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The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-12-23

Strange miracle plays were als
ways intrinsic parts of the holiday
season in the British Isles and in
many such traditional perform
ances, one of the characters rode a
grotesque hobby horse. Gradually,
the horse assumed the character
istics of star performer and in
time, stepping out of the play alto
gether, began going from house to
house-expecting hospitality, after
frightening families half out of their
wits.
Of course, the Hodening Horse
was no ordinary horse: two boys,
covered with sheets and a horse
blanket, usually supplied his vital
ty; his wooden head was hideous-
Iy carved with gouged eyes, hob
nail teeth. etc. The boys manipu-
lated strings to make the teeth
clank, etc, and sometimes placed
lighted candle in the hollow of
The head to make the mouth seem
TO belch forth flames.
In Wales, it was customary for
the Hodening Horse to recite long
axtemporaneous verses: if the
Horse outwitted his host, he was
invited in for cakes and cider. A less
witty procedure was followed in
some rural communities and along
lonely roads: wealthy citizens and
travellers were attacked by unknown
Hodening Horses who demanded
fines" from their victims.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-12-23
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l heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play,
And tOiid and speet
The t0Ords repeat
OF peace on earth, goodtoiH 10 men!
And thought ho,U, as The day had come,
The bellries Of all ChriSfendom
Had rolled along
The Hnbroken song
Of peace on earth, good-lUiLl TO meni
TIL, ringing, SiOiHging on its Udy,
The ,0orld repolUed from night TO day
A UOice, chime,
A chant sublime
Of peace on earth. good-,cHL TO menl
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-12-23
Open Air 'Festas"
vs.. Santa Claus

Santa Claus has firmly entrenched
himself in the hearts of Brazilian
youngsters, although his traditional
chimney had to be abandoned-very
few homes being equipped with such
things, and it never occurs to the
small fry that it might be fun to
spy on Santa; the children beg to
stay up. of course, hoping to partici-
pate in the grown-up festivities and
perhaps accompany their parents to
midnight mass.
Since it really is June in January
south Of the equator, Christmas in
Brazil is midsummer festival.
Midnight mass on Christmas Eve
is celebrated with greater or lesser
pomp throughout the land, preceded
by dancing ''festas" and gala late
Suppers.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-12-23

Then from each black, dccurSed mouth
The cannon Numbered in the South
Ind With the sound
The carols droiUned
OF peace on earth, good-ioH to men!
Ii ,oas as il an earthquake rent
The hearth-St0nes OF continent,
And made torlorn
The households born
Of peace on earth. goodwill to menI
And in despair I boiUed my head;
There is no peace on earth, said;
'For hate is strong
And mOcks the song
OJ peace on earth, good-tUiH to men!"
Then pealed the bells more loud and
deep,
God is not dead; nor doth He sleep!
The Wrong shall Iail,
The Right prerail,
Vith peace on earth, good.piH to menl"
Henry Wads,oorth IOngfeHoiO.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-12-23

