Camden OES Names New Head
Camden Chapter No 443, Order of the Eastern Star installed Esther Hart as Worthy Matron. Other officers named for the year include Willard Moss Jr Worthy Patron Val Harris Associate Matron Homer Bacon Associate Patron Elizabeth Gray secretary Glenna Simpson treasurer Barbara Moss Conductress Yolanda Murphy Associate Conductress Grace Unzicker chaplain Kathryn Bacon Marshall Marjorie Williams organist Alfreta Ware Adair Janet Adams Ruth Betty Ashton Esther Chastine Craig Martha Doris Adams Electa Valera Fisher warder and Orivia Witherby sentinel. Visiting members and numerous Christmas and family social notices follow from Camden and nearby towns including Eaton Richmond and Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Moss, Jr
Val Harris
Homer Bacon
Elizabeth Gray
Glenna Simpson
Barbara Moss
Yolanda Murphy
Grace Unzicker
Kathryn Bacon
Marshall
Marjorie Williams
Alfreta Ware Adair
Janet Adams
Ruth Betty Ashton
Esther
Chastine Craig
Martha
Doris Adams
Electa
Valera Fisher
Warder
Orivia With
Chas. Hines
Oliver Hines
Eaton
John Brower
James Lackey
Mahlan Emrick
Community Christmas event at the school honors Mary Ann Gintes
Seven Mile Delicious refreshments were served by hostesses Nelle Cornth waite Irene Reynolds Anna Bell erns and Mary Spence. The Community Christmas year held at the school was a go success. A visit from Santa to the children was complete with treats. A program of carol and dancing was staged by JoAnn Price Sonia Stout and Joy Schwab. A surprise luncheon was given At McKinney's Restaurant for Mrs. Mary Ann Gintes who is leaving the office of the Miami Cement Co. She was presented with a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
JoAnn Price
Sonia Stout
Joy Schwab
McKinney's
Mary Ann Gintes
Miami Cement Co
1962 Germantown building activity and bridge plan
In Germantown Maryland 1962 centers on restoration of the historic covered bridge after council closure, with private donations nearing 6000 dollars for a complete renovation. The town weighs reopening to traffic or keeping as a sights. Community pool talks, stalled by finances, surface as a potential project. Dupps adds 6000 sq ft of machine shop and offices, St Johns United Church of Christ adds a 12 room educational complex costing about 90000 dollars. November elections renew an operating tax for the school district and fund a new fire truck. street improvements are contested but progress is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Montgomery County
Rt. 4
Middletown
Ross Brewer
John Gallop
Chamber of Commerce
Brewer
Dupps Company
St. Johns United Church of Christ
Market
Walnut Streets
Laynecrest Park
Second Street
Orendorff
Lebanon Families Host Celebrations and Church Meetings
Mr and Mrs G M Townsley hosted a family dinner for their son James Townsley of Middletown to mark his birthday. Several local families joined on Christmas Day and a large church women’s circles meeting was held Thursday afternoon at the church with five circles led by different members. Mrs Ruth Sherwood and Miss Mildred Meloy hosted a dinner club gathering Sunday evening at the Golden Lamb with a guest list from Cincinnati and nearby areas. Additional Christmas visits included Mrs Edithe Rutherford spending the holidays with her son Harold in Dayton. Visitors from Cleveland, Newport and other locales arrived in Leban on due to family illness and holiday travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Austin
Mary Shields
Floyd Hackett
Richmond
Edward Wood
Irvine
Michael Simpson
Camden
McCager Robertson
R. C. Nein
Warren Nein
Dayton
Richard Nein
Middletown
Scout Finlay
Collinsville
Dale Felger
Huntsville
Ala
Clarence Beasley
Janice
Tom Beasley
Cambridge
William Matt
Nine Weiser
Hillsboro
Uren
West
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
St. Mary Church
Lebanon
G. M. Townsley
James Townsley
Ed Williams
Roger Corrington
Silverton
Robert Williams
Kettering
Circle 1
W.S.C.S
Clarence Jameson
Allen Thompson
George Kuntz
Marion Russell
Dale Mathews
Ruth Sherwood
Mildred Meloy
Golden Lamb
Sherwood
