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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1978
Page
11
Louisville AP reports that the iconic red and white barber poles once common outside tobacco shops are vanishing. The aging poles and similar wooden figures fade from view as collectors seek remaining pieces of early American storefront signage.
A Charleston woman, Georgia Warder, 49, was hospitalized with a neck wound after a 22 caliber shell in a pile of burning leaves exploded. She underwent surgery at Roper Hospital and was reported in satisfactory condition. Local antiques dealer Louis Litchfield discussed value of barber poles and stained glass, while memories of early barbers’ trade were shared by Claude Isaacs and an 86 year old Ravenna resident.
Dozens of plant hangers can be made by tying simple knots in jute or sisal. The guide teaches basic knots, cord selection, and project variations with macrame and leather styles. Order Instruction Guide No. 556 for $2.50 or MACRAME PACKET No C-30 for $7.00. Also available is Patterns for Better Living, a 100-page home idea book for $1.50.
The Wildwood PTO meeting, originally set for April 4, has been moved to April 25 at 7 30 pm in the school gymnasium.
With two weeks to deadline, the IRS asks for public suggestions on ways to simplify and improve 1040 forms and schedules. Hearings will be held April 27 in Columbia, Columbus, Denver and Des Moines, allowing taxpayers and practitioner groups to present oral comments to IRS officials before next year’s printing. The agency plans substantial changes for farm income and expense forms. comments should be sent to the Tax Forms Coordinating Committee at Room 5577, IRS, 1111 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 21224.
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