Franklin Women Plan Lighting Contest for Christmas
The Franklin Women's Club will sponsor a Christmas lighting contest, with exterior home decorations judged by a committee led by Miss Phyllis Moore. Details to be announced this week, per club president Mrs. William Taylor. The meeting at First Methodist Church drew 75 members featuring music by Miss Patricia Scholl and the club quartet, plus readings and a carol sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Women’s Club
First Methodist
Franklin
Phyllis Moore
William Taylor
Roy Eldridge
Patricia Scholl
Eldridge
Women's Club Quartete
Taylor
Gene Tucker
Theresa See
New Sunday School Class To Be Started At Kings Mills
Beginning the first Sunday in January a new class will be inaugurated at the Baptist Church Sunday School for all young people above high school. C E Stephenson will teach and the course covers The highlights of the Bible. Grace R King Guild Christmas party is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church ent. Busy Bee Club Christ mas party is Sunday at 4 p m at the church for juniors. Sunday School rooms in the Baptist Church basement have been newly painted and draperies dry cleaned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Mills
Baptist Church
C. E. Stephenson
Grace R. King Guild
Busy Bee Club
Kings Mills Man Charged With Intent To Kill
Kings Mills resident Frank Coomer pleaded not guilty to cutting with intent to kill after arraignment before Squire Clarence F. Banker. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $1000 bond. Coomer, arrested by Deputies William Thomas and Richard Satterthwaite, allegedly cut Roscoe Clemans, who was taken to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Clarence F
Frank Coomer
Kings Mills
William Thomas
Richard Satterthwaite
Coomer
Roscoe Clemans
Kings Millis
Clemans
Liberty Yuletide Program Set at Liberty Township School
Liberty Township pupils will present a Christmas program at the Community Club meeting Thursday at 8. Refreshments will follow. A dance and card party will be at the Liberty Township School Friday at 8 p m with prizes and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Township
Candlelight Program Planned In Carlisle
Miss Jean Gaker music supervisor for Carlisle Schools directs the Christmas candlelight program and playlet at the Monday PTA meeting in Carlisle A special guest Santa Claus will attend the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Jean Gaker
Parent Teacher Association
Santa Claus
Residents and visitors share weekend travels and illness notes
Mrs Charlies Williams and son of Oceanside California returned home after a vacation with Mrs George Williams and daughter. Mr and Mrs Eayeard Kramer and son and Janet Brammer of Mayfield spent the weekend at Ironton Ohio as guests of Amos Brelding and Mr and Mrs Emmett Daniels and family. Dick Cramer is confined at home due to illness. Mr and Mrs William Cunningham and Miss Charlene Page of Middletown were guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert M Page Sunnyville. Nancy Miles and daughter of Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Fred Cooper of Cincinnati were guests of Mr and Mrs R Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excello
Charlies Williams
Oceanside
Cal
George Williams
Eayeard Kramer
Janet Brammer
Mayfield
Ironton, O
Amos Brelding
Emmett Danields
Dick Cramer
William Cunningham
Charlene Page
Middletown
Herbert M. Page
Sundy
Nancy Miles
Hamilton
Fred Cooper
Cincinnati
R Page
Christmas program at Greenbush Church invites everyone
Greenbush residents look forward to a Sunday evening Christmas program at the Greenbush Church with all invited. Clarence Crander and Pearl Clevenger host guests including Kelly Adams John Snyder and friends. Jake Elle entertained guests Mr and Mrs Friend as part of a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbush
Veryone
Clarence Crander
Pearl Clevenger
Kelly Adams
John Snyder
Ee Friend
Jake Elle
Monroe Lions Hold Annual Christmas Party in Hamilton
Monroe Lions Club members and their wives held their annual Christmas party and dinner in Hamilton on Monday evening. Walter Coppess led a special Christmas program with carols as gifts were exchanged. The next regular meeting is cancelled for December 26 as a holiday. The club will resume on January 9 at the 100F Hall in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Monroe Lions Club
Hamilton
Walter Coppess
Amanda Athletic Club Elects Officers
