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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1954
Page
7
A spring project using denim for cafe curtains and chair cushions. Eyelets and white cotton cord create a casual, bright look. instructions cover scalloped edges, facing, eyelet placement, and lacing to secure curtains and cushions.
Practical tips cover measuring molasses with a lightly greased cup to avoid waste and using soapy cloths to clean ice cream spills. For small fires a baking soda toss suffocates flames, while brushing blankets with a nylon brush raises nap on fabrics and plain textiles.
Exsora Company of Daytona Ohio promotes EXSORA as a treatment that kills the itch-mite almost instantly. The firm asserts the illness is highly contagious and lifelong unless stopped, and that a three day course cures it.
Barbecued baked chicken serves four with butter garlic onion sauce and a glaze of lemon juice tomato catsup and seasonings. Also includes Curry French Dressing recipe and a Monday menu featuring rice onions peas crusty bread watercress salad and fruit.
AP reports at the Society of American Bacteriologists that CIBA researchers described an infrared visible light technique to rapidly spot germs resistant to certain drugs. The method may let doctors exclude ineffective drugs early, though it does not yet quantify resistance. Camp Detrick reports progress toward a superior toxoid for botulinum poisoning.
William Edgar Wilson is served notice of Mary Lou Wilson's supplemental petition for divorce filed April 20, 1954 in Case No. 69597, alleging extreme cruelty. Defense required by June 5, 1954. attorney C. H. Taylor noted. Also notice to creditors in Case No. 71005 for Chester R. Grossniklaus Middletown Cheese House. receiver Clinton D. Axe Jr. appointed April 20, 1954, claims due within 30 days.
Former President Harry S Truman will speak on preserving basic liberties as a key theme of his 70th birthday remarks. Basil O’Connor announced the topic and dinner plans at the Waldorf Astoria, noting Truman’s view that a president must act to protect the Constitution and people’s liberties amid current events.
In Cincinnati a ten year old, James Lykins Jr., urged to drive the family car, lost control in the driveway and ran over 15 month old Douglas Burnside, killing him near the garage. The incident was described by Mrs. Lykins to a reporter.
Ruth Millet advises mothers to plan family outings when the father is unavailable. If he objects to picnics or church suppers, the mother can go ahead with the children, creating chances for fun. The author notes dads may come to enjoy outings later as children grow and may be supportive once they understand their kids.
A beauty editor explains proper toenail care and risks of improper trimming. An inexpensive steel clipper marketed with a built in file claims to deliver a professional straight cut with a slight center curve for strength and comfort.
Hollywood producer Darryl F Zanuck said he paid a record two million dollars for screen rights to The Greatest Story Ever Told, Fulton Oursler’s account of Christ. Twentieth Century Fox announced the deal after talks with Oursler's estate executors, with production set to begin next year.
In Memphis Tennessee the First Unitarian Church hosted a late night showing of Charlie Chaplin's Carmen after the city censor Lloyd T. Binford had banned it. The audience of about 100 laughed through the slapstick. Trustees defended the film saying no moral issue was found and rescheduled. Binford earlier warned police might intervene.
Camp Pickett Virginia hosts Logex 54 a vast Army exercise with 1000 officers. The roll call proves trivial beside the confusion of coordinating 124 officers from 29 foreign countries including Maj Prasarn Prasassarakitch and Capt Rien Disthabanchong of the Toai army and Greek Army officers Koutsogianno poulosis.
HOLLYWOOD Arthur James Johnston aged 56 a composer of several hit tunes and for 20 years pianist for Irving Berlin died yesterday after a long illness He wrote music for songs including Pennies From Heaven Cocktails for Two Just One More Chance and Thanks a Million.
A letter from a woman near 30 describes mood swings anxiety and financial worry affecting her marriage and children. The columnist recommends two books on hyperinsulinism and mind body balance and urges professional medical or psychiatric consultation, plus clergy support, as the safer path to recovery.
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