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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1961

Page

27

New Management Takes Over LeSourdsville Lake

LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park will be operated by Berni-Murru Inc this year. Howard Berni and Frank Murru bring decades in entertainment, food, and park management. Berni’s family heritage includes the Organ King Louis Berni.

LeSourdsville Lake Berni - Murru Inc Howard Berni Frank Murru Berni Louis Berni United States Europe Long Beach California Cedar Point Sandusky Ohio Murru Cedar Point Park Murry LeSourdsville

Shepard earns extra pay for space flight

Cmdr Alan B. Shepard Jr. earned $14.38 in May for a 15 minute space flight. As a flying duty commander he is entitled to $230 a month with four hours of flight time, but the extra for the Atlantic mission reduced to one sixteenth of his May flight pay. No special astronaut pay applies.

Shepard Atlantic Cape Canaveral Fla

The Ganges River Revered as India’s Sacred Water

The Ganges is described as India's sacred river, central to religious practice and ritual. The article notes its importance in Hindu culture, its wide moral and spiritual significance, and ongoing debates about pollution and conservation.

the Ganges River India

Fishermans Luck Improves With New Piers Planned

Old Point Comfort Va reports improving fishing luck as two artificial islands are planned as part of a tunnel project over Chesapeake Key between Cape Charles and Cape Henry. Each pier would include parking for 30 autos a coffee shop and a bait tackle shop.

Old Point Comfort Chesapeake Key Cape Charles Cape Hency

Piano repairer injured by exploding golf ball in piano

Richard Burger a 25 year old piano tuner in Cleveland Tennessee was treated for facial and eye injuries after a golf ball found in an upright piano exploded when he lifted it. He had found the ball during repair work and said he did not know how long it had been inside the instrument.

Cleveland, Tenn Richard Burger Burger

Auto plants push steel output in anticipated labor shocks

New York AP reports auto companies stockpile to hedge labor risk helping steel mills surge. Iron Age cites July August model changeovers and ongoing wage talks starting June 29. Last week output hit 1 943 000 tons about 4.6 percent higher, with utilization around 67 68 percent as steel demand appears to rise, aided by construction prospects.

New York Iron Age Metalworking Weekly

Jobless Claims Still Dropping Across Ohio

Continuing unemployment claims fell from 189 782 to 173 640 in the week ended April 29. Extended-benefits recipients rose to 57 130 in the week ending May 6, with 4 723 new extended-benefits claims reported.

Columbus Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation

LeSourdsville Lake Offers Student Picnic Plan

LeSourdsville Lake promotes an organized student group plan with free bus service within twenty miles, free park admission, 40 percent ride discounts, and three free ride tickets per student. Schools listed include Northridge High Dayton and Brandister High, with reservations through mid June.

LeSourdsville Lake LeSourdsville Howard Berni Northridge High Dayton South Lebanon High Y Teens Richmond Ind Brandister High Wyoming Middletown Deer Park Lennox LeSourdsville Lake Amusement Park A. R Ohio

Birthday Party Plan At LeSourdsville Lake

The LeSourdsville Lake birthday party plan returns with a decorated cake and ice cream for the celebrant and guests. Space is reserved for the group in the dining room and cafeteria. Children receive ride tickets for Kiddie land with discounted re-purchases available.

LeSourdsville Lake Kiddieland

First Railways Opened in New Mexico in 1881

The first railroads in New Mexico were constructed in 1881 marking the start of regional rail expansion. The development linked settlements and supported subsequent growth across the territory.

New Mexico

Cuban Gifts Rise for Baptist Churches in Cuba

The Southern Baptist missions reported gifts to Cuban churches last year totaling 710000 dollars, up twenty percent from the prior year. Superintendent Herbert Caudill notes the increase reflects growing support for Cuban missions.

Baptist Churches Atlanta Cuba Herbert Caudill

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