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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1949
Page
9
A humorous guide asks a prospective daughter-in-law to assess the future by judging her fiancé's mother. Questions probe warmth, control, health worries, and expectations. More no answers predict smoother mother in law dynamics, while mostly yes suggests potential troubles after marriage.
A mix of sewing pattern advertisement and a divorce notice appears. The pattern item highlights Stripes long seams a V neck and list of sizes with yardage. The Marian Martin Spring Pattern Book promises free pattern and a baby bottle holder. The divorce notice names Emelie C Throm and Jack A Throm with court details and filing dates in Butler County Ohio.
John Henry questions the secrecy as Faye Jordan reveals a mysterious card while Conover and Conover enter a dim cool foyer. Bridles and branding irons decorate the porch as a battered figure invites them inside. To Be Continued.
Anchor Motor Freight Inc of Cleveland sues William Body of Wilmington in U S District Court seeking damages of 8759.06 after a Route 22 collision last November 25 that destroyed four new automobiles later burned. In Ohio court, Clifton petitions for divorce from Clifford Eugene Clifton on gross neglect of duty. answer due by February 26, 1949. Clerk: Joseph T. Kiep. Deputy: Merle Eberling. Attorney: H O Finkelman. Dates: Jan 12, 19, 26. Feb 2, 9, 16.
New York AP notes parity as a cushion for workers and farmers amid price shifts and potential wage cuts at General Motors as farm incomes face lower grain values. The piece contrasts a matter-of-fact Dutch-treat approach with broader economic balancing, citing parity’s impact on costs, inflation, and policy signals for 1949.
Cambridge AP report details an 18th century Royal Crown rental to cover costs. The Rundell firm supplied jewels for King George IV and monitored assets during ceremonies. The Harvard Library gift reveals a historical company record with notes on state dinners and diplomacy.
East Liverpool City Council, citing lack of a suitable law, passes emergency legislation revising an 82 year old ordinance to impose a 500 dollar fine and up to six months in jail for peeping toms. The change aligns with state misdemeanor limits after prior complaints about prowlers. Indian Summer note follows.
All American Airways will launch its first passenger service across eight eastern states and the District of Columbia on March 7 with the Washington to Baltimore to Pittsburgh route and stops. A second route Pittsburgh to Philadelphia to Atlantic City begins March 28. The carrier will operate DC-3 aircraft seating 24 passengers across a 2000 mile system in several states and DC.
A New York report says East Side School 4 was robbed and the principal’s strap was taken as part of the loot. Pupils’ reactions unclear as the incident is described with limited details from the UP dispatch.
The Sixth District Court of Appeals set bonds of 6000 each for Phil S. Cohen and Leo Escovitch of Detroit who were convicted last week in U S District Court at Dayton on fraud charges. They appealed. Sentenced to four years, they are jailed in Wilmington. The men allegedly gave false statements to Dayton homeowners to persuade them to obtain loans for remodeling with siding.
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