Christmas in the Holy Land A Jerusalem Family Christmas Account
Mary Joury recalls 19th century Christmas traditions in Jerusalem Nazareth and Bethlehem. The piece describes baking semolina pastries, decorating with imported and olive wood creche, attending the All Nations Christmas service at Shepherds Field, snow rarity, and family carols in Arabic ending with a Santa Claus visit.
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Mary Joury
Middle East
Jesu Christ
Santa Claus
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Shepherds’ Field
All Nations
Y.M.C.A
Shepherds
Christ
Christmas Eve Memories and a Note on U S Exports
A reminiscence describes Christmas Eve excitement with Santa delivering gifts, family rituals after mass at St. Jacob's Church in the Holy Sepulchre, and a Christmas dinner at grandparents. It concludes with a historical note: United States exports rose from 12 billion to over 16 billion dollars between 1953 and 1958.
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Santa Clas
Santa
St. Jacob's Church
Holy Sepulchre
United States
Charitable deception comforts sonless couple this Christmas
In Santa Monica a deceptive charity plan keeps Christmas bright for elderly Mr and Mrs Joseph Posa by simulating letters from Air Force Captain Eugene Posa missing after an RB4 reconnaissance plane was shot down July 1 over the Barents Sea. Brother Philip believes his brother may be found alive and sustains the ruse.
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Santa Monica
Cali
Joseph Posa
Air Force
Eugene Posa
Barents Sea
Capt
Posa
Philip
Eugene
England
Fragmentary interview quotes around Philip Posa and relatives
A clipped interview fragment quotes Philip Posa discussing his wife Betty Lou and others. The readable text references Balaam and Moses, several names such as Viekt Jean Aadaly Mohammed Kathy Andres and a note about colleges and universities. The passage hints at a shock or emotional reaction without clear context or complete sentences.
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Posa
Betty Lou
Ah'e Dove
Balaam
al Bor
Viekt Jean
Aadaly Mohammed
Amerie
Kathy Andres
Moses
Forest Income in Four Counties From National Forest Sale
Rep. Leon H. Gavin said Allegheny National Forest timber sales will benefit Elk, Forest, McKean and Warren Counties with a combined record income of $147,244 for McKean County. Forest County receives the lowest share at $34,732. Total receipts for the year ended June 30 reached a record $588,980 with each county earning 31 cents per acre.
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Oil City
Leon H. Gavin
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