A Visit from St. Nicholas Origin and Impact
The piece recounts Dr. Clement Clarke Moore authoring the 1822 poem about Santa Claus, its publication by the Troy Sentinel, and how the verses redefined St. Nicholas. It notes the introduction of reindeer, rooftop landings, and the later Rudolph addition, shaping Christmas lore.
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Copley News Service
Virginia
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
St. Nick
Clement Clark Moore
New York
Dr. Moore
Moore
Troy
Castriota
Albania
Reindeer
Conder
Blitzen
Europe
Rolypoly
Santa
Rudolph
Christmas Jokes by Hope and Jessel Highlight American Wit
A lighthearted look at how Bob Hope and George Jessel contributed to Christmas humor. The piece notes Hope's long career entertaining troops with quips from World War II through Vietnam and recalls Jessel’s witty one liners about romance during the holiday season.
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Copley News Service
United States
Asia Minor
Bob Hope
George Jessel
Hope
Bing Crosby
Northern Virginia Tops Virginia as Most Expensive Area to Live
A Tayloe Murphy Institute survey using 262 consumer goods shows Northern Virginia has the state's highest cost of living with a relative price level index of 116 in August 1975. Roanoke records the lowest index at 93, while Lynchburg Newport News Hampton Petersburg and others fall near mid to high ranges.
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Virginia
University of Virginia
Tayloe Murphy Institute
Colgate Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
Northern
Lynchburg
Newport News
Hampton
Eleanor G. May
TMI
Miss May
Roanoke
Petersburg
Colonial Heights
Hopewell
Charlottesville
Albemarle
Norfolk-Virginia Beach
Portsmouth
Richmond
Albemarle County
Norfolk- Virginia Beach
Epsilon Beta Sigma Phi Aids Needy Family At Christmas
The Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi wrapped gifts for a family of eight and prepared food baskets for delivery the week of Christmas. Members and their children will sing carols for the family after delivery. The annual Christmas party at Kyle Stallard’s Stephenson home featured secret sisters gift exchange and a homemade auction raising over $100 for yearly projects. The next Epsilon meeting is January 8 at Patsy Shull’s home to plan May 1976 Winchester Day Nursery events.
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Sorority Aids
Epsilon
Beta Sigma Phi
Kyle Stallard
Stephenson
Patsy Shull
Winchester Day Nursery
What Is Christmas Warren County Extension Agent
An exhortation about Christmas as love and daily kindness. It urges treating others well, smiling, and fostering a positive outlook. The piece reflects on ideals guiding behavior and reshaping aims for 1976, wishing Merry Christmas and a better new year.
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Warren County Extension
Warren County Extension Activities Schedule Preview
December 30 Jr Leader training at Extension office 1 to 3 p.m. December 31 Scavengers 4H meets 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Paul itek. January 5 Rivermont 4H meets 7 30 p.m. at Fire Hall Klover Springs 4H meets 7 p.m. with Mrs Jean Bell. January 6 Honeybee 4H meets 6 30 p.m. with Mrs Carolyn Swiger.
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Paul Itek
Rivermont
Fire Hall
Klover Springs
Jean Bell
Honeybee
Carolyn Swiger
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Earth
News Furniture
Wesley Ave
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Warren County Extension Activities
Joe Silek
Warren Quality Shop
Front Royal, Virginia
Jesus
Eggett Your Happy Shopping Store
Winchester
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