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5 5 5 5 5 5 GAZETTE Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1961 Combined Meeting Held at Church A combined Christmas meeting of the Questers Class and the Homemakers Class of the' First Baptist Church was held Friday, Dec. 15, in the church basement. The basement had been prettily decorated along the Christmas line. After the delicious meal, the group was led in group singing of Christmas carols by the president of the Questers Class, Herb Lengefeld.

Then, the business meeting was opened by the president of the Homemakers Class. Charles Williams. Three different menus were submitted -by Irene Gallagher and Margaret Evans for the banquet to be held in January for the Young Adult Association. One menu was selected -by majority vote and it was decided to hold the banquet on Jan. 20.

The names of. all those on various committees for this banquet were presented, and it was moved and seconded that the entire list be accepted as presented. Joann Williams read a lovely Christmas poem, and the group heard "How Mrs. Santa Claus Saved Christmas" by Eleanor Williams. Then, amid noises of delight and surprise, the children held their gift exchange, followed by.

an exchange of gifts by the adults. Teachers of both classes were presented gifts. Each of the class presidents expressed thanks to the other class and added that they hoped we could hold the combined meeting again next year. Dinner Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Miller entertained with a family birthday dinner at their home on Sunday, Dec. 17. The party was in honor of the birthday versaries of Jill Miller, Noel Miller and Neil Miller. Those present were Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Stanforth, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Miller, Mrs. L. G.

Miller and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller and Neil and Jill. Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Hill and Mrs. Clara B. Hill of Hillsboro were guests Christmas week-end of Mr. and Mrs. R.

K. Wills and son in Oxford. GET ON THE Bargain Bandwagon YEAR END coat sale See The Sensational Values At 28. CAR COATS Underpriced at Bargain Annex Choose any coat in this section 1488-1688-1888 LITT Phone EX 3-1312 STORE HOURS 9 TO 5 DAILY 9-12 WEDNESDAY 9-9 SATURDAY Esoteric Club Is Entertained Mrs. Ralph Pence entertained the Esoteric Club for lunch, Thursday at the McMeekin home.

Mrs. John Crouse, Miss Patti Pence and Miss Diana Pence were the charming hostesses. The Christmas program was given by Mrs. Burch D. Huggins.

She described many of the Christmas customs in foreign land, gave the amusing poem by Ogden Nash, "The Twelve Mistakes of Xmas," to describe some of the pattern of American Christmas. Many family traditions of the season were also related. An anticipated part of the program was the reading of her annual Christmas poem entitled "Long Ago." From the pagan feasts of 4,000 years ago Mrs. gins gave a moving picture of present day celebrations in honor of the birth of the Christ. Child.

Christmas Party Held by Fan Club There was a Christmas party held in honor of Sonny Flaharty, who is. 'a recording artist from Dayton, at the Chit Chat at Lynchburg, Dec. 17, from 8:30 to 11:30 P. M. It was beautifully decorated for the occasion.

Those present were: Mary Lou Hawthorne, Freda Mae Hopkins, Sandy Merritt, Gregg Rand, Ruth Fawley, Charles Chismen, Lucille Hibbs, Hank Majowesky, Mary Sharp, Jerry Aber, Sharon Bargdill, Ruth Jodry, Marlene Jodry, Sharon Walker, Judy Walker, Sharon Meddock, Ella Burns, Phyllis Marshall, Barbara Rhonemus, Paul Osborn, Joey DeVore, Terry Flor, Bill Fogel, Terry Cole. The guest of honor, Sonny harty, was unable to attend. fortunately he had been engaged in Indianapolis for a benefit record hop, Delicious refreshments were served during the evening. Son Honored Mrs. Robert Miller entertained with a delightful children's party at their home on Collins Friday, Dec.

