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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1962
Page
3
Contributions from individuals and organizations to the Oberlin Christmas Clearing House fund rose above 800 dollars. A Hall Auditorium talent round-up netted 200 dollars of the total. Eight dormitories held parties for about 220 children, with singing and crafts. Cash gifts may be made at 13 West College Street in morning hours.
Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce forms a committee led by 1962 winner James Oster to solicit nominations for the city's outstanding young man of the year aged 21 to 35. The winner advances to the Ohio Jaycee contest and then to national competition. Dr Jaco Kamm will speak at the January 24 Distinguished Service Award Banquet.
At Milan Presbyterian Church a youth group began a charity drive after a 1961 Christmas basket. They contracted with Stokley Canning Co to grow three acres of pumpkins for funds to provide monthly grocery baskets to a needy family all year, starting with a Christmas delivery. Officers include Richard Doerer, John Strive, David Doemer and Billy Mowry. supervised by William and Billy Mowry and Alfred Spoerr.
The Sandusky Erie County Tuberculosis and Health Association reports the 1962 Christmas Seal campaign as of December 17 shows $4,067 less than 1961. 1961 campaigns totaled $19,318, per chairman Donald Brattain. Sandusky figures for 1961–62 include $12,911 and $10,411. township totals for 1961 and 1962 list Vermilion, Berlin Heights, Milan, Huron, Margaretta, Florence, Groton, Oxford, Ketleys Island with varied contributions.
The Columbia Baptist Church hosts its annual church school Christmas program at 7:20 p.m. in the sanctuary on Rt 82. The First Christmas, a four act play, is featured along with a reading from the book of Luke. A Santa visit and treats are planned for children. A special Christmas program with choir music is set for Sunday at 8 p.m.
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