Park Ave
Fulton Cain
Chester Heery
Cincinnati
Carl D. Stiles
Morris Dunham
Jess Mengle
Lina Sheets
Marian Willoughby
Don Willoughby
Newport
Edithe Rutherford
Harold Rutherford
Robert Russell
Cleveland
W. H. Russell
Gordon Pataky
Pam
Columbus
H. T
Petit Jurors Named For Warren Court
Lebanon officials drew grand and petit jurors for the January term of Common Pleas Court. About eight grand jurors will convene January 7 at 9 a.m., with 25 names listed for grand jury service and 30 for petit jury duty on January 14 at 9 a.m. Read across the Lebanon area and nearby townships include Pleasant Plain, Mason, Oregonia, Franklin, Waynesville, Maineville, Morrow, Loveland, South Lebanon, Clarksville Route 1, Cozaddale and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Common Pleas Court
Cliff C. Beckett
Robert N. Townsley
Paul E. Fitzgerald
Glenn Crawford
Loveland
Ralph Giehls
Veda Oatley
Harrold Hatfield
Ralph Kerans
Hel- Epp
Mary B. Woebkenberg
Irene Lane
Norma H. Taylor
Edna Watts
Nanny Lamm
Dorothy L. Denisi
Julia M. Sharrett
Lucy E. Lowman
Dorothy Humston
Ann T. Easton
Franklin Area
Dorothy Stolle
Oregonia
William J. Landis
Barbara Y. Frey
Florence L. Sample
Mason
Arthur J. Lemones
Carl Black
Morrow
Joan Brackney
Ronald George
Alberta Hoak
Waynesville
Sarah L. Schutte
Robert E. Parker
Maineville
Jerry R. Friend
Clarksville
Ralph Applegate
Cozaddale
Joe Reece
Pleasant Plain
Lawrence Jacobs
South Lebanon
Chi Tau Club Hosts Gift Exchange at Mrs Fershee Home
The Chi Tau Club met at Mrs. James Fershee home for a Christmas gift grab bag. Miss Sandra Gross entertained the Monday night minglers bridge club with a gift exchange among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fershee
Sandra Gross
Franklin City taxes to drop for 1963 in $3.90 millage roll
City manager Leland Orendorff announced Franklin will cut the city tax rate to $3.90 per $1,000 from $4.10 in 1962 and $4.50 in 1961, with overall valuations up but city taxes down due to bond payoff and rising property values. He outlined planned work including street resurfacing, curb and gutter, water main extensions, lighting upgrades, and a new zoning ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Leland R. Orendorff
Orendorff
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Fourth Street
Sunnybrook Drive
Sixth Street
Anderson Street
Camden 4 L Class Meets at Camden Methodist Church
The Camden 4 L Class of the Camden Methodist Church met with Mrs DeWare Filmore and Mrs Al Winner as co hosts Devotions were given by Mrs Ellmore Sixteen members and guests answered roll with their favorite Christmas carol A short business session followed by Christmas games and a lunch Mr and Mrs Orville Woods and sons Corky and Jerry traveled to Chicago for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Orville Woods and Sons
Corky
Jerry
Chicago
South Lebanon Club Holds Christmas Capsule Exchange
The Capsule Sisters met at Viola Smith's home with Marian Simpson co-hostess. After a worship program and business meeting, gifts were exchanged and secret sisters revealed. Five new members joined, officers retained for 1963, and Dennis Smith played piano selections. The Woman's Auxiliary provided oranges and candy canes for about 600 children at Santa Claus night on Dec 20 amid cold, foul weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Lebanon
Viola Smith
Marian Simpson
Nattie Davis
Elizabeth Parsley
Jean Smith
Mary Baldridge
Ruth Childers
Helen Arnold
Irene Bailey
Caroline Gates
Dennis Smith
Woman's Auxiliary
Union Township Fire Department
Santa Claus
Mr. Raymond Hatton Convalesces After Eye Surgery
Mr. Raymond Hatton lies in recovery at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton following major eye surgery. The Farmers Club gathered at the Methodist Church multipurpose dining room for a ham dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Frye on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Hatton
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
Farmers Club
Methodist Church
Gilbert Frye
Christmas party for handicapped children in Carlisle
