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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1929

Page

5

Origin of Christmas Customs Across Nations

The article recalls Christmas traditions and origins from Norway to France, noting stories by hearths, gifts for foundlings, and the spread of decorating homes with evergreen. It contrasts the Savior’s birth with aiding the helpless and highlights universal goodwill and lasting peace on Christmas Day.

Norway Foundling Hospital Lyons France England Jerusalem

Council Adopts Or Defeats Salary Raises For Police

City council debates police salaries with Mr. Baker proposing a $10 monthly raise starting January 1. The measure fails 6 to 4. A traffic enforcement resolution by Mr. Glaise aims to strictly apply parking and speeding laws. Discussion on jail expansion with Frederick County to cost about $50,000 is referred for further talks.

Council Baker Glaise Shryock Loudoun Street Glaize Board of Supervisors Frederick County Winchester

Notice to creditors for Elizabeth E. Grim Admr Grim

All persons holding claims against Elizabeth E Grim present them at once to Walter H Grim Admr. (12-18-21) I will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than myself. M H Rosenberger Hayfield Va (12-18-31)

Elizabeth E. Grim Walter H. Grim Admr M. H. Rosenberger Hayfield, Va

Christmas And Flowers Linked

Florists say Christmas and flowers are inseparable because flowers embody unselfish giving and festive spirit. Growers expect low prices and wide variety including tropical exotics arriving quickly by air mail, with cyclamens poinsettias begonias and primroses popular for decorations.

Fiorista Mr. Milter Vane Tropics United States

Fleet Post AP Photo Names Charles Piez to Head Fleet Corp

Charles Piez, noted Illinois manufacturer and builder of wartime merchant ships, was named head of the Fleet corporation.

Charles Piez Ilinois Manufacure Head Swerchant Fleet Corporation

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