Birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem Story Told
The Nativity recounts Mary and Joseph in a manger in Bethlehem with Jesus, shepherds witnessing the heavenly host, and the shepherds spreading the news while Mary ponders these events in her heart. The scene ends with reflections on peace and goodwill and a brief odd note about international amity and cocktails at the United Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Christ the Lord
Bethlehem
Mary
Joseph
God
Asia conference undercuts but unites press men
The second Asian conference of the International Press Institute gathers about 100 journalists from 19 countries in Ceylon. Differences and language hurdles nearly fracture a key resolution, but after long debate an English proposal yields a compromise, highlighting tension and eventual solidarity among diverse press voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy
Ceylon
International Press Institute
Christmas memories and local notices from Chanute
Selections from Chanute papers recount Christmas scenes from twenty five and fifty years ago. A track fire in St Paul James McKinney is noted alongside letters from children and holiday wishes. Local social news covers gifts, travels, and family gatherings with business moves and court filings.
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St. Paul
James McKinney
Salvation Army
Army Hall
J. A. Franklin
James T. Smith
Erie
Crane Co
Kansas City
Chanute
J. K. Soults
The Day Before Christmas Parade Gem of 1930s Fete
The Day Before Christmas Parade features Santa on an elephant, elves on quarter horses, Spanish American children with pinatas, firecrackers, dancing girls, and oil well decorated floats. Celebrities like Bing Crosby Bob Hope and Marilyn Monroe are mentioned amid festive revelry and local humor.
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E. Lawson
South
Santa Claus
Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
George Gobel
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn
Regulation Parade Ends With Santa and Saddle Club
The observed parade on Tuesday featured a Marilyn lookalike and a nontraditional lineup without ancient motor cars. City street sweepers followed the procession with the saddle club in a rear-guard position while Santa Claus wished everyone a merry Christmas.
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Saddle Club
Bridegrooms Learn Marriage a Lifelong Sentence
A Sunday school teacher’s lesson on marriage underscores that union is a life sentence built of many words as grooms from last June face the enduring commitment.
Fragments from a brittle column of local humor and travel notes
A jagged collection of bits includes a child’s quip about God in the bathroom, a stranger stranded in the Deep South with a bystander’s aid, price shocks on essentials, a terse exchange about an apology after a push, and a playful misfit mockery of spinsterhood in a light local Gazette item.
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Deep South
Christmas in Africa Brings Homey Feel to U S Troops
In Morocco and surrounding bases, American soldiers adapt to desert life with Christmas displays and traditions. From Wheelus Air Base in Tripoli to Nouasseur, barracks compete with holiday decor as troops, distant from home, celebrate with church services and pageants. Home-style turkey dinners vary by location, costing 70 cents off base or free on base.
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Nouasseur
Morocco
Africa
Washington
Wichita
Shreveport
San Bernardino
Wheelus Air Base
Tripoli
Nouasseur Air Base
Santa Claus
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Santa
Bob Hanggstrom
Hoboken
N. J
Walt Hyzer
Philadelphia
Times Square
Greenland
Harmon Air Force Base
Newfoundland
Arctic
Azores
Eugene Schayer
Chicago
Christ
Joseph
Mary
Bethlehem
Desert
Jesus
Dr Crane explains Christmas origins and pagan links
In a Q A style piece Dr George Crane discusses why December 25 is celebrated as Christ's birth, noting Liberius and early church adaptations of pagan customs. He cites evergreen trees, Yule logs, Santa Claus, and the Unknown God inscription as examples, and explains Friday fish, pork veto, and the spread of Christmas cards. He invites readers to request booklets via Hopkins Syndicate.
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George W. Crane
Case
David J
Jesus
Palestine
Christ
Liberius
Light
Europe
England
America
Turkey
Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
Netherlands
Germany
St. Paul
Athens
Paul
Moses
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph
Crane
Hopkins Syndicate Inc
Mellett
Ind
Humboldt Brick & Tile Christmas Party at Legion Hall
Humboldt Brick and Tile Company employees and retirees gathered Saturday night for a ham and turkey dinner hosted by the company at the Legion hall. Norman Neptune organized the evening’s events with help from Margaret Neptuge and Marjory Hawver. Entertainment included the Bath brothers with Kenneth Bath on electric steel guitar and song performances.
