Burial Place of Santa Said to Be in Italy
GANTA CLAUS Saint Nicholas bishop of Myra in Asia Minor is said to be buried in Bari Italy His body was moved from Myra by Italian sailors in 1087 as they believed a saint’s relics would bring prosperity Bari became a pilgrimage site and miracles were attributed to the saint including cures and legends of gold gifts and revived children The tale ties Santa Claus to St Nicholas with stories of dowries and gifts and stained glass depictions.
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Santa
Italy
Ganta Claus
St. Nicholas
Myra
Asia
Misior
Bari
Diocletian
Patare
Lincolnton Sextet and Hickory Boys Favored in Western AA
Lincolnton and Hickory teams, led by coaches Jack Kiser and Gene Miller, are favored to win the Western AA basketball titles. Both squads rely on freshmen-laden lineups after heavy losses, with Lincolnton aiming for a sixth straight crown and Cherryville and Kings Mountain also in the race. Notable players include Donnie Smith and Mary Jo Elmore for Lincolnton, and Clarence Duncan pacing Cherryville with Rick Pharr and Martha Putnam on the girls side.
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Ronald Kiser
Cherryville
Lincolnton
Hickory
Jack Kiser
Gene Miller
Kiser
Shirley Parker
Betty Snipes
Ramona Bailard
Fredia Best
Frances Gregory
Donnie Smith
Norma Turner
Martha Dys
Reeds High
Shelby
Leo Duncan
Herman Busby
Dick James
Rhette Walker
Johnny James
Thomas Bolick
Bob Dale
Hickory Quint
Hickorians
Spencer
Barnum Springs
Lenoir
Bearcats
Kings Mountain
Shirley Falls
Gertie Jenkins
Geraldine Barnett
Jimmy Kimmell
Ollie Harris
Bob Hallender
Bill Ruth
Everette Carlton
Art Weiner
Don Parker
Mountaineers
Tri-Hi
Caroleen
Rachel Pharr
Neill Duncan
Dover Mill
George Neill
Neil
Martha Jane Putnam
Frankie Dellinger
Cherries
Bill Beach
The
Ledger
Don’ Laine
Ray Mauney
Bob Turner
Jim Newton
Charles Randall
Belmont Raiders Seek First Division Berth In Busy Conference Start
Belmont returns its full squad for another season as top scorers Shirley Traywick Martha Wright and Christine Melton lead an offense aimed at a strong conference showing. Central and Shelby squads spotlight pre-season battles with Rutherford Central Lincolnton Newton Conover and Morganton also fielding contenders.
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Beach
Wrether Johnson
Belmont Raider
Belmonters
Shirley Traywick
Martha Wright
Mary Faye Goudelock
Dot Wilkenson
Betty
Christine Melton
Simomeherford Central
Melton
Andy Cockrell
Johnny Long
Dave Byers
Ronnie Austell
Bill Kirkendall
Shelbyans
Tam Pole
Cockrell
Shelby
Grovers All Stars
Long
Morganton
Wildcats
Lenoir
Marion
A. G. James
Jerry Waters
Happy Setzer
Jimmy Simmons
James
Mask
Mle
Sey Potent
Demo, Shook
Yea McKinney
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KINGS
Mountain Building and Loan Association
J. C. Lackey, Secreta
Crawford's Market
Christa Whica Holie
Avery Merry Christmas
Alfa Py
Santa Claus
Lincolnton Sextet
Hickory Boys
Keeter’s
Cnt Bec
Naan & Herald Wantads
Brotherhood of Man and Good
King Street
Norized Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Shop
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