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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1948
Page
7
A reader, Mary Haworth France, weighs whether to pursue journalism and finish college or marry Harvey, who offers a modest future but would end her student plans and place financial pressure on her family. She explains her widowed mother and sister’s dependence, her own low earnings, and a looming decision about leaving school for marriage.
Fragmentary remarks describe Harvey as difficult in attitude and pursuing a wife who is neither a student nor a zealot, with plans to complete a higher evocation mapped out, though the speaker doubts his pace or feasibility.
The letter argues the suitor Harvey is jealous autocratic and unfitted for marriage. It urges the reader to continue education and not marry now or later, noting the man lacks purpose and a job. The writer advises firmly ending the relationship and pursuing personal plans.
A puzzle listing, with clues and abbreviations, spans letters and numbers. It references a 1947 Academy related theme with entries for decayed bird title consumed behold let fall covering either card game is compelled suppose tidier two prefix half an em runs aground colorer destinies and more.
A fragmentary OCR item notes contest results with terms like Prestens Parr and Herecer securing a win among scattered phrases such as 30 Insect and 32 Spread, alongside clues referencing a surveyor and children.
The Swift Laboratories report on cookery accuracy and palatability of pork lamb and beef liver. Over six years 326 men trained to buy meats for large quantity food service identified liver types and preferred pork lamb or beef liver through eight practical tests.
A daily meal plan lists breakfast with canned juice griddle cakes and coffee lunch with a cheese sauce vegetable casserole rye bread and iced tea dinner featuring sautéed pork liver creamed potatoes broiled tomatoes corn raw carrots and devils food cake.
A recipe fragment describes slicing pork liver, salting the slices, browning them in bacon drippings or lard, adding a small amount of water, then covering and simmering. The text shows two variants with slight wording differences.
Mansfield Ohio July 20 1948 Earl Durham inmate No 45847 in Ohio State Reformatory admitted from Butler County Case No 13447 convicted November 3 1947 of Assault to Rob serving one to 15 years eligible for hearing before Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission on or after September 1 1948 Parole and Record Clerk A C Forsyth July 12 19
Notice announces Robert H. Morgan of Geneva on the Lake Ohio appointed executor of Guy Morgan deceased of Butler County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated July 14 1948 with Cc E Burke attorney and Oscar R Leiser probate judge.
A sermon on friendship urges effort over convenience. It contrasts those who say they would help but never act with the person who consistently reaches out a helping hand when needed, noting true friendship requires timely acts rather than excuses.
A short discussion on public manners condemns rude behavior by young girls. It cites examples such as walking four abreast to block foot traffic, elbowing an older woman for a seat on a bus, and treating the beach as private property.
A 1944 copyright notice credits William J Muller with distribution by King Features, dated January 19.
A reflection on loyalty and timing in friendships. The speaker notes that prioritizing others’ needs over personal convenience can strengthen bonds and keep friends close. The message emphasizes considerate acts at the right moments.
Mrs. Clara Clice of Zanesville Ohio writes of feeling better after using Rennel grapefruit juice weight loss remedy. The testimonial promises rapid fat reduction without hunger, dieting, or vitamins, and offers a money back guarantee if results do not appear.
A fragment describes a swimmer whose lively behavior draws ire from friends and other swimmers. The tone suggests gendered judgments about her conduct and how exuberance is perceived as improper in the water.
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