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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1952
Page
8
A guide on dry wall materials for attic finishing discusses four major types plywood fiberboard hardboard and plasterboard. It covers uses from paneling and flooring to decorative finishes and fire ratings with handling tips for gypsum wallboard and nail driving.
Instructions describe spacing nails, spreading adhesive in channels, embedding perforated reinforcing tape, applying multiple coats of adhesive, sanding, and spackling nailhead dimples. Corners receive the same treatment with tape folded lengthwise. Care yields a smooth decorating surface.
The Navy unveils a lightweight radar for airplanes that warns pilots of other craft, mountains, and storms. When spread and directed downward it maps terrain for 200 miles in all directions, guiding navigation and terrain awareness aboard transports and commercial aircraft, including the presidential plane Independence.
The American Ceramics Society announced plans to build a $250,000 national headquarters in Columbus. The group serves 41,000 members in the United States and 44 other countries with scientific publications. An emergency ordinance details sewer improvements on Lylburn Road in Middletown to connect with the city’s sanitary system, funded by bonds and assessed in installments.
A compact 24 by 24 foot two bedroom home is described with an attractive exterior and efficient interior. It omits a dining room and coat closet but features picture windows, a protected front porch, a living room entry, a bright kitchen, two back bedrooms with large closets, a convenient bath, linen storage, and Peg Board storage ideas. A full basement provides extra space. financing via F H A is possible. Plans and full blue prints are offered for sale by Scale Model Home Planning Co. Royal Oak Michigan, with delivery in about two weeks.
Longview Social Service League Board at 7 30 p m 714 Eleventh Ave Executive Committee of American Legion 218 at 7 30 p m Legion Home Tuesday Civitan Rotary Mansfield Hotel Sertoma 6 30 p m Mansfield Hotel North Middletown Fire Association 7 p m North Middletown Fire House Mayfield Fire Department 7 30 p m Sheffield St Fire House Battery A 130 AAA Gun Battalion 7 45 p m LeSourdsville Armory F C E Lodge 8 p m Middletown Personnel Association 6 30 p m Colony Restaurant Holy Trinity School P T A 8 p m assembly room special speaker and annual election of officers SPEBSQSA 8 p m Legion Home Ladies Democratic Club 7 30 p m Dobrozsi Hall South Broad Street
United Nations report notes civilian production increased despite fears of blow from armament race. It says rearmament failed to meet targets and civilian markets saw higher output in many communities.
Case No. 26372 Estate of Elizabeth Gilbert deceased. Joseph Gilbert of San Re Drive Dayton Ohio and Hubert Gilbert of 112 Fairground Ave Dayton Ohio named executors. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated March 28 1952. OSCAR R. LEISER Probate Judge. Walter R. Bender, Attorney. May 5-12-19.
Ohio invites sealed proposals for an asphalt surface course on State Route 122 in Butler County Wayne and Madison Townships. Bid by May 20 1952 with plans on file. Contract completion by Aug 15 1952 or minimum wage rates apply. Director reserves right to reject bids.
A humorous verse by Gordon Martin contrasts male confusion with women’s fashion chatter. The speaker admits he cannot tell cloches, toppers, bareback shoes, or other stylish terms, while noting men prefer simple coats and pants.
Wittenberg College will honor four individuals at its 107th annual commencement on June 9 in Springfield Ohio. Probate Judge Harry G Gram of Clark County Carthage College president Harold H Lentz Dr Davis F Miller zoology chair at Ohio State University and Rev Frank P Madsen pastor of Hope Lutheran Church Detroit will receive honorary degrees Doctor of Laws Doctor of Laws Doctor of Science and Doctor of Divinity respectively.
Congressional elections in El Salvador proceed with only government-backed candidates as opposition parties withdrew. President Oscar Osorio's Revolutionary Party for Democratic Unification PRUD dominates, with 54 deputies and 54 alternates to be chosen for two-year terms in the unicameral legislature.
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