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Humboldt Brick & Tile Company
Legion Hall
Norman Neptune
Margaret Neptuge
Marjory Hawver
Bath Brothers
Kenneth Bath
Munson Christmas Dinner Attended by Family Allies
The Plains report notes Bill Bath provided piano along with games during a Christmas gathering at the Edmore home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Munson. Guests from Humboldt Bronson Lavonburg Independence Raytown and Elsino re joined the family, receiving turkey or ham as thanks for loyal service to the company. Local relatives and visitors from Moran joined in the afternoon.
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A. G. Nelson
Chanute
Kenneth W. Wright
Kenneth Jr
Richard
O. D. Nelson
Leif R. Nelson
Carl Nelson
Homer Nelson
Andrew Nelson
the Plains
Bill Bath
Robert A. Finney
Finney
Munson
Earl Munson
Edmore
Humboldt
Bronson
Lavonburg
Independence
Raytown
Elsinore
Sharon
Ernest Johnson
Harold Breshears
Carol
Mike Thompson
Dave Munson
Bro
Minnie Munson
Chanute Tribune December 24 1957 front page details
The Chanute Tribune lists publication details for December 24 1957 including staff Ernest W Johnson editor James E K Sheridan advertising manager and publishing company. It notes rights to AP news and various subscription rates for Wilson and Woodson counties and outside counties.
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The
Chanute Tribune
Highland
Chanute
Kas
Wy Timesett
Ichanute Publishing Company
Ernest W Johnson
James EK. Sheridan
Mgr
Wilson and Woodson
Christmas Visitors Reach Eureka Area For Holidays
Mr and Mrs R D Huffington of Eureka visit to spend Christmas with their children and grandchildren. Mr and Mrs William K Lockhart and daughter Carol of Pitts burgh arrive to stay with his mother Mrs Clara Lockhart and sister Mrs Paul Hoskin. The Rev Ruth Campbell left to spend Christmas with relatives at Peabody.
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R. D. Huffington
Eureka
William K. Lockhart
Carol
Pittsburgh
Clara Lockhart
Paul Hoskin
Television Schedule Highlights and Time List
A dense listing of daily programs across stations with times for Annie Oakley Life with Elizabeth Captain David Brief and more. Includes Matinee Theatre Studio Kitchen Hallmark shows and late night game and soap episodes with references to numerous titles and times.
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Annie Oakley
Phil Silvers
Elizabeth
Meet McGraw
David Brief
Dave Garro
Art Linkletter
Studio Kitchen
Kit Carson
Santa
Woody Woodpecker
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Agraph
International Amity
United Nations
J.p.h
Rotary
Cross School
Curtis M. Bean
F. L. Burtle
Betty
Florida
Texas
Geo, Hansen
Omawa
Nebraska
Alaska
Willie
Dad
Augusta Gazette
Hlome
Drew Pearson
Pearson
Dr. Crane
Erius
Rome
Robert N. Allen
South Santa Fe
Edward FE. Long
Dr. Long
Erna Long
Sam Long
Jacksonville, Ark
Mrs. Long
Member
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Oshoount
David L. McCune Insurance
S. Steuben
Them
John
Ruth
Melvin
Hugh JR
Hug SR
TRE Television Log
Light of Life
CBS News
Rienour
Arien
Francis
Gary Moore
Arthur Godfrey
Koam-Tv
Kotvy — Channel
Wdaf-Tv
Kode-Tv
Tex & Jinx
Liberace
Garden Gate
Farm News
Ida Lupine
Rae
My Little
Margie
Sergeant Preston
Phog Allen
Doug Edwards
Tie Tae Dough
Preston
Sky King
Jipen Heyne
Geoveho Marx
Harbourmaster
Dragnet
Imax
Wyatt Earp
Playhouse 90
Lux Show
Troxemary Clooney
Harbor Command
Jane Wyman
Men of Annapolis
Patrice Munsel
Highway Patrol
Hoollywood Showtime
O Henry Playhouse
Philco
Pioneer
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