Santa Claus Tells About Department Store Work
An Associated Press report by Stephens Broening portrays how a department store Santa Claus wears a $100 velvet suit and another $100 for white whiskers, sits on a throne, and faces responsibilities beyond mere performance. He notes the hazards and expectations, including pleasing children and handing out balloons, while portraying the season’s social role.
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Santa Claus
Associated Press
Stephens Broening
Baltimore
Republicans Face Post Election Turbulence And Leadership Tensions
In the wake of a troubling election, Republicans grapple with internal unease and leadership fights. James Marlow notes talk of replacing GOP head coach Dean Burch, House friction with Charles Halleck, and liberal attempts to weaken the Rules Committee while seniority rules resist change in a stalled Congress.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Congress
Elvis Wesley
Dean Burch
Republican National Committee
Barry Goldwater
Burch
Charles Halleck
Indiana
Halleck
Michigan
Gerald R. Ford Jr
Joseph W. Martin
Massachusetts
Ford
Washington Monument
Capitol Hill
House
Beach Post Office curtails service on December 26
OLD ORCHARD BEACH An announcement from Post Master William Duhamel states the Old Orchard Beach Post Office will curtail services on December 26. There will be no window service or city mail delivery that day, except for special delivery items. The lobby will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Old Orchard Beach
William Duhamel
Santa’s question lives on in Virginia Douglas at 75
Virginia O Hanlon Douglas, the child whose Is there a Santa Claus question sparked a famous New York Sun editorial, marks her 75th Christmas near Albany. Now a widow with seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, she reflects on the enduring spirit of Christmas and the 100 plus cards she has received. She moved to this village in 1959 after a long NYC teaching career and regrets posing for photos while hoping to thank well wishers.
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Santa Claus
Santa
James
North
Chatham
N.Y
Virginia O'Hanlon Douglas
Holly Land
New York Sun
Francis P. Church
Virginia
Robert Temple
Albany
New York City
Douglas
Christmas Eve Church Activities and Services
On Christmas Eve the Senior MYF will present a play at 10 30 p m at the Methodist church. Both Senior and Junior MYF will carol at 9 p m and return for warm refreshments at 10 p m. Midnight service with Rev John Dame at 11 15 p m. Christmas Day service at John's by the Sea 9 30 a m with Holy Eucharist and carols led by Rev Harold McEwain. Parish party at 6 p m Saturday after Christmas with games and refreshments.
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John Dame
John's-by-the-Sea
St. John Street
Harold McEwain
Old Orchard Beach MRS Names Wight’s Successor
Donald Shorey has accepted a civil service musical director position in Texas directing and producing military musical programs for the Armed Forces. He starts Jan 1 and leaves Dec 27. Shorey, a graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School, studied music with Mrs. Antonio Boisvert. C Fayette Staples Post, American Legion, will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., with supper at 6:30 p.m.
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Donald Shorey
Civil Service
Texas
Old Orchard Beach High School
Antonio Boisvert C. Fayette Staples Post
American Legion
Pineland Visit by Beach Rainbow Entains Old Orchard Beach group
Old Orchard Beach Assembly of the Rainbow visited Pineland Saturday with a bus party to entertain children. The program included a short play a Santa Claus visit candy and gifts. Linda Sprague impersonated Santa Claus.
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Old Orchard Beach
Order of the Rainbow
Pineland
Santa Claus
Ruth Randall
Joanna Hanson
Geraldine Durrant
Nancy Cyphers
Linda Sprague
Holly Douglass
Karen Teravainen
Christine Teravainen
Priscille Nowell
Susann
Sherry Witham
Judy Sprague
Deborah Plowman
Linda
Ogunquit Woman Becomes Citizen
PORTLAND In a short special session of naturalization court with U S District Court Judge Edward T. Giguroux presiding three persons were admitted to American citizenship yesterday. They were Francisco Ballad Burila, Portland, and Saturnino Villianueva Jarina, Westbrook, both former Philippine citizens now serving with the Coast Guard, and Ursula Lucie Tufts of Ogunquit. Mrs Tufts is the wife of a service man and she was formerly a German citizen.
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Portland
Naturalization Court
U. S. District Court
Edward T. Gigroux
Francisco Ballad Burila
Saturnino Villianueva Jarina
Westbrook
Coast Guard
Ursula Lucie Tufts
Ogunquit
Mira Leads 49ers To Win In First Start
In his first quarterback start rookie George Mira directed the San Francisco 49ers to a victory over the Green Bay Packers. He completed 10 of 17 passes without throwing an interception.
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George Mira
San Francisco 49Ers
Green Bay Packers
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