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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1949

Page

3

Rita Hayworth to Marry Aly Khan in Civil Ceremony

Rita Hayworth will wed Prince Aly Khan in a French civil ceremony in Vallauris. The mayor will read the vows and refer to them as monsieur and madame, with a religious ceremony expected but not confirmed.

Cannes France Rita Hayworth Prince Aly Khan Vallauris Mediterranean Chateau de l'Horion Paul Derigon Monsieur Chateau de L’horion Aly Khan Aga Khan Aly

Peterson's Ointment Offers Fast Pile Relief

Millions in 40 years found relief from itching and smarting piles using a cooling astringent Peterson's Ointment. A user reports relief and better sleep after use. Available in 40c and 60c at all druggists with money back guarantee.

Peterson Adv

Senior Class Comedy Delights Middleton High Audiences

Middleton High School audiences packed the auditorium as 1,200 seniors enjoyed the 1923 flapper era comedy Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. Dolores Selpy and Nancy Kimbrough led a strong cast with witty dialogue and authentic costumes, delivering three hours of lighthearted farce.

Middletown High School Dolores Selpy Cornelia Otis Skinner Nancy Sebald Emily Kimbrough

Mass Flight To Continue Across the Nation

Indianapolis AP reports fifty five light planes will depart for Akron Ohio as the next leg of a goodwill mass flight from Portland Oregon to Portland Maine. The 150 amateur airmen plan to spend tonight in Akron and tomorrow night in Lock Haven Pennsylvania before arriving in Portland Friday. Tour leader L S Doc White notes their age average of 46 and lack of professional pilots.

Indianapolis Akron Portland Ore Lockhaven L. S Doc) White White

Third Shelton Brother Shot From Ambush

Fairfield Illinois CAP reports a third Shelton gang member shot in ambush during Prohibition era violence. Earl Shelton, 2nd in command after his brothers were killed, was wounded in the back at a night club and taken to Evansville Indiana hospital. His condition described as stable. Brother Roy and Dalton survive. Carl and Bernie were killed in 1947 and 1948 respectively. Police found a ladder at the club and suspect the shooter fired from the roof. motive unknown. Earl declined to identify the assailant, citing pain.

Fairfield Ill Shelton Big Earl Shelton Big Earl Evansville Ind Donald B Frankel Evansvile Illinois Roy Dalton Carl Bernie Outfit Peoria Elmo Mucrage Earl Mucrage

Alaska by Auto Not Impossible Says Bartlett

Delegate Bartlett describes a Washington to Alaska car trip as feasible and cheap after a 11 day journey with costs around 396 dollars. He notes the Alaska Highway from Dawson Creek to Fairbanks spans 1560 miles with gravel sections and sparse gas stations while predicting future paved conditions will create a renowned travel route.

Washington Alaska Bartlett House Wisconsin Dawson Creek British Columbia Fairbanks Chicago Minneapolis Great Falls

Dutch General Simon Spoor Dies at 47 in Java

Gen Simon B. Spoor, 47, commander of Dutch forces in Indonesia, died in Batavia after a heart attack. He served on Gen MacArthur's staff, held lieutenant general rank, and had been commander-in-chief in Indonesia since September 1946. promoted to full general by Queen Juliana in May.

Batavia Java Simon B. Spoor Indonesia Army Spoor MacArthur Juliana

School Patrol Feted At Co-Op Banquet Tuesday

More than 100 elementary safety patrols from 12 local schools attended an indoor picnic at the Gas and Electric building hosted by the Middletown Co-Operative Club. Ninety seven patrols received certificates for completing the Safety Patrol Spring Course.

Middletown Co-Operative Club Gas and Electric Mary- Etta St Safety Patrol Joseph Blackmore Arthur Frey Ben Kitchen

The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of 1066

In 1066 William of Normandy led a decisive campaign that culminated in the Battle of Hastings and changed English rule. The conquest reshaped governance, land ownership, and the social order across England.

Hastings England William of Normandy

Nurse Wounds Her Infant Son In Domestic Incident

In Alexandria Louisiana a 25 year old registered nurse Mrs R K Parker Jr wounded her two year old son Robert and herself with a22 caliber pistol after family trouble. Both mother and child were listed as in critical condition but expected to recover. The husband a postal worker was being questioned and had left for work shortly before the shooting.

Alexandria Walter L. Murrell Rapides Parish Murrell R. K. Parker, Jr Robert

Plan for new Jewish temple in Canton Ohio approved

A new Jewish temple costing 300000 dollars with seating for 1000 will be built on Stark County land. Construction will begin this fall or early next spring, announced by Harry A. Greenberger vice president of the McKinley Avenue Temple.

Canton, O Stark County Harry A. Greenberger McKinley Avenue

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