Self-Help Closet Distributes Holiday Joy To 70 Families

Self-Help Closet Distributes Holiday Joy to 70 Families In spite of the snow storm that kept some people snug in their homes on Dec. 15, over 70 families came to the Self- Help Closet and Pantry to re- ceive toys, clothing and food for their Christmas observance. Toys suitable for each child were given as well as food packages including frozen turkeys and all the fixings for a special Christmas dinner. The Closet is now located in the lower level of the former West School building, 1040 Thacker St. Entrance is from the parking lot in the back of the building off Rose Avenue. The Closet has a new telephone and an answering machine and can be reached at any time by calling 827-0764. The generosity of the many individuals, businesses and churches that donated money, food, clothing and toys to the Closet this year and the work of the many volunteers who help to run the Closet has made this a joyous Christmas season and a successful year, according to those in charge. Veta Jacobsen, co-chair of the Self-Help Closet and Pantry uses the new tele- phone and answering ma- chine that have been in- stalled at the Closet. The telephone number is 827- 0764. Jane Horn and Lillian Cameron, volunteer workers at the Self-Help Closet and Pantry, look over some of the toys and games that were given recently to needy children.