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Students from Akron Junior High showed their Christmas spirit with a variety of activities designed to "spread cheer to those who need it." Through the cooperative efforts of teachers and students, nametags and recipe cards were printed in computer class, many types of Christmas cookies were baked in home ec and ornaments were made in industrial arts classes. Several students also made greeting cards. The students then shared their gifts and special talents of reading, singing - even a "Christmas rap" - with residents of area nursing homes.
Steve and Mary Busenbark and their son Ryan were dwarfed by the giant stuffed gorilla they won in a drawing at Ace Hardware, Warsaw. In addition to the gorilla, the Busenbarks, who reside at 308 Front St., South Whitley, also won $35 worth of toys of their choice just in time for Christmas.
Ed Alexander, 1116 E. Center Street, local Electrolux man, brought honors to Illinois division of Electrolux Corp. by winning first place on the national big 15 team for the month of November and is running 10th place so far in December. Alexander won two Hudson Bay 4-point blankets as the prize.
CLAYPOOL - Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Shultz, who resided three miles east of Claypool, are in California, enjoying the first vacation they have taken in 34 years. They will visit their son Royce and will see the Tournament of Roses to be held at Pasadena New Year's Day.