The Amanda Athletic Club Inc held its regular meeting at the Club Rooms on Monday evening and elected officers. William Marshall was named president with John Walck as vice president, Shirley Thomas as secretary, John Helsinger as treasurer, and trustees George B. Tyler, Herb Martin, and Garry Helsinger. Installation is planned for the January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excello
Amanda Athletic Club Inc
William Marshall
John Walck
Shirley Thomas
John Helsinger
George B. Tyler
Herb Martin
Garry Helsinger
Community clubs share holiday gatherings in Franklin
Ramblers Club members dine with Mr and Mrs Charles LaVielle in Dayton at the Colony Ten then a Christmas party with a gift exchange at the LaVielle home. Anna C Johnson hosts a Third Street Christmas party with a grab bag. Donnie Franer’s 12th birthday noted with a Farm Avenue party. Several Baptist Youth Fellowship leaders attend a Youth Council meeting in Cincinnati. Gordon Tinch hosts a Christmas party with relatives on Roberts Avenue, with a post game lunch for guests including Earnhart and Minge families. Glenna Frances Edgington is hospitalized in Dayton. Pfc Aaron Edward Doty on furlough from Keesler Field visits family until Jan 2. Chummy Club holds a Christmas party at Orval Matthews home. Misses Anna and Mabel Eldridge honor Sarah Eldridge’s birthday at dinner. Main Street hosts a birthday gathering for Mrs Hudson with many guests and late lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Ramblers Club
Charles LaVielle
Dayton
Colony Ten
LaVielle
Anna C. Johnson
Third St
Donnie Franer
Walter Franer
Farm Ave
Baptist Youth Fellowship Group
First Baptist Church
Lexie Plummer
Ralph Clifford
Imogene Callahan
Miami Association
Hyde Park Baptist Church
Cincinnati
Gordon Tinch
Roberts Ave
Leslie Earnhart
Sammy
Claude Tinch
Charles Mint
Chuckie
Guy Minge
Sue Ellen
Dick Minge
Middletown
Glenna Frances Edgington
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Leslie Earnhart, Jr
Howard Minge
Presbyterian Church
Aaron Edward Doty
Keesler Field
Biloxi
Aaron Doty
Chummy Club
Orval Matthews
E. Sixth St
Anna
Mabel Eldridge
Sarah Eldridge
A. Dridge
S. S. Tibball
Yy Lilian
Roy L. Hudson
Main St
Holiday cookies Garnished With Pecans Or Cherries
Drop cookies for the holidays are particularly attractive when garnished with a small whole pecan or a cherry. The festive bite features a crisp edge and a chewy center, making them a popular treat for gatherings and gifts.
Community Club Buys Bond In Kings Mills
Kings Mills District Community Club met in the high school to vote on purchasing a tuberculosis bond. Supt. J. F. Burns outlined the year's programs while Rev. E. Lee Niswander spoke on the Christmas story. A community sing led by William J. Hayes preceded refreshments in the cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Mills
Stanley Ellis
J. F. Burns
William J. Hayes
Burns
E. Lee Ni
Butler Livestock Forum Draws 200 Attendees
More than 200 people attended the Butler County Livestock Committee December forum at the Hamilton YMCA to hear Bill Zipf of Columbus discuss Ohio agriculture. Zipf urged farming efficiency, adoption of new agricultural technologies, and farm safety vigilance. Five county 4-H members spoke about their Chicago trips, with Mary Wilson and Tom McDonough receiving the Truman Davis Memorial Award for top health ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County Livestock Committee
Bill Zipf
Columbus
Ohio
Hamilton
Zipf
Chicago
Mary Wilson
Dale Garner
Bob Music
Peter Green
Warren Burkhardt
Tom McDonough
Truman Davis Memorial
Women's Society Holds Christmas Party at Union Chapel
The Women's Missionary Society of Union Chapel Church gathered for its annual Christmas party dubbed family night. Ten families and three visitors attended as Mrs. Walter Driever led the business meeting and projects were approved for collecting old glasses for mission fields and a March party for Longview Hospital patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poasttown Heights
Women's Missionary Society of the
Union Chapel
Walter Driever
Longview Hospital
Robert Conatroe
Ralph Wilson
Elizabeth Johnson
Forest Wetzel
Wetzel
Wilbur Ellis
Tolson
Conarroe
C. T. Windle
Marion Myers
Cecil Sorrel
Roger Johnson
Birthday gathering and local notices in Germantown
Relatives gathered at Mrs. H F Worrell's home Friday to celebrate her birthday with refreshments. Attendees included several local residents from Lebanon Middletown Xenia Chauteauqua Rd Dayton and Indianapolis visits noted for Mrs Ward Hale and nurse alumnae party details in Dayton. The Miami Valley Hospital observation for Paul Kirdig and infant daughter’s return home also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
