January Twelfth Day Reflections and Notable Firsts
Daily notes recount early Christian pillar saint St Simeon Stylites and historical figures born or active on January 5 1934. Highlights include Zebulon Pike Cyrus Hamlin and Herbert Bayard Swope. dramatic episodes such as the Battle of the Kegs using floating mines. Ford’s wage policy. Nellie Tayloe Ross and Miriam Ferguson as pioneering women governors.
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W. B Munroe
Herbert Bayard Swope
Harold S. Lafount
Simeon Stiles
Henry Ford
Nellie Tayloe Ross
Wyoming
Mint
Miriam
Ma”’ Ferguson
Texas
Sun’s Seasonal Distance Affects Heat and Daylight Intensity
The Sun is near Earth this period, about 950 million odd miles away, sending 7 percent more heat and light than mid summer. Colder temperatures result from shorter winter days and slanted Sun rays. New snow reflects heat back into space, reducing warming.
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Zodiac signs reveal Capricorn traits and health notes
Astrologers say Capricorn profiles favor kindness and self sacrifice with happiness from helping others succeed. They are peace loving unless injustice provokes them, quick to forgive errors, and place strong emphasis on domestic life. Outdoor work suits their health predispositions.
Notables Born This Date Stephen Decatur
Notables born this date include Stephen Decatur born in 1779 who rose to captain by age 25 in the US Navy and became a hero of the early wars with the nation.
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Stephen Decatur
Christmas Eve Firelights Across Countryside Gatherings
Folk groups lit chains of tires at dusk to seek nature blessings, greeting neighbors and sharing strong cider. Oxen joined the festivity as Har d guests, toasted by all in the field, amid olden time rural revelry.
Church Schedule For Avon and M. E. Church
Rev John G Koontz presides at M E Church with Sunday School at 11 15 am Morning Worship at 10 15 am Epworth League 7 pm and Wednesday prayer service at parsonage Avon Baptist Church led by Rev Geo Nl Coopes with Sunday School 10 15 am Morning Worship 10 15 am Mrs Geo Jenkins Superintendent Schedule notes church activities for the week.
Sunday church schedules listed for four local churches
Rev. J. H. Jones presides at North Eaton Church of Christ. Sunday School begins 10:00 and the service at 11:15. Reverend Percy E. Hohl leads North Eaton with 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 Morning Service. Avon Church lists Pastor A. Ashburs with 10:00 am Sunday School and 11:00 Morning Worship, plus a Wednesday 7:30 midweek service. Columbia M. E. Church, led by J. H. Jones, offers Morning Worship at 9:45 and Church School at 10:45.
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North Ridgeville
Edward Young
J. H. Jones
North Eaton Church
Columbia M. E. Church
Birth and Infancy of Jesus in Sunday School Lesson
The lesson for January 7 covers the birth of Jesus from Matthew 2 1 12, framing Christ as Messiah. It notes Matthew's Jewish emphasis linking gospel themes to Old Testament trustwords and places the birth in Bethlehem amid Herod. Wise men from the east seek the newborn king, grounding the narrative in historical context.
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Wise Men Visit Jesus and Depart in Faith
An old homily notes Herod as a deceitful ruler who seeks to harm Jesus while wise men follow a guiding star to Bethlehem. They worship the Christ with gifts and return home by another path, illustrating true conversion and spiritual direction under God's revelation.
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Wise Men and Birth of Christ Discussion Questions
Discussion prompts on Matthew 2 1 12 for January 7 focusing on the wise men star alarm to Herod plans and the example of the wise men. Questions probe modern day enemies of Christ and the link between religion and science. Includes a quote about knowing Christ versus knowing about Him.
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Valley City Community Notes From A Busy New Year
In Valley City on Jan 5 the A B C club hosted husbands for a holiday party at Mr and Mrs Ed Lasch home with bridge winners Mrs Carl Hauck and Harold Schaeffer. Several locals, including Janice Ann Arick and Betty Gill, visited Medina and returned home. New Year’s celebrations included family dinners and watch parties, while high school basketball saw Berea win over local teams. Arthur Gienke escaped a monoxide gas incident at Mellert garage with Dr Kate’s quick aid.
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Richard Reutter
Ralph Feuchter
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Betty Gill
Medina
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Harry Bauer
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St. Clairsville Sanitarium
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Townsend
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Nelson Leovil
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Mellert
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Shrimp Bait Entices Duck Catch in Texas City
Louis Shannon went fishing in Texas City and used a shrimp bait. A duck investigated the submerged bait and was caught by Shannon. The incident ended with Shannon recovering the duck.
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Tex
Louis Shannon
Loui
Louis
Duck Leading Tale Sparks Curiosity In Town
A note details how a man moved the hook from a duck’s throat, tied a string around its neck, and led it home, drawing attention from locals to the curious method.
Boy Scout Bags Two Turkeys With Business Party
Fort Worth Texas reports 14 year old Bobby Cutts bagged two wild turkeys on a hunting trip with a party of businessmen. He was the only one in the group to harvest a turkey.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Bobby Bcutt
Pupils Aid Future Teachers in Education
Harrisburg Pa. Future teachers for public schools in Pennsylvania receive the cooperation of about 20 000 boys and girls in elementary schools while they are studying teaching under Dr James N Rule State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Students and their student teachers attend schools on the campuses of State Teachers Colleges under supervision of college instructors.
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Pennsylvania
James N. Rule
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