Bethlehem Names and Santa Claus Origins in U S Towns
The piece recounts how Bethlehem Pennsylvania gained its name on Christmas Eve 1741 when Moravian settlers sang by a taper in a log cabin, leading to the village being named Bethlehem. It also tells how Santa Claus, Indiana, earned its name after a blinding Christmas Eve light and a celestial omen that sealed the new town’s distinctive appellation.
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U. S
Bethlehem
Conn
N. H
New World
Pennsylvania
Nicholas Louis
Zinzersdorf
Santa Claus
Ind
Indiana
Santa Fe
Winter mortality from accidents tops yearly tolls
The National Safety Council reports the average daily accident deaths by season last year: winter 294, fall 269, summer 266, and spring 256, indicating higher fatalities in colder months.
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National Safety Council
Estate of Frederick J Arnold Notice to creditors
In Benton County Superior Court notice is given that letters testamentary on the estate of Frederick J. Arnold deceased have been granted to Elizabeth Arnold and Dorothy C. Arnold executrices. Creditors must file claims with vouchers at Moulton & Powell Kennewick Washington within six months after December 11 1947 and prove service, or be barred. Dated December 9 1947 Kennewick Washington. Executrices Elizabeth Arnold and Dorothy C Arnold by Moulton Powell and Thomas B Gess Attorneys.
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Superior Court
State of Washington
Benton County
Frederick J. Arnold
Moulton & Powell
Kennewick
Washington
Washingon
Elizabeth Arnold
Dorothy C. Arnold
Thomas B. Gess
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Gorvetny
Commerical Inn
Kennewick Ave
Nt Tide
Farmers Exchange
E. A
Silliman
Kennewick,& Wash
Merry Christmas
Grange Supply, Inc
Kennewick, Wash
Florence and Ted
Will TO
Olaf J. Otheim
Eilevn
Estern Auto Supply CO
Christiana
Ray-Dant Cleaner’s
Washington Hardware & Furniture Company
Church Grape Juice, Co
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