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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2017
Page
4
A reprinted 1897 New York Sun editorial answers a shy eight year old in Virginia O’Hanlon’s famous query. The piece affirms Santa’s existence as part of love, generosity, and devotion, arguing reality beyond visible proof and celebrating childlike faith.
A classic quotation by Scottish writer Alexander Smith on Christmas as a moment holding all time, reflecting on the season's enduring weight and unity across eras.
The Gaston Gazette announces letters to the editor policy requiring writers to include name, address and daytime phone number and notes length limits, with typical 300 words or less. It states edits for clarity may occur and limits to one letter publication per 15 days.
Ron Phillips urges Gastonia readers to extend charity beyond December 26 by hiring the less fortunate and advocating for fair pay. He argues “us” includes those in need and calls for practical help like jobs and better wages to fit basic family needs.
Jean Barnes Seay and Vickie Hooper share recollections of O L Kiser Elementary Stanley Middle and Stanley High School. The writer recalls first grades, teachers, concerts and a Maypole dance while noting the 1972 consolidation that formed East Gaston High School and the inevitable relocation to a new Stanley Middle School.
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