witnesses. He expresses belief in no autopsy, recalls how the body was handled, and notes the ongoing, draining court process.

Kopechne Berkeley Heights N.J Mary Jo Edward M. Kenner Mary Jo Kopechne Chappaquiddick Larksville Massachusetts Joseph A.ered Margaret Carroll Kapeche

D A Denies He Said Autopsy Not Necessary

Wilkes barre AP Atty Edmund Dinis testified denying he told Dr Mills an autopsy was unnecessary in the Kopechne case. He aimed to exhume for an autopsy to aid an inquest while the body had already been buried in Larksville.

Wilkes-Barre Edmund Dinis Dinis Mary Jo Kopechne Edward M. Kennedy Chappaquiddick Island Miss Kopechne Pennsylvania Larksville Bernard C. Brominski Common Pleas Court Donald R. Mills Dukes County Mass Mills Joseph F. Flanagan Joseph A. Kopechne Berkeley Heights N.J

Rain Soaked Streets Tied to Franklin Accident Injuring Two

Wet streets in Franklin contributed to an afternoon crash injuring two Warren County residents who were not hospitalized. Delores A. Burge 39 of Waynesville Rt. 2 was charged with failure to maintain assured clear distance. Coffey 26 of Carlisle was the other driver. Damages totaled about 600 dollars. Another crash at Second and Main caused 650 dollars in damage with no injuries. Sloan 19 of Greeley Colorado was cited for running a red light.

Franklin Delores A. Burge Waynesville Dalton Ave Carlisle Burge Second Maine Johnny Wade Sloan Greeley Colo Myrtle Fugate Pennyroyal Road

Deaths and Funerals in Butler County and Nearby Areas

Charles Riddell Sr. 86 of 8329 Keister Road died at Middletown Hospital after a stay since Oct 16. Survived by wife Iva, children Charles Jr Bets Walton Edwin, siblings, and four grandchildren. Services Thursday 2 p.m. at McCoy Lesfer with Rev. Howell. burial Germantown Cemetery. visitation 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home. Also notes on Ossian Johnson and several Butler County death notices with church services and memorials listed.

Charles Riddell Charles Riddell Sr Keister Road Middletown Hospital Riddell Crystal Tissue Co Iva Betty Walton Middletown Charles Jr Franklin Edwin Germantown Cecil Garland Urbana Ill Cora Hurst Dayton McCoy- Lesfer James Howell Germantown Cemetery

Mrs Eva Harris 69 Waynesville Dies at Nursing Home

Private service for Eva Harris of Waynesville Rt 3 will be Thursday at Hetrick Funeral Home Dayton with burial in Memorial Park Dayton. She died at 2 am yesterday at Hiltop Nursing Home Dayton. Survived by step daughter Fairlee Shaw of Franklin and step son William Harris of Franklin, seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Waynesville Eva Harris

Roger B Johnson Graveside Rites Set in Germantown

Graveside services for Roger B Johnson formerly of Germantown and Dayton are planned. The obituary notes he passed away recently and was connected to Germantown. Funeral arrangements are to be announced.

Germantown Roger B. Johnson Dayton

Crash Kills Cook's Father in Head-On Collision

Barton Cook 52 of Chillicothe, father of Cincinnati Bengals QB Greg Cook, died last night after driving the wrong way on U S 23 and hitting a Highway Patrol car. The patrolman was injured but not seriously.

Circleville Barton Cook Chillicothe Cincinnati Bengals Greg Cook Cook U.S. 23

Monroe Chamber Sponsors Candidate Forum Tomorrow

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce hosts a Know Your Candidates party at 7 30 P M in Seven Dolors Church Assembly Hall. Each candidate has three minutes to speak followed by a Q A session. Harold Callahan leads the event replacing the usual PTO meeting.

Monroe Chamber of Commerce Seven Dolors Church Harold Callahan Lemon Township Reed Banks Ed Evans Stanley L. Lewis Donald B. Linkous Donald Dobbs Charles Oakley Seth Johnston William Lubberger Kirk Strodtbeck William B Sanders Jr

Madison DECA Candidate Nominated at Oxford Campus Meeting

Madison High School student Pat Thorpe daughter of Mr and Mrs Amos Thorpe was among four candidates for District 12 DECA chairman during a morning meeting at Miami University Oxford Campus. About 325 students from 3 area high schools attended seeking leadership in distributive education.

