The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1953-12-03
SANTA CLAUS WILL ARRIVE

The merchants of Caldwell and hundreds of kiddies
from every section OF Noble county will be hand next
saturday afternoon Dec D, to extend official welcome
to Santa Claus.
arrival will officially usher in the 1858 yuetde
buying season for Noble county and which expected
gain momentum until the big day on Friday Dec IS.
Sponsored by the Noble County Chamber of Commerce.
all merchants cooperating and anticipating heavy
buying season in the three weeks ahead.
Stores are rapidly taking the yuetide look with
decorations and gifts appropriate for members of the
family, from two months to 80 years.
The ruddy nosed bewskered gentleman from the North
Pole Will arrive in Caldwell promptly at 200 o'clock next
Saturday afternoon where he will be greeted by reception
committee from Chamber of Commerce and Joseph
Glalombardo chairman of the Christmas committee
this year.
Santa Claus will have candy treat for the smaller
klddlcS and planned that all will be given
list ready.
Each Saturday afternoon thereafter OF Nick will return
to Caldwell where he will visit all the stores and greet the
children when they here to do their Christmas shop
On Saturday afternoon, Dec. 49, the Chamber of Com
merce will hold their annual candy treat and free
tor all the kiddieS in this county.
This is always big day in the lives Of every child in
this section and they Will to the county by the
dozens from every nook and corner
Beginning this week. the stores in Caldwell will
open every Thursday afternoon during December for the
convenience Of the shoppers
Beginning Monday evening" Dec. IA and continuing
until the day before Christmas they will be open every
evening until 9:3O o'clock On Christmas Eve they will
close promptly at 500 o'clock order that all clerks and
business men might enjoy this particular night with their
families friends.
Observance of the above hours do not apply to the
grocery Stores according to spokesman for the Chamber
CT Commerce.
The business section of Caldwell taking on the Christ
mas look this week and Saturday. it should fairly
glitter with the promise of many things to during the
next three weeks.
The huge Christmas tree the esplanade of the
house being furnished by the Union Carbide and Carbon
Corp, at Dexter City.
The courthouse decorations in charge of Custodian
Dick Foge and George Frye and his from the
maintenance department of the Caldwell light and
works in charge of the outside decorations
Chairman Giallombardo is presiding the entire
plans and he said today that prizes will again be given
the best decorated home in Caldwell during the yuletde
The judges and their decision will be announced
during Christmas week.
Hundreds pounds of candy have already been ordered
for the free treat and show Dec 49, In addition, there
will be another gift for all the kddes.
AS in the past Caldwell merchants going all that
the people of Noble county will be glad of the opportunity
of shopping at home
The of the 1853 Christmas season depends on
each and every one of you.
We urge you to patronze your local stores first for in
doing best eXempfyng the true meaning of the
Christmas in helping another In sense the
of the entire season depends you and you
We positive that you will be disappointed in
what the merchants of Caldwell offering in the
gifts for each and every member of the family
Plans to to Caldwell Saturday and join with
the children extending official greeting to Santa Claus
truly the of the hour for the next three weeks.