Saint Nicholas Bishop of Myra and Christmas Charity
The article traces St Nicholas of Myra from Asia Minor to Bari for his bones and explains his transformation into a Western Christmas figure. It notes his roles as protector of the poor, laborers, merchants, maidens, and children, and describes how American customs blend Pelznickel Kris Kringle and Santa Claus. It ends with a call for charity as the true gift of Christmas, echoing Christian Herald ideals.
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Justi
Nicholas Hsa
Asia Minor
Panthera
Lycia
Europe
Lycla
Nicholas
Myra
Holy Land
St. George
Saint Nicholas
America
Nick
Kris
Kringle
Santa Chaus
Christchild
Saimlelaus
Clawes
Nikolo
St. Nicholas
England
St -Nicholas
Miorg
Belgium
Boxing Day in England Observed Nationwide
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas and is a general holiday in Great Britain. Christmas remains for religious observance. A feature of the day is employers giving gifts to employees, known as Christings boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Great Britain
Christmas Joys Dreamed Before and After
A reflective piece on Christmas joy, emphasizing the pleasure found in dreams before, during, and after the holiday. The author notes that much delight comes from anticipation, the present celebration, and nostalgia after it passes.
Plumville town notes on sales and visits
Mrs Amant Kirkpatrick disposed of her personal property at public sale Saturday and will leave the farm for the water. Mrs Cochran visiting Indiana this week. William Fleming and family near Atwood visited H M Zimmerman’s family. Mrs Strum left for Johnstown to spend winter with her son Jesse Frum. Martha Hyler visited Edna Vanhorn near Georgeville. Ada Fetterhoff ill with bronchial trouble. Skating rink reopened for skating and basketball. Paul Ansley, station agent, Sabbath at home. Paul Douds returned to Pittsburgh after vacation. Clark Davis of Davis and Jef Davis of Derry visited McKea Davis. Ed L Snyder visited parents at Savan. Beracha United Presbyterian church preaching Sunday at 11.
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Jesse
Martha Hyler
Edna Vanhorn
Georgeville
Ada Fetterhoff
Paul Ansley
Chamberswills
Paul’ Douds
Pittsburgh
Bazaar at Plumville Church on Thanksgiving Evening
A bazaar will be held at Plumville Presbyterian Church on Thanksgiving evening. Attendees are invited to come and enjoy a good time at the event.
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Plumville Presbyterian Church
South Bend notes J N Garner to preach at Reformed church
South Bend includes J N Garner who will preach at the Reformed church Sunday morning at 11 o clock and evening at 7 16. Mrs R A Silvis hosted the B B L M Club Thursday afternoon. Deemar McLaughlin and bride of Vandergrift visited Mrs L M Martz. Margaret Hanna spent Sunday at her home nearby. Mrs J L Pattison and son Jimie of Leechburg visited relatives. Mrs Clara Boyer and son Clarence visited Vandergrift kin. Inez Buckley of near Olivet visited here. Mrs Lisle Lelless of Birdville recently visited. May Dunmire and Maude Shetler visited the Silvis near Shelocta. Mr and Mrs R A Silvis and Alfred spent Sunday with his brother John Silvis near Juivermorte. Mrs Mary Montgomery was an Indiana caller Thursday. Margaret Beighley ill with abscess. Harry Moorhead ill. Laughlin building a barn for Frank Riggle near Sand. Mrs Oliver Hunsberger and Ivan visited her father Daniel King. W J Silvis returned Monday after weeks in Canton and Butler. Nellie King Weasel of Apollo, former resident, died.
