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Newspaper
The Valley Banner
Location
Elkton, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2010
Page
3
The piece surveys how New Year celebrations arose in ancient Babylon, Egypt, and Greece with symbols like a baby and gifts, and how the early church shifted views. It notes medieval superstitions, first footing, cow cake luck, and contrasts with later Christian symbolism of Jesus birth. It ends with quips on resolutions and brain teasers.
Ruth A Hilliard of Elkton's Modern Woodmen branch earned the Fraternal Insurance Counsellor designation. The FIC is an educational credential for career life insurance representatives who complete over a year of exams and career development set by the Fraternal Field Managers Association.
A memorial verse recalls Teresa Comer Broyles. The poem asks readers to remember her kindness and the smiles she shared, while asking to forget quarrels and unkind words as part of a peaceful farewell.
A heartfelt note from Teresa Comer Broyles expresses love and memories. She asks to recall her joys and battles won, not grief, and to gather flowers in summer at her resting place. The message ends with a request to visit at sunset, honoring Donald and Shirley Comer and family.
Dr Shifflett and Heather Lam announce Brady Dale Shifflett born Nov 26 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He weighed seven pounds 3.6 ounces and measured 19.75 inches. Grandparents Delmas Ruth Shifflett Jeff Mae Lam Elkton. Great grandparents listed. Tabitha Taylor Elkton announces Brooklyn Grace Taylor born July 20 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Weighs eight pounds one ounce and length not stated. Grandparents Susie David Johnson Joe Roxanna Taylor Bertie Taylor Peggy Morris. Dustin Paula Hostetter announce Cameron Blake Hostetter born July 22 at University of Virginia Medical Center. Weighs seven pounds three ounces and length 19 inches. Grandparents Ronnie Becky Herring Elkton and Curtis Kathy Hostetter Lilian Herring Eva Shifflett Leonard Mary Craig Nellie Hostetter. Valley Banner office to close Dec 31 for New Year holiday reopening Jan 3 at 8:30 AM.
Publication details for The Valley Banner Publishing Co. Elkton Virginia describe weekly issues. USPS listings note periodicals postage paid at Elkton and additional mailing offices with a mailing address in Elkton 22827.
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