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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1962

Page

3

Christmas Thoughts Club Program Highlights Meeting

The Current Events Club held its Guest Day at Mrs. Harry Nicholson's Mee Gee Avenue home with a program titled Christmas Thoughts. Middletown High School Triple Trio sang Virginia Slumber Song The Carol Drum Song Winter Wonderland and Adoration of the Shepherds with Misses Coburn Gerber Williams Gregory Newby Laras Bell McCall Coughlen and Sue Anne Urmston. They were directed by Miss Helen Weinberger and accompanied by Miss Urmston. Readings were by Gerber Coburn Bell and Coughlen. In charge were Mrs. Spindler and Mrs. Maxwell with tea hosted by Mrs. Breiel and Mrs. Bassett. President Miss Jeanette Neiderlander welcomed members and guests, assisted by several ladies.

Harry Nicholson Mee- Gee Avenue Middletown High School Nancy Coburn Ellen Gerber Sandra Williams Sandra Gregory Janet Newby Tula Laras Stephanie Bell Julie McCall Rob Ann Couglen Winter Wonderland Adoration of the Shepherds Sue Anne Urmston Helen Weinber

Homemakers Circle Six Hosts Christmas Bazaar

Homemakers Circle Six met at Mrs Bruce M Fisher’s Fisher Avenue home for a Christmas gift bazaar featuring handmade items. A candy making workshop let members craft a candle for glass containers. Guest Mrs Dawson Davis attended, co host Mrs Earl Bonniville. Next meeting Jan ? at Mrs Michael Strong’s Arnold Drive home.

Circle Six Fisher Avenue Bruce M. Fisher Dawson Davis Earl Bonniville Michael Strong Arnold Drive

Viola Rebekah Lodge elects new officers at Odd Fellows Hall

In The Lodges Viola Rebekah Lodge meeting last night at Odd Fellows Hall on S Main Street elected a new corps of officers. Mrs George Steed was chosen noble grand, Miss Marylin Bell vice grand, Mrs Jess Monroe recording secretary, Mrs Harold Radenheimer financial secretary, Mrs Roy Tanner treasurer, Mrs Bertha Raab trustee, and Mrs Howard Hoover team captain. Mrs George Knott and Mrs Harold Flatter named to shut in committee. Next meeting set Dec 17 at 6 15 p.m. will be a Christmas party with covered-dish dinner and gift exchange.

Viola Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall S. Main Street George Steed Marylin Bell Jess Monroe Harold Radenheimer Roy Tanner Bertha Raab Howard Hoover George Knott Harold Flatter

Kennedy Christmas to Benefit Florida in Miami Beach

Miami Beach Mayor Kenneth Oka says President Kennedy's remarks on a Florida family's Christmas are worth more than any advertising. With the Cuban crisis easing, the city expects an excellent Christmas season and promising projects for the rest of the season.

Kennedy Florida Kenneth Oka Miami Beach Oka

Local Births and Family Notices Chronicle Three Days

Vital statistics list multiple births in Mantown and Trenton with several families, including Kidd, Harter, Durham, Carpenter, Miller, James, and Frank James, each noting a Monday birth. Out of town entries include John Brown and John Stephen infant girls, with hospital mentions. Grandparents Hendersons and related names appear, along with Hazel Louise Downing, a 21 year old receptionist, and residential addresses in Trenton.

James Kidd Ger Mantown Fred Harter Germantown Clyde Durham Jr Douglas St Trenton Howard L. Carpenter Roslyn Drive Alden Miller Finley St Frank James Young St

Local residents listed with ages and occupations reading

A compiled list provides names ages and professions for several residents including William F Clifford Jr Millie A Caudill Clarence Brown Shirley Short Fred F Donathan Patricia Vaughn Victor Leturgez Louie M Coleman Ronald Alfred Pressler Kathleen Wells John Arthur Manning Jr Freda Sue Zitzelberger Jerry Barnett Bessie Fay Henry Logan Maurice Miller and others, with addresses and roles in Franklin Excello Cincinnati and nearby areas.

William F. Clifford Jr Olive Ave Franklin Millie A. Caudill N. Main Clarence Brown N. Leibee St Shirley Short Logan Ave Fred F. Donathan Cincinnati Patricia Vaughn Hill Ave Victor Leturgez Armco Lafayette Ave Louie M. Coleman Pearl St Ronald Alfred Pressler Lamberton St Kathleen Wells Todhunter John Arthur Manning Jr U. S. Navy West Middletown Freda Sue Zitzelberger Yankee Road Jerry Barnett Excello Bessie Fay Henry Rufus St Logan Maurice Miller

Names List from Franklin and Trenton Areas

A roster of residents and family relations appears, naming Floyd Smith Franklin. Florence Constiner Mon. Iona Whitaker Franklin. Thomas Sullivan son of Mr and Mrs Sullivan. Thomas Shrout son of Corbett Shrout Trenton. Glen Wireman Johns Road. Paul Fisher West Middleton. John Sennet Kensington St. Elihu Wages Camden IRt 3. Lawrence Jeffery Baltimore St James Martin Trenton. James Chasteen West Middleton Rt 1. Hershel Roe Lafayette Ave. Charlotte Ann Perkins Middletown Rt 3. Robert E. Miller Richardson Drive. Wilbur King York Ave. Dorsey Tester Oxford State. Charles Williams Ohio Ave. Golden Hatfield. Richard Cox Mason. Kenneth Craycraft son of Woodford Craycraft Franklin. Lida Decker S Main St. Stanley Doughman Oregonia St 1. Larry Downing Franklin. Willis Fields Franklin. Audrey Johnson Frank. Homer Little Franklin Trenton Road. Alice Miller Curtis St. Rollie Harrel Frank. Ottis Ratliff Elwood St. Harold Cecil Runyan Vanderveer St.

