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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1961
Page
12
In Lancaster Pennsylvania Dutch communities Fasnacht Day marked the start of Lent with huge doughnut feasts. Bakeries reported producing 326000 doughnuts and churches and civic groups raised funds with thousands more.
Cincinnati May 21 Associated Dry Goods Corp and H S Pogue Co announce a merger pending stockholder approval. The vote on March 21 will determine completion. Unofficial reports suggest a stock swap. Associated Dry Goods includes Lord & Taylor and Stewart Dry Goods in its portfolio.
The Iron Age reports March steel output unlikely to rise as usual with a January February lull and no early orders. analysts foresee no major improvement until weather warms and economy strengthens, with only modest market changes likely through mid year.
Courtney Burton a 48 year old Cleveland industrialist was named chairman of the Republican national finance committee. Burton has long led Ohio finance efforts and has served as vice chair of the national committee for five years. He noted money only provides opportunity for candidates to tell their stories while explaining the party must be solvent for democracy.
Ohio faces drought risk rather than flood now, say Division of Water experts. Hydrologist Paul Kaser cites Sept 1 to Jan end rainfall near 52 percent of normal while consultant Miles Dawson warns a flood could develop in coming weeks. He recalls the major 1913 flood after several storms.
The Aeronca Flying Club discussed a possible summer air show for Middletown. It was suggested contacting the Middletown Aviation Club to set a date for the event.
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