Hand-Carved Midget Circus Comes To Life At Storefront
West Elkton resident Mark Garrett found a hand carved miniature circus near Kankakee Illinois. The forty moving figures perform tumblers trapeze lions and jugglers on a 65 year old electric powered display. The show drew traffic and curiosity outside the Rt 503 store as Clark Garrett eyed a price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Born
Mark Garrett
West Elkton
Garrett's
Kankakee
Ill
Clark Garrett
New Garrett
Weith
Red Lion Invitation Extended To Union Rites
Red Lion Methodist Church invites members and friends to Union Services at the Evangelical Reform Church in Springboro tonight at 7 30. The item also notes visits, a baby girl Rebecca Ann born to Rev and Mrs James Kuhn, and various weekend family gatherings and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Lion
Red Lion Methodist Church
Evangelical Reform Church
Springboro
Robert Kalhoffer
Newton Kelhoffer
Trenton
Herbert Kelhoffer
Middletown
Russell Elam
Ollie Elam
Waynesville
George Coffman
Clarence Johnson
Germantown
Everett Kincaid
Excele
Jack Webb
Della Webb
Cindy Johnson
James Kuhn
Rebecca Ann
Ralph Green
Anna Fry
Gratis News Notes: Arts Theme At Modern Homemaker Club
Gratis notes record Modern Homemaker Club meeting at Mrs Betty Willis home with co-hostess Shirley Willis. 1960 year books distributed, theme The Arts, discussion on Inspirational Music and insects, upcoming February meeting at Mrs Helen Brubaker's home. 1961 birthday calendar plans discussed by PTO. Rev Chester Harley ordained at Gratis Church of the Brethren. Baby girl born at Ft Hamilton Hospital to Mr and Mrs George Shull. Community social and church women’s fellowship events noted with multiple local residents and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratis
Modern
Homemakers Club
Betty Willis
Shirley Willis
Gwen Blake
Lois Barnhart
Geneva Brown
Helen Brubaker
Helen Clevenger
Jean Emrick
Della Hedger
Margie Justice
Velma Long
Joyce Micchael
Betty Miller
Betty Morrow
Marlys Ratliff
Marjorie Slough
Cecelia Slough
Dorothy Vance
Helen Vance
Jean Zimmerman
Nita
Kiracofe
Ways and Means Committee
PTO
Chester Harley
Church of the Brethren
Sam Kreider
Brenda Miller
Lanier
Pam Brubaker
George Shull
Ft. Hamilton Hospital
Etta Bratton
WOMEN
Grace Smith
Church For the Brethren
Africa
Bertha Oliver
Adelaine Bartrug
Anita Kiracofe
Dorothy ‘Vance
Leona Kreidl
Lona Brubaker
Carl Patton
Somerville Chorus Presents PT Club Program
Somerville Parent-Teachers Club met in the school auditorium as the town chorus presented the program. Funeral services for Robert Carr, a former resident, were held at Inman Funeral Home. Community members send sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Somerville Parent-Teachers Club
Robert Carr
Inman Funeral Home
Roy Thomas
Vason Wiggins Returns to Dover AFB Del After Visit
Vason ANC Ralph Wiggins son of Mr and Mrs Edward Wiggins returned to Dover AFB Del Saturday after visiting friends at their home on Church St hosts were Mr and Mrs Karl Springman and guests included Mr and Mrs Michael Sherman Mr and Mrs Guy Wilson Mr and Mrs Rollie Griffith Mr and Mrs Fred Bley and Mr and Mrs Bill Wallace at Mason and Blue Ash circles plus a wedding in Kentucky and Shriners Ball attendees at Cincinnati while Sue Ross entered Bethesda Hospital for tests and Rev Arlie Carter family attended Marilyn Cunningham Wayne Bishop wedding in Kings Baptist Church near Mt Washington Ky and Masonites joined Shriner ball crowd visiting relatives near Groose Pointe Mich all in one long weekend note
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ANC
Ralph Wiggins
Edward Wiggins
Dover Afb
Del
Karl Springman
Church St
Michael Sherman
Blue Ash
Guy Wilson
Middletown
Rollie Griffith
West Middletown
Fred Bley
Somerville
Bill Wallace
Mason
Music Hall
Cincinnati
William Bercaw Sr
Russell Houghton
Vernon Bishop
Ed Mellish
Elmer Landen
Curt Allison
Kings Mills
Dale Weisman
Steve
Tom
Peace
West Elkton EUB Church class plans chili supper
The Teens and Twenties Class met at the Cast home to plan a chili supper in the church basement for Feb. 25 with serving from 5 30 to 7 30 p m The Preble County Firemans association gathered at the West Elkton fire house with 37 members present The auxiliary served refreshments Also Feb 2 is the closing date to enter the West Elkton School PTA talent show for prizes open to all district residents from pre school to adults
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Elkton
EUB
David Cast
Preble County Fireman's Association
Marjorie Williams
Cincinnati
Faye Finan
Xenia
Fred Heffron
John Nippert
Ft. Hamilton Hospital
Ronald Nunamaker
Brenda Kay Kelly
Don Nunamaker
Robert Huntsberger
Earl Nunamaker
Bob Wells
Seven Mile Valley News Family Night Plans Program
SEVEN MILE The Methodist Church will hold family night January 31 at 6 pm with a covered dish supper. A variety program led by Carl Spence and Perry Coning will be performed by the young people. Community members are invited.
