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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-09
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-09

The Soviet Union, Mr.. Kru-
shchev said. has created a
first-rate heavy industry. Now
it was time to channel more
resources into the development
Of chemistry, agriculture and
light industry so as to produce
more food and goods to sat-
isfy the Soviet people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-09

The resolution provides that
no one subpoenaed shall be
excused from testifying or
producing evidence on Fifth
Amendment grounds-that to
testify might tend to incrimi-
nate him.
It provides that no person
shall be prosecuted or penal
ized-except by demotion or
removal from office-because
Of testimony he is compelled
to give or evidence he is forced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-09

benefits for Government en-
ployes. No hearings were held.
5. Changes in dual compen-
sation law governing the en-
ployment Of retired military
personnel in Federal civilian
jobs. Approved by House Civil
Service Committee. pending be-
fore House. Senate Civil Serv-
ice Committee holds hearings
this week.
5. Hazardous duty pay for
Federal employees whose duties
sometimes involve dangers and
health risks. Approved by
House. pending in Senate Civil
Service Committee.
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NO XMAS LEAVE? -
Administration officials are
limiting that Government en-
ployes will not be given a half
day holiday the day before
Christmas as has been the Gus
tom for many years. Also, OF
course, there would be no half
day holiday preceding New
Years Day.
Instead, under the plan
b eing considered, agencies
would adopt a liberal policy in
allowing employees to use their
annual leave to take whatever
time off they desire before the
holidays.
No final decision has been
made. However, the admins
tration apparently feels that
since Government workers
were given a day off last
month in connection with the
day of mourning for President
Kennedy. and the fact that
President johnson has stressed
economy in Government opera
tions. it might be wise to elimi-
nate the halliday holiday be-
fore Christmas.
Of course, the final decision
depends in part on the reaction
of Government employee lead
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-09
BY JOSEPH YOUNG
Star Staff Writer

This is rapidly turning out to
be the least productive year in
many years as far as beneficial
Government employe legisla-
ton is concerned.
Not only Is the Government
pay-raiSe bill sidetracked until
next year. but a number OF
other highly sought measures
have suffered the same fate.
Not that all is wasted. What
ever progress has been made
on these bills this year-and
some progress was made-is
not lost. Since next years ses-
sion Of Congress is merely a
continuation of the 1868 ses-
sion. bills can be taken up next
year at whatever point to
which they advanced this year
Besides pay, bills that will
have to go over until next year
Include:
/. Optional retirement or
full annuities for Government
employees at age SIS with 80
years service. Hearings held BY
House and Senate Civil Service
subcommittee. No action tax.
en-.
2. increased Government
contributions to the deficit-rid-
den civil service retirement sys-
tenn. Hearings held by the Sen
ate Civil Service Subcommittee
Incidentally, there is a gooc
possibility that the committee:
next year will combine these
two bills and report them favo.
rably.
8. Guarantee of back pay
and other retroactive benefits
for Government employees re.
stored to their jobs halter hav.
ing been illegally or unjustlN
fired or suspended. Approved BY
House. Pending before Senate
Civil Service Committee.
4. Increased life Insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-09

to produce after he claims pro-
lection Of the Fifth Amend
ment.
An exception to this immu-
nifty would permit the prosecu-
ton and punishment for per-
jury Of anyone testifying in
the commissions investigation.
The commissions subpoenas
would be enforceable by Fed
eral court orders and failure
to comply would be punishable
as contempt. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-09
4 Education Projects
Near Final Accord
By GRACE BASSETT
Star staff Writer

Senate-House conferees agreed four administration
education programs today including longdeadocked
tional education bill.
appeared open the for final
before Christmas major education bills strongly backed
BY President and the late President Kennedy-h
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-09
Khrushchev Lists Plans
Chemical Output

MOSCOW, Dec. (AP).-Premier Khrushchev unfolded
plans today for leap forward in chemical production
increase farm harvests and provide better life for the Soviet
millions He proposed to triple chemical industry under
seven-year program.
Mr.. Khrushchev told fun dress meeting Of the Com
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1963-12-09

