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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1967

Page

15

Stock market opens with broad declines in brisk trading

Prices declined in early trading on Monday as losses outweighed gains. Pan American World Airways fell 4 at 25 percent, Union Carbide rose 3?4 at 47?4, Scientific Data slipped 4 at 121, Pittston Co. down 1 at 57?2, Hupp Corp. down 1? at 8? and National General off 2 at 19. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks dropped 9 to 324.7 on Friday.

NEW York Pan American World Airways Union Carbide Scientific Data Pittston Co Hupp Corp National General Associated Press

The Office Pessimist Sees Worst as Likely Outcome

The office pessimist argues he does not always expect disaster. He says he believes if the worst happens, it will happen to him personally.

Ohio apportionment plan amid constitutional amendments

Amended substitute proposes to rewrite Article I and XI of the Ohio Constitution to set up apportionment for the House and Senate. It details election terms, residency, district boundaries, and timing for the 1971 and 1981 cycles, with criteria on population ratios and subdivision boundaries.

Senate State of Ohio House of Representatives General Assembly United States House of Representives Supreme Court of Ohio Supreme Court of the United States 107Th General Assembly United States OF America State OF Ohio Ted W. Brown Secretary of State

Steel Truckers Strike Hangs Up Steel Shipments

Steel Magazine reports a nine week strike by 20,000 truckers is hampering shipments and storage, raising costs for steel producers. Youngstown deliveries run at 60 percent, mills stockpile thousands of tons, and interest charges mount on stored material. Ingot output rises to 2.5 million net tons. orders up in October. No 1 heavy melting scrap at $26.92 per gross ton.

Cleveland Steel Magazine Youngstown Weekly Journal of Metalworking Steel

Parked Autos Victims In 3 Accidents

Franklin police report three weekend incidents involving parked cars. A 1:10 a.m. Sunday crash shattered Mildred Graham’s 434 Spring Ave vehicle, causing $700 damage after a driver ran a stop sign. Brenda Riddell, 23, of Miamisburg, was cited for reckless operation after hitting a parked car on River Street and fleeing, later apprehended. A Dayton man, Charles Wells, 19, struck a parked car owned by Philip Keith of Greentown, Ind., with $100 damage to Wells' car and $125 to Keith’s. Total damage estimated at $1,250.

Franklin Mildred Graham Spring Ave Spring Pine Graham Brenda Riddell Miamisburg River Street William Rumpf N. River N. Main Bryant Dayton Indiana Charles J. Wells Philip Keith Greentown Ind Wells Jerry Sixth and Main Keith

Breakins Reported at Hiauselman Transportation Co

Police investigate four trucks at 125 Park St after seals were broken and entry gained Sunday. Three trucks were at the loading dock and one in the lot. Intruders also smashed a glass in an overhead door to access a loading area adjoining the office building. no entry to the office itself.

Hiauselman Transportation Co Park St

Fire runs report and two divorce notices from Butler County

Fire crews were called to 608 Mary Etta St at 6 38 a m for smoke with no fire or damage and to 2406 Superior Ave at 9 29 p m for leaves burning in a gutter possibly caused by a cigarette. Legal notices announce divorce petitions in Butler County Court cases 14418 and 14399 with deadlines in December and notices to respond.

Mary Etta St Superior Ave Frank Beecroft U.S.S Joseph T. Kiep Catherine A. Day Finkelman & Ross Jackie Patterson W. Central Buffton Indiana Shirley Patterson Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio

Two Ponies Killed In Genntown Accidents

Two ponies died in separate crashes on U S 42 near Genntown about a mile north of Lebanon this morning. One pony owned by Alfred Cloke Lebanon Rt 1 was hit at 555 am by a truck driven by David L Lauderback 28 Xenia and destroyed by the owner. The second pony, also believed owned by Cloke, was killed instantly by a car at about the same time near the same spot. the car driver's name was not released.

Lebanon Genntown Here U. S. 42 Ohio Alfred Cloke Lebanon Rt. 1 David L. Lauderback Xenia Cloke

Thief Loot Recovered Items Found Behind Home

Grover Crout reported to Butler County deputies that he found a portable television set a typewriter and a .22 caliber rifle in a ditch behind his Franklin Road home. Deputies indicated the items appeared stolen.

Grover Crout Trenton Franklin Road Butler County

Band Associates Meet Tuesday

Middletown High School Band Associates sponsor a concert by the U S Marine Corps Band on Nov 8. They will discuss ticket sales and other matters at a meeting tomorrow evening at 7:30 at Central School. A program will be presented by a vocal group from this year's MHS band camp.

Middletown High School Band Associates U. S. Marine Corps Band Central School MHS

Boys Lectured For Throwing Rocks At Caboose

Two 7 and 8 year old boys admitted to throwing rocks through a caboose window on an Armco hot metal train near the S Main Street crossing at Excello. Deputies placed them in parental care who pledged to cover the damage and discipline the boys.

