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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
9
The piece argues Santa Claus remains vital for children, offering imagination, happiness, and moral lessons. It notes adults may doubt the legend, but the tradition strengthens family bonds, religious reflection, generosity, and shared holiday warmth, while acknowledging Santa’s focus on children.
Julie Nixon embroidery becomes the first family artwork to appear on an official inaugural medal. The 1969 medal features a miniature crewel design of the Great Seal and a personal inscription. Sculptor Ralph J. Menconi was commissioned to design the piece with editions in copper and silver versions for sale in Washington and nationwide.
The Medallic Art Company of New York will strike Nixon commemorative pieces including a gold presentation medal for Nixon and a silver version numbered one for Vice President elect Spiro Agnew. The firm previously produced Johnson’s 1965 inaugural medal.
The piece argues that inflation and living costs rise sharply under 1968 policies. It cites government wage trends and deficit spending as key factors, noting a 1968 dollar's purchasing power at 44 cents versus 1946 and showing how family incomes must grow to keep pace with rising living costs and taxes.
An article highlights Cincinnati Nature Center memberships as ideal gifts with a four month expansion through May 1970. It details the Krippendorf estate, the center’s facilities, Dr. Franklin McCamey’s leadership, and membership benefits including free parking, Explorer magazine, newsletters, and a 10 percent bookstore discount.
A driver travels at 60 mph with oncoming headlights blinding him. He cannot stop within his vision, breaking the law by over driving his sight. The article warns that high beams create hazards and legal responsibility remains even when blinded.
In this selection from Courier files Eloise Ellis notes a Whittaker school spelling event praised for its literary program. Other items include a Loveland water well find with stolen goods, notes on marriage notices, local law reminders about overdriving and lights, Presbyterian Sunday School officers, a seven foot three inch grey eagle shot near Elk Lick, and Goshen reports of Prof Turnipseed hiring an assistant, all reflecting small town 1968 Ohio life.
West Germany experiences rising production and new factories creating jobs. Economists call this a second economic miracle in two decades. The piece notes friendships form slowly amid prosperity.
Parson Jones muses on trees in religious and everyday life, contrasting their usefulness with how people harm them. He cites biblical trees, such as knowledge and eternal life, remarks on the tree Judas hanged himself on, and ends with a Christmas tree note to wish a Merry Christmas.
An overview of the Christmas hymn There Is a Song in the Air by J G Holland. Noting Holland’s varied career from teacher to Scribner editor and the hymn’s enduring popular appeal across denominations. The piece links the song to the Christmas season’s atmosphere and the nativity story, emphasizing its uplifting message.
A compact feature presents two poems from a historical column: Forest in Fairyland by Lillian Gower and On Christmas Eve celebrating the Holy hour of birth. The piece includes contributor notes and publication lineage for the Poet's Nook column.
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