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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1958
Page
3
The piece recalls the recurring wish for an old fashioned Christmas while noting the holiday’s enduring meaning. It contrasts historic concerns over commercialization with present celebration, asserting Christmas remains centered on the Birth of Christ and the spirit of redemption despite modernization and material gifts.
A Christmas tale traces Rudolph from 1888 as a Montgomery Ward promo reindeer with a glowing nose. Johnny Marks wrote the song. Gene Autry’s 1949 recording sold 2,000,000 copies, inspiring many versions and 16 recordings last year by varied artists.
Jeannette Lee traces Christmas symbols to a mix of legends from Arabia, Scandinavia, and Germany. Luther popularized the indoor tree in the 1500s, while many decorations originate from diverse global traditions used in greeting cards and festive designs.
A Christmas essay argues the holiday boosts global welfare economically as toy and gift production provides jobs. It suggests giving should remain central, noting Christmas has endured wars and chaos while preserving family joy and childhood happiness.
The District Court of Teton County Montana announces a sheriff sale of real property in Chateau. Bids due by December 18 1958 at 8 PM with 10 percent cash or certified funds and balance due within 10 days after bid acceptance. Entire block appraised at 12000 dollars with bids sealed to Wm F Olsen Clerk School District No 1.
In Shelby Montana on December 3 1958 Judge W M Black presided an order fixes 1959 terms of court for Teton Pondera Glacier and Toole counties with dates listed for each month January through December. The notice appears with public bids from Orale School District No 1 Teton County for old grade school lots in Choteau.
Notice to contractors seeks sealed proposals by December 18 1958 for about 330 feet of sewer line across Block Eight Original Townsite to Chateau Montana. Plans at the Clerk of the School Board office bids require 10 percent certified cashier check. district may reject any bid.
The article surveys Santa’s annual task as he reads thousands of letters from children. Requests range from bicycles and dolls to race cars and even a Bengal tiger, with Santa explaining some wishes are out of reach yet promising to explain differences in limits.
The article recounts Saint Nicholas of Myra as a model of virtue and piety. It tells a legend where he revived two boys killed by a robber innkeeper on a journey to Athens and compelled the killer to confess to authorities.
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