Santa Comes Home in Glendale Christmas Reunion
Preparations for the Thomas family Christmas reunion in Glendale unfold with decorations, cookies, and gift wrapping. Johny returns home to surprise loved ones as Santa appears and a soldier son arrives, joining Lauris in a festive carol finale.
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Thomas
Glendale
Lauris
Father
Johny
Mother
Little Tim
Tim
Santa Claus
Star of Bethlehem
Mrs. Johnson
Santa
Estern Newspaper Union
Meaning of Christmas and the spirit of giving
The first meaning of Christmas is generosity born from God's gift to mankind. It breaks worldly selfishness for a time and the Christ spirit can live in our hearts.
Popcorn Ball Decorations for Christmas Tables and Tree
Popcorn balls wrapped in red and green tissue paper foil or cellophane are shown as centerpieces for Christmas dinners and parties. A small favor can be placed inside each ball and hung on lower tree branches for decorative appeal.
Christmas turkey sizing tips from University of Illinois expert
Miss Anna belle Robinson of the College of Agriculture advises a rule of thumb: three quarters to a pound of dressed turkey per guest. A 15 pound bird serves about 20, and a 10 pound bird serves about 13, with larger allowances if no dressing.
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Annabelle Robinson
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
How to Choose a Turkey for Flavor
Robinson advises selecting a fat plump turkey, preferably young, whether from a home flock or market. Look for smooth clean skin and meaty breast and thighs, as adequate fat improves flavor and prevents dryness in poorer flesh.
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Robinson
Holland's Santa Colores Visits From Dutch Lands
In Picture Tales from Holland Johan Hart notes St Nicholas as a kind Spanish bishop who visited Holland long ago on December 5. He brings gifts to Dutch children who place wooden shoes outside, while the children leave carrots or hay for his horse each year.
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Colores
Holland
St. Nicholas
Johan Hart
Diver Walker Kayes and the Victoria Bridge rescue
Walker Kayes, a New York City diver, faced a four hour ordeal under the St Lawrence at the Montreal Victoria Bridge. He battled a treacherous current, jammed air valve, and a ballooning suit, finally escaping with a winch pull as tenders watched in relief.
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Walker Kayes
New York City
St. Lawrence River
Walker Kayce
St. Lawrence
Walker
Victoria Bridge
Montreal
WNU
Pygmies Plead Their Place In World Populations
The Washington Post notes pygmies are plentiful across tropical Africa and Pacific islands with possible historic European mentions. The term derives from Greek meaning the forearm to hand reach, and Homer used it for a tiny southern race likely in Africa.
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Equatorial
Africa
Pacific Islands
Washington Post
Europe
Assault and Battery Defined in Legal Terms
A historical definition explains assault as an unlawful attempt to inflict bodily harm and battery as the unlawful application of force. The two are often joined in the phrase assault and battery, distinguishing the offer from the act.
Columbia University Origin and Site History
Columbia University traces its existence to October 31, 1754 when chartered as King's College by George II. It paused during the Revolutionary War, served as a military hospital in 1776, and resumed as Columbia University on May 1, 1784. The campus spans 17 acres between 116th and 120th streets, Amsterdam Avenue, and Broadway in New York City, with reorganization into a university in 1896.
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Columbia University
George II
King’s College
116Th
120Th Streets
Amsterdam Avenue
Broadway
New York City
Teacher’s sand lessons aid Huron County pupils
In early Huron county Ohio a resourceful teacher Joseph Dana lacked writing tools so he guided students to trace letters and figures in the sand. The method taught spelling grammar and arithmetic through sand tracing and chalkless practice.
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Huron County
Ohio
Joseph Dana
Three New Sewing Styles for All Sizes in Family Wardrobes
The Barbara Bell Fall and Winter Pattern Book highlights patterns 1997 1204 and 1994 for women and children. Sizes range from 32 to 52 with fabric requirements listed for 39 inch material. Patterns feature smart smocks high fashion skirts and youth designs in broadcloth gingham satin wool and seersucker. Send fifteen cents for the book from The Lewin Circle Pattern Dept Chicago.
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Barbara Bell
Lewin
Circle Pattern Dept
Adams St
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Household Tips From Old Cooking Notebook
Household questions cover stopper removal from jars with warm water and inverted soaking. It advises washing milky glasses in cold water to avoid cloudiness. Rinsing with vinegar restores faded black silk ribbons, while brown paper prevents grease on serving platters. It notes flour in custards reduces curdling and kerosene oil removes finger marks.
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Associated Newspapers
WNU
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