First U S Yuletide blends customs in North Ridgeville
Christina Lockhart, newly arrived from Germany, shares Christmas Eve gift opening and Santa Claus customs in the United States. She describes German traditions, family history as a WWII refugee, and adapting to life with Melvin Lockhart Sr. and their daughter Christina Marie in the Cleveland area.
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North Ridgeville
Perhaph Ang
Claus
Germany
Christina Lockhart
Santa Claus
Melvin Lockhart
U.S. Infantry
Munich
Christina
United States
Italy
England
Cechoslovakia
Thuermnger Wald
East Germany
Altemaerster
New York
Cleveland
Melvin Lockharts Sr
Center Ridge Rd
Christina Marie
Fairview Park Hospital
Lockhart
Ferbert Schornborgers
Land
Geographical center of North America located in North Dakota
The precise geographic center is in Pierce County in the northern part of North Dakota about 45 miles from the Canadian border. It lies 10 miles south and seven miles west of Rugby, the nearby town.
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Rugby, N.D
UPI
North America
Pierce County
N. D
Rugby
Officials warn seal receipts lag behind goal this year
Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association reports 1962 Christmas seal receipts at 17,872.02 dollars, 950 dollars below last year’s total. Officials attribute slow returns to bad weather that delayed mail, window displays, and deliveries. Dr. N A Rubel stresses that next year’s X ray program relies on this campaign’s progress.
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Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association
N. A. Rubel
Tuberculosis Association
Rubel
Colleges see potential in technical education in area
MILWAUKEE Wis UPD Wenrich told a group of technical educators that community colleges can greatly expand technical training. He urged focus on youth not headed to four year colleges and adults already employed, with staff specialized in occupational education.
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Milwaukee
Wis
UPD
Community College
University of Michigan
Wenrich
Table Pad Protection for Holiday Tables
New York UP I report advises covering polisher tables with latex foam pad to protect surfaces from heat during holiday entertaining. The insulation reduces rings from hot dishes and helps the tablecloth lie smoother while dampening serving noise.
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New York
UPI
Traffic deaths costly in half of 1962 estimates
New York reports life insurance death payments from traffic fatalities reached about 76.0 million in the first half of 1962, rising from roughly 16.9 million in the same period 1961, underscoring high costs of road deaths and urging preventive measures.
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New York
Creative Playthings Foundation Calls for Educational Toy Ideas
The Creative Playthings Foundation in Princeton New Jersey launches a national contest to inspire nursery, kindergarten and primary teachers and designers to create toys that broaden children's experiences across new educational areas.
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Princeton, N.J
Privilege by Congress for Santa Claus Post Office
Santa Claus Indiana receives a congressional grant of postal privilege. The special status applies to the town's post office under an act of Congress, marking a unique settlement benefit within the United States.
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Santa Claus, Ind
Sante Claus
United States
Democratic Women Plan Christmas Party at Green Parrot
The North Ridgeville Democratic Women's Club hosts a 7 p.m. Christmas party at the Green Parrot restaurant featuring a gift exchange and silent auction. Social chair Mrs. Frank Otto leads the arrangements with help from Mrs. Don Roche, Mrs. Wendall Hall, and Mrs. Michael Carr as officers are nominated for the coming year.
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North Ridgeville
Democratic Women's Club
Green Parrot
Frank Otto
Don Roche
Wendall Hall
Michael Carr
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Barnes Coal & Supply
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Luigi's Pizzaria
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Ationwide
Columbus
Woolworths
Daintiest
Woolworth’s
Ridgeview Shopping
Herwig
N.Y.C
Evan
Elyria
Concrete
Congress
Merry Christmas
Noir Construction
Sugar Ridge
Rudy’s Bowl
Frank and
George Kitchel
Lamp Sale
RCA Portable
Proctor Silex
Dinette
RCA
aSiharte
Center
Center Furniture
N. Ridgeville
RCA Whirlpool
Zenith
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