vocational measure ana q SI-z
billion college construction aid
measure. Action on the college
bill had been held up pending
agreement on the other meas
ure.
Tied in with the vocational
education bill are an extension
Of the impacted areas program
Of aid to school systems crowded
by children from Federal in
stallations, and Of the 1858
National Defense Education Act
to provide loans for college
students.
The conferees worked out
compromises on all the tough
questions that had been hold
ing up agreement.
They arranged a final meet
ing tomorrow to settle one
additional question - the
amount of vocational education
grants to the States. But both
sides said this should present
no serious problem.
Pleased at Aceords
Representative Powell. Dem
ocrat of New York, head of the
House delegation, expressed
pleasure at the agreements
reached today and said both
bills may reach President John
sons desk by the end Of this
week.
II so, they would rank as
the major accomplishments Of
the administration in the 1868
session so far as new programs
are. concerned.
Senator Morse, Democrat Of
Oregon, chairman Of the con-
ference and head of the Sen
ate group. said, I'VE made
great progress today"
A compromise was reached
about 1890 pm, after a 2l2-
hour closed conference, on vo-
cational education.
Two major comprises were
made. One was q formula to
give more money proportion
ately to poorer States for voca-
tianal schools than the House
proposed but less than the Sen
ate originally had asked. This
so-called 60-40 apportionment
could channel Sl.l million into
Virginia, s629,000 into Mary1
land and $l37,95l into the Dis
trict before the end Of the cur
rent year.
The other main comprimise
combined programs for resi-
Dental schools and work study
centers. Senator Javitts, Re-
publican Of New York, proposed
combining experimental prof.
ects, on which the Senate and
House had disagreed.
Matching funds Of $50 mil
lions, $50 million and $35 mil
hon for succeeding years could
be awarded Statets by the
Commissioner of Education.
Each State would decide where
and how to spend its money
however.
Wlstrlct Gains
The District won preferential
treatment in the conferees'
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
Three Buttes

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Helm
visited at the Theo. Schield's
home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Putnam
were supper guests at the Gail
Sawyers Thursday.
Mrs. Rose Kelly spent the
weekend at the John Obergfell
home. b.
The Lester Putnams and
John Obergfell were among
those who attended the funeral
of Mrs. Frances Hass.
Mrs. Harold Bentson spent
the past lie weeks at Sheridan,
wyoming, caring for the three
grandchildren while Mr.. and
Mrs. Gordon Donohoe were on
a business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Putnam
and the Jerry Obergfell family
visited at the Merlin Larson
home Sunday afternoon.
The Earl JOhnSOnS called on
their son, Roger and family,
Sunday evening.
John and Buelah Obergfell
visited at the Roy Zadow home
Sunday.
The Three Buttes Homema-
kers Club will meet Thursday
Jan. 17th at 2 pm. at the home
of Mrs. Erwin Putnam. Mrs.
Theo. Schields will be hostess
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16

"A Pink and Blue Shower will
be held at the Guy Shade
home in Cartwright January
% at 2:3O pm. est, hOnoring
Michael Ahaide, infant son of
MIR. and Mrs. Ronald Shade.
ALI friends and neighbors are
welcome. Sponsored by Mrs.
William Dobias.
Arnold Skogen is busy car
~pentering at the Warren Erick-
son home doing some remodel
ing.
Mrs. Frank Lassey did Grand
Jury Duty again last week at
MinOt.
Emil Hartl left for Olympia,
Wash, to visit her mother, Mrs.
James Hartl, who was seriously
i'll. Mrs. Agne Croy had also
gone to her sisters bedside
from Portland, Oregon.
Mrs. A. J. Brair left for
Cheyenne, Wyo., Saturday to
spend some time visiting at the
John Drew home.
Joe LeenS had a birthday on
Thursday. A potluck supper at
his home in celebration. Guests
were Mrs. Perry ElletSon, ST..
of Fairview, Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis AuSk, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest McChesney, Jr. and
Kathy of Sidney, Mrs. Oscar
Oakland and Wayne, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Leens and Mrs.
Emma Leens.
Mrs o.. V. Green and Emma
Jackson visited from Fairview
Monday with Mrs Ruth Scriv-
ner.
Mrs. Art Vickers left Sun
day, taking Fred Mile to Ro-
nan, Montana, to meet his
brother, who was taking him
from there to his California
Naval Base after a holiday trip
home.
Jerry Lassey had a birthday
January 2 and to celebrate all
the International students, their
host families, Art Dore, Grand
ma Lassey, and David LaLonde
gathered at the Frank Lassey
home and did the celebrating.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16

ing from jamestown where
she is employed at the Crippled
Children's Home.
The Prosperous Valley Farm
erS Union met on Saturday
evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bill Damn. The Reserves
played bingo during the eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larry Knels
and two sons left on Wednes-
day by plane for Alaska where
they will spend the next two
months visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Stordahl.
Mrs. Eddy Buxbaum has re-
turned from the Memorial
Hospital in Sidney where she
underwent major surgery.
Mrs. Sam Cole came from
Kimberly, Wis, to spend the
holidays with her father, John
Novak, in the Big Opening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Helm
were visitors at the Hillerk
Fisser home in Sidney.
Mr.. Cochrane of the North
Dakota Association for the
Blind was a caller at the home
of Mrs. Jack Stubs one day
this week from Grand Forks.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16