Carlisle Public School hosted the annual Christmas party for more than 50 handicapped children and their families. The event featured the Sing-a-Longs chorus, Santa Claus with gifts, films, carols, and special dances, with volunteers from local groups including Kappa Delta Phi, 4H, and Girl Scout Troop 501.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Carlisle Public School
JoAnn Selby
Judy Goonan
Jeannine White
Miamisburg
Santa Claus
North Pole
Harry Hannah
Kappa Delta Phi Sorority
Lucky 4H
Lee
Preble County Libraries to Close for New Year Week
All branches of the Preble County District Library will close Monday and Tuesday during New Year’s week. Regular hours resume otherwise, except West Elkton Library which stays closed for the school vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preble County
West Elkton
Mail Record Set In Lebanon Holiday Mail Volume
The Lebanon Post Office reports 36 215 letters dispatched Tuesday to set a record for the current holiday season. Daily mail from December 10 through December 22 ranged from 15 000 to 36 000 letters. Postmaster Edward Allum notes the volume shows how much mail the local office handles in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Edward Allum
Proeschel Family Social Event Featured in Trenton
Trenton hosts Mr and Mrs Otto Proeschel and their relatives Mr and Mrs Paul Proeschel with family from Eaton Mr and Mrs Robert Proeschel and family from Lebanon Mr and Mrs David Proeschel and their son from Trenton along with Misses Katherine and Clara Sixt from Middletown for a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Proeschel
Paul Proeschel
Fof Eaton
Robert, Proeschel
Lebanon
David Proeschel
Trenton
Katherine
Clara Sixt
Middletown
Business Women Meet For Party In Germantown
The Germantown Business and Professional Women’s Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. James Fox’s home with assisting hostesses Mrs. Clarence Evans and Mrs. Hershel Smith. Mrs. Arnold Sonander led the program reading her self composed poem The Week Before Christmas detailing each member’s holiday activities. An auction of talents raised funds toward sending a girl to Girls State next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Business J and
Professional Women’s Club
James Fox
Clarence Evans
Hershel Smith
Arnold Sonander
No Collection on New Year's Day in Lebanon
Elvis Nixon, superintendent of streets, announced no refuse collections on New Year s Day in Lebanon. Service will continue as usual the following Wednesday. Nixon notes this is one of the few holidays the street department observes during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Elvis Nixon
Nixon
Preble County Courthouse Closed Monday
Preble county official action closes the county courthouse on Monday December 31 after officials petitioned and the county commissioners approved the closure.
Eaton Hi-Y Aids Ill In City Snow Shoveling Help Offered
Eaton Hi-Y organization offers services to invalids and ill residents, with members available to shovel snow and perform duties for the needy. Those needing assistance should call G1-4-3730.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EATON
Hi-Y
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Camden Oes
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Esther Hart
Nelle Cornthwaite
Irene Reynolds
Anna Bell ‘Erns
Mary Spence
Ted Pollard
Journal
Germantown Bridge
Pollard
Warren Court
Grand Jury
Beckett
Betty Bowen
Jessie Wilder
Goldie L. Bradley
Ollie Spaeth
Orion O. Jones
Howard Whitely
Martha Watkins
Annabelle Saundlers
Pearl Butcher
L&s
Central Ave
Uary
L&s Paint Store
Charles ST
Tom Baird, Jr
S. Sutphin ST
Eve
Sun
Frank Morgan Journal
Wilson Drive
River Street
North Point
Miami River
L. R. Orendorff
The
Society For Handicapped Children
John Christman
David Frederick
John Kelly
Harold Selby
Frank Thompson
Stanley Wonderly
School For Exceptional Children
Billie Gullett
Warner Brothers
Preble
Eaton — Preble County
Peur
Penge
Bargain Outlet Store
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