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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1958

Page

5

Armco Staff Celebrates Christmas Party 1958

Gray Lands staff at Armco General Office held their annual Christmas party in the company auditorium. Armco president R L Gray praised the group for cooperation during a difficult year and voiced confidence in a secure, prosperous 1959. The event featured a monologue by Robert D. McIntyre, singing by Agatha Evers, a Lemon-Monore High School chorus medley, carols led by E D Mendenhall, a prayer by Rev G Walter Weber, and introductions of fourteen foreign assistants’ children by J A Navara.

Armco General Office R. L. Gray Armco Robert D. McIntyre Agatha Evers Tom Beard Lemon-Monore High School Paul Bell E. D. Mendenhall G. Walter Weber

Yes Virginia Classic Theme Santa Claus Editorial Reacted

Francis Church of the New York Sun wrote the famed Yes Virginia editorial after initial doubt. The 1897 piece answers a young girl's question about Santa Claus, affirming belief in unseen wonders and the enduring joy of faith. Virginia O’Hanlon, now Mrs Laura Virginia Douglas, remains alive and connected to this Christmas legacy.

Church New York Sun New York Woridaoa Sun Laura Virginia Douglas New York Telegram and Sun Virginia Santa Claus

God And Santa Together In Cincinnati Heart Story

A six month old girl Cindy Green underwent heart surgery to repair a patent ductus arteriosus and a large heart at St. Mary's Hospital in Cincinnati. Surgeon Dr. Robert Green notes their shared last name and birthday, calling the coincidence part of a Christmas spirit as he thanks the family for inspiring the hospital staff.

Cincinnati Dr. Green Cindy Santa Claus St. Mary's Hospital Christ Child

New Lincoln penny begins minting January second

The reverse shows the Lincoln Memorial entrance in Washington. Designed by Frank Gasparro of the Philadelphia mint.

Lincoln Memorial Washington Frank Gaspearro Philadelphia Mint

Painter Freed For Christmas In Philadelphia Case

Edward Washington, 28, jailed last July for assault and battery, displayed four paintings to Judge Edward A Kallick. The judge canceled the remaining 9 to 23 month sentence and released Washington, permitting him to be home for Christmas.

Philadelphia Edward Washington Edward A Kallick Mary Magdalene Jesus Christ Washington

Carpenters Bring Santa to 130 Kids in City Hall Event

Carpenters Local 1477 hosted 130 children at the union hall on South Main Street. Santa handed out stockings with fruit and candy while Jacksonburg Church carolers and Sheila Bailey provided music. Doty House children were transported by union members under Charles Brown’s direction. Mrs. M. G. McCall and Mrs. Howard Haskins, with Doty House youngsters, attended. Percy Craft oversaw party arrangements.

Carpenters Local 1477 Doty House Union Hall S. Main Street Santa Claus Jacksonburg Sheila Bailey Maple Park Charles Brown M. G. McCall Howard Haskins Dot

Ice Skating Incident Report Leads to Injuries in Fremont

An AP filed note from Fremont recounts an ice skating mishap where Arthur Inks fell with his children, breaking a leg, while years earlier Mrs. Inks reportedly broke an arm during a similar outing. The fragmentary text mentions Sterling and purity in silver without clear context.

Fremont Ohio Arthur Inks Theii Inks

Professor denounces Santa as Yale themed detractor

Prof J Igor Bella of Wittenberg University argues Santa Claus is a patron saint of merchants and shifts Christmas from a holy day to a seasonal holiday. He claims the emphasis on Santa harms the celebration of Christ's birth and cites Communist propaganda emphasizing Santa to undermine Christian observance.

Springfield Ohio Wittenberg College Santa Claug J. Igor Bella Hamma Divinity School United States God Jesus Christ Dr. Bella Czechoslovakia Santa Claus Christ

Red Cross official Harry L. Martin dies at 50

Arlington Virginia AP reports Harry L. Martin public information director of the American Red Cross and former president of the American Newspaper Guild from 1947 to 1953 died Monday night after a heart attack at age fifty.

Arlington, Va Harry L. Martin The American Red Cross American Newspaper Guild

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