15. The party was in honor of the ninth birthday anniversary of their son, Neil Miller. Merry games were played during the evening and prizes were awarded to Eric Wilson and Perry Lyons. Delicious refreshments were served to Eric Mathews, Eric Wilson, Perry Lyons, Larry Lyons, Joe Florio, Kirk Wildey, Mark Powell, Jimmy Williams, Paul Montgomery, and Craig Turner. Favors were presented to all of the little guests.

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Tannehill, Harry Tannehill of Hillsboro, Mary K. Tannehill of Dayton and Mrs. John Heise of Columbus were dinner guests, Sunday, Dec.

24, in the home of Mrs. George Renick in Lynchburg. Mrs. John Heise of Columbus Christmas week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Norman Tannehill. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cline and Mrs. John D.

Cline spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haines in Blanchester. Ensign Dick Pence of San Diego, arrived home Thursday to spend the Christmas holidays with -his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Homer Pence. Ensign Pence, who is stationed on the U. S. S. Whetstone, has just returned home after a tour of duty in the Far East.

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mason and daughter, Kay, and Mrs.

Austin left Friday for Tempe, where they will spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. William Mason and daughters. Before returning home they will visit Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Rayburn at Studio City, Calif. Miss Barbara Cooper, who is teaching in Westport, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cooper. Mr.

and Mrs. Elton Kesler returned home Tuesday, following a visit with Mr. Kesler's sister, Mrs. Hugh Conwell, and Mr. Conwell in.

Piqua. On Sunday they attended the golden wedding anniversary reception in. honor of Mr. and Mrs. Conwell.

Dr. and Mrs. Roy Rogers, Tamara and Tulley, left Tuesday, Dec. 26, for Toledo, where they will visit Mrs. Rogers' parents, Mr.

and Mrs. H. E. Murray. Mr.

and Mrs. Jack Dragoo and family of Columbus arrived Sunday to spend the Christmas holidays with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dragoo. Mr.

and Mrs. Richard New of Panama City, were to spend Tuesday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elton Kesler. Nicky Rogers left Tuesday for Rochester, N.

where he will visit friends. Mrs. J. C. Spargur, Mrs.

C. T. Perin, and Mrs. Glendon Parry spent Christmas Day with Dr. and Mrs.

C. T. Perin, and family in Oxford. Mr. and Mrs.

George Novotony and children of Cleveland spent the Christmas holidays with the latter's sister, Mrs. Proctor Holbrook, and Mr. Holbrook. I Liberal Arts Club Has Holiday Party annual Christmas meeting of the Liberal Arts Club of Hillsboro was held at the home of Mrs. Nellie Finley on North High Thursday evening.

A brief business session was presided over by the president, Mrs. Willard Puckett. 4 A letter from Mrs. Burton C. Morris was read expressing appreciation of the club's sponsorship of an art exhibit at the Merchants Bank in November.

Mrs. Donald Irvin presented the program for Mrs. Carl Ling, who due to a death in the family was unable to attend. Mrs. Irvin chose for her subject "The Origin of Christmas Carols and Hymns." She closed by playing a group of recordings, Christmas carols on the pipe organ, accompanied by chimes.

Following the program the annual gift exchange was held. To distribute the gifts, Mrs. Finley passed an unusual modern miniature Christmas tree, which held parts of many Christmas cards, Each member had to match a chosen part with one on her package in order to claim it. The hostess invited the guests into the dining room for a delicious dessert course served from a table centered with artistic Christmas appointments. The guests enjoyed a pleasant social hour and lingered to admire all the many Christmas decorations placed throughout the home.

Jaycee-Ettes Host to Jaycees The "members of the Hillsboro Jaycee-Ettes entertained with a Christmas dinner party for the Jaycees at the Highlander Restaurant, West Main Street, Thursday evening. The social committee in charge of the dinner included: Mrs. Raymond Ludwick, chairman, and Mrs. Robert Newby, co-chairman. Forty-two guests enjoyed a delicious dinner served at beautifully appointed tables.

The tables were decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. Each guest brought a gift for a child for the annual' Jaycee Christmas party which was held 1 Saturday, Dec. 23. Following dinner, Russell Newman, president of Hillsboro Jaycees, introduced the guest speaker, Elmer Williams of Mason, State Jaycee President. Mr.

