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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1966

Page

2

Mary Frances Parker Dunsmoor 53 dies at Wright AFB hospital

Mrs Mary Frances Parker Dunsmoor 53 a native Middletownian died at 4 30 am at Wright AFB base hospital Surviving husband Walter a daughter Miss Susan Dunsmoor of Dayton and two brothers Stewart Parker Hamilton Otto Parker Cincinnati Services 2 pm Wednesday Wilson Memorial Home Burial Woodside Cemetery Private services 10 am Wednesday McCoy Leffler Funeral Home no visitations Memorial fund Christ Methodist Church in lieu of flowers

Mary Dunsmoor Mary Frances Parker Dunsmoor Wright Afb Dunsmoor Middletown Walter Navy Susan Dunsmoor Dayton Stewart Parker Hamilton Otto Parker Cincinnati Wilson Memorial Home Woodside Cemetery Memorial Home iMcCoy-Leffler Kent Morehead Memorial Fund Christ Methodist Church

Services and burial for Mrs Mabelle Fitzgerald

Mrs Fitzgerald age 82 dies in San Bernardino California and services will be held tomorrow in Bloomington California. She worked twelve years at Middletown Hospital and was a Christ Methodist Church member. Survivors include two sons Howard and Richard six grandchildren and five great grandchildren all in California.

Mabelle Fitzgerald J. F. Seibold Sr Middletown Bloomington Calif Fitzgerald San Bernadino Middletown Hospital Christ Methodist Church Howard Richard California

Mrs Naomi McLaughin Dies After Long Illness

Naomi McLaughin aged 67 of 1809 Carolina Street died at 930 am yesterday at Grand View Hospital Dayton after an extended illness. Survived by husband Lawrence a son Robert of Trotwood two brothers Earl and Simon Farquer of Middletown and Gaylor Farquer of Apopka Fla and two grandchildren.

Naomi McLaughin Carolina St Grandview Hospital Dayton Lawrence Robert of Trotwood Earl Simon Farquer Middletown Gaylor Farquer Apopha, Fla

Funeral services for Jill Proffitt planned at Church of the Ascension

Services are set for 10 30 a m tomorrow at the Church of the Ascension for seven month old Jill Renee Proffitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Dewey Proffitt of 305 Fulton Lane The Rev John Baker will officiate Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery The infant died at 1015 p m Saturday at Children s Hospital Cincinnati after a four week hospitalization Survivors include the parents a brother Skip and three sisters Lisa Luke and Kristi paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs James Proffitt Middletown maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Jacob Huff Middletown Arrangements are by Wilson Memorial Home There will be no visitations

Jill Renee Proffitt Dewey Proffitt Fulton Lane Church of the Ascension John Baker Woodside Cemetery Childrens Hospital Cincinnati Skip Lisa Luke Kristi James Profffitt Middletown Jacob Huff Willson

Attendant Sought For Questioning In Cigarette Stamp Loss

Police sought an attendant at Clark Service Station on N Verity Park Way for questioning in the disappearance of 35350 packs of cigarettes and 65000 trading stamps. A second attendant Robert Woodward reported for work at 10 p.m. yesterday. A cabinet lock was pried and a rear storeroom telephone left off the hook.

Clark N. Verity Parkway Robert Woodward

Monroe PTO to discuss Parent Teacher Communication

Monroe Elementary School PTO schedules its monthly meeting for Thursday at 7 30 p m The discussion will be moderated by Rev Ronald Boyer superintendent of Mt Pleasant Home Monroe and by Opal Sproul of Miltonville with Pearlie Halsey of Pomeroyton Ky also involved Arrangements are incomplete at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home

Monroe Elementary School PTO Ronald Boyer Mt. Pleasant Home Monroe Opal Sproul Miltonville Pearlie Halsey Pomeroyton Ky Joseph R. Baker & Sons Funeral Home

Services for Jack Shelander at Thomas Funeral Home

Jack Shelander 52 former Middletown resident died Saturday at Christ Hospital Cincinnati. Services set at Thomas Funeral Home Madisonville with burial in Vine Street Cemetery. Friends may call today 5 to 9 p.m. at 4418 Whetsel. Survived by wife Effie six children two brothers and a sister.

Jack Shelander Otto Long Sr Middletown Thomas Funeral Home Madisonville Vine Street Cincinnati Shelander Mariemont Christ Hospital Effie

Middletown Man Clyde Spencer Dies at 66

Clyde Spencer 66 of 407 Cribb Street died after arriving at Middletown Hospital at 11 58 p.m. Saturday in failing health. A 1958 retiree from Raymond Bay Co he was born in Morgan County Kentucky and lived in Middletown 50 years. Survived by wife Martha three sons Robert in Thailand Douglas Franklin Ind Randall Middletown four daughters Reena Jessie Cherrie all at home.

