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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
11
A grid of crossword like clues runs from sea creature to sundry terms. Across and down hints include decay bite salt era noble family names and maritime terms plus time worn words. Answers span a broad lexical field with entries for plants animals and common objects and reference to geography and language.
A 24 year old woman reports seven years as an outcast from religiously fanatical family who shunned education, cosmetics, and medical care. She’s remained self supporting, sent money home, and faced accusations of prostitution. She seeks guidance whether to apologize to a dying mother who demands repentance and adherence to her faith.
An advertisement claims the Pinex cough syrup relieves irrit at ing coughs from colds for the whole family. It promises decisive relief from parched feet ing, irritated airways, and phlegm looseness, with cheaper cost per bottle when prepared with simple syrup or honey.
Humorist James Thurber riffs on a Salt Lake City missing wife case and a reporter’s misstep, urging wives to accept playful kidding about aging weight and looks. He argues husbands may exaggerate without malice while urging continued affection and honest self reflection.
Minit Mishers suggests painting dull linoleum with a basic color then a bright spatter pattern. Let each coat dry before varnish, then wax. Foresters from USDA offer tips on wood fires including ash bed, mixed wood types, and fire maintenance for steady heat.
Crystal Tissue Company received the Certificate of the National Garden Institute for outstanding service and leadership in employee gardening. Homer Boxwell, purchasing agent and garden chairman, notes 20 gardeners last year, 13 acres north of the office, plots 48 by 190 feet available to employees for $1 yearly, with seeds and tools provided by the gardener and water by the company.
In a letter to Girl Scout parents, Mrs. Ernest Cracraft chairing the Cookie Committee urges parental encouragement and help on delivery day. The sale funds the troop and covers each girl’s national dues. Girls begin taking orders on February 12 with a February 26 deadline and delivery set for March.
Rep Frances P Bolton received the William Freeman Snow Award from the American Social Hygiene Association at a Statler Hotel joint meeting with the Social Hygiene Society of the District of Columbia. The citation praised her leadership and participation in social hygiene programs at home and abroad.
Instructions describe dent removal and creases leveling, brushing the brim, and easing a leather band. Hat laid to dry away from heat. Hangers padded with cotton batting and a stocking cover, edges finished by turning under and stitching.
Legal notice announces sealed bids to lease premises for a State Liquor Store near 44 South Main Street Middle town Ohio. Bids due by 12 noon February 10 1949 to the Department of Liquor Control in Columbus. Forms available at Store 56 in Middle town or 33 North Third Street Columbus or from Director L Fleckner February 3.
Advertises Simplicity pattern 9369 for a pinafore and dress in sizes 2 4 6 8 10 with puff sleeve variant. Claims easy sew lines budget friendly and perfect fit with illustrated Sew Chart. Send 25 cents to Middle town Journal Pattern Dept for pattern.
State Fire Marshal Harry J. Callan announces 23 deputy fire marshals. James J. Kloth of Glendale is named Chief Deputy at New York address. Other appointees include Clint Preble in Warren and Clermont counties with C. L. Jones serving Marathon area. Appointments take effect Tuesday across Butler Hamilton Greene and surrounding counties.
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