Bethlehem Observes Five Christmases Amid Faction Debate
In Bethlehem, three rival Christian rites mark Christmas on different dates. Catholics and Protestants follow December 25, Greek Orthodox Ethiopian and others celebrate January 18, while Armenians use unique calendars. The city tolls honor all rites, preserving the Nativity site through centuries of change. Jordanian officials heightened Western Christmas interest as tourism grows.
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Miss Kreiger Weds Elmer Brattain in Clarksburg
Miss Mickey Kreiger daughter of Herman Krieger and the late Mrs Krieger married Elmer Wil Brattain son of Mr and Mrs Ployd Brattain of Shelbyville Indiana at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Wallace on Highway 63 north before relatives and close friends. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev William Wallenberg near a fireplace decorated with flowers. Attendants were Miss Bernie Krieger and Mr Vinson L Dixon. Reception helpers included Miss Macy Yarnell Miss Dorothy Weavers Miss Mary E Schmutz Miss Anna Maye Hahn Miss Sue Brattain Mrs Richard Wallace and Mrs Vinson Dixon. Mrs Brattain formerly worked at Becker's Market and Brattain recently was discharged from the Army and is now with Chrysler Corp near Indianapolis. They will live in Shelbyville Indiana. Out of town guests were attending.
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Prairie Home Holiday Gatherings Reported in Prairie Home
Prairie Home residents and guests marking Thanksgiving with extended family and friends from nearby towns including Grant City Jamestown California Missouri Lone Elm Warre nsburg Raytown Jamestown and others. The notices list spouses children and visiting relatives across multiple households.
Christmas mailing likely to remain late in 1980
Detroit AP reports Chris Martin, 69, a veteran mailman of 41 years, comments on the ongoing postal delays. He notes the "Mail early for Christmas" sign and predicts that people will again be late in 1980, joking that delays date back to 1911 and 1853. He then retires from service.
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Chris “Martin
Motorists Not Hurt In Auto Accidents
The State Highway Patrol reported two traffic incidents near Osage and Moniteau Counties. A 70-year-old driver, Robert Barnhart, escaped serious injury after his truck rolled several times on Highway 50 East while reaching for a scrap of paper. damage about 550. Later, two vehicles collided on Highway 50 West near the county line, causing about 1,100 in damage. John Pourcillie’s car and Cecil Hayes’s vehicle were involved with Hayes cited for careless and reckless driving.
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Legion Officials Attend Freeburg Post Dinner
Kansas City state commander James Kerrigan joined department adjutant James S. Whitfield and district commander Roy Carver at a Freeburg post dinner. Kerrigan stressed Legion membership value while Whitfield cited current enrollment. the post already has 88 members signed for next year, up from 105 last year. Mrs Kerrigan and Mrs Carver accompanied their husbands.
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Drought Threatens St Louis as November Stays Desiccated
The November drought in St Louis ranks as the driest in four years and second driest in 33, with total rainfall at 0.8 inches. Government meteorologist Harry F Wahlgren notes December could still fall short of average, leaving an ongoing water shortage despite potential rain.
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Burglary Attempts Made in City Home Of Brattains
Shelbyville residents Mr and Mrs Floyd Brattain and daughter Sue faced burglary fear as intruders probed their home in the city. In St Louis a delivery strike by Teamsters Local 709 was averted with a two year contract between the union and Associated Retailers, yielding wage gains and retroactive pay.
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St.Louis
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Ees
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Intruder Breaks Window and Returns, Bloodsmeared Towel Found
A resident reported two break‑ins at Eldon household last weekend. She noted a window was moved to gain entry on the first visit and that a second intrusion left a blood smeared towel in the bathroom, suggesting an injury to the intruder.
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Local Chamber Announces December Contest Deadline
Jefferson City daily notes a December 19 deadline for an entry contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Charles J. Mueller chairs the committee. awards will be announced on a special radio program to aired on KWOS after the contest. Details of the program are not yet disclosed.
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Charles ‘J. Mueller
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