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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1953

Page

10

Mother's A Freshman Sparkles at MHS Sophomore Play

The MHS sophomore class staged Mother's A Freshman to strong praise, with Becky Roof as Abigail Abbott delivering a standout performance. Dale Shockey as Professor Michals and David Higham as Bobo drew continual laughter, supported by six college girls and a capable cast under coach Mrs. John Akerman.

MHS John Akerman Becky Roof Abigail Abbott Miss Roof Dale Shockey Professor Michials David Higham Bobo Dizzy Jo Ed Bechtel Dick King John Feledy Patsey Jo Gilley Susan Jack McLaughlin Dean Gillinghame Marisne ‘Boyle Peggy Mann Shelby Welte Deanna Lambert Pat Cogan Mary Ann Davidson

Middletown adopts long term electric rate ordinance

Ordinance 2929 regulates Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company charges in Middletown, Ohio for two years starting after the effective date. It specifies residential rates by tiered kilowatt hours, demand charges, fuel adjustment, minimums, and penalties for late payments, with provisions for demand meters, service shutoffs, reconnection fees, and district billing. The ordinance includes metering and extension rules and assigns entry into force upon company acceptance.

Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Middletown Ohio City OF State OF Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company of Cincinnati Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company City Commission Doris E. Kronborg Francis Carmody Ss City

Roles and credits for Miller production noted

Janet Carr starred as Mrs Miller with Janet Dawson and Charlotte Kern as student directors. Jim Butch was stage manager. Susan Bell, Phyllis Barker, and Marian na Lacy handled properties and costumes. Makeup by Powell, Johnson, Armstrong, Kilburn, Hannah, Ketzer. Call girl Jill Schrote. Scenery by Figley, Taylor, Roberts, Davis, Lemons, Cregor. Lights and sound by Harold Conrad. MHS orchestra, director Joe Franklin. Sophomore advisers E O Barr and Lillie Maier.

Akerman Janet Dawson Charlotte Kern Jim Butch Susan Bell Phyllis Barker Marianna Lacy Florence Powell Dorothy Johnson Josephine Armstrong Nancy Kilburn Barbara Hannah Nancy Ketzer Jill Schrote Harold Figley Howard Taylor William Roberts Ray Davis David Lemons Richard Creager Harold Conrad

Alden Williams takes over Klamo News Agency

Alden Williams becomes manager of the Klamo News Agency at 53 South Main St after purchasing from Cyprian R. Klamo Jr. Williams, a Middletown native, leads an eight person staff and plans to remodel the cashier’s counter with a glass setup.

Alden Williams Wilbraham Rd Klamo South Main St Cyprian R. Klamo, Jr Williams Middletown VFW Military Order of Cootie The Commercial Realty Company

Daytime Headlights Urged By Traveling Salesman

CHATTANOOGA TENN A traveling salesman from Charlotte, NC, promotes daytime lights as the top rule to prevent auto accidents. C Pinky Layton argues most crashes result from a mind vision disconnection. blinking lights, day or night, jolt drivers back to alertness and improve reaction.

Chattanooga Tenn.p Layton

McIntosh Heads Presbyterian Men at Year End Dinner

Julius McIntosh was elected president of the Men's Club of the First Presbyterian Church at the final dinner meeting of the season. New officers include Robert Kenthier vice president Dr Jack Harris secretary Vernon Ellison treasurer and Henry Woods Jr Ed Egan Art Lennie W M Koenig William Black on the executive committee. Retiring President C E McIntire reported the club has about 400 members and Roger Oakley outgoing treasurer submitted a report. About seven percent of US draft age men are ineligible for military service due to eye defects.

Julius McIntosh First Presbyterian Church Robert Kenthier Jack Harris Vernon Ellison Henry Woods, Jr Ed Egan Art Lennie W. M. Koenig William Black C. E. McIintire

Fina Foam Ad Promises Bright Carpeting Solutions

Wall to wall carpeting shines brighter with foam cleaning. Fina Foam is promoted as the finest foam cleaner to restore forgotten colors. Available at The Central Store and basement level.

Fina

Stevenson Ran In Wrong Place Says Ambassador

New Delhi reports that U S Ambassador George V Allen told Adlai Stevenson that if India's 360 million voters could cast ballots in the last U S election the outcome would be clear Stevenson rebutted with a quip about remaining reluctant to report his own political plans at the embassy reception attended by about 500 officials and families during his Far East tour

New Delhi India U. S George V. Allen Adlai Stevenson Allen Eisenhower Stevenson Far East

Stevenson lays wreath at Gandhi cremation site in India

In a brief ceremony, Stevenson laid a wreath on the site of Mohandas K. Gandhi's cremation in India, reflecting on the independence leader's legacy and the ongoing ties between the nations.

India Stevenson Mohandas K. Gandhi

Strike Hits Plant at Pittsburgh Steel Co Thomas Strip

A wildcat strike at the Thomas Strip Division in Warren Ohio halted production with about 800 workers idled. The company said the walkout protested disciplinary action against two employees, who are represented by the CIO Steelworkers Union.

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