Polk County Seeks Bids for Books, Blanks and Stationery
Polk County Nebraska issues notice for 1933 needs including ledger books tax receipts note books and directories, legal blanks of various sizes, and stationery items. Bids due January 1 1933 with bonds. separate bids for books blanks and stationery. Board reserves right to reject all bids. Dated December 1 1932.
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Polk County
Byron Woestman
Carters
E. Faber
Gillott’s
E. F
Court House Gillott’s
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
Osceola
J. W. Fillman
Notice of Probate in Polk County Nebraska
Notice to all interested in the estate of Warren A. Sherwood Deceased that a petition for probate of the last will and for appointment of Wren C. Sherwood as executor has been filed The hearing is set for December 23 1932 at 9 00 AM Dated November 25 1932 County Judge Norton seal
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Polk County
Nebraska
Warren A. Sherwood
Wren C. Sherwood
A. M
Ww. W. Norton
Notice to Creditors in the County Court
Mary E. Willits deceased creditors are notified of a March 17 1933 hearing in the County Court to hear adjust and allow all filed claims. Claims must be filed by March 16 1933 or be forever barred. Dated November 18 1932. Seal W Norton County Judge.
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Polk County
Nebraska
Mary E. Willits
State of
Christmas Day of the Child Celebrates Young Hearts
The Day of the Child inspires universal reverence for children and the joy of gift giving. Adults from scientists to skeptics feel renewed faith and kindness, guided by prayers for wisdom in raising children and nurturing tender emotions.
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Santa Claus
Seattle Post-Intellgencer
Wreaths and Garlands Bring Merry Christmas Spirit
Seasonal greens fragrance fills homes as garlands and wreaths decorate windows doors mantels and tables. Create rope forms with pine hemlock or spruce sprays on twine and wire keeps the arrangement balanced. Red berries add festive color to wreaths on a sturdy wire foundation.
A Merry Christmas Across Nations
The world greets with native phrases for Christmas. France says Bon Noel and Japan uses Kinga Shinnen while Spain offers Felices, and Germany Froliche Weihnachten. Other nations include Portugal Boas Festas Hungary Boldog Karacsony and Italy Felice Natale.
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France
Bon Noel
China
Tin Hao Nian
Portugal
Boas Festas
Japan
Kinga Shinnen
Turkey
Ichok Vilara
Hungary
Boldog Karacsony Unnipeket
Greece
Chrystovjena
Croatia
Srefan Bozic
Holland
Een Vroolijk Kerstmis
Spain
Felices [Ascuas
Germany
Froehliche Weilachtan
Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem churches
Three Christmas observances occur annually in Bethlehem. The Roman Catholic celebration falls on December 25, followed 13 days later by the Greek Orthodox service, and 18 days after that by the Armenian church observance.
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Bethlehem
Selecting Christmas Cards Reflects Personal Taste
A Collier’s Weekly observation notes how choice of Christmas cards reveals traits. City residents favor farmyard scenes, while lawyers prefer sentimental designs, illustrating how personal context shapes holiday imagery.
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Collier’s Weekly
Santa Stocking Fillers From Country Home
A playful query from The Country Home recalls Santa Claus as a boy and asks who filled his stocking, capturing a nostalgic glimpse into holiday lore and home life.
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Santa Claus
Waes Hael and Yuletide Fare in Saxon Times
The article traces Christmas customs from Anglo-Saxon days noting hearty feasts with boars heads and geese, the late adoption of turkey, and a punch bowl called wassail meaning be in health. It also recalls mince pie origins and Puritan and Quaker stances on festive dishes.
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Tag
Santa Claus Sits In On Basements Tax Desk
A whimsical tip suggests keeping warm this Yule by taking a job as a fully outfitted Santa in a basement tax department. The idea blends seasonal cheer with steady, indoors work during winter.
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Santa Claus
Under the Mistletoe Impairs Marion-Jack Vision
Marion Jack shows near sightedness as a joke about missing you under the mistletoe. Myrtle jokes that not seeing you does not prove eye trouble.
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Marion
Jack
Myrtle
Christmas Man the Name for Kris Kringle Across Nations
The article explains Christmas Man as the name for Kris Kringle and notes that ANTA CLAUS and Santa Claus visit or appear differently across Lithuania Germany Norway and Holland Sweden. It mentions gift hiding in Germany and Norway and Saint Nicholas in Holland becoming Sant Clous while Santa Gis enters rooms in Sweden.
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Anta Claus
Lithuania
Germany
Norway
Holland
Saint Nicholas
Sant Cghius
Sweden
Santa Claus
America
Et Santa Gis
The Real Santa Claus Spirit of Good Will
A reflection on Santa Claus as a universal spirit that strengthens with age. The piece emphasizes kindly thoughts and deeds, cherished memories, and the enduring message of Good Will to all.
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Santa Claus
Shepherds and Wise Men in the Nativity Gospel Links
The article notes confusion over whether the shepherds at Jesus birth are the same as the magi seen in the East. It explains that only Matthew mentions the magi while Luke mentions the shepherds, and Mark and John omit both.
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Jesus
Matthew
Luke
Mark
John
Remie
Remington
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Seal W. W. Norton
Kris Kringle
Shepherds
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Hotel Conant
D. W. Adair
Stromsburg
Hester
David Cole Creamery
Harold L. Nelson
Elmer
Rood
Jones St
Omaha, Nebraska
Hotel Castle
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