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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1951

Page

2

Hollywood Santa Claus Distributes 100 Checks

A California radio host impersonating Santa Claus handed out hundred dollar checks to a Baldwin Park father of six and a Kentucky family living in a cave. He said he found the stories on Hollywood Boulevard and used a man’s license to identify recipients, then gave $100 checks for Christmas.

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Santa Claus Promotes Anonymous Giving and Fame

The piece portrays a reclusive benefactor known as Santa Claus who donates large sums to help families including a Louisville household living in a dirt basement with no running water. He boasts about charitable deductions and notes his satisfaction from giving, while crediting a New York bank display of his cancelled checks placed among those of Washington and Lincoln.

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Over 100 Children Made Happy With Gifts in Oberlin

A volunteer committee led by Ins Frank Clark gathered and sorted gifts for more than 100 needy children. Sections for First Church of Christ Episcopal and First Methodist churches sent baskets, with cash and gifts provided by the Exchange with the Nineteenth Century Club and the Santa Anom mous fund of 1949. Gifts also came from the Oberlin Women’s Club and numerous individuals. College dramatists hosted Christmas names for children with refreshments and presents before the holiday. Lt Clyde Gilbert of the Air Force returns home for the holidays. Pfc Ronald Wain visits family. Prof and Mrs George Wain host Danna Wain from Soling Green.

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Unve sity Pic Den Halet ceremony and plans

Unclear fragmentary report mentions Craig Aw Force Bie Alan, Chanute Field, and January 5. References to former Obis residents Mr and Vis Kael Slumver, Al Wageton in Flotiga, Lindy Wollon, Di Ted Wie son, and a dance tonight at the Altitude club on campus third floor, with Revivant Members and parents invited.

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Birthday Guide Deep Insights Into Your Character

Born today December 26 you possess strong inner drive and a talent for observing human nature. You prefer persuasion over conflict and seek large, meaningful accomplishments often tied to philosophy and the Far East. You may marry early, value home and kin, and could adopt children while growing beyond your birth environment to broaden your life path.

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