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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1952
Page
40
A nostalgic look at Auld Lang Syne credits Burns with its immortality while noting its origins predate him and possibly tie to Sir Robert Aytoun. The piece reflects on how the song embodies longing for the past as New Year bells ring and humanity hopes for a brighter future.
A records list annual Lions Program dates with names and cities. Entries include International Lions President Herbert Perry of Carrizo Springs in 1947, John Ben Shepard of Gladewater in 1948, Rev C Ellis Nelson of Austin in 1949, Dr Blake Smith of Austin in 1950, Rev Charles A Summers of Austin in 1951, and Dr Andrew Edington of Kerrville in 1952.
Mary Muir, facing inventory at a Riverdale store, contemplates a Chicago New Year trip with friends but resists for duty. Exiting the doorway, she reunites with Andrew Latham, her Korea-absent high school sweetheart, who returns for four days with a New Year proposal.
Nan Raymond a lonely night nurse at Ridgedale's ten bed hospital consoles Mrs. Smith as the elderly patient binds a visit from her grandson Algernon. A plan forms for Christmas Eve dinner at the hotel sparking a shared holiday warmth between nurse and visitors.
Egypt ians made dolls and phonograph dolls among many types as lists of playthings expand and children keep a place for dolls in Christmases and childhood.
St Nicholas, once bishop of Myra, is said to be buried in Bari Italy after Italian sailors moved his body from Myra in 1087. Bari became a pilgrimage site as legends spread of miracles including curing ailments and saving three girls by gold coins. The tale ties St Nicholas to Santa Claus and gift giving in New York Dutch lore.
A Christmas Eve legend describes the Christ Child wandering the earth seeking kind, thoughtful people with loving hearts. Lighted candles in windows signal those deserving and ensure He does not stumble as He visits every castle and hut despite rough roads.
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