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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1952
Page
9
Mount Airy community helpers coordinate with the Welfare Office and Empty Stocking Fund toensure Christmas gifts for well over 100 families. Funds from the Community Chest total $1,000 while boxes and toys are donated by local mills and groups.
The National Board of Fire Underwriters warns Christmas trees can ignite rapidly due to pitch and resin. Advice includes choosing a small tree, placing it outdoors until Christmas, away from heat, keeping it watered, avoiding cotton decorations, using safe electric lights, and never leaving lights burning unattended.
Contributions totaling almost $5000 have been received by the Surry County Health Office in the 1962 Christmas Seal Drive. The county goal is $6,400, with Mrs Louise G Bailey leading the county drive efforts.
The chairman hopes the future milestone is reached soon as funds gathered stay in the county to fund x ray services and other coher services aimed at combating tuberculosis.
Local listings highlight numerous festive parties and gatherings aimed at spreading Christmas cheer. Communities invite residents to celebrate with music, decorations, and shared meals, promising bright, merry evenings for all ages.
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