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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1961

Page

10

Methodist Women Plan Dec 8 Christmas Program

The Woman's Society Christian Service of First Methodist Church will stage a playlet titled Two Weeks Before Christmas produced by Mrs Jack Byrum and Mrs Leonard Rothe during a Friday meeting. Activities include special music, carols, a noon prayer, executive board session, lunch, and bake sale.

Jack Byrum Leonard Rothe Woman's Society Christian Service First Methodist Church Edward Cockman Melvin Kelso Stanley Gibson Everett Sherron Raymond Young Ellison Young J. F. Seibold Sr Wayne Rogers Byrum Hiteshue Circle Smith Circle Schneider Circle

Chapter Plans Holiday Charity and Christmas Party

Beta chapter of Delta Chi Sigma sorority met last night and voted a donation to the tuberculosis fund and decided to give gifts to two needy families for Christmas. President Mrs. Martyn Hackney reported on the Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation project. co chairmen Mrs. Frances Moorman and Mrs. Harold Michael will lead the Dec 19 Christmas Party.

Delta Chi Sigma Sorority Tuberculosis Fund Martyn Hackney Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation Frances Moorman Harold Michael

Christmas Party Planned by Middletown Knights Templar Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary Middletown Knights Templar Commandery 71 will hold its annual Christmas party Friday at 6 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with a covered dish dinner and a gift exchange.

Ladies Auxiliary Middletown Knights Templar Masonic Temple

Mrs Morgan Named Dance Chairman at Welcome Wagon Club Dance

Mrs Frank Morgan will serve as chairman of Welcome Wagon Club s annual February dance, announced at the organization s Christmas party at J J Lanes. She will be assisted by 12 members in planning the dance card games and a gift exchange. Prize winners included Mrs Ted Maddox and Mrs John Wayman in cards, Mrs John Tackett in bridge, and Mrs Earl Smith and Mrs Thomas Moore in pinochle. Guests included Mrs Wayne Juby Mrs Michael Kristian Mrs Tom Dailey Mrs Lawrence Hackett Mrs Wendell Voss Mrs Wayman and Mrs Sam Monce.

Frank Morgan Welcome Wagon Club J.J Lanes Morgan Ted Maddox John Wayman Bridge John Tackett Earl Smith Thomas Moore Wayne Juby Michael Kristian Tom Dailey Lawrence Hackett Wendell] Voss Wayman Sam Monce

Installation Highlights of Ida Morningstar Chapter OES

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Reeder were installed as worthy matron and patron of Ida Morningstar Chapter 572, OES, in a formal Commercial Building ceremony. Officers installed included Mr. and Mrs. John Neuenswander and many others. the new matron chose Harmony as her theme and Strength Through Unity as motto. A musical program by Charles Egelston followed, with Amaranth members handling the reception.

Edgar Jack) Reeder Ida Morningstar Order of the Eastern Star John Neuenswander Kenneth South Joe Minor Joethie Clayton Hursh Ed Cogan Leda Risner William Joliff James King Avery Hale Herb Korros Ann Arkill Leon Childress Clarence Morning Star Joe Schrock Herb Phelan Leola Hursh Peter Laras Millard Bonner Earl Clem Charles, Egelston Order of the Amaranth

Christmas South Of Border Described By Mrs Zeller

Mrs G H Zeller described Christmas south of the border to the Art Study Club at Mrs R C Baker’s home on Fisher Road. She contrasted winter Ohio with Mexican rituals from Dec 16 to Epiphany Jan 6, noting religious observances, pinatas, Mass, and patio meals among 28 members plus hostesses.

Christmas Border Mrs. Zeller Ohio G. H. Zeller Art Study Club R. C. Baker Fisher Road Edward Barker Thomas H. Wilson

Lawyers Wives Attend Tea In Hamilton

A Christmas tea and brief business meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Butler County Bar Association was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George McCandless in Hamilton. Forty five members attended including president Mrs. David Black of Hamilton and vice president Mrs. I A Casper of Middletown. Hostesses were a group of members and readings on Christmas were given by Mrs. Cyrus Fitton of Hamilton. Christmas songs were played on the organ by Mrs. Raymond Wright. Ten arrangements were in charge of Mrs. Robert Martin and Mrs. Paul Fichhold.