H. F. Worrell
Jesse Brandenburg
Chalmers Brandenburg
Lebanon
Walter Zechar
Middletown
Kenneth Cosler
Mitchell
H. Cosler
Xenia
Arthur Gross
Allen and
Jerry
Eddie Croley
Jimmy
Mary Lou
Chauteuqua Rd
Hubert Worrell
Stephen
Dayton
H. L. Worrel
Clarence Shuey
Robert Rettich
Camden
Ward Hale
Indianapolis
Roscoe Ireland
Ida Moses
Carlos Moses
Glenn Barkalow
Paul Kirdig
St. Main St
Miami Valley Hospital
John Blankenship
Sylvia Stewart
Rike
Star Point Club
McCall Corporation
Christmas party and programs fill nearby schedules
Lydian Sisters Sunday School class hosts a Christmas party Friday night in the Anglinger Room at 8. Liberty Township pupils stage a Christmas program Thursday at 8 p.m. in the school. A 50-50 dance and card party follows Friday at 8 p.m. Liberty Township. County and home extension agents from nine southwestern Ohio counties meet Friday at the county courthouse auditorium. Franklin hosts multiple Christmas events including Polly Anna class party Friday at 6 30 and a junior class production of A Connecticut Yankee Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Mason Grange holds its annual Christmas party for youngsters Friday.Ger mantown music department presents its annual Christmas program Friday evening in the school auditorium. German town missionary society December meeting Friday evening at Mrs Jess Smith home. Grace R King Guild Christmas party Thursday at 7 30 in Kings Mills church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Lydian Sisters
Lutheran Church
Anglinger
Lebanon
Ohio
Franklin
P.m
Boosters Club Banquet Plans for Lebanon High School
Lebanon Ohio The Lebanon Boosters Club will sponsor the annual Lebanon High School football banquet at the Golden Lamb on Thursday evening. President Meryl B Shorty Gray announced the event with Woody Hayes of Miami University as principal speaker. Hayes will show pictures of the Dayton Miami U game. Tickets are available from Coyne Decker or Meyers. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Lebanon Boosters Club
Golden Lamb
Meryl B “Shorty” Gray
Woody” Hayes
Miami University
M. H. “Ching” Coyne
Hayes
Coyne
Jack Decker
Ray Meyers
Warren County Real Estate Tax Bills Delayed
Warren County Treasurer George B. Johnson says real estate tax bills will not be ready until after January 1 because 1949 tax rates cannot be set until after the November election. He notes delays due to legal changes and asks residents not to call about bill dates. Bills will be mailed as soon as ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon County
George B. Johnson
Warren County
Johnson
Franklin Church Society Christmas Meeting Change
The Franklin Lutheran Parish Missionary Society will hold its December meeting Friday evening at Mrs. Jess Smiths home in Germantown. It is the societies Christmas meeting and the date is moved from the usual third Tuesday for this month only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Missionary Societ
The
Franklin Lutheran
Paris
Jess Smith
Germantown
Presbyweds Class To Meet In Camden
The Presbyweds of the Presbyterian Church here will hold their Christmas meeting at the church. A covered dish supper will be served at 6 30 p m to be followed by a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Presbyterian Church
West Elkton Groups Plan To Meet Today
The Social Workers Class of the Friends Church will meet today with Mrs Emma Roberts in Camden for an all day meeting. The Ladies Aid of the Evangelical and United Brethren Church will meet today with Mrs Clara Eby for a covered dish dinner. Dinner will be served at noon and a gift exchange will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Elkton
Soci
Friends Church
Emma Roberts
Camden
Ladies Aid of the
Evangelical and United Brethren Church
Clara Eby
Middletown social notes and hospital visit update
William Longfellow of S Main St Middletown is a patient at Grandview Hospital Dayton. Mr and Mrs William Paul and family were weekend guests of relatives in Muncie. Mrs Clarence Emley entertained her card club Monday evening. Honors were won by Mrs Clarence Shuey Mrs Carlos Moses and Mrs Robert Rettich. Several couples attended a program in Hamilton Friday. Mrs Sally Gunkle is ill at her son Charles home in Dayton. Mr and Mrs William Kelly left Saturday for a motor trip through Texas and the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
William Longfellow
S. Main St
Grandview Hospital
Dayton
William Paul
Muncie
Clarence Emley
Card Club
