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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1962
Page
17
The text recalls Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem to register for a tax under Caesar Augustus. It narrates the manger scene with Jesus born in humble surroundings, shepherds visiting, and gifts brought by wise men. It also urges sharing the Christmas message as 1963 approaches.
SHARON Massachusetts principals at three public schools banned Christmas trees in classrooms citing separation of church and state. Mothers protested. officials described policy as leaving religious teaching to schools while trees and carols could be allowed. Board members argued the symbol is cultural, not religious, with mixed local reactions.
A reader describes threading large eyed needles with black No 8 thread to string raw cranberries into a decorative rope for a Christmas tree. It also notes kumquats as colorful ornaments by threading through the stem end and tying to branches. December 25th was set as Christmas observance in the sixth century.
Passman Mey, 62, says he may run for Louisiana governor but will withhold commitments until rivals announce and he weighs service value. He aims to gauge state needs with officials and public input, with final decision by March 15, 1963. A Washington Parish native, he chairs foreign operations subcommittee on appropriations.
The Minister's Corner reflects on Christmas as a lasting Christian festival, urging reverence and peace. It emphasizes giving to Jesus, citing Matthew 25 and urging readers to act charitably toward others during the season, inspired by the Lord's spirit.
A fragment urges giving offerings to Jesus during a celebratory season. It mentions “power of God” and the birth of Jesus as a reason to donate. Misses and Mission are cited as offering a chorus to activate gifts, inviting readers to share in the season’s spiritual significance.
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