The Christmas Tree Tradition From Early Times
The article traces the Christmas tree’s rise from German origins via Martin Luther to England and America. It notes 19th century humans offered ornaments, the introduction of lighted trees in churches, and the rise of cards, Father Christmas variants, and gift giving. It ends with crime notes including 1997 arrests in Wasco and related pre-trial bookings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Luther
England
Prince Albert
Victoria
Schwan
Cleveland
Ohio
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Washington Irving
America
Clement Moore
New York
Thomas Nast
Wasco Sheriff’s Log details multiple DUI and theft incidents
The sheriff’s log records December 13 1997 arrests including Joe Luis Beltran Jr 22 Wasco for DUI and high BAC and Henry Cortinas 34 Wasco for Possession of Marijuana who was cited and released. Also ine Marie Angel 34 Paso Robles arrested for under the influence of a controlled substance cited to appear. Lindi Dean Applewhite 19 Wasco arrested for similar offense cited to appear. Clemenntina Villa Wasco reports intrusion theft valued over $1,000. December 14 1997 Efrain Hernandez Guitro DUI no insurance and other charges booked Lerdo Pre-Trial. Adrian Severo Reyna 22 Wasco etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Lynn Navarrete
Wasco
Lerdo
Maria Villarreal
James Houston Beaver
Teresa Gail Jolley
Joe Luis Beltran Jr
Henry Cortinas
Ine Marie Angel
Paso Robles
Lindi Dean Applewhite
Clemenntina Villa
Adrian Severo Reyna
Snowman Arrives for Armando on Clarence Street
Armando Munoz, who had never seen snow, received a surprise frosty snowman in his front yard on Clarence Street. Friends arranged to bring snow from the high country, shaping a small figure with a carrot nose and Santa hat. The snowman faded by the next day, but Armando's memories endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann Munoz
Armando
Aunt Sofia
Sofia Reyes
Clarence Street
Wood heating and bus safety rules discussed
The article notes wood as a heat source depends on wood type moisture and unit efficiency with wet wood burning poorly. It describes heat values for oak and cottonwood and warns about smoke and efficiency and mentions bus drivers wearing uniforms for safety in California districts as new law requires school districts to prepare transportation safety and compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Joaquin
Knapp
California
Don Fowler
KCSS
Kern County
Bill Morson
San Juan Capistrano
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sheriff's
Efrain Hernandez Guitro
Snowman
Dbderiag
Shafter
Fowler
Ree Onda Group
Wasco - Shafter Elk’s Lodge
Ee Chee-Mok Chan
DDS
Christmas Tree Recycling
7Th St
City of Shafter Corp. Yard
N. Shaffter
E. Tulare
Lost Hills
Sullivan Road
Shafter-Wasco
Scofield Avenue
Holloway Road
City of
City Wasco and
Kern County Waste Ment
Kern County Waste Managemen Department
KERN
Stephen L-K Yen
7Th St. Wasco
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