Christmas Cheer From The Independent editor
The Scotsman’s Christmas card from Editor W. E. Kalbfliesch thanks friends for support during his eight week term at The Independent and urges readers to embrace Christmas spirit. He laments local Yuletide decorations in Corona, recalls Christmas ideals, and wishes a merry season plus a prosperous New Year. Kalbfliesch heads to Tulare for a week’s vacation after Christmas.
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Santa Claus Is Coming Holiday Song Card
A festive verse celebrates Santa Claus arriving with bells and merriment. It notes children singing and family members sharing joy as the holiday spirit fills hearts, inviting all to join in merry Christmas cheer.
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Perkins Urges Strike Settlement In Washington Telegram
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins sent a telegram to seven striking unions urging prompt settlement of the strike saying the public interest demands an early negotiated settlement.
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Arthur Lee Wins Carrier Contest At The Independent
The eighth annual Carrier Boy's contest ended at 6 p.m. Wednesday with Arthur Lee in first place and a $25 cash prize. Richard Fitch took second with $10 plus commissions, while Keith Hicks narrowly beat Arthur James for third, earning a token prize. Other carriers listed include Ralph Covington, Richart Stutsman, Frank Justis and Charles Bell as of the close of the period from November 30 to December 23. Forty-one new subscriptions were turned in, showing The Independent's growing reach and thanks go to all who supported the contest.
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Christmas Greeting from the Church
A church notices seasonal greetings from Madeline Sweeney Miller at Bethlehem, inviting congregants to a heartfelt Christmas message. The piece emphasizes Christ’s birth as God’s gift and extends well wishes for the New Year.
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Wise Men and the Nativity What Christmas Means to Believers
A church article reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ and the varied responses of those who encountered the Nativity. It notes Mary’s miracle, the shepherds’ recognition, angels' proclamation, and the innkeeper’s indifference, warning against reducing Christmas to commerce.
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Christmas reflection from First Congregational Church
The sermon ponders Christmas spirit and daily life quoting Puddnhead Wilson and calendar jests. It contrasts April 1 and December 25 with insights on kindness and fellowship, wishing a Merry Christmas and faith to strengthen beyond the holidays.
Brite Brothers Enter Folsom Prison
John and Coke Brite, convicted of the Horse Creek slaying, entered Folsom Prison as convicts 20661 and 20662. They arrived at 10:30 am and cooperated with fingerprinting photographs and reception procedures.
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Belgium Approves 1987 Military Service Bill
The Chamber of Deputies in Brussels approved a bill to enlist 84,000 men for military service in 1987 in line with defense budgets introduced earlier this month.
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Christmas at St. John's Episcopal Church
The article reflects on Christmas as both a home feast and a religious duty, urging readers to focus on love and charitable acts, while inviting attendance to services at St. John’s Church at 7:30 and 10 am. It contrasts old church traditions with modern observance and emphasizes peace, God's kingdom, and unity among believers.
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Christmas Meaning Depends On Our Attitude At The Time
Reverend H C Taylor speaks at First Methodist Church about how the meaning of Christmas shifts with personal attitude toward the event. The message cautions against speculative readings and invites reflection on the true significance of the season as the article continues on page four.
Urge Protection of American Residents In Western Province
Telegram from United States Fribagsy to General Ebesth Chung, governor of Wansi province, requests no protection for American residents and urges evacuation plans for Americans in Ching Yates area near Shenusio.
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Pope Pius XI Broadcasts Christmas Appeal From Sick Bed
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI delivering a Christmas message via microphone from his sick bed. The ailing pontiff urged world peace, condemned communism, and called for an end to the Spanish Civil War.
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Masons Install New Officers
The annual installation of officers was held Wednesday evening in the Masonic temple. Worshipful Stanley Chapman of Sullerton lodge served as installing officer and Worshipful Oakley Morton of Evergreen lodge as master of ceremonies. William Eli Loranger was installed as Worshipful Master with Isom Henry Hall Milan Wesley Burger Jed Elwyn Snedecor Charles Mitteain Seville Luther Patton Jack Lorance Crandall Harry Lloyd Whaley Rouby Charles Sullivant Leo Edgar Thomas Webb Lewis Crandaugh Fred Szabo Emet Alfred Boylan and others named in the new lineup.
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Roosevelt Plans Xmas Celebration
President Roosevelt, buoyed by economic gains, begins a White House Christmas marked by family reunions and national recovery. He plans to cross Pennsylvania Avenue to Lafayette Park for the tree lighting and a brief Christmas message.
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Christmas Party Brings Joy to Children in York
The Rotary and Lions clubs hosted their annual Christmas party at Hotel Kinney for Yale district children. Santa distributed gifts, paper hats and treats while high school musicians provided music. Members without children donated to the crippled children's fund as a call to generosity next year.
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Rebels Shell Center of Madrid Amid Civil War Fire
Rebel forces bombarded central Madrid ending a Christmas lull. Five shells hit in under half an hour including Plaza del Carmen and Mayor street areas. The siege of Burgos has begun with heavy casualties.
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Stocks and bonds rise on light preholiday volume
Stocks bonds and commodities advance as trading shrinks to pre holiday levels. Detroit strike chatter strengthens demand for automotive shares with Chrysler rising over two points and GM Nash Auburn making smaller gains. Railroads show more activity prompting traders to commit elsewhere.
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Lloyd George condemns shabby treatment of King Edward VIII
A message from Britain’s wartime premier David Lloyd George condemns the shabby treatment of former King Edward VIII. The statement appears on the front pages of the afternoon papers in London.
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