IN THE DISTRICT Court of the
Seventh Judicial District OF The
State Of Montana, In And For
The County of Richland
Notice Of The Time Set For
Proving Will And Hearing APP
plication For Letters Testamen-
tary.
In The Matter Of The Estate Of
E. f. Bell, Deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
there has been presented to the
Court an instrument purporting to
be the Last Will and Testament of
E. F. Bell, deceased and that a pc
tition has been filed with said
Court for the probate of said Last
viii and Testament, and for the
issuance of Letters Testamentary
to Hattie E. Bell and that Wednes-
day, the 23rd day of January, AID.
1863 at 1000 o'clock AM, of said
day at the Courtroom of said
Court, in the Courthouse at the
City of Sidney, Richland County,
Montana, has been set as the time
and place for the proof of said
Will and for the hearing of said
Petition, at which time and place
any and all persons interested in
said estate may appear in opposi-
ton thereto and contest or file
objections to the same, a provided
by law.
DATED at Sidney, Montana, this
9th day of December, AID. 1862.
Alma Murphy
Clerk of Court
Court Seal)
v. G.. Koch
Attorney at Law
Courthouse = Box 831
Sidney, Montana
Attorney for Petitioner
publish January 2, 8, and 16,
1861
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
Yellowstone Township

Temperatures here today are
a very cool "a below, while
just one week ago they regist-
cred a nice warm As above.
Mrs. Marie Swenson and Mrs.
Carl Helm entertained the
members of the Faith Circle of
the Zion Lutheran Church at
the Swenson home on Wednes-
day.
Tom Bauman has returned to
Dickinson where be attends
college.
Jack Hardy began work on
Thursday at the Holly Sugar
Company in Sidney.
Henry Bauman, Jr. has been
a patient at the Memorial Hos
pital in Sidney for the past
two weeks.
Mark Sullivan, small son of
MIR. and Mrs. Floyd Sullivan,
has been a patent at the MEM
orial Hospital in Sidney for a
week. On Tuesday the Sulli-
vans took him to Great Falls
to consult a heart specialist
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Karst
have named their new daugh-
ter Pandora Sue.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lough-
lin came from Miles City to at
tend the funeral of their neph-
ew, Douglas Hurley, on Tues
day.
Mrs. Carl Helm is now en-
ployed at the Memorial HoSpl-
tai in Sidney.
Linda Skroms spent a week
at the John Hardy home, COM
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF

OLOOE UT
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
the registration for the election to
be held in the corporate limits of
Sidney and Fairview, Montana, on
the LIST day of April, 1868, for the
purpose of electing municipal Of
Ulcers will close on the 18th day of
February 1868 at 500 PM.
Electors may register for the en-
suing election by appearing before
the County Clerk at her office or
before a Notary Public or Justice
of the Peace in the manner pro-
vided by law.
Electors are hereby informed that
if they voted at the General Elec-
ion held in November 1862, or if
they have since registered, they
need not re-register.
If a change in Ward has been
made by moving it is necessary to
be transferred to the present adj
dress.
All qualified electors of the State
who have resided in the city or
town for six months and in the
ward for thirty days next preced-
ing the election are entitled to vote
at any municipal election.
Dated at Sidney, Montana, this
14h day of January, 1868,
p. l.. Hooker
County Clerk and Ex-officio
Registrar
publish Jan. 16, %, 80 and Feb.
6, IS, 1862
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
CALI, FOR RIDS

Notice IS hereby given by Tue
trustees of School Dist. 80 that bids
will be received for a 80 passenger
1852 Chevrolet School Bus. Bus can
be seen at Christ Madsen place in
Savage, Montana.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids. Bids to be
open January %.
Address all bids to Leonard Oden-
bach, Clerk, Savage, Montana.
Waldo Pust. Chairman
Publish January 2, 8 and is, 1868.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
Moline News

