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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
1
A collection of moral maxims from Confucius Mary Baker Eddy Charles Hodge Washington Luther and Darwin. The quotes stress conscience religious principle self control and virtue as the basis of ethics and national morality.
The Community Club named officers for 1953 with David Wright as president and Ray McAfee as vice president. Twenty one members attended the December dinner meeting in the Methodist dining room. Merle Douglas led business, songs were led by Victor Gerber and Paul Badertscher, and Dale Scott spoke on Wayne County farming. Milk prices were discussed with Ed Sommer, M Youngblood of ae Dairy, Chas Vogelsang, Del Hall, Mr McDougall of Acme Co, and Virgil Burkholder of Smith Dairy participating.
Presbyterian Circle No 3 met in church social rooms on December 9 with Mrs William Berg and Mrs Cloyce Clark hosting. Mrs Lee Douglas led the business session, then a Christmas program featured piano duets by Mrs Troy Douglas and Mrs Lee Douglas, scripture reading by Mrs Paul Stockham, prayers by Mrs Miles Tschantz, vocal duets by Mrs Laura Amstutz and Mrs Cloyce Clark, story by Mrs Grace McDowell, a vocal solo by Phyllis Berg, and group carol singing. A 50 cent gift exchange and two contests delighted attendees, followed by refreshments served by the hostesses.
The Lima Rescue Home logged 1712 free meals and 527 lodging cases along with 350 clothing items in November 1952. It lists 70 Thanksgiving diners served with donated food and notes redecorations to the kitchen dining room and waiting area plus new lighting and a donated twin tub sink. A case details a 18 year old alcoholic who embraced faith and received full clothing. James C. Welty signs as superintendent.
The Sunday Lesson Sermon for December 21 1952 themed on Is the universe including man evolved by atomic force It cites Psalms 62 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy The Golden Text proclaims the Lord founded the earth and established the heavens The readings stress God as infinite and sole power and presence Selah
Raymond Rudy 65 of 1377 Roslyn Ave SW Canton died in his sleep Monday night at home. He was a native of Dalton. Survived by wife Florence and son Wayne Rudy SMU coach in Dallas. Also survived by father Albert Rudy and brothers Troy V Rudy Allen W Rudy Warren R Rudy. Funeral Friday Dec 19 1952 at 1 30 p.m at Speaker Funeral Home Canton. Burial in Dalton Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.
Struck by an east bound car while crossing Main street near the drug store, 6 year old Robert Bolender son of Mr and Mrs James Bolender, sustained facial scratches. Driver H C Hibbets of Fulton Road Canton was not held. Taken to Dunlap hospital Orrville for X ray. no bones broken.
A Christmas program will be held at Pleasant Valley U B church on Monday evening December 22 at 7 30. The primary department will present the first part of the program and the Young People's society will present a play titled The Outer Darkness.
Christmas Sunday programs include Sunday school departments meeting at their usual rooms for the lesson and services. The morning worship features a sermon and infant baptism. Choirs perform Christmas anthems and special music. An evening service at 7 30 offers carols readings and a large birthday cake. Bethany circle meets Thursday at 8. Young people plan village caroling after sundown services.
A Friday evening shower at Mrs. Lee Douglas home honored Norma Jean Schultz bride elect of Chas Powley both of Dalton. Guests sewed monograms on towels and enjoyed contests with prizes. The wedding is set for December 27 at Dalton Methodist Church.
The Fire Department asks residents to be careful during the holiday season as trees and decorations are highly flammable. It also urges owners to check the date of their extinguishers and call a fireman for service if over one year since last check.
The Steiner family expresses sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for gifts and cards received, stating they were greatly appreciated. Margaret Steiner and Lois Steiner.
A surprise party honoring the 57th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Caldwell was held at their Dalton home. They were married in the Presbyterian parsonage in Dalton by Rev Mechlin. Guests from Kent Akron Manchester North Canton Massillon and Dalton attended. 30 people in all.
The message describes Christmas as a time of joy and goodwill urging careful driving and safe pedestrian behavior to prevent traffic accidents and protect neighbors friends and strangers during the holiday.
Santa Claus will visit Grim's De Soto Garage on Christmas Eve December 24 at 7 o'clock for local children. Families are invited to meet him and enjoy the holiday community gathering.
The Dalton Fire Company responded Sunday at 3 p.m. to a Brookfield fire caused by a hot stove pipe. Little damage was reported.
Prof. Donald Hunsberger of Doylestown High School band attended the Mid-West Band Directors Clinic at the Sherman hotel in Chicago last week. He heard Mason City Iowa and Brownsville Texas high school bands and soloists Raphael Mendez and Sigrur Rascher.
Indiantown Gap Pa Pvt Doyle C Horst son of Mr and Mrs Wilmer Horst Dalton R D 2 recently completed the 8 week Leaders Course of the 5th Infantry Division. Expert instructors, veterans of Korea and World War II, provided advanced training in weapons, combat tactics, map reading and other war features. He also taught classes and commanded units, serving as an acting non commissioned officer in a basic training unit during the final weeks.
The Womans Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church held its Christmas gathering in the church social rooms with 26 members and one guest. Devotions led by Mrs David McCullough included a Christmas meditation. Mrs Howard Boals presided over business as the group plans aid for needy families. Mrs Carroll Scott gave the program Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room with Luke chapter reading. The group sang Joy to the World and Mrs Scott read Christmas stories. Music on the organ by Mrs I Glenn Berg was a special feature. Closing prayer by Mrs James Moore and refreshments were served by Mrs Robert Slusser Mrs D W Buchwalter and Mrs Howard Boyals.
Sunday feature by A J Cronin titled The True Love Story of Gavin Blair promises a human drama in which Cronin plays a key role. The piece appears in The Chicago Herald American weekly insert promoted to readers.
The USDA notes U S tea consumption has climbed steadily since World War II. Black tea dominates and most imports come from India Ceylon and Indonesia.
A bake sale will be held during the Christmas Music Festival at Dalton High School on December 23. Community members can buy Christmas cookies bread fruit cakes mince pies and candy with proceeds supporting new band uniforms. Items drop off 4:00 to 8:00 pm sale begins 5:00 pm.
Born to Mr and Mrs Marion Horst Homer Eberly of RD 2 Orrville at Dunlap hospital Saturday afternoon a son.
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