Butler County Bar Association George McCandless Hamilton David Black I. A. Casper Middletown Jackson Bosch Fred B. Cramer Robert Fryman Clem Pater Jr Hjalmar Persson Robert Wessel Cyrus Fitton Hamlton Raymond Wright Robert Martin Paul Fichhold First Methodist Church Epworth Hall Ernest Eckman Donald van Ausdal Dan Murphy Longview Social Service League Butler County Tuberculosis Fund Ora Earhart Eckman Christ Middletown Public Library Homer Miller D. R. Cecil

School Faculty Enjoy Holiday Get-Together

Monroe Elementary School faculty held a Christmas dinner and gift exchange last night at the Yum Yum Restaurant in Dayton. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Meryl Williams, Mrs. Dan Kruver, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Davis, Mrs. Florence Clendenin, Mrs. Opal Grimes, and several other staff members.

Monroe Elementary School Dayton Meryl Williams Dan Kruver Arnold Davis Florence Clendenin Opal Grimes Clara Pelvey Barbara Lewis Janice Farquhar Barbara Langworthy Richard Hammond Lucylle Ra Jer Robert Stewart Alice Hidy Eleanor Tolson Paul Harbaugh R. L. Schanke

Teachers Meet At Dillon Home

Miss Mary Dillon hosted the Women Teachers' Club gathering at her Marshall Road residence. Miss Veda McCray led the session as president. Five new members were welcomed: Beverly Rada'baugh, Carolyn Smith, Ralph Mull, Michael Stettler, and Sidney Slye. A program of Christmas carols, poems, and stories followed, with a gift exchange and a decorated buffet.

Mary Dillon Marshall Road Women Teachers’ Club Veda McCray Beverly Rada’baugh Carolyn Smith Ralph Mull Michael Stettler Sidney Slye Clara Sixt Harry Ayes Edna Elam Mary Koogle Blanche Earnham Ernestine Roudebush Ethel Reno

Christmas talks and parties mark church gatherings

The Churches feature Christmas talks at First Baptist First Christian and First Methodist, with Mrs. Guy Smethers and Mrs. Guy Richardson delivering talks. Reports from Philathea and Loyal Friends classes highlight donations to community causes and a library memorial. Hosts and hostesses across Epworth Hall and Calvary Methodist parsonage organized gift exchanges and carols as members planned future projects.

Loyal Friends First Christian Church Warner Henderson Greentree Road Guy Richardson William Daly John Barton Joe Atkinson

Minister Speaks On Meaning Of Christmas

The Rev. G Walter Weber of First Baptist Church spoke on The True Meaning of Christmas to Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Mrs Ray Stidham s Arcadia Drive home. Mrs Donald Perkins announced a coordinating executive board meeting for Beta Sigma Phi chapters in Middletown at her Manchester Road home. A Christmas party and talent auction is set for December 18 at Mrs Perkins home on Manchester Road.

G. Walter Weber First Baptist Church Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Ray Stidham Arcadia Drive Glen Glandon Donald Perkins Beta Sigma Phi Middletown Manchester Road

Vital Statistics Births and Names List Across Several Areas

Vital statistics notes record numerous births at various addresses and parents, listing babies and parents by name. Entries include Tuesday and today births, with families from Franklin, Trenton, Middletown, Windsor Road, and others, along with hospital references and multiple residents named.

Gift exchange and music program at United Church session

A United Church of Christ session with 33 members and guests featured a gift exchange. Mrs. Forest Barnes spoke on “The Other Wise Man” and a Christmas music program was performed by the Triple Trio from Middletown High School.

United Church of Christ Forest Barnes Middletown

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