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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1957
Page
5
In Cincinnati a four member research team reports Negroes can succeed in business industry or professions if they study and persevere. Wendell H. Pierce notes prejudice is not ultimate and employers will hire qualified workers due to skill shortages. The project aims to share success stories with children.
The ad touts Ranft's in Franklin next to the Post Office offering famous national home furnishings. It markets the store as cheaper than elsewhere with extended hours open until 8:30 pm on Tuesday and Friday and targets “smart” shoppers seeking best value.
Interviews feature Tom Jones a Central High School and Miami University graduate now Juvenile Court constable who recalls days of doubt and sacrifice. Alice Lewis credits a secretary course despite doubt about employment for Negroes. W L Manggrum an Ohio registered architect discusses uplifting Negro youth through exposure to professionals. The project launched December under the Presidents Committee on Government Contracts targets manpower shortages in Cincinnati Chicago and Detroit expanding beyond Negroes later to Southern whites.
The South Madison Township Fire Department Auxiliary announces a white elephant sale starting at 7 30 p m tomorrow night. An important business meeting will follow, as stated by an auxiliary representative.
AP tally shows twelve Ohio fatalities over the weekend with ten from traffic crashes. Names include Daniel Christmas Akron and Orville Smith Columbus among others in Akron Mansfield Dayton Norwood Cincinnati Cleveland incidents and a fatal house fire in bed.
Rep. Vorys urges caution on unidentified aircraft over Middle East as he defends Eisenhower Middle East resolution on American Forum of the Air. Rep Zablocki questions need for proposal while Vorys warns about mysterious flyovers and potential seriousness.
A West Virginia couple and two of their children died in a single vehicle crash on U S 23 near Virgin Kentucky. The parents Adam Johnson Edith and their 11 year old son Leon plus 3 year old Bobbie Lou died. Six others including two more Johnson children were injured two critically. The nine aboard a car that sideswiped another vehicle and hit a parked coal truck.
Geneva New York The New York State Agriculture Experiment Station reports that a tablespoon or two of honey can sober a drunken person by sugars aiding a chemical breakdown of alcohol. The same treatment may help with a hangover.
Sealed bids are being received at the Middletown Post Office for a mail messenger route opening. The route runs between the Middletown post office New York Central Railroad Station and West Middletown B&O station with exchanges between depots and parcel post annex. Bidding closes March 13 and details are at the postmaster's office.
Nellie Lawson files for divorce from Earl Lawson in Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio case 1070 alleging gross neglect of duty. Earl Lawson must answer by March 16 1957 or petition may be granted. Clerk Joseph T. Kiep Deputy Albert Ray Anness Attorney Alton H. Combs. February 4 11 18 25 March 4 11.
Pearl Thomas of Middletown Ohio appointed Executrix of the estate of Garrett T Thomas deceased of Middletown Butler County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months dated February 6 1957 Probate Judge Harry F Walsh Walter R Bender Attorney at Law notice ran February 18 25 March 4
The East German Communist party newspaper Neues Deutschland said the Soviet Union developed a vacuum cleaner that also washes clothes. It did not provide details on how the device functions.
James W Fugitt died apparently of a heart attack while celebrating his 90th birthday at his grandson's home. About 200 visitors attended the open house yesterday.
U N salvage fleet clears one of two major obstructions blocking 10 000 ton ships through the Suez Canal. German hoists moved a dredger north from the Suez end toward Bitter Lake as explosives removal gates the sunken tug Edgar Bonnet. Egyptian officials cite explosives aboard the tug must be removed before work can begin. President Nasser allegedly delays canal clearance to pressure Israel from the Gaza Strip.
Armco Foundation announces four $250 Armco Scholarships for Wilmington College industrial supervision program. Open to high school seniors in communities with Armco plants. applications due March 11, winners named April 22.
The Atomic Energy Commission awards Ohio State University 48350 dollars and Miami University Oxford 5800 dollars to promote training of more scientists. The grants aim to expand scientific education and research programs.
The notice promotes non surgical treatment for glandular inflammation aimed at older men. It claims temporary relief medicines do not address causes and warns neglect can lead to senility or malignancy. A free book is available from Excelsior Institute in Excelsior Springs Missouri with no obligation.
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