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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1950

Page

16

Littlestown Police Chief Held On Bond After Arraignment

Littlestown police chief Leon E. Gage was arraigned before Justice John H. Basehore on four counts of unlawfully furnishing intoxicants to John Franklin Mars. Gage posted $500 bond and was released. a hearing is set in the sire's office Friday.

Leon E. Gage Littlestowm Justice of the Peace John H. Basehore Litlestown John Franklin Mars Chief Gage Oricer Pennsylvania Jaquar Control Board Gates Gage Mars Wiestown Germany Township

Kris Kringle Not Santa in German Tradition

The text contrasts Kris Kringle with Santa Claus, noting Kris Kringle derives from Christkind and relates to German traditions. It touches on St Nicholas date December 6 and hints at regional customs, while offering scattered nonstandard observations about wood, fuel, and aromas.

Kris Kringle Santa Claus Christkind America Germany Cho Ze Darth Jesus

Know-How For Yule Logs in the Home Heating Era

The piece discusses methods for using Yule logs with central heat and gas stoves, noting that few cities have working grates or desire for country use. It advises selecting a single log brand and saving gear, and suggests safe handling during the holiday season.

Christmas Gift Wrapping Weirdness and Odd Packages

A quirky note describes making gift wrappings lively with gay colors and unusual package ideas. It suggests wrapping a sweater in decorative folds with rick rack trim and thread decorations, plus several odd packing concepts and improvised coverings.

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