Silent Voice personalizes radio listening from Sonotone
Sonotone unveils the Silent Voice a low cost remote control unit for radio television and phonograph listening. It channels sound directly to a listener in the ear while others in the room hear broadcasts as usual. The device does not interfere with equipment and allows private listening or shared viewing. Sgt. Francis J. Little reenlisted for three years and stationed in Japan.
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Sonotone Corporation
Monroe E. Rinehart
Sonotone
Hanover
Mr. Rinehart
Dedication of Pinhp McDevitt Memorial at St. Patrick’s
The dedication and blessing of the Pinhp McDevitt Memorial occurred Thursday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Harrisburg. The plaque was funded by the Decesum Council Catholic Women including the Conewago Deanery. Attendees included Miss Marie Carbaugh of New Oxford and the Conewago Deanery, plus Miss Margaret Beltz and Mrs. Bernardine A. Sterner of McSherrystown.
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Pinhp McDevitt
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Harrisburg
Decesum Council
Conewago Deanery
Marie Carbaugh
New Oxford
Conewago
Margaret Beltz
Bernardine A. Sterner
McSherrystown
Visit J. B. Martin on 81st Birthday
A group from Madi son Avenue Church of the Brethren York visited J. B. Martin on his 81st birthday at 40 West High Street. Martin, formerly of York, has lived with his son since August after moving from East Berlin, with friends attending including Rev. Jesse D. Jenkins and several couples.
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Madison Avenue
Martin
York
UB Church
East Berlin
Christmas Customs and Legends From Around the World
The piece surveys global Christmas practices from lighted windows to Yule logs and stockings. It recalls 1863 Virginia City near tragedy involving Artemus Ward and Mark Twain, and notes mince pies once held symbolic meaning in Christmas tradition.
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England
Virginia City
Nevada
Artemus Ward
Charles Farrar Browne
Mark Twain
Samuel Clemens
Puritans Ban Christmas Celebration In Massachusetts Bay
In 1659 the Massachusetts Bay central court outlawed Christmas celebrations. Those stopping work or serving holiday fare faced a five shilling fine. Puritans argued Christmas was pagan in origin and promoted excess. the law stood for 22 years before repeal.
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Christ
Central Court of
Massachusetts Bay
Ufe
Finns Do Not Use Evergreen At Xmas
Finns avoid evergreens in homes and churches as they symbolize mourning. At Christmas, households with children suspend a hollow heaven from the ceiling above the living or dining room to mark the season.
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Finland
Christmas Eve church scenes and Finnish customs described
The passage details church interiors filled with candles and ornate cord and paper decorations, festive sled races, and a religious rhythm to Christmas Day including carols and Bible readings. It notes gift-giving as nonessential in Finland with Kalevala myth echoes and references state corporate filings and unrelated legal notices.
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Finland
Vainamoinen
Money Cannot Buy Happiness Theme From December Issue
A brief note hints at a story about a poor bark teller who chased wealth and learns a lesson on happiness as a December 25 issue feature unfolds. The text suggests a narrative arc where desire for fortune contrasts with contentment found in simpler work.
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Tim
Dave
Private Charles Small Sent to Germany Amid War
Mr and Mrs Harry L Small of Gettysburg receive word their son Pvt Charles F Small 13314239 has been sent to Germany via APO 3873. The message notes a 52 weeks subscription to the old home community newspaper as his present, addressed c o Postmaster.
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APO
Harry L. Small
Gettysburg
Charles F
Germany
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