Sleighride Festival Steals Spotlight at Manchester Hotel
Over 100 couples joined the Rainbow Assembly Dance at the Manchester Hotel Saturday night. Rod Filis and Cincinnati musicians played current dance tunes while Miss Ruth Martie Stufenreth led the Grand March with escort Al Sebald. A large red white and green sleigh centerpiece drew couples to the floor amid Santa reindeers and festive streamers. Chaperones included Mrs A D Lester and Rainbow Board members. Credit goes to general chairman Beulah Squires and committee members Marilyn Fitzgerald Barbara Arnold Jean Hambleton Zelma Kah Mary Jo Davison Joyce Bell.
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Rainbow Assembly
Manchester
Rod Filis
Cincinnati
Middletown Assembly
Ruth Martie Stufenreth
al Sebald
A. D. Lester
Rainbow Board
Beulah Squires
Rotary Club Meeting in Manchester Hotel Noon Wednesday
Rotary Club gathers at the Manchester Hotel for a noon Wednesday meeting. National Guard Company D of the 2nd Battalion 107th Armored Calvary plans a 7:30 p.m. briefing at 2100 South Main Street.
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Rotary Club
Manchester
National Guard
107Th Armored Calvary
South Main St
Christmas Visitors From Near and Far Gather in Town
Mr and Mrs M Richard Marr and children Bill and Carol Ann arrive from Grosse Pointe Woods Michigan to celebrate with Mrs Marrs parents Mr and Mrs W H Boykin. Guests include Miss Anne Burgman of Oxford University England staying with Mr and Mrs Henry Rammow and Miss Charlotte Organ visiting Mr and Mrs C L Kingsbury. Vernon Jones family return from five weeks in Europe with Genoa and Paris trips aboard the Albertine high light. Airman Apprentice Jack C Robinson home from Memphis to spend holidays with parents. Catherine Allison and Mrs Ballard Fleming visiting relatives in New York Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Richard Marr
Bill
Carol Ann
Grosse Pointe Woods
Mich
Anne Burgmanr
Teachers’ Exchange
Oxford University
England
Henry Rammow
Brentwood St
Vernon Jones
Europe
Ad Mrs. Jones
Genoa
Italy
Paris
Jack C. Robinson
Memphis
Tenn
John C. Robinson
Burton
New York
Connecticut
Catherine Allison
Charles St
Mary Jane Dredge Sets January 23 Wedding Date
Miss Mary Jane Dredge selects January 23 for her wedding to Arthur Siebert. Dredge, daughter of Ms. Lester L. Dredge, is Middletown High School and Miami University alumna, works at Armco Steel, active in women’s bowling, and Delta Theta Tau. Siebert, Middletown High graduate, Cincinnati Evening College attendee, is employed by Armco Steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Dredge
Arthur Siebert
Miss Dredge
Lester L. Dredge
Middletown High
Miami University
Armcoteel Corporation
Womt
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Siebert
Armed Forces
Middletown High School
Univer
Christmas Party Plans For Women’s Society Guests
Members of the Women’s Society of World Service of the EUB Church announce their annual Christmas party Thursday evening at 6 30. Husbands will attend as guests for a covered dish supper with meat and coffee provided. Bring your own table service.
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Women's Society of World Service
EUB Church
Plans Readied For Annual Charity Ball December 26
Elaborate decorations for the Charity Ball at the Manchester Hotel are being assembled as final plans are completed. The event themed Evening in Paris will crown the 1951 Charity Ball Queen in French royal style. Tickets cost 2.50 dollars and are sold at local pharmacies, the hotel stand, and John Ross Store. Jimmy Wilbur will provide music from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Paris
Gillen-Crow Pharmacies
Lewis Drugs
Gallahers
Manchester Hotel
John Ross
Jimmy Wilbur
Vera Fugate to Wed Friday in Open Church Ceremony
Vera Fugate will marry Ernest J. Buckles Jr. in an open church ceremony at First Church of God Friday at 7:30 p.m. The wedding will be officiated by Rev. R. C. Caudill. Vera is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fugate, a Middletown High School and Middletown Business College alumna, Delta Chi Sigma sorority member. Ernest is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Buckles of Garnett, Kansas, a Kansas City High School and KU graduate, four years in the Air Force, now with Armco International, and Tau Kappa Epsilon member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Fugate
Ernest J. Buckles, Jr
Church of God
R. C. Caudill
Miss Fugate
John E. Fugate
Middletown High School
Mid
Dletown Business College
Delta Chi Sigma
Buckles
E. J. Buckles
Garnett, Kan
Kansas City
University of Kansas
Air Force
Armco International Corporation
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Goshen Couple Wed in Elegant Goshen Ceremony
Sandra Leavitt of Goshen wed Barry Levey of Middletown in a two oclock ceremony at the Leavitt home with Rabbi Albert Shulman officiating. The couple, both graduates of major universities, plan to live in Columbus after a Miami Beach honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Leavitt
Goshen
Ind
Barry Levey
Middletown
Albert Shulman
Temple Beth-El
South Bend
Abe Leavitt
South Seventh St
Croom
Miami
Boys Inside Box Get Big Scare
YONKERS N Y Brunoo Boscamp swerved to miss a cardboard box in the street yesterday and it panicked. Inside the box 20 year old Boscamp found two boys using it as a toboggan. Vincent Mavilla suffered minor bruises and 9 year old Peter Richards was unharmed. Both boys were shaken by the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
N. Y
Brunoo Boscamp
Boscamp
Vincent Mavilla
Peter Richards
Lighting Entries Due By Wednesday Deadline
The Home Lighting and Decorating Contest closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Chairman Philip Yile of the Junior Chamber of Commerce reminds residents. Judging of outdoor displays occurs Thursday night, December 27. Entries may be mailed to P O Box 426, Middletown, or called in to the Chamber office before 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Yile
Chamber of Commerce
P. O
Middletown
Sun Density Compared With Earth
A science note states the sun has an average density about one fourth that of the earth. The fact highlights the vast difference in composition and structure between the star and our planet.
