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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1968

Page

2

Deaths And Funerals James D. Fields 41

James D. Fields 41 of 215 Crestview Drive Lebanon died Saturday at the VA Hospital Cincinnati. A World War II veteran and former Aeronca Corp employee, he is survived by his wife Edna three sons and five daughters a son and daughter in California and several relatives. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial in Lebanon Cemetery with graveside military rites by VFW Memorial Team. Friends may call Oswald Memorial Home Lebanon tomorrow 4 to 9 p.m.

James D. Fields Crestview Drive Lebanon Cincinnati Fields Aeronca Corp Edna Albert Gray California Denton James Fields Shirley Dominguez Linda Gandy Roxann Jeanene Pamela Dentonields Middletown Vernon Illinois David Gordon Gratis Darrell Nevada Annabelle Throwsburg Hamilton Lucille Eleton Ernestine Davis Betty Foster Georgia Brenda Olinger Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day] Saints Lebanon Cemetery VFW Memorial Team Association Oswald

Willis I Greene 74 West Carrollton

Willis I Greene 74 of West Carrollton died yesterday at Grandview Hospital Dayton after a short illness He was a retired farmer Survived by wife Rosa two sons Lloyd Elmer a daughter Nancy Myers three brothers three sisters and 11 grandchildren Funeral services set for 1 30 p m tomorrow at Swart Funeral Home burial in Evergreen Cemetery Visitation today 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m

West Carrollton Willis I. Greene Nellie Young Franklin Lessie Booth Germantown Swart Funeral Home Evergreen Cemetery Greene Grandview Hospital Dayton Rosa Lloyd Elmer Miamisburg Nancy Myers

Area Man's Rites Set Wednesday

Jim Mitchell 44 of 233 Church St. Somerville dies in a weekend Rt. 127 crash with a truck driven by Manford Smith of Hamilton. Services set 11 a.m. Wednesday at Somerville Pentecostal Church. burial in Somerville Cemetery. Survivors include wife Bessie three sons two daughters two grandchildren and his parents and siblings.

Somerville Jim Mitchell Church St Somerville Pentecostal Church Somerville Cemetery Inman Funeral Home Mitchell Rt. 127 Wayne Trace Road Manford Smith Hamilton Butler County Bessie Charles Fred Martie George Ruby) Webb Jeanette Walter Mitchell Manchester Hiram Robert Monroe Steve Shade Henson Cora Mitchell

Reverend George Parkein Service Details At Methodist Church

Dr George B Parkein retired WWI chaplain and Methodist minister will be honored with services at Christi Chapel tomorrow at 2 pm Burial follows at Woodland Cemetery Routsong Funeral Home will host visiting hours today from 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 pm Surviving are wife Mary and two sons George and Robert plus two sisters and three grandchildren.

First United Methodist Church Hamilton Wilmington Ohio United Methodist Conference Parkein Troy Washington Court House Dayton George B. Parkein Mary Christi George Robert United Methodist Church Woodland Routsong Parkern Franklin

Obituary Notices for Local Residents

Obituaries list several local deaths with service details. E Earl Dils aged 71 of Oxford. Pauline Weber 78 at 1069 South 13th Street. Hugh Dunlap 49 of 1160 Allen Avenue. Charles Stewart 62 of 131 Wilson Street. Edward Witteking 81 of 3880 Pleasant Avenue. Mrs Helen Loftus 70 formerly of 2635 Freeman Avenue with Requiem High Mass. Harry Tepker 67 of 715 Ross Avenue. Services and times noted as tomorrow or today at various churches and schools.

E. Earl Dils Oxford Ellerton Pauline Weber S. 13Th St Klaus-Wiegel Hugh Dunlap Allen Ave Webb Charles Stewart Wilson St Bethel Baptist Church Edward Witteking Pleasant Ave Zettler Helen Loftus Freeman Ave St. Ann’s Harry Tepker Ross Ave

October color TV and holiday shopping in town

The note urges readers in Ohio to embrace October colors and the new GE color television season, with displays at Goodyear Service Store. It highlights gifts from Pickwick Shoppe and Fenzele’s, plus Merriam Webster dictionaries, office supplies, drafting sets, and fashion from Norris and Roderer Shoes, all as preparations for Christmas and school.

Goodyear Broad and Manchester General Electric Pickwick Merriam-Webster Office Outfitters Dietzren Kohl-Noor Roderer Joyce

Youth Has 2 Accidents In 5 Hours

Rober O. Cathcart aged 17 of Maineville was a passenger in two weekend crashes within five hours. The first occurred on Mounts Road when a car driven by Michael R. Frederick swerved after a stuck gas pedal and struck a fence. In the second accident a seven passenger sports car driven by Robert M. Adams overturned after failing to negotiate a curve on Rt. 123. Adams was charged with excessive speed and suffered minor injuries.

