Snowing in the Morn ing Inspires Local Letter and Banquet Note
The snippet recalls a Christmas gift lamp by Biddy Engle and a humorous exchange about Snowing in the Morning. It mentions the Carnation Milk Co. banquet at Mom's Restaurant in Leesburg and a lighthearted note about Hadacol tasting at the shop. A local reader comments on singing Snowing in the Morning and a thank you to Mr. Sauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sauer
Carnation Milk Co
Hillsboro
Mom’s
Leesburg
Columbus
Jean Terry
Mrs. Sauer
Washington D. H
Copas
Christmas in Nature Illuminates the Bethlehem Story
A reflective verse celebrates Christmas through winter scenery and biblical imagery. Pines against a gold sky frame a tale where cross shaped branches point to Heaven and the Savior's birth is linked to peace, hope, and divine light in a snowy manger scene.
Christmas Programs This Week Broadcast Schedule
A week of Christmas programs runs from 1 P M to 9:30 P M across churches and groups. The Youth Fellowship leads group singing and Santa arrives with treats at various sites including New Vienna and Mt. Olive Church of Christ. Activities feature recordings and church events through Thursday Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship
Differ
Santa Claus
New Vienna School
St. Michael Church
Mt. Olive Church of Christ
Union Grange
Martinsville
New Vienna
Fairview Church
New Vienna Methodist Church
Girl Scouts
Carthagenia Baptist Church
New Vienna Mothers Club
Mrs Fife at Daughter's Home After Auto Crash
Mrs James Fife, injured in an auto accident, is in critical condition at Miami Valley Hospital. Her remains and December 6 location are noted as being at her daughter’s home during ongoing medical care and family arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fife
Miami Valley Hospital
Grimsley Pure Oil opening hosts high guessing contest
At Grimsleys Pure Oil Station opening on December 9, Mrs. Lewis Shanks and Mrs. Bessie Everhart tied for the lead by guessing 1050 quart cans. Competing guesses ranged from 1019 to 1087 with Herbert Davidson, Damon L. Morrow, Pauline Fanning, Mack Sauer Jr., and C. E. Larrick among those listed. The top five prizes went to the first five winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Shanks
Bessie Everhart
Grimsley
Herbert Davidson
Damon L. Morrow
Pauline Fanning
Mack Sauer Jr
E. F. Clifton
Lorna G. Courtney
Don Ellis
C. E. Larrick
Leesburg Defense Group appoints divisional leaders
William H Patterson newly named Civilian Defense Director and Mayor W H Patton met at the City Building to appoint leaders for Personnel Information Training and Operations Supply and Health. The next meeting on December 21 will appoint assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Patterson
Leesburg
W. H. Patton
T. G. Goldsberry
H. H. Glendell
Eugene Guthrie
Richard Waddell
Donald McCoppin
Buildings Entered in Leesburg and Nearby Towns
Several school buildings in Leesburg Highland Olive Staunton and Reesville were entered Monday night with no valuables reported stolen Police authorities say they have hot clues and are investigating the incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Highland
Olive
Staunton
Reesville
Local youths enlist in U S Air Force names Glenn Craven Harold Roberts
Glenn Craven Harold Roberts James Cox and Eddie Engle have enlisted in the U S Air Force. They expect to be sent to Texas. BABY SON Mr and Mrs Clyde Payton are the parents of a pound son born at Memorial Hospital Washington D C Monday morning. The new arrival is named Douglas Lynn.
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AIR Force
Glenn Craven
Harold Roberts
James Cox
Eddie Engle
U. S. Air Force
Texas
Clyde Payton
Memorial Hospital
Washington D. H
Douglas Lynn
Son Born to Delbert Clay Family in New Vienna
Mr and Mrs Delbert Clay of New Vienna are the parents of a son named John Braxton born Sunday morning. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Silva Clay of Leesburg and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Crone of New Vienna.
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Delbert Clay
New Vienna
John Braxton
Silva Clay
Leesburg
Crone
Christmas church programs and events listed in Leesburg area
Local churches announce Christmas programs and special services across Highland Friends Hardins Creek Leesburg Samantha and White Oak churches. Highlights include The Christmas Story at Highland Friends with children and quartet, a special service at Hardins Creek, and a Christmas program at Leesburg Methodist with theatrical nativity and free admission.
