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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1963

Page

13

Twirling champion Candy Bailey earns NBTA top honor

Candy Bailey 13 of McKinley Junior High won grand champion baton twirler of the day at NBTA contest in La Porte. She also took first in her age group, hoop twirl, and a twirling duet with Desi Harsh. Bailey has 67 trophies in two years and competes nationally next January in St Paul. She belongs to Shirley's T-Birds, Black Diamond, and is a McKinley Majorette with DAR history award last year.

Candy Bailey Bert Bailey Dave Bailey 16Th Ave NBTA la Porte Middletown Candy Desi Harsh Desi. 14 Harold Harsh McKinley Junior High School St. Paul Minn Shirley Black Diamond McKinley

La Porte Contest Winners Named in Pupil Division

In the annual La Porte event pupils placed with Regina Jackson securing fourth in 10-year-old advanced ing, second in advanced fancy strutting, and third in her age division for solo routine. Desi Harsh won first in her age group for solo routine and fourth in two-baton.

la Porte Regina Jackson Desi Harsh

Smoldering Blaze Damages Two-Story House in Mayfield

Fire heavily damaged five rooms of Marshall Pergram's eight room residence at 421 Lewis St after smoldering for hours. Fire chief Euclid Pearce Jr. cited an oil furnace as the heat source origin with cause undetermined. Neighbors alerted authorities at 9 10 p m as flames emerged from a vent in the foundation and 19 firemen remained on scene until 11 10 p m.

Marshall Pergram Lewis St Pergrams Kentucky Mayfield Euclid Pearce Jr Pearce

Pay Envelopes Recovered and Quick Police Busts

Police nabbed four youths aged 13 to 17 after they stole pay envelopes totaling 325.13 from the Colonial Theater at 57 S. Main St. Entries were via an emergency exit and a file cabinet. They also confessed to Aug 13 vending machine theft worth 69.20 and police later caught two men at 811 Lincoln St attempting to pry a cigarette machine.

Lincoln St Donald Edward Wilkinson 17Th Ave Theodore R Brown

Israel Denounces Demonstrations at Mission Schools

Israel's cabinet endorsed Prime Minister Levi Echkoi's condemnation of protests at mission schools in Jerusalem Haifa and Jaffa. Police were instructed to prosecute offenders and curb unlawful gatherings. Around 115 youths were arrested across Jerusalem Haifa and Tel Aviv in relation to the demonstrations.

Jerusalem Israel Levi Echkoi Haifa Jaffa St. Joseph Convent Tel Aviv

The General Draws Crowd in Cincinnati Visit

Cincinnati residents lined up Sunday to glimpse The General, the Civil War locomotive captured near Atlanta in 1862. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad restored the engine for public appearances, five days in Cincinnati ending Wednesday, after a prior planned visit was canceled due to a drive pipe blowout.

Cincinnati Atlanta Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Storm Hits New Delhi Kills Several In Heavy Rain

A wind and rain storm struck New Delhi injuring 12 and killing at least 3. The Weather Bureau reported about 7 inches of rain as the storm swept the capital Sunday into today.

New Delhi Weather Bureau

Vandals Damage Amanda Junior High School

Sheriff's deputies report Amanda Junior High School was broken into with a shattered window two classroom doors pried and a damaged desk. Principal estimates total damage around 20 dollars. A separate report notes two hub caps stolen from a convertible at the Sports Bowl on Main Street valued at 30 dollars.

Amanda Junior High School Sheriff's Larry Sexton Amity Lane Middletown Rt. 3 S. Main St

Franklin Man Shot During Fight

Franklin man Norman Wallace 25 was shot under the left arm in an altercation at The Corral 4000 Tytus Ave. John Fugate 38 was identified as the shooter and held for investigation. James Sorrell Jr. 35 and R C Fugate 33 were arrested on concealed weapons charges. Both incidents were tied to the same case.

Norman Wallace Seventh St Franklin Middletown Hospital Corral Tytus Ave Wallace John Fugate Broad St Mercy Hospital James Strell Jr Fiesta Way R. C. Fugate Pershing Ave

Robbery reported on Crawford and Woodlawn Streets

Charles Morningstar of 1300 Reynolds Ave. told police two men knocked him down at Crawford and Woodlawn and robbed him of $20. Alice Kennedy, 26, of 2426 Sheridan Ave., was arrested at the Rebel Inn on a charge of disorderly conduct.

Charles Morningstar Reynolds Ave Crawford Street Woodlawn Avenue Alice Kennedy Sheridan Ave Rebel Inn

State Patrol arrests multiple for drunk driving and disturbances

The State Patrol jailed J. T. Ray 33 of 1604 Woodlawn Ave on Rt 122 at 4 10 am for driving while intoxicated. Vernon Bond 1606 Woodlawn Ave reported auto theft near Woodlawn and Garfield St. Roger Griffin 18 of 66 Olive St Franklin and Jerry Coffey 18 of Wilson Dr Franklin plus a 16 year old were charged with disorderly conduct at the Country Kitchen early yesterday. Ronald Longworth 31 of 201 S Marshall Rd arrested on Main St at 1 45 am for driving while intoxicated.

State Patrol J. T. Ray Woodlawn Ave Vernon Bond Woodlawn and Garfield Street Roger Griffin Olive St. Franklin Jerry Coffey Wilson Franklin Country Kitchen Jim Slifer Jefferson Road Ronald Longworth S. Marshall Road S. Main Street

Early English Notes Trace Horseshoes and Nails to BC Sixth Century

The earliest known written references link horseshoes and nails to England in the sixth century BC. This note highlights early metalworking and equine gear origins, noting that such items appear in ancient records from that period.

