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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1962
Page
23
A Valley Views appeal invites good news stories and shares a Christmas tale from Trenton. Baker Bill Hoffman bought a Santa suit and walked three miles delivering gifts after a dead car prevented his sleigh, earning praise for neighborly acts and farming appreciation from local correspondent Mrs. I. B. Doyle.
Goodwill trucks will visit Eaton on four days this week per Mrs. Doris Fudge of 401 Bruce St. The schedule lists Friday December 28, Monday December 31, and Wednesday January 2. People with items should bring them to Mrs. Fudge’s home or call GL 6 4965.
Carlisle's population expansion to about 3,000 sparks civic efforts. A new 20-room grade school to rise near the present campus, housing sixth to eighth grades, is under construction by Norwich Walker Inc., with completion expected next spring.
Germantown residents host visitors from Madison and Randolph while local clubs announce upcoming meetings. Twin Creek Garden Club will meet January 3 at Mrs. Arnold’s with a film by Dayton Power and Light Co. Germantown Fast Matrons Association schedules a dinner meeting January 2 at the Daughters of America with officer installation. Several families share Christmas and holiday visits in Dayton and neighboring towns, including Kemper, Kahler, Miller, and Rettich households.
The Monroe Christmas Decoration contest led by the local garden club awarded first prize to Mr and Mrs John Jord on Main Street. Second prize went to Dr and Mrs James M Anderson of Canova Drive and third to Dr and Mrs Gordon Smith of Lee Drive. Prizes were donated by village business and professional people.
Trenton Council prioritizes a sanitary sewer system for 1963 and has signed contracts with an engineering firm and an investment bond company, contingent on a federal Accelerated Public Works grant. The mayor notes concerns about water contamination from septic tanks and potential eligibility for aid. The council also weighs a curb and gutter program funded by a mix of grant, mortgage revenue bonds, and assessments, while considering a community recreation board. The year in review highlights the new village building opened in 1961 and dedicated in 1962, the addition of a second fire truck, 19 volunteer firefighters, 4 police officers, and a 3-mill levy for ongoing services including free garbage collection and a full-time village labor supervisor.
Mason Grangers hear Ed Michener of Waynesville report on the 1962 Ohio State Grange convention in Dayton. The party announced a New Year 50 50 dance, juvenile grange program, and a Watch Night service. Next meetings set for Jan 4 clean-up night and Boostier night. Christmas carols at Otterbein Hospital noted.
St Peters Lutheran Church in Trenton held a children’s Christmas program titled the Christ Child with story and songs and a midnight service. Local families, including Schencks from Cleve land and Gor man family from Cleveland, visit for the holidays. Others report hospital confinement, anniversaries, and Christmas gatherings among residents of Trenton, Middletown, Dayton, Hamilton and Pleasant Plain.
Mr Henry Cassidy with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Cassidy celebrated Christmas. Henry Cassidy is in the service. Mr and Mrs Don Specht visited Mr and Mrs Carl Schubert and family of Carlisle for Christmas with their own relatives.
The report notes a completed objective in the past year, detailing progress and outcomes. It emphasizes a significant achievement and its impact within the organization, reflecting on milestones reached and future implications.
Springboro residents and relatives from Greenfield gathered for holiday meals and visits. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mosberger hosted relatives from Indian Hill. Edith McCurdy Grace Taylor and Lawrence Taylor visited Dayton.
Mrs. Robert Stump returns home Saturday after a week with daughter and family in Michigan. Mrs. Ben Shaffer and Mrs. Bessie Shaffer travel to Minneapolis to visit Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shaffer. Gary Shaffer’s friend, now living in Minneapolis, is ill in hospital. Joann Huffer joined them. David Snyder, Air Force member in Texas, spends Christmas holidays with his parents Hamer and Mrs. Snyder.
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