John F. Torrence
Clarence Shuey
Carlos Moses
Robert Rettich
Luther Huffer
George Small
Clarence Evans
Leo Shaffer
Kenneth Howard
Hamilton
Sally Gunkle
Charles
William Kelly
Texas
Matrons' Group Fetes Husbands To Turkey Dinner
Germantown Past Matrons Association hosted a turkey dinner in the Anslinger Room attended by 50 members and guests. Afterward a social hour featured Santa Claus giving gifts. card prizes went to Mrs. Earl Kern Mrs. Robert Rettich and Mrs. Roma Coudrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Anslinger
Santa Claus
Earl Kern
Robert Rettich
Roma Coudrey
Lodge Sets Party In Germantown
Germantown residents attend the Revekah Lode annual Christmas party on Thursday December 22 at 7 50 p m with a 50 cent gift exchange. The German Town High School sophomore class hosts a bake sale Saturday in the Townsend Dry Cleaning Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Revekah Lode
Germantown High School
Townsend Dry Cleaning
Lebanon bridge club hosts and guests at Golden Lamb
Mrs Clarence Ranker hosted a Thursday dinner bridge with Mrs Laura Cunningham as guest. Top scores went to Mrs Alfred Brant and Mrs Carl Ruoker. Other items note Mr and Mrs John Goddard hosting guests in Warren Street and family visitors from New Haven and Cincinnati. Several other bridge gatherings are listed with prize winners and dessert courses. Robert Peach is a patient at Christ Hospital Cincinnati. Edward Oltman and Marvin Young attended events in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Clarence Ranker
Thursday Bridge Club
Golden Lamb
Laura Cunningham
Alfred Brant
Carl Ruoker
John Goddard
Warren Sit
William Goddard
Billy
New Haven
Robert Whipple
Robert King
King Home
W. Orchard Ve
Walter Luli
E. Orchard Ave
Russell Horn
Joe Gray
Elmer Terry
Harry Schwartz, Jr
Jear Spivey
Gerald Cooke
Robert Peach
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati
Edward Oltman
Wyoming
Harry Gutheil
Marvin Young
Desheler Wallick
Columbus
White Christmas program in Kings Mills school gym
The annual White Christmas event in Kings Mills featured a gift drive with students from elementary to high school presenting gifts on a central table. The girls chorus sang by candlelight as Rev. C. H. Foster delivered a message on Joy In Giving and the program concluded with Luke II. The gifts will benefit Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Mills
Adam Bigler
William Hayes
C. H. Foster
Loreen Foster
Childrens Hospital
Cincinnati
Kings Mills School adds new intercom system
Kings Mills School announces completion of an in intercommunication system wired by American Sound Service and installed by the school's electricity class. Miss Beverly Koelble represented the Warren County Teachers Association at the Ohio Education Association meeting in Columbus. The Candlelight Program, directed by William J. Hayes, will be held in the gymnasium on Thursday at 7 pm. The school closes for Christmas vacation December 16 and resumes January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Mills
F. Burns
American Sound Service
Beverly Koelble
Warren County Teachers Association
Ohio Education Association
Columbus
Koelble
Ting Doris Stewart
Morrow
Willam J. Hayes
Carlisle Group To Hold Meeting
Carlisle Wimodausion Club members meet next Wednesday at Mrs. John Mounts home with Mrs. Stuart Brennaman and Mrs. James Gross serving as resistants to the hostess. Winter sports discussion led by Mrs. Harold Marty and a Christmas tree capitol presentation by Mrs. Lint Korn. Mrs. Williams will present Ginevra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Wimodausion Club
John Mount
Stuart Brennaman
James Gross
Resistan
Reenanse
Harold Marty
Excello Bride-Elect Louise Nicholson Honored at Shower
A pre nuptial shower for Miss Louise Nicholson bride elect of David Clark was hosted Friday evening by Mrs David Clark in the Crystal auditorium. Forty five guests attended and Miss Nicholson received a tiny gift. Ice cream and cake were served late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Nicholson
David Clark
Crystal Auditorium
Miss Nicholson
Christmas Party and Community Notes Reflect Small Town Life
The Pidents Class of the EUB Church held a Christmas party at the Irvin home. The Unity Class plans a social room gathering. John Helm and wife plan a Florida winter. Mothers Club to host Christmas party midweek. Shafer Schenck and Crimme family visit Liberty. Willard Long attended a Cincinnati hockey show. Brelsford couple at funeral of Cornerall in Trenton. Hartman family relocates to Eaton for their future home.
