Santa's first visit draws 600 children to knee session
Jaycee Tom Carabin estimates about 600 children climbed Santa Claus' knee during his first local appearance last Friday night. Santa operates daily near the courthouse 6 to 8 pm except Sunday, with Joyce staff Friday and Saturday and merchants covering other days. Downtown stores stay open 9 to 9 daily except Sunday, with some opening Sunday and at least one staying open to 11 pm.
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Santa Claus
Jaycee
Tom Carabin
Santa
Joyces
Merchants Report Heavy Trade on Opening Christmas Day
Duty Daily notes from Chamber of Commerce Secretary Chris Keller show strong sales over the opening shopping day as merchants report brisk business before Christmas.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chris Keller
Willard Area Hospital Annual Meeting Slated
The Willard Area Hospital Inc will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday Feb 11 at 8 p.m in the community room of Willard United Bank. Five board terms expire and five members Frank Chapman Max Arndt Earl Cashman Robert Boock and Mrs Robert Whitright face re election. The nominating committee includes John Mauter chair Rev Robert Snyder Donald Akers Emerson Neumann and LeRoy Briggs. Dues payable by Dec 31 life memberships still available. A December 7 Christmas party for hospital personnel with a noon start and doctors funding.
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Willard Area Hospital, Inc
Willard United Bank
Frank Chapman
Max Arndt
Earl Cashman
Robert Boock
Robert Whitright
John Mauter
Robert Snyder
Donald Akers
Emerson Neumann
LeRoy Briggs
Two New Liquor Permits Issued in New London
Elmer E. Tackett doing business as the Brief Stop in New London received two new liquor permits from the Ohio Department of Liquor Control. DLC Director Donald D. Cook announced Tackett was granted C-1 and C-2 permits to sell 3.2 per cent beer and high powered beer and wine for carry out.
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Elmer E. Tackett
New London
Ohio Department of Liquor Control
DLC
Donald D. Cook
Tackett
Smoker Meets Girlfriend on Hornet Flight Deck
Marine Corporal Denny Anderson greets his girlfriend Joyce Armstrong on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Hornet amid a smoke free scene. The moment captures a quiet personal hello amidst military life aboard the carrier.
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Denny Anderson
Joyce Armstrong
Four bands set for Norwalk JC Battle at Recreation Center
Four acts Orcus Bellevue The Graveyard Train Soul Conspiracy and Solid Souls compete in the first Battle of Bands sponsored by the Norwalk Jaycees at the Recreation Center Monroe Street Music starts 8 p m with doors at 7 30 p m Winners advance to spring semis and possibly state and national finals Prizes include sound equipment recording contracts and cash.
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Norwalk Jaycees
Orcus
Bellevue
Graveyard Train
Recreation Center
Monroe Street
Matches Can Be Expensive for Young Pyros
Charles Highlander Jr. age 9 and his brother William age 8 were ordered by Small Claims Court to pay $420 to American Insurance Corp. after a home fire caused $800 damage. Referee Norbert Nadel ruled the boys negligent for playing with matches. The case arose in Hamilton County Municipal Court.
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Cincinnati
UPI
Charles Highlander Jr
William
Small Claims Court
Norbert Nadel
Small Claims Division
Hamilton County
Nadel
American Insurance Corp
Company Sets Pole Policy In Cable Attachments
Marion Ohio firms MARION General Telephone and Northern Ohio Telephone adopt policy allowing CATV operators to attach distributions to poles if Bona fide cable service is provided. Excess signal capacity may be used for lawful purposes with no restrictions. John Borgia, Sheriff.
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MARION —_ General Telephone Co
Ohio
Northern Ohio Telephone Co
Robert M. Wopat
Marion
CATV
Darby O’gill
John Borgia
Blue and Gold Beat Guild Class Dismissal and Youth Contests
Oberlin classes dismissed Monday for in service sessions at the junior high. Youth Leadership contest entries proceed with local winners facing area finalists for a $200 savings bond prize for top girl and top boy. Senior football players honored at Rotarian luncheon. Betty Crocker Award tests completed in advanced food and clothing.
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Order of Elks
Jim Lawrence
Mike Hipp
Dale Perkins
Doug Ott
Tom Edwards
Bill Brutsche
Rick Goodsite
Rich Meisler
Carlyle Smith
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