Stop the Music stirs Bert Parks fame and film world buzz
The Stop the Music host Bert Parks is widely sought after as fans press for the Mystery Melody and prize details. Hollywood groups plot a PR oriented radio project for the film center while Curt Massey Time remains strong. censorship shifts in Africa affect film showcases. Virginia Mayo leads the Toys for Tots campaign with Col. Brauer. The Victim features four leads and hot Palm Springs shoots. Groucho Marx recalls travel half fare with his brothers. Vincent Sherman adapts to London smoking rules. Pine Thomas sign John Payne for three more films. Barbara Stanwyck’s hairdresser receives a mink. Loretta Young dominates Lux Radio Theatre.
Mine Eyes Have Seen Lesson for December 25 1949
The piece reflects on Simeon recognizing Jesus as the Messiah, linking the infant’s birth to prophetic hope. It contrasts outward sight with inner faith, urging readers to see the sunrise of salvation and light beginning with Christ. It notes Christmas songs as hopeful, not merely commemorative.
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Messiah
God
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David
Solomon
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Kingdom of Righteousness and Peace
Realm of All Nations
Christmas Tree Watering Tips to Reduce Fire Risk
The article advises keeping a Christmas tree in plain water from purchase to disposal. Water helps needles stay green and less flammable, while fire retardant chemicals are less effective. Cut the trunk diagonally, use a water-filled container, and maintain water at all times. Also check lights wiring and keep decorations away from sockets.
Santa Claus School at Albion NY Teaches Jovial Grins
The world’s only Santa Claus School in Albion New York trains would be Santas to remain calm when kids deny Santa and to build diplomacy with wary parents. Graduates wear white wigs and red suits and earn credits for deep ho-hoing and twinkling eyes.
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Santa Claus
Albion
New York
Santa Claus School
Christmas Carols and Their History
A note on carols as a Christmas Eve tradition across regions. It explains that carols also called noels derive from a French word and Latin meaning a cry of joy. The piece mentions carols once meant round dances with lively songs and cites the first carol collection published about 1521.
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France
The Yule Log: medieval toast and modern wood choices
A medieval Christmas toast accompanies the Yule log urging hatred to fade and goodwill to reign. The text notes preferred woods for a Yule log including oak ash olive apple or pine.
Epiphany Eve Trees Bow to Christ in Syria Legend
In Syria a popular Epiphany Eve belief holds that at midnight trees bow in adoration of the Christ child. The tale speaks of Lallat-al-Qadr the night of destiny and notes how Epiphany follows Christmas with the baptism of Jesus.
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Christ
Syria
Lief
Jord
Dusty concrete floor in new house cellar
Dust from a smooth cellar concrete floor can be reduced by applying special concrete floor paints some with rubber bases to cure dust. Other options include asphalt tile or a waterglass hardening solution which prevents painting afterward, though commercial hardeners exist that allow later painting.
Grandma's Sayings and Nu Maid Ads Reflect 1920s Midwest Tastings
A fragmentary reader submission features Uncle Jim quotes about work and hay, plus multiple nostalgic ads for Nu Maid margarine and a call for Grandma’s sayings. It lists names like Mrs. P L McCrary of Weverly Tennessee and Mrs B R Cariker of McCrory Arkansas, with a prize offer for published contributions.
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Jim Allas
P L. McCrary
Weverly
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