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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
14
A Poor miner's wife in the Harz mountain legend gathers pine cones to feed her family before Christmas. An imp offers oversized cones and fills her basket until return home reveals every cone is solid silver. Modern stores sell gilded pine cones as festive decorations.
The message warns that safety rules protect the Christmas season from tragedy. Don’t burn real candies on the tree, avoid frayed cords and broken plugs, and keep lamps away from ornaments. Secure the tree, prevent tipping, use incombustible decorations, and choose flameproof materials when decorating.
The famous Christmas hymn Silent Night was written in Obendorf Austria on Christmas Eve 1818 by the village clergyman. He brought the words to the organist that night where they were set to the well known tune.
A garbled extract notes Maj. Gen Bennett E Meyers indicted for perjury at a senate inquiry. Donald E Blodgett of Evanston welcomes visitors from Belgium Mr George and Mrs Smet who helped him during a Nazi siege as an RAF pilot. President Truman contemplates what to do about a spaniel pup named Feller. Glenn Davis laments army block on pro baseball plans. Bethy Agata Wallace hints at a 1948 presidential run on a peace platform. Rep Clare E Holmes faces holiday tree protest outside Lansing office. New Yorkers complain of heavy snow from a blizzard with 25.8 inches. Major General Claire Bes Chenngult happily marries Chinese woman Ann Chan in Shanghai.
The post office urges early mailing to ease carriers' load during Christmas week. In 1947 the nation delivered 5 billion pieces and may set a new record. Tips include plainly addressing letters with city zone numbers, insuring valuable parcels, registering valuables, and sending cards by first class mail to speed delivery.
The note advises stamping Christina cards and sealing envelopes for a personal touch and forwardability. It warns third class mail lacks forwarding privileges and mentions air mail may speed delivery, especially for distant points.
The article advises buying a recently cut tree, trimming the trunk diagonally to expose a moist surface, placing the trunk in water immediately, and keeping it in a cool place if not brought into the house promptly.
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