New London AFS Student Recalls Christmas in Guatemala
Milward Van Tuylen, an American Field Service student from Guatemala studying in New London, writes of Guatemalan Christmas traditions. He describes shopping for a pine tree, decorating with lights and a creche, preparing fireworks on December 23 24, family gatherings at his grandmother’s, feasting on fruit and nuts, late gifts, and a dawn Christmas morning.
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Milward van Tuylen
United States
Guatemala
Milward
New London
Reflector
Feliz Navidad
Marine Writes Dlr You Saved My Life
Pfc. Glen Lunsford of Danville Virginia writes Sgt. P E Smith at Parris Island boot camp to thank him for training that saved his life in Viet Nam. He credits drill instructors with lessons that helped him survive and expect future safety.
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Parris Island
S.C
UPI
Viet Nam
Glen Lunsford
Danville
P.E. Smith
Hit-Skip Defendant Seeks Empty Courtroom in Three-Count Manslaughter Trial
John H. Barnes 43 of Cleveland asks for courtroom cleared spectators as his trial on three counts of traffic manslaughter begins. He allegedly struck three schoolchildren near their home on Nov 12, injuring two others. Judge White declines motion amid security precautions after a warning of possible trouble.
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Cleveland
UPI
John H. Barnes
Barnes
Norman S. Minor
Charles White
Criminal
Peeking at the Paulites Pep Club Sweaters
The pep club met after school to discuss ordering sweaters for members. Members will form the letter P in the bleachers at basketball games. The Spirit campaign led by senior boys and girls continues toward a planned end next Friday.
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Jackie Tuttle
New Water System Opens at Holiday Lakes
A water system started Monday in Holiday Lakes near Willard serving over 1000 lots. Approved by the Ohio State Health Department and operated under the State Public Utility Commission, the project includes 13 miles of pipe and wells and pumps in operation. A 100000 gallon elevated storage tank is planned for next spring. Holiday Service Corporation of Willard operates the system.
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Holiday Lakes
Willard
Ohio State Health Department
State Public Utility Commission
Holiday Service Corporation
Bloodmobile visit seeks donors in Norwalk
The Red Cross bloodmobile will be at the Eagles Club in Norwalk on Monday December 20 from 11 30 a m to 5 30 p m Urgent appeal follows the loss of 30 regular donors who planned to donate for a patient in January with open heart surgery Eligible individuals not on the usual donor list are urged to call Red Cross Headquarters at 662 8951 to book a pint donation
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RED Cross
Norwalk
Eagles Club
Medina Township eyes plan to curb monster billboards
Medina Township zoning board will meet December 27 to draft plans opposing oversized highway billboards. Citizens groups threaten court action if no agreement is reached, while township trustees consider a nuisance suit.
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Medina
Ohio
UPI
Medina Township
Towneship
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Eale
Oni
Portland
Ore
Wallace Winquist
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Paulites
Pep Club
Weadquartersuh
West Main ST
Norwalk, Ohio
Laquire
Playboy
Sporte Illustrated
Dexter
Amsel
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