Clyde Spencer

Franklin Woman Grace Breeden Clark Dies in Dayton

Grace Breeden Clark 72 died 2:30 p.m. yesterday at Dickinson Rest Home Dayton after living at 520 Middle Stown Pike. Survived by sisters Lulu Barrett Ada Landers of Franklin and brothers Elmer Breeden Independence Ky Harry Breeden Anderson Ind. Services 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Eaton Funeral Home Rev Robert Brown officiating. Burial Woodhill Cemetery. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

Franklin Grace Clark Dickinson Rest Dayton Middlestown Pike Lulu Barrett Ada Landers Ttwo Brothers Elmer Breeden Independence, Ky Harry Breeden Anderson Ind Eaton Funeral Home Robert Brown Woodhill Cemetery Funeral Home

Local Obituaries Arrive With Service Details

Mrs. Helen Bertsch 64 of 550 Emerson Ave. to have service 1 p.m. tomorrow Webb. Mrs. Lillie Berger 81 formerly of 417 Fair Ave. service today Webb. George Johnson 92 of 2380 Hamilton Middletown Road Requiem High Mass today St Stephens Church. Mrs. Dorothea Smith 55 of 1925 Parkamo Ave. services 10 a.m. tomorrow Brown Dawson.

Helen Bertsch Emerson Ave Webb Lillie Berger Fair Ave George Johnson Hamilton-Middletown Road St. Stephen’s Church Dorothea Smith Parkamo Ave Brown-Dawson

Witnesses Emphasize Peace Theme at Middletown Bible Meet

The three day Jehovah's Witnesses Bible gathering in Middletown ended Sunday with peace as its central topic. Frank Spacil of the Watchtower Society warned that earth remains in conflict despite the United Nations and other peace efforts, noting 21 years since WWII ended and ongoing violence. The convention also addressed youth challenges and defending the mind against godless influences.

Jehovah's Witnesses Middletown Frank Spacil Watchtower Society United Nations

Eagle Scout Awards To Be Given Tuesday

Two Henderson brothers Donald 16 and Kenneth 17 will receive Eagle Awards at a Tuesday court of honor at First Presbyterian Church in Middletown. Both are active in Troop 1 and have attended Camp Hooks and numerous camporees while earning the Order of the Arrow. Kenneth attends Miami University extension. Donald is a Middletown High sophomore and junior assistant scoutmaster.

First Presbyterian Church Donald Kenneth Henderson Leonard Henderson Jr Heinkley Road Harry Holiday Mound Builders Area Council Hooks Order of the Arrow Middletown High School Daniel Boone First United Line Tulip Tree Trace Sil/Presbyterian Church Jim Wilver Moccassin Muskhagen Ison Kenneth Camp Hooks Miami University Extension Middletown Salenho Area

Ten Groups To See School Slide Show

The Better Schools Committee schedules ten meetings this week to promote a 7.49 mill school tax levy. Each event features slides by local presenters, with speakers from organizations including New Era Baptist Church and various PTOs, staggered across Mayfield, Creekview, Taft, and other venues.

Better Schools Committee Mayfield School Library Bill Riggs John Slamka Jerry Brown New Era Baptist Church Young St Howard Cromwell

Police Briefs of Local Arrests and Juvenile Referrals

William H. Dennis, 45, of 1320 Columbia Ave, was arrested at 9 30 a.m. Saturday on Manchester Avenue and charged with driving while intoxicated. Two youths aged 16 and 17 were referred to juvenile authorities after reportedly taking a car battery in the 2000 block of Pearl Street. Dale T. Oliver, 19, of 4716 Primrose Lane, was arrested at the Fireman’s Club on Carmody Blvd late Saturday and charged with lacking a dancing permit. Five youths aged 15 to 17 were arrested yesterday for egg-throwing at Dick Yost’s home, 1927 Erie Ave. they were released to their parents.

William H. Dennis Columbia Ave Manchester Avenue Pearl Street Dale T. Oliver Primrose Lane Fireman's Club Carmody Blvd Dick Yost Erie Ave

Ohioan Killed In rollover on I 75 near Pontiac

David R. Silver, 21, of Shaker Heights Ohio, was killed early Sunday when his car left I 75 east of Pontiac and rolled over. The crash details indicate a single vehicle accident with fatal injuries. State police investigated at the scene.

Pontiac, Mich David R. Silver Shaker Heights Ohio Pontiac

Jury Sequestration Question in Sheppard Case

Cleveland judge weighs locking eight men and four women in nightly seclusion during Samuel H. Sheppard murder retrial amid extensive media coverage. Defense argues sequestering is needed for a fair trial after prior appellate rulings and a Supreme Court emphasis on news coverage.

Cleveland Ohio Common Pleas Court F. Lee Bailey Sheppard Marilyn U.S. Supreme Court

Four Twirlers Win Honors at baton contests

Middletown and Franklin youths earned top placings in USTA baton twirling events held Saturday. Linda Sue Howard claimed first in advanced division for 16 and older. Lu Ann Evans took second in advanced solo and strutting for ages 13 14. Rhonda Sue Napier won first with advanced 10 year olds at Miamisburg High School. Cheryl Longworth earned first in advanced baton twirling for age six and under at the Halloween festival.

Middletown Franklin USTA Wayne High School Fairborn Miamisburg Linda Sue Howard E. Fourth St Lu Ann Evans Gideon Road Rhonda Sue Napier Woodlawn Ave Miamisburg i High School Cheryl Longworth

Rotary Talk on Funeral Services Today at Manchester Inn

William E. Riggs secretary treasurer of Riggs Funeral Home Inc will address the Rotary Club at the Manchester Motor Inn tomorrow at noon on A Look at Funeral Services Today. Doug McCabe serves as program chairman.

William E. Riggs The Riggs Funeral Home, Inc Rotary Club Manchester Motor Inn Doug McCabe

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