Christmas Observances Take Unusual Twists Across U S Cities
The Associated Press notes varied yuletide customs from Boise s sheepherders ball and gingham wear to Nashville carolers aiding mothers. Rodanthe keeps Old Christmas on Jan 6 while Lake Success hosts UN clerical guests. Silent night scenes unfold in Atlantic City, New York shelters, and Philadelphia charity events. A wall collapse injures John Grove. rhododendron species total about 26 in North America.
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Idaho
Nashville
Tenn
Rodanthe
N. C
New York
United Nations
Lake Success
Binghamton
Johnson City
Endicott
Rotary
Io Boston
Golden
Massachusetts
Beacon Hill
Episcopal Church
Salt Lake City
Wendover Air Base
Utah-Nevada
Atlantic City
N. J
Santa Claus
Indianapolis
Ind
Monument
Hot Springs
Ark
Brooklyn
Light Buoy Club
Peter
Alexandria
Yugoslavia
Boys Club of
East Side
Souther
Baivarion Army
Philadelphia
John F. Grove
Greencastle
Route 3
Washington County Hospital
United States
Canada
Visions of Daniel and St John in Revelation
Newman Campbell outlines two apocalyptic books, Daniel and Revelation, detailing Babylonian, Medo Persian, Greek, and Roman empires. He notes beasts symbolic of kingdoms, concludes with the coming of God’s eternal rule and the new heaven and earth as described by John.
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Newman Campbell
St. John
St. John the Divine
Daniel
Babylon
Rome
Revelation Vision of Christ and Triumph Over Sorrow
A devotional piece citing Revelation 11 15 and 21 4 to comfort sufferers with apocalyptic imagery. It recalls John the Apostle on Patmos writing late first century persecution era, promising God’s reign, tears wiped away, no more death or pain, and life from the water of life.
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John
Athirst
Earth
International Council of Religione
King Features Syndicate
Williamsport Happenings Extend Christmas Joy and Visits
Williamsport notes longtime residents and visitors during December. Richard Beckley of Frederick, Md., spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Beckley on South Artizan street. Local youth groups hosted Martinsburg subdistrict members for candlelight services and a Gospel of Infant program. A large Christmas tree was lit at the Methodist Church with thanks to local donors. The Lions Club and Girl Scouts held events and carol singing.Santa Claus visited town spots, and the Williamsport Post 202 hosted a party. Community members recover from injuries, travelers return from Florida, and many prepare holiday plans and church activities.
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Richard Beckley
Perry
Mias Dian Hetzer
Nancy Martin
Betty Speaker
Jean Fridinger
Thurmont
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Methodist
Bakerton
Marlow
Harpers Ferry
J. Frank Hetzer
Charles N. South
Harvey Brant
Church of God
South Conococheague Street
Mt. Moriah Lodge
Clearspring
Santa Claus
Oliver Coakley
South Artisan Street
Washington County Hospital
George Koons, Jr
Chicago
Koons
S Achool
Willemeport
Florida
Edward Castle
East Salisbury
Williamsport Alumni Association
Howard Gale
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Potomac Fish and Game Club
Williamsport
Myers Confectionery
Fire Company
Firemen’s Club
Lorraine Ardinger
North Conococheague Street
J. R. Scott
Raymond L. Boyce
Harry Lee
CG. E. Shatzer
Westminster College Choir
Princeton
N. J
Charles W. Buchanan
Salisbury Street
Mary Neil Harsh
South
Conococheague Street
Elesa Seymour
Sandra Ebersole
H. M. Wissinger
Charles. South
South Artizan Street
Lions Club
Williamsport Volunteer Fire
Williamsport Lions Club
Zion
Lutheran Church
David Anderson
West Salisbury Street
Bessie Anderson
Laura Beard
Helen Beckley
Gertrude Buckenstaff
Margaret Chilcote
Alma Curfman
Imogene Doub
Gladys Huddie
Mary McCaviey
Helen Miller
Nancy Newcomer
Charlotte Reichter
Minnie Thomas
Lydia Winters
Pearl Cheriton
Cora Draper
Edith Flora
Mary McGhee
Betsy Newcomer
Ted Anderson
George Curfman
Richard Doub
W. C. Huddle
Robert McC
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Associated Press
Boise
Christ
New Jerusalem
Heaven
Tabernacle
God
Patmos
Mediterranean Sea
Unich Neral Home
Franklin
Ralph Shang
Tion
Washington County
P. J. Dawson
Carl
James Forsythe
Tammany Heights
Harry Shank
John Lewis
Frederick
Annie. Harsh
Odd Fellows Home
Terry
Dolores R. Fowler
State Teachers College
Frostburg
Folke
Hubert L. Fowler
Joan
Richard Snyder
William Grover
Richard Gruber
Loysville
Bohman- Warne Incorporated
Franklin Street
Mckee
New
United’ States
Savoy Restaurant
Dickens
Lionel Barrymore
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