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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-10
Men Dying In Gos-FiIIed Mine Shuff
Wrote Pofhefic NotesTo Relatives

Centralia, Ill.-The final words
of 13 miners who scrawled in
darkness on pages torn from a
foreman's time book-were pub
lished today.
The notes were in the clothing
of the last group of the Expan-
sion's III victims who were found
Saturday morning. They had lived
a possible Is hours after the
blast.
A notice on the rock face above
their bodies advised rescue work
ers "look in everybody's pockets.
We all have notes. Give them to
our wives"
Names of the writer's were with
held.
"LOOks Like the End"
"To my wife: 1t looks like the
end for me. love you, honey,
more than life itself. If | don't
make it, please do the best you
can and always remember and love
me, honey. You are the sweetest
wife in the world. Goodby, honey
and Dickey," one note said.
Another, addressed to two boys:
"Be good boys. Please your
father. o Lord help me-"
Others:
"Dear wife: Please take care of
the children. Leave all to my wife.
Love-"
"Goodby. Give family
(sum of money!. Put toomstone
on all graves"
"My dear Wife: Goodby. Name
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-10
State Group Hears
Green Attack Bills
To Restrict Labor

The Ohio State Federation of Labor has declared about
anti-labor legislation in the state and nation
This clear 2100 observers attending a special
legislative conference of the OSF in Columbus March 80
unanimously approved "a Declaration of Principles outln-
ing specific objections to antabor laws and proposing
changes in present labor legislation (he full text of the
Declaration appears page g. Copies of it have been
sent to President Truman, all of Congress- all
bers of the Ohio General Assembly all state central bodies
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-10
West COatst AFL Group
Votes To Ban Red Agents

San Francisco.-The San Fran
cisco Central Labor Council voted
1856 to ban Communists from
membership and urged they be ex-
cluded from State American Fed
Grafton of Labor councils as well.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-10
BUS STRIKE

Cedar Rapids, la. (ILNS).-Bus
service in this city Of 10000 was
tied up April l when 80 AFL driv-
ers and maintenance workers went
on strike. The walkout followed
failure of negotiations over a new
contract.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-10
GAIN BY YARDMASTERS

Chicago.-The A. F. of l.. Rail
road Yardmasters of America has
signed an agreement with the Kan
sas City Southern providing for
one day of rest per week, with
time and one-half pay in the event
the rest day is worked.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-10
WOMEN WORKERS TOTAL

Washington, D. C. (ILNS).-All
the non-durable goods industries,
except tobacco, had more women
production workers last fall than
in 1889, according to an analysis
made by the Women's Bureau, U.
S. Department of Labor.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-10

New York City.-Thirty-one per
cent of New York City's 2,347,OCO
families are living in sub-standard
housing, according to a statement
from Chairman Edmond B. Butler
of the New York City Housing
Authority.
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Evening star., 1947-11-12
Five Will Face Hearing
On Lottery Charges Today

Five persons arrested yesterday
we're due to appear in Municipal
Court today on charges of operating
lottery and possessing numbers
slips.
James M. Carpenter, 54, of the 400
block Eighth street S.W. was ar
rested as he walked along the 500
block of E street S.W. The others,
arrested at a house in the TOO block
of Hobart place NV. by three vice
squad men, according to 1t. Roy
Blick, were Mrs. Florence M. Ben
nett, 26, and William K. Daniels,
IS, of the Hobart street address;
william Mitchell, 40, of the 2800
block Sherman avenue NV, and
Mrs. Hazel I. Colvin, %, of the
1900 block o street NV, all colored
They were free under $500 bond
each pending court appearance. 1t.
Blick said an undercover policeman
made several numbers plays at the
Hobart street address before the
arrests.
Evening star., 1947-11-12
BY the Assoeiofed Press

