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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1963

Page

2

Outing Ends Today at Chautauqua Campout Draws 1600

About 1,600 campers slept out at Chautauqua as the Ohio Association of Campers and Hikers held a two-state event. The gathering near the Great Miami River featured tours, horseshoes, tennis, a campfire, square dancing, and a teenage hop with host Dayton chapter leaders Mr and Mrs Woody Hornhorst.

Chautauqua Ohio Association of National Chautauqua Auditorium Great Miami River Dayton Woody Hornhorst West Carrollton

Speed Limits Raised on Ohio Freeways to 70 and 60

Ohio rural freeways will see a 70 mph limit and urban freeways with paved shoulders 60 mph starting Monday. Some cities may seek to keep the 50 mph limit inside their limits, though state officials have not confirmed requests. The highway patrol warns the new limits apply only under ideal conditions and the safety department advises using posted speeds as guides. Buses trucks and commercial tractors over two tons are limited to 50 mph inside cities and 55 mph outside on freeways.

Columbus Ohio State Highway Department Pearl E. Masheter State Highway Patrol State Department of Highway Safety Highway Safety Department

Auto Hits Light. Middletown Driver Cited

Leon Clark, 48, of Middletown Rt. 4, was cited for an assured clear distance violation after losing control on Tytus Avenue near Verity Parkway yesterday. His car struck a light standard at 11:40 a.m. causing $250 damage to the auto and $525 to replace the light.

Leon Clark Middletown

Boys Found Guilty Of Rolling Drunks Near Ohio Home

Fifteen teen boys ages 10 to 16 were placed on probation after robbing drunks near the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home in Sandusky. Judge John W. Baxter sentenced them after Erie County deputies reports detailing an 18 month pattern of attacks on intoxicated men.

Sandusky, Ohio Ohio Soldiers and Sailors John W. Baxter Erie County Sheriff's Deputies

Poppa's Proud Of Navy Sons

In Yukon West Virginia William C Lawson reflects on pride and sadness as his fifth son joins the Navy. Robert Lawson, 17, was sworn in Friday in Charleston, part of a family believed to be the third in history with five sons serving simultaneously in the Navy.

Yukon W. Va William C. Lawson Navy Lawson Robert Charleston

Father of 13 questioned after fatal shooting in Dayton shop

In DAYTON Ohio AP a father of 13 who runs a shoeshine and variety store was questioned by police after a man was fatally shot in the establishment Saturday. The victim was Paul Trammel Jr 30. No charges filed.

Dayton, Ohio Paul Trammel Jr

Obituary Grace I Zechar 79 Germantown resident

Grace I Zechar 79 of Germantown died Saturday at St Elizabeth Hospital Dayton after six months illness. Funeral 2 1 p m Tuesday John Arpp Funeral Home Germantown with Rev Donald C Esslinger. burial Germantown Cemetery. Visitation 2 9 p m Monday at the funeral home. Survived by five sons, one daughter, 15 grandchildren, two great grandchildren.

Germantown Grace I Zechar E. Market St Thea St. Elizabeth Hospital Dayton St John’s United Church of Christ D of A Lodge Kettering Richard Genevieve Owens Lebanon John Arpp Donald C. Esslinger Germantown Cemetery

Publisher in Bowling Green Dies Unexpectedly at 42

Claude M. Haswell, publisher of the Bowling Green Sentinel Tribune, died of a heart attack at his Wood County farm. A native of Bowling Green, he had led the paper since 1955 following his father Alfred Haswell. Survivors include wife Katherine, son Thomas, and daughter Mrs Barsell Arth. Funeral services incomplete. About 64 million pounds of meat eaten daily in the United States.

Bowling Green Ohio Claude M. Haswell Bowling Green Sentinal Tribune Wood County Haswel Alfred Haswell Harvard University Ohio Newspaper Association Katherine Thomas Barsell Arth

Trenton Photographer Tops Middletown Photo Contest

Jack Lloyd of Trenton wins best color slide for 1962 with Church of The Ascension. Lester Henderson of Armco places twice in top 12. Mrs Charles Mills also takes top 12 spots. Judges include Robert White Barnard and Slagle. show titled This Is Middletown will be used in chamber publications.

