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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1957

Page

12

Television wears tuxedos as TV audience grows

Don Ameche in a Cape Cod scene sparks a look at formal wear. Sam Rudefker, a leading tuxedo maker, notes TV's rise in formal attire since 1948. He recalls early resistance, mentions cues from Television Theatre and Sid Caesar, and cites stars like Jackie Gleason Perry Como and Steve Allen adopting the look.

New York TV Playhouse Don Ameche Cape Cod Sam Rodofker Rodofker Udofker Sid Caesar Rudefker Jackie Gleason Steve Allen Perry Como

Nightly Broadcast Highlights and TV Listings

Radio tonight features George Burns on The Lou is Sobol Show. TV at 7:30 includes Jim Bowie heading to New Orleans in Convoy Gold. Lucy disrupts a train with a jewel thief. Star Showcase stars David Brian and Marjorie Lord. Faust ’57 presents a modern Faust. The Goodwill Ambassadors with Redfield and Hernandes play Latin American backdrop. Cochise of Broken Arrow captures an Irishman mining gold. Boxing: DiBiase vs Kerwin. The Lonesome Trail with John Agar and Wayne Morris at 11:15.

WHIO WKRC Lucy New York WCPO David Brian Marjorie Lord Robert Montgomery William Redfield Juano Hernandes WLW D — Cochise Broken Arrow Indian Territory Tony DiBiase Gale Kerwin John Agar Wayne Morris

Pianist David Jerome Dies After Allentown Recital

16 year old pianist David Stephen Jerome collapsed after his recital at the Allentown Women's Club in Allentown Pennsylvania He was the son of Rev and Mrs Norman Jerome Autopsy planned to determine the cause of death Coroner Clayton Werley announced today

Allentown Allentown Women’s Club David Stephen Jerome Norman Jerome Clayton Werley

Morning Radio Schedule Highlights

A snapshot of late morning radio slots lists programmes on WPFB WLW WKRC WPFBR WERC WMOH SAI and WLW 12:00 news on WERC News and affiliates. Includes True Confess True Confess and a bride marriage feature and Medies show.

WKRC Rolingin WLW Ews WMOH WPFB Will Lenay WEAI Ted McKay Miamisburg Wprb Dave Lane Reorie WMOB Coke Time Schottelkotte WSAI Harkness Omington Ther Wlwerenade W1lw Bible Kay Morton Lawr Weilk Ed Morgan WM00 WMI Town Today Kay Moerton eQuestrully Shandwagon WLV Key Morton Wkrc Hayrides Jim Hibbard Tom Sutton Eld Lebon WMOK Faton WERC W'ther WPFBR Pepper Young Dr. Maione Meeee Skinner Teen Sepenete True Story M Sic Pat Buttram Matinee Lenay

Soviet warships pass Suez canal first since WWI

Two Soviet destroyers and an auxiliary tanker passed the Suez Canal on Sunday, heading to Vladivostok with possible Red Sea time. The move follows recent Soviet naval activity in the Mediterranean and turkish straits, amid Middle East tensions over the Gulf of Aqaba. Speculation says the voyage signals strength.

Cairo Suez Canal Senday Vladivostok Far East Red Sea Middle East Egypt Israel Gulf of Aqaba Mediterranean Turkish Straits

Wimbledon Marks 80th Year as Global Tennis Showdown

Wimbledon in London celebrates its 80th anniversary with 500 players from 39 countries competing for the world lawn tennis crowns. The All England Club started in 1877 and profits are expected near 280000 dollars after two weeks of matches at Center Court.

Wimbledon England London All-England Miss Maud Watson May Sutton California Norman Brookes Australia

Mackay Edges Giammalva For NCAA Tennis Crown

Barry MacKay of Michigan defeated Sammy Giammalva of Texas 6-4 3-6 6-2 3-6 6-3 to win the national collegiate singles title. MacKay helped Michigan secure the team championship with 10 points as Tulane, Texas and Iowa trailed. In doubles, Tulane’s Crawford Henry and Ronald Holmberg beat Michigan’s MacKay and Lick Potter 6-3 7-9 6-4 6-4.

