Mrs Ward Speaks At Club's Yale Meeting
Mrs H S Ward spoke at the Sorosis Club Christmas in Other Lands meeting at Mrs B F Laylor's Dixie Highway home. She traced the tree's legend, noted inclusive celebration, and described customs from Sweden to Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska. Hostesses assisted. guests attended. a gift exchange and carols closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Ward
Tenday
Sorosis Club
B. F. Lawler
Dixie Highway
Sweden
Germany
France
Switzerland
Mexico
Hawaii
Alaska
Christ
Bethlehem
R. C. Beam
J. D. Sawyer
Walter Gibbons
John Sawyer
Benjamin Sawyer
Beta Sigma Phi Plans Joint Meeting in Middletown
Delta Sigma chapter hosted a Beta Sigma Phi business meeting at the YMCA where "Interpretation of Love" was presented by Mrs. Frank Gabbard and Mrs. J. B. Gividen. A Jan 22 6 30 p m Middletown gathering at Holiday House was announced for all chapters with Omicron Delta Sigma and Xi Epsilon Kappa as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gabbard
J. B. Gividen
Delta Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
YMCA
Terrance Bishop
Middletown
Holiday House
Dorothy Conley
Omicron
Delta Sigma
Xi Epsilon Kappa
Phi Epsilon Chapter
Barbara Davis
Bunn-Brewer Vows Planned for January Twenty Seventh
Miss Marilyn Bunn and Paul Robert Brewer announce plans for a wedding January 27 at 7 30 p m in First Methodist Church. Dr Donald Cryer to officiate. Attending as maid of honor is Miss Mary Lou Wilson. Guests include Middletown residents Russell Mittenholzer Duane Little and Joe Jewell. Reception to follow in church Fellowship Halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Bunn
Paul Robert Brewer
First Methodist Church
Donald Cryer
John J. Bunn
Stevens Avenue
Mary
Lou Wilson
Cuyahoga Falls
Jenny Orr
Dayton
David Augspurger
West Alexandria
William Thornton Heavner
Fairborn
Brewer
David Wells
Middletown
Russell Mittenholzer
Duane Little
Joe Jewell
Shower fetes Sue Sprague bride elect in party
Miss Sue Sprague, bride elect of Roger Muncie, was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Denzel Murphy and Mrs. Harry Sprague at Murphy’s home on Hannah Drive. Twelve guests attended with pink decor and prizes awarded to three guests. The couple plan to wed January 27 at Meadowlawn Church of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Sprague
Roger Muncie
Denzel Murphy
Harry Sprague
Mrs. Murphy
Hannah Drive
Dale Conover
Kempton Carroll
Donald Haskamp
Homer Davis
Forrest Moyer
Tom Sanders
William Alexander
Jack Faulkner
Chester Muncie
Kenneth Betts
Terry Naegelen
Kim Naegelen
Valley View Drive
Manchester Road
Meadowlawn Church of God
Christmas events and parties listed for local groups
Tomorrow at 7 30 p m White Shrine of Jerusalem meets in the Commercial Building with a Christmas program and gift exchange chaired by Miss Mamie Dennis. The Willing Workers Class Christmas party at Grand Avenue Church of God starts 7 p m Saturday in the Youth Center with group singing and a gift exchange led by Mrs John Russell and assisted by Mrs Steve Cable. The American Business Women's Association plans a 6 45 p m Christmas party in the Rose Room of the Manchester Motor Inn with a program and gift exchange aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine
White Shrine of
Grand Avenue Church of God
John Russell
Steve Cable
American Business Women’s Association
Manchester Motor Inn
Mrs Irons Hosts Shower For Bride Elect Moler And Biliz
Mrs Ralph Irons entertained at her Sherman Avenue home for Miss Evelyn Moler bride elect of Larry Biliz. Decorations featured a miniature bride doll and white ribbons. Miss Ruth Hendrickson won a game prize. guests included Mrs Earl Thomas Miss Elizabeth O Neill and others. Moler and Biliz plan to wed January 6 at Blue Ball Presbyterian Church in Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Irons
Sherman Avenue
Evelyn Moler
Larry A. Billz
Miss Moler
Ruth Hendrickson
Earl Thomas
Elizabeth O'Neill
Denzil Gillie
Robert Arnold
Sue Swallow
Mary Carmody
Prenda Longshore
Ray Pergram
Arthur Moler
Robert Miley
Union Road
Franklin
Biliz
Paul Isbel
Blue Ball Presbyterian Church
Christmas Musicale Highlighted December Guild Meeting
