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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
13
Gregg watches the New Year from a dim living room. She consoles herself aloud amid missing husbands, noting that thousands of women are alone this holiday as the night unfolds with small, private resolutions.
Mary Ann endures a dread-filled New Year as she awaits word about Stan, who volunteered for war and has not come home. She clings to the hope of a letter or phone call today, imagining his safe return while snow falls outside. The ringing telephone interrupts the tense wait, renewing her fragile optimism.
The Romans exchanged small copper coins with Janus and a boat for good luck and protection of ships. They gave gilded nuts called strenae as small presents, with gifts gradually becoming more costly as rulers demanded fancier offerings.
The custom of New Year open houses began with Chinese roots and spread across the United States. Presidents including Washington and Adams hosted public receptions on January 1, with Jefferson continuing the practice in 1804.
A large gathering in Washington featured government officials diplomats and military officers along with Cherokee Chiefs and many civic leaders. The Marine Band performed and abundant refreshments followed as Presidents and other executives continued the custom of greeting guests on New Year’s Day.
The article notes Austrian New Year customs with chimney sweeps entertaining at a cafe and locals tying broom straws as jokers of fortune. It also describes a belief using melted lead dropped in water to foretell future events in coming months.
A two-vehicle crash on Carlisle Street near North Hanover Plaza in Hanover involved Gilbert P. Smith and Darry Smeal. Both cars sustained damage with estimates of 190 and 200 dollars respectively. Additional details and names appear in police records.
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