Williams gave an informative talk. He spoke of the work of the Jaycees, and what it means to a community. He concluded with a statement; "What It Means to Be a Jaycee." At the conclusion of the evening, the centerpiece, which was given for a door prize, was won by Mrs. Monte Pence. The next meeting will be Thursday evening, Jan.

18. Pinochle Club Meets Dec. 20 The members of a pinochle club enjoyed a delicious dinner at Stanforth's Steak House on West Main Street, Wednesday evening. Following dinner, they went to the home of James Wood on Woodland Drive. The home was beautifully decorated in keeping with the Christmas season.

Punch and cookies were served buffet style by the hostess, throughout the evening. After a merry evening of pinochle, the scores were tallied and the winners were Mrs. Wood, Mrs. C. R.

Dickerson and Mrs. Walter Garman. The members held a Christmas gift exchange at this time. A delicious salad course was served by the hostess, buffet style, at the end of play. Mrs.

Dale Balser Welcomes Club Mrs. Dale Balser entertained the members of her bridge club at her home. on the Marshall Pike, Wednesday evening, Dec. 20. The home was beautifully decorated in keeping with the Christmas season.

After a fascinating session of bridge the scores were tallied and the winners were Mrs. Guy Duncanson, Mrs. William Dettwiller and Mrs. James Ford. Mrs.

Duncanson was a guest of the club for the evening. The hostess served a tasty dessert course at the small tables at the end of the evening. Bridge Club Meets Mrs. Arnold Lafferty welcomed the members of her bridge club to her home on Glenn Street, Thursday evening, Dec. 21.

The home was beautifully decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. Delicious refreshments were served buffet style by the hostess throughout the evening. At the conclusion of an entertaining evening of bridge, the scores were tallied and winners were Mrs. Roland McKinley, Mrs. Lafferty and Mrs.

James Wood. A merry Christmas gift exchange was held following the bridge session. Plan Dinner Paste Councilors of the Daughters of America will have their annual Christmas dinner party, Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 6:30 P. at the home of Mrs.

C. E. Duffey, 128 East Walnut St. Members are to bring covered dish and table. service.

Wall to wall carpet. Factory trained mechanic. ELMER HEDGES. Phone EX 3-1834. Tuesti Social Events Fidelis Class Has Christmas Meeting Nineteen members of the Fidelis Bible Class of the Hillsboro Presbyterian Church School enjoyed a delightful Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs.

Wilbur Hilliard on East North Thursday evening. The home was beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. The meeting was opened by singing "Silent Night." The flower fund treasurer gave her report. A letter was -read from Mrs. Matthew Smith in Kentucky thanking the class for clothing which it sent her.

The new programs for the coming year were distributed. Mrs. Mabel Smith had charge of devotions. She read two articles, "The Greatest Story Ever and "The Shades of Opportunity" from the "Secret Place." For, her scripture lesson Mrs. Smith read John, Chapter 15, 1-17 verses, followed by prayer.

Mrs. George read the Christmas story from the Gospel of St. Luke, followed by prayer. The members' signed Christmas cards to send to the members of the class who are ill. It was announced that the next meeting would be held at the church, Thursday, Jan.

18, at 2. P. M. The hostesses will be Mrs. Pearce and Mrs.

Elton." Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess during the social hour. A merry gift exchange was held. 16 at Meeting Of Friends Society The United Society of Friends Women of Fall Creek Friends Church met at the home of lone Cook, Wednesday afternoon. The meeting opened by group singing, "Joy to the World." Carol Snyder was worship leader. She read the scripture lesson and a poem, "Things That Jennie Karnes offered prayer.

Sixteen members answered call with a verse from a Christmas card. Gifts have been given to boys in the services from the church. Group has sent books of stamps to help get a new station wagon for Kenneth Santee, working in Indian Missionary work in Arizona. The January meeting will be all day to sew. Bring postage stamps and Christmas cards.