Bill did not neglect his privilege.
So as soon as the last member of
her brood had faded down the drive
way, Kate told Martie and Sam to
take tWo-day vacation and then
settled back to spend Christmas by
herself. She ran into the capacious
living room and with a completely
undignified leap planted herself
spraWling upon the divan. Every
one but Kate Sprawled on that
divan. Kate never had time. Now
she would begin the Christmas holi- |
days by staying there for hours.
Before dinner-time she donned her
best red evening frock and over
this her smock. Then she went down
to the kitchen to make herself
meal, admitting for the first time
that it was rather lonesome in the
old house. She heard loud rappings
on the old brass knocker, and went
to open the door rather timidly.
But her timidity gave way to an
noyance. There was her older
brother, Tom, who had started that
morning ostensibly to pass the holi-
days with a group of bachelor
friends. And here he was, back
with five young men in tow! They
were heavily laden, turkey feet
protruding from one of the bundles.
"Well, we began talking it over"
Tom said, land decided Christmas
at the club would be a frost. So l
asked the fellows to come home
with me. 1 was afraid you wouldn't
have things for the feast, so we
stopped and got what we thought
you'd want. Bill, here, even got mis-
tletoe, though I told him there'd be
no pretty girls!"
Then, turning to one of the young
men whom Kate had never met, the
tactless brother went on. "Bill, this
is my sister. Now I'll run along
and get the car in the garage. And,
sis, you might take the fellows up
and show 'em where you want 'em
W SlGGp.
Bill alone of the young bachelors
noted the look of disappointment on
Kate's face. Later, after she had
prepared an impromptu Christmas
Eve supper and laid aside her
smock, she heard Bill say from the
other end of the table: II thought
Tom said there would be no pretty
girls here. Boys, let's drink a toast
to Sister Kate!'
1t was past midnight that night
when Kate left the kitchen. The
boys had helped with the dishes
under Bills orders, but there would
be pies and puddings to make for
the next day and Kate knew she
would have her hands full. She was
up early to prepare the festive
breakfast, and all day she worked
in the kitchen.
It was late Christmas night when
she had finished the last work in
the kitchen. AS, she passed through
the hall, Bill stood waiting for her.
There, above them, hung the mis-
tletoe and Bill did not neglect
his privilege.
ut isn't just because of the mis-
tletoe," he told Kate, holding her
still close to him. II loved you when
first saw you. 1t has been out
rageous for us to impose on you !
this way"
"It's all been worthwhile, Bill"
Kate replied, because I've made !
myself believe that l was doing it !
all for you-alone!"
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-12-23
DECEMBER %, 1916
Toy Bin

Toy Bin
II you provide place for toys
you will find IL easier TO teach
your children to pick up after them
selves. thus eliminating trlppinA
hazard
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1946-09-01
SWEDISH AIR SERVICE
TO RIO DE JANElRO

On April Sth the Swedish SlLA
ComPany's plane Bob rebuilt fly
ing fortress returned to the airport
of Broma outside Stockholm after hav-
ing performed the first test flight
Stockholm Paris Lisbon Casablanca
Dakar Natal Rio de Janeiro and
back, a distance of $4,000 kilometres
(29,s00 miles, This was the longest
flight ever made by Swedish traffic
plane. The effective flying time Stock
holm Rio was 50 hours, S. minutes,
and the participating experts report
that the flight was performed exactly
according to plan and without mishap.
SlLA announces that regular traffic
will be opened on this line in July, but
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1946-09-01
NORWAY TO PRODUCE
ALUMINIUM SHIP FITTINGS

Seeking new uses for Norwegian al
minimum, a committee representing the
aluminium and shipbuilding industries
has been appointed to work with the
State Standardization Bureau in design
ing all-aluminum fittings for Norweg
ian ships. Preliminary projects will in
clude port hole and window frames
and ventilation units According to the
committee, the construction material
will be sufficiently strong to permit
its use in place of cast iron for most
fixtures. Aluminium is also highly re-
SStant to sea water.
Although the production of alumni
mum kitchenware has already surpassed
Prewar output, it will still be some
time before domestic needs are fully
satisfied Imports of enameled cooking
ware, once a sizeable item, have now
been practically discontinued due the
shortage of foreign exchange
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1946-09-01
NORWAY WHALERS
HOMEBOUND

Six Norwegian whaling expeditions
are homeward bound following a sue
cessful season in the Antarctic The
huge floating factories accompanied by
fleets of smaller whale boats are ex-
pected to arrive in Norwegian ports by
the middle of May. Reports of the sea-
son S catch, radioed from the Antarctic,
have set production at 100 $50 barrels
which represents is million Kroner
of badly needed foreign exchange One
of the factory ships, which suffered
propeller damage is now being towed
into Cape Town, and will not return to
its home port with other members of
the fleet
The return of the whaling fleet from
its first Peacetime expedition in SIX
years will touch off celebrations in the
whaling centers of Sandefjord, Tons
berg, and Larvik on the lower Oslo
ford.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1946-09-01
PACE IS

before the start some further test
flights will be made. The service will
be operated by "Skymasters' DCD,
which will shortly be delivered to the
Swedish Company.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
By Barbara Clark

