All Set for a New Year
A reflection on starting fresh with the New Year as a designated time to make changes. The author notes the appeal of a fresh start after holiday hustle and busyness, especially for women who reorganize routines.
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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1965
Page
9
A reflection on starting fresh with the New Year as a designated time to make changes. The author notes the appeal of a fresh start after holiday hustle and busyness, especially for women who reorganize routines.
In a 1960 context the piece links low education among arm laborers with rural poverty, urging action from the Labor Department to enforce child labor laws and keep youths in school. It also offers New Year reflections on changing habits, family support, and social harmony as a path to better life. N. D. Wilcox of The Elysian Enterprise signs off.
Stop for signs or signals on ice with care. Do not rush a start as wheels may spin. If you doubt a safe exit, wait and avoid pulling out. Others may have difficulty stopping as well.
A nostalgic piece describes bayberry candles mistletoe and Santa traditions, the Christmas tree rituals and seasonal decorations. The author recalls snowfall and family celebrations, notes the pagan origins of mistletoe, and ends with hopes for peace and prosperity in 1966 and personal resolutions.
Ethel Harrington vows to open mind ears and heart to distant worlds. She aims to see beauty and suffering beyond her own life and to reach out with gentle help across fragile strands of hope.
A historical note describes 1873 revival conversions at Mecklenburg M E Church aided by the Trumansburg Praying Band. It recounts 1887 sidewalk brawl arising from old grudges and drunken revelry, and 1887 sleigh rides with Mr. R H Stone’s four horse team. It also mentions year end 1919 traffic records at Barber's Corners and promotes New Eyes for the Needy, Inc. inviting readers to collect discarded eyeglasses and jewelry.
The letter discusses the holiday season prompting giving to loved ones and charity. It notes many people wish to donate but cannot afford the outlay at Christmas time.
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