Origins of American Christmas Traditions Explored
Miss Betsy J. Levington surveys how Christmas customs in the United States derive from English Dutch Danish German French and Italian traditions. The piece traces gifts cookies milk St Nick the Yule log holly greens trees and nativity displays highlighting global roots and shared reverence for the birth of Jesus Christ.
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Betsy J. Levington
Santa Claus
United States
Great Britain
Old England
Holland
Denmark
Germany
Yesteryear
France
Italy
Christmas Carols at Frederick Chronic Hospital Visit
Frederick County Chronic Hospital welcomed Frederick High School students who sang Christmas carols under Heisley B Coran. The group donated a large groceries box to the hospital. Jug Bridge Home Makers Club members also visited and delivered Christmas gifts to each person.
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Chronic Hospital
Frederick County Chromc Hospital
Frederick High School
Heisley
Coran
Jug Bridge Home Makers Club
Healy Succeeds Harris on E S B in Baltimore
Baltimore attorney Charles D. Harris resigns from the State Employment Security Board and is replaced by Joseph P Healy a former meat packing firm executive Gov McKeldin says he accepted Harris resignation with reluctance Harris joined the ESB last June amid reforms and policy changes to address criticisms Healy previously served as counsel to the Public Service Commission and aided ESB leaders in implementing reforms Oppose Potomac power plant plan in Loudoun County Virginia Senate subcommittee votes against the 100 million dollar project citing risks to Washington water supply
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Baltimore
Charles D. Harris
State Employment Security Board
Joseph P Healy
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Harris
ESB
State Department of Employment Security
Heer
Public Service Commission
Rube B Kundle
Charles H Borcherding Sr
Washington
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URA
Senate
Loudoun County
Potomac Electric Power Co
Opera House and Tivoli Weeknight Film Billing
At Can Opera House next week Sunday and Monday show 20 Seconds Over Tokyo with Spencer Tracy Van Johnson and Robert Mitchum. The Naked Dawn with Arthur Kennedy Betta St John runs Tuesday and Wednesday. The Crooked Web with Frank Lovejoy and Matt Blanchard plays Thursday and Friday. Saturday hired engagement features Artists and Models with Dean Maltin and Jerry Lewis. Also Desperate Hours leads Sunday billing at nok theater with Humphries Bogart and Frederic March, shown for several days. Washington asks opinions on government information practices as subcommittee seeks input from individuals and groups about data flow, delays, restrictions, and notices affecting access. The inquiry invites private citizens and civic organizations to suggest legislative or administrative changes.
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Frederic March
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