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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1956
Page
8
Dear Mary Haworth advises tact in handling a couple who bring their dog to every gathering. Affected residents seek a gentle, united approach, suggesting a host to invite the couple to arrange pet care and avoid hostility while preserving harmony.
In a weekend rural scene Mable cajoles Sam into a travel morning to a country auction. She bids eagerly on knickknacks from cedar dressers to copper washtubs, insisting on bargains while Sam laments Saturday hours and questions their purchases. The tale hints at household impulse and inexpensive luxuries.
Butler County Courts list divorces sought: Robert L Baker of New Miami from Rhoda Sue Baker of Hamilton for neglect. Eunice Cole of Hamilton from Donald Cole of Hamilton for neglect and cruelty. Gloria Ann Little of West Middleton Rt. 1 from Dale B Little of 1334 Woodlawn Ave Middletown for neglect and cruelty. Georgette Biece of Pawtucket RI from Charles Biece of Hamilton for support dependents.
President Eisenhower urged wide observance of September 17 to instill a deeper appreciation of the Constitution among all citizens, marking Citizenship Day nationwide.
Betty Alice Chambers a minor with unknown residence faces a divorce petition filed May 18 1956 by Charles Russell Chambers in the Common Pleas Court of Butler County Ohio case 74476 for gross neglect of duty. Respondent must plead by July 11 1956. otherwise the petition may be granted. Clerk Joseph T Kiep Deputy Norman G Greveny Attorney Alton H Combs. May 22 29 June 5 12 19 26.
Summer fabrics fool the eye with cotton looks mimicking wool and silk resembling nylon. Arthur Jablow debuts cotton summer suits that mimic wool and follow 1956 silhouettes, including a gray slab weave cotton tweed with rhinestone buttons, a gray checked cotton tweed, and a demidetached silhouette in rayon mohair wool blend. These light fabrics offer coolness, easy care, and thrift, suitable for town or travel year round.
A list of real estate transfers and cancellations including deeds from Middletown and surrounding areas. Transactions cover parcels in Fairfield Venice Gardens Stockton Heights and Monroe with prices ranging from 2.20 to 29.70, and cancellations involving multiple banks and towns. Names include Weaver Davis Young Hicks Sharits Knott Anderson and many others.
Colorado Springs reports Dr. Arne Suominen a Delray Beach physician aged 56 has issued a dare to any two cigarette smokers. He offers a 15 minute rest and a midway change if they race to the summit of Pike's Peak in August, according to a letter to the Chamber of Commerce.
YMCA executive committee plans study session at noon to consider proposed repairs and alterations of bowling alleys. Harry Holiday Jr., the Y president, to open the session. A separate note states divorce rates in small towns are about half those in large cities.
Jane Eads profiles Ruby L. Cotham a former USDA meat inspector with 37 years of service. She recalls starting on the killing floor in 1918 at East St. Louis and advancing through sausage lard and frying pork skins. Now in Washington with her brother, she cherishes public safety work and old ballgames, especially the Washington Nationals.
Santa Monica California a contest over cartoonist George McManus estate has ended in compromise Emil Zekley a longtime associate and Mrs Zekley and two children will receive 65000 in installments after the deaths of Florence Leo and Lillian Zekley The provisions appear in McManus 1954 will and were agreed after probate began Zekley had claimed a larger sum under a 1953 will McManus died in October 1954.
A dense list of Tuesday evening meetings across multiple groups including Sertoma Club at Manchester Hotel North Middletown Fire Association at North Middletown Fire House and South Middletown Fire Association at 1108 Forrer St Mayfield Fire Department at Sheffield Street American Citizen Club at 30 Broad St Battery A 1980 AAA Gun Battalion at Armory FOE at Hall Middletown Grocers and Meat Dealers Association at Chatterdine YMCA Board at noon Golden Age Club at Armco Park Blythe Williams American Legion Post at headquarters National Guard Company D 107th Armored Cavalry at Armory Order of Ahtepa at Nelva Center Knights of Columbus at K of C Auditorium Golden Helmet VFW Post 7230 at 63 S Main St American Legion Post 281 Membership at Legion.
A study notes that yawning balances air pressure between the middle ear and the outside environment, helping relieve pressure differences and improve comfort. Researchers explain the act opens the Eustachian tube, allowing pressure to equalize and reduce discomfort during altitude changes or congested conditions.
An old ad claims Ostrex Tonic Tablets boost energy for those over forty by supplying iron and vitamins. It advertises strong effects with quantities equating to oysters, liver, or beef, and offers a 7-day trial and a cheaper economy size with a savings. Available at all druggists.
The piece notes that enforcing the Pure Food and Drugs Act took decades, with education of companies and training of inspectors, aided by women's clubs and progressive press. It highlights rising public awareness, cleaner plant sanitation, and spotless uniforms as progress, plus a dinner menu guide and a recipe for rhubarb dessert and a tomato ketchup sauce.
Velva Scearse of Middletown Ohio named administratrix of Winfield Scearse estate filed with Butler County probate court creditors must present claims by dates listed attorney Thomas H Stubbs May 28 1956 notice dated June 5 12 19
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