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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1951
Page
6
The piece warns homeowners to inspect heating systems during winter, raise efficiency with thorough insulation, protect furnaces on fireproof blocks, insulate pipes and ducts with asbestos and mineral wool, and follow manufacturer guidance for oil and gas heaters. It notes fuel dealers offer service with yearly contracts and stresses spring cleaning to avoid damage from condensation and soot buildup.
A humorous verse from 1948 by MARTIN describes a man searching for battered household tools. He discovers the hammer rusting in the yard and blames his family for the tool chaos and his own temper. The piece captures domestic tension and a witty complaint about misused items.
Rutcher County commissioners reaffirm the same personnel for 1951 appointments. The roster includes Clerk of the Board, assistant clerk Thomas H. Feltz, and Miws Jane Sharp as telephone operator. Others listed cover building inspector Carl Segers, dog warden Roy Beaver and assistant Clarence Holden, museum custodian Edward Lykins, humane officer Leroy Ogg, medical board members Henry Riley and doctors Keating Christianson Shaal, tuberculosis clinic staff, and county home supervisor Ott Grafner among others.
Butler County outside the cites saw a sharp December drop in new building permits while still posting a record annual construction total. County building commissioner Roy Beaver released the detailed report showing 1,251 total permits, 862 for dwellings, with estimated costs of 5,039.43 dollars versus 1949 totals of 2,320,530. December permits listed several small projects including Lemon Township and Union Township works. The monthly 1950 totals show fluctuating activity across the year, ending with December at 106,300 dollars in costs.
The piece ponders audience taste as audiences favor slim figures. It predicts men may accept a larger spouse or turn off the TV when spring arrives, risking less baseball viewing.
The article notes that American diners spend more than 1,000,000 dollars each day on tips for restaurant waitstaff, highlighting tipping as a sizable daily public expenditure.
Notice of appointment for No 25338 Estate of Earnie Hummel Deceased. Otto Frederick Hummel of Middletown Ohio named administrator of the estate late of Middletown Butler County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred from recovery as of December 18.
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