Cobbler Chooses For Children In World Christmas Tales
In the 1985 Chronicle Telegyre Christmas feature, Maurus Drokal’s tale presents a cobbler facing a moral dilemma for his young customers. The piece, part of Eric Posselt’s anthology, is translated by Monique Dean, with the Nativity theme framing the selection.
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Fiyris
Obie
Fat
Eric Posselt
Prentice-Hall
Maurus Drokal
Monique Dean
The Cobbler of Nine Children Christmas Gift Offer
In Budapest a poor cobbler with nine healthy children faces poverty despite fine work and prompt payment. On Christmas Eve he tunes a shared song with the children, and a wealthy bachelor in room eight, moved by their joy, offers to adopt one child, turning a dream into a possible life change for the family.
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John
Acura
Council
Kay Lysaght
Joan
Lord Jesus Christ
Fred
Yme
Alex
Ferenc
Johnny
Joseph
Paul
Cobbler
Jim
Jesus
Christ
Great Vic
Scene About Town Features Witty Sayings And Holiday Observations
A humorous menu of weekly calendar quips appears, from old proverbs to puns about money and politics. The column notes editors changing roles, Sheriff Finegan’s vote tactics, and the perils of holiday parties, plus a plan to curb spendthrift gifts amid a changing Elyria City Council.
Boys Decide Flavor Of Frozen Pies In Test
In NEW BRUNSWICK a Rutgers food professor Dr Walter A Maclin held a taste panel with 30 boys under 19 in Buccleuch Park to compare pies baked after freezing versus before baking. The youths could not detect a flavor difference and praised the professor as a good cook.
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New Brunswick
IUP
Walter A. Maclinn
Rutgers Universit
Balone
Seaboard
Seaboard, Had Contended After Sampling Some of Dr. Maclinn
Invenoscope Device Puzzles Inventress’s Hairnet Idea
A reader describes two inventions by Virginia Zicardi of Cincinnati Ohio. One is a hairnet with a wide plastic shield to direct hot hair dryer air away from the neck and face, speeding drying. The other is a pair of eyeglass frames with interchangeable lenses to match outfits.
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Milady
Virginia Zicardi
Erkenbrecker Ave
Cincinnati
Chronicle Telegram
Mahaska draft board thanks from soldiers a rarity
Since 1950 the Mahaska County Service League has prepared nearly 500 going away packages for draftees and enlistees. Each package includes stationery, postcards, a ballpoint pen, two candy bars, two packs of cigarettes and a bar of soap. Soldiers usually send a note of thanks.
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Oskaloosa
Mahaska
Christmas photography tips for lasting holiday memories
Prepare for festive shoots with extra film flashbulbs and fresh batteries. Plan lighting before the rush, use a reflector, and backlight the tree to avoid dark shadows. Choose practical lenses, skip unnecessary gadgets, and consult several photographers to find a gift that delivers lasting pleasure.
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Santa Claus
Minister's prophecy on Sundays sparks debate on worship timing
A Pittsburgh dispatch cites Rev. Irving R. Murray predicting church attendance on Sundays may fade within 15 years due to automation and leisure time. He suggests the church of tomorrow may emphasize Thursday services, provoking questions about biblical Sabbath observance and practical scheduling for modern families.
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Pittsburgh
First Unitarian Church
Irving R. Murray
Paris
Hawaii
Athels
Church of Tomorrow
Mr. Murray
Rochester Students Sing Star Spangled Banner Proudly
Rochester youths Francis Scott Key Hi and his sister Mary Key, aged 15, perform with unusual gusto in the Star Spangled Banner. Their lineage traces back to the author of the anthem, their great great great grandfather.
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Rochester
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