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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1962
Page
13
March marks the start of Clean-Up Paint-Up Fix-Up time urging homeowners to inspect and repair exterior walls roofs chimneys floors plumbing and heating. The piece explains targeted upkeep to protect the home investment and prevent damage with practical steps and materials.
Remote control lighting systems, once rare, show a strong comeback as installations double in the past two years and are expected to double again by 1962. System uses low voltages, requires no heavy conduit, and centers on master panels enabling lights from multiple points, with safety and convenience as key benefits. The trend targets homes costing $15,000 or more and features pilot lights and soft glow switches for night use.
IRONTON Ohio AP The Ohio mother of the year 1949 died Sunday in Lawrence County General Hospital after a long illness Mrs Erma Marting 94 wife of Dr W F Marting Ironton city councilman The couple had three daughters all physicians Dr Anne Alliott president of the Ironton City School Board Dr Fster Fabing of Cincinnati and Dr Miriam Marting of Ironton who has retired from practice
The village welcomes its first baby of the year Jim Larry West born yesterday at McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Jim West of 306 Lincoln St The newborn qualifies for gifts from Oxford merchants as the first baby of the year in the Talawanda School District West is a custodian at Kramer Elementary School A earlier birth on Jan 3 nearby did not qualify due to parental residence near Reily.
A study reports married women have a lower death rate compared with single women. Researchers note potential protective social and economic resources in marriage that may contribute to longevity, while acknowledging varying health behaviors and demographics across groups.
Dr Leslie J. Nason argues European testing alone cannot determine scholarship. The Education Act of 1958 in the United States funds testing and guidance counseling to identify gifted students and aid others in choosing suitable courses. Individual drive and non testable factors demand skilled counselors. shortages exist nationwide.
Five people were jailed after a 3 a.m. disturbance at the Rebel Inn on Yankee Road. Wilmer Sexton Jerry McFarland Lonzie Jackson Nancy Sunnycalb and Doris Bolser were charged with drunk and disorderly conduct or related offenses and were to appear in court today.
A study finds girls acquire reading skills earlier and more rapidly than boys, showing stronger comprehension and quicker mastery of basic literacy benchmarks across age groups. Researchers note implications for early education and curriculum design.
Cleveland AP Steel Magazine forecasts first quarter steel production near 31.2 million ingot tons, about 6 per cent above 1961 Q1 and 15 per cent higher than the prior quarter, aided by a rapid new order rate. Analysts expect limited gains in the first half as inventory builds constrain demand, with mills not denying regular orders but extending delivery times.
Washington AP reports Echo I the American balloon satellite will be visible in Ohio eleven times over seven days. Times and elevations are for Columbus. movement is southeast. The schedule lists dates from January 9 to January 15 with pre dawn and evening passes and varying elevations.
James D Ingram to be installed as president of the Middletown Sportsmen's Club at tomorrow's meeting succeeding Adrian Smallwood who conducts the ceremony. Others to be installed include Don Roberson as vice president Melvin Kelso as treasurer and Charlies Zimmey as secretary New trustees are Roberson Dave Snively and Wallace Baldwin
Market report shows fair activity in hogs and cattle with steers and heifers largely steady while cows and bulls stay fully steady. Stockers and feeders around steady with select loads of 750 lb feeders around 24.00, veal and lamb values varied, and pork and sheep prices broadly unchanged.
A brief financial and business notice listing Middletown securities including Aeronca Ptd and Crystal Tissue Co along with First National Bank and several paper companies. Also mentions Manchester Motor Inn with numeric figures 4 16% 38 19h 86, suggesting rates or figures from a directory or listing.
USDA cattle and calf market update from Cincinnati notes 1,400 cattle and 150 calves in current trading, details sparse and AP dispatch.
Market report from Columbus lists egg prices by grade and size at farms and packing plants in Ohio and southern Indiana. It covers loose and car ton eggs, consumer grades, and retailer deliveries to major Ohio cities, plus poultry fryers and hens, with potatoes priced around 2.75 to 4.50 per unit.
The Ohio Department of Insurance reports inquiries about Continental Fidelity Life Insurance Co of Phoenix Arizona. The company has been soliciting by mail families of recently inducted armed forces members and is not authorized to operate in Ohio. Recipients should contact the department or local law enforcement.
Joseph F. Woodruff of Armco Steel Corp and Middletown Board of Education travels to Gainesville to present three lectures at the Southeastern Seminar on Spectroscopy hosted by the University of Florida. He will cover Spectroscopic Excitation of Steel, studies in steel industries, and source conditions for steel analysis, plus a separate talk to engineers on career fitting.
Dayton AP reports four valuable show dogs destroyed in an explosion and fire that leveled the Van-Day Kennels north of Dayton. Owned by Mr and Mrs Carlos Leonard the Rhode sian Ridgebacks valued at 3500 were described as South African lion dogs. One dog had been judged best of breed at the 1960 Madison Square Garden show. Loss to the kennel is estimated at 6000. Fire likely started by an explosion in a kennel heater.
A Columbus Ohio family car crash near Holly Michigan killed Myra Austin age 14. Her father Duane 35 stationed at Fort Hayes in Columbus, mother Peggy 31 and three siblings were hospitalized with minor injuries.
KEY WEST Florida AP report says Cuba's economic chief Ernesto Guevara vows to end absenteeism and boost production across industries. He warned workers they must have airtight excuses to miss work in a speech monitored in Key West broadcast from Havana.
A dense timetable shows MONROE and surrounding areas hosting a variety of meetings. items include Lions Club Armory and church events, school and PTA gatherings, service clubs Civitan Rotary Sertoma Knights of St John and more, plus a dissolution notice for COOLIDGE CORPORATION filed December 1961 followed by director action on January 15.
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