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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1961
Page
14
The speaker recalls telling the judge about driving with poor visibility and cites varied propositions to avoid trouble. Proposals include cleaning car windows or robbing a bank, some friends laughing at the encounter, while the judge softened and offered cooperation when the complaint about window scraping was raised.
The piece mocks crime and notes a judge’s warning about defrosting squirt bombs. It mentions Elsa Simpson facing two charges, traveling 44 miles in a 35 mph zone and presenting an outdated driver's license, and hints at a bank robbery invitation as part of a dubious plan.
Elsa described as the brains of a conspiracy plans a bank robbery with a partner, promising to bring the law and justify long-term criminal pretense. The narrative recalls a 1928 Niagara Falls trip with Peg Webb and Mrs BE A Ralston, where immigration checks revealed the duo’s uncertain origins.
A lighthearted reminiscence recalls smart aleck humor from youth and trips with Lillian Schramm and Florence Cecil. The narrator recounts close calls with law during a Canada shopping trip and a Westward journey with Louise Sharkey, including scrutiny at banks and a California bank visit that ends with requests for identity.
A narrator recalls nerve wracking encounters with begging for endorsements and local addresses while admitting a fear of debt and guilt over using credit cards. The piece explores anxiety about finances and self image linked to money struggles and perceived judgment.
The passage notes numerous questionable abilities like handwriting imitation, theft by packing unwrapped purchases into sacks, and other criminal traits. It questions how law has lagged behind such a figure described as a rubber-check passer, tax evader, and gun moll, reflecting on own perceived lack of brains.
The Collinsville Presbyterian Church hosted the wedding of Miss Carol Sue Gerber and David L. Gaw. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerber, wore a floor length white bridal satin gown with Chantilly lace and a pearl trimmed veil. The couple will reside at 3102 Goldman Ave after a trip, with Armco Steel employees on both sides.
A club chair asks how to pick models without offense. The columnist advises using professional models from the shop for sales value and smooth presentation. Include name, address, date, and position. keep brief and impersonal.
The article notes December to January food abundance with plentiful fryers raised indoors year round, lambs thriving in cold, and crops like cranberries onions Navy beans cabbage having strong fall harvests. Michigan grown Navy beans rose 30 percent above average, while fall cabbage and fall harvests supply January markets. It also mentions lemon flavored gingerbread and modern quick mix options.
The engagement of Miss Delores Nelda Mehl to Robert Arthur Anderson is announced. Miss Mehl, a Trenton High School graduate, works at Ohio Casualty Insurance in Hamilton. Anderson, Franklin High School alumnus, serves in the United States Air Force in Columbus. They plan to marry February 18 at Mt Olive Presbyterian Church in Trenton.
In Rome, fashion houses Fontana Garnett and Gattinori closed spring shows for buyers and critics. Fontana offered princess shapes with black fringe sheathes and bright orange taffeta offerings, plus white beaded gowns. Gattinori presented straw lace and organza evening wear with form fitting backs and jeweled, gold embroidered ball gowns. Garnett favored soft fluid day dresses below the knee and ankle length evening gowns, with long-torso double-tier hemiine, matching the season’s elegance.
Dr and Mrs Russell W Galloway announce the engagement of their daughter Carol to Paul Henry Lamberger son of Mr and Mrs E H Lamberger of Forest Hills Pittsburgh Miss Galloway a Middletown High School and College of Wooster graduate works for the Ohio State Health Department at General Hospital Cincinnati Mr Lamberton a Wooster graduate chemist at Monsanto Research Corp Miamisburg An early fall wedding is planned.
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