Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange at Yale Party
Ston was the Payne of a Yale party Saturday evening when members of her club were guests at a six o'clock dinner. Following the dinner the group enjoyed the annual Christmas gift exchange and social evening. Forest City friends return home for Christmas break. Marvin Kreiling Stanley Skin ner and Modelle Warner attend the University of Illinois while Jack Beale studies at Bradley College Peoria. Forest City high and all grade schools dismiss December 22 and resume January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ston
Payne
Yale
Mas
Marvin Kreiling
Stanley Skinner
Modelle Warner
University of
Forest City
Christmas tree mirrors world customs in American culture
The article notes the Christmas tree as a symbol of festivity and spiritual meaning, reflecting global traditions and the broad cultural practices surrounding the holiday in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Much Family Fun In Group Games
A recreation specialist suggests making Christmas family time by adding hobby kits or games for all ages. He highlights jewelry making, tapestry, model building, printing presses, shellcraft, woodburning, and indoor darts or horseshoes as joint activities to foster year round togetherness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
E. H. Regnier
University of Illinois
Dad
Junior
Regnier
Christmas Dates Through History From Romans to Britain
The text details the origins and spread of Christmas festivities from December 25 as the birth date, through Roman sources in 354, to Britain’s first celebration in 598 by St. Augustine with 10,000 baptisms. It notes councils and laws defining Christmas practices in Tours 567 and 991 to 1016, plus Germany 813 and Norway 950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Germany
Norway
Some Safety Rules For Holiday Season
Simple precautions prevent holiday tragedy. Do not burn real candles on the tree or use frayed cords. Keep lamps away from decorations and avoid leaving a lit tree unattended. Secure the tree to the wall and place it so it cannot block an exit. Use flameproof materials for decorations where possible.
Forest City Church Services and Club Entertainment
Federated Church in Forest City holds Sunday services December 26 led by Pastor Joseph Hotbs with Sunday School at 9 45 led by Byron Kreiling as superintendent. Entertains Club at the home of Mrs Lee Lang- with activities noted among local society events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church Services
Joseph Hotbs
Byron Kreiling
Lee Lang
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manila
Harry von Abel
Fredman Bros
Pekin, Ilinois
Edmund Freemont
Thaere
Jim & Jerrys Place
Nehoun
Schipper and Block Co
Staart
Bender Sales & Service
Sales AZ , Service Manito
Illinois
Eee
Grootmas
Normandy
Martin Luther
Italy
Francis of Assisi
Greck
L. A. Wilson
Arort Gris
Bernshausen
Forest Cafe
Forest City, Ilines
Morse Barber Shop
Norn
Hage
Seelye Hardware Co
Palmer and Wilson Pool Hall
Manito Rexall Store
Dan Jenkins
Prop
Manito, Ill
Shoe Store
Court ST
Pekin, Ill
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!