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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1953
Page
4
The Middletown Journal lists subscription prices for city and trading area delivery, with and without the Sunday News Journal, plus rates for mail and foreign requests. The notice closes with a biblical verse from II Thessalonians 3:12 urging quiet work and self support.
A Senate privileges subcommittee travels to New Mexico to review ballots from last November’s Senate race. Democrat Dennis Chavez was declared winner with 122 543 votes to 117 168 for Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley, who accuses widespread violations. The case recalls past contested seats and rules on seating and expulsion.
In the upcoming general elections major Italian parties align around Premier De Gasperi. A 50 percent popular vote would grant the alliance 65 percent of the Chamber seats. De Gasperi's move to dissolve Parliament and purge old Senators follows a push for electoral stability with church and American backing shaping the Christian Democrats' campaign.
The reading advises seeking help from trusted friends or experts for unusual problems and suggests words spoken at the right moment can save time. It forecasts a sat isfactory period with potential romance and career focus, plus mid summer financial stress easing by fall and prosperity into 1954.
London onlookers watch Mrs Hugo Harper, widow of wartime service, sit in Trafalgar Square with knitting as rain falls. The Cambridge historian and Red Cross volunteer recalls two centuries of family military service to the crown and her ongoing study for a PhD.
A crowd gathers among pavement squatters including Mrs. Harper and others from Devon and Lincolnshire to witness the coronation events. They sleep on blankets, wait in long lines, and express steadfast loyalty to the crown while sharing memories of previous royal ceremonies.
A veteran’s daughter recalls a life of service across colonies and wars from 1914 to 1918, noting losses including two wounded sons and one killed by a 1916 zeppelin raid. She honors imperial duty, while a separate report discusses Korea's president proposing Korean control with foreign troops withdrawn, urging a native-led settlement.
Washington debate grows as Taft argues UN split over Korea requires a new Asia alliance. Senate allies Knowland and Smith back the view noting UN limits, urging a defense pact with Korea before any truce. Congress contemplates alternative groupings if the cease fire negotiations fail.
Harold F Ambrose once jailed for a 630000 stamp fraud now tops again. He rebuilds life in St Paul with employer Charles Ward aiding his return and a reconciled marriage to his former wife, Mary, and five children.
A reflective piece discusses changing gender roles and fashion across cultures. It cites Kipling and observes that women and men now share many interests except in tastes, noting the Fire Island shirt as an example of contemporary summer style with bows, wide collars, and sunlit colors suitable for beachwear.
A reader recalls clipping the woman’s page from the paper revealing how the sports section was damaged and perforated by misplaced cutouts. The anecdote notes the women’s section sits behind baseball and prize fight news and reflects on audience differences.
The clipping describes Anadama bread named Ammydammy, a brown bread first produced by Blacksmith Shop Pastries in Rockport Massachusetts. It notes the dish gained popularity as a regional favorite, reflecting local culinary history.
A domestic morning scene shows a wife scrambling eggs and speaking playfully about cocktail shorts sprinkles of glitter, adding a whimsical tone to breakfast. The remark highlights a lighthearted, affectionate moment.
Twenty years ago Governor Miriam Ferguson and James Ferguson refused to attend a breakfast honoring Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt after she declined to pose for a group photo with them. Mrs. Roosevelt explained she did not wish to be in group pictures during her Dallas visit en route to the Pacific coast to visit her son. On the social side, the Aulls hosted a dinner in Bronxville for friends with Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Driscoll among the guests at Highland Street.
A column reflects on seasonal vacations and the desire to use limited time wisely. The author notes the year’s rhythm and the pressure to choose meaningful getaways. The piece invites readers to value small breaks and personal moments amid busy schedules.
Ronnie Stewart, 10, of Wilbraham Road, Middletown, is slated for a life saving medal by the National Safety Council after rescuing 7 year old Stanley Michael Johnson from drowning when Johnson fell through an abandoned bridge into the hydraulic north of Avalon. The Middletown Safety Council designated Stewart as Hero of the Week.
Dorothy Kilgallen describes Heathrow arrivals through a sunny, ceremonial mood as gates, banners, and royal emblems adorn London. She meets Herbert the English chauffeur, tours landmarks like Kensington Palace and Hyde Park, and notes how London embodies England with its dark facades and green parks, underscoring national pride.
An Alabama town debates stopping Sun Y golf event amid local tensions over appearances and community priorities. An Oklahoma man reunites with his wife after four years, highlighted by women’s club discussions and social events.
A New York judge remarks that every man should be the boss in his own life, noting that few men meet that ideal. The comment reflects on personal responsibility and human flaw.
The touring season kicks off as crews ready buses and cars for travel, with restoration work underway on older jalopies and minor fixes planned to ensure reliable performance on routes.
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