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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1948

Page

10

Let the past stay buried says Dear Mary Haworth

A reader asks if she should reveal a past indiscretion to her fiancé after a pregnancy by another man. The Dear Mary Haworth advisor urges forgiveness, personal repentance, and silent restraint, advising the woman to protect her fiancé and the other family’s reputation while seeking counsel from a confessor or psychologist if needed.

Mary Haworth Air Forces H. F Jesus John

Ann Bancroft Faces Threat After Poisoned Waxed Shoes

Ann Bancroft fears a purposely waxed heel after discovering wax in her closet. A letter from Mr Stark mentions a garden swinging bridge that collapsed a week after a maintenance check, killing Luke the gardener. Ann recalls a picnic day when her sister Laurie and fiancé Tommy planned to join.

Ann Bancroft Rush Bancroft Tophill Ann Stark Luke Rush Rinda Laurie Tommy Bancrofts

Tragic Bridge Jump Endangers Luke and Ann at Picnic

Luke begins carrying Ann’s picnic basket and thermos to the ravine near the bridge. He steps on the ropes and the bridge fails, sending him plunging down. Ann watches, raises a farewell salute, and Luke screams before he falls, leaving onlookers horrified at the scene.

Luke Ann

An Unnamed Woman Near Edge Collapses

In a tense moment a woman nearly falls from a ledge as onlookers shout for her to retreat. She drifts toward danger, then regains consciousness in her bedroom with Rush kneeling beside her and expressing relief that she is safe.

Rush Ann Tommy

Tragic Death on Bridge Prompts Sheriff’s Probe

Luke is found dead with a broken neck and multiple injuries near a bridge. Rush alerts a doctor, coroner, and Sheriff Sam Blanding who examines the scene with concern, questioning safety and the last inspection by Mr. Bancroft.

Luke Rush Sam Blanding Mr. Bancroft

Simple neck exercises keep youth’s throatline firm

Alicia Hart explains quick neck routines to slim the chin and maintain a firm throatline. She suggests rotating the head from shoulder to shoulder, with optional resistance from the hands, and chin thrusts toward the ceiling to vary the routine.

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