Maineville Rober O. Cathcart Hopkins Road Mounts Road Coraddale Road Cathcart Michael R. Frederick Rt. 1 Robert M. Adams Rt. 48 Rt. 123 U.S. 22 Adams

Inn Looted By Intruders

Burglars broke into the Surfside Inn at 4303 Tytus Ave stealing about 90 dollars from a cash box a cash register and a bowling machine. Front door glass was broken to gain entry and a jukebox was not opened with keys found. L D Conley, said to live at the bar, discovered the crime upon returning about 8 30 a m.

Surfside Inn Tytus Ave L.D. Conley

Fire Destroys Barn on Drake Road in Lebanon

A barn on Drake Road burned yesterday with contents including 2,500 bales of hay and farm machinery. The adjacent barn and the house were saved. Owner Mada Ford of Dayton owns the farm. Ray Swarts, Warren County Fair Board president, manages the land. Neighbor Thomas Luttner reported the fire at 4 14 p m. Wayne county firefighters aided Lebanon, struggles with onlookers hindered access. Loss total not yet set.

Lebanon Drake Road Mada Ford Dayton Ray Swarts Warren County Fair Board Ford Thomas Luttner William Rainey

Local Twirlers Capture Firsts at NBTA Event

Two Middletown baton twirlers won top honors at Lan caster NBTA meet with Mona Hornbeck 14 taking first in 14-year-olds and Peggy Huening 15 winning the super advanced division. Cheryl Longworth 8 placed second in super advance. A separate USTA contest in New Carlisle saw Terri Kakaris 12 and Julie Lewis 8 finish first and second respectively, with Sherri Williams 5 taking second.

Middletown Baton NBTA Lancaster Mona Hornbeck Peggy Huening Cheryl Longworth New Carlisle Terri Kakaris Sherri Williams Julie Lewis

Fire injures 73 year old in Middletown Hospital

Fire responders rushed to a Middletown residence yesterday at 1 10 p m for Eva Nickell 73 of 114 N Grimes St found on the floor suffering breathing difficulties She was listed in serious condition at Middletown Hospital after the incident.

Eva Nickell N. Grimes St Middletown Hospital

Burglary Strips Home on Sherman Avenue Seizures

A purse containing $20 a credit card and a driver’s license was stolen from T G Marshall at 2600 Sherman Ave a burglar entered the home early Sunday through an unlocked window and took the items.

T.G. Marshall Sherman Ave

Injured Man Hospitalized After Car Jack Breaks

William Jackson, 59, of 1728 Carolina Street, is in fair condition at Middletown Hospital with head injuries from a jack breaking while he worked on his car Saturday. A previous report incorrectly said he refused hospitalization.

William Jackson Carolina St Middletown Hospital

Armco Names Garnett Supervisor Industrial Relations

Paul R Garnett was named supervisor industrial relations at Armco Steel Corp Middletown HQ by W T Maxwell. Garnett started at Armco in 1948 as a co op in Ashland Works, advanced to industrial engineer and senior roles, served in the Army, and later led personnel relations before his 1963 appointment. He has been active in Rotary and regional chambers.

Paul R. Garnett Armco Steel Corp Middletown W. T. Maxwell Garnett Company Armco Ashland Georgia Institute of Technology Army Ashland Works Rotary Ashland Chamber of Commerce Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Boyd County Heart Association

Weekend Traffic Crashes Leave Two Teens in Poor Condition

A 16 year old Hamilton boy Thomas G. Ashbrook and a 17 year old Hamilton girl Micheala Schick remained in poor condition Saturday at Mercy Hospital after crashes on New London Road. Ashbrook’s motorcycle was rear ended by Glen M. Dare Jr. and Schick was thrown through a windshield when a car driven by Elizabeth Harding struck a utility pole. Also minor injuries reported for Press Miller in Middletown after a left turn collision with Grover Savage’s car.

Hamilton Mercy Hospital Thomas G. Ashbrook Chapel Road Glen M. Dare Jr Prytania Ave New London Road Badia High School Micheala Schick Briarwood Drive Elizabeth Harding Park Ave S. D Street Miller Elks Creek Road Middletown Grover E. Savage Trenton- Franklin Road Trenton-Franklin Road Brown's Run Road Shariff

Butler County Recorder Candidate Speaks at Club Meeting

Mrs. Jean Blazer, candidate for Butler County recorder, will speak to the Middletown Women's Republican Club tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. at Republican headquarters 1007 Central Ave. A social hour follows.

Jean Blazer Butler County Recorder Middletown Women’s Republican Club Republican Central Ave

Henry the Navigator Father of Oceanic Exploration

Henry the Navigator of Portugal is widely regarded as the father of oceanic exploration for promoting early navigational campaigns and maritime discovery.

Henry the Navigator Prince of Portugal Call

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