Best vacation bargains in North America and Europe in 1978
Travel writer notes the United States and Canada offer top bargains with low hotel and meal prices. In West Germany high costs persist while Canada lures with $25 room and $25 dinner for two, plus cheap alcohol and tax breaks. Spain and Portugal also offer savings, with dollar value rising 17 percent in Spain. Budget motels in the U S offer rates from $15 nightly. Apex fares and prebooking benefits are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
West Germany
Germany
Ontario
Quebec
Spain
Portugal
Paradores
America
Pilot Books
Fiftth Avenue
New
Slime faces Star Wars challenge in toy market shift
Slime, the green gooey toy, dominated 1977 sales but is slipping as Star Wars figures surge. Mattel ships 40 tons to England to meet demand while retailers report uneven reorders and caution about staining rugs and hair. A slime worm variant and a slime monster game appeal to kids, yet adults warn against mess and long-term appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toy and Hobby World Magazine
Jimey
Star Jars
Mattel Inc
England
Joel Rubenstein
Mattel
Dennis Otsuka
Doug Wolfe
Howard Labow
Understanding closing costs for first time home buyers
The article explains how closing costs vary and are generally lower in Middletown than the national average. It covers types of charges such as appraisal, credit report, and title checks, plus how loan type and terms affect fees. It warns buyers to read HUD materials and shop around, noting points may be used to compensate below market rates. It also mentions the Homestead Act and provides a publication contact for public land information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S&l
Middletown Area
Chicago Title Insurance Co
U.S
HUD
U.S Department of Interior
Alaska
Consumer Information Center
Pueblo
Colo
Schiavone Foods Expands Into Canned Soups and Ravioli
Schiavone Foods Inc announces expansion beyond spaghetti sauces into canned minestrone soup and soon canned ravioli. Products will come in several weights and use family recipes. Initial markets include here Cincinnati and Dayton. the company began in 1975 with two spaghetti sauces and runs Schiavone’s dinner restaurant on Tytus Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiavone Foods Inc
Frank Schiavone
Cincinnati
Dayton
Tytus Avenue
New Owners Take Charge at Waffle Iron Middletown
Terry and Marcie Burdon assume ownership of the Waffle Iron on N University Boulevard succeeding Bill Stafford who returned to Indianapolis for Waffle House of Indiana. The Plainfield natives move from Anderson where they managed another Waffle House site and live in E Dorado Estates. Mr Burdon has long been with Waffle House and was active in Jaycees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Marcie Burdon
Waffle Iron
N University Boulevard
Bill Stafford
Indianapolis
Waffle House of Indiana
Burdon
Middletown
Anderson
Ind
Mr. Burdon
Waffle House
Burdons
Plainfield
Jaycees
E Dorado Estates
Local workers honored for long service at pipelines
John D. Reese of 917 Corwin Heights received a 30 year service honor from Consolidated Gas Supply Corp at a Lebanon pipeline station near Red Lion. Wilber Beck of 4271 N State Route 124 Franklin was recognized for 25 years. The awards luncheon took place at the Clarksburg home office. Dr. Robert Stegemiller represented Butler County at the Ohio State Medical Association meeting in Dayton with about 300 delegates. FRANKLIN CIT Financial Services office earned recognition for the President's Million Dollar Club. Victoria Klipfer, James Sanders, and Zelene Cooper received a plaque from Ray Shilling. John Michael of Financial Planning Consultants joined a Life Employee Extra Plan seminar in Washington, D C for the Dayton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Consolidated Gas Supply Corp
Red Lion
John D. Reese
Corwin Heights
Wilber Beck
Franklin
Clarksburg
W.va
Robert Stegemiller
Curryer Road
Butler County
Ohio State Medical Association
House of Delegates
Dayton
Stat
CIT Financial Services
CIT
Victoria Klipfer
East Second St
James Sanders
Zelene Cooper
Ray Shilling
John Michael
Middletown
U.S
Washington, D.C
Cincinnati
Also Mentioned on This Page
North America
Mexico
York
Amtrak
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Peter
King
FAC
Jack Williams
Copley News Service
Janette van Leer
Toy Company
ITV
Rubenstein
General Electric
WWA
White, Harves
Asher
Asher and
Tor Almond
FHA
Consolidated
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!