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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
9
Dr Edwin Wyle urges readiness for Christ's coming through faithful daily work. Faithfulness, watchfulness, and service to the needy define readiness, not idle speculation or Gospel words alone. The message echoes Matthew 24 on judgment for acts of mercy to the least, urging faithful stewardship and prayer.
Financial and commodity exchanges in the United States Canada and Great Britain will be closed on Christmas Day. Some markets in New York Chicago and New Orleans will halt trading around midday the day before. The New York Produce Exchange will end at noon Tuesday. Chicago grain and New Orleans cotton exchanges will ring the final bell at 1 p.m. EST.
Dr Adrian Gibbs recalls how the Ridge Building elevator helps busy workers climb Ninth Street hill in a town with cable cars replaced, praising its quiet health service. He notes the forgotten kindness of the elevator operator and muses on Christmas goodwill.
Baltimore reporter John F. Chandler recalls visiting a department store on Christmas Eve to confirm the reality of Santa Claus. He describes children of varying means eagerly speaking with a stocky mall Santa, noting the mix of well dressed and needy kids and the spectacle of the season.
Milos Thompson reports London shoppers carrying on with Christmas buying despite air raids. Oxford Street and Knightsbridge display bright windows while plate glass is scarce, as stores keep goods like silver, china, and woolen textiles on sale. Shopping continues in shelters and basements with adjusted hours to allow swift access to safety.
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