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Seven Mile
Carl Spence
Perry Coning
Mildred Zeigler
Diana
Deborah Zeigler
Carla
Vickie Zeigler
Williamsdale
Walter Berk
Mudlick Social Notes Highlight Florida Visitations
Mudlick society page recounts Mr. and Mrs. Charles McTaggert spending weeks in Florida with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Keith and sons. Mrs. George Braham remains ill at home with her family. Mrs. Dick Mikesell and daughter Sherry Lee visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bailey.
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Mudlick
Charles McTaggert
Florida
Earl Keith
George Braham
Dick Mikesell
Sherry Lee
Arthur Bailey
City Missions WSCS Topic At Excello
Excello Feb 3 the Womens Society of Christian Service will meet at 7 30 p m at the church with Mrs Howard Schneider Sr and Mrs Paul Doughman as devotional and missionary leaders Mrs Doughman will discuss This is the Day a program on City Missions The January meeting planned a study of Luke Portrait of Christ Rev Bollinger will lead a church wide study Refreshments will be served by hostesses Enyeard Kramer Fred Conrad and Charles Gibson after the business meeting Executive committee meets Monday evening Feb 1.
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Women's Society of Christian Service
Howard Schneider Sr
Paul Doughman
Luke
Christ
Bollinger
Enyeard Kramer
Fred Conrad
Charles Gibson
Groundhog Day and Hot Dogs Sparking Seasonal Talk
In a year cornered by winter, Groundhog Day stirs belief in early spring while Kraut and Hot Dog Week prompts warm memories of summer foods. A nod to the “Noble Hot Dog” praises its versatility from backyard cooks to baseball games as lawmen push a January traffic safety drive with ten life preserving resolutions tied to 1959 leading causes of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rol Heller
Jack Williams
Report For Spring Beauty Awakens Wardrobe Talk
Report hints at a spring fashion mood with a focus on a 60s bathing suit sensation while noting a concern for moths facing starvation. The playful line hints at trends, wardrobe chatter, and environmental wear issues with a light tone.
Spring Seed Catalogs Help Planting Plans
Spring seed catalogs arrive during this season offering gardeners ideas and guidance. The idea is to use the catalogs to choose varieties and plan a garden, turning reading into practical steps for planting.
Problem for Medics
A local girl seeking beauty contest entry asks her doctor to vaccinate her in a place where the mark would not show. The query raises concerns about medical ethics and public health norms in the community.
Definition of Democracy and Hokum Feeding Voters
A critique notes democracy as a land where politics and religion feel born, claiming this year politicians will feed voters hokum. It argues voters will not be given enough to satisfy or choke on hollow promises.
Germantown Century Club Discusses Antiques and Haviland
Germantown Century Club met at Mrs Harry Eminger home with 25 members. Mrs Burlin Brombaugh joined the club. Papers by Mrs George Paine on Cut Glass and Mrs Dale E Shafer Jr on The True Story of Haviland China were presented with samples shown. The next meeting is Feb 1 at Mrs Charles Kern’s home.
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Germantown
Twentieth Century Club
Harry Eminger
Burlin Brombaugh
Fred Keiser
George Paine
Haviland
China
Dale E. Shafer, Jr
David Haviland
Limoges
France
America
United States
Havilanis
Charles Kern
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Danny
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John Lahman
Delbert Nunn
Brenda
Ashland
Roy Nunn
Virginia
Carolyn Condon
Ronald A. Harrison
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Don Cramer
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Kim
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Gerald Boyce
Grandview
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Narton
Palph Lane
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Sheila
Chorus
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Fred Bergamyer
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June Paul
Mary Paul
Paul Schwing
Cora Stumps
Pearl
Mytle Stein
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Dave Gray
Emmon Alston
Darrtown
Tom Inman
William Kramer
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Fred Irwin
Gordon Joskin
Harry Fischer
Harold D. Craig Land
Vason
Robert Nunamaker
Josie Coffey
Earl Nunamaker, Jr
Cheryl and
Debra Huntsberger
Margie Wages
Don Butts
Pearl Kelly
Judy
Patty
Valley News
Ida Hood
Robert Ramsdell
David Gerber
Methodist Church
Scott
Simplicty Pattern Co
Clarence Fisher
Harry Hazelitt
H. G. Sc
Edith Heinzelman
Walter
Herbert Paull
Glenna Temple
Pythian
Margaret Brestford
Hattie Brown
Staffords
Stafford
Excello
Groundhog
Woodchuck
Miami Valley
Century Club
Aluminum Mig, Corporation
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