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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1960
Page
22
A short feature describes a daily numeric puzzle game by William J. Miller. Readers count letters in their first name, adjust by rules to obtain a key number, scan a rectangle left to right, and read a hidden message from checked figures. ©1860 King Features Syndicate. tne 3-18
NEW PHILADELPHIA Ohio AP Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court granted a second indefinite postponement in the Dover bribery trials. Defendants include Dover Mayor Clifford C Froelich and five alleged gamblers. Prosecutor James Patrick seeks to try 16 criminal cases starting March 28. The Markos case involves about $1500 in alleged offenses.
Columbus attorney Fred J. Milligan told the Middletown Kiwanis Club that the independent voter will hold the balance of power in the 1960 election and be the main focus of campaigns. He outlined the Ohio Information Committee's nonpartisan program to educate and mobilize voters through local committees and precinct action, urging less political apathy as about half of potential voters stay home on election day.
Detectives Paul Fouts and Ed Poling report burglars broke into the William Shaffer residence at 2208 Supremor Ave through a basement window. They stole canned food valued at 25 dollars a laundry basket and a .32 caliber revolver worth 20 dollars. The home was ransacked.
In Cincinnati a traffic court hearing is set for Willie Lee Griffin 31 on second degree manslaughter in the death of Reuben B Robertson Jr president of Champion Paper Fibre Co Police charged him with drunken and reckless driving after a Sunday morning wreck Griffin struck Robertson as he stood in the street after a minor collision
Readable notes show Middletown securities including Aeronca preferred shares and Sorg Paper Co issuances with related entities Crystal Tissue Co First National Bank Lou Blower and Manchester Hotel listed among New York Stock Exchange members and an associated telephone reference GA 2 457.
Cattle and calves total around 400 head with steady to higher bids on cows and vealers. Hogs 3,000 head with barrows and gilts mainly 16.00s. sows and boars show wider spread. Sheep 100 head with insufficient receipts to test trade.
Local ad fragment lists prices for poultry and ducks including Leghorn hens and Pekin ducks, with contact notes and nearby landmarks such as Castell Building and Clin ton Street. Also includes notices about lost items and small classifieds.
Expressions of gratitude follow the deaths of Isadora Duf fe e Mary Belle Peck and a beloved husband. Recipients thank Rev. Edwin Bobbitt Rev. Kuhns and others for comforting words offerings pallbearers and funeral home staff, with notices from McCoy Leffler Riggs and relatives.
Memory Lane obituary notes Pamela Kay Lemmons who died March 18, 1955 and James Martin who passed away March 18, 1959. Parents siblings and spouse express deep sorrow, recounting prayers blessings and longing for reunion in a peaceful home. Both families pledge lasting remembrance and faith.
Cincinnati area prices list eggs by grade from U S A large white and brown 43 to 45 cents, medium 41 to 42, jumbo 35 to 39, large 32 to 39, medium 29 to 34, small 21 to 28. No 1 quality fryers 17 to 19 cents. Hens heavy 15 to 22, light 7 to 11. Potatoes 4.00 to 6.75 per barrel.
Chicago market notes show wheat and corn futures with mixed gains and declines. Multiple contracts including March May July and December posted small percentage changes, alongside oats with modest shifts as traders monitor supply and demand signals.
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