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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1956
Page
8
An urging piece stresses the importance of voting on the first Tuesday in November. It argues turnout has risen from 40 to 60 percent, urges citizens to overcome excuses, and emphasizes voting as a crucial right that supports both family duties and civic freedom.
U S customs now permits American tourists to mail home from abroad gifts valued at not more than ten dollars to as many persons as they wish free of duty. The policy change eases remittance of souvenirs and presents carried by travelers returning to the United States, expanding duty free allowances for holiday and travel purchases.
Paul Wirtz of the Wirtz Brothers near Allerton New Jersey discusses egg production focusing on bird health cleanliness and balanced diet. Birds are vaccinated climate controlled and delivered by refrigerated trucks to an egg certification plant. The piece blends farm details with a brunch menu and a Chef's Peach Raspberry Parfait recipe.
A flyer promotes a new diaper shaped like a B-29 aircraft, claiming it fits all babies without folding and saves money. It advertises genuine "Dexter Diapers" at Link's for a free booklet, with a Children’s Shop in true Dexter Diaper Middletown.
In a nostalgic note on household staff morals a writer recalls hiring maids and the ideal home, contrasting domestic life with modern labor realities. The piece segues into public notices: a parole hearing for Robert Gabbard in Mansfield, Ohio, and a probate appointment for Rachel E. McLaughlin in Middletown with creditor filing deadlines.
Dear Mary Haworth explores a local love triangle. Julie, 18, and Bill, 21, faced pressure from family and reputation after Bill returns from overseas changed, leaving Julie unsure if he loves her or can offer a future. The column analyzes possible causes and urges Julie to consider her best path.
Dr. George W. Crane presents a talk by Indiana State Police officer Charles Alenoff on how anger, jealousy, and vented emotions ignite driving errors. He cites speeding, tailgating, and wrecks, urging calmer mornings, patience, and safer driving practices to cut highway deaths and injuries.
Fall Favorite emphasizes a shirtwaist pattern 9013 in Misses sizes from 12 to 42 with 4 yards of fabric for size 16. Includes illustrated Sew Chart and pattern mailing details. Also includes a legal notice: Lois Bobek seeks divorce from Stephen Bobek in Butler County Ohio, case No. 75184, with response due by October 13, 1936.
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