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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1949
Page
15
Teen readers ask about perfume and dating etiquette. Nancy Mottram counsels a light dainty scent, suggests visiting cosmetic counters to find a suitable fragrance, and advises on handling a breakup with calm, natural behavior to reveal true feelings.
A violent death disrupts Henry Gough Harding's Speare Island project New Eden as Lilly Warren is slain. Inquest hears testimonies from Bea Cosgrove Nona Firth Agnes McGuire and others while gun origin and alibis unravel. The tale continues with courtroom and island intrigue.
Army engineers urge Congress to authorize about 190 million dollars for flood control in the Ohio River Basin. Col. H C Gee says 175 million would back ongoing projects and 115 million would fund new ones, with the recommendations presented to the House Public Works committee.
The Common Pleas Court docket is light with less than six trials likely this term as dates will be set soon before Judge P P Boll. The grand jury returned 31 indictments against 22 defendants, most pled guilty. One homicide, Jack Jones, 19, charged with second degree manslaughter, remains. Other matters include three Miami University students charged with flag desecration and robbery cases against Ray Benge and Ruby Young, all seeking jury trials. FBI help may locate fugitive Glenn Jackson after bond forfeiture.
The subcommittee yesterday examined the 1949 flood control act. If authorized, the projects would need appropriations before work begins. Gee noted the plan includes eight reservoirs and 21 local protective works such as levees.
John Criss of Steubenville was elected OSU drum major for the 1949 50 season in a baton spinning contest among four candidates. He succeeds Devon Kesling of Dayton as drum major at Ohio State University.
Itchy pimples and skin irritations are linked to broken romances in this advertisement for Peterson's Ointment. The ad claims fast relief with one application, offers a 40 cent price at all druggists, and promises money back if not satisfied. It also promotes use for tired cracked feet.
Hillsboro residents likely to vote on a $125000 bond issue to finance a new city hall after the old building burned several months ago. Mayor J W Havefold stated the proposal aims to replace the destroyed city hall in Highland County, Ohio.
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