Santa Claus Sticks Close To Home In Springboro Legend
Ailing D. W. Jacot, Middletown’s longtime Santa, retires from touring but remains loved as the jolly figure who spent 67 years gifting joy. Ill for two Christmases, he will remain at home at 60 Lookout St. in Springboro with family nearby. He played Santa in schools, churches, theaters, and parades, visiting thousands of children and earning enduring affection from his community. He estimates he wore many suits and served as Santa at over 1,000 appearances, never harboring a harsh memory.
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Santa Claus
D. W. Jacot
Middletown
Jacob
Santa
Charles
Connersville
Ind
Saint Nicholas
Lincoln School
Ardmore Drive
Cincinnati
Paramount Theatre
Jacot
Yankee Road
Douglas
Sherman and
Lincoln
Fresh Air
Mina Miller
Lookout St
Springboro
Johnny
Volunteers aid to Duty House ten year effort
Mrs. Charles Delp joined a club that chose a cerebral palsy project ten years ago. Volunteers, led by Delp, have supported Doty House from the Butler County center to Curtis Street, driving and assisting handicapped children from Middletown as treatment expanded from Hamilton to local facilities.
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Middletown
Hamilton
Butler County
American Legion
Clark Street
Armory
Doty
Curtis Street
Doty House
Helps Boy
American Red Cross
Mrs. Delp
Doty House volunteers share drive time and care
A talk with Doty House's energetic grandmother reveals progress and staff patience while drivers and volunteers, including Middletown firefighter Jack Clark, transport and care for children. Donated equipment and money fund add ons as Mrs. J. C. Purvis assists in the nursery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty House
Doty
Jack Clark
Middletown
Special Dividend Checks Mailed to W Policy Veterans
More than 29.5 million dollars in special dividend checks are being mailed to over 400000 Korea War veterans holding W type government insurance. An additional 200000 RS holders may qualify if they convert before September 14, 1963. W policies are non participating and dividends come from the RS fund. no further payments will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John §. Gleason Jr
Veterans Affairs
Korea
Gleason
Pets at Humane Shelter as Christmas gifts in Miami Valley
Beth Sawyer imagines gifting a gray kitten while dogs and cats wait at the Humane Association of the Miami Valley kennels on Trent Hamilton Road. About 6 small puppies and 40 larger dogs plus cats are housed there. Prices range from 1 to 5 dollars by age and type with a 72 hour holding period before sale.
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Beth Sawyer
Sister Anne
The
Humane Association of the
Miami Valley
Trenton-Hamilton Road
Trenton
J. B. Carroll
Kathleen Campbell
Carl Creech
W. T. Allen
Wade Gentry
Fred Keith
William Allen
Kenneth Allen
Middletonian Schoolmate Of John Glenn In New Concord
Mrs. Les Cornelia of 3004 Stevens Ave recalls John Glenn and his wife Anne Castor as New Concord natives who grew up with her, attending Muskingum College together. She describes Glenn as steady and hardworking, not a crowd person, and notes his wife’s musical talents and personality.
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Les Cornelia
Stevens Ave
Cornelia
New Concord
Ohio
John Glenn
United States
Anne Margaret Castor
Muskingum College
Cornella
Columbus
Middletown
Cornelias
Chris
Carlye
Community Meeting Schedule Across Local Groups
A dense list of clubs and organizations announces upcoming meetings through Tuesday. Notice includes times and venues for IPPA Local 235 AFL Hall, Quarterback Club, Industrial Council, Monroe Lions Club, VEW Post 6405, Trans. Bn Armory, Board of Education, Amanda Athletic Club, Lily of the Valley Chapter 55, Trades & Labor, Civitan, Rotary, Safety Council, Sertoma, Knights of St. John, Battery A Gun Bn Armory, Alcoholics Anonymous, Mayfield Fire Department, VFW 3809, Lemon Monro e High School, St Johns PTO, Trenton PTA, Butler County Medical Assistants, Sportsmen's Club, Miami Lodge 100F, Monroe OOF Hall, FOE 52, Eagles Hall, SPEBSQSA, and Legion Home. Times range 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. on various days through Tuesday. Venues include Manchester, Amanda Club House, Sev en Dolores Church recreation room, Armory, YMCA Barnitz Room, and local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IPPA
AFL
Frisch's
Industrial Council
Manchester Motor Inn
Monroe Lions Club
Seven Dolores Church
VEW
Garfield
Armory
Board of Education
Amanda Athletic Club
Amanda Club
Lily of the Valley
CES
Trades & Labor Council
Civitan Club
Manchester
Rotary Club
Safety Council Board
YMCA
Barnitz
Sertoma Club
Manchester Knights of St. John
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mayfield Fire Department
Sheffield Street
VFW
Miami Valley Post
Lemon-Monroe Band Boosters
Lemon-Monroe
St. John’s
Trenton
Butler County Medical Assistants
Verity Hall
Miami Lodge
Monroe
FOE Lodge
Eagles Hall
Legion Home
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By Lynn Danner
Clifford Crawford JR
By Patty Mummert
Charles Delp
Central Ave
Beth
Kitten
Creech
Journal
Danner
Middletonian
Ber
Mrs. Glenn
Glenns
Les Cornella
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