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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1949

Page

3

Dewar of K Romance By Roberta Courtland Conranzane Dewar

Merry arrives at Cielito Lindo to visit her mother Susan as spring returns to the New York family estate. Carter Bagby, cordial yet cold, greets Merry who hides tension behind gaiety while Susan scrutinizes Merry’s appearance and recalls their strained past. The scene foreshadows deeper family conflict and a contentious inquiry into charity and status.

Cielito Lindo Merry New York Carter Bagby Carter Susan Darling Angel Lissa Andrew

Merry Returns Home to Family Strife and Romance

Merry faces tension as her mother Susan resents Lissa moving into their lives while Dad appears content with the change. Merry resolves to present a calm front, donning a girlish yellow dress and preparing to join her family for dinner as the scene hints at further drama to come.

Stuffy Nose Ad Promotes Vicks Va-tro-nol for Sleep

An advertisement touts Vicks Va-tro-nol nose drops as a quick relief for head cold congestion. It claims instant opening of a stuffed nose and easier breathing, promising restful sleep with regular bedside use. The copy urges keeping a bottle by the bed and ends with product repetition.

Eight Billion Payroll Taxes Are Predicted

The administration plans to ask Congress for about 8 billion dollars in payroll taxes next year to fund a broader social security program including doctor bill payments. The move doubles current tax take and expands health and unemployment benefits, with a six percent social security tax split between employee and employer, rising as health insurance expands. A separate unemployment tax remains, while employee contributions to that fund are not currently required. In Greenwood Indiana a thief stole two lawn mowers after passing snow shovels at Granville Thompson’s home in December.

Washington Congress Truman Greenwood Ind Granville Thompson

Morticians Meet In State Session In Columbus

Officers of the Embalmers Association of Ohio met in Columbus to plan a 1949 one day educational clinic set for April 20 at the Hotel Canton Onesto. Advisory board includes Michael J. Colligan Jr. Hamilton Judd Wilkins West Liberty and Lester Wakeman Cleveland. Officers listed: Raymon J. Marker Versailles president James Phillips Columbus secretary treasurer Arthur Billow Akron first vice president Wendell Grisler tryker second vice-president.

Embalmers Association of Ohio Columbus Onestotel Canton Michael J. Colligan, Jr Hamilton Judd Wilkins West Liberty Lester Wakeman Cleveland Raymon J. Marker Versailles James Phillips Coumbus Arthur Billow Akron Wendell Grisler Tryker

Diesel Locomotives Replace Coal Burners In Youngstown Area

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials announced a full switch from coal burning to diesel electric locomotives in local switching operations. The Youngstown Warren area now operates 25 diesel locomotives, marking a major modernization for the line.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad The Road Youngstown-Warren Youngstown

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