Christmas Lives On in Eastern European Christmas Traditions
Across Hungary Czechoslovakia and Romania official efforts to replace Christmas with new customs have largely failed. Families still celebrate with fir trees carols and traditional meals as Christmas remains a strong religious and cultural festival amid Communist influence. In Hungary Christmas Eve is family time with carp dinner and limited public activity while Boxing Day and Christmas Day are holidays. Romania preserves the Christ Child home visits and Father Frost in schools, while Orthodox observance remains central.
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Newcomers welcomed by city hosts five families arrive
Five newcomers greeted by city hostess include Mr and Mrs Bob Linge from Douds Ia at 415 South Ninth with children Stephen and Joanie. Mr and Mrs Morris Hill Jr from Burlington at 708 East Second with son Douglas. Mr and Mrs Robert C Kramer from Burlington with children Bobby Kathy Joey. Rev Clifford Ramsdale new superintendent at United Presbyterian Home. Hale Sisters Marian and Florence, new to their UP Home cottage.
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Kathy
Joey
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Clifford Ramsdale
United Presbyterian Home
Ramsdale
Hale
Marian
Florence
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Sam Fry Delivers Genius Slam In 1954 Summer National
In Washington, Sam Fry Jr playing with Harry Fishbein in the 1954 Summer National Championship used a cautious two diamond open and a strategic heart finesse to secure a slam. A sequence of precise plays including ruffing a diamond jack and controlled trump management let Fry overcome East’s assumed ace of spades.
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Sam Fry
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Proper equipment and class size for effective teaching
The piece argues that proper instructional equipment, varied media, and adequate books enhance learning. It cites globes, maps, films, records, and subject-specific supplies across subjects. It notes ideal class size around 25, with variation by subject, and stresses equipment supports better instruction.
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