Silent Night Story Connects Adversity to Gift of Song
In Oberndorf Austria a broken organ during Christmas in 1818 led Franz Gruber to accompany Father Josef Mohr with a guitar, giving birth to Silent Night. The tale links shared hardship to enduring carol magic celebrated by the Pryor family and Vienna Boys Choir.
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Austria
Franz Gruber
Franz
Josef Mohr
Gruber
Aus
Pryor Fam
Pan-American Airlines
Larry
Hallein
Vienna Boys Choir
Father Mohr
Pryors
Windstorm restricts circus liability for audience injuries
In curtroom litigation a woman injured when canvas toppled during a rare windstorm sues the circus. The court rules an act of God is a natural force too strong to be reasonably guarded against, absolving the circus of responsibility though the decision may vary by state law.
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Circus
Christmas Program at First EUB Church
The Children’s Chapel of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church presents a 7:30 pm Christmas program with a playlet titled Christmas at the Hardways, carols, poems, scripture readings, piano selections, a sketch Christmas Around the World, and benediction by Dr. H. L. Lanahan.
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The
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
H. L. Lanahan
The Family Car by Wally Folk
The Family Car recounts a tale by Wally Folk centered on a glove compartment full of possessions and the emotional weight of items kept inside a family vehicle.
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Wally
DAILY CROSSWORD AND CRYPTOQUOTE PUZZLES
Puzzle page presents a daily crossword with clues like grape themed entries and a cryptogram quotation. Includes sections such as Mr Vallee skill and various short wordplay prompts with a sample code alphabet and a posted quotation.
Footwear tips for comfortable Christmas shopping
Foot care during the busy shopping season can determine comfort and judgment. Choose medium-heeled leather shoes with room in the instep and toes, preferably 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Closed toe models suit blustery weather and crowded stores, and Josephine Lowmar can be reached via the Register and Tribune Syndicate.
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Josephine Lowmar
Register and Tribune Syndicate
Des Moines
Iowa
Household Scrapbook Fixes From Everyday Items
Butter carton molds cookie dough evenly without greasing waxed cartons. Amyl acetate dissolves nail polish spills on fabrics and rugs. Worn bedsheets can be cut into dish towels with an embroidered hem edging for durability.
Speeding apart: Jackson and Johnson drive different paces
Johnson travels at speed X mph and Jackson at X plus 5 mph. Jackson covers 180 miles in 42 hours less time than Johnson, so 180/X minus 42 equals 180/(X+5). Solve to find X. Thus speeds are 40 and 45 mph.
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Jackson
Johnson
Insurance data shows 34 million loans insured in 1958
New York reports nearly 34 million individual loans or time sales insured at the start of 1958. This figure rises by about 2 million from 1957 and doubles the insured total from early 1954, highlighting growth in credit life and related policies.
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New York
Early risers and crook in Grand Rapids tale
Groucho Marx mocks rising early while noting some rich people fire staff before 3 pm and garbage collectors wake early. A resourceful thief fled a taxi in Grand Rapids after refusing to pay, then was cornered in East Lansing as the driver reported the incident.
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Groucho Marx
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn
Miss Monroe
Grand Rapids
East Lansing
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Is This Your Problem by Helen Worden Erskine
Dear Helen: I am a wife on strike and fed up with my husband’s insults. I do all the house chores and cooking, yet he contributes nothing. I own the home, but the burden remains heavy unless I stand up for myself and make him wait on himself. Dear Reader replies urge self-respect and taking control.
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Helen Worden Erskine
Helen
P.M
Six youths to be sentenced for Parke County bridge arson
In Rockville Indiana six youths pleaded guilty to arson for burning the Dooley Station covered bridge December 4. Judge Clarence E. Powell set January 11 for sentencing. The group includes David Brousman 17 James Wheatfield 21 Donald Fisher 17 Lance Pifley 19 Daniel Farr 20 all of Rockville and Billy Norton 18 Judson awaiting punishment while another covered span will be moved to the ruined site Tuesday.
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Rockville
Ind
Parke County
Clarence E. Powell
Dooley Station
David Brousman
James Wheatfield
Donald Fisher
Lance Pifley
Daniel Farr
Billy Norton
Judson
Janitor Electrocuted While Fixing Pipe At Indiana Church
Bloomington AP reports 73 year old Lee Mathers died when his extension light bulb broke on a wet metal plate as he crawled under Clear Creek Christian Church to repair a leaking pipe. Deputy Sheriff Mark Stanger confirmed the electrocution occurred Saturday.
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Bloomington
Ind
Clear Creek
Greener Thumbs Bird Tree Holiday Decor Trend
A decorative bird tree features a bare branch painted white and adorned with colorful artificial birds and bright berry sprays. Glitter may be added for extra sparkle, creating a festive accent that draws admiring glances.
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