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Wilmington News Journal

Location

Wilmington, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1958

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Wilmington College Hikes Tuition to 800 Dollars

Wilmington College trustees voted to raise tuition to 25 dollars per semester hour effective next September. A student taking a 32 hour year would pay 800 dollars, with total annual expenses about 1,430 dollars excluding books and personal costs.

Wilmington College Board of Trustees Wilmington College Wilmington Ohio New Wilmington Quaker College Denison University Kenyon College Lake Erie College Oberlin College Western College For Women Hiram College Cleveland Institute Case Antioch Ohio Wesleyan University Wittenberg Western Reserve New York Times

Festive Green Hair Lights Up Ohio Hospital Party

Miss Maxine Gillmer the Fayette County Memorial Hospital office manager in Washington Court House tinted her hair emerald green for the Christmas party. She will keep the look through the Yuletide season, saying it complements her beige suit and tree-themed earrings.

Washington Court House Ohio Santa Claus Maxine Gilmerr Fayette County Memorial Hospital Gilmerr Gillmer

School Leaders Shift Emphasis to Civic Roles

Bishop Clarence G. Issenmann told Ohio State graduates that schools must supply leaders and defenders of Western civilization. He urged that teachers’ reward lies in students committing to vital concerns, warning the nation’s future depends on education shaping citizens and leaders.

Columbus, Ohio United States Clarence G. Issenmann Columbus Roman Catholic Ohio State University

Christmas Home Lighting Contest Judges Set for Dec 23

The Chamber of Commerce contest will judge the three best Christmas home lighting displays with prizes of 15, 10 and 5 dollars. Outlying residents may call FY 2-2737 to enter their address. An additional 5 dollars will go to the store with the most attractive window decorations.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Dear Abby Joins Newspaper Staff Monday

Abigail Van Buren known as Dear Abby will join this newspaper staff Monday. Readers will see her advice column. Abby, a San Francisco wife and mother of two, shares insight from radio and TV fame and answers letters reflecting daily life and relationships.

Abby Abigail van Buren Morton Phillips San Francisco Jeanne Eddie Phillips Bashful Inlaw

Varied Circumstances Boost U S Business Luster

NEW YORK AP Varied circumstances and events cheered the business scene this week with AT T proposing the first stock split in its history and a 10 percent dividend rise benefiting 1.625 million stockholders. Atlas missile launch boosted confidence in space and communications, while auto sales rose with Chrysler strike resolved.

New York Wall Street Cape Canaveral America Telephone & Telegraph Co A.t.&t Bell System New York Stock Exchange U. S Russia Atlas Chrysler Corp

15 Minute Old New Citizen Becomes Juror

Oscar Hauer, a Hungarian immigrant seven years in the United States, was sworn in as a new citizen in Hamilton Ohio and immediately called for jury duty in the domestic relations court. He is one of 10 new citizens sworn in at Common Pleas Court.

Hamilton Ohio Oscar Hauer Hauer Hungary Common Pleas Ohio State University

Notice to Churches Ministers Urged to Submit Announcements

Ministers of churches are urged to bring their announcements to this office by Tuesday. The News Journal will not publish on Christmas or New Year’s and church news must be sent in early for the next Friday editions.

News-Journal

Wire Cutters Put Gate in State Fence at Ohio 18

Mrs. Streby cut a hole in the four foot state fence along Ohio 18 large enough for her car to pass. She drove the vehicle from the berm to her home after growing fuel oil access difficult by a contractor widening a creek into a 28 foot river. She faces potential arrest but acts to supply fuel oil for her family.

Kent Ohio Martin Streby Strebys

Space relay system tested for worldwide military communications

Washington AP reports ARPA funded Atlas satellite tests used to bypass bottlenecks in long distance links. Two compact devices store and relay voice or tape messages to ground stations near the equator, enabling high frequency transmissions and expanding capacity for military networks worldwide.

Washington Eisenhower David Young Space Technology Pentagon Advanced Research Projects Agency ARPA Earth Young Atlas Equator United Staes Defense Department

Three Children Die In Cincinnati Fire

In Cincinnati three small children Joanne Dixon age 3 Teddy Dixon age 2 and Casey Dixon age 1 died in a fourth floor apartment fire late Friday night. Their mother Beverly Dixon 19 was playing cards on the second floor when the blaze broke out. Neighbors and firemen fought flames and smoke as they evacuated residents and restrained the mother from reentering the building. Cause of the fire and damage were not immediately determined.

Cincinnati Joanne Dixon Teddy Casey Beverly Dixon

Santa Visits Clinton County Children's Home

Wilmington Jayceettes hosted a Christmas party for youngsters at the Clinton County Children's Home. Santa, carols, gifts, stockings, a puppet show of Rumpelstiltskin, and a Nativity scene accompanied refreshments and music. David Bezona led singing. Mrs. Frank Seaman accompanied. Mrs. Yaple chaired the event.

Clinton County Children’s Home Wilmington Jayceeettes Clifford Camp David Bezona Frank Seaman Santa Rosie K. Tedrick Santa Claus Ralph Cornelius Robert Yaple Childrens Home

Mexican Bar Explosion Kills Five in Mexico City

Police investigated a possible bomb blast at La Ronda bar and restaurant near the U S embassy that killed five people including three employees two musicians and injured thirteen. A fifth victim may be an American woman while a Cuban patron group was present at the scene.

Mexico City la Ronda U.S Luis Cueto R.C.D Charles Gendreau Fulgencio Batista Cuba Fidel Castro

False Bomb Threat Penalties Imposed on Teen in New Philadelphia

A 16 year old Dover High student was placed on probation by Tuscara County Juvenile Court Judge Ralph Finley after a telephoned fake bomb threat to New Philadelphia High School. The teen must stay an extra hour in school daily for the term, may not attend school social or athletic events without a guardian, and must be home by 9 p.m. each night.

New Philadelphia, Ohio Dover High School New Philadelphia High School Tuscarawas County Ralph Finley

Ohio Hog Prices Dip Lower in Week

Ohio hog prices fell about ten cents last week to an average of 19.00 per hundredweight. The range was 18.50 to 19.25, with Ohio farm markets reporting softer demand and market pressure across the state.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio

Atlas Satellite Broadcasts Ike Message From Space

Atlas satellite missions spark a presidential goodwill broadcast as ARPA weighs retry options. Eisenhower’s tape is replayed from the nose cone while scientists seek more orbit data to refine the 20 day mission. The craft circles Earth roughly every 101 minutes.

Washington America Atlas Eisenhower Cape Canaveral Fila U.S United States Earth Roy Johnson Pentagon Advanced Research Projects Agency Johnson Hagerty ARPA Globe

Christmas Story Taught In First Grade Class

Mrs. John Showmaker's first grade pupils in STAMPS Ark listened to a Christmas story and participated in a question and answer period. A student asked what makes cows give milk during the session.

Stamps, Ark John Showmaker

Korean Assembly clashes as guards eject bed in sitdown

Security clash erupts in the South Korean National Assembly as guards try to remove bedding from protesting lawmakers. A representative was seriously injured in a 10 minute fight during the sit down strike.

Seoul South Korean National Assembly

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