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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1960
Page
18
A satirical piece by Alice Lawler laments our hunger for knowledge yet frequent ignorance of ordinary facts. It jokes about mislabeling familiar terms like the Big Oscar and Jai Li while noting the delayed recognition of common knowledge and local trivia.
A lighthearted diary-style note recounts discovering contour sheets and aging record players. The author jokes about misunderstandings with terms and notes Beebe the cat’s antics as the mattress snaps back. The piece ends with a Columbus Day reflection on discoveries.
Beverly Smith Piles recounts a life of constant travel with pilots, moving between Iran Ireland Japan and Europe. Her husband William Piles works as a Transocean pilot and they raise sons Stephen and Cameron while adapting to exotic postings and risky assignments.
Using Pavner Towels on plastic surfaces after wiping with a damp cloth leaves surfaces shiny and streak free.
Miss Audrey Lucille Sharp of Elk Creek Virginia wed Dr. Gene Marshall Phillips of Kenwood Drive on Christmas day in the Episcopal Church of St. Matthew San Mateo California. The ceremony featured seasonal decor and a pearl Juliet cap veil. The couple plans a Carmel honeymoon with out of town guests including the bridegroom's parents and Mrs Edith Kittle.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Thieman announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Ann to John Madoffori Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Madoffori The bride elect a Fenwick High School graduate works in Butler County Tax Office He served five years in the U S Navy and now works for National Lead Co Cincinnati A fall wedding is planned
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Holman announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Sue Holman of Todhunter Road to Don Whisman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Whisman of Breiel Boulevard. Both graduates of Lemon-Monroe High School, Linda works at Denny Lumber Co and Don at Frank B. Whisman Contractors. An early spring wedding is planned.
During the Civil War era, soldiers relied on sweet potatoes to sustain energy and health when rations were scarce. The root crops provided protein minerals and vitamins A and C, supporting strength for marching and combat.
A brisk home recipe describes baking sweet potatoes scalloped with apples. Slice peeled potatoes and apples in layers in a greased dish, add sugar and butter, pour hot water, and bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.
A cotton-tipped swab is described as useful for dusting the number plate under the dial on the telephone, suggesting a simple cleaning technique for old phone hardware. The note emphasizes practical maintenance of classic telephones.
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