A Christmas Story Christmas Eve in a Snowbound Forest
A fairyland forest on Christmas Eve hosts Dimby the three month old deer and his hunter foe. Odisis, a wary buck, foils the hunt, and a kind hunter calls off pursuit as villagers sing Silent Night. The tale ends with Dimby and his father feasting on hay. Beatrice Pinson shares the story for community readers.
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Fairyland Forest
Dimby
Odisis
Felina
Donner
Butzen
Santa Claus
Red Barn
Christ Child
Fireside Chats Part 3 Relaxation Tips
The piece suggests spending time outside for physical and mental relief and describes simple activities such as walking, riding to the country, tram trips to the city, and observing people. It includes basic relaxation exercises like guided stretching and letting limbs go limp to ease tension.
Last Week's Freeze Sets New Record For N J Gas
Northern Illinois Gas Company reported a new peak day gas send out during December 12's 21 hour cold spell. Preliminary figures show 1 17 100 000 cubic feet distributed to all customers surpassing the prior record from January 1 1942. The company drew 690 million from pipelines 192 million from Troy Grove underground storage and 955 million from Herschel storage to meet demand.
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Ilinois
Caver
Nlgas
Troy Grove
Herschel
Ni-Gas
Send
Ilas
Norther
Tinos
Chicago
Searls
George Morren Marks First Year as Columnist
George A. Morren of Riverdale reflects on a year of writing Fireside Chats and reprints What Christmas Means To Me. A retired Arnie Steel Company employee with a Canadian War service background, he grew up in Barre Ontario and trained at Ontario College of Pharmacy. He served in World War I medical and gas defense roles in France.
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George A. Morren
State St
Riverdale
Arnie Steel Company
George
Campant
Toronto
Barre
Ontario
Ontaro College of Pharmacy
Morren
7Th Canadian Infantry
France
Christmas Services Across Churches in Dalton and Surrounding
Multiple church notices describe Christmas Day and Eve services at United Presbyterian of South Holland Thornridge Community Church Sandridge Methodist Riverdale Baptist St Paul Lutheran and other area churches. Activities include candlelight vigils, choral performances, nativity pageants, mitten and toy drives, and infant through adult worship with special music and Advent programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church of
Henry P. Aikens
United Presbyterian Church of South Holland
Tridge Church
Thornidge Community
United Church of Christ
E. 154Th St
Dakotas
Sandridge
Sandridge Methodist Church
Paul W. Pretzel
Linceln Ave
Subley Biy
Dalton
Riverdale Baptist
Riverdale Baptist Church
Coddington
Jesus
St. Paul Lutheran Church
E. 138Th St. Dalton
Theodore Melnat
The
Christian Day School
Immanuel Church
Immanuel United Church of Christ
Grant and
Sheridan
Immanuel Church School
South Holland Jaycees Seek New Members
South Holland Jaycees invite qualified local men ages 21 to 34 to join. The article cites global Junior Chamber of Commerce reach with over 20 000 active members in 3 300 chapters and outlines key program areas including Youth and Sports Community Betterment and Leadership Training. The inaugural meeting occurred Tuesday December 11 at 7 pm at the Dorchester Club 54th Street Calumet Expressway. For details contact Ray Feiner or Tom Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Junior Chamber International
Lavis State Junior Chamber
Ulinois
Atlantic City
Foval
Asheville
North Carolina
Ray Feiner
Tom Miller
Youth Hurt In Gym Class At Thorn Ridge High
Thirteen year old Gregory Fricks of 16406 Claire Jane South Holland was injured his neck during a gym class at Thorn Ridge High School on Friday December 11. Dalton Police said he was taken to Twe Falls Memorial Hospital in Harvey for emergency treatment.
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Gregory Fricks
Claire Jane
South Holland
Thornridge High School
Dalton
Twe Falls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
Did You Know About the YMCA's London Origin
The Young Men's Christian Association began in London through George Williams a clerk in a dry goods firm. The movement quickly spread to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young Men's Christican Association
London
England
George Williams
Govina Dry Goods Firm
United States
New Year's Eve Party At Pinta Council
The Pinta Council invites members and the public to a New Year's Eve party at the council clubhouse in Riverdale. Ray Kurainik chairs the event. reservations can be made by phone VI 9 3184. Tickets cost 35 per couple and include food and beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinta Council
138Th St
Riverdale
Ray Kurainik
Dearborn
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Robert Kremer
J. A. Boushelle
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Robert Gerard
Leonard Buehrer
Carl Swenson
Robert Johnson
Riverdale Baptist Sunday School
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Yeb
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Community Reformed
Community Reformed Church of
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Emil Mihalka
Ernest LeTourneau
Bill Reiss
John DeVries
Herb DeYouns
Cal Ettema
Christ
John Tien
ST. Paul Lutheran
Ivanhoe Community Methodist Services
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Wm E. Yandell
Lord Scott
Yandell
Oak Forest Hospital
Janet Woosnam
Tyanhoe
Wandell
James Craft
Newberry Center
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Sunshine
Peotone
Junior High
Clifford Woll
Immanuel
All Friends
Helen Caddington
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Mamma
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Comet
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