THROWBACK THURSDAY!
Here's another photo of the City of Worthington Christmas decorations, this of a little more recent vintage -- 1991.
The occasion was the unveiling of Worthington's new Christmas decor, according to information saved on the margins of this Daily Globe photo taken by Shawn Elsing.
The city employee is lineman Burt Levine. Santa is Merle Miller. Merle -- the longtime manager of Worthington's JC Penney store when it was downtown, and his wife, Goldie, often stood in for Santa and Mrs. Claus at Worthington events.
The photo notations indicate the photo was taken in front of the courthouse in downtown Worthington. The then-mayor's wife, Betty Demuth, did the unveiling of the wreath from the ground beneath by pulling on a rope. The wreaths were to be placed downtown, while a different theme was selected for the Oxford Street business area.
I believe these are the same decorations that are utilized today, right?
Title: Santa
Accs. #2011.060.2164.PC
Size/what: Black and White Photograph, 8" x 10"
Collection: Photographic Collection - Globe Newspaper Globe Photographs
Description: written on margin of photo: Merle Miller, Santa, & Burt Levine, lineman for City Utilities. / Christmas decoration for 10th St in front of courthouse is unveiled
Taken/Studio/Manufacture: Worthington Daily Glove, Shawn Elsing
Circa: 7-20-1991 ... See more