Senator Brewster, Republican, Of
Maine left last night to attend the
International Aviation Conference
in Geneva, Switzerland.
Senator Brewster, chairman of the
Senate Commerce Subcommittee on
Aviation, was named chairman of
the congressional Advisory Com
mittee to the conference of "a ma
tions considering international air
routes.
He was the American delegate to
the Chicago International Aviation
Convention and the Montreal Inter-
national Conference in 1916. In ad-
dition, he is chairman of the con-
gressional Aviation Policy Board.
Evening star., 1947-11-12
Brewster Goes to Geneva Girl, Is, Beaches Launch
For Aviation Conference After Pilot Drops Dead
By the Associated Press

ERIE, Pa, Nov. 12.-Patty Vein
dorf, 13, Villa Maria High School
sophomore, didn't get to her classes
yesterday and here's the reason:
Patty, who says she doesn't know
anything about boats, was being fer
ried across storm whipped Presque
Isle Bay to school in 36-foot launch
by William Schauble, go, because the
road had been washed out. Halfway
Evening star., 1947-11-12

for equipping the school cafeteria.
Onicials said gifts Of food and
tableware will be donated for sale
to augment $3.50 realized from a re-
cent carnival and 500 from a rum.
mage sale, all for the cafeteria fund.
Evening star., 1947-11-12

across the bay Mr.. Schauble dropped
dead at the wheel.
IT was scared when the pilot fell
over" Patty told the Coast Guard
after she had managed to beach the
launch. IT tried to talk to him to
ask him what should do. He must
have died right away because he
didn't answer. I grabbed the wheel
and somehow turned the boat around
and headed back to shore
Evening star., 1947-11-12

Clifton PTA Will Hold
Benefit Shower Tonight
The Clifton (vao PTA will hoio
a shower after It's business meeting
at q o'clock tonight, to raise funds
Evening star., 1947-11-12

Belgians now eat SO pounds Of
fish a year. per person. so per cent
more than in 1910.
Evening star., 1947-05-18

b, elaborately fur
NV. not far from n
baths; new gas fur
$500 mo-: licensed
.ar garage; unusually
ling property, furni-
81 800 down; quick
appointment. EDWIN
1910 Vermont ave.
Evening star., 1947-05-18
MOTOR TRAVEL

GOING TO KANSAS! SEEKING. chaperone
for 5-yr.old boy on plane, 7-hr. trip. to
kkEAelsG k Vi Tf Eos sIsf: 81: LOUIS May IS. desire
one or two share-expense passengers; Al
COUPLE GOING TO PITTsBURGH june
3; is47 Nash. Z. /. FINES. Jackson
VASE. tfssHT TO Los ANGELES, two young
GoVERNMEST VaiESSi Si1 EMPIoYE, leaving for San
Francisco Thursday morning. can take, 2
IEAvrNG Il foR s1HoR Toronto on card Of May.
can take three. in clean car; share ex- =.
penses; return TO Washington on Slst.
sTUiDENT AND WIFE want ride to Cali.
fornia; share driving and expenses; around
iYhs Hs faAEkhEas KAIzAsk Is 2sss or car
ers and guests. share, expenses; REFS ex-
changed: cars to all cities: CaI1orn1s
daily. % Massachusetts ave. NV. Re.
GENTLEMAN driving to Portland. ore.
early In June has reom fsr or
sH6Ess sHsba9ssa sfh s Ssss sSsasyEns1
bR1VG nsHaa Nsz NEW r. Sss to Los Angeles
May 10. Take another man PASSENGER
share expenses. References excnangsd'
Coi CouPIE WILL DRIVE CAR to Southwest
or Southern California. arognd g567 June !;
DRIVING TO FLORIDA. on May 80. ,takss
18th st. NV. Apt. 4, DU. 3451, MR..
DRIVINd 1e41 Chrysler sedan alone.
San Francisco, June 9; can take 3.
GEORGE WASHINGTON University student
driving to Tampa, Florida. THURSDAY. take
Q, return June Bird. WA. 2307.
LEAVING for Indianapolis Saturday morn
ing, oath; passengers; 1941 Buick; AT
Evening star., 1947-05-18
PERSONAL tcsss.

