Roman Emperor Helped Make Easter Universal
A historical overview traces Easter’s shift from early Christian catacomb worship to a Spring holiday. It cites Constantine I’s Edict of Milan and the 325 Nicea Council shaping the date, the Easter parade, and evolving customs from candles and bonfires to sunrise services, eggs and greeting cards spreading from Germany to Europe.
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Rome
Constantine I
Constantine
Milan
Roman Empire
Nicea
Hastertime
Italy
England
Europe
Hostre
Germany
Holy Land
Netherlands
Easter customs span France England and America in 1870s
The piece notes Easter traditions migrating from France and England to America in the 1870s. It highlights sending Easter ecards as the latest and most popular method of sharing Easter happiness.
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France
England
America
Society Appeals For More Homes In Washtenaw County
The Washtenaw branch of the Michigan Children's Aid Society reports a critical home shortage for orphans and children from broken homes. Director Fred Van Dyke notes a backlog of 24 children needing homes. On March 1 the group cared for 58 county children. during the two months a backlog grew as demands rose.
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Washtenawa
Michigan Children's Aid Society
Fred van Dyke
Community Chest
Saline society adds 11 children as seven more leave care
Report notes 11 children added to the society’s care while seven others were dismissed amid high home‑seeking activity. Local students who watched the tournament included Walfred Larson Ronald Finkbeiner Glenn Hagen and Jerry Miller. Saline alumni Don Feldkamp and Eldean Bauer attended. Saline High School faculty John Padsen G. J. Bonich and Howard Hill saw the tourney.
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Walfred Larson
Ronald Finkbeiner
Glenn Hagen
Jerry Miller
Don Feldkamp
Eldean Bauer
Saline
John Padsen
G. J. Bonich
Howard Hill
Saline High School
Basketball Fans Attend Tournament at Michigan State College
Local fans traveled to East Lansing to watch state finals at Jennison Field House. Detroit Fordson won Class A and Muskegon St. Joseph took Class D in upsets, with close games also decided in Class B and a missing class.
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Saline
East Lansing
Jennison Field House
Michigan State College
Detroit Fordson
St. Joseph
Saginaw St. Mary
Muskegon St. Joseph
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