Visitors at Alton Oian'S last
Sunday were Clarence Soth-
ers, Jim Whites, Glade Yoders
and Julia ConaWay of Sidney.
MIR. and Mrs. Norman Rods
and sons were last Saturday
night guests of Alvin Simp-
sons. Sunday they and Ford
Sims family were dinner guests
of Nick Warnker in Williston.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rod
took Helen Falkenger to Bis
marck Friday, where she will
seek employment.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JAKE OBERGFELL, de-
SeaSed.
Notice Is Hereby Given by the
undersigned Dorothy Wilcox, EX-
ecutrix of the estate of Jake Oberg-
fell, deceased, to the creditors of
and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to ex-
hibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four az months
after the first publication of this
notice, to the said executrix at the
office of Brattin, Habedank & Cum
ming, Sidney National Bank Build
ing, Sidney, Montana, the place for
the transaction of the business of
said estate.
Dorothy Wilcox, EXecutrix
of the estate
of Jake Obergfell, Deceased.
Dated December 10, 1862.
BRATTIN, HABEDANK & CUM
MING
Sidney National Bank Building
Sidney, Montana
Attorneys for Executrix
publish December 26, January
2, 9 and 49,
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
LEGAL NOTICES

THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF THE STATE OF MONTANA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
HIGHLAND
IN HE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF L. c. LARSEN, Deceased
Pursuant to an order made in
the above entitled matter on the
26h day of December AID. 1862.
NOICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
a petition for the probate of the
Will of L. C. Larsen deceased and
for the issuance of Letters Tesla
mentary to Kenneth M. Larsen has
been filed in this Court and that
Wednesday, the 23rd day of January
AID, 1858 at the hour of 600
o'clock AM. of said day, in the
Courtroom of said Court, in the
Court House in the City of Sidney
County of Richland, State of Mon
tana has been appointed as the
time and place for hearing said
petition, when and where any per-
son interested may appear and
contest the same and show cause,
if any he has, why such petition
should not be granted.
Dated this 26th day of December.
AID, 1852.
ALMA MURPHY
Clerk of the District Court
COURT SEAL)
MILTON c.. ANDERSON
Post Office & Business Address
The New Sidney Drug Store Build
ing
Sidney, Montana
Attorney nor petitioner
publish January 2 g., and 16,
1868.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16

JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE -
at Quillings Resale Store. Fine
quality shirts, sport coats, troIls-
ers, mems suits at $50 off. Sweat
ers, dresses and coats all marked
down. Two 50-piece sets of stain
less steel flatware at $1,000 set.
5-piece dinette set, $4,000; Roll
away bed and mattress, SIS. 90;
child's spring rocking horse, bas-
sinet with liner and pad, carpet
sweeper like new and bric-a-
lbrac. Located at 500 Bird st. Sc
5 blocks east of the Lalonde
Hotel, Mrs. Walter Quilting, own
er.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF THOMAS PULLEN,
also known as THOMAS WILLIAM
PULLEN, Deceased:
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN by
the undersigned, H. J. Nelson, Ex-
ecutor of the estate of Thomas
Pullen. also known as Thomas Will
liam Pullen, deceased, to the credi-
tors of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four (4) months
after the first publication of this
notice, to the undersigned, at the
offices of ". G. Koch, Attorney at
Law. Courthouse, Box 831, Sidney,
Montana, hereby designated as the
place for the transaction of bust
ness in regard to the said estate.
DATED this 9th day of January,
AID. 1858.
H. j. Nelson, Executor
". G. Koch
Attorney at Law
Courthouse = Box 61. Sidney, Mon
tana
Attorney for Executor
publish January Is, %, 80 and
February s., 1868.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
CARDS OF THANKS
CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heart
felt gratitude and thanks to all
our neighbors, friends and rela-
tlVes h~Onoring us on our Silver
wedding anniversary. 1t was a day
which will never be forgotten.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sharbono
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to those who helped make
our silver anniversary such a mem
orable occasion: the ladies of Lam
bert Lutheran Church, the League
Choir, Pastor MathiSon, the friends
who came and the many cards and
gifts we received.
Roland and Jessie Nevins
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
FOR Sal

FOR SALE = 1-3 piece bedroom
set, coffee table. 2 end tables, 2
table lamps, l kitchen table and
4 chairs and 4 dining room chairs.
Don Nelson. 119 South Lincoln
or call 1283W. Lite
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
FOR SALE

FOR SALE = Phosphate 32% acid
booking orders now. Spring de-
livery $500 ton. fob. Beach, N.
Oak. Sacked 80 Id. bags, fine
ground, Trading Center, Glendive,
Montana. 1