Ilcns sRsE1Saaa S.ar s.EsSs asls. z py nos
EissssoSlLANpM"Ths ssSlL nr.adock q Ians.y,oa .:.l,oa
are cordially invited g attend cpenlnda nd
Nay go ga GtsEas odsns e. AIN
psvillion-beautiful sardens. tFoTmeIiy
Fpedss FFpedsTick. e Ma. u. ., route 20. "a Brad
dosE Kssssyastasgnst assI.t psE ~. hs5bf sa5f as-
eaREEsNdfSG eoaPREENdfSG sootN-A home Tor bed-riddsn
patients, also incurable cancer; reason,
able ss rates Ha ase i ou Iasy
Lexingston. ST.. Baltimore %. Ad. 90 Ssi- v
GS0HcHiNG SOls HHSRi for academic subject. for
school children during summer by puDiic
SSsRsHesssMseasSShS Ssses sesShsSE aGr asslyns. sas
perfect iii for smart women; moderate
prices; studio centrally located sboys
LoeH's Columbia Thester. Lea = EaG1I y
sSGn sSBY 1sIiTTERs REGiisTfRY-Mothers, be
safe Can DI s3oo for sonSsa nsssss,se
finFerWaYe. soc No appointments, Al
Rsa s0qs qglsHrY e savees.eE coEE essdsfssaio sio
DREssMAKING, ALTERATIoNs-Accent-
uate your loneliness by having your clothes
made and ntted by an expert: rsasona0ie.
Mns VERY EASY to make finest NapoIeon
and Danish pastry after taxing lesson Y
my, my or Eour ~ asas hSme; pay ai'ef ieanihR' p
HnEYaPpNoTIsM nEap LECTURES and demonstra-
tions by experienced operator at weekly
meetings. Write for admission card. BOX
fIH fUBLic ADDREss EoUIPMENT--Ampl-
fyirlg systems for your graduation exercises
or dance: self-generated electricity Tor OUT
door affairs. SOUND EQUIPMENT Co..
CLUE MEETING RooM-open for parties
or lecture enRasements; block above plpons
Circle; music system ayaiiapls VoaSE
RECORDING STUDIOS. CO. 4726.
HoRSEBACK RIDING-Beautiful country,
willing mounts, nine miles from Washing-
ton center; we meet Green Meadows BUS;
Cali Shepherd 1886 or drive out. RIGGS
ROAD RIDING CLUB. on Riggs rd, "a
miles beyond University lane. -.
NURSING HOME--Vacanctes for PEG pa
tients: excellent 24.hr. trained nursing
care; large. semiprivate corner room' oesu-
tiful grounds and porches. SH. 1914.
EXQUISITE DYEING and 3 convenient
driye-in In front Of his door. ouerS YOU
the dye work specialist: ExQUlSIIE
CLEANERS, Georgia at New Hampshire.
NJ MorHEE Bh MUST FIND HOME for her two
boys, ages 2-3. for 3 months. hepiS BOX
% %gxPERT DREssMAKING and altering.
Nj ALLEN, HO 1895. -sV
VACANCY, REST HOME. for elderly per
son; end e. front room. AID. eloo. ifAs
.aruice desired.
Evening star., 1947-05-18