Terry Shrout Corbett Shrout Trenton Glen Wireman Johns Road Charles T. Henry Garfield St Paul Fisher West Middletown John Sennet Kensington St Elihu Wages Camden Irt Lawrence Jeffery Baltimore James Martin James Chasteen Hershe! Roe Lafayette Ave Charlotte Ann Perkins Arnold Perkins Middletown Robert E. Miller Richardson Drive Wilbur King York Ave Dorsey Tester Oxford State Road Charles Williams Ohio Ave Golden Hatfield Franklin Richard Cox Mason Kenneth Craycraft Woodford Crayerall Lida Decker S. Main Stanley Doughman Oregonia Larry Downing Robert Downing Willis Fields Audrey Johnson Frank

Christmas Legends And Music Score At Woman's Century Club

Mrs Ira Kern and Mrs Ray Moore spoke on Christmas legends and music at the Woman's Century Club meeting hosted by Mrs Vance Cribbs and Mrs F E McCandlish. Kern traced flower lore in Christian symbolism from lilies to the rosary while Moore highlighted American carols and composers praising Bethlehem and Silent Night.

Ira Kern Ray Moore Woman's Century Club R. A. Hill Ardmore Drive Kern Jesus St. Thomas Mary Jesus Bambino

Bethlehem Lutheran Circles Host Christmas Program Notes

Circle Six and Circle Seven of Bethlehem Lutheran Church held Christmas themed meetings with guest speakers Agatha Evers and John Banzhaf among others. Highlights included a candle origin talk, a Hawaii trip slide presentation, and a planned donation to Crippled Children's Home in North Dakota.

Circle Seven Bethlehem Lutheran Church Wilbur Evans Eisenhower Drive Robert Schubert Agatha Evers John Banzhaf John Gibbs Carol Time Glenn Doebler Women of the Church Circles Four Crippled Children’s Home North Dakota

Food Poisoning Strikes New Mexico High School Cafeteria

In Grants New Mexico more than 150 high school students became ill after a Monday cafeteria lunch of hamburger and corn. Ten were hospitalized in fair condition while about eight were treated at doctors offices. The illness began during a school assembly as ambulances and private cars ferried students to care facilities.

Grants N.M

Rhodes to Name Mental Hygiene Director Choice

In Columbus on Monday outgoing Gov. DiSalle said his successor Gov elect Rhodes will pick the new state mental hygiene director. Dr. Robert A. Haines resigned September 1 to head state hospitals in Kansas. Assistant Director Robert K. Dean is serving as acting head.

Columbus Ohio Michael V. DiSalle James A. Rhodes Robert A. Haines Kansas Robert K. Dean

Paper Hikes Price To Ten Cents

The Defiance Publishing Co. publisher of the Defiance Crescent News raises rates effective today. A copy costs 10 cents, up from 7. Weekly subscriptions rise from 42 to 50 cents.

Defiance, Ohio Defiance Publishing Co Defiance Crescent News

Coterie Club Adds 4 Couples to Membership

Four couples have been accepted for membership in Coterie Dance Club. The steer ing committee announced the additions at a meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holloman. Plans for the January 19 dinner dance at the Manchester Motor Inn were discussed, with reservations due by January 14.

Robert Bunn John d'Entremonte Robert Glass Raldolph Nenni Coterie Dance Club Bill Holloman Hollomans Bill Apple Gene Fish Jer Glen Greenham John Burley Charles Zimmey Manchester Motor Inn Barney Uhl

Coming Events for War Mothers and Music Club

Members of American War Mothers Chapter 1 meet Thursday at 1 30 p.m. at the American Legion on Main Street. December meeting set for 10 a.m. at Mrs Corbin Bertram’s Manchester Road residence. Middletown Music Club appoints Mrs Robert Ramsdel as main program chairman for the month.

The American War ‘Mothers American Legion Main Street Corbin Bertram Manchester Road Middletown Music Club Mg Musicale Robert Ramsdel

Brown's Run Pre-Christmas Events Schedule Fashion Show

Brown's Run Country Club hosts a December 7 fashion show with models including Mrs. Phil Cade and Mrs. Walter Evans and clothes from Irving's. A cocktail hour precedes dinner as part of a series of pre Christmas events with Dec 9 brunch, Dec 12 buffet, Dec 15 cocktail dinner dance, and Dec 23 Santa Claus party and family tea dance.

Brown's, Run Country Club J Will Bey Phil Cade Cliff ‘Crawford Jr Walter Evans Herbert Hofmann Ray Kiefhaber Paul Pardonner William Rathman Earle G. Turvey Howard Wikoff Wikoff Irving Brown

Duplicate Club Meets at Temple Beth Sholom

The Middletown Duplicate Bridge Club used the Mitchell movement at eight tables last night. An 84 average was reached in the master point game. North south winners were Don Rich and Bob Nerenberg. East-west winners included Mr. and Mrs. C. M Woodruff and others with scores around 92 to 102.

Middletown C. M Woodruff Richard Fialho Russell Anness Fred Cramer Don Rich

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