Islanders Move to Modern Stone Church for Christmas Mass
In Quebec the Villagers of Island of Orleans Parish will attend Midnight Mass in a new stone church replacing the old wooden 1717 structure that has stood for over two centuries. Horse drawn carriages will share space with late model cars as traditional customs blend with modern times.
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Quebec
Island of Orleans
St. Lawrence
Pete Noel
Father Christmas
North Pole
Gifts Big Business Now
New York reports Christmas business gifts reaching peak levels with around 200 firms serving the trade and a combined sales figure near 800 million. Most gifts cost 5 to 10 dollars though some executives receive more elaborate items. the American Management Association notes a move to curb acceptance and many buyers and suppliers feel pressure or obligation.
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New York
American Management Assn
Santa Claus
Legislative Council Names 2 Committees
The Wisconsin Legislative Council announced two committee makeups on Monday. One will study the future development of Great Lakes ports in view of the St Lawrence Seaway project and the other will examine the operation of the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.
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Wisconsin Legislative Council
Wisconsin
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence Seaway
Wisconsin Veterans Home
King
Valerie Bettis Birthday Feature Highlights Career
Valerie Bettis born December 20 1919 in Houston Texas is a noted dancer and choreographer. She created major works including a ballet based on A Streetcar Named Desire and often performs with husband Bernardo Segall. Bettis won the Critics Award for best choreography in 1949.
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Valerie Bettis
Houston
Tex
Bernardo Segall
Pardeeville Fire Chief Orris Smith Found Dead at Home
Orris Smith 53 former Pardeeville postmaster and Baraboo area fire chief was found dead Sunday from a bullet wound deemed a personal safety related incident by Columbia County coroner Kenneth Reuhl.
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Pardeeville
W — Orris Smith
Badger Ordnance Works
Baraboo
Columbia County
Kenneth Reuhl
Texan Slays His Pastor Over Alleged Adultery
Weatherford Texas a husband shot and killed his former Denver City Baptist pastor Chester Stevens in the front yard after his wife accused Stevens of adultery. The 47 year old Vaughn surrendered as District Attorney Grogan obtained the wife’s signed statement. The minister left Denver City then became Harmony Baptist pastor two months earlier. Doyle Vaughn a four year old witnessed the slaying.
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Tex
Walter Vaughn
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Chester Stevens
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Denver City Baptist Church
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Stevens
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Steven
Roy J. Grogan
Doyle
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