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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1953
Page
6
A Swiss Christmas legend says the Holy Family rests at home during midnight mass. A bowl of fresh milk and spoons laid on the table prompt blessings if a spoon is found moved, implying Mary and Joseph blessed the household during their journey.
The article surveys New Year customs across regions including New England, the American South West, England, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. It notes beliefs about staying indoors, eating black eyed peas, salt for prosperity, drinking water at midnight, not sharing a lighted match, and the omen of visitors based on hair color.
Japanese boys greet the New Year by flying kites, a traditional time for kite flying as part of feudal Japan’s sporting culture. Older styles included kite tails with sharp metal pieces.
The Gregorian month January derives its name from Janus the two faced Roman god, famed for looking both backward and forward. The idea spans ages and creeds as Chinese households send the Kitchen God heavenward while pots simmer for New Year feasts.
B and B Recreation retains first place by the same margin as Franks Texaco Service after four points from a forfeit. The week saw B and B Recreation post high series five times, with Texaco suffering fouls and no player meeting averages. Other teams like Standard Oil and Georges Tavern earned four points, while several clubs, including Ozarks and Hulls Grocery, posted goose eggs.
Eight bowlers posted a 500 series as Hutz notes the tight win and the team’s struggle to keep averages up. The close third game hinted at a fragile lead before the final result.
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