B. C England

Co-Owner of Moving Firm Killed in Crash on S Main Street

Joseph W. Rich, 25, co-owner of Rich Bros Moving Co, died at Middletown Hospital after a high speed crash on S Main Street. He was thrown from the car and died of multiple injuries. the death marks the city’s fourth traffic fatality of 1963. Rich, born in Middletown, leaves a wife Loretta, two daughters Debra Lynn and Barbara Jean, a son Joseph William Jr, his mother Mrs Homer Rich, and sister Mrs Phyllis Lovejoy. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at McCoy Leffler Funeral Home with burial in Woodside Cemetery. Friends may visit tomorrow.

Joseph W. Rich Manhattan St Rich Brothers Moving Co S. Main Street Rich Middletown Hospital S. Main St. Main Middletown Eugene Rich Bros Loretta Budell Debbie Lynn Barbara Jean Joseph William Jr Homer Rich Phyllis Lovejoy McCoy-Leffler Herschel Caudill Burt Woodside Cemetery

Five Injured In Carlisle Accidents Across Two Crashes

Carlisle police reported two accidents injuring five people. Gloria Hendrickson 17 sustained back contusions and abrasions after an early morning crash. On Day ton Oxford Road Audrey Diver 36 John Diver 5 Debrah Diver 8 and Bernice Phillips 67 suffered facial arm and nose contusions and abrasions and were treated or released by Middletown Hospital.

Carlisle Gloria Hendrickson Franklin Middlestown Hospital Dayton - Oxford Road Audrey Diver Forest Ave John Diver Debrah Diver Middletown Hospital Bernice Phillips Park Sr

Dayton Firm Reports Nine Month Profits Rise

Consoli dated profits of the Dayce Corp. reached 2,781,350 dollars for the nine months ended July 31. Earnings were 2.11 dollars per share versus 1,609,48 dollars or 1.20 dollars per share for the prior year.

Dayton, Ohio Dayce Corp

Eight Injured In City Accidents Report

City police investigated four of five accidents yesterday leaving eight injured. Among the injured were Selma Curtis and Phillips Curtis from 4421 Roosevelt Ave in a four car crash on First Avenue at 8 02 p m. Moore of 2501 Elmor Place was cited for following too closely. Dawn Ave a passenger on Taylor s motorcycle sustained contusions. Gerald Farmer and Mary Naegele were bruised in a separate two car collision on Yankee Road. Nora Banks and Ronald Tipell, plus passenger Daniel Brewer were treated for injuries on Verity Parkway and Dayton area roads. Police cited Brewer for permitting an unlicensed driver.

Middletown Hospital First Avenue Selma Curtis Roosevelt Ave Phillips Curtis Mark R. Moore Elmor Place Eleanor Fruauff Main St Gerald Farmer Auburn St Mary E. Naegele Logan Ave Yankee Road Farmer Nora Faye Banks Dayton Ronald Lee Tipell North Ave Verity Parkway Daniel Brewer Miamisburg Tipell Brewer Earl J. Mause Hamilton David Byrd Jewell St Browning Street Byrd

Johnson lands in Iceland on goodwill tour stop

Vice President Lyndon B Johnson arrived in Reykjavik Iceland on a 10 hour leg of his goodwill tour of Scandinavia. The trip aims to strengthen Atlantic alliance ties as Johnson meets local officials and surveys Iceland as part of the Nordic visit.

Reykjavik Iceland Lyndon B Johnson Atlantic Alliance

Red Cross Seeks Volunteers For Three Service Areas

Middletown Area Chapter of the American Red Cross launches its annual drive inviting volunteers in three fields. Qualified drivers are sought for the motor service with Monday Wednesday Friday shifts transporting Gray Ladies to the Dayton VA Hospital. Gray Ladies volunteers also operate on the same schedule assisting veterans at the hospital. Instructors for care of the sick and injured are needed, with courses offered once per year at 125 S Main St. An orientation for new volunteers is set for Monday September 23 at 1 pm at the chapter house. Call GA 3 9233 for more information.

Middletown Middletown Area American Red Cross Joseph Ballard Red Cross Motor Service Red Cross Dayton Veterans Administration Hospital Dayton Veterans Adminstration Hospital Dayton Gray Ladies

Two Area Crashes Injure Two Drivers and Passenger

Two area accidents left two drivers and a passenger with injuries. Jon B. McCarty, 19, of Warren was rear ended while braking on Rt. 73 east of Oxford. Barbara Irene Boyd, 16, of Elwood St, struck McCarty and was hit by Carl Cockerham of Carlisle, a passenger was treated and released. Another crash on Franklin Trenton Rd near Rt. 122 left Judith Allen, 21, of Howe Road with head contusions after hitting a guy-wire and trees. the driver cited for reckless operation.

Oxford Jon B. McCarty Warren Barbara Irene Boyd Elwood St Carl Cockerham Dale Ave Carlisle Forest Dunn St Gideon Road Cockerham Middletown Hospital Patcmen Franklin - Trenton Road Rt. 122 Grover C. Allen Manchester Road Judith Allen Howe Road

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Twirler Colonial Theater Kenneth R. Duff Duff Sponsoring Henry C. Howard Hugh Butler Homer D. Leffler Joseph G. Peil Robert Ramsdell Kenneth R Pol. Pol. Adv Amanda W. B. Walker Wayne Gallup Singer Trenton Church of the Nazarene M. Wilson Franklin Man Sorrell Middletown Municipal Court 17Th Avenue Butler County Tri-County Ambulance Service Moore Dawn Ave Taylor Edgar E Knott Larry Taylor Middletown Rt Irene Johnson Wood U.S U. S. Self Service Union Sanitary HORA All Blue Cross Blue Shield MIT
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