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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1947
Page
10
Two Memphis banks announced curb service with outdoor windows for deposits, allowing customers to hand bills directly to a teller. The move aims to speed up transactions for motorists and busy commuters in the city.
Shipments of asphalt shingles in the first half of 1947 exceed the total for 1941 pre war peak. To meet demand the industry grew ship shipments 82 percent in five years. Prices stay low as production remains high with asphalt shingles key to new homes and remodeling.
The article recounts beliefs about holly linked to Christmas and Yule. Legends say a crown of thorns was braided from holly with white berries turning red after the crucifixion. It claims the first holly brought into a home decides who rules the year and that holly wards off witches and evil spirits.
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