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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1947
Page
3
A cheeky Christmas tale follows Santa who battles a cherry pie stain on his red suit. He dyes his outfit cherry red, then Mrs. Santa adds white trim to restore the festive look, ending with a red and white coat.
Old Santa had a helper named Johnnny EM who grabbed the largest candy canes and played with toys. Santa warned him of dismissal but he sobbed and vowed to reform. He then worked hard testing toys and delivering them to children worldwide.
A whimsical dialogue imagines gifts under the tree speaking about their hoped for and feared fates. A mink coat, a wristwatch, a doll, clothing, perfume, and other items trade quips about being chosen, used, or admired as the family anticipates Christmas morning.
A lively poem describes Santa's workshop with busy elves answering mail hammering and filling rooms with dolls sleds books and toys for children. It urges kids to be good all year and do chores like washing cars to earn gifts on Christmas morning.
A verse describing the festive season with shopping, carols, snow, and children dreaming of Santa. The speaker links the holiday mood to giving and receiving, noting church gatherings on Christmas Eve as a clear sign of the season's spirit.
A reflective poem questions the true Christmas spirit and the meaning of the season. It asks if readers consider the Christ child, the meaning of purity, and the glow of snow as a sign of the divine. It urges opening hearts to the baby Christ and recognizing the spirit in daily life.
A nostalgic holiday verse describes festive scenes in town. Shoppers bustle through crowded streets while carols fill the air and children await Santa's sleigh. Wishing readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Lyrical memory questions the source of gifts as the speaker recalls asking if Santa exists. The narrator reveals the truth with humor, crediting Pops for the electric trains instead of mythical figures.
A Sunday School Christmas program scene features a judge reflecting on nameless figures from biblical and everyday life. He urges young people to seek true distinction beyond famous names, while the audience reacts with surprise and affectionate tolerance as the dream fades.
Poem reflects on lights as symbols of hope during Christmas. The speaker contrasts despair and faith, praising the star of Bethlehem and communal spirit. It emphasizes loving the season and its lights as guiding markers in life.
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