A Christmas musicale by the Lemon Monroe Choir directed by Paul Bell opened the December meeting of St. Anne's and Mary Martha Guilds at the Church of the Ascension. Solos by Brenda Day Carol Oliver and Larry Doebler with organist Jerry Lawwill and ensembles Boy's Octet and Triple Trio featured. Rev. Sidney C. McCammon spoke. During social hour Mrs. Lewis Whitesell the parish’s oldest active member turned 90 with a birthday cake as tea and punch tables were hosted by Mrs. Charles Stutenroth Midge Weir Frank Hidy Carl Combs and Betty Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon + Monroe Choir
Paul Bell
St. Anne’s and
Mary Martha Guilds
Church of the Ascension
Solio
Brenda Day
Carol Oliver
Larry Doebler
Jerry Lawwill
Sidney C. McCammon
Lite
PTO Party At St Johns School Plans Feb Card Sale
The PTO of St John’s School hosted a kitchenware party last night and organized a February 21 card party. Proceeds will go to a fund for purchasing classroom desks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTO
St. John’s School
Christmas Church Group Sessions Reported Across Local Churches
Multiple December gatherings are described including the SSW Class at First Baptist Church with 22 members and a Christmas program. the Mary Frances Gould Circle at Calvary Baptist with a gift exchange and notes on a January mission book study. St Luke Clipper Club at St Luke United Presbyterian with guest speaker George Crout and slides. Semper Fidelis Class at First Baptist with Holy Land slides. Sunshine Club of Truth Tabernacle hosting a Christmas banquet with many attendees and a prize winner Geraldine Watkins. co hosts and dinner arrangements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Back
Joseph Haigh
Francis Haskins
SSW
iFirst Baptist Church
Howard Johnson
Jane Theil
Peter Marshall
Mary Frances Gould
Calvary Baptist Church
Donald Long
Denver Susong
St. Luke Clipper Club
St. Luke United
First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
Robert Roberts
Sunshine Club of the Truth Tabernacle
Geraldine Watkins
Chapter Plans Christmas Party for Xi Epsilon Kappa
Members of the Xi Epsilon Kappa chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the YMCA to plan a Christmas party at Eastern Bowling Lanes Saturday night. Mrs Hal Stevens, president, announced a 6 30 p.m. dinner for members and husbands and a gift exchange. A Middletown Beta Sigma Phi coordinating meeting is set for Jan 22 at Holiday House. A reading of The Littlest Angel was given. Mrs Joe Alexander won a prize. Next meeting is Jan 9 at the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Epsilon Kappa
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
YMCA
Hal Stevens
Beta Sigma Phi
Middletown
Holiday House
Littlest Angel
Joe Alexander
Christmas Party News From Local Women’s Groups
Members of the Women’s Auxiliary 636 and Mothers’ Study League circles gathered for annual Christmas events at private homes. Activities included socials, games, covered-dish dinners, gift exchanges, baskets for needy families, and plans for Christmas toy distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Auxiliary
Richard Lehman
Auburn Street
Oxford Eastern Star installs new officers
In The Lodges Four Middletonians Mrs Jack Reeder Mrs John Neuenswan der and Mrs Anne Arkill all members of Ida Morningstar chapter 572 and Mrs Wilford Wells affiliated with Pros ser Chapter 367 attended the installation ceremony last night of new officers of the Oxford chapter Order of the Eastern Star in Oxford. Installed were Mrs Trene Worley worthy patron and Carl Stemple worthy patron both of Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletonians
Jack Reeder
John Neuenswander
Anne Arkill
Ida Morningstar
Wilford Wells
Prosser
Oxford
Order of the Eastern Star
Trene Worley
Carl Stemple
Bank Employees Attend Yale Party
One hundred twenty three First National Bank employees attended their annual Christmas party at the Manchester Motor Inn junior ballroom. Guests included company board members and retired staff. President Edward Barker reviewed the year praising staff civic work and noted new hires, training, and departmental expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Manchester Motor Inn
Edward H. Cohn
George Kuehnle Jr
C. E. Yost
R.&. Gruver
C. William Verity Jr
D. G. Driscol
Colin Gardner
