Preacher Becomes Santa in Virginia Store Job
The Rev Wootrow W Hayziemt a Methodist preacher near Washington plays Santa in a department store to fund Christmas for his two children He stands six feet one inch tall aged 35 and works a four hour shift earning a dollar an hour Over time begins next week He plans a sermon Is There a Santa Claus tracing Kris Kringle from St Nicholas to Germany and Scandinavia He says the message is be good to one another Kids ask for trains guns dolls and a talking bed companion The Rev Santa wishes all a Merry Christmas and notes his own children Ronnie seven and Thomas six months will have gifts under the tree
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Washington
Wootrow W. Hayziemt
Senta
Hayzlem
Hite McLean
Senate
Santa
Moker
Hayzileit
Mr. Claus
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Germany
Hayzlett
Santa ‘Calus
Ronnie
Thomas
Record cold wave freezes Yellowstone to 66 below
A frigid February 1933 blast cripples the northern Rocky Mountain region setting the nation’s all time low thermometer reading at 66 degrees below zero in Yellowstone National Park. Snow and wind intensify the bitter freeze as residents brace for dangerously cold conditions statewide.
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United States
Rocky Mountain
Regin
Yellowstone National Park
Grace Flower Shop Opens New Building Thursday
Grace Flower Shop will formally open its new building at the corner of North Wrenn and Howell Streets tomorrow and host open house the rest of the week with prizes including a television set. The one story modern building features upstairs sales, a basement design and storage area with ready made arrangements in the upstairs refrigerator. Grace Flower Shop was founded 20 years ago by Mrs Grace Hayes and, after changes in ownership, relocated to North Main and Washington Streets before constructing the permanent new location to serve the public. Incorporated in 1946 the staff includes Mrs Doris Harris as manager with long involvement, along with Mrs Ruth Kennerly Mrs Beverly Hutchins Edgar Snider Cleveland Rogers and Lee Lanier.
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Grace Flower Shop
Wrenn and
Howell Streets
Grace Hayes
Edgar Snider
Allen Austin, Jr
North Main
Washington Streets
Doris Harris
Ruth Kennerly
Beverly Hutchins
Cleveland Rogers
Lee Lanier
Oregon ranks ninth in size but 32nd in population
Oregon stands ninth by land area yet ranks thirty second by population, highlighting a sparse population relative to its vast geographic footprint. This contrast underscores a wide spread across rural regions and lower population density compared to other states.
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Oregon
Wade Signs To Play In Senior Bowl
MOBILE Alabama Bill Wade of Vanderbilt signed to play for the South in the January 5 Senior Bowl alongside two Vanderbilt linemen. Wade’s accurate tosses helped nearly topple Tennessee last Saturday and he teams with Kentucky’s Babe Parilli for a potent passing combination. Last night the South added Steve Wadiak of South Carolina, a speedy running back.
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Wade
Mobile
Ala
Bill Wade
Vanderbilt
Tennessee
Kentucky
Babe Parilli
South
Steve Wadiak
South Carolina
Palmer Jr. born on father’s birthday in Marion
Paul H. Palmer Jr. was born on his father's birthday and his sister Paula was born on their mother's birthday in Glets, Marion Mass. The family notes the unusual coincidence with the two birthdays shared by parents and children.
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Glets Marion
Mass
Paul H. [Palmer Jr
Paula
Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma
The Cherokee Chocktaw Chickasaw Creek and Seminole tribes in Oklahoma were collectively known as the five civilized tribes reflecting a historic label used in U.S. policy and history.
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Oklahoma
Five Civilized Tribes
Man Is Held On Charge Of Fixing Game
Daniel Lamont a rags to riches figure in horseracing era was arrested on charges of fixing a college basketball game. Police and New York detectives said he bribed ex NYU player Connie Schaff in the NYU Cornell game of January 1. Lamont’s rise included a shoe factory and racing interests after a notable 1948 claim involving a horse named El Mono.
