The Christmas Spirit Through Time and Tree Traditions
This essay reflects on Christmas as a family holiday and a call to generosity amid war. It traces the origin of the Christmas tree from Germanic roots and Winfrid Boniface legends, noting evolving decorations from candles and nuts to electric lights and cranberries.
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Winfrid
Boniface
Germany
Thor
Christ
United States
Canada
Martin Luther
Bethlehem
Osha Takes Leave From Police Job in Linton
Linton Mayor A. M. Risher announced a police officer has taken a leave of absence effective January 15, 1967. Dwight Osha will join Turpin Construction as a draftsman for about eleven and a half months. The Board of Works seeks applicants for the vacant role with a $425 monthly salary and physical exam requirement.
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Linton
A. M. Risher
Dwight Osha
Turpin Construction Company
Risher
Osha
Board of Works
Two Children Die In Trailer Fire Near La Porte
LA PORTE Indiana two small children Scott Easley three Theresa one died in a trailer fire at Rolling Prairie as their father John Easley and another child John five were burned and hospitalized Pamela eight was unharmed authorities ruled possible gas leak from furnace or stove caused the blaze
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LA Porte, Ind
UPI
Rolling Prairie
Here
Scott Easley
Theresa
John Easley
John
Pamela
Easley
Eisenhower Recovering After Gall Bladder Surgery
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower shows excellent recovery from gall bladder operation but will spend Christmas at Walter Reed Army Hospital.
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Washington
Dwight’ D
Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Poll Shows Legislator Views on Surplus Fund Distribution
Indiana lawmakers favor immediate general fund surplus distribution for 1967 property tax relief with Republican support and some Democratic backing. A minority seeks a sales tax increase for permanent relief, while House and Senate leaders discuss a possible $100 million surplus distribution to cut next year’s taxes.
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Hortense MY
Indianapolis
UPI
Eithe
United Press International
Richard Bodine
D-Mishawaka
House
GOP
Senate
Jack Mankin
D-Terre Haute
Bodine
Kokomo Hotel Destroyed in Fire
A four story Kokomo landmark the Courtland Hotel built 75 years ago burned from the top floor down to the third, forcing evacuation of guests mostly elderly residents. Fire units from nearby towns aided efforts to contain the blaze which threatened surrounding buildings. The 108 room hotel was Kokomo’s second largest.
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Kokomo, Ind
UPI
Courtland
Kokomo
Legion Change Delays Baxley Funeral Rites
The American Legion announces a plan change for George Baxley burial with a funeral set for Saturday morning after his son arrives from England. Legion members are asked to assemble at the Legion home at 10 a.m. Saturday.
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American Legion
George Baxley
England
Legion
Weatherman Downgrades White Christmas Outlook
The forecast calls for snow in extreme Southern Indiana with light flurries upstate and little precipitation for the next five days. Accumulations of up to two inches are possible in the Ohio River basin with hazardous driving warnings in effect.
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United Press International
Indiana
Lake Michigan
Ohio River
Post Office Handles Holiday Mail Peak No Extra Help Needed
Linton Postmaster Mrs. Ethel Wolford says Christmas mail flow is normal now after a peak of 17 000 pieces on Monday. Over 13 000 pieces were processed on each of the first three days this week with no additional staff, and most patrons using ZIP codes expedited delivery. letters to Santa were diverted or saved for Santa, and mail to service members overseas rose, especially in Vietnam. Holiday hours for Dec 24 25 and Dec 26 are announced with limited window service and no delivery on Christmas Day.
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Linton
Ethel Wolford
Santa Claus
Salvation Army
Santa
Vietnam
U. S
U.S. Troops on Alert Before Christmas Truce Offensive
Defense Department confirms Army Cpl. Jack L. Deaton dead in Vietnam. Gen Westmoreland warns Viet Cong may try a major strike just before the Christmas truce. B52s raid North Vietnam while U S 7th Fleet shells coast near the DMZ. Marines report 175 Communist deaths in a three day operation.
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Washington
UPI
Defense Department
Vietnam
Army Cpl
Jack L. Deaton
Margaret Deaton
Indianapolis
Saigon
U.S. 7Th Fleet
Panhandle
North Vietnam
O'Brien
Westmoreland
Michigan City Sees Second Bomb Scare At School
Michigan City endured its second bomb scare in a week as St. Mary's High School evacuated more than 1,000 pupils. A prior scare at Michigan City High School gym prompted a similar evacuation of about 3,000 fans. searches found no bombs and the game concluded with Michigan City ahead by 20 points.
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Michigan City, Ind
UPI
Michigan City
St. Mary's High School
Michigan City High School
St. Mary's School
State Heads For All-time Record In Traffic Deaths
Indiana neared an all-time yearly traffic toll at the Christmas 78 hour period start. Teen Jeffrey Evans 14 was killed near Bloomington raising 1966 deaths to at least 1 511, six short of the record. Marilyn Heick 15 died in Crown Point crash. sister Lee Ann 12 survived. Authorities predicted heavy highway travel and a push to reduce crashes as state police pledge full patrols.
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United Press International
Indiana
Ellettsville
Jeffrey Evans
Bloomington
Marilyn J. Heick
Crown Point
Lake County
Lee Ann
Hoosier
Holiday Tally Lists VA Christmases Among Veterans
The Veterans Administration reports a festive roster with four Christmases, 2 300 Noels, and 950 Clauses among 29 million living war veterans as of Thursday. The agency says there is no standout item beyond the overall holiday spirit.
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Washington
UPI
Veterans Administration
Fire ruins Christmas for Chippewa reservation
A church fire at St. Catherine’s in the Bay Mills reservation near Sault Ste. Marie destroyed the building hours after Detroit volunteers delivered three tons of gifts. Mrs Adele Parish wept after selecting items for her family as Father Joseph Lawless hopes to rebuild without funds. Many children will receive nothing from Santa this year.
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Detroit
St. Catherine Catholic
Egthe Bay Mills
Sault Ste. Marie
Happy Mothers
Adele Parish
Father Lawless
Santa Claus
Bay Mills
Lighting Contest Winners Reported
Results of judging in the lighting and decorating contest sponsored by the Linton Civic Garden club were announced. Jaycees conducted judging Thursday night and ribbons will be mailed to winners. Winners include multiple categories with names of winners and places, plus garden club entrants noted for small and large home categories.
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Linton Civic Garden Club
Linton Jaycees
Anderson- Poindexter
St. Peter’s Church
Welch and Cornett
Freeman-Greene County Hospital
W. H. Collisson
Melvin Mathena
Dessie Fitzpatrick
Bob Roberts
Robert Hester
W. E. Markle
Elmer Sisk
D. A. Yung
William Harting
Bob Bradford
Richard Jones
John Corbin
A. M. Risher
Joe Poe
Klusmeier
Jack Klusmeier
Charles Stegemoller
Paul Lester
The
Jaycees
Worthington Child Bitten by Dog
Deborah Ann Swango seven of 104 South Lessie Street Worthington was bitten by a dog Thursday evening. The dog’s head was sent to Indianapolis to test for rabies. Marshal Vandeventer urged dog owners to keep their pets contained and on leashes in town.
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Deborah Ann Swango
Lessie St
Worthington
C. L. Vandeventer
Marshal Vandeventer
Indianapolis
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Scandinavia
President Johnson
Johnson City
Tex
Harold Hughes
Iowa
Karl Rolvaag
Minnesota
Philip H. Hoff
Vermont
Ike
Weatherman
Hristmas
U.S
Trieu-Phong
South Vietnam
Chippewa Reservation
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
Joseph Lawless
Loriann Blaker
Robert Blaker
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