R. 0. Brosius
John Roche
Ora Radabaugh
Marge Clevenger
J. F. Mulligan
Jane Thompson
Irma Morris
Frank Troutvine Sr
Mabel Souvers
Lillian Connelly
Edward Barker
Vital Statistics Birth Notices Mixed Across Town
A stream of birth notices lists multiple families and residences with births dated Tuesday or today. Names include Mil ler, Brandon, Pendleton, Turner, Murphy, Moore, Planck, Armitage, Clem ent, and many others, with locations across Franklin, Ogden, Marion, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Miller
South Ave
Omilee Brandon
Garfield St
Wayne G. Pendleton
First Ave
John Turner Jr
Ryan Read
Franklin Rt. 1
Lawrence Murphy
Marietta St
Park Board To Discuss 1962 Budget At Goldman Park
Financial operations of the Parks and Recreation Department will be reviewed and a proposed budget for 1962 discussed at the Park Board monthly meeting tonight at 7 30 at headquarters in Goldman Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Parks and Recreation
Park Board
Goldman Park
Bride-To-Be Parties Honor Marialla Sherman in Festive Shower
A pre nuptial party for Miss Marialla Sherman bride elect of Joseph Coyle was hosted by six women at the Driftwood and J J Lanes, featuring dinner, gifts, canasta, and games with prizes for Miss Sennel and others. The couple will wed December at St. Marys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marialla Sherman
Joseph Coyle
Jaycee Sherman
Molly Sullivan
William Ehrman
Dwight Pierce
Louise Hummel
Vera Gay Bennett
Driftwood
J-J Lanes
Wilson Sherman
Robert J. Coyle
Aliss Chery
Sherman
Virginia Sennet
Carol Reynolds
Elaine Hohman
Robert Garnett
Nancy Patrick
George Richardson
Margaret Cosiman
Judy Fink
Betsy Holweger
Kitty Holweger
Herschel Bennett
Sennei
Coyle
Party Honors Miss Sherman At Coyle Home On Vannest Avenue
Miss Sherman was complimented at a recent party hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas Coyle at their home on Vannest Avenue, reflecting social courtesy extended to the guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Sherman
Mrs
Thomas Coyle
Vannest Avenue
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Society
Chardelle Weber
Mrs. Ward
Yale
England
Joassie
Anthony Elieff
Marcia Brooks
Douglas Giltrow
Earl Brewer
Wilson Street
Mrs. Irons
J. L. Glass
George Letts
Edith Swartz
James Newkirk
Eldon Watkins
Carl Miller
Lois Yancey
Ralph Francis
Harold Thomas
William Bowman
Edna Wills
Vernon Ifidlebaugh
Edgi Hall
Alvin Stafford
Ralph Jones
Ray Roe
Robert McCarty
Martin Williams
Edgar Sargent
Osie Crase
Richard Flam
Marvin Ham
Rosa Lamb
Thomas Downs
J. A. McGlothen
Cora Motes
Iva Mae Clark
Ruth Whitaker
Ollie Newman
Martha Webb
Joyce Sanders
Loretta Scott
Darlene Peyton
Ethan Allen
Bond
Edwards Furniture
Baumritter
America
Main
Ohio
Fred Ziegler
Merrie Mothers’ Circle
Mothers’ Study League
Fred Johnson
Ted Predtof
Charles Stamp
Charles Morgan
Leonard Hamm
Thomas Light
B. D. Morgan
Mothers’ Circle
Charlies West
Charles Chalfin
Clyde Yocom
William Helton
Leight
Hamm
Robert Ritter
Park Place
Travel Department
Trust Department
Western Union
Calvin Verity
Rita Karros
Carl Nicklas
Lindburgh Ramsey
Ogden Drive
Foster H. Mote
Tenth Ave
Cleveland Bankston
Calumet Ave
Everett Richardson
David Iler
Woodburn Ave
Leonard Miller
Frank
Norma K. Moore
Edgar Moore
Wildwood Road
William J. Lewis
Milburn Lewis
E. Oxford
State Road
Robert Hall
Highland St
Harold L. Fitzwater
Taylor
Charlie Combs
Morgan St
Clarence Hatton
Crescent Blvd
Phillip Blanton
James M. Blanton
Carolina St
Charles Stephens
Jewell St
Lois Jean Perry
Lin
James M. Trimble
Mon
Granville McClanahan
Germantown
Harry E. Bussard
Harry H. Harbaum
Somerville
Tammy Armitage
Neil Armitage
West Middletown
Edith Austin
Flemming ‘Road
Donald Blankenship
Seneca St
Aien Burggraf
Edward Christman
First Ave. Letcher Darre
Bexley Drive
Hugh T. Clement
Frank. Hin
Ralph Dennis
Trenton
Mark McGlothan
Algin
Scott Millenberger
Richard L. Miltenberger
Monroe
Esau N. Moore
Baltimore St
Walter B. Stoutenborough
Central Ave
Thomas K. Sturgill
Sam Tipton
James W. Turner
Hamiton
Charlene
William
Rosalie Woodward
Wilbert Woodward
Vannest
Richard Newman
Auburn St
Mercy Hospital
Hamilton
Wilson
Ath
Rena Orea
McDowell Furs
South Broad
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