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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1936
Page
12
The first Boondoggler laughs at the easy task of holding the red flag while others work. The second Boondoggler says the job is tougher than it looks because he was told training would let him carry the flag at the Florida Gulf canal opening celebration.
National Chairman argues that the United States, as a model of government by the people, leads toward peace and progress while Europe pursues war and repression. He contrasts American democracy with fascist and communist systems and urges continued cooperation for reemployment and recovery.
Promote a weekly issue of The Progress as a Christmas gift with a yearly rate of 1.50 dollars within Indiana County and 2.00 dollars outside. Include a Christmas letter with greetings to gift recipients. Place orders now.
Oscar, a weary grocer, finds a homeless boy in the snow and offers him Christmas companionship. He invites the boy to share Christmas, plans to keep him on to help in the store, and adds a festive touch with candy and red string for a hopeful holiday ending.
Fran cea Grinstead describes Santa Claus adapting to each country’s customs. In Hawaii he arrives by surfboard with floral wreaths, in the Philippines he sports a conical white cap and rides a carabao-drawn basket-laden sleigh, and in Japan he tea-sits with feet tucked in. He even travels by airplane in the United States.
Santa Claus here is revealed as Spirit of Charity, the emblem of benevolence and compassion. The figure represents a small band of truly human helpers who quietly create happiness through unselfish kindness and charity.
The piece notes Christmas origins before Santa existed, tracing the Dutch bishop St. Nicholas as the prototype. It explains the evolution from a stern youth to a jovial old man, with the sledge and reindeer as later additions. England borrowed the figure from America.
In the Tyrol village of Kire buhel, Christmas Eve observances honor the dead by lighting candles on trees placed at each grave in the cemetery. This long standing custom reflects a rare belief that spirits join the Yuletide celebration in Coillier's Weekly.
Strong built toys endure beyond the Christmas tree season and bring ongoing amusement, unlike those with brief appeal that break or are discarded quickly.
On a severe winter night in a rural setting, Harris and Rachel face a blizzard that blocks highways and cuts them off from visiting relatives. They rescue the Harrison family, share warm food, and light a lantern on a tree to guide others home. The act of kindness restores Christmas cheer despite hardship.
The Mt Union area residents shared weekend visits with relatives across New Alexandria Indiana and Blanco. A Christmas program was planned at the Mt Union school house on December 23 and at the Mt Union church on December 24.
East Wheatfield area reports social visits and gatherings. Mrs. R G Cramer hosted the Cramer Ladies Aid. J G McCrory of New York City visited the C G Mack family in Armagh. Blairsville Y T C hosted by the Wo Penn Grange Hall. The Jos A Shrom family Guests of the C H W Findley family. Missionary Ladies Aid at W U Nicholson's. Harry Tomb of Philadelphia visited R Brace Tomb and family. Virginia Caldwell hosted the 500 club. Mrs Tenia C Hutchison visited brother M Blackstone.
Conemaugh reports Mr. and Mrs. R A Brown and family shopped in Indiana Saturday. Mr. and Mrs J B Ewing spent Monday in Pittsburgh with Miss Roberta Ewing and W M Ewing. Mrs B H Fitzgerald called on Mrs Raymond Marshall Saturday. Frank Cramer of Indiana spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs W K Cramer. Miss Bertha Anthony of near Kent spent the weekend with Anna May Marshall. The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette to R D readers five fifty.
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