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Newspaper

Delaware County Daily Times

Location

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1985

Page

16

Weekend contributions boost Christmas fund toward goal

Daily Times reports weekend donations toward the Salvation Army Christmas fund with reader tributes from Matthew Jenkins of Calvary, the Trustee Union of Chester and Vicinity, Rev and Mrs Mitchell Davis, Dan and Susan Kennedy, and the Oldtimers group. The letters express hopes for peace, blessings, and collective giving to support those in need.

Dan and Susan Kennedy Oldtimers Wilma C. DiDonato Essington Philip DiDonato Charlies Brown Sr Emma W. Johnson Chester Howard ‘Buck’ Johnson Leon Elaine Litwa Twin Oaks Sadie Karoline Kay Blaschak Marge Dwyer Aston Helen Joseph Fenimore Falcroft Helen Smegerskie Thornton Edward Dorothy M. Sidner Wallingford J.M Loretta June” Hill Helen M. Bartha Grace J. Johnson Tom, Pat, Chris Geoffrey Foster Boothwyn Mitchell Davis Chadds Ford Fotomat Corp Union Chester and Vicinity Wilson Harper Jr Sam E. Dennis Lois V. Stanton Swarthmore

Local donors give hundreds to aid area needy families

A flood of gifts totaling hundreds of dollars flows from individuals and groups across Delaware County. Wawa Food Markets contributes 500 dollars with a note of encouragement. schools, churches, and organizations including Calvary Baptist Church Chester and RETS Electronics School offer varied sums to support charity drives.

Wawa Food Markets Guy Volante Bob Hersher Calvery Baptist Church Chester

Charity fund gifts pour in from diverse communities

A holiday fundraiser scene lists numerous donors from Lima, Glenolden, Essington, Ridley Park, Prospect Park, Springfield and beyond. Gifts range from $6 to $200 with messages of Merry Christmas and blessings. Contributions to the Merry Christmas Fund are tax deductible and to be sent by check or money order.

Mary Bill Tarr Ridley Park Linwood W. Bartow Essington Billy Bartow Harry Lise Maitland Middletown Harry and Marion Maitland Aston C.P Lamoureux Agency Morton Lillian Mixson Howard Ernie May Robert Patricia Perago Glenolden Helen Perago Marjorie George Fry Farcroft Christopher Oe Marty DeAngelo West Chester Yolanda DeAngelo Anthony Raffeele Sharon Hill Wayne Joanne Moyer Twin Oaks William L. Smith Frank Marini Bill Betty McAleer Lima II Ly Shameeka Aston Township Danny Fitzpatrick Dave Kath P. Kasper Mary and Joe Marion S. Witt Anna B. Olson Lester A.V. Rees Prospect Park Lena Vanier Mery Elien Musial Wallingford Romayne E. Gordon Gilenoiden Margueritte J. Corcoren Collinedale Jessica Lynne Smith Lindsay Danielle Hyland Pop Smith Mike Helen Ruschok Brookhaven James S. King Elsie King Clarence Harvey Peter J. Anania Springfield Bells and Simmons Upland Berbera A. Yannuzzi Charles Yannuzzi William T. Lewis Eddystone Patty Cindy Walter J Stella Tyson Woodlyn Bill Tyson Elfen Kilpatrick Grenolden Heritage Exhibition Dan Susan Danny Kennedy Chester God Danny Martin J. Keating Clifton Heights Beatrice R. Jones Angela D. Mitchell Cleotha Mitchell Jackson Renee V. Jackson P.J. Walker Marina Wilson Michael L. DelCollo Swarthmore Virginia H. Gibson Media Brownie Troop 235 Merry Christmas Fund

Odds Against a White Christmas in Delaware Valley

The National Weather Service says a white Christmas is unlikely in the Delaware Valley. Forecasters note no major storms expected, though weather can change quickly, with the last white Christmas in the region recorded in 1976.

National Weather Service Delaware Valley

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Daily Times Matthew Jenkins Calvary Trustee Union of Chester and Vicnity Kedron Daily Salvation Army Rets Electronics School Marge Mom Dad Kate Devis Barbara of Marion Herdy Irene Dowman Lorry Debbie Taylor Lawrence E. Taylor Chris Veléz Geri Greenwall William Griffin Teamsters Delaware County Daily Jim Hosbel Middletown Township Masonic M.W. Prince Halland Lodge of Pennsylvania Kinder Park Serge Busam Stephen Henry Busam Juaita Meyers Laura Bunch M. and A William P. Joyce Harold H. Wilson Jr Bob and Edna Berkman Elizabeth Danielle Ellis Mommie Daddy Wrren David Erica fAedia Therese A. Bishop Canater Betty J. Wharen Helen Butcavage Edward Butcavage Norwood Mateo Dickson Joe Lawler Milldred D. Durbano Marcus Hook Agis Hichlee Genptore Anexe Richard G. Christy Jr Drexel Hill Richard and Virginia W. Christy Agnes and William McClaren Aidan Harvey D. Bradford Ess Ington Florence. Tschopp Ruth Joan Janet Richard C. Hartranft Don Adam Theresa Thomas Pop Pop Powley Ann Anderson Buscaglia Holmes Ethel Carroll Maybelle Moakie Minnie Rhyanes Stephen and Jane Koperna
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