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Altoona
Daniel Larmont
Lamont
New York
Dist. Atty
Frank Hogan
New York University
Cornell
Civil cases settled by compromise in local court
Two civil cases in Superior Court yesterday afternoon ended in compromise. Lee Clifton Cameron, defendant in both, agreed to pay Will E. Jarrell 2000 in damages and 3000 to Nehemiah Smith for separate claims stemming from an automobile collision on the Denton highway. In another matter, Judge Zeb V. Nettles gave Boyd Leonard 15 days to amend his complaint against M and J Finance Company over alleged usurious rates on auto loans. Leonard seeks statutory forfeiture of double interest, or 954.54. Judge Whetties gave defendant 30 days to answer the amended complaint. Earlier, Betty Gibbs Byerly vs. Thomas M. Byerly moved for $200 monthly support, 900 for medical bills, permanent custody, and a voiding of a duress-based legal separation. Late today, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company sued Jenkins Hardware Company of Wilkesboro for a fee for installing a plate glass window, claiming no payment was made.
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Superior Court
Lee Clifton Cameron
Denton
Will E. Jarrell
Cameron
Zeb V. Nettles
Boyd Leonard
M and J Finance Company
Leonard
Whetties
Betty Gibbs Byerly
Thomas M. Byerly
Jenkins Hard Ware Company of
Wilkesboro
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Deaths and Funerals in Local Church Services
Funeral services were held for Julia B Sechrest 91 at Main Street Methodist with Rev W G McFarland and Rev N C Williams officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood cemetery with pallbearers Garland Slack Lloyd Hedgecock Hardy Brookbank Clayton Sechrest Melville Sechrest Gilbert Sechrest and Stafford Hicks. Mrs Sechrest died at her daughter’s home after a declining illness. Corry H Merton of 211 Maple Street will have a 3 30 p m service at Sechrest Funeral Home Weds then be sent to Akron Ohio for further services. Burial beside her husband in Glendale Cemetery. Cletis Wise Cook 37 died in High Point Memorial hospital. services at First Baptist Archdale with multiple pastors. burial in Hopewell cemetery. Surviving relatives listed. The body was placed in the church prior to services.
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Julia B. Sechrest
Main Street Methodist Church
W. G. McFarland
N. C. Williams
Oakwood Cemetery
Garland Slack
Lloyd Hedgecock
Hardy Brookbank
Clayton Sechrest
Melville Sechrest
Gilbert Sechrest
Stafford Hicks
Henry O. Sechrest
J. T. Smith
Main Street
Corry H. Merton
Maple Street
Sechrest
J. P. H. McNatt
Brentwood Presbyterian Church
Akron Ohio
Billow Funeral Home
Glendale
Ais. Merton
Donald C. Merton
Cletis Wise Cook
First Baptist Church of
Archdale
J. W. Allen
James Swinson
Morganton
Joseph Tyson
Lan
G. G. Clinard
Bruce Campbell
Harry Cline
H. W. Swann
E. Mm.barnes
C. E. Sykes
T. R. Hendrix
T. G. Furgerson
Cook
Trinity
Route 2
Dallas, Inc
High Point Memorial Hospital
Blanche Wagoner Cook
B. Cook
Francis White
Tom Allen,Jr
High Point
C. A. Wagoner
Roy Cook
Clarence Cook
Lexington
Gaither
Jamestown
N.Y
Historic Wilder House saved in Plymouth Vermont restoration
The Vermont Historic Sites Commission begins restoring Wilder House in Plymouth where Calvin Coolidge took the presidential oath after Warren G. Harding’s death. The rebuilding aims to preserve a key historic scene and landmark.
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Plymouth
Vermont Historic Sites Commission
Wilder
Calvin Coolidge
Warren G. Harding
Radio Time Zone Adjustments for Stations
Eastern standard times determine schedule while central, mountain, and other zones adjust by one hour. Stations may change relay times to fit local schedules but last minute changes are not included.
Evening Radio and TV Schedule Highlights
A dense listing of December 3 broadcasting slots across ABC, CBS, NBC and local stations. Programs include Perry Como, Arthur Godfrey, Great Gildersleeve, Red Skelton, Boxing Bouts, News, Drama and variety shows with multiple time blocks and channels noted.
