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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1923
Page
4
The Evening Star notes the sixty-eighth Congress opened December 3rd with minimal action. It criticizes the Republican majority and President for stalled progress, pledges to hold leaders accountable, and laments unfulfilled promises affecting the American public.
Article argues colds cost the Metropolitan Company through sick days. Estimating pay at $2 a day for each of more than 42 per cent of the total workforce, annual costs exceed $11,000. It urges better ventilation and precautions to reduce illness and loss.
Mr and Mrs T J Orndorff hosted guests at their home on a street corner before L Aikin prepared to sail to Boston to join his ship. He serves as chief radio operator aboard the U S S vessel. Mrs Aikin and Mr Myers of Timberville were also noted guests during the visit.
A holiday pageant features a minister leading a Christmas march scene with children receiving candy canes lollipops balls and a toy motor. The cast then gathers for a festive tree ceremony as voices sing a homey tune about a gift filled Christmas tree.
A busy man is known for sending Christmas telegrams to all his friends each year. He thinks of them, keeps a date each December, and amid his rushing schedule finds time to spread cheer with timely telegram messages.
A lively Christmas party game from 1923 involves chairs in a circle, blindfolded players claiming chairs, then silent moves to sit. When singing begins, unblindfolded players try to identify the right-hand neighbor. correct guesses restore bands, while wrong guesses send players back to the circle to try again.
A shabby yet content woman endures pity from passersby while a childlike faith in the future sustains her. Though poor in wealth she is rich in simple gifts and inner peace, finding happiness in modest comforts and the ability to enjoy what she has.
A 1922 Western Newspaper Union column argues giving money or gifts is a superior form of saving. It claims generosity is a permanent gala for the giver and wiser than keeping a bank ledger. The piece urges readers to give wisely rather than hoard.
Mary Graham Bonner praises mailmen for delivering presents and calendars during Christmas. She notes their cheerful conduct and hard work, urging gratitude and appreciation for the postal workers who enhance the season with their service.
In a festive exchange, Witey declares she will play Christmas Eve herself, claiming the leading role for the Christmas Eve entertainment. Hubby-So confirms the plan as the event unfolds with cheerful anticipation.
Aunt Mehitable’s active imagination creates comical plots as she worries over a Christmas present. George denies fuss, while the boy puzzles over the gift, and the family tongue in cheek hints at misgivings amid lighthearted auntly meddling.
A reader suggests one family project to preserve Christmas history each year a personal log of gifts guests menus games and notable events. The plan would capture memories beyond simple dates offering a growing portrait of holiday traditions.
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