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Newspaper

Delaware County Daily Times

Location

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1979

Page

2

Media Santa Pledges Oil Bill Help For Poor Residents

A secretive Media Santa plans to pay heating fuel costs for low income borough residents all winter. Councilwoman Maryanne Groover confirms the donor’s aim to fund a 215 gallon heating oil tank and keep tanks filled, with reimbursement later through the borough or oil companies. The goal is to ensure no one in Media goes cold this winter.

Santa Claus Santa Maryanne Groover Council George Lewis Media

Christmas Holiday Calls Weigh on Local Police and Churches

Christmas rounding up festive plans, but police faced disruptions. Sgt James Coppola from Aldan notes calls disturb families during holidays. Volunteers from Congregation Chev Shalom assist Crozer-Chester and area hospitals. Aston Township police aided by five towns in dispersing a party of 250 plus youths at Killen Miles American Legion Post. nine arrests for underage drinking, one for disorderly conduct.

Grimes James Coppola Aldan Coppola Congregation Chev Shalom Nether Providence Crozer-Chester Medical Center Upland Sacred Heart Hospital Chester Taylor Hospital Ridley Park Riddle Hospital Middletown Winchester Grandmom’s Aston — Township Killen Miles

Rain and fog dampen Delaware County through Christmas Day

Forecast calls for periods of rain and fog across Delaware County through Christmas, with heavy rain possible into tomorrow morning. Daytime highs reach mid to upper 40s, clearing midweek with lows in the 30s and highs near 50. Nearby New Castle and Chester see similar rain and milder conditions, with calmer skies by Wednesday. Air quality remains satisfactory.

Delaware County New Castle Chester Tidewater Terminal Pier City Hi. Lo Wea Atlanta Boston Chicago Los Angeles New York

Lottery Numbers and Local Deaths Feature

A list of Delaware County residents is shown alongside lottery results. Names include George C. Klemmer Paul Watras Rose C Ragni Mattie Carrington Eileen M Hack and others from Aldan Tinicum Wallingford and more. Lottery numbers: Pennsylvania Daily Dec 22 4 6 3 Delaware Daily Dec 22 7 6 7 New Jersey Pick-it Dec 22 8 4 9.

Delaware County George C. Klemmer Paul Watras Rose C. Ragni Mattie Carrington Eileen M. Hack Maryann D. Suscia Catherine Oremny Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey

Gas Pump Metering Caution From Customer Reports

Ms Carr warns many customers do not check pumps reset to zero, risking overcharges. She notes some drivers realize after fueling that the meter did not reset, prompting caution for users to verify display before leaving.

Grinch Ensnared as Mystery of Gifts Unraveled by Theologians

A whimsical reimagining leads to a confrontation of truth and deception as a colorful cast including theologians, an economist, a detective, and a secretary seek the gift box origin. The secretary identifies the Chimney Grinch, ending the charade amid a Christmas backdrop. Police then report a separate murder arrest in Philadelphia after a Saturday stabbing.

Sears Theologians Economist Philadelphia UPI Richard Warren North Michael Lawrence Lawrence

Gas pump accuracy and consumer calls cited in May crisis

Ms. Carr of the consumer affairs office notes about 10 calls weekly at the height of the May gas crisis, dropping to about one per week later. Some complaints stem from actual overpump or pump inaccuracy, with sealed pumps until verification.

Ms. Carr Consumer Affairs Office

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