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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1948

Page

8

Mary Haworth Mothers Consent To Marriage Is Only Dodge To Stay Single

Dear Mary Haworth, concern for my daughter impels me to write for your advice. Helen, 26, attractive and poised, holds a fine business position. For two years she has dated Craig, 34, charming and likeable, with a responsible job and high ideals. He proposes marriage, but his mother objects and Craig wants Helen to wait for her consent. Helen loves him and refuses other suitors, while Craig stays at home awaiting approval. I shrink from intruding but wish guidance.

Mary Haworth Helen Craig C. N Mom Morm Gus Page Sterling Mrs. Sterling Talent

Engagement Break Suggested To Free Helen From Craig

A reader argues Craig will never win his mother’s consent and should break the engagement to allow Helen to decide. The writer says Craig is mom’s captive, lacks marriage commitment, and remains tied to his mother, hindering his ability to marry. M. H.

Craig C.N

Real Thing Shirtfrock Pattern 9321 Ad

Pattern 9321 authentic shirtfrock with notch collar front placket bloused back and large pockets. Available sizes 12 to 20 and 40 with fabric yardage noted for size 16. Send 25 cents to The News Journal pattern department for details and ordering instructions. Look for Marian Martin Summer pattern book with a free beach bag pattern.

News Journal Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N. Y Marian Martin

Bitter Reprieve Mafia Theft and Murder Case

Drexel Drake’s Bitter Reprieve centers on Marcus Sterling who steals a wife’s diamond necklace to cover a debt with racketeer Harry Bindle. He fakes a burglary, hides cash, and his wife Miriam is found murdered next morning. detectives reveal multiple sets of prints linking Sterling and Miriam to the crime scene.

Marcus Sterling Harry Bindle Sterling Edgecraft Country Club Miriam Sterling

Bar Room Clue Links Thief to Sterling Case

A bartender notes rye bottles and a perfect thumb print on Sterling's radio dial knob. Jordan's men search Sterling's room but find nothing. They question how Sterling carried items upstairs.

Sterling Jordan Gus

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