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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1952
Page
2
The article traces caroling as an ancient Christmas custom dating to early church times. It notes December 25 as Christmas only after 354, links pagan and folk traditions to carols, and describes how English customs, alms boxes, and extended celebrations from Christmas Eve to Epiphany shaped the practice.
The text traces Christmas observance from early sacred rites to Puritan bans in 1644 and restoration under Charles II. It notes how carols survived, with Wesley's Hark the Herald Angels Sing among classics, and America adopting diverse carols from Europe and homegrown tunes like O Little Town of Bethlehem and We Three Kings of Orient Are.
The reading highlights dependable, good natured people who must guard against being imposed upon. It notes strong determination, psychic tendencies, charm, leadership, and potential in science, music, and literature. Marriage, home life, and travel appear, with advice to use gifts wisely and pursue high ideals.
Quota club of Elyria plans its annual Christmas party for the children of the school for the deaf and hard of hearing. The event will be held December 18 at the Center for the Sightless with Mrs. Gladys Stock and Mrs. John Wick leading planning, assisted by Mildred Baugh and Josephine Fay. The group met for a luncheon and discussed the Thanksgiving Dance chaired by Mrs. Ruth Scoville and the ways and means project led by Mrs. Stella Moelk.
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control announced the dismissal of 10 cases against liquor permit holders. One case, against Olympic Recreation Inc of Elyria, was dropped after it faced delinquent sales tax charges.
The text urges choosing a definite goal and concentrating on it, noting latent creative talent in the arts may need external incentive. It warns against daydreaming and moodiness, encourages optimism, and highlights a magnetic personality. Marriage is described as potentially happy if the partner supports your best work.
The Chronicle Telegram announces an Elyria Christmas illumination contest with $25 $15 and $10 prizes in three classifications. Entries due December 15 with displays lit 6 30 p m to 11 p m December 20 28 for judging.
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