Norma Dean Lewis, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ivan Lewis of 39 Bellevue Square, was awarded the Civitan Award at graduation ex- ercises at the Northeast Junior High School on Tuesday, June IS. This award is based on the best citizen of the school and also the person who has done the most for the welfare of the school. She was also graduation speaker which meant that her scholarship rat ing was one of the highest at the school. In recent popularity contest held at Northeast, Miss Lewis was voted by the Gradua- ton Class the girl most likely to succeed, most popular, most cour- teous, the smartest, most studious,
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
NAACP Endorses Political Action

In the best-attended, stormiest and most democratic national ses- sion in the recent history of the organization, the National Asso- citation for the Advancement of Colored Peopl ended Sunday it's 37th Annual Conference. The meeting was held in Cincinnati, and had opened the previous We'd nesday morning. ,
 Even before the first session was thrown open to the delegates, 1t had already become apparent that in the two years since the last convention was held there had developed a new demand for more democratic action on the parts of the membership as represented through the nearly 700 delegates. While the large and important 'window-dressing' public meetings crowded out the huge Emery Aud itorium at every session, the meet ings were more marked by the. numbers of groups, some of them quite large, of delegates outside of the meeting hall conferring on certain issues of interest to them.
 Chief among these groups were the Remember Texas delegation, the large and powerful Ohio bloc, St. Louis and the Baltimore Washington combination. Texas and St. Louis sought the establish nent of Middle-western and South western regional setups, while Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washing ton sought greater autonomy for the branches and a more flexible direction. Both groups had the support of Massachusetts, New Jersey and several other smaller Especially emphatic on this latter point were the dele gates from Boston, Cincinnati and Philadelphia, all of whose branches had recently come through cleo tions in which the role of the Ma tional office was far from satis- factory.
 Heard at the first five sessions of the conference was most un- usual array of outstanding nation
 Continued on page 8
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06

Dame Rumor has it that Mitch ell "Mike" Jackson, popular third warder, has definitely thrown his hat into the ring for alderman on the Democratic ticket.
 Whether or not Mike wins re- cognition and eventual nomina- tion the idea of a Negro candi- date is timely and appropriate.
 As Hartfordites we'll know the third ward has a comfortable ma jority in Negro population. They should by all that's fair and right rate Negro representation. Ne gro representation has and is be- ing sought in other thickly popu- lated Negro areas. It is true with us as with other races that a member of our own race can more readily understand our ways of life. As a race we'll need to bring all the real understanding to bear in the solutions of present and future race problems; we'll need to stiffen our ranks as bull wark against attacks from envi- GUS opponents.
 There is no need to deny that as our race moves forward we shall
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
Senior Citizens Colony Is IdeaI

a hearing with the Hartford Well fare Board to discuss the Senior Citizens Colony at the Municipal Council meeting last Monday. No date was set for the meeting at that time.
 All who are interested in inn proving the care of the aged in Hartford are asked to attend this hearing. The date will be published as soon as it is set.
 The Senior Citizens Colony is not an experiment in the United States. Roosevelt Park, the Colony for the Aged, in Millville, New Jersey, operating for several years, offers older citizens with lit tie income rentals for some $500 per month.
 Great difficulty is being exper- fenced by older persons, who have cnly old-age and social security pensions, to obtain rents or even rooms in Hartford at the present time, and it will continue to be- come more difficult in the coming months.
 Plans are made to build an in- firmary for 325 patients. But some provision must also be made for older persons before they reach the need of nursing care. Hart ford voters at the polls about two years ago voted for an appropria- ton of $625,00O for an old folks home. The infirmary is not the answer, the colony is.
 Watch the paper for date of hearing, and please attend.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
(Continued from last week)