Armco S. Main Street Excello Butler County

Industrial names and firms listed with financial ties

A roster of company names appears including Aeronca Preferred and Common stock, Black Clawson, Crystal Tissue Co, First National Bank, Midwest Indemnity, Sorg Paper, and Greene and Ladd. It notes membership in the New York Stock Exchange and references a Manchester Motor Inn with a GA contact line.

Aeronca Aeronca Prior Black Clawson Crystal Tissue Co First National Bank Midwest Indemnity Sorg Paper Sa Sorg Paper

Wishing Well A ERE Puzzle Message

A short King Features Syndicate puzzle from 1967 describes a numerically driven fortune message game. Players count letters in their first name, adjust by rules, then read the message from checked positions in a rectangle to reveal a fortune.

King Features Syndicate, Inc

Successful Investing Utilities Now Seem Cheapest Growth

Reader asks about retiring on Social Security and small investments. Advice outlines that $165 monthly Social Security plus existing investments could rise to about $200 with reallocations into 100 shares each of Wisconsin Electric Power and Iowa Public Service yielding 52 percent. Insurance proceeds could be placed in a straight life annuity for higher income.

J.E. A Wisconsin Electric Power Iowa Public Service

Welfare Conference In 2nd Day

Delegates from public and private social agencies began a second day of discussions at the Ohio Welfare Conference annual meeting in Toledo. Dr Irving M Rosen of Cleveland State Hospital gave Sunday remarks criticizing agency bureaucracy and the fading importance of individuals.

Toledo, Ohio Ohio Welfare Conference Irving M. Rosen Cleveland State Hospital Carl S. Stover Washington National Institute of Public Affairs Salvation Army J. Fletcher Agnew Mentor Ohio Welfare Denver White Rosen Dr. Rosen

Auto tools stolen from West Middletown Garage

Chester Williams based at 211 Front St West Middletown reported to Butler County deputies that tools totaling 1049 dollars were taken from his West Middletown Garage. Items missing include a floor jack a transmission jack portable motor tune up machine and a box of snap on tools.

Chester Williams Front St West Middletown Butler County

School Board to Discuss Planning Grant and Speakers

The Board of Education will discuss a federal planning grant and approve baccalaureate speakers during a regular meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. The board will also consider employment of several non certificated personnel.

Board of Education

Fire Destroys Trash Loading Cattle Truck Near I 75

A fire from burning trash damaged racks on a cattle truck on Tylersville Road near I 75. The truck driven by Sue Elliott dumped the load onto the highway before firefighters arrived, leaving only scorched racks to show for the $1,500 vehicle.

Hamilton Tylersville Butler County Sue Elliott Butler - Warren County Line Mason Skinner's Dump Union Township

Arrow Order Elects Fraley Chief at Camp Hook

Larry Fraley was elected chief at the annual Order of the Arrow meeting held yesterday at Camp Hook. Officers for one year include Tom Adams Gary Kuntz Russ Hurley Joe Beatty Eric Young Bruce Kimball Ted Miller and presiding lodge chief Jim Moore. A brief history was presented by Jimm Fay and John Moore gave a service committee report.

Larry Fraley Order of the Arrow Camp Hook Tom Adams Pokey Griffith Gary Kuntz Fort Ancient Russ Hurley Joe Beatty Sargent At - Arms Eric Young Bruce Kimball Ted Miller Jimm Fay John Moore Jim Moore

Vandals Break Window at Ritter's Carry Out

Vandalism reported at Ritter's Carry Out located at 2240 Carolina Street last night around 10 45 p m. A window was broken in the incident and no injuries were reported. Police are investigating and reviewing nearby surveillance footage for leads.

Ritter’s Carry Out Carolina St

Death notices and Vietnam casualty among Franklin area

Obituary notices list Gregory Lynn Brown of Franklin Madison Road Bel German town killed in action in Vietnam on Friday October 20. Funeral arrangements by McCoy Leffier. Also listed are Ruby E. Knepshield Garrett widow of Frank T Garrett and others with funeral details and calls.

Brown Spec Gregory Lynn Franklin Madison Rd Bel Germantown Viet Nam McCoy-Leffier Dial Garrett Ruby E Cameron Frank T Garrett Frank A Ruby G Earl Bonniville N. Heinkel Rd Middletown Middletown Hospital Fuldner Mortuary Arch St Cincinnati Mon Broadway

Thank You Notes Dear Sorrell Family Expresses Gratitude

In sorrow the family of Mr. Berry Sorrell thanks relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy and offerings. They name Rev. Jesse Mack Rev. S. Cousins Rev. Herbert Hart pallbearers floral donors and groups including Armco Ass and VFW Post for support and Bailey Funeral Home for handling the service.

Sorrell Berry Sorrell Jesse Mack Herbert Hart Armco Ass VFW Post Bailey Funeral Home

Funeral home listings and contact numbers

Local funeral homes and phone numbers listed including Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home and Riggs Funeral Home with respective contact lines, plus McCoy Leffler Funeral Home and Wilson Memorial Home and Schramm.

Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home Dial

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