Uncle Dies in Germany Listed by Mazon Clergy
Rev. Robert Brandstatter learns of his uncle August Brauchart of Moers Germany death. Funeral held December 5. Survived by widow Anna and three daughters. Also notes upcoming Student Day Breakfast at Mazon Methodist Church December 31 and a Cub Scouts caroling event with post-event gathering at the Blackman home.
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Robert Brandstatter
August Brauchart
Moers
Germany
Anna Brandstatter Brauchart
Mazon Methodist Church
Paul Mallory
Cub Scouts
Pack 477
Gene Blackman
Christmas Becomes Legal Holiday in Boston History
In colonial Boston Puritans banned Christmas as a pagan feast and Episcopalians first observed it. By 1856 the legislature recognized the holiday, ending the prohibition after a long struggle.
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Boston
Claus Lifts North Pole Ends Pigwidgen Contest
Santa Claus wins the final magic contest with the Pigwidgen by lifting the North Pole box. Patrick Tweedleknees helps by sawing the pole under ice. Claus gains ultimate power but cannot leave the land or return home except once yearly with a message.
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Lucrece Beale
Claus
the Pigwidgen
Pigwidgen
North Pole
Patrick Tweedleknees
Tweedleknees
How Santa Claus Became The Merry Christmas Messenger
A tale describes Saint Nicholas and Tweedleknees planning a toy making land for elves and pygmies. Claus vows to deliver toys on Christmas Eve with the message Merry Christmas to all, a story about how Santa Claus gained his red suit and global fame.
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Tweedleknees
Claus
Saint Nicholas
Santa Claus
Mrs. Claus
Pigwidgen
Robber Forces Dog Room Then Robs Station Attendant
A man in Pittsburgh asked for cigarettes and directed the attendant Richard Ford to move a German shepherd to a back room. While the dog was out of sight, the robber drew a knife and stole $43.
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Pittsburgh
Richard Ford
Ford
Delegates Named For Illinois Valley IEA Meeting
Twenty five delegates from the Illinois Valley Division will attend the 114th Illinois Education Association annual meeting in Chicago beginning December 27 at Sherman House. Delegates include William M. Eich Duane L. Heren Walter A. Johnston and Elsie Skubie with Beatrice Zinser also listed. Alternates from Grundy and Seneca include Vivian Fischer Glen Mattes Theodore Morgan and Jack Satorius. Illinois Valley Division covers Bureau Grundy LaSalle Marshall and Putnam counties. Kenneth Hammer and Josephine Wiegman hold leadership roles. Hammer runs for president elect.
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Illinois Valley Division
Illinois Education Association
Chicago
Sherman
Glen Mattes
Mazon
Theodore Morgan
Morris Community High School
Jack Satorius
Minooka
Ilinois Valley
Bureau, Grundy
LaSalle
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Kenneth Hammer
Morris
Josephine Wiegman
Dwight
Skubie
Coal City
Pollard Gives Away Surplus Furniture in Kansas City
Arthur W. Pollard, owner of a used furniture store, arranged a free giveaway on a corner lot in Kansas City. He said 250 to 300 items were taken in the first half hour, part of his plan to move surplus goods after tough times in the 1930s.
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Kansas City, Kan
Arthur W. Pollard
Kansas City
Pollard
Holiday Season Call Delays Prompt Patience
During the holiday season more calls reach distant places causing delays. If your call fails to connect promptly, hang up and retry after a short wait. The message emphasizes patience as a seasonal courtesy and a wish for happy holidays.
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Verona
Lester Matter
Arthur Fisher
Merlin
Ontario
Canada
Glenn Fisher
Albert Fisher
Wheaton
State Farm
Gerald R. Shirtino
Broadway St
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Bloomington
Illinois
Santa
Gorous
Issage
Pollenex
Egarea
Liberty $T
Illinois Valley
Grundy County
Seneca
Vivian Fischer
Gardner
Hammer
Aone
Chapple
Arden L. Chapple
N. Liberty
Amit
Sam Slovick
Picne
Bell Telephone
Nationwide Bell System
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