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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1956

Page

5

Spirit of Santa Claus Still Lives for Virginia

Virginia O Hanlon inspired the famous editorial Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus. Now Dr Laura V Douglas principal of Brooklyn PS 401 visits hospitalised children, keeping belief alive as she and staff visit 214 kids in 11 hospitals before Christmas. She plans to spend Christmas with daughter Mrs Robert Temple in North Chatham New York.

New York Virginia O'Hanlon Santa Claus Virginia Philip F. O'Hanlon Old New York Sun Papa West 95Th Street Francis Pharcellus Church Laura V. Douglas Brooklyn P.S Robert H. Temple North Chatham N.Y

Milk Production Near Record High in Minnesota

November milk output reached 583 million pounds, the second largest on record since 1932. Production was only about three percent below the November 1931 peak, with Roy A. Bodin and Richard J. Schrimper of the State Federal Crop and Livestock Reporting Service noting near record levels.

Minnesota Roy A. Bodin Richard J. Schrimper State Federal Crop and Livestock Reporting Service

Christmas shopping edge seen in many cities

An Associated Press survey of 25 cities shows merchants shifting from pessimism to cautious optimism as the Christmas season approaches. Some report late surges and expectations of near record sales, while declines are anticipated in the Pacific Northwest due to weather and strikes.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Chicago W. T. White Wieboldt's Goldblatt’s Pacific Northwest Portland Ore Seattle Kansas City Cleveland Boston

Retail Sector Cites Credit Drive As Profits Pressure

An 11th hour spending spree pushes credit as a sales tool while Richmond stores report shrinking profits from high costs. Texas merchants forecast lower profits despite a 3 percent sales gain. John Wanamaker in Philadelphia expects a 3.5 percent rise. Gimbels and Macy’s in New York hesitate on figures, with Macy’s noting the final score isn’t in yet. Gimbels touts strong gains at its Yonkers Cross County center.

Richmond Texas Philadelphia Big John Wanamaker Gimbels Macy’s New York Gimbles Yonkers N.Y Cross County

Miller district approves $160000 armory auditorium bond

Voters in Miller Independent School District 8D approved a bond issue totaling $160000 for the construction of an Armory Auditorium. The measure received overwhelming support.

Miller 8.D Miller Independent School District

Bond Issue Passes For Brookings Water Sewer Expansion

Voters approved a $280 090 bond issue on Tuesday to fund water and sewer expansion in Brookings SD. The measure wins decisively, enabling infrastructure upgrades across the city.

Brookings, Sl.d

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