Good Label Given to Messiah Concert by Middletown Critics
Valda Wikerses reviews the Middletown Civic Chorus Messiah at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The organist Dominates, Handel's rhythms criticized, soloists uneven, choir and director praised for overall effort and diction. Audience enjoyed, ministerial request noted, question on director involvement raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Eldean Krieger
Mr. Handel
Ministerial Association
Valda Wikerses
Local Birth Announcements Reported Across Several Families
Vital statistics list multiple births to families in Franklin area with new babies a boy or girl reported at various addresses including Yankee Road Algen Road Longfellow Street Foster Street and Manchester Avenue In out of town notices Philadelphia General Hospital records a Dec 4 birth and various relatives listed as grandparents or well wishers in Franklin Trenton and nearby communities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Little
Algen Road
Bey
Richard D. Wagner
Elman Drive
Leonard Hilley
Longfellow St
John McGahan
Foster St. Franklin
Hubert Puckett
Manchester Ave
James Gault
Hamilton - Trenton Resd
Trenton
Troy Dalton
Navaho Sr
James L. Armitage
Philadelphia
Philadelphia General Hospital
Mothers Club Holds Dinner Meeting at Congress Inn
Goodwill Mothers Club gathered at the Congress Inn on Friday for a dinner meeting and gift exchange. Fifteen members and eight guests attended with reports on Thanksgiving fruit baskets for LaRue Ginter and plans for January hosted by Mrs. James Armitage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill Mothers Club
Congress Inn
Elizabeth Bell
Ermon Taylor
Charles Berry
Mary Catherine McGuire
Inn Lipscomb
Sylvia Armitage
Velma Perkins
Corbett Thomas
Charles R. Bell
Tom Craycraft
LaRue Ginter
Elmeda Dunigan
Craycraft
Middletown Telephone Pioneers Hold Christmas Party
Sixty six members of the Middletown club of the Telephone Pioneers of America and guests attended the annual Christmas party at the Sports Bowl. Bonnie Bush presented a program on Christmas Lighting. Norbert E. Werner led the event with aid from Mrs. Bendel Lovely and Hensley. Door prizes included live poinsettias and centerpieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Club
The
Telephone Pioneers of America
Bonnie Bush
Ann Holiday
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co
Bernard B. Sabo
Norbert E. Werner
Jess Bendel
Arlie Lovely
Ann Hensley
Don Casteel
Betty Jones
Harry Erb
Travel Notes on the Halls Return from Phoenix Visit
Mr and Mrs Matt Hall have returned to Grand Avenue after a four week stay in Phoenix. The Hal s lived in Phoenix for 15 years and renewed many acquaintances while touring the area. Their son, born in Middletown and formerly a local student, is now with Allstate Insurance in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Hall
Grand Avenue
Phoenix
Hal
R Vis
Middletown
Allstate Insurance Co. i
Fiancee of Dayton Woman to Wed in December
Mrs. C. Walter Beattie hosted a luncheon and bridal shower for Miss Ann Kathryn Roger of Dayton, fiancee of Larry A. Stichweh of Pensacola formerly of Dayton. The wedding is planned for December 28 at the Trotwood Church of the Brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Walter Beattie
Aberdeen Drive
Ann Kathryn Roger
Dayton
Larry A. Stichweh
Pensacola
Fla
Stichweh
Chester Stichweh
Mr. Stichweh
Middletown
Armco Research
Miss Royer
Homer L. Royer
Sara Royer
Larry Stichweh
Trotwood Church
Annual Party Draws Big Crowd
A large turnout attended the annual party hosted by Mrs Florence M drawing broad community support. Attendees enjoyed music, refreshments, and socializing as plans for future events were discussed.
Mrs Johnson Hosts City Co Workers Christmas Party
Mrs Alma Johnson invited two City Building coworkers for a Christmas gathering at her Goldman Avenue home on Friday evening. The event featured carol singing led by Mrs Marva Sampson, games, a gift exchange, and a surprise Santa visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Johnson
Goldman Avenue
Marva Sampson
Pitt Exchange
Santa
Howard McNabb
Frank McDowell
Frei Hughes
Pat Lenear
Glen Sibey
Jo Ann Teato
Jean Wintera Hollis Goodlett
Pauline Haines
Ralph Laurens
Mary Mack
Hayden Mcintosh
Alice Pearce
Ray Sibert
William Smith
Frank Stricklett
Robert Swim
Gift Choices Let Kids Imitate Adults At Christmas
Vivian Brown notes toys that let children imitate grownups. Girls seek Mom roles with kitchen sets and dolls. boys choose cars, trucks, trains, boats, and power sounds without batteries. New items include a weekender truck, bubble bath baby, Cinderella doll upgrades, and wired train sets.
Cafeteria Employee Honored at Amanda Elementary Party
The Golden Lamb Inn hosted Amanda Elementary School cafeteria staff for a Christmas party. Mrs Edward Baker received a retirement gift for 18 years of service, retirement set for the first of the year, with attendees including several named staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Lamb Inn
Amanda
Dinnner
Edward Baker
Woodrow Hollon
James D. Tubbs
Samuel Lawson
Johnson
Chalmer Brown
Orville Marxen
Clay McGuire
Barrett McGill
Mark Powers
Rudolph Marxen
Teddy Bear Man McClean Leaves Nursing Home Project
In Lima Ohio the Teddy Bear Man R A McClean known for the Teddy Bear project began in 1949 has left his Spencerville nursing home. Jaycees take on the work continuing the craft and memory effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima, Ohio
R. A. McClean
Spencerville
Manohel
McClean
Local Girl Exhibits Art Work at Columbus Gallery
Pricilla Keuthan, a Wittenberg University junior from Middletown, among 24 Wittenberg students in the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts exhibit of student artwork. Works include oil, watercolor, drawings, wood cuts, silkscreen, ceramics, jewelry and enamels. Nine Ohio institutions represented. exhibit closes Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pricilla Keuthan
Wittenberg University
Middletown
Wittenberg
Columbus
Ohio
Miss Keuthan
Fred Keuthan
Superior Ave
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Gilbert Egelston
Exatter
Travis Hausman
Patricia Talcott
William Griffin
Wylie Senften
Chick Lane
Merlin Lehman
Mrs
Donald Stover
Yankee Road
James V. Armitage
Jackson Lane
Elisha Bisho
Tren
Thomas Gillum
Mason
Glenn Blackmore
Carlisle
Carl Moberly
Richardson Drive
Willie Begley
Fermwood
Michael Jackson
Sherwood Jackson Franklin
Misty Weathers
Charles A. Weath
Richard P. Johnson
Trenton-Franklin Road
Clifton H. Palmer
Eugene Angel
Walter Waddell
Omaha St
Elige Hall
Brentwood
Carl Hall
Paul Roark
Walter Gray
Spencer Lane
Rainey Trest
Myers
Bryan Philips
Berwick Lane
George Beatty
Bexey Drive
Viola Burks
Kunz Ave
Omer Banff
Crescent Boulevard
Mothers Club
PALL
Null
Zoc
Security
Strassburger
Carpet and Furniture Cleaners
North Vine ST
Florence M
Mrs. Johnson
Vivian Brown
UP News
Felow
Jaycees
Egister
U.S
Union Senitory
Napier
Nellie Rosenstein
Hong Kong
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