HONE silAp. COMPANIES tcsnf.
dfivewAys. porcfes, basement noOIs, Stepss
Old and new work. g. GALA, a z s!3s s64.
DRryEwAYs and farm lanes. concrete.
ics. S,ssA AsS6i c66LEssAN MAN u WooD NC. vt 1858.
FLOOR sEKyrCE, nothing out ths pess;
NC coNIR4CLoRs. INC. 1879 Wiscon-
HEATiNGMoil fIE aahiioi1 81 furnaces and Oh hurners.
complete hot-vatsr radiation sysssma y Wi.n axn
PeadIaERRiae PsIe aazsasss CO. sssf i a. ca ave. an
n, sTsAssE S1aa sssss ss aR SR
AT. 704S, for estimate. No JOB TOO small.
Kit tss very iafess cabinets and sink
Sops: entire Job done from floor 70 CELL
MODERN HOME CO.. Ma. 67lo.
L5NoLEUM LIKB-NU-EsM :, de DESIGNS os', sp-
Marlboro \ rH5a pike. Hillside, Nd
PAINTING. PArERINSS;; sS;. hoors, scS, Wassr- s,5sr
work: Est. 1925. GILBERT 4 HAMILTON.
PaiNTTNG, e1 FIN papering. plastering, fioor re-
finishing, general home improvements. 36
mos. to pay. Can anytime, Ia. 1894. Il.
RoSNER, Established Thirty Year" IA
PAPER HANGING AND PAINTING; work
guaranteed: estimates. THE DECORATIVE
sHRmht ssHERRmhtANANT III Tho HOME IMPROVEMENT CO.
-Remodelins from bsnt. to ATTIC; roof.
ing, siding, screening: free estimate; FILA
terms WA. 6527. NO. 9059. -l7 .
REMODEL, modernize your nome noTs
terMsa free estimate. NATIONAL MSTAlr
LATION CO.. 6502 Wis ave, WI 1900.
HYATTsvTLIE CONTRACTING co.
Roofing, siding, guttering. painting, paper-
ing: all work guaranteed; no down pay
meTlt: low monthly terms; for free esti.
mate call WA S4S6 days or ewes.
GILBERT BROS.-Home improvements.
"Roof painting a speciality" Call UN.
35T2. s am. to IL am; eyes,. to Pm.
GENERAL CONTRACTING, building ad-
sEsipENffaf s1ssSnS ,coMTkAcTHNe MFR c0 Re-
SO37 ewes, to 8; all day Sunday. lis
BRING YOUR BUILDING problems to us;
repairs, alterations. new houses, swim
ming pools, tennis Courts or what have you.
Designs. free estimates. WELLES EN-
GINEERING CO.. Vienna. Va, 90. 27-
SPECIALIZING in screening porches. Best
quality material: Western hr and hemlock
framing; bronze or copper wire; expert
workmanship. w. D. TAYLOR. phone eve
nings except Fri and Sat, 81. 3942.
CUSTOM-BUILT 2-bedrm. house. S42.50
up Complete repair. remodeltng service.
KEYSTONE CONST. CO, Alex. $3.50. 20
Evening star., 1947-05-18
HOME IMPROVEMENT COMPANIES.

ADDITIONS AND REM0DELING. CONNER
ciaI and residential; three years to pay.
Can NO. 3679, vASCO & HASS co. 20s
ADDITIONS, porches, garages, driveways
and sidewalks: also specializing in stone
work, nagstone terraces and retaining
walls, walls Lss US cH inelass ass1 your porch into
ADDDTEfIONs, remodeiing. carpentry. plumb
ing, plsstertng, painting, ETC.; free esti-
RaaiLTos RssiiLi q 9sasf 9csoaNsffRacTfsa Co. az 4sss
ArR-coNDITIoNED DUCT WORK. attic
md recreation rooms, lines added; free esti-
mates. WA 2419 after 9 pm.
ASPHALT DRIvEWAYS, parking areas,
concrete driveways Ealkways, Easements.
porches and general excavation. COM
MUNITy PAVING GO, ,t General contrae-
BuiLDERS, MODERNIZE. Add postwar
future to your house BY installing low
cost nationally known. automatic dish
washing machine. specially made for hriid-
ers in a chassis model without cabinet.
Substantial reduction from regular price.
Cali or write Wine MOTOR SALES
CORP. Alexandrias Va, Tel Overlook
c2RPENTER, general home repairs all
kinds; work guaranteed. Cali after p m
all day Sat. and Sunday. IA. 164a-M-
CEMENT WORK. stone walls. nagstone
terraces, walks. chimneys. flreplaces; ce-
menf driveWays. walks, porches. retaining
walls. MARCucCIO. 1t. A, HorneIs lane,
Rockyille, Nd. Phone Eockrilie 3bsS. -26
CONCRETE WOkK--DrtvevayBs sidewalks,
porches, footings,. etc, and hrk. work.
tres estimates. MILLER = LONG CO..
CH. k3oo.
Evening star., 1947-05-18
lAsTrucrIoNs COURSES (coas.l