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Earth
Christmas Tree Party At Miller Cottage Hosts 70 Ladies
The V.S.V.W. club decorated five trees at Miller Cottage for Christmas and sang carols with Mrs. Robert Kruse on piano. Sixty to seventy ladies attended and received sachets, with cake squares and fruit punch served. The group then visited Company No 1, trimming another tree for 75 members. A Sunday visit brought treats to Wright Patterson AFB Hospital wards, aiding 40 patients.
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V.S.V.W
Veterans’ Administration Center
Dayton
Miller Cottage
Robert Kruse
Company No. One
Lawrence Dugan
Harvey Augspurger
W. A. Hahn
FE. Eckman
J. L. Livzey
Stanley Redkey
Mark Wilke
Ruth Kyle
Kruse
Wright-Patterson Afb Hospital
Mayflower Past Councilors Christmas Party Guests
Mayflower Past Councilors held their annual Christmas party at Mrs. Bob Fiscus home with a 6 30 dinner and a mystery prize gif t exchange. Prizes went to Mrs. Herman Palmer Mrs. James F Thacker Mrs. Richard Shockley Mrs. James Griggs Mrs. Filmer Triplett and Mrs. Victor Click Sr. Tables featured snowmen and Santa Clauses. Attendees included Mrs. Edward Bolen of Franklin and Miss Betty May Click. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Ferris Gutshall home in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayflower
Bob Fiscus
Herman Palmer
James F. Thacker
Richard Shockley
James Griggs
Filmer Triplett
Victor Click Sr
Edward Bolen
Franklin
Betty May Click
Ferris Gutshall
Loyal Friends Christmas Party at Church of God
The Loyal Friends class of the Church of God held their annual Christmas party at the church with a covered dish supper and tables decorated in white with green and red streamers. Seventy four members and guests sang carols led by Clyde Tankersiley, Everett L. Meeks presided, Mrs Charles Draxler accompanied, Curtis Mitchell received a gift, and gifts were exchanged from a bucket under the Christmas tree.
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Loyal Friends
Church of God
Clyde Tankersiley
Everett L. Meeks
Charles Draxler
Curtis Mitchell
Cines
Silver Link Council No 923 Christmas Party Highlights
Silver Link Council No 923 held a Christmas party for members and families with a Lubbers School of Dance floor show. Decorations featured holly and a large Santa Claus gift presentation for each child. The next meeting date is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Link Council No. 923
Lubbers School of Dance
Santa Claus
Weekly Society Schedule Clipped for Local Readers
Monday features Richard Trow while Wednesday lists Mrs F W Beckser and Fred B Greathouse. Thursday shows Mrs C C Hursh. Saturday includes Mrs C P Tuttle. Sunday is hosted by Mrs Andy Silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Trow
F. W. Beckser
Fred B. Greathouse
C. C. Hursh
C. P. Tuttle
Andy Silver
Methodist Church Meeting At Mrs Arba Thomas Home
Friday afternoon church group met at Mrs Arba Thomas home General Ave with Mrs Laland House assisting. Mrs Eugene Weber led devotions reading The Littlest Orphan. After reports members enjoyed a social hour gift exchange with gifts from Lucia Thomas. Christmas decor themed refreshments followed then prayer by Mrs Cora Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Arba Thomas
General Ave
Laland House
Eugene Weber
Lucia Thomas
Thomas
Cora Roberts
Circle Eight December meeting of Missionary Circle
Missionary Circle of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Robert Ramedel's home for December. Mrs. Nona Goettman, president, led devotions with The Christmas Story and The Christmas Rose. Mrs. Patton read Faith Baldwin's Christmas Always as Frances Franklin spoke on religious heritage starting with the pilgrim forefathers. Passages were sung around the piano during social hour, and refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Missionary Circle Fight
First Baptist Church
Robert Ramedel
Nona Goettman
Robert Patton
Faith Baldwin
Frances Franklin
Aged Sisters Die in Seaside Cottage
In Lingan Nova Scotia two elderly sisters Ellen 81 and Mary 83 were found dead in their barren seaside cottage after reportedly starving, while their blind brother David Gracie 82 lay in the home in critical condition. Police traced no food in the four room house and a police dog was the only other living thing. The family once owned land in New Waterford area near Cape Breton.
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Lingan
N. S
David Gracie
Ellen
Mary
Gracies
Cape Breton
New Waterford
FOP and Associates Hold Yale Party at Police Pistol Range
The Fraternal Order of Police and the Associate Lodge hosted Christmas festivities at the holiday bedecked Police Pistol Range. Over 100 attended the children's party with Santa Claus distributing gifts and Mrs. Edward Poling winning the top prize at the evening game.
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Fraternal Order of Police
Edward Poling
Santa Claus
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Marilyn Fitzerald
Barbara Arnold
Jean Hambleton
Zelma Kah
Mary Jo Davison
Joyce Bell
C. L. Kingsbury
Mrs . B. Hughes
R. Bruce Hughes
Eleanor Faith
Washington, D. C
Second St
Ballard Fleming
Camp Gordon, Ga
Millard Fleming
Navaho St
European Command
Sity
Cincinnati Evening College
Armco Steel Corporation
Clinton
Ey Arate
Monroe
David
FOP
Fidelity Orthopedic
Fidelity Medical Building
Fifth and Main
Daytona
Obie
THE
Bobcats
Hamilton
Finnest
Park and 2Nd Avenue
Central Avenue
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