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J. N. Garner
Reformed Church
R. A. Silvis
B. B. L. M. Club
Deemar McLaughlin
Bride
Vandercrift
Mris
L. M. Martz
Margaret Hanna
J. L. Pattison
Jim~mie
Leechburg
J. H. Wray
Clara Boyer
Clarences
Vandergrift
Inez Buckley
Olivet
Lisle Lelless
Birdvills
May Dunmire
Maude Shetler
Silvis
Shelocta
Alfred
John Silvis
Juivermorte
Mary Montgomery
Margaret. Beighley
Harry Moorhead
A.F
Laughlin
Frank Riggle
Sand
Oliver Hunsberger
Ivan
Ilders Ridge
Daniel King
W. J. Silvis
Canton
Butler
Nellie King
Weasel
Apollo
Thanksgiving plans and social rounds in Clarksburg area
Miss Willa Maners of Clarksburg visits her father YT Manners as friends and neighbors share health news. Families host Sabbath gatherings, church events, and a missionary barrel project. The community notes a Thanksgiving service, congregational dinner, and a revival as local residents travel for work and health updates.
Community Notes From Local Churches And Attendances
A fragmentary report notes ongoing church activities including a Christmas service by a Sabbath school, a lecture course and a township institute planned soon. It mentions Mr and Mrs A A Rosensteel visiting Indiana, Robert Christy and two Ford City friends calling at Ridge on Saturday, and Mackenzie attending the presbytery at Apollo on Monday.
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Mra
A. A. Rosensteel
Indiana
Robert Christy
Ford City
Ridge
Mackenzie
Apollo
Local visitors and social notices in Cherryhill area
Mrs Abednego Griffith of Indiana visited friends this week. Misa Stra Dodson of Derry spent the weekend with her uncle William Shetler. Mrs Boyd St Clair and Miss Grace Betts shopped in Julistown Tuesday. Mr and Mrs William Miller of Conemaugh were guests at Jerry Saxton’s last week. Miss Fraamble of Jeannette visited her parents here last week.
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Misa Stra Dodson
Derry
William Shetler
Boyd St. Clair
Grace Betts
Julistown
William Miller
Conemaugh
Jerry Saxton
Miss Fraamble
Jeannette
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Travel
Waddell and aunt Mrs Ma Waddell hosted Saturday and Sunday in Taylorsville while Rima Slavkens from Stafford spent Sunday at her home. Mr and Mrs Join Fisher of Deer’s Point visited Mr and Mrs LIterbauch. Anna Borringer of Cockport worked at Peter Douglass’s place and spent Thursday with her sister Mrs Margaret Houck of Clymer.
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Howard Waddell
Saturda
Ma. Waddell
Purchase Line
Ke Rima Slavkens
Astep's
Stafford
Fisher
Deers Point
Liiterbauch
Anna Borringer
Cockport
Peter Douglass
Mras Fds
Butterbaugh
Margaret Houck
Clymer
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Samuel Anderson
Girty
Alfred Tockard
Luis Hina
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Wilson
J. Snyder
Walter Ewing
Donald and
Raymond
Frank Laanbing
Marion Center
Stewart
Marty Wimner
Kimmel
Barr
Henry
Arkenridge
Bary Brothers
Marty
Walter Kelly
Presbyterian Church
Lystev
Porter
Wiwood F. Bailey
Presbyterian
McGinnty
Midiaint
D. A. Putt
Manor School
Verdie Strong
Tames
Will Bowers
Isaac Sleppy
Clinton County
Cherryhill
Wis Henry
Blanche
Jessie Carney
Shaffer
Tekonsha
Mich
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William Sleppy
Wolfe
Donmpfield
Talmage Pattison
Cherry Tree
Anna Tettersman
Johnunleckendrick
Curtin Cunningham
Newrence
Elizabeth Alcorn
Effie Stormer
Pittsburg
Charles Bowner
John Foster
Tr Hawkins
Johnstown
Ras Bean
Titop
Alice Lindsey
Clydela
Bolivar High School
St. Clair
Cornelius Woods
G. 8. Held
Susquehanna
Florence
White
Cherryhill Township
Abednego Griffith
Taylorsville
Childrens
Georgette
Globe and Carter
Wienen
Reece
Hildren
Wonion
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