Marjorie Cook gave two Christmas readings as the program. Members and- children present were: Mrs. Pearl Parshall, Mrs. Marjorie Cook and Ellen, Mrs. Ella Mae Karnes, Mrs.

Jane Karnes, Mrs. Josephine Hadley and Elizabeth, Mrs. Mary Ann Ross, Mrs. Anna Jane Karnes, Mrs. Kathryn Karnes, Miss Jessie Troth, Miss Jennie Karnes, Mrs.

Carol Snyder, Mrs. Elsie Bailey, Mrs. Nettie Stalker, Mrs. Mary Jane Karnes and Amanda and Bonnie, Mrs. Mary Elinor Arnott and Gerald and the hostess, Mrs.

lone Cook. Mrs. Baynes Is Hostess to Club The December- meeting of the Hillsboro Garden Club was held in the home of Mrs. Gaylord Baynes. Eighteen members answered the roll by naming a tree beginning the same as the letter of her given name.

The president heard the report of the civic beautification committee that the plantings were completed at the new hospital grounds. For the program of the evening Mrs. Baynes showed and demonstrated many Christmas arrangements as she: invited her guests from room to room of her home made festive with many natural materials. Two guests, Mrs. Dickinson and Mrs.

Mitchell, were made welcome. A white net tree constructed by Mrs. Baynes, adorned with fingertip perfume, was dismantled, as each guest was presented a favor. Delicious refreshments were served by the co hostesses, Mrs. L.

M. Lowell, Mrs. Chapman, and Mrs. Hubert Robison. Next meeting will be Jan.

23, at the home of Miss Clara McMeekin with co-hostesses, Mrs. Vernon Kelley, Mrs. R. J. Booth, and Mrs.

Oren Layman. Change Meeting Place The Rachel Circle of the odist Church will meet in the church parlor instead of at the home of Mrs. Ralph Pence, at itsnext session on Jan. 4, at 7:30 P. M.

Mrs. Ralph Pence and Mrs. Laverne McConnaughey will be the hostesses. Community Calendar Tuesday, Dec. 26 Eagles Auxiliary.

Rotary Club Luncheon. Wednesday, Dec. 27 Eagles Lodge. Thursday, Dec. 28 Disabled American Veterans.

Highland Commandery No. 31, K. T. (Courtesy Lowell's Telephone Answering Service.) READ THE CLASSIFIED ADSI Probate Court Proceedings Mary Jane Teboe Ross, executrix of Charles A. Teboe, application for transfer of real estate.

Mary T. Ross and Ethalyn T. Wilkin, administratrices of Olin P. Teboe, entry granting leave to file inventory; inventory and appraisal filed and approved. Will of Samuel D.

McCoy filed and probated. Essie Burgin, administratrix of Elmer Burgin, inventory and appraisal approved. Harold Ludwick, administrator of Lowell Ludwick, inventory and appraisal approved. Evelyn Blaser, administratrix of Frank N. Blaser, first and final account.

Floyd White, executor of James H. White, inventory and appraisal filed and approved. Gracie McCoy and Oakley E. McCoy appointed executors of Samuel D. McCoy.

Gertrude K. Wardlow, executrix of W. Newton Kier, first, final and distributive account. In the matter of Effie D. Gragg, inheritance tax, estate not subject to tax.

Homer Tolle, administrator of Lillian Pearl Tolle, inventory and appraisal filed and approved. Will of L. W. Fauber filed. WILLS FILED 1 The will of Samuel McCoy, late of Marshall Township, was filed here recently.

Dated Oct. 25, 1955, it names his wife, Grace C. McCoy, and his son, Oakley E. McCoy, as executors. Mr.

McCoy directs in his will that after payment of just debts and funeral expenses, all his- real and, personal estate go to his wife, Grace McCoy. The last will of L. W. Fauber, late of this county, was filed here recently. It is dated June 15, 1956, and names George W.

