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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1961
Page
8
Greek households burn leather at Christmas to ward off Karkantzari, mysterious creatures said to roam rural areas between Christmas and Epiphany, with the burning odor considered offensive to them.
The Three Kings of Cologne are presented as patron saints of travelers echoing ancient and biblical tradition. The text notes their journey after death and discusses Armenian and Greek customs for warding off mischievous arkantzari during the Christmas season.
The article recounts the Magi names and legends from Ur to Cologne and notes their martyrdom lore. It then shifts to Christmas reading, praising gospels and classic tales from Dickens to Van Dyke and Wiggin, with family plans and a late social visit.
A minister advertised a sermon titled Salvation Is Free and, at the finish, ordered the collection plate passed as usual. A parishioner questioned why a collection was taken when salvation cost nothing.
The Review Publications previews Babson's Business and Financial Forecast for 1962 citing past accuracy. Historical scores show 20 year average around 83 percent with years ranging from 80 to 95 percent, marking Babson as a leading predictor of U. S. future business trends. Watch for the official 1962 forecast in the paper. Franklin Corners Sewing Circle Meets in Parsonage with 17 members and 2 guests. Christmas story read, birthday cake shared, and 1962 Mystery Pals drawn. Next meeting January 13 at Mrs. Louis Ush building.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Greena Walt from Chicago arrived Sunday and were hosted for several days in the homes of Dr. A. A. Calkins and Mrs. Har old Holmes, and Dr. and Mrs. Harold Holmes.
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