Salt Lake City Barry ‘MacKay Michigan Sammy Giammalva MacKay Netman Giammalva Texas Tulane Iowa Crawford Henry Ronald Holmberg Lick Potter

Fight Results From LA Manila Tokyo Boxers Leave Wins

Hollywood Neals Rivers 159 Los Angeles stopped Sal Flores 160 Buena Park Cal 9 Manila Lero Fermnosa 121 Philippines outpointed Larry Bat aan 125 Philippines 12 Tokyo Omsap Laemfapha Thailand outpointed Gabriel Elor ide Philippines 12

Hollywood Neal Rivers Los Angeles Sal Flores Buena Park Cal Manila Leo Fermnosa Philippines Larry Bataan Tokyo Omsap Laemfapha Thailand Gabriel Eloride

Lawrence Hawersatt Jr wins shooting title at Greensburg

Lawrence Hawersatt Jr., 18, hit 368 of 400 targets to take top honors in the eastern section of the National Junior Outdoor Small Bore Rifle Championship at Greensburg Sunday.

Akron Ohio Lawrence Hawersatt Jr Greensburg

Post Office Clerks Elect Ohio Convention Leaders

YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Federation of Post Office clerks closed its annual convention by choosing Michael Billick Toledo as president Clarence Garrison Newark and Earl Harris Zanesville as vice presidents and Carl Buckhart Leavittsburg as treasurer in a Sunday election.

Youngstown Ohio Ohio Federation of Post Office Clerks Michael Billick Toledo Clarence Garrison Newark Earl Harris Zanesville Carl Buckhart Leavittsburg

Crossword Puzzle Answers Summary

Crossword clues cover mountain spur droop harem room plant dragging plant rouse vigilance New Zealand fossil rest distinctive system wing uniform one of Siamese race snow vehicles time confirmed one kiloliter tender simple advocate funeral oration born stringed instrument celery like average time solution talks tree of antiquity dissuade ring July malt drink it is poetic cylinder in stem of plants pit prior to newt enthusiast recluse gypsy gentleman evader diffident personality common place discourse path beaver enemy exist Polynesian pine coarse weed through over

New Zealand Evader

Big Firms Not Always Top Profit Makers In 1956

The Fortune 500 industrials show sales leaders GM Ford and Chrysler but lag in profitability. Gillette tops return on invested capital at 43 percent, while GM ranks 79th and Ford 269th on different measures. The 500 group grew sales 8 percent vs 12 percent for others, with many underperforming year over year.

New York The U. S Fortune Magazine General Motors Ford Motors Chrysler Gil-lette American Telephone & Telegraph

Light Plane Flies Ocean Amid Pacific Crossing

Peter Gluckmann the San Francisco watch maker known for solo ocean flights completed a Pacific crossing in a single engine Beechcraft. He landed at San Carlos airport after a 19 hours 10 minutes return leg from Honolulu, slowed by head winds and a thunderstorm. The outbound flight took 15 hours 4 minutes.

San Francisco Peter Gluckmann Pacific Gluckmann Atlantic San Carlos Honolulu

Barn Split By Lightning Kills 39 Cattle In Upstate NY

In Sherburne New York farmer Andrew Bruno reported a lightning strike split his barn in two. One half fell across a road while the other burned killing 39 cattle. The fire also destroyed another barn and a milkshed and an electrical storm cut power for about thirty minutes.

Sherburne N.Y Andrew Bruno New York

Emperor Hirohito Hosts Lemnitzer at Farewell Luncheon

In Tokyo Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako hosted General L. L. Lemnitzer and his wife at a farewell luncheon in the Imperial Palace. Lemnitzer will depart Japan July 1 to assume duties as Army deputy chief of staff.