Purtee as ex-, ecutor of the will. After payment of just debts and funeral expenses, he leaves all his personal property to Maude E. Fauber. He also leaves all his real estate to his wife, Maude E. Fauber, for her natural lifetime.

On her death he gives the real estate to George W. Purtee in fee simple. He directs that his wife shall have the right to sell the real estate if she finds it necessary for her support and care. INVENTORIES INVENTORIES The estate of Olin P. Teboe, late of Paint Township, is valued at $26,526.79, including $1,992 in personal goods, $115 in money, $1,435 in stocks and securities, $9,734.79 in accounts and debts receivable, and $13,250 in real estate.

The estate of Lillian Pearl Tolle, late of Highland, is appraised at a total value of $2,180, all in real estate.The property of James H. White, late of Jackson Township, is valued at a total of $44,989.45, including $1,345.50 in personal goods, $20,635.60 in stocks and securities, $1,008.35 in accounts and debts receivable, and $22,000 in real estate. Common Pleas Court Docket Jailed for Contempt In the case of Sandra Shelton vs. Arthur Shelton, the defendant, cited for contempt of court, was found guilty and sentenced to 90 days in the county jail and ordered to pay costs. Named Auctioneer H.

-N. Humphrey has been appointed an auctioneer for a period of one year. Granted Divorces Carolina Sumner has been granted a divorce from Jerry Sumner on grounds of gross neglect. Both are minors. Plaintiff is to pay the costs.

She is to have custody of a minor child. Defendant is to pay $10 a week in child support while employed and $5 a week when not employed. He is also to pay various obligations of the parties. Charles Eldon Mason has been granted a divorce from Betty Lou Mason on grounds of gross neglect. B.F.

Goodrich IRES ON AS LOW AS 100 DOWN and your old tire SIDERS' AUTO HOME SUPPLY Ph. EX 3-3132 131 W. MAIN ST. B.F.Goodrich FIRST IN RUBBER They were married in June, 1955. Custody of two children is to be shared.

Charles is to have custody of a' girl, Beverlee; the a boy, Robert. The plaintiff is to $8 a week for the support of pay the boy and is to meet other obligations. A separation agreement was made part of the decree. The plaintiff is to get all household goods and furnishings and motor vehicles, along with any accompanying indebtedness. Engaged SHARON RUTH MARTIN Mrs.

Bernice Martin of Mowrystown announces the engagement of her daughter, Sharon Ruth, to Reginald Victor Parsons, son of Mr. and Mrs. William V. Parsons of Waban, Mass. Miss Martin is a 1959 graduate of Whiteoak High School and is a junior at Otterbein College, Westerville.

Mr. Parsons is a 1958 graduate of Newton High School and is 'a senior at Otterbein College. No definite date has been planned for the wedding. Shoplifters Make Off with Several Items Thursday Electric appliances and a BB gun were shoplifted from two loc; al auto stores between 3 and 8 P. Thursday, according to reports.

to local police. Most heavily hit was Gordon's Auto Store, South High Street. Stolen there were a Shopmate soldering iron, a Power Pack electric sander, a Powerhouse electric drill and a Daisy BB pistol. All were taken from a display window. An, electric mixer was stolen from Western Auto Store by two shoplifters at 4 P.

Thursday afternoon. Don Guthrie, operator of the business, noted the two men near the appliance department and 15 minutes later, the mixer was gone. The two men said to have taken the mixer were described as follows: One six feet tall with curly hair and wearing a white leather jacket, and the other wearing a trench coat. Some property damage resulted from a highway accident Friday about 2:40 P. M.

on Route 62, about 2.5 miles south of Leesburg, Deputy Sheriff Frank Ross, who -investigated, reported. The accident involved a Ford tractor pulling a house trailer, being driven by Chalmers McDaniels, 46, Fayetteville, N. and a 1960 Dodge sedan, driven by William B. Owens, 28, of Detroit, Mich. No one was injured.

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