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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1955
Page
5
Coast Guard suspended active search for the 3,300 ton Liberian freighter Daytona and its 24 crew, mostly West Indians, after distress call from a storm 75 miles east of Gloucester en route from Nova Scotia to Philadelphia. Alerts remain for passing vessels and planes.
Rev. Sanford Lindsey of London Ohio told about 300 Middletown service clubs at the Manchester Hotel that regimentation of any class risks freedom for all. He urged Thanksgiving as a time to remember faith, ideals and sacrifices of ancestors and noted dangers from materialism and modern conformity. The talk followed a trip through the Holy Land and Eastern Mediterranean.
New weekly electric output reached 11.149 billion kilowatt hours, a near 20 percent rise from the prior year. Colder Northwest weather and factory demand fueled the peak, as appliances in homes and industry drive consumption through history from 2.5 to 11.149 billion KWH weekly.
Kenny Meerkatz a 11 year old from Polk Neb sent a card of thanks to the Polk Progress after a several hour search by townspeople. He had wandered four miles to a friend Lanny Ang but decided to nap on a davenport. His parents relieved by the notice said he just slept.
Thanksgiving Day services will be held at the Church of God at 11th Avenue and Lincoln Streets with morning and afternoon sessions led by multiple pastors. Jubilee Singers from Mt Zion Baptist Church will perform. Dinner will be served at the church. A Bethlehem Temple service follows on York Avenue and Young Street led by Rev. Clifford Hutchinson with participation by the Church of God congregation directed by Mrs. Corrine Allen.
President Eisenhower accepts membership card No. 1 from the Tupper Lake Red and Gun Club. The club notes the President’s secretary said it was doubtful Ike would join but the offer stands. Local members celebrate the potential historic affiliation.
Ohio American Legion headquarters says Frank J. Gold camp Post No. 59 of Ironton has had its charter revoked after a trial board in Indianapolis denied an appeal. The post faced charges of social members and unauthorized obligations, leading to asset seizure and planned state takeover of remaining property.
The body of Lt. Col. W. W. Bliss, a scholar and military theorist who served under Gen Zachary Taylor, was reburied at Fort Bliss National Cemetery after being moved from New Orleans. Bliss, who married Taylor’s daughter, previously served as Taylor’s secretary during his presidency and fought in the Indian Wars and the Mexican War.
Murray Kentucky Dean J. Matt Sparkman said a panty raid by 100 male students at Murray State College left little damage to college property but some clothing was lost.
American Legion Post 218 invites donations at the Legion on Wednesday December 14 from 3 to 6 pm. VA Hospital uses about seven pints daily. 60 pints were sent in February. Post Commander Robert Barnard and blood program chair Walter Pawelkowski urge residents to invest voluntarily by donating at least 25 pints, aiming higher.
A 28yearold Jasper Alabama man Billy Swindle was arrested and charged with forgery after passing a check for 95 dollars at a local Pittsburgh Kansas clothing store.
In Circleville Ohio 24 year old part time mayor elect Richard B Borman a freshman engineering student at Ohio State University won after a recount by 9 ballots The write in candidate Bozman defeated attorney Harry L Margulis by 18 votes The Ashville mayor earns 250 dollars yearly and Bozman a Navy veteran says the job will not interfere with his studies
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