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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1956
Page
3
Judging began at Hamilton in the Butler County Fair with farm products dairy cattle forage orange displays and 4 H sheep slated to start. Attendance expectations rose after a damp crowded Sunday drawing about 30 000 through the gates and officials hope for record crowds despite a light Monday turnout.
Mrs Mary Duncil Henderson aged 66 of Middletown died at Middletown Hospital after a two week stay. She worked for P Lorillard Co and belonged to Grand Avenue Church of God. Surviving husband Coy W Henderson six daughters two stepdaughters one stepson 22 grandchildren two brothers two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at the Church of God with burial in Woodside Cemetery.
Robert E. Stiles, 20, of 218 Harrison St., died at 9:50 a.m. today at Middletown Hospital after a long illness. He was a research technician for Armco Steel Corp and the son of Ora Lee McLain. He belonged to Holy Trinity Church and services will be at McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home.
A compact guide urging voters to register study issues mark a sample ballot and allocate time to vote. It stresses checking references and qualifications before choosing candidates to run government affairs.
Kenneth Angel 72 was found dead at his home 903 Park Ave yesterday afternoon. Warren County Coroner Dr. Ralph Young ruled the death a heart attack that occurred Saturday. Surviving relatives include two sons Bernard and Leon a daughter Dana Angel three brothers and three sisters. Funeral arrangements set for Eaton Funeral Home with Rev H S Gessner officiating. Friends may call after 4 p.m. tomorrow.
Moses Beal longtime Franklin resident aged 94 died Saturday at his 6th Street home. He retired in 1913 after farming on Beal Road. Pallbearers named Carl and Clement Montgomery Pierce Stoutenborough Clem Titus Pete Shirley and Dan Butt scheduled for funeral tomorrow at Anglesby Funeral Home.
Local ad urges customers to try Simmons mattresses for real sleeping comfort. It promises luxury at budget prices and invites comparisons to attract buyers.
Barbara Ann Be secker daughter of Airman and Mrs Robert Besecker of Fayetteville North Carolina died at birth last Wednesday at Ft Bragg Army Hospital. Surviving include a brother David the maternal grandparents Mrs Helen Cook of Middletown and Robert Brown of Dothan Alabama and the paternal grandparents Mrs Thelma Jacobs of Troy and Kenneth Besecker of Greenville Graveside services were held at Springboro Cemetery at 10 a m with Rev Donald Lights officiating Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home.
Mrs Maud Daily 77 of Camden College Corner Road died Saturday at home. She was a Camden Methodist Church member. Survived by husband Edgar two daughters Gladys Rodeffer and Alice Bair a sister Della Craig a half sister Ella Craig three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services 2:30 p m tomorrow at R C Nevi Sons Funeral Home with burial in Fairmount Cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Mrs Phoebe Michael 76 of Middle Run Road Waynesville Rt 1 dies after a two month illness. Services at Stubbs Funeral Home tomorrow at 2 p.m. Burial in Middle Run Cemetery. Survived by husband Jesse a daughter Marjorie Furnas Jamestown a son Earl Columbus and three grandchildren.
Emma Miller 80 of Camden died yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton after a month illness. She was a member of Lower Twin German Baptist Church. Survived by husband Christian son Clarence Bitner of Camden daughter Ruth Baker of New Carlisle two sisters Jennie Brubaker of Easton and Mary Ann Friend.
Wilbur Mote 32, a Miami Conservancy District maintenance worker, died at St Elizabeth Hospital after a bulldozer overturned at Germantown Dam west of here. He suffered a crushed left leg and other injuries. amputation followed. Funeral services set for Thursday at Felsdam United Missionary Church in Miami County with burial at Riverside Cemetery near West Milton.
Obituary fragment notes Irvin Flory of Camden David Flory of Springfield and Frank Flory of Modesto Calif three brothers. Also mentioned are five stepchildren six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Service Wednesday at Lower Twin Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery Gratis. Friends may call at Miller residence on Quaker Trace Road after 1 p.m.
Brice Smith 80 of 417 East St. died Saturday night at Middletown Hospital. Funeral services set for 2 30 p.m. tomorrow at Eaton Funeral Home with Rev. H Alan Cooper officiating. Burial in Springboro Cemetery. Calling hours today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Smith was a blacksmith since 1898.
Wayne Wright formerly of Franklin died at 2 30 p m yesterday at the Dearborn VA hospital He was an auto salesman before World War II service and moved to Detroit after 1945 Surviving include his wife Irene two sons a mother three brothers a sister and one grandchild Funeral services set at Eaton Webb Proeschel Campbell Homes for listed individuals
Dr Herbert W Harmon 84 a Grove City College radio pioneer and former head of the physics department died Saturday after a 40 year tenure at the school He was born in Geneva New York La Jolla Calif Mrs Mary Herrick Smith 90 longtime first US postmistress died Saturday in Wellington Ohio Her brother was the late Myron Herrick former Ohio governor and US ambassador to France
A 47-year-old Franklin High School mathematics teacher collapsed and died in the school corridor from a heart attack. Francis E. Huber of 209 Pine St. was pronounced dead on arrival. coroner Dr. Ralph Young ruled it a heart attack. Survived by wife Margaret, daughter Bernice Arnette Huber, and father Benjamin Huber. Funeral arrangements through Eaton Funeral Home.
Michael V. DiSalle, Democratic candidate for governor, warned of a Republican advertising onslaught for the rest of the race. He spoke Saturday night at a Warren County Democrats dinner in Lebanon Ohio.
Recipes for fall comfort dishes include Mexican scramble with eggs in sed cheese sauce and pork chop rice plus many other simple skillet meals. The October issue invites readers to get a copy now where magazines are sold.
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