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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1956
Page
3
The passage reflects on Christmas spirit from 1956, praising the wise men and the birth of Christ. It urges universal brotherhood, charity, and living by Jesus words, suggesting daily peace if people remembered Him and embraced his teachings beyond one day.
ANTON B WESELAK reports the UN General Assembly debated Hungary amid Soviet bloc defiance and discussed potential measures. In the Middle East, Israel France and Britain actions led to UN mediation, Suez Canal work, and a UN Police Force expanding to about 6000 troops with Canadian leadership aid from HMCS Magnificent.
A legend from the eastern Alps tells how the Christmas Rose blooms at Christmas. A girl without a gift weeps by Bethlehem, an angel reveals tears sprout white petals, which turn pink or amber as the Infant Jesus smiles. The tale explains the flower’s white then pink-tinged blossoms.
In a hushed Nativity night tale animals rejoice as the proud cook proclaims Christ the Savior is born. The cock declares this night and the rook, raven, ox, sheep, and ass led by bees travel to Bethlehem, singing a carol that endures.
The tale traces St Nicholas of Myra in Lycia whose generosity saved three poor daughters by secretly delivering gold for dowries. A sack of gold tossed through a window started the custom of Christmas gifts from unknown sources, shaping the figure of Santa Claus through centuries.
Durum acreage has surged in Western Saskatchewan over the past two years driven by no bread-wheat quotas on durum. A delivery quota now applies. Experimental Farm tests from 1946 to 1956 compare Thatcher bread wheat and Stewart durum, with Thatcher yielding 21.9 bushels to Stewart’s 18.2, about 17 percent higher. Stewart matures 10 days later, risking early fall frosts. In 1958, durum suffered more frost damage than bread wheat in August.
In 1843 a Royal Academy member sketched a Victorian family toast and alms for the poor, helping popularize Christmas cards. By 1870 the practice eclipsed Valentine greetings, evolving from simple compliments to varied, sometimes risqué messages, with evolving materials and colors. Today lithography and silk screen create enhanced effects, while color trends shift from blue to red.
In a wartime Christmas reminiscence, Walter Dinsdale recalls a North African mission near Malta during World War II. He describes a Beaufighter flight over Mersa Matruh, a nomad shepherd, and the ancient pyramids as he nears the target, blending war memories with biblical imagery and a hoped-for Christmas message.
It is said St. Nicholas died around 345 A.D. and for 30 days after his feast day his generous spirit wandered the earth. He gave gifts without expectation, embodying the true spirit of Christmas and benevolence.
A Danish festival in 1954 paid homage to Hans Christian Andersen, famed fairy tale author and Santa's helper. His tales such as The Little Match Girl and The Ugly Duckling boosted his fame and earnings, with works translated into 35 languages. Odense, since 1875, has drawn visitors to the author’s home, where stories inspired princes and children alike. A young American girl once sent him a dollar enclosed with a note about her father’s view of the gift.
A fragment notes a spoken pledge to repay a substantial debt, with the speaker asserting propriety in sending funds and implying a larger obligation behind the stated obligation. The terse exchange hints at financial strain and formal or legal undertones in the dispute.
Teens should learn nutritious eating as they grow. Canada’s Food Rules guide foods that build and sustain the body. Sugary snacks are acceptable in moderation but should not replace essential foods. snacks should nourish and not spoil the next meal. Milk fruit and protein sandwiches are good options.
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