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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1947
Page
10
The bringing in of the yule log began in medieval England during the Christmas feast. The log's burning symbolized the festive meal, destroying old hatreds and envy, and promoting peace on earth and goodwill toward men for the season and the year ahead.
Home experts outline five guiding points for choosing playthings. Safety, cleanliness, construction, versatility, and variety determine value beyond price.
The piece collects light holiday anecdotes including a girl thanking Santa for a pin cushion with a quip about not wanting it much and a clergyman recovering a purse with a quip about prayers. It also recalls a boy answering a questionnaire with God, a Scotsman with Christmas spirits, and a child declaring any smell or sound at table is hers.
A list of holiday greetings in multiple languages including Czech Dutch Finnish French German Greek Italian Norwegian Polish Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish and Chinese. The phrases vary but share the cheerful season message and cultural flavor.
A traditional carol recounts three wise men traveling from afar guided by a glorious star. They seek the Messiah and arrive to lay at his feet gifts of gold and incense sweet.
Psychologists say color affects mood and body beyond liking. Red excites, blue can depress in large amounts, yellow feels warm and happy, and careful color planning by homemakers can quiet or stimulate, influence appetite, and impact well being.
Tourists who were treated courteously say they will stop in Clare again. Local officials note positive visitor experiences and aim to boost hospitality for future trips.
Mrs. Annalee Shea hosted the Merry Mixers Home Extension Group on Tuesday evening December 16. Mrs. Berman Reid and Mrs. William Walker discussed the latest finishes in cotton. A new member, Mrs. Zeltz, was welcomed, with Mrs. Murphy present. Next meeting January 12 at Mrs. James McGuire’s home.
The Benefit Auxiliary met at Mrs. John Bouchey's home on December 17 for a pot luck birthday and Christmas dinner. A brief business meeting followed and Christmas gifts were exchanged. Members spent the rest of the time making quilt blocks. next meeting set for December 31 at Mrs. G. C. D. Harvey's home.
The Clara Theta Rho Girls Club met at the 1.0.C.F. hall on December 18 with many in attendance. They planned the installation of new officers for January 2 and held a January 1 drill practice and pot luck supper. A December 26 travel party was announced with invited guests, and gifts were exchanged at the close.
Twenty five Rebekahs met in the I O C F Hall Tuesday evening with Eva Nowlen presiding. Reports from committees were given and January appointments made. Eva Schlafley read a birthday poem for Fannie Schultz and announced a post session treat. Jello and cake were served afterward.
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