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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1939

Page

3

U S Moves to Boost Shipping Amid Finland Crisis

Secretary Hull warned Moscow over damages from Finland blockade as U S explores expanding ship use on routes once active by Britain. Joseph Kennedy's London return may influence policy while a Finnish American Trading Corp backed by 10 million dollars in Export-Import funds signals tougher U S stance.

U. S State Department Europe Joseph P. Kennedy London Russia Finland Cordell Hull Moscow America Joe Kennedy Roosevelt Jesse Jones

League of Nations Debate on Russia and Ouster

Fragmented notes show a debate on acting against Russia with unani mous assembly votes. Italy and Germany are referenced as lost, while the discussion centers on speaking in the assembly rather than the council to oust Russia. Striking sentiment for the ouster remains unclear.

Russia Finland Italy Germany

Know Your MesssP Perfect Score Review

A cryptic note discusses scoring for a messsP system with a perfect score of twenty and a threshold above sixty. It emphasizes acceptable accuracy and consistency in applying the scoring method.

The Child And The Kingdom Lesson Text Theme

A fragmented religious sermon excerpt links Christmas to the Christ child and salvation. It discusses the virgin birth, the divinity of Jesus, and moral responsibility in family life, urging repentance and a proper example for children within the home.

Beth- Lehem God Man Christ Scriptures Jesus Christ Our Lord Jesus

Agriculture group closes meeting on tax measures cited

The agriculture organization wraps its annual convention proposing tax measures to reduce parity gaps between farm prices and other costs. Secretary of Agriculture signals support for amending the general sales tax framework to aid farmers during the adjustment.

Secretary of Agriculture

Fisk Rubber Directors Transfer Firm to U S Rubber

At Chicopee Falls Massachusetts directors of Fisk Rubber corporation transfer their firm to the U S Rubber company. The move consolidates operations and signals a major industry realignment in the region.

Chicopee Falls Mass Fisk Rubber Corporation U. S. Rubber Company

Rebecca Aids Bethlehem Stranger In Stable Miracle

In a Jerusalem outskirts scene Rebecca helps a weary young wife Mary and her husband Joseph in a Bethlehem stable. A newborn Jesus smiles, and Rebecca feels touched by the miracle as light from a guiding star fills the courtyard. The couple expresses gratitude for the kindness shown.

Jerusalem Bethlehem Jeremiah Becca Rebecca Mary Ephraim’s Vineyard Joseph Jesus

Childermass Day Legend Warns Against Marrying Or Beginning Work

The text warns against wedding, starting new jobs, or donning new attire on the day after Christmas, citing Childermass for its ill omen. It recalls the slaughter of the Holy Innocents and legends of children being whipped to impress the Nativity tale, noting Edward IV's coronation was delayed to avoid the date.

Childermass Herod Mar England Edward IV

Santa Claus Visits White House for 139th Time

The article recalls Kris Kringle’s 139th Christmas call at the White House dating to 1800 when President Adams’s granddaughter Suzannah welcomed him. It notes the early rough rooms versus today’s festive halls and the tradition of presidents sharing Christmas with their families.

Washington Santa Claus White House Kris Kringle Suzannah John Adams Massachusetts

Christmas Tree Use In Winter Warmer Shelter For Birds

State college notes fir trees serve as bird stations and cozy shelter on frosty nights. Suet ties to branches. Trees protect climbing plants or mulch low-growing bulbs. Northern beekeepers use them as windbreaks during winter.

State College

Santa Faith Lives On In New York Educator

Dr Laura Virginia Douglas assistant principal in an east side New York school recalls the New York Sun editorial answering Virginia’s belief in Santa Claus. Now grown and a mother herself she will play Santa for her daughter. She believes in nurturing faith over material gifts and plans to let a child discover Santa’s spirit gradually.

The New York Sun Virginia Santa New York Laura Virginia Douglas Santa Claus Douglas the Sun

Yule Flower Named Representatives From 1821 To 1825

A historical note mentions a plant brought back from Milexico shaping a name now known. The unnamed representative’s link to the Yule Flower marks his lasting relevance to a period spanning 1821 through 1825.

Milexico

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