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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1968
Page
8
A fantastical tale unfolds as Santa, aided by Ding Dong, frees the Red Witch trapped in a monster’s jaws. He uses a hippie record to trigger the monster’s demise, earning the Red Witch’s grateful red thread and a promise to escape. Tomorrow, The Purple Witch.
In Chicago, a wealthy cat named Flat Nose died, leaving owner William J. Fields about 15000 in a bequest from former owner Mrs. Margaret Montgomery. The cats were buried near Fields’ apartment. the owner plans to stay on and live off the bequest until needed.
San Angelo Texas known as the trading center for 24 surrounding counties buys more wool from ranchers than any other city in the United States reflecting its key role in the national wool market.
The Firebird grapplers split two December meets losing to Weedsport 31-21 on December 5 and beating Cato Meridian 41-10 on December 10. Individual results include wins by Sevier, Gunsalus, Phillips, White, Hancock, Halstead, and Earl with several by forfeit or by pin.
William G. Honeycutt, 0.8, says he is neither Republican nor Democrat but American, owning a pink cloth with every president's name embroidered. The quilt lists each president's birth and death dates, birthplace gate, terms in office, and presidential order. Started in 1934 by his mother and cousin, it expanded with each new president. Eisenhower was the last added.
Fulton Bodley High School releases second marking period honor lists. High Honor students include Cindy Ackerman and many others. Regular Honor students feature Steven Allerton and numerous peers across the faculty and community.
University of Wisconsin safety expert Prof Archie Easton warns drivers to slow down on ice and snow. He explains braking on glare ice can be nine to ten times longer than dry pavement and notes snow tires have limited value on glare ice but help in loose snow. Chains offer four to seven times pulling power and halve ice braking distances. The piece ends with a stray line about moose antlers.
On December 17 1918 Alice A De Lamar heiress is sued by Florence Elliott who alleges defamatory claims that De Lamar accused her of stealing a blue portfolio and letters from the Gramercy Park home. Plaintiff seeks damages to reputation and vindication.
Twenty five years ago on Friday December 17 1943 news reports Berlin was in flames from a Royal Air Force attack. Other items include Yanks consolidating an Arawe position on the New Britain peninsula and safety commissioner Edwin T Owens urging owners to keep autos off streets overnight to aid snow plowing.
Mr and Mrs Richard S Tyler announce the birth of a daughter Susan Lynn on December 13 at Oswego Hospital. Mrs Tyler is the former Syd K Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lynn B Johnson of 211 East Sixth Street Oswego. Floyd Tyler of Hannibal is the paternal grandfather. Susan has a sister Jill Ann.
The Southwest Oswego United Methodist church Sunday School will present its Christmas program Sunday at 7 30 p m. Rehearsal for church children is set for Saturday at 2 p m. A Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held at Oswego Center church for both communities.
The article notes that sausages were prepared from a variety of meats and fish long before the birth of Christ, indicating ancient culinary practices and preservation methods.
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