Christmas Inductions Hit Huron County Families Hard
Mothers and wives across the country face lonely holidays as 24 men from Huron County depart for military training on December 7. Parents' mixed emotions arise as President Johnson delays inductions around Christmas and locals seek leave for Christmas. Stories from Mrs. Berner Mrs. Beck and Mrs. Wolfe reflect fear hope and unresolved questions about the draft during the holiday season.
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Huron County
Johnson
First Methodist Women Host Reception For Local College Students
NEW LONDON College students and service personnel from First and Second Methodist Churches in New London and Fitchville will be guests of the First Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service at a reception in the parsonage 53 Daisy Drive Sunday. Invitations go to students attending branch colleges or on campus. Mrs John Harmony campus ministry secretary will be assisted by Mrs Lovell Hileman Miss Alice Ward and Mrs William Heckbert in preparing for the affair.
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New London College
New London
Fitchville
First Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service
Daisy Drive
John Harmony
Lovell Hileman
Alice Ward
William Heckbert
De Gaulle Faces Runoff as France Votes Sunday
Paris reports an estimated 28 million French voters will choose between Charles de Gaulle seeking a second seven year term and Francois Mitterrand, with polls showing de Gaulle around 55 percent but a possible narrow margin. The runoff follows de Gaulle failing to win a majority earlier in the month and Mitterrand advancing after finishing second.
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de Gaulle
Francois Mitterrand
Western Alliance
Mitterrand
Washington
Santa Claus set to visit Greenwich Thursday evening
Greenwich prepares for Santa Claus arrival with a cord of lights and 400 dollar decorations funded by 36 local donors. The Christmas tree stands downtown near the Municipal Building where Santa will greet children from 7 to 8 pm, weather permitting, with candy and fruit treats.
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Greenwich
Santa Claus
Village Electric Department
Main Street
Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
Center Street
Kriffin Street
Christmas Seal Campaign Nears 11 000 Goal
Arthur Leak, chairman, reports Christmas Seal contributions totaling 7 669 to date, compared with 7 525.60 last year on the same date. Last year’s total was 10 466 and this year’s objective is 11 000 as donors are urged to respond and fund the expansion of programs.
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Arthur Leak
Leak
Meet Your Man in the Classified Services Section
Classified notice urges readers to consult Business Services to locate a serviceman or repairman. refrains from listing specific names or services. The brief promotes a category rather than a particular business.
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