Santa Claus post office and Christmas names in US towns
The piece describes post offices with Christmas related names like Santa Claus, Ind, noting the Santa Claus Post Office sends about 60,000 to 1,000,000 letters yearly with American Legion help. It recounts how Santa Claus, Ind gained its name in 1856 and lists other quirky names and stamps tied to Christmas spirit across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Santa’s Workshop, Inc
North Pole
N. Y
Santa Claus
Reinke
Ind
American Legion
Elbert &. Reinke
Whiskeytown
Elton
Southwest
New York City
Hawaii
Vision
Quaker Oats Co
Merchandise Mart
Chicago
South Pacific
EHS
Snow and Christmas mingle in memory and meaning
The Chatter Box notes snow has become a Christmas symbol, from Bolivia stamps to evergreen imagery. It contrasts past and present coping, with grandpa recalling white Christmases and sleighs, while today snow is managed with melts and heated streets. It links snowy scenes to faith and European Christmas origins.
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Kingwood Center
Mansfield
Bolivia
Jess
Chris
Europe
Grandpa
Dorothy
Congo
India
Hong Kong
Central
South America
Bethlehem
Wonders Of The Universe Breath Powers Plants
A speculative note links human spaceflight to sustaining plant life, noting the X-15 program as a milestone toward true space ship travel and forecasting future needs as manned flight accelerates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Rhine
Rhoades
England
Eliza
Beth IL
Dec week brings birthday deer buck birth and public life shifts
Elyria area notes mark Jack Claycomb turning 20 and hunting a 125 pound buck around Dec 10, followed by the birth of his son at Elyria Memorial Hospital. The piece also covers local officials, retirements, and political shifts including Oscar Dunn stepping down after 32 years in public service, and Ted Williams joining Enos Slaughter in the 20 year club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Claycomb
Elyria High
Jack
Sheffield
Sue
Elysia Memorial Hospital
Harry Claycomb
Council
Ross Man
Davies
Sue Hovis
John Hovis
Robert Kiger
Shirley Hovis
Columbus
Ohio State University Law School
Oscar G. Dunn
Warhorse
Dunn
Mike Lotke
Elyria
David S. Troxel
Charles Tucker
Boston
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Williams
New York
Enos
Slaughter
Gene Otto
Woodring on Education Private Schools a Tender Topic
A reader debate on independent private schools, their traditions, tuition, and scholarship access, contrasts with public schools. The piece notes high costs, selective admission, varying teaching quality, and salaries, concluding most American children should stay in public schools while acknowledging the worthy role of independent schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Exeter
Lawrenceville
National Council of Independent Schools
A Dog’s Life Christmas Cheer Spreads To Friends Far And Wide
A festive note shares dog care tips for Christmas, urging careful prep for new puppies and safe treats. It recalls past gift exchanges and a birdwatching terrier, ending with a playful reflection on the word Dog and a Hawaii pineapple question.
Weekend Dividend Columns Sunday Reading For The Whole Family
Weekend section offers Sunday reading for the family with columns and short items. Enduring advice and gentle entertainment appear alongside brief reflections and morale boosters suitable for all ages.
Junior Y Tees Party Teases Stress Free Dance Night
Young Elyria notes invite Junior Y-Teens to a January 2 party from 8:30 to 11:30 upstairs at Holly Hall with free admission for members. Also mentions the EHSA Cappella Choirs 26th Reunion Concert tomorrow directed by J Martin Beck featuring a highlighted number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Hall
Chester
Werk
Ehsa Cappella Choir
J. Martin Beck
Christmas concert and club chess in Elyria and New Haven report
A long feature blends concert notes from the Players Club staged by Miss Barbara Hark with carols and a juvenile drummer, plus a campus Christmas display by EHS students. Also covered are a motorcycle patrolman catching a stolen car and a New Year’s Eve party at St An drews for local youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tableaus
Players Club
Barbara Hark
Eric Jay Jr
Jesus
South
East
Eryone
West
De-J
Fender
Fender’s Cards. By Putting Twojead
New Haven
Conn
UPI
Edward Sible
Johnson
Hearts
Johnon
Q.E.D
St. Andrew's
Elyria
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Russ Davies
Wiliams
Larry Doby
Mickey Vernon
Indians
Frank Lane
Cleveland Indians
Kansas City A’s
Lopez
Vic Power
Billy Martin
Billy Hunter
Lane
Cleveland
Joe Gordon
Lanc
Larry
Dale Mitchell
Herb Score
Omer Wendell
KYW
Ap Elyrian
Chuck Goerth
Margaret Ware
Ware Vending Co
Municipal Stadium
Candy
Buckeye
Lorain
Pioneers
Steelmen
Walway
Syrrel S. Wilks
School of Aviation Medicine
Randolph Air Force Base
Texas
Wilks
Frankfurt
Germany
UPD
Paul D. Rhoades
Aliquippa
U. S. Seventh Army
40Th Artillery Group
Woodring
Mildred Amato
Patches
Connie Hagar
Rockport
C.T. Outdoor
Don Miller
D.M
Joan
Joan Shoemaker
By B. Jay Becker
West Dealer
East-West Vulnerable
Lang
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