North Carolina Town Keeps Old Christmas Tradition
Rodanthe on Hatteras island, easternmost in the US, marks Old Christmas January 8 after New Christmas December 25. Fishermen and coastguardsmen celebrate with Santa chosen by Boatswain's Mate P. A. Tillett, using imported red cloth for his suit. The school hosts each celebration in a non alien setting, while locals view Old Christmas as a long standing custom like the Fourth of July.
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Danthe
America
Rodanthe
Santa Claus
P. A. Tillett
Coast Guard Service
Virginia
Hatteras Island
Future Farmers Plan New Year Activities at Fielding
Fielding chapter FFA officers attended district meeting in Preston on December 7 to outline winter work. They planned a pest drive during Christmas holidays targeting magpies rabbits and sparrows with a winning side hosting a party. Two judging teams were named to compete at Utah State Agricultural College Logan and in Preston January 21, plus a basketball team for a Preston tournament in March. Officers elected were Philip Hulm president Ervon Hess vice president Parner Findlay secretary Earl Beyeler farm watch dog Dudley Cook reporter.
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Preston
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Utah State Agricultural College
Logan
Utah
Philip Hulm
Ervon Hess
Parner Findlay
Earl Beyeler
Dudley Cook
Pep Club Marches at Season Opener
The Pep club reopens the basketball season with marching displays at halftime. They performed at the home opener on December 8 and anticipate the next game. Cheerleaders and student body members rely on the Pep club to provide spirited support.
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PC Club
Fielding Opens Season With Narrow Loss To McCammon
Fielding Spartans led early but McCammon edged them 23 to 22 in the season opener at Fielding gym on December 16. The squad, featuring Harold Jaussi and Owen Rich among others, fought through a tight final stretch. Earlier, December 10 at Afton, Fielding narrowly defeated Star Valley 22 to 21. Coach Jansen remains confident in the district prospects.
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McCammon
Harold Jaussi
Aver! Pugmire
Gaylen
Wilkes
Wills Hemmert
Don Lewis
Wallace Stucki
Lloyd Findlay
Lloyd Passey
Preston Brimhall
Owen Rich
Fielding Spartans
Star Valley
Afton
Jansen
Fielding
School Spirit Shines With Dressed Cheer Section
Students in blue and white uniforms march with their teacher in uniform, showing strong school spirit during the sectioned pep event. The scene captures coordinated attire and disciplined turnout as part of the campus celebration.
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Teacer
Spartanette Christmas Party Shines With Gift Exchange
The Spartanette club held a gay Christmas party on Wednesday December 21. Each girl brought a ten cent gift, labeled with a number and names, then placed it on the tree and drew four presents. Refreshments were served by Violet Bartschi Thelma Bateman Hope Rock and Lorna Clark.
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Spartanettes
Violet Bartschi
Thelma Bateman
Hope Rock
Lorna Clark
Christmas Eve Discovery Reveals Father in Santa Mask
On Christmas Eve a child finds Santa at the tree but discovers a hidden truth when the mask falls away, revealing their father. The eerie moment shifts from fright to revelation as a family secret is exposed.
Misses Ramona and Winona Shepherd Return From California
Misses Ramona and Winona Shepherd daughters of Mi and Mrs. Earl Shepherd arrived home Saturday evening from San Mateo California where they are attending college. The girls will remain over the holidays.
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Ramona
Winona
Shepherd
Earl Shepherd
San Mateo
California
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