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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1973
Page
4
A vivid portrait describes St Petersburg at Christmas with icy streets, 800 guests in a 20 room palace, lavish banquets of goose venison and sturgeon, 14 courses, caviar and champagne, 50 cooks, and orchestras, gypsy and balalaika performers.
The article describes a Russian Christmas with Kolyada, a royal procession to the cathedral, and open house visiting. It notes sleighs, fur-hooded crowds, church services, and feasting with turkey, ham, puddings, and cakes. It also mentions English punch and plum pudding with a Shakespearean link.
A nostalgic survey contrasts lavish 19th century English Christmas customs with peasant celebrations. It recalls greetings with champagne and caviar, borscht and roast chicken, and family rituals like Christmas snaps and wassail. It notes origins of mince pie, boar's head centerpieces, and evergreen decorations.
Former Elyrians Mr and Mrs Donald M Smith Ruth E Markel celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary today. Married at First Methodist Church they now reside in Westerville and are parents of two daughters. An open house 2:30 to 4:30 this afternoon will be hosted at Mrs Smiths sister and brother in law Henry Smith 1231 E River St Gifts requested to be omitted.
A diary style note describes a French toasted sandwich variant with a chicken salad filling. The recipe uses boned chicken relish mayonnaise jelly bread and a peanut oil fry method. Steps include egg dip bread browning and frying until golden with four minutes per side.
The article notes toys reflect adult roles across civilizations from Sparta to Renaissance, and to modern England. It highlights a shift from militaristic toys to nonviolent outdoor figures, and quotes Dr. Ann Margaret and Dr. Neal Cameron on play shaping social roles. It also surveys Christmas customs globally, including Peruvian, Australian, Mexican, and Pacific Island festivities, and the idea of travel as a holiday gift.
Quotes from women during the week cover diverse topics from industry in Brooklyn and patriotic sentiment to hijack flight memories and women’s roles in education and public life. Key figures include Rose Kennedy Claude Poinsard and Elinor Guggenheimer with perspectives on American enterprise empowerment and workplace advancement.
Denim bikinis arrive alongside plain and recycled denim with embroidery and rhinestones. Designers offer decorated and unadorned denim in woven and knitted forms, plus knitted denim for tank maillots and sea-ready cover-ups from T shirts to ankle length dresses.
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