The Colony plan would prevent separating old couples and allow them to keep their few precious belongings, which would not be possible if they were institution alized in the large building planned by the Welfare Depart ment. Many of our aged citizens are now living in attics, fretraps, and basements. It is more difficult for them to find living quarters on their meager allowances of $40 per month, than it is for veterans at the present time. The housing shortage has not spared them be- cause they are old and infirm. Often they are alone, the last of their kin, with no relative to stand by. The community is required to build a homelike environment for senior citizens in these twilight years. The Colony is the answer.
 The Colony plan is not entirely new in this country, for the city of Millville, in New Jersey, start ed one seven years ago. It has been a success, and will be en- larged as soon as building mater ials are available. Under the plan it was possible to offer rentals at $5 and $7 per month to older Europe the plan has been more highly developed. In Denmark, colonies for the aged are built in parklike areas, with cottages, dormitories, infrmaries, workshop and chapels located on the grounds. This plan prevents accidents which occur because of failing sight and deafness which often accompanies old age.
 Several organizations in the Greater Hartford area are spon- soring the Hartford Senior Citi- zens Colony. With Hartford point ing the way, it is anticipated that other communities will follow in providing Senior Citizens Colonies for older folks. Hartford voters are asked to make vocal their feel ings for the project, by speaking to their aldermen and by writing letters to local papers. Proponents throughout the state are asked to communicate with Aaron G. Co., hen of West Hartford. MT. Cohen, local sponsor of the movement, is enlisting support for a broader plan known as Senior Citizens Colony, Inc. This plan would be used for counties, states, etc. The Colony plan should enlist the sym pathies of all who would build safe havens for citizens in the twilight years. It would save many from spending their last years behind bars in mental institutions.
 A resolution was passed to hold
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
Seeks Seat In City Council

create some enmities. The frall- ty of human nature is such that jealousies and envies will arise in both private and public life on the slightest provocation.
 Let's face the facts. We need Negro representation whenever and wherever community situa- tions afford us an opportunity to demand it. Viewed from this standpoint, it would seem that Mike Jackson's bid for the Demo- cra-ic candidacy is step in the right direction. Gentlemen, we give you Mitchell "Mike" Jackson, honest straightforward and keen ly aware of existing race prob lems and interested in their solu- tion. Naturally we wish Mike Good Luck.
 However, MT. Jackson, in spi- rit of good fellowship, has indi- cated that he would welcome com petition from the other side of the political fence. Therefore, this latter thought is openly construed as a challenge to the Republican ranks to offer up a candidate uo the voters. How about it Repub- llcans?
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
Frank Simpson Reports To Gov, Baldwin

Frank T. Simpson, special as- sistant to the Connecticut Inter- racial Commission, is hard worker. This type of work, more often than not, brings the agent into intimate contact with intri- cate questions and problems: seg- regation, housing, education, etc. Decisions must be made, decisions that are often vital in the lives of many people. MT. Simpson, how ever, seems peculiarly fitted for any such office. His previous re- cord indicates that he has served as Field Agent, Tougaloo College; Field Agent, Congregational Ex- tension Society; Associate secre- i tary, Independent Social Center; Member-treasurer Hartford Hous- ing Authority, Chairman Policy Committee of the Inter-racia1 Group Workshop. This list, too, is incomplete.
 Speaking with reference to the latest report of the Inter-racial Committee to Governor Baldwin on "New Emphasis on Training" MT. Simpson said:
 "The report of the Connecticut 1nter-racial Commission to Gov. Baldwin on the enrolment of Ne groes in state trade schools, is striking besause of the few Ne groes taking advantage of Con- necticut's free educational system. ! Seven trade schools report sixteen Negroes enrolled.
 1 "1t is estimated that Connecti- cut has a population of 30,0O0 Ne groes, and it appears that Con- necticut's Negro youth is not talk ing the fullest possible advantage of the educational opportunity open to them. Various opinions can be given about the reasons for this failure of Negro youth to The chief reason, probably, has ,, been their uncertainty about ob- obtaining jobs. With widening range of jobs open to Negroes during the war, every Connecti- cut community should encourage Negro youth to enroll in vocational and technical schools as well as for the professions"
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
NORMA DEAN LEWIS IS WINNER OF PRIZED CIVlT AN AWARD

and the girl having done the most for Northeast.
 Miss Lewis was the president of the Northeast Jr. High Student Council, the school librarian, as- slstant editor of the Chronicle, the school newspaper, president of the schools athletic club, and a rep- resentative of her school at the city board of the Junior Red Cross.
 She is a volunteer worker at St. Benedict's Center, a member of the Northend Community Gen. ter, president of Girl Scout Troop No. 16S, a member of the Hart ford Tuberculosis Society, and also a member of the Girls Re- serve of the Y. W. c. A.
 "Miss Lewis is a credit to the community as we'll as to her race. |" as said by the principal of the school.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06

