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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1947
Page
12
Banida Diane Gregerson and Opal Swann gave talks in Sunday school. Mrs Tom Hatch and George Reddington of Oxford were visitors, with Mr and Mrs Jos A Christen among attendees.
Mr and Mrs H J Geddes plan a Sunday to Wednesday visit to Parowan and Cedar City in southern Utah. They will visit John Manning in Parowan and attend a performance of The Messiah in which Mrs Manning plays the lead role. Geddes is ill with rheumatism.
The piece recalls pioneer Christmases on the frontier with crude churches or schoolhouses, handmade gifts, and simple joys. It notes wolves, storms, and hard living contrasted with holiday warmth as families sang carols, hung stockings, and shared modest feasts.
Pages of Time Oneta Petterson and niece Ona Crockett spent Christmas in California returning January 3. Miss Petterson will resume teaching at Central School. Mr and Mrs Ariel Nash welcome a baby boy born last Monday. The Elks hosted a free picture show for county children at Isis with candy and nuts for 850 youngsters. Franklin students earned awards in typewriting including Fera Shipley Lera Parker Grace Parkinson Thora Funk Arabel Parkinson Alfonda Doney Parley Dunkley. Mr and Mrs Van Ness Hansen are proud parents of an eight pound baby boy born Wednesday. Ness wearing a wide...
The Yuletide wedding of Gwen Nielson and Lowry Seeley was held December 21 in the Logan LDS temple. Della Crockett won first prize and Ellen Bell second for best costume at the BPW club event at Griggs cafe. Venus Carmen and Gwen Merrill, daughters of Dr. and Mrs. L. V. Merrill, placed highly in a Salt Lake City talent search. Scout and Explorer pow-wow energized the Opera House with Ernest Eberhard Jr. directing arrangements.
The Fire Protection Institute issues precautionary tips to prevent Christmas accidents in the home. Use flame proof compounds on wreaths and pine decorations and flame proof materials for trimmings. Inspect tree lights for frayed wires and loose sockets. Never leave lights burning unattended and avoid unwrapping gifts near open flames. Dispose of paper and other flammable wrappings promptly.
An old legend says Christ visiting doors on Christmas Eve sought aid from the poor and was often turned away. The tale fostered charitable alms giving on Christmas Eve to ensure no beggar is refused kindness during the holiday season.
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