Origin of the Christmas tree a long standing tale
The article surveys legends of Saint Boniface and other origins for the Christmas tree, noting claims from France Scandinavia and Germany. It traces decor traditions to Alsace circa 1605 and highlights the Christmas tree as a large profitable business with over 111 million electric bulbs sold annually in America.
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St. Boniface
Germany
Thor
Donald Bond
University of Chica__ go
France
Scandinavia
Egypt
England
Bethlehem
Ito
United States
Christmaas
Alsace
America
Drying of Foods Is Big Aid to Allies
Chicago report on how Yankee ingenuity lets AMA ship concentrated foods to Allies. Tom G. Stitts explains dried eggs powdered milk and canned meats reduce shipping space and help front line and civilian populations from the Caucasus to Malta and Gibraltar via Red Cross cooperation.
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Chicago
United States
United Nations
Tom G. Stitts
Dairy and Poultry Branch
Argicultural Marketing Administration
National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
Stitts
Agricultural Marketing Administration
Caucasus
Bryank
Leningrad
Gibraltar
Malta
Colombo
Freetown
Darwin
Jugoslav
AMA
International
Red Cross
Ohio's Burbank grows lemons on orange tree in Carrollton
Carrollton resident Elmer E. Slates known as the Burbank of Carrollton cultivates fruit experiments in his yard. His tree bears 16 varieties with lemons on an orange tree and navels on sour oranges learned during a Florida visit. Reports say all grafts and fruiting are progressing well.
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Ohio
Chocolate Candy Helps Belgian Flee From Nazis
A Belgian air force officer recalls using a chocolate bar to aid his escape from Germany. Seated in a railway carriage, he hid behind a German newspaper when a German girl shared the confections. The gesture enabled him to pass customs and reach Belgium.
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London
Eve
Garden of Eden
Germany
Belgium
Chinese Children Fold Hands Before Opening Gifts
Chinese children begin Christmas day by folding their hands and wishing each other a good day before opening any presents. The text notes that Chinese have adopted American Christmas customs.
Kitten Mascot Returns After Plane Crate Voyage
A six month old kitten once mascot for Curtiss P 40 plane assemblers in Buffalo traveled in a packing crate to the South Pacific two months ago. The crate was opened and the cat named Tommy resumed his mascot duties after surviving by licking grease from the plane parts.
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Buffalo
N. Y
South Pacific
Tommy
Junior Howe and Father Enlist Together in Army
George T. Howe Jr. and his 45 year old father were inducted into the army together. The son joked about becoming his father's corporal while the elder Howe quipped about wishing he were younger to join the navy. Grandfather, 68, lives with them and expresses delight at the enlistment.
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Pop
Army New York
George T. Howe Jr
Army
Grandpop
George T. Howe
Navy
Needed Solitude and Society in the Imagination
The quote argues solitude is essential to imagination just as society aids character. James Russell Lowell emphasizes balance between inner retreat and external influence for moral and creative development.
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James Russel Lowell
Sudbury ARC Roll Bandages One Day a Week
An active Sudbury Red Cross group, connected to the Sudbury Chapter, meets weekly to roll and prepare bandages for shipment to Red Cross relief efforts. Last week the volunteers gathered at Mrs. George Hill’s Peckham Road home for a full day of work.
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Sudbury
American Red Cross
Red Cross
George Hill
Peckham Road
Sudbury Resident Returns After Visit Then Enlists
Mrs Leopold Nies who visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Vivian A Fletcher of Northcote Lodge returned to Townsend. Richard Johns son of Mr and Mrs Richard O Johns of Maynard Road is now at the W U Army Air Field Camp Shaw South Carolina. Dick, his schoolmates at Sudbury High called him, had the grippe for a few days caused likely by climate change. He is now in good shape and likes the work and life at the camp.
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Leopold Nies
Vivian ‘A. Fletcher
Northcote ‘Lodge
Hda
Townsend
Richard Johns
Richard O. Johns
Maynard Road
WU. S. Army Air Field
Camp Shaw
Sumpter
South Carolina
Sudbury High
Gun Is Better Than Bond for This Man
A selective service board in Columbia South Carolina did not consider a $50 war bond important. A man argued he should be classified 3-A because he was buying a $50 war bond on an installment plan and also buying defense bonds. He is now 1-A.
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Columbia
S. C
Selective Service Board
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