gICz sEvEMk S9Inss sesnscuissns e m
chimes. New cIssses noy sts1tinE; Enron
At BOYD SCHOOL. 1888 r St. ma 23S5:
and air conditioning now starting; Gi
approved. NATL INST. or COMM y
TECH. NC. 24S0 18th st. n.Wa Ho. 2ASA.
uopKxN TRAINING IN Beauty culture. e
gubjects tauxht. Apprexe4 p 0eysTnaHsnvt ySav
e. 81 srainaiIn6s. IaI6 a MAH.xnnTT Y nH 81 rs. 4easi
f6PULaR PIANO and accordion taught n
short time: results guar; u; approved = r1ss 1o1 81
Ifo8 q st. nv. ME 400; EAi 6soo,
training in al subjects, day, nisht and
EABEILE HONOUR school, approved
for %. c. requirements and GI training.
1910 n. r. ave. NE. 7778. Estah. 1918.
Evening star., 1947-05-18

SCQa
eonette. restaurant, deiicatessen. on per
ssniss GUY NJ i1Saais Boz
ssoe ds s two wh s zs0 asSsry fSs yas
most desirable NV. suburban location. 4
4 5ss ps9aOlss ssss scHos sssssss9sa aN T'es Co. 81
GGRME.LioIok. GsiITfLLioIoks does $500 daily. nets 8 ;
500 monthly; net rental. sos mo-; s2ls
Gated In transient and oflce bldes. section
owner, tired after many. years OF opera
s en will neadAs fs 5fr soss a2s4os K Co. 81
GsSsYaEa seE 81 ssored
does S2.4o0 wkly.: very busy NV. cornel
nings; 61a-day week; owners bad healti
necessitates immediate sale; PIice, s15, sr5,
500. Plus STOCK. NICHOLAS. .s .GAS@ToN @ CO.
onICK a9h M0IHMsea aUNca soda soda fountain, suarante
$3.50 daily. closed evenings and SUNDAYS
mostly sandwiches and short orders; rsn m
R pald seIl eh for' sor $1,000. 1000 with down
a1eaoLSg siRaas Sse.s;saT axsToN CO. o. sol WOODWARD
MsakE:YiiaND sIaE:i nl DiIavgRN ITavgRN. drive-in. on BALTIC
pike, ner D. C. line; does ST. zoo EMkly Ely
now, more during summer months; S0R
from Slot machines. neat. attractive lay
out. large capacity; 9Msyr. lease, with apt
as. net ssas ssoe s gTsss e. 81
woodward Bldg, pI, 7765.799
antee $3.50 daily; does excellent bar bust si
ness; short hours; located In best possibl
nsiri,borhood business section can hav'
an the lease desired at reasonable rental
ibeautifuily equipped and decorated; show!
biz profits; priced reasonably NICHOLAS
GAsToN co, sol Woodward Bldg. DI
WvooD. WOO, D,.WoRKNG PLANT. W. Virginia. :
hrs drive from d. C.; fully equipped ant
suitable for fine furniture. custom cabinet
making and niilworks located on priucipa
highway in business and residential section
OF city Of 10000 pop. manufactures tur
n.tlIre for many prominent d. C. concerns
excellent possibilities for expansion Price
Including property and plant equipment
sI0. 600; S.. 500 down payment: MCH M
OLAS GASTON CO., sol woodward blds.
DI TT65-Taq4.
REsrAuRANT. nr. Fails Church, on mail
highway In growing community; recroqi
show steady increase 10 business: excl
tners or married couple; beer and yin!
license c.,;srt On and 20 ..: sac s ana nsibi basi
apt. partially turn; fsE fusther ip1 tn19rTTs e,
highway. OK. o678 - Ga 7t31.
Evening star., 1947-05-18

