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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1949
Page
5
Daddy Ringtail and Bobby Ringtail explore a forest creek and craft a paddle-wheel toy from sticks and green leaves. They test the revolving paddles as water churns past, imagining endless motion and seeking a name for their creation.
The regular school savings program started today in all schools. Hugh Butler, supervisor of elementary education, urged children to bring pets as part of the Tuesday yearly effort.
A housewife asks the Journal weather desk if she should wash given scattered showers and cooler air tonight and tomorrow. The weather expert declines to tailor advice for the immediate hours, citing uncertainty in short term trends.
A reader shares a nostalgic riff on watching a whirligig, describing it as a happy thing to watch. They envision building one by a creek with fast water, a cheerful song, and cool friendly shadows, ending with a cheerful “Happy day.”
The article notes that twenty-one newspapers existed in Idaho Territory before 1884, but only one remains today. It discusses export goals, artificial shortages, price effects, and a proposed tariff fixed on the wholesale price to the importer. The piece reflects tariff debate and press history in Idaho.
A small game titled WISHING WELL offers a daily fortune puzzle. It instructs players to count letters in their name, adjust by rules, and use the resulting key numbers to read a hidden message from a rectangular grid.
Vice President Barkley grows irritated by persistent questions about his personal life amid speculation over a romance with Mrs. Carlton F. Hadley of St. Louis. He jokes about it yet fears it could embarrass her, while reporters plan to press him on September 23 if his Senate duties allow a trip to Hadley's 38th birthday celebration.
Camden, AP reports New Jersey authorities examine a diary found in Howard B. Unruh's room to shed light on the River Road massacre. Unruh, held at the state hospital in Trenton for psychiatric evaluation, faces an operation to remove a thigh bullet. A separate youth, Walter Zakrzewski, aged 18, was committed for 10 days observation after expressing an urge to kill.
The Women's Division of the Middletown Safety Council will mail letters to PTA and public groups urging drivers to heed school traffic signals at Lincoln School. Unofficially reelected chairwoman Mrs. Carl Bogan announced continued efforts by the police and division to curb violations. The council also reports 93 wells and cisterns sealed last week as part of ongoing safety work.
The annual picnic of the B. D. Morgan Construction Company was held Saturday at the Middleton Boat House. The event featured partnership with the Business and Professional Women's Club which adopted the project earlier this summer. Adult and child airplane rides were offered in the company plane, with Bob Ritter in charge of arrangements and Charles Morgan piloting the plane.
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