Santa Claus myths and the history of Christmas legends
The essay traces Santa from early saints and clerics through Dutch Kriss Kringle to the chimney tale and the North Pole myth. It argues legends endure, notes changes over centuries, and defends belief for children while offering a personal view on Santa as spirit and goodness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Moore
Santa Claus
Santa
Orient
Germany
Saint Nicholas
Saint Martin
Kriss Kringle
Pennsylvania
North Pole
Wedding News and Local Updates From Millfield Area
Millfield residents report weddings and visits across the community. The Orris Boudinot family celebrated a marriage with a birthday noted on the same day. The Nadroski Pyle wedding is announced in Athens with the couple living on Columbia Ave. in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Orris Boudinot
Bonita Kay
Albert Dust
Herbert
Richard
Trimble
F. E. Boudinot
O. F. Boudinot
Frances Nadroski
Sugar Creek
Stanley Nadroski
Thelma Pyle
Athens
Columbia Ave
Vaughn Earich
Carl Willis
William Cole
Nilajean
Bonnie Joe North
Columbus
West Millfield
O. R. Russell
Esther Simpson
Minnie Dust
Pearl Misner
Lucy Boscoe
C. E. Sanders
Rebecca Tracy
Elsie Misner
Millfield Mine
William Ryan
Chauncey
Date With Santa To Look Your Best
Alicia Hart advises a festive beauty upgrade with a new hairstyle and light accessories. Emphasizes health through sensible eating and rest, plus acts of kindness to boost Christmas spirit. recommends a single well fitting evening dress as a lasting investment.
Yule Lights Glare Over Pomeroy Town
POMEROY residents illuminate the area for Christmas with a major tree in the upper lot glowing red and blue lights. Blue lighted stars and manger scenes adorn Norma Goodwin’s storefront while homes on Mulberry and Union avenues showcase extensive decorations across hills and valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Norma Goodwin
Mulberry Ave
Union Ave
Ridgeway
Sugar Run Hill
Keep Family Account Books It Helps To Tell Where Your Money Goes
Mrs Barton argues for teaching budgeting and accounting to women and girls. She recounts a wife who keeps meticulous household books for her husband who values solvency, urging mandatory typing shorthand and business basics in schools to aid domestic finance and family management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois
Mind Your Manners Q&A on Conversation Etiquette
The guide says a good conversationalist earns reputation mainly by listening. It warns that prying questions ruin friendships. In formal calls one leaves cards even if no one is home. Nicknames are not used on visiting cards. Servants should address youths 13 or 14 as Miss Ruth or Master Charles. In a streetcar row, start with a lowered voice, then, if needed, suggest quiet, avoiding public shaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Charles
Social Sewing Society Holiday Gathering at Lockard Home
The Social Sewing Society met at Mrs. John Lockard's home at 56 Mulberry St for a Christmas party. Fifteen members and two guests Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Barstow attended. A gift exchange was held and a basket was filled for a needy family. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Sewing Society
John Lockard
Mulberry St
Davis
Barstow
Coolville and Troy Notes
Coolville and Troy report upcoming basketball games with Buchtel and a recent Troy victory over Jacksonville Trimble by 29 to 27. Local residents attend gatherings, travel to Akron for holidays, and Florida winter plans are noted along with church services and community visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Troy
Buchtel
Jacksonville-Trimble
Befpre
Leo Baker
Roy Thompson
Columbus
Charles McKeen
Pittsburgh
W. B. King
F. B. Tidd
Akron
John Victor
Nancy Davis
Amy Humphrey
Florida
Etta
Ora Dunfee
E. S. Harpold
Mid week prayer meeting in Nelsonville Church of Christ
A mid week prayer service will be held tonight at 7 o'clock at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville with W. B. Evans leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Dunfee
Betty Gene
Belpre
C. E. White
Pauleta White
Paul Mills
Columbus
C. A. Mills
M. E. Church
Coolville
E. B. Dean
Nelsonville
Church of Christ
W. B. Evans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tommy
Steppe's Beauty Parlor
Hotel
Woodworths
Ajamas
Miami Beach
Fla
Elaine Caraway
Virginia Crawford
Alicia Hart
Wheatons
Imperial Glassware
Wheaton's
Pomeroy Area
Olive Roberts Barton
Remington Rand Packard
Schick
Cornwell & Co
Social Sewing
Lockard Home
Coolville and Troy
Mrs. Stover
Coats
McHenry
the Quality Store
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