DR.. Il. W. JOHNSON, Dentist-.False teeth
repaired while you wait. Room 602. Westory
Bldg, 18th and r sts. NV. Closed Sat
PIANO TUNING, SIS: city and suburbs:
prompt seryice repairs reasonable. work
Suaranteed. VICTOR GEORGE. AT. 1886.
-l9
BE sAFE-Before you buy ask about our
for YOU In concrete Reasonably priced.
OLIVER ENGINEERING CO., 81. 1859;
Evening star., 1947-05-18

for additional JIM
Groom apt; S3,t
reasonable oner 9
ington. OWNER
weekdays IL to 8.
The frontiersman., 1947-04-30
MAny I nJ5ytD L. HUNC1DINN NfR

ucry 64ldovians en .ioyeG. dinner last Sun day in the kitchen of Alaska-Sol6oVia Pack CTS. The dinner was sponsor ed by tho Ne tn odist Church for the banefit Of the Bui Id Fund.
 Spring had her calling c:.rd thero too with pussy willows ard gr 3enory being used as c 7nt4rpieces.
The frontiersman., 1947-04-30
AUJAI}DS 10
 b " EI1 r RIDAJ j

The lucky pinochle players will rec icvo the annual c.wa" ds on Fr iday night. Thoro is to be five priz5s, lst and 2n6 Gr 1nC prizes and Or and Con- solatior award, t hen tho wards for t 10 | eToninC Ear:o. 1r. and s. AC an Lipka will s4rT9 as host Grd hos toss for the evening.
The frontiersman., 1947-04-30

HCM,ER COUPLE
 M A I2 RY Ht RE
 Sunday afterno on at 500 in the us. c onn is s toners offico 6 III. Chambers read the marr iag6 Ger emony f or Joseph R. Or aTio Of the Alaska Road c orros ion and Jewel 2. Goodwin of Honor
The frontiersman., 1947-04-30

Mattresses in the trad itlonal crisp white uniforms and head bands served 30 per sons dur ing the evening shift. Those / cc ting IS waitr 5ssas were: Midge Engl ish MaryAnn Swain, Martha Ellen Thomps on, md Norma Swain.
 Fhe Sunday School teachers were all de- tail5d to the kitchen work. They are Hrs. 1otty Thor sn9ss, ITS. J.. Thoyps on, ITS. E. 2pps, Miss llargo Spencer ITS. R.J. Mc- I52ly, Hiss Iaz5l 2ll- tn, and Irs. 7. Adom Lipke.
 .ft5r ths bills we- E. paid, the dinnorc T. 3arad *l54. 80 for the new Church building.
The frontiersman., 1947-04-30
..eaw of to5 1.2ry it3~?s yoH ~ill
 in our Druc 1scortcrt

SUP CT ! C0., \ ] I. | -r- =
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The frontiersman., 1947-04-30

-LI II.. OIL [ ~ FILLS .CCT CQC0.11UT IF %
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The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-12-22

Dec. 10
Dear Santa,
Please bring me a doll and a
doll bathinett and a game. Bring
my sister a doll and a wagon.
We will leave a light and a
piece of cake.
Karclyn Kay and
Faye Ann Brandt
Ridgeway, Ohio
Dear Santa,
/ am little boy seven years
old. / go to school. am a nice
boy so please Santa will you
bring me some toyes and also
my boy friend Oscar Poland hes
nice to. I want for Christmas
football, cowboy suit, candy fruit
collor-bo jeep trackor.
hope / here from you. by
Richard Handy
Dear Santa
Please bring me doll and
some house slippers too.
Your truly
Gloria Sullivan
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-12-22