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Hardins Creek Friends Church
Ethel Campbell
Roger Smith
Mary Lee Worley
Charles Baldwin
Boys Choir
Joyce Barrett
Iane Caldwell
Beverly Harper
Girls Choir
Virgil Baldwin
Frank P. Milner
Samantha Methodist Church
Jesus
Santa School Teaches Kris Kringle Doubles Skills
A Santa school trains Kris Kringle doubles for holiday roles. The curriculum includes hearty laughter techniques with mouth opening and chin brush, and instruction on applying a tourniquet for minor injuries. Center photo shows the instructor. Bottom features Silent Night singing in classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Kris Kringle
Santa
Inheritance tax figures for Davis and Cline estates released
Probate court sets gross values for the Davis estate at 10 874.79 with net 8 659.55 and tax 604.41 allocated to Wilmington. Hannah Clark Cline estate shows gross 3 658.37, net 2 074.84 with tax 145.25 due to New Vienna.
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Alice M. S. Davis
Wilmington
Hannah Clark Cline
New Vienna
O. E. S. Serves Turkey in New Vienna Lodge
The Eastern Star members hosted a turkey dinner at the lodge hall on Tuesday night. An exchange of presents and cheerful time were enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Vienna
Lodge
Gist Settlement Part Two Omitted Across Christmas Run
Due to the high volume of Christmas ads news and features the second of a three part Gist Settlement series was omitted this week and will appear next week. The note explains the interruption and promises the continuation in the following issue.
County Basketball Tourney Dates Set For February
County officials announced the Clinton County scholastic basketball tournament schedule. Pairings are set for February 13 with games at Wilmington High School starting February 15 and continuing February 16 17 23 culminating in the February 24 finals. The Tigers defend their title as Blanchester earned a share of the league lead after a 47 45 win over Sabina. Other league results included Clarksville tying for third with Wayne after a 47 44 win over Adams and Jefferson beating Port William 50 49.
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Clinton Co
Carl Shanks
Wilmington
Wilmington High School
Tigers
Cochamps
Blan
Chester
Sabina
Martinsville
New Vienna
Clarksville
Wayne
Adams
Jefferson
Port William
Santa's helpers named for Christmas party
Jack Walker Dr A W House R W Cornelius Gene Drake and Eugene Smith were appointed as Santa's helpers for the big Christmas Party to be held Saturday night. They were named at the Lions meeting held last Wednesday night. Anyone who can help out in any way will be greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Walker
A. W. House
R. W. Cornelius
Gene Drake
Eugene Smith
Mercer Hedrick Marriage License Near Sa bina
Benjamin F. Mercer 30 NCR employee and Avanelle Hedrick 26 assistant cashier both of Sabina obtained a marriage license in the county records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Mercer
NCR
Avanelle Hedrick
Sabina
Ill and visiting kin mark the Bailey family note
Mrs Etta Bailey remains ill at her niece’s home with visits from Melvin and Charles Stevens of Fort Wayne. Milton Jones of Cincinnati stayed overnight with William and Homer Humphrey. Rev and Mrs Bert O Conner visited their son in Cincinnati and daughter in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Bailey
Gleason Streber
Melvin Stevens
Charles Stevens
Fort Wayne
Ind
Milton Jones
Cincinnati
William Humphrey
Homer Humphrey
Bert O'Conner
Bert O’conner
Glenn McCormick
Kentucky
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Alice Arnett
Danville Pike Hillsboro, Ohio
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Jo. Anne Hartman
Jane Watts
Warren Griffiths
Gary Boldman
Betty Watts
Ruth Hussey
Carl Saunders
Juanita Storer
David Griffith
Leesburg Friends Church
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Choir of Bethlehem
Noel Benson
Leesburg Methodist Church
Ray Starrett
Samantha
Fall Creek Friends
White Oak Grove
White Oak Church
Patty Patton
Norma Pavey
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Rev
L. R. Roberts
Santas
Santa Clauses
Hollywood Actors’ Organiza
Vie Ana
Masonic Hall
O. E.S
Turkey
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