Pat Thorpe Amos Thorpe Franklin-Madison Road Madison High School Oxford Miami University

Community meeting calendar for Middletown week

Listings show multiple local groups scheduling meetings from Monday to Wednesday. Highlights include Maison Lions Cub at Madison High School at 6 30 p m Sertoma Club in Manchester City government sessions at 7 p m Board of Education 7 30 p m and IOOF activities in Miami Township at 8 p m plus several civic clubs and veterans groups with varying venues.

Maison Lions Madison Hah Sertoma Cu Manchester Butler County Civic City Commision City Buiding Board of Education IOOF Miami Lodge Monroe Ioof Maple Park Pto American Citizens Club S. Broad Middletown Grocers & Meat Dealers Chatterdine Sportsmen’s Club Bpoe Lodge Elktones Elks Temple Fee Lodge Eagles Hall Alcoholics Anonymous Middletown Business and Professional Association Booth Drugs Board of Realtors Traders Club Tee’s Mary Etta Legion Home Middletown Camera Club Civic Association

Dancer Janet Boyd Gets Help For Eye Surgery

Las Vegas performer Astrodella Janet Boyd needed urgent eye surgery after a hereditary condition and accident risking blindness. Dancers, musicians, and friends contributed to cover about 500 of the 5,000 dollar bill, with 160 from fellow dancers and 100 from the orchestra, aiding her recovery at home.

Mike Doan Las Vegas Astrodella Janet Boyd Howard Hughes Silver Slipper Janet

Burglars Hit Stores In Franklin

Burglars struck Thirkield's clothing store and George Bundick's Golden Horseshoe in Franklin overnight Sunday. Thirkield's loss was clothing valued at 125 dollars with eight pants pairs and two jackets taken. Bundick's loss totaled 77 dollars, mainly 15 cartons of cigarettes and minor groceries and cash. Police theorize intruders hid inside after closing. Bundick cited a forced back door.

Franklin Thirkield George Bundick Thirkeld’s Manny Brill Thirkield’s Bundick

Jordan Starts Army Training For Students

In Amman compulsory military training begins for all high school students. Education Minister Zoukan Hindawi states the program will help remove the enemy's occupation and domination by force.

Amman Jordan Zoukan Hindawi Israel

Middletown Officer Speaks to Mothers Group on Child Safety

Sgt. Russell L. Dwyer of the Middletown Police Department will address the Mothers Group at the preschool story hour Thursday at 10 am. He will discuss Personal Safety and the Young Child in the Vartry Community Room and invites area adults to attend.

Russell L. Dwyer Middletown Vbtary

Local Births And Dismissals Chronicle Area Homes

Mr. and Mrs. Larry McCain announce a 2016 birth on Grand Ave. A boy. Mr. and Mrs. Danny Tucker report a baby boy in West Chester yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Prichard welcome a girl in Franklin yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Strickland disclose a boy in Lebanon today. Out of town Seaman J C Reed and Mrs. Reed report a daughter Oct 20 Bremerton Naval Hospital maternal and paternal grandparents listed. Hospital dismissals include several residents by name from Woodside to Franklin and Lebanon.

Larry McCain Grand Ave Danny Tucker West Chester Jack Prichard Franklin Fred Strickland Lebanon J.C Keith Reed Bremerton Wash Naval Hospital Roger Wagner Oxford State Road Buell Reed Carson Road Monroe

Community Players To Meet In Middletown

The newly formed Community Players of Middletown Inc plans to outline objectives and activities at a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Dave Finkelman Auditorium. Howard B. Phillips president says membership is open to anyone in the community. Jeckin Lane and Carlisle residents will discuss the first production The 20th Mission with auditions starting November 10.

Community Players of Middletown Inc Dave Finkelman Community Players Howard B. Phillips Malcolm Sedam Middletown Miami University Ralph DeBoard Franklin Robert J. Ryan Com Robert Ryan Munity Players Jeckin

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