The United Negro Collge Fund officially, closed it's annual drive Friday evening, June 21, with a gala Fashion Show sponsored by Mrs. Charles H. DeMond, at the Ann St. YWCA. The net proceeds of the show amountedt $112.5O. Many donations were given among which was Sage Aliens, one of Connecticut's leading department stores, who donated $25.00 and the use of clothing to the amount of $6O.00.
 The Sage Allen outfit was mod eled by the charming matron, Mrs. Preston Harris and professional model could not have done better.
 The dress was a two piece ray on print of an amusing farm scene. The correct accessories a large black hat, gauntlet gloves, purse and shoes, were used to bring out the color scheme ot black white and blue.
 The WnlIe CdSuclA SOSNN wool was thrown over the should CTS and may be worn with every type of summer costume.
 The Juvenile Group modelled play clothes, sportwear, dresses and party frocks. In this group were Barbara Horehead modelling on Eisenhower suit, Carlton Hodg es with a sport suit and Barbara Kirkley.
 A Ballet Group presented 'by Mrs. Oscar Butler gave four per- formances, "Let It Snow," Cock tails For Two" "Easter Parade" and "Make Believe" This group of 8 wore very stunning costumes and superbly expressed their numbers.
 The Teen .ers showed play
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
Rev. Adam Powell
 Denounces Bigots

Hartford had a distinguished visitor this weekend in the per son of the Honorable Adam Clay ton Powell, Congressman from New York State.
 Speaking before a gathering of nearly 500 at the Weaver High School auditorium, Thursday, June 27th, under the sponsorship of the local Political Action Commit tee and on the subject of "What do you mean by Democracy" MT. Powell scored again and again with such fiery denunciations as: Democracy is in a worse condi- tion today than before Pearl liar bor" or "We have won the war, but not the peace, for we have no peace to lose"
 Always an aggressive and mili- tant speaker with a direct ap- proach and definitely representa- tive of the political philosophy and approach of many of both races, MT. Powell did not lose the opportunity to fail at certain Southern practices in general, and Senator Theodore Bilbo and his ilk in particular, with such thrusts as: "Men who run in mobs hiding their faces in sheets" And ,anent Bilbo: fBilbo vomits and spews his vomit," and is 'the son of fascism in America"
 On the other hand he exhorted his listeners with: "This is an hour where we must stand to- Cether. We cannot allow our party to cruelty men like Henry Wal
Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
FASHION SHOW CLIMAXES COLLEGE FUND DRIVE

clothes, sportwear, dressie sport and formals. Included in the teen age group were Miss Dorothy Lew is with a tennis outfit, bathing suit and lounging pajamas, Miss Alma Stinson in street wear made by Mrs. Emma Newkirk and Miss Jacqueline Strong with a white suit worn with lime blouse, the skirt of which could be worn with a ime blouse, the skirt of which could be worn as a sport skirt. This outfit was made by Mrs. Ruth Thomas.
 Among the adult models were Mrs. Mary Freedman, Mrs. Ceci- lia Morehead and Mrs. Mordecai Black showing playing clothes, sportswear, street, formal and a hair style. The hairdo was an up- sweep worn by Mrs. Iris Black and styled by Martna's Beauty Salon.
 A bridal group presented Miss Jacqueline Strong and Roland Richardson as bride and groom, Mrs. John Woods, matron of hon. or, Miss Wilberine Newkirk, flow CT girl, Charles Terry, Jr., ring bearer and Helene Hodges car ried the bridal train.
 A musical program featured Mrs. Arthur Jenkins and Mrs. Vic toria Hicks in piano solos, and Mrs. Mary McGill of the Trel AL pha Chorus rendered two highly appreciated solos. Mrs. James Cha fin was pianist of the evenings affair and did a splendid job of accompanist for the various sing CTS.
 Mrs. Charles H. DeMond, chair man of the show wishes to ex- press her deepest appreciation and