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Abe-Che
Abe-Mbs-East Kiddles
Abe-Mba
Che
Abe News
Abe Beulah
Ebe
Abe
Mba
Jack Smith
Mbs
Wfmy-Tv
Carolina Calling
Backstage
Kukla
Fran
Ollie
Gun Playhouse
TV Song Shop
Perry Como
Arthur Godfrey
The
Sports Spotlight
Somerset Maugham
WBTY
Charlotte
Kate Smith
Kirby
Howdy Doody
Wild Bill Hickok
Doug Edwards
Buster Heaton
Driving Test Fails When Foot Slips
Joseph A Roland, 68, failed a driving test after a momentary misstep. An inspector watched as he completed turns and stops correctly until a tight turn prompted a failure when he pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing a three-car collision with no injuries.
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Hollywood
Joseph A. Roland
State Department of Motor Vehicles
Roland
Roland IV
Rolland
Prince Show Talent Boston Zimbler Sinfonietta Gift
The Zimbler Sinfonietta in Boston received 42 original compositions from the Maharaja of Porbanhar, via an India gift with a note offering the works for free performance by the ensemble. Josef Zimbler confirmed the package contents and permissions.
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Prince Shows
Boston
First Baptist Church notices list meetings and births
Items from the First Baptist Church include meetings for the Junior Organization Day on December 16 1951 deaconess board gathering and a tent notice. Twin daughters born to Mr and Mrs Frank Rush of High Point Route 3 with mother and babies doing fine. Community groups meet at Bethel Baptist Washington Terrace PTA and local clubs.
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First Baptist Church
First Baptist
Ella Hoovler
Patsy McDaniel
Ethel Hunter
Ida Mae"Lewis
Lola’Hart
Ophelia Corbitt
Grace Yorkley
Annie Pinnix
Minnie Bell Isle
Dorothy Watkins
Messrs
Frank Bright
E. D. Moseley
R. C. Palmer
Luther Kimbrough
Frank Mee Corkle
Bynum Street
Frank Rush
High Point
Mary Dorine
Frankie Maxine
Rush
Mary Alice Greene
Ceder Square
Odd Fellows Hall
Betha Monroe
Bethlehem
Bethel Baptist Church
S. Clup
I. S
S. Club
Laura Harrington
Taylor Street
H. T. Starr
Mars Hill
T. W. Williams
Teen-Agers Jailed For Attempting To Wreck Train
MEMPHIS FBI agents arrested two teenagers on charges of trying to wreck Illinois Central Railroad City of New Orleans near Memphis on Nov 14. One boy was arrested here and another at Adams Tennessee after placing a 35 pound concrete on the main line. a 12-year-old was arrested last week for a similar act. The youths said they wanted to see what would happen.
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Memphis
Adams
Tenn
Winois Central
New Orleans
FBI
Mysterious Concrete Obstruction Detected Before Train Passage
A maintenance man on a motorcar removed a concrete obstruction spotted near the track after declaring the train would be spared from a wreck. The crew noted the incident but reported no derailment or injuries occurred.
Snowy Owl Diet Notes From Texas Fish and Game
The Texas Game and Fish Commission reports that when a snowy owl kills a bird it tears it to pieces before eating. In contrast the owl swallows a mouse whole.
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Texas Game and Fish Commission
Knights and King Arthur Style Furnishings For Sale
If a man's home is really his castle knights are urged to lower the drawbridge and mount their six cylinder steed to collect royal furniture. The sale features round tables and armor plate styled items for any room. See them.
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Donsil Streets
Grace
North Wrenn
Preacher
New Aquida
Og Bs
Chuc
Musterole
Arezing Reile
Stanley
the Diamond and Watch Store
Sara
Nehemiah Smith
Mrs. Corry H. Merton
Hayworth Wesleyan Methodist Church
Newton and
Meadow Sts
H. Gilbert Williams
Collingswood
N. J
W. David Argo
Gastonia, N. C
Sheroff Oil Company
Southern Ave
Richfield Products
Remy
Eckerd's
Rimy- Harris, Jeffs, Anderson
Mann Drug Stores
Guilford
Carpet Craft, Inc
N. Wrenn
Hannch
Saunders Furniture
E. Washington ST
N.C
Whpe-Fm
John W. Vandercook
Brad Steele
Uncle Remus
John T. Flynn
Joseph C. Harsch
Joe Emerson
Phoenix
Dan Malloy
Wl Cheremes
Ceagn
Johnny “G
Liberty Broadcasting System
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