EUB Church Plans January Youth Fellowship Meeting
In January the EUB Church will meet and organize a Youth Fellowship group for the adults and juniors. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huffman and family left this morning for California to make their future home. Alvie Burnett of Dayton was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. on business Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Elkton
EUB
Charles Huffman
California
Alvie Burnett
Dayton
Freda Hade
Ware
Lebanon
Camden church choir to present cantata The Chorus in the Skies
First Presbyterian Church Camden will stage a Christmas cantata The Chorus in the Skies on Thursday December 22 directed by Mrs Helen D Johnson with organist Dean Pottenger. The program includes carol medley Joy to the World While Shepherds Watched Room in My Heart for Thee A Wonderful Story Peace Good Will Glory to God Mary Watched Beside the Manger Glory to the King of Kings Follow Yonder Star and The Chorus in the Sky with recessional and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Moss
T. B. Kelsey
Alice Jean Bailey
Carol Elston
Lorraine Tuggle
God
Merrill Brubaker
Mary
Helen Jane Flick
John Biggs
Donald Elston
Lee Longacher
Frank White
Camden Class Is Entertained by Bethany Presbyterian
Mr and Mrs Brownless Barradaile hosted the Bethany Class at Camden Church Sunday evening. Robert Elston led devotions and presided, with Mrs Ernest Patterson guiding the theme. A committee for next month includes Mrs Patterson W L Chandler and John Biggs. Refreshments followed for attending members and families. next meeting slated for January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Kelsey
Merrill Brubaker
Robert Elston
Esther Hart
W. L. Chandler
Marshall Decker
Germantown Band Members Entertained by Hosts
Fifty three Germantown School Band members were entertained by Band Parents Association officers and Dr and Mrs Burl in Brombaugh at their Germantown home. The evening featured evergreen decorations, Christmas ornaments, roasting wieners by the fireplace, games, and square dancing led by band director William Sherman and square dances called by Clifford Friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Band Parents Association
Burlin Brombaugh
Brombaugh
William Sherman
Clifford Friend
Christmas Party at Lothian Church Sunday School
Germantown Lyti an Sisters will host a Christmas party Friday night at 8 in the Anshinger Room to conclude the season with church activities and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Lytian Sisters
Lothian Church
Anshinger
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Liberty Yuletide
Lions
Amanda Athletic Club
Butler Livestock Forum
Women’s Society
Yule
Emerson Emrick
Walter Phillabaum
Vradelis
Broad ST
DIAL
Jerusalem
Wise Men
William E. Gilroy
D.D
Wee Sea CE
Herod
Pollyanna
MASON
Mason Grange
Pranklin
Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church
Grace R. King Guild of the Baptist Church
Boosters Club
Franklin Church Society
West Elkton Grouns
Turkey
Lodge
Carlisle Groun
West Fikton
Camden Church Choir
Hills
Bethlehem
Shepherds
Louise Yost
Betty Nein
N. Main St
Elmer Arn
Marchester Hotel
Ralph L. Grimes
Motorola
Central Ave
Capitol Dry Cleaning Store
Solth Broad ST
Daniel Green
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