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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1940
Page
4
Santa's intermediaries forecast a 183 million dollar national toy bill this year, similar to last year, with toys and trees costing families about 62.50 on average. Employment gains during the holiday season may push 1940 sales to at least the prior year’s nearly 40 billion dollars.
A camel in Syria performs yearly Christmas gift distribution for children. The tale notes the youngest camel among the Wise Men is named the Camel of Jesus and continues to deliver presents each season.
In Les Baux France villagers present a yearly Nativity drama by shepherds. Joseph and Mary ride into the City of David with real beasts. Thousands visit each Christmas Eve to witness the historic event.
Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene spent Thursday afternoon visiting Mrs Rosene's mother Mrs Joe Freed and Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden in a social gathering.
Miss Edna Mae Haser spent the last Thursday overnight as a guest of Mrs Misa Lorraine Helvey at her home, sharing time and hospitality.
Mr and Mrs Chas Hohman along with Mrs Harry Hohman and Eustace Stoland er were in Concordia Saturday for unspecified activities.
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