Jack Lloyd Trenton Middletown Area Charles Mills Highland St Walter H. Spindler Jack Ashman Kay S. Clark Ashman Clark Chamber James Guyler Middletown Camera Club Middletown Robert White Robert Barnard Richard Slagle

First Ohio Development Financing Loan Near Approval

Cleveland chairman Wilbur D. Fulton says final approval is forthcoming for the first loan of the Ohio Development Financing Commission. An initial loan of 250000 to the T. J. Paisley Co. of Medina is tentatively approved, with conditions to be met. Fulton notes concerns about publicizing intimate financial details and mentions open records and meetings laws for review.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio New Development Financing Commission Wilbur D. Fulton Cleveland T. J. Paisley Co Medina Fulton Commission

Fire damages pigeon coop at Parkview Avenue

City firefighters answered a 3 39 p m alarm yesterday at 1114 Parkview Ave where a pigeon coop burned. Fire officials said the blaze started from burning rubbish. They also responded to a trash fire at 1429 Young St at 1 30 p m with an unknown cause.

Parkview Ave Young St

Theft reports from city alleys and streets

Willis D LeForce reports five boxes of old coins stolen from his car after an entry through a window. Clayton Bailey says a purse was taken from her car on S Broad Street containing $15. Eric Packett reports his bicycle stolen Friday night.

Willis D. Leforce Sherman Ave Clayton Bailey Monroe St S. Broad Street Eric Packett Grand Ave

Elderly Ohio Man Found Dead in Car Crash

An elderly Covington man, Fred Watson aged 79, was found dead in his car off Clinger Road near Covington in Miami County. Police suspect a heart attack caused loss of control before the vehicle struck a tree.

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Ohio Couple Halted At Start Of Trip

In San Francisco an Ironian Ohio man Jack Grant Steenbergen 36 and Marsha Kay Walbright 25 were arrested outside the Australian Consulate on a child neglect warrant. They were released on bail with Debbie 4 Dirk 3 and Rebecca 2 in tow and stated they had married after divorces in Mexico. Steenbergen said he has a 16 year old son in Ohio.

San Francisco Ironian Ohio Australia Jack Grant Steenbergen Marsha Kay Walbright Ironton Dirk Rebecca Steenbergen Mexico

Scranton Announces Extensive October Speaking Schedule

Gov William W Scranton unveiled a three state October speaking itinerary. He will address the American Dental Association in Atlantic City on October 14 and attend a New York area business meeting the same day. On October 8 he speaks at a Republican fundraising dinner in Canton Ohio.

Harrisburg William W. Scranton American Dental Association Atlantic City New York New York City Pennsylvania Scranton Canton Ohio

Winter Plans at Middle Town Aero Modelers Meeting

The Middle town Aero Modelers meet at 2 p.m. today at Smith Farm flying circles. Members will bring planes for a flying session and discuss plans to erect a Navy carrier deck at the site and start a membership drive for future contests.

Middletown Aero-Modelers Smith Farm Flying Circle

Birch Bid Arks Marine Community at El Toro Base

Brig. Gen. John F. Dobbin vows to investigate a Flight Jacket article soliciting El Toro personnel to form a Marine chapter of the John Birch Society. He says recruitment on base will not be tolerated and stresses anti Communist programs already in place.

EL Toro Calif John F. Dobbin el Toro Marine Base John Birch Society Santa Ana the Birch Society Dobbin The Birch Society

Ike Plaque Inscription Misprint Prompting Correction

Newport officials will correct a misprint on a stone marker unveiled by former president Dwight D. Eisenhower. The inscription reads Dedicated in honor of Dwight D. Eisenhower President of the United States 1952 1960, though Truman was president in 1952 and Eisenhower served until January 20, 1961. The source notes no one admitted where the error originated.

Newport R.I Dwight D. Eisenhower United States Harry S Truman Eisenhower

Civil Rights Bill Storm Looms Ahead

Congress faces a brewing fight as the civil rights bill advances through subcommittee and toward the full House Judiciary Committee. Supporters warn of a political storm, while opponents in the South may block progress amid a tense, nationwide climate.

Washington House House Judiciary Committee Senate Congress Birmingham Ala Emanuel Celler D-N.y Judiciary Committee

Judge Appointed To Head Greece caretaker government

In Athens King Paul names Stylianos Mavromichalis a Supreme Court judge to lead a nonpartisan caretaker government until parliamentary elections on November 3. Mavromichalis, 11, has not held office since joining the tribunal in 1946, following Premier Panayiotis Pipinelis's resignation. The move is a concession to opposition demands for a nonpolitical regime. Pipinelis, from the National Radical Union, seized the post in June after Constantine Caramanlis resigned amid a royal dispute.

Athens Greece Supreme Court Paul Stylianos Mavromichalis Tribunal Panayotis Pipinelis Pipinelis National Radical Union Party Constantine Caramanlis

Soviet Population Reaches 225 Million Milestone

Izvestia reports the USSR has hit 225 million people as of Saturday the 225 millionth birth is noted. Central Statistical Board figures show the population rising by 35 million in the last decade and six births occur every minute.

Moscow Izvestia Central Statistical Board of Soviet Union

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