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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1948
Page
9
A reader seeks guidance on marriage fidelity and divorce after ten years with Beth. The columnist argues marriage aims at children and intimate companionship, critiques a faithless union, and suggests divorce may be warranted if mutual happiness and shared goals vanish, while urging conscience and avoiding blame.
Mary Cecelia Keenan of Middletown Ohio appointed administratrix of Rose Elizabeth Keenan deceased of Butler County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated November 6 1948 Probate Judge Oscar R Leiser. Richard A Wilmer attorney. Nov 10-17-24.
Harriett Bowman of St Helens Kentucky is notified that Eugene H Bowman filed on November 8 1948 in the Common Pleas Court Butler County Ohio case 63044 for divorce on gross neglect of duty. She must answer by December 25 1948 or the petition will be granted. Clerk Conrad C Stroh Deputy Joseph Kiep H O Finkelman Attorney.
The text advises arriving to a friend just before mealtime and leaving after a brief visit. It contrasts two manners: staying uninvited versus stating a short visit and departing when time is up. The right approach is to announce a brief stay and honor the time limit.
Weather bureau staff enjoyed a bright outing in St Louis with no raincoats or umbrellas. Meteorologist Harry F Wahlgren noted it was the first rain-free picnic in five years.
Practical guide from the Poultry and Egg National Board on preparing a half turkey for smaller families. Includes roasting steps, dressing, and a cranberry fruit sauce recipe to serve with the meal plus a sample tomorrow’s menu with breakfast and lunch items.
A woman comments on gifts bought as bargains and notes two attitudes that ruin gift giving. She argues early shopping should focus on finding the right present for each person rather than buying cheap or worthless items for everyone.
Laundered sheets should hang with about one third over the line rather than centered to protect the center from wear. Do not hang by the edges as that can pull them out of shape. Pin the sheets to the clothesline in three or four places to distribute strain evenly.
Marketing specialists at the U S Department of Agriculture advise storing eggs promptly after purchase. They recommend keeping eggs above freezing temperatures and preferably not above 45 degrees to preserve quality.
A simple method to seal hot jelly uses melted paraffin poured from a porcelain-enameled teapot spout into glass jars. The teapot helps control flow and prevents spills during sealing.
NO PET RUTLAND VT A Salvation Army worker Lula Holcomb bent to pet a cat that wandered into her office. She realized the animal was a raccoon when it snarled, prompting a cautious pause in the encounter.
ALICIA HART offers a quick fashion trick for party glamour. Sew on splashy sequins to an invisible hairnet matching your hair, creating a starry sprinkles effect. Short hair can wear it like a Juliet cap while long hair can cradle a bob with glittering mesh.
Direct the sealer in an even stream over the jelly or jam. Melt paraffin by placing the teapot in a pan of hot water. If storing paraffin during jelly making, cover the spout and top to keep the sealer clean and ready.
Harold E. DeLong rescued a cat from a tree limb 70 feet high by lowering it with a rope and basket. Firemen and police then spent two hours using portable searchlights and an extension ladder to save DeLong.
Louis Durand pursues a courtship hoax after Miss Julia Russell travels from St. Louis to New Orleans to wed him. The impostor vanishes after pilfering 50000. A Biloxi encounter with Colonel Worth reveals a different fiancée, hinting a crime against the real Julia Russell.
A man, intent on one outcome, waits outside a hotel where he plans to strike, then enters the lobby with a single resolve to pursue the death of a woman, his stated goal.
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