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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1960
Page
5
Alfred Sheinwold discusses bridge bidding strategy with a focus on overcalls, doubles, and defending diamonds. He analyzes Wests double promises, Easts overcall foolishness, and the resulting penalties from Souths doubled diamonds, noting potential paths to higher contracts and relative costs.
An article on a two step paint treatment that mimics metallic wallpaper offering washable, durable walls in silver base with gold highlight. It suggests use on foyers or a living room wall, pairs with rich draperies, highlights ease of cleaning, and notes a broader fashion interest in glitter across fabrics and decor. It mentions Betty Lou Carroll divorce notice in Butler County records.
Clark Stevens reported a burglar broke into his Memphis, Tean house and finished half a bottle of brandy. Two nights later Stevens complained again as the intruder returned and polished off the remaining liquor.
Mary Haworth advises a reader facing extreme jealousy from fiancé Tom. The warning signs include control over social contacts, parental friction, and potential psychiatric issues. She recommends postponing marriage and seeking independent support before considering a life with him.
United States Department of Agriculture notes canned free stone peaches are plentiful and versatile from cold to hot. Peaches pair well with fruit and melon compotes for evening meals and complement barbecued spareribs or chicken at the hot end of the tasting scale.
Spring’s redecorate message highlights essential brushes for painting sashes and trim with a two inch brush and for interior walls a three or three and a half inch brush. It advises gathering the right tools before starting redecorating tasks.
Maurine G., 26, recounts a troubled engagement and near suicide after her fiancé’s death. Following Dr. Crane’s advice to act happy she dated another man, felt joy return, married him, and now has a son. She credits “going through the motions” with restoring genuine feelings.
A teenage dieting column lauds a 17 year old Ruth who slimmed five pounds in four weeks through belief desire and daily exercise. The piece emphasizes imagination and action guiding teens to visualize success and call for reader participation in a slimming challenge addressed to Ida Jean Kain.
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