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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1974

Page

3

Signs of the Times By Charles J. McDermott

A collage of phrases and signage guidance appears in a column style mock ad set. It lists envelope instructions and notices about sweepstakes cross marks stamps and coupons while interlacing road signs and cautionary messages about work zones and pedestrian safety. The piece evokes a stream of everyday public notices and promotions.

When the block ran a public service phone line

A family ran a shared phone in their building acting as a neighborhood information hub. Children earned small sums delivering calls, and residents used it to share news, celebrate births, and seek help. The story recalls a communal, buzzy era of neighborly activity.

Levensons Rose

Pease Co roles reshuffled at Ever Strait Door unit

Three men received promotions in managerial shifts at Pease Co's Ever Strait Door division in Fairfield. Walter A. Reese Jr and Leonard W. Cavens were named regional sales managers, while Robert E. Gifford moves to advertising and marketing planning duties.

Fairfield Pease Co Walter A. Reese, Jr Leonard W. Cavens Robert E. Gifford

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