Mexicans Called To Skip Christmas Trees In Mexico State
Mexico State Governor Alfredo del Mazo urges ending the Christmas tree tradition to protect reforestation efforts after 100000 trees were cut last year. He argues the trees are not a Mexican or Spanish custom and traces the practice to Germany via the United States. Epiphany celebrations on January 6 feature native customs with Three Kings delivering gifts.
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State of Mexico
Alfredo del Mazo
Mexico
Germany
United States
Latin America
Three Kings
Santa Clause
Australian Army to issue postwar dress for all forces
Australian Army Minister Cyril Chambers outlined postwar uniforms with battle dress ready by next June and ceremonial attire to follow. The plan aims to standardize gear across military services and support peacetime restructuring.
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Cyril Chambers
Asheboro Bride Elect Reveals Wedding Plans
Miss Annie Lou Myatt and her Charlotte fiancé Edward Bell plan a December 3 ceremony at First Methodist in Asheboro. Attendants include matron of honor Mrs Joe Blythe Jr of Charlotte and maid Miss Betty McNeely of Shelby. Numerous preludes and social teas precede the event with guests hosting bridal parties.
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Annie Lou Myatt
Edward Ross Bell
Charlotte
First Methodist Church
Harlan L. Creech, Jr
Herman A. Duncan
Greensboro
Myatt
Joe Blythe, Jr
Betty McNeely
Shelby
Patsy Moser
Gastonia
Mary Sue Page
John Bunch
Elizabeth Walker
Lee Page
Wiliam Johnston
Statesville
Thomas and
Wliam Allison
James Franklin Rogers
Russell Shirrell
William Shelton
Charles Roberts
Thomas FE. Myatt, Jr
Desser Bridge
Ben Barone
Wm. C. Hammer
Hal H. Walker
James D. Croom, Jr
Thorn Clark
Franklinville
C. Page
Loflin
Arthur Burkhead
A. I. Ferree
J. A. Spence
O L. Presnell
Lillie Lewallen
J. T. Barnes
Cleveland Thayer
Barnes
Woodmen Circle Members To Attend Miami National Convention
Mrs. Carroll, state president, leads North Carolina delegates to the Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle National Convention at the McAllister Hotel in Miami, December 5 to 9. Delegates plan a Cuba trip after the business session. attendees include Mesdames Watson Stroud Tucker Marsh Jones Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock. Mrs. Carroll will present the North Carolina flag during the national flag presentation.
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Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
McAllister Hotel
Miami
Florida
Cuba
Mesdames G. T. Watson
H. W. Stroud
R. P. Tucker
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Moose Committee Meets Tomorrow
The Executive Committee of the Women of the Moose will meet tomorrow evening at 7 30 at the Moose Home on Church Street. All officers and committee chairmen are asked to be present.
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Women of the Moose
Moose Home
Church Street
Physician Is Still Practicing At 92
Dr. Henry C. Temple of Alliance remains active in medicine at 92 with a 61 year career. He earned his degree in 1888 from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in St Louis and began in Waucoma La before moving to Alliance in 1900. He has no plans to retire and continues house calls when a patient’s relative provides transport.
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Henry C. Temple
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Talking Birds Acey And Deece At New York Metal Show
New York officials report two trained talking birds Acey and Deece causing a stir at a national metals show. Brought from a West Coast importer, the birds were trained by Virginia Belmont to speak 20 phrases and whistle, with responses ranging from polite greetings to a wolf whistle.
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New York
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William Boylan
Westinghouse Advertising Department
India
Acey
Deece
Virginia Belmont
Campbells
Mynah
New Rack System Eases Berkeley Street Newsstand Jam
Berkeley does away with curbside dumping by using six foot tall newspaper racks placed at designated spots. Each rack holds one paper width to streamline sales for newsboys and customers.
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Berkeley
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