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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1972
Page
12
Trumbulls end of year reflection recalls Christmas traditions from prior decades before commercialization. Historian Lydia Sears shares a World War II era mood piece and invites readers to add their family memories of Santa Claus, decorations, meals, and gifts.
The narrator recalls a heartfelt Christmas when relatives gathered at the family farm. Father and Mother return home with eight guests overnight and six more for the day. Grandfather Godfrey and Grandmother Mary help with supplies as relatives travel by train, wagon, and sleigh to share meals, gifts, and stories in a season of old home week.
Main Street Trumansburg public warning urges motorists to share care with school traffic. Students walk three to five abreast on snow cover, throwing snowballs and risking accidents. Citizens urge parents to direct children to sidewalks to avoid loss of life or serious injuries.
A homey holiday feature collects candy and baking ideas including chocolate caramels with cream, spiced nuts, coffee liqueur, buttermilk nut bread, and a penuche glaze. It offers quantities, pan sizes, and storage tips, plus gift-wrapping suggestions.
Postmaster John Snedeker explains the St Lucy legend tied to a Christmas stamp. The tale centers on a Sicilian saint from the third century who refused a pagan marriage, aided her sick mother, and was martyred. Luciadagem is celebrated in Sweden with processions and candles.
Leo J. Gangl advises veterans with GI conventional or mobile home loan difficulties to inform lenders and avoid new borrowings. Discuss plans to catch up and seek assistance. failure to cooperate may lead to foreclosure and hurt credit. Contact local NYS Division of Veterans Affairs counseling centers in Ithaca and Seneca County for help.
In TRUMANSBURG the Ulysses Philomathic Library hosts a story hour for Nursery School through second grade in the Children's Room Saturday December 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. Edward Miller urges Medicare claim deadlines for Oct 1 1970 to Dec 31 1971 by Dec 31 1972. The Tompkins County job data show September employment at 37 200 with 1 600 unemployed, while Social Security disability guidance urges prompt claims and visits to the Terrace Hill Ithaca office.
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