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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1947
Page
4
The passage recounts the annunciation to Mary, her divine pregnancy with Jesus, the earthly journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem for the taxation, Jesus’ birth in a manger, the appearance of the shepherds, and their reaction. It summarizes the Luke chapters that describe the birth of Christ and the accompanying heavenly signs.
The passage extols Christmas as a universal festival of human dignity and decency. It emphasizes giving, hope, and peace rooted in faith, transcending war’s aftermath and economic unrest, and inviting all to bear the year round in a spirit of brotherhood and charity.
A reflective meditation recalls the Magi guiding Christmas hope and Bethlehem shrine. It links childhood wonder to mature faith, urging persistence through darkness as the light of Bim, born to give new glory to life, inspires the angels’ song of peace and good will.
The Sun reprints the famous 1897 Virginia and her question about Santa Claus. The editor affirms belief, arguing Santa exists as love, generosity, and devotion, beyond what is seen, and that faith sustains childhood wonder now and forever.
Sir a bright and gentle spirit has left our midst. She gave of her generous nature with cheerfulness and a well formed mind with courage and love of humanity. Her bounty seemed beyond her strength but was unfailingly ours. Dear Mary Esther, we shall miss you. Frederick VG BM.
A traditional nativity vignette recalls Mary and Joseph seeking shelter in Bethlehem The inn is full forcing them to rest in a stable near cattle The radiant star and angels accompany the divine birth The Magi come to praise the Christ Child and worship is urged in all.
Snow began to fall with high winds signaling a blizzard. temperature fell to 22 degrees. Merchants were busy with Christmas shoppers while the country Teachers Institute concluded. The Gilberts saloon on East Patrick street was robbed of about 150 dollars in cash two pistols and a watch. A novel wager arose between Sheridan Holbruner and Marion Strailman over a horse pulling a man with a 200 foot rope. Crowds gathered at the market house for Christmas poultry and greens sale.
December 24 1927 items note a fire at Dr A A Raden residence on Rockwell Terrace caused slight damage from a spark, neighbor Grayson E Sialer raised alarm. weather forecast calls for fair and moderately cold Christmas Day. thieves stole 75 chickens and a generator from Charles Sulcer east of Petersville. a Washington taxi driver was robbed about a quarter of a mile from Frederick on the Buckeystown pike of $48. headlights broken, robber fled into darkness.
In Washington on December 24 Senator Arthur Vandenberg Republican chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee urged broad hearings on the Truman Marshall Plan. He argued strong public debate is needed to test isolationist fears, economic concerns, and the plan’s four year Europe aid proposal before Congress votes.
A collection of reader questions and responses about marital happiness. Dorothy Dix advises a husband to be attentive and respectful, and a fiancée faces uncertainty from a lengthy engagement and no apartment. The column emphasizes self-control and practical steps to improve the relationship dynamic.
The December Messenger, national organ of the Evangelical and Reformed church, prints a Mary Esther Tull Christmas poem written shortly before her death. The verse links Bethlehem to Tel Aviv, urging hope, peace on earth, and faith amid world unrest as Christendom renews His birth.
Urbana school hosted a Christmas program last Thursday night starting at eight. Primary students read Christmas stories and sang, followed by a one act play Santa Up to Date featuring third and fourth graders. A three act semi sacred play The True Meaning of Christmas highlighted fifth and sixth graders, with a window scene and a choir. The program ended with a solo The Night Wes. Scenery was painted by Gene Pack.
Roger Babson notes record employment and rising wages across non agricultural industries with 60 million workers and wage gains, while some sectors face wage cuts. He cites high overall business, rising 1947 expansion spending, and stock dividends up 2.15x over last year as signs of strong economy. He argues stable employment depends on grain steel and oil controls and prudent production costs.
Religious services and a pork dinner will mark Christmas for 751 inmates at the Maryland State Reformatory for Males in Hagerstown. Col. Elmer Munshower, the superintendent, said eight prisoners will be released tomorrow as Christmas presents.
Frederick Girl Scout Association members sent a November box of 71 pounds of warm clothing and basics to war-impoverished European children in Bremerhaven Germany. Mrs George Paxson, head of the Army Rehabilitation program there, expressed gratitude for the gifts aiding a Christmas party for about 100000 children.
A powerful rubber combine led by Goodrich, Firestone, and General seeks to seize the RFC Rubber Reserve plants for a dime to a quarter, prompting Congress to probe price fixing. Cabinet officials back a sale plan but President Truman delays action as lawmakers warn higher prices and a shift to plastics.
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