Privacy on the party line fades as phones modernize
The piece recalls a bygone hobby of listening in on party lines once common among households. It notes that two and four party lines still exist but public interest has waned as The Telephone Company expanded private phones, eliminated the old wooden crank sets, and introduced portable plug-in models, reducing the appeal of shared lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joneses
Old Timer
Josephine
Jane
Kitty
John Jones
Modernization Breathes Nostalgia for Old Country Phone News
A nostalgic reflection on the old party line era when a housewife still managed laundry, mendings, and canning while listening for news on the telephone. The piece contrasts past sociability by wall phones with today’s radios and televisions, noting how conversations and neighborhood ties faded as modern life introduced new distractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Keller-llickinger Vows Said Couple Honeymoon In Florida
In a double-ring ceremony at First Evangelical United Brethren Church Miss Zaina Kathleen Keller married David Jay Flickinger. Bride's parents are Mrs. Shirley C. Keller Sr. of Young Street and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Flickinger of Wayne Madison Road. The couple will reside at 201 John St. Trenton after a Florida honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
Zaina Kathleen Keller
David Jay Flickinger
Clifford Stearns
Shirley Clay Keller Sr
Young Street
Gus Flickinger
Wayne
Madison Road
Trenton
Florida
Johne St
Ben-Hur Chariot Spectacle At Colonial Theater Returns
A local reader recounts the February showing of Ben-Hur at the Colonial Theater. The four hour film features a famous chariot race and sea battle set amid the nativity and crucifixion. Audiences reacted with mixed awe and critique, while the Middletown Public Library confirmed the cast history. The film is recommended for Lent and ends February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben-hur
Colonial Theater
Jesus
Calvary
Francis X. Bushman
Middletown
Messala
Ramon Navarro
Gal
Ben Hur
Coming Week Events From Local Societies
A list of weekly meetings and gatherings for many groups including Critique Society Homemakers Circles Cristonians Daughters of America Zeta chapter and Women of the Church. Attendees and addresses are noted for Monday through Thursday with times ranging from 7:30 to 8 p m and various locations in Middletown Franklin and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Middletown
Odd Fellows Hall
Corona Circle
Msl
Robert Kilburn
Michael Rd
Miami Valley Council
Daughters of America
Zeta
Cristonians
James LaFrance
Martin Ave
Business and Professional Women
Sportsman's Club
Michael Road
Delta Chapter
James Mack
Highview Rd
Homemakers Circle
Gary Given
Martha Dr
Franklin
Modern Mothers
Robert Petry
Curryer Rd
Julia T. Roth
Sam Tutt
Flemming Rd
Butler County Medical Society
Hamilton City Club
A. E. Duvall
Stanley St
Homemakers
Carl Norris
Seventh Ave
Strutters Ball Benefits Duty House Dance Event
Dance event at the American Legion sponsored by Omicron chapter and Beta Sigma sorority last night raised proceeds for Doty House. Bob Legg and his orchestra provided music while a large committee oversaw arrangements including Mrs. James Carter as chair and numerous volunteers.
Lebanon Couple Engaged in Ohio University Union
Mr and Mrs Ben C Werk of Lebanon Rt 2 announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Eileen to Myron Ellis McClure son of Mr and Mrs Ellis McClure of Mound St Lebanon The bride elect is a Lebanon High School graduate and a junior education major at Ohio State University member of Alpha Delta social sorority He is an Ohio University senior in mechanical engineering and an alumnus of Lebanon High School No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C. Werk
Lebanon Rt. 2
Judith Eileen
Myron Ellis McClure
Ellis McClure
Mound St
Lebanon
Lebanon High School
Ohio State University
College of Education
Alpha Delta of Social Sorority
McClure
Ohio University
Mixers Plan Feb 25 Dance at Manchester Hotel
Arrangements are made for the Merry Married Mixers dinner dance on Saturday at the Manchester Hotel. A 7:30 p.m. dinner will be followed by dancing to Charles Kerher's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Charles Kehrer
Miss Benny Joyce Allen to wed Richard G Henry
Miss Benny Joyce Allen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Miron B Allen of Rock River Ohio, will marry Richard G Henry son of Mr and Mrs Earl Henry of Shafer Street. Both graduates of Northwestern University plan a late summer wedding in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miron B. Allen
Rock River
Ohio
Benny Joyce
Richard G. Henry
Earl Henry
Shafer Street
Northwestern University
Miss Allen
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Henry
Middletown High School
Middletown
Wanamaker Returns to Broadway in Far Country Play
Sam Wanamaker returns to Broadway after 12 years away from acting to star in Far Country a drama about Sigmund Freud. Kim Stanley and Steven Hill also appear with Wanamaker in the new production directing and producing in England previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sam Wanamaker
Broadway
England
Wanamaker
Ingrid Bergman
Sigmund Freud
Kim Stanley
Steven Hill
Producer Blasts TV Backed Broadway Financing
New York AP report quotes producer Leland Hayward criticizing reliance on TV and film outfits for Broadway financing. He warned the approach would produce sterile theater and spoke before the New Dramatic Artists Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leland Hayward
New Dramatic Artists Committee
Rule to wrap pound cake and rest overnight
The guide advises wrapping the pound cake tightly and letting it stand overnight before slicing to improve flavor and texture. This resting period helps the cake set and enhances moisture, yielding a more tender crumb and richer taste.
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By Alice Lawler
Keller-llickinger
Joesph Sabo
Corbin Bertram
William E. Keller
Herman Block
Cincinnati
Joyce Dennis
Fairborn
Margaret Ashmore
Kimberly Anne Keller
Linda Kathleen Keller
Shirley C. Keller Jr
James M. Flickinger
Dan M Hayes
Midland, Mich
Thomas Swisher
Richard Flickinger
Martyn Hackney
Barbara Livs
Sharon May
Middletown Hie
Trenton High School
U. S. Army
Gander
Burnett
Central Ave
Critique Society
Howard Wren
Poppy
Gene Roberts
Ellen
Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi
Ben Swartz
Arcadia
Viola Rebekah
C. W. van Gilder
Marshall Rd
Duty House
Chris Margerum
Fd Forkner
Donald Cox
Gerald Curtis
L. Osborne
Donald Brunswick
James Burgess
Dale Conerse
Carl Fiora
Mark Hodapp
John Patrick
Jack Carter
Dorsie Childers
Joe Peters
Paul Mullendore
Tony Cappozzi
Joan Baker
Harold Lovely
Clifford Morningstar Jr
Ray Sherman Jr
Ronald Wood
Charles Boxwell
Earl Mull
Robert Line
Donald Perkins
Roy Adkins
John Robinson Jr
John Hoffer
James Stauder
Leo Murphy
Ray Craycraft
George Sowards
William Voorhees
James LaPierre
Elwood Keller
Dick Middendorf
Vicki Swartz
Dave Stottiemeyer
Jane Ann Hembree
Gery Dakin
Marilyn Bohem
Jaques Phillips
Helen Rogers
Phillip Reichter
Sandra Mack
Richard Gall
Richard Henry
Miss Bonny
Joyce Allen
Ture
Charles
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