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Norwalk Reflector

Location

Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1971

Page

5

Norwalk Sweethearts Wed In First United Methodist Church

Mr and Mrs Michael Walter Hipp announce their wedding on December 17 at the First United Methodist Church Norwalk. The bride Jerri Lee Snyder is a Norwalk High and Ohio State School of Cosmetology graduate. The couple plan to relocate to Utah State University where Hipp will study conservation.

Michael Walter Hipp Utah Utah State University First United Methodist Church Jerri Lee Snyder Calvin Snyder S. Garden St Norwalk High School Ohio State School of Cosmetology Richard Hipp Pleasant St Paul C. Bailey J.W. Ankenbrandt Pam Hall Norwalk Andy Linder Dan Tim Hipp

Famed Author Redefined Santa Claus In Verse

The article recalls Clement Clark Moore author of The Night Before Christmas who turned Santa into a plump merry elf. It notes sources about his writing locale in Chelsea New York and the poem’s 1822 Christmas Eve creation for his children. It mentions Moore as a General Theological Seminary professor and that the verse achieved lasting fame translated into over fifty languages.

Clement Clark Moore Santa Claus St. Nicholas Dr. Moore Moore New York Peter Greenwich Village New York City Chelsea Lower West Side General Theological Seminary

Community clubs share holiday events and craft ideas

Social notes from North Fairfield New London and Norwalk reflect holiday gatherings. Ruralettes Club demonstrated gift wrappings at Mrs Lyle Moffit's home with a ten cent exchange. Excelsior Farm Women’s Club held a Christmas buffet and secret sister roll calls. New London Business and Professional Women hosted a Christmas party with favors and a gift exchange. Future Homemakers of America caroled at hospitals and planned a gift exchange and supper. new officers include Dina Bailey as president.

North Fairfield Ruralettes Extension Club Lyle Moffit Larry Brown Joe Merrilees Excelsior Farm Women’s Club Roy Palm New London Doris Lehman Walnut Street Business’ and Professional Women’s Club of Zella Sengstock Huron County Legacy For Life Fund For Efficiency Farm Club Sherald Morgan Arthur Anderson Malcolm Smith Lyle Smith Debbie Sullivan Kit Kilen Becky Young Rita Harris Debbie Balliet Rozene Clark Evelyn Crabbs Connie Gregory Debbie Sickles Dina Bailey Tonda Buchanan

Newlyweds Devote Time To Disabled Veterans

The married couple Samuel B. Hay Jr and Jerri Thomas Hay spent their honeymoon visiting Cleveland Veterans Hospital with Norwalk VFW members. They wed December 11 at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Norwalk. The bride, daughter of Robert R. Thomas, owns a Monroeville beauty shop and the groom works at Norwalk Furniture Corp.

Samuel B. Hay, Jr Poconos Niagara Falls Christian and Missionary Alliance Norwalk Cleveland Veteran’s Hospital VFW Sam Jerri Robert R. Thomas New London Sally Thomas

Christmas Carols From Past And Present A Brief History

The article traces Christmas music origins to early church liturgies begun by Telesphorus in 129 with carols evolving from medieval singing and festive dances. It notes later writers like Raleigh Luther Brahms Key Longfellow and Pope Pius IX as contributors. It also mentions Milan New Year Eve dance tickets from local fire department and a pet lost ad in classifieds.

Telesphorus Rome Sir Walter Raleigh Martin Luther Johannes Brahms Francis Scott Key Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Pius IX Milan

Christmas Eve Church Services and Programs Schedule

Calendar listing shows Troop 208 at St Peter Lutheran 7 p.m. Christmas program Norwalk Alliance Church 7 30 p.m. Firelands TOPS Club Senior Center 8 p.m. Xi Alpha Eta 8 p.m. Presbyterian Church 7 30 p.m. St Peter Lutheran Church family service 7 p.m. candlelight service 11

Norwalk Alliance Church Firelands Tops Club Xi Alpha Eta Presbyterian Church St. Peter Lutheran Church

Christmas Superstitions On Home Protection Beliefs

English households kept holly after Christmas to shield the home from lightning and hung mistletoe as protection against witches. Rural residents even wore mistletoe in a small bag around the neck to repel witchcraft.

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Mrs Mr. Ray John Vogel The Future Homemakers of America New London Hospital Samuel B. Hay Woodlawn Ave Norwalk Furniture Corp Charles Pearce Sally Wagner Knights of Columbus Don Joy Amherst Keith J. Luce Monroe St Monroeville Christ Classified Dial John de Brebeuf Jesus Qood Cidings Jeanette Lloyd , George Lloyd R. Hannel John Sam Giallombardo Effef Cole Royal Buffet Benedict Ave Chirism Norwalk, Ohio
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