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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1960

Page

38

Geophysics for Eighth Grade Expands Without Textbook

Eighth grade science at the district, funded by the National Defense Education Act, offers a geophysics course taught by Pauline Bartlett. The program covers earth’s core to space travel, using library resources and magazines due to no existing textbooks. The class, now a full year, aims to expand vocabulary and general science knowledge for students.

Pauline Bartlett Phillip Schmidts Lois Winkler Donna Jean Alexander Arthur Tolley Journal Photos Yale Trenton National Defense Education Act NDEA James Murphy Ohio Bartlett U.S Universe Clarence Estes Karen Woodrey

Science Program Showcases Student Artwork and Labs

Numerous reading and art works by students fill the science program. Chart work and displays are mainly student created. Films and industry tours accompany the courses. Teachers coordinate biology physics chemistry to build on student study, speeding advancement and medal hopes at the county science fair.

Bartlett Science Department Trenton

Christ mas Treat at Town Hall for Lebanon Kiddies

The Lebanon Schools Christmas party for about 1500 kindergartners and first through sixth graders will be held December 22 at Town Hall Theatre with shows at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The event, begun by the late J Ray Law and Dr. Robert M Fair, is now directed by Mrs Ernestine Cook and later by First Baptist Church. Santa will attend both shows.

Lebanon Town Hall J. Ray Law Robert M. Fair Ernestine Cook Law First Baptist Church Mr. Law Santa Claus

Whispering Oak to Close as Henry Penny Opens Offices

Prominent Eaton restaurant Whispering Oak will close its doors on December 19 and become the sales offices of the Henry Penny Corporation founded by Chester Wagner. Training on the fryer will be conducted at the new offices, currently in Preble County National Bank building.

EATON Chester Mary Wagner Whispering Oak N. Barron Street Henry-Penny Corporation Wagner Henry-Penny Preble County National Bank Duncan Hines Henry Penny E. B. Kelley Camden U.S. 127 Kelley Davco

Opposition Expected To Eaton Annexation Hearing Monday

Residents prepare to oppose Eaton’s planned 664 acre annexation at a 10 a.m. hearing before Preble County commissioners. A petition representing about 60 percent of area residents seeks annexation to the village as part of the Chamber of Commerce master plan aiming to add some 2,100 acres across several acquisitions.

Eaton Board of Preble County Commissioners Fort Western and Southern Corporation Ohio 35 U.S. 127 William W. Hiestand Lloyd B. Bennett Chamber of Commerce Court House Lin

Prince of Peace Contest Set at Lebanon Church

Lebanon The annual Prince of Peace oratorical contest will be held at Lebanon Methodist Church Sunday at 4 p.m. Five high school contestants vie to represent the county in the district contest and state finals at the Ohio Pastors Convention in January. Fred Hubbell of Waynesville, a Vanderbilt student and past Ohio SAR speech winner, was last year’s county winner.

Lebanon Warren County Prince of Peace Lebanon Methodist Church Carl E. Hicks Fred Hubbell Waynesville Vanderbilt University

Eastern Star Installation Set Dec. 17

Germantown events honor Walter Hassler and his wife as Worthy Patron and Matron of the German Town Chapter. Robert Stump serves as installing officer with Warren Slifer as marshal. Officers include Mrs. Thomas Brunjes, Clifford Friend, Mrs. Clifford Friend, and others in ceremony at Masonic Hall on December 17.

Germantown Walter Hassler Germantown Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Robert Stump Warren Slifer Charles Kern Rose Dechant Clarence Emley Thomas Brunjes Clifford Friend Clifford Mary Martha Emsey Harry Ernst

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The fragment notes a fact about a person using her own information for a course and mentions students becoming well known about Trenton. The text lacks identifiable individuals, dates, or concrete actions to form a full news record.

Trenton

Somerville Post Office Opens in New Main Street Quarters

Somerville residents note the post office has moved to new quarters on Main Street beside the fire house. The item also records various local social visits and church group activities including WSCS and Presbyterian ladies meetings with brief mentions of hosts, attendees, and a Christmas donation to Henderson Home in Kentucky.

Somerville Main Street Harley Johnson Camden William Kramer Hamilton Tom Inman Johnson Whispering Oaks Eaton Roy Morrow Edna Marshall Oxford Gordon Holt Harrison Frances Holt John Holt Linda WSCS Methodist Church Ernest Jeffries Herbert McQuiston Gladys Keller Bley Henderson Kentucky Sam Inman Charles Mee James Paul

Camden Post Office Dedication Unsettled

Camden reports the Somerville post office building is in use this week with 960 square feet, brick and stone, next to the fire house. Contractor Robert Glatz of West Alexandria. postmaster change ongoing as Mrs Bergamyer retires and Mrs Imogene Rumpler acts. No dedication date announced.

Camden Somerville Bergatmyer Robert Glatz West Alexandria Fred Bergamyer Bergamyer Imogene Rumpler Lawrence R Stufford

Christ mas party and circle meetings in Monroe

Monroe notes report Hilltop Rebekah Lodge Christmas party at the 100F hall with a covered dish dinner at 6 30 and a gift exchange. Mt Pleasant United Presbyterian Church Women’s Organization schedules Circle 1 on December 13 at 11 a.m. Circle 2 joins at noon for lunch and a combined meeting. Circle 4 meets December 14 at the church for a loeovered dish luncheon after the usual time. Circle 5 gathers December 14 at 1 30 p.m. at the church.

Circle 5

Eaton Declares City Status As Population Stands At 5034

Eaton council meets in brief session with Mayor Moysey declaring Eaton a city. Secretary of State Brown’s population figure 5034 is read. Planning commission to review subdivisions with Preble County Builders. Street light request referred. Court clerk resignation announced and bailiff pay raise referred for study.

Eaton Glenn G. Moysey, Jr Ted W. Brown Eaton Planning Commission Preble County Builders’ Association Loren Agee Wayne Avenue High Street Rex Lane John P. Burke Frank McCabe Burke William K. Black Council Committee For Investigation

Monroe Garden Club to Meet with Dutch Auction

The Monroe Garden Club will convene Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the home of Mrs Richard Schulthess on East Avenue. Mrs C E Campbell will present the program and members will exhibit Christmas arrangements in this special project circle sale of vanilla.

William Couden Marion Taylor Robin Hamilton Louis Pursiey Joe Meyers Roy James East Hendricks St Kelley Davee Camden Philomathean Club Genevieve White Holy Land Vernon Zimmerman Richmond Ind Camden William Rutledge Monroe Garden Club Richard Schultheiss East Ave C. E. Campbell

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