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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1948

Page

12

Mary Haworth Confronts Husband Over Inherited Money

Dear Mary Haworth I face a conflict as my grandfather's estate yields about twenty five thousand dollars net and my husband plans to spend it to expand his business. I want to explain I will not hand over funds yet fear breaking our home. I gave him smaller legacies before hoping for income, but I have received nothing. I will keep money in my name for emergencies and seek a peaceful way to explain without provoking conflict.

Mary Haworth Larry N. C

Family plans to move with inheritance funds for big purchase

A speaker describes a large family about to need more space and better furnishings. They plan to use grandfather's money for a substantial down payment on a large home to provide comfort and avoid remaining in their current cramped house.

Larry

Peach Canners Hear About Natural Flavor Upgrades

A 1948 guide offers simple changes in canning and freezing syrups to improve flavor color and texture of peaches. The free 32 page book Finer Canned & Frozen Fruits provides recipes and tips for jams jellies pickles relishes and expert and beginner guidance. The offer arrives with a prompt mail copy to request the booklet.

The Style Is Ruffled Crochet Doilies Pattern

A catalog blurb invites readers to order Pattern 935 for two ruffled pinwheel crochet doilies by Laura Wheeler. It promotes an edifying needlecraft book priced with fifteen and twenty cent requests, includes order details for Middle town Journal and highlights free weaving instructions.

Laura Wheeler Middletown Journal Needlecraft Dept P. O Flatbush Station Brooklyn N. Y

Baby Dies After Drinking Kerosene

Eleven month old Darrel Smith died after drinking kerosene from a tin can on a rear porch in Portsmouth Ohio He was the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of Lucasville.

Portsmouth Darrel Smith Frank Smith Lucasville

Detective’s pistol missing from shop sparks personal stake

Camden, N J Detective Benjamin Simon investigates the theft of three pistols from William Stein’s gun shop. He discovers one of the missing weapons is his own, left there for re-bluing.

Camden N. J Benjamin Simon William Stein Simon

Main causes of farm fires listed

The article identifies lightning and defective chimneys as major hazards along with sparks on roofs stoves furnaces hot ashes spontaneous hay ignition electricity misuse matches and smoking as key fire sources on farms.

Vanity’s the name in Are You Feminine Or Are You Not

A cheeky test outlines how women react to vanity and romance. It notes preferences for social activities, shopping thrills, reactions to aging, and a habit of comparing looks with other women. The piece ends by inviting readers to compare their own traits.

Cadet Richard Griest Returns From 80 Day Naval Cruise

Midshipman Richard Griest of the U S Naval Academy Annapolis Md arrives home after an 80 day voyage aboard the U S S Macon He visited Portugal Italy Gibraltar Algiers and Cuba and met the Pope in Rome He will spend 30 days at home with his parents Mr and Mrs Webster W Griest of 2322 South Sutphin St Philadelphia guests await his return.

Richard Griest U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis U.S.S. Macon Webster W. Griest South Sutphin St Portugal Italy Gibraltar Algiers Cuba Rome Philadelphia

Ohio School Executive Leaves for Heidelberg Germany

Charles E. Cobb former executive head of Summit Station High School departs Newark for Heidelberg to assume the principal role at an American dependents' school there.

Newark Charles E. Cobb Summit Station Heidelberg Germany

Prompt Sympathy Note for a Grieving Friend

Acknowledge the loss with care and immediacy. Express sorrow and that you are thinking of them. Offer support and presence while keeping the tone sincere and concise. Avoid clichés and focus on genuine concern for their well being.

Farm real estate boom hits Washington State last year

In Pullman Washington State reports a record farm real estate boom with fifty eight of every one thousand farms changing hands and sixty percent sold for cash despite limited prices.

Pullman Wash Washington State

Sloppy Grooming Is Blow To Poise

Alicia Hart discusses how grooming habits affect a girl's poise and self respect. She argues that cleanliness and neat clothes matter, but the confidence from daily routines and small touches like cologne or bath powder boosts morale.

Rennel Portsmouth Weight Loss Praise

Phrona Marlowe of Portsmouth Ohio credits Rennel with shedding 57 pounds and dropping from dress size 52 to 22. The testimonial notes improved health and appearance and invites others to try the method amid widespread similar results.

Wruihbdy Rennel Phrona Marlowe Broadway Portsmouth Ohio Renner

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