ing the Christmas season.
In 1876. John Calcott H0rSiey. Roy
al Academicim. designed card
for Sir Henry Cole. Thus the Gus
tom Of sending Christmas cards
seems 70 have been inaugurated-
although, even es far back as Queen
Anne's reign, it was customary for
children TO write Christmas pieces.
Such Christmas pieces were speci-
mems Of handwriting with elaborate
ly engraved borders designed 10 rep
resent some current event or subject
studied by the children during the
year, and were sold in shops and at
bazaars until about 1870
Christmas cards were introduced
into the United States during the
l87Os by Marcus Ward and Company
Of London and for a short while the
English firm enjoyed a monopoly Of
the market
The name of Louis Prang is out
standing in the history and develop
mcht of the modern Christmas card
industry. Mr. Prang. an exile from
Germany following the revolution of
l848, introduced the art idea into
American public schools via the
Prang method Of education. in 1874.
prang invaded the Christmas card
field. Prizes were offered for the
best designs and perfected litho-
graphic processes.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-12-22

ants, Red Cross workers, Wehr-
macht guards, and older children
they arrived ON foot. herded in cattle
cars, travelling in groups.
A fraction Of the millions Of inno-
cent victims of World War II, these
refugee children were supposed to
remain only two or three months
so as to give other youngsters a
chance to rccupcrate in neutral
Switzerland. But in many cases,
repatriation was dalaycd-parcnts
were scattered or dead, battles still
ragged in areas whence the children
had come, 50 they were allowed to
remain and Switzerland, croWding
them to her bosom, welcomed many,
many others.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-12-22

Switzerland kept" Christmas last
year for the 10000 refugee children
who we're being cared for within her
borders as Europe celebrated its
sixth wartime Christmas.
From France and Belgium, from
Holland. Italy Hungary, Poland,
Czcchoslovallia, and far distant
Greece they had come-many Of
them orphans, many children with
out a comuy-traversing Europe by
cTcuitoua routes. Guided by peas
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-12-22

among OllllStilldS ,
customs and tradi-
ton serving the
spirit Of friendship,
echoing the prom
Use of peace and
good will
r Reputedly the
first Christm a 6
card, properly so
called, wa 5 dis
patched in l345
when w. C Dob
son, one OF queen
Victoria's S favorite
painters, sent lith-
ographcd scenes S
inscribed with
greetings 10 his
many friends dur
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-12-22
R. r. No. A
Redwood, Ohio

ANANiAWOOOB CAllO
Dear Santa,
l am yrs old and go to school
/ would like to have Doctor
set, handkerchiefs, a basketball
some candy and chewing gum,
and enything else you want to
bring me. Please bring me a
rubber ball for my little puppy.
| will leave something for you
to eat under the tree. Love
Bob Cramer
West Mansfield
Rt. /, Ohio
Dear Santa Claus
Please bring me a doll and a
set dish and story book and Iron
apples and oranges and candy.
From johanna Etokcs
Dear Santa Claus ."""
Please bring me a doll wagon
color book, crayon doll wagon,
dishes, candy, nuts and oranges.
l will try to be a good girl.
Your truly
Jane Kelley
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-12-22
.SANTAUAUS:
SANTA CLAUS:
West Mansfield, o.
Nov. IS, 1O47

West Mansfield, O..
Nov. 25, l947
Dear Santa,
How are you? | am fine. | am
good most of time. For Christ
mas will you please bring me a
set of tinker toys. Box of books,
set OF lincoln loks. Like to have
some candy and nuts. Will be
looking for you.
Your friend
Richard Plotner
Dear Santa Clause:
/ am a little girl 2 years old
and in the End grade. at Byhalia
school. Please bring me a doll
baby buggy crayons book candy
thank you.
Your little friend
Peggy McAllister
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MODERN lVUUSlnr
SERVES THE SPIRIT
OF OUR CHRISTMAS

In busy world, the Christmas
card has assumed a definite place