Tokyo Hirohito Nagako Gen. L. L. Lemnitzer U.S U.S. Far East Imperial Palace Lemnitzer Japan Army

Retired Prosecutor Dies In Cleveland

Frank T. Cullitan 77 a Democrat and former Cuyahoga County prosecutor died at Lakeside Hospital after months of illness. He served as prosecutor from 1933 to 1956 after a 24 year tenure.

Cleveland Cuyahoga County Frank T. Cullitan Lakeside Hospital

Clark Slated For Air Guard Chief

Maj. Gen. Edsel O Clark 44 Worthington expected to be named chief of staff of the Ohio Air National Guard succeeding Maj. Gen. Errol H Zistel of Cleveland who retires June 30 Governor to confirm after Kreber presents Clark’s name remains to be confirmed by the governor and Adjutant Gen Leo M Kreber

Columbus Ohio Edsel Clark Worthington Ohio Air National Guard Errol H. Zistel Cleveland Leo i M. Kreber

Salt And Pepper Hospital Combine In Fresno Report

Salt and Pepper hospital in Fresno reports Sallie Jane Salt, 3, and Johnnie McCosh Pepper, 7, admitted the same day and treated in the same room for eye trouble by the same doctor.

Fresno Calif Salt and Pepper Valley Children’s Hospital Sallie Jane Salt Johnnie McCosh Pepper

Herter Sees Progress Toward Disarmament Pact

Secretary of State Christian Herter says the Soviet Union appears ready to accept a disarmament inspection system satisfactory to the United States. He notes the talks in London show potential real progress, with a willingness to move beyond propaganda and adopt verifiable inspection. He cites cautious optimism that small steps forward outweigh inaction.

Washington Christian A. Herter Russia United States Herter London Reds

Dive ends in tragedy at Halstead village fair

Albert Heys, 50, watched Stan Lindberg perform 60-foot dives into a water tank. Heys then donned a coat and climbed the platform, leaping into the tank where he struck the side and died.

Halstead England Albert Heys Stan Lindberg Heys

Trans Man Locked In After Century Bowl nap

Leon Myers, 45, was napping in the back room of Century Bowling Alley where he worked. He woke to find himself locked inside and escaped through a skylight and a ladder with help from a fire company.

Philadelphia Leon Myers Century Bowling Alley Fire Company

Donald MacBride Funeral Today

Hollywood bids farewell to veteran actor Donald MacBride 62 who died after a yearlong illness. A Requiem Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. MacBride’s career spanned five decades with Broadway stage work and over 50 films including the My Friend Irma TV series.

Hollywood Donald MacBride Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church MacBride Irma

Butler County Divorces and Divorces Filed in Courts

Butler County docket lists multiple divorce suits filed, including Mary E Russell versus Bradley Russell and others, with grounds of neglect and cruelty. The record also notes a divorce granted for Peggy Thompson from Norman Thompson, presided by Judge David Black.

Mary E. Russell West Middletown Bradley Russell Trenton John Duncan Hamilton Barbara Duncan Peggy Thompson Norman Thompson David Black

Springboro Hosts Dinner Guests From Middletown

Springboro Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilson and their son hosted dinner guests on Wednesday. Among the attendees were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Webb and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hagan of Middletown.

Fred Wilson Paul Webbl Richard Hagan Middletown

Cincinnati Prices and Rotations for Poultry and Foods

A fragmented ledger lists Cincinnati area farm prices for eggs and poultry, with grades from U S A to C and current receipt values. It also shows potatoes and a long catalog of company names and stock prices, including Amoco, General Electric, Goodyear, U S Steel, Westinghouse, and many others, reflecting market activity and corporate quotes.

Cincinnati U. S

Ripe Melon Aroma Guidance From UC Expert

Davis California experts offer methods to pick ripe melons. Harlan K. Pratt of UC College of Agriculture says aroma at the blossom end signals ripeness and flavor. If the melon lacks scent, the flavor is not there and quality drops.

