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In Fiorina From RussiaChristmas Eve Tale ToldByProfessorAtCollegeNote: Prof. Anatol von Son-kovsky, it native of Russia, fled his native land during the Communist revolution, was a teacher in the years between the two world wars and survived imprisonment in the last. Hecame to the Cnited States after World War II and is now a member of the Jacksonville State College faculty. He wrote the following account several years ago.hatredlove to God and mer»; like to friends and to enemies.Our commander said a prayer; we all sang some Christma1-hymas, and then we sat silent.alvo in honor of the Son of God.”,e arose. The military command ollowed, and threefold salvo iwakened the forest.By ANATOL VON SPAKOVSKYIt was many, many years ago. We — seventeen men and one woman-forced our way through the encirclement of Bolshevists and skied to Finland. Soon we ceased to count the days, and i time ceased to exist for us.The candles burned out. We lighted our wood pile and took our places around it. It became again dark around us. but not inside us. Invisible candles of God’s love and sacrifice glowed in souls and hope, too, that the divine grace would be with us.Two weeks after we reached the frontier of Finland.DEATHSDR. EDDIE BAKERprTTcmmnu nrpn nr pm.
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Anniston Star
Anniston, Alabama, US
Thu, Dec 24, 1959
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