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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
2
The article notes persistent New Year superstitions in rural Britain. It describes rules like avoiding old clothes, the first visitor determining luck, dark-haired men as fortune bringers, Herefordshire's midnight spring rush for a hoped-for husband, and the danger of sharing a light on New Year’s Day.
The article notes New Year customs from Bishop Hall and Ben Jonson referencing gifts such as fat capons oranges and rosemary. It explains origins of pins and the term pin money used as a substitute for pins among fashionable ladies in the sixteenth century.
The feast of St. Sylvester observed by Roman and Anglican churches on December 31 marks year end. In Germany and Belgium the morning is religiously observed while the afternoon and evening feature horseplay as New Year nears.
New Year's Day is among the oldest celebrations with open houses parties New Year cards and social greetings. History notes gifts exchanges and resolutions as core customs reflecting seasonal goodwill.
In Fort Pierce Florida the author describes coastal scenes and fishing life along the Indian River. He notes local wildlife, shrimp boats, and a visit with Douglas Silver, president of the chamber of commerce, who reflects on work and contentment. Fort Pierce’s history as a Civil War and WWII site is touched.
January 2 1949 Sunrise Lesson reflects on the world Jesus was born into under Roman military rule. It contrasts oppression with faith noting Palestine’s occupation, the Temple, the established church, and sects like the Sadducees and Pharisees while praising Godfearing figures in Luke 1 and 2 and Mary as central to the story.
Readings highlight Luke 1 46 55 and Luke 2 3 1 3 along with Galatians 4 and Marne 22 15 33 33. The devotional notes emphasize praise and reflection on faith themes across these biblical selections.
Feature pattern 7011 for a woodland panel 15 by 20 inches in natural colors. Includes transfer, framed or wall panel option, and guidance from Our Needlework book. Book priced at 15 cents with illustrations and a free pattern.
Coal mining and lumbering top danger lists in Accident Facts, the National Safety Council yearbook. Reported disabling injuries per million man hours reach 59.74 for lumbering and 54.46 for coal mining, versus 13.26 overall. Lost days per 1 000 man hours total 7.96 for coal mining and 5.24 for lumbering, against 1.23 industry average.
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