Davis Calif.ia Harlan K. Pratt University of California College of Agriculture

LADD Members New York Stock Exchange

LADD members are listed in connection with the New York Stock Exchange proceedings at the Manchester Hotel GA phone 2 457.

LADD New York Stock Exchange Manchester

Cincinnati hog and cattle market settles mixed gains in range

The market shows steady to strong action across hogs and cattle with steers and heifers trading 22.00 to 23.50 for 700 to 1 100 lb ranges and feeders at 15.00. Sows, bulls, and cows move with gains of up to 50 cents, while feeder pigs bring 15.00. Sheep and lambs run 16.00 to 22.00 with light offerings lingering.

Cincinnati USDA U. S U.S

Dayton Produce Egg Shelling Price Report

A fragmented Dayton market note lists egg shelling prices and paying rates, with figures such as 335 and 28 appearing among garbled terms. The readable bits indicate a pricing update for eggs and related commodities.

Pretty Girl Holds Intruder at Gunpoint in Wayne Estate

Mary Donnelly, 17, daughter of a Wayne estate caretaker, woke to prowler sounds and confronted Charles Holland, 45, with a .22 rifle. She held him at bay for five minutes until her father James returned and police were summoned. Holland was charged with disorderly conduct.

Wayne, Pa Mary Donnelly James Charles Holland

Priest Chases and Catches Burglar in Three-Block Pursuit

In Los Angeles a Roman Catholic priest, Rev. Jeremiah Flannagan, chased a burglar after spotting him tampering with the church poor box. The man fled three blocks before being cornered in a backyard as sheriff deputies arrived. Suspect John Joseph Mullman, 47, booked on burglary suspicion.

Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputies Jeremiah Flannagan Father Flannagan John Joseph Mullman

Blaze causes 500 damage at actress Susan Hayward home

Sherman Oaks firemen estimate 500 damage from a weekend blaze in a maid’s upstairs bedroom at actress Susan Hayward’s home. The actress was away. Mrs. Cleo Miller, the maid, said the fire started after she accidentally pushed a chest of drawers against an electric wall heater.

Hollywood Susan Hayward Sherman Oaks Cleo Miller

Judge Matthias Bust Unveiled In Rotunda

A bust of the late Ohio Supreme Court Justice Edward S. Matthias donated by the Ohio Encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans was unveiled in the State House rotunda. The bust and a plaque will be placed in the Supreme Court lobby in the State House Annex. Matthias served as a captain of volunteers in the Spanish American War.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Edward S. Matthias United Spanish War Veterans State House Mathias

Girl Rated Tops As Cattle Judge

Akron Ohio Jo Ann Bonham of Washington Court House Ohio won a 250 scholarship to Ohio State University at the Ohio Short Horn and Poled Shorthorn Breeders Assn field day. She is a 4 H member from Fayette County and her team won the team judging title as about 200 Future Farmers of America and 4 H Club members participated.

Akron Ohio Jo Ann Bonham Washington Court House Ohio State Northfield

Dinner guests visit Collins in Ridgeville and Glendora

Mr and Mrs Ray Humphreys of Glendora California and Mr and Mrs Robert King dined Monday with Mr and Mrs Charles Collins at the Golden Lamb Before returning to the Collins home the Humphreys stayed overnight In Ridgeville Miss Rose and Katherine Krager Con Krager Will Krager and Mrs Alma Lang of Cincinnati were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs George Krager The mid Pacific contains over 100 islands and rocks with seven inhabited and a land area of 6407 square miles

Ray Humphreys Glendora California Robert King Charles Collins Golden Lamb Collins Ridgeville the Humphreys Misses Rose Katherine Krager Con Will Krager Alma Lang Cincinnati George Krager mid-Pacific Lavail Territory

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