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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1948
Page
7
A woman writes of a three year affair with a married man named Bart who refuses to leave his wife. She is heartbroken, considers suicide, and asks how to forget him. The response urges self assessment, notes her childish reactions, and advises pursuing personal change and new life goals with professional help.
The writer argues Bart relies on his wife as mother protector and home base. Without her, he would collapse into panic and despondency needing specialist care. The piece links his erotic fixation to immature self centeredness and the need for early character development toward rational civilized behavior.
The text critiques Bart for failing to rise above bodily impulses and exploiting dating partners who share his immaturity and amorality, portraying him as unstable and unethical in his handling of erotic interests.
William H. Rocco, 45378, inmate at Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield, is eligible for a parole hearing before the Ohio Pard on and Parole Commission on or after 1948. The notice lists case 13446, convicted May 22, 1947 for auto stealing, with a 1 to 20 year sentence. Feb 23 and Mar 1 notices issued.
Warren County plans a house to house fund drive to reach a $10 160 goal by March 10 with a $1 per member policy. Campaign leaders Marvin E Young and William Shorts announce township chairmen and local drives across Turtlecreek Clearcreek Wayne Massie Salem Union Washington Lanlan Harlan Hamilton East Deerfield with varied township quotas and organizer names.
Earl Winner a Utica painter and decorator found a two foot snake in his bath tub Saturday. He believes the reptile entered via the drain and killed it after catching it in a bucket. Winner says the sight may signal early spring.
The Lebanon Community Concert Association presents Byron Janis 19 year old NBC Symphony soloist in a program at Town Hall on Tuesday at 8 15 p m. The second in a series of concerts showcases the rising pianist whose national acclaim grows with each performance.
Charles Stukenberg age 20 and Milton Wentzel age 21 of Cincinnati pleaded guilty to hunting rabbits with a ferret. They were cited before Squire J G Howell and fined 20 dollars plus costs each. State Game Warden Harold Brant of Morrow apprehended them.
Don Fitton Jr. 23, son of the First National Bank of Hamilton president, was critically hurt when his car crashed into a tree on the Hamilton Middletown Pike at 5 15 am. He suffered multiple injuries and remained unconscious hours later. He was taken to Mercy Hospital. Deputy Sheriff Louis Fritz said he dozed at the wheel. The crash occurred about half a mile south of the Fitton home at Falconridge. Fitton had been in Cincinnati for a basketball game and had no witnesses to the mishap.
New York millinery designers present romantic spring hats with lace nets delicate tints and veils tied under the chin. Matching bags echo the hats with coordinated details in natural straw and black accents. Designs include Hattie Carnegie white organdy hat and Sally Victor ribboned styles with ribbons flowers and vibrant color combinations.
Simple fish based breakfast ideas with dishes like Fish Flakes in Ramekins and Clam Corn Griddles. Includes ingredients such as cooked fish, milk, eggs, flour, cereal, and lemon juice, plus baking instructions for casseroles and griddle cakes.
In Cleveland a coroner expected to issue a verdict today in the death of 44 year old Anthony Gornik found with a bullet wound. A rifle lay in the bedroom near the body as Coroner Samuel R. Gerber investigated.
Charles J. Reuthe, local NFIP chairman, announced the First International Poliomyelitis Conference will be held July 12 to 17 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Officials from over 60 nations and more than 200 medical authorities are invited to present and hear expert summaries on infantile paralysis.
Glacial movement has driven lake formation, making northern latitudes host a major share of the world’s lakes. The process emphasizes the role of ice age activity in shaping continuous water bodies across high latitude regions.
Willard Kelley of Trenton Route 1 was found guilty of installing plumbing in new housing without a license. He received a $100 fine, a suspended sentence, and a warning. Investigations into similar cases are underway as health officials stress code-compliant installs to protect sanitation and loan eligibility.
Ducks possess a clear eye shield that acts like goggles in flight. This protective membrane covers the eye to shield it from water and wind during rapid movement and diving.
Breakfast includes pineapple and grapefruit juice clamecorn griddle cakes butter fortified margarine coffee milk. Luncheon features casserole of kidney beans Permuda type onions green peppers canned tomatoes heated French bread half grapefruit tea milk. Dinner offers tomato juice cocktail fish flakes canned peas baked potatoes raw carrot sticks apple pie coffee milk.
Central School and its Parents-Teacher Organization launch a paper drive with all students participating. Mrs. Jack Byrum promises prizes for large bundles while funds from paper sales will buy equipment and support activities. Call Mrs. Chester Fugett for pickup.
Six weekend thefts were reported to police in Hamilton including four burglaries. The Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. on Eric Highway and Edison Avenue was ransacked with no loot confirmed. A Rauner's drive-in cash register yielded $5.85. Sears & Roebuck shed thefts totaled 25 batteries worth $50. Pierce School principal Irene Frazier reported entry but no loss. A tarpaulin worth $30 vanished from a Columbia Heights job. A purse containing $12 was stolen from Charles Ritzie's home on Washington Street.
The article advises that a junior girl seeking dating freedom should introduce her school friends to her parents. Plan after school or weekend gatherings with parents present, host gatherings, and show responsibility by tidying up after guests. Emphasize church activities over private dates and be home by the designated time to demonstrate readiness for fewer restrictions.
Dramatic students of Miss Florence Powell will present a program during the Mayfield PTA regular meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the school.
Ruth Millett advises older women to adapt when joining their grown children's circles. Key points include avoiding general fault finding, restraining disapproval, listening more, staying hopeful, not sharing too much advice, and aging gracefully without harping on it. She notes tact and restraint are vital for cross generation harmony.
Old Man Stork skipped February’s extra day in Middletown leaving no Leap Year babies born yesterday. This weekend, families welcomed five newborns including a girl and a boy born to Evan Hamilton in Miamisburg, and a boy for Harold Williamson in West Central Avenue, plus twins to Chester Ironton on Lylburn Road.
Athens police report Foster Pierce, 32, was killed and Gerald Tritipo, about 29, hospitalized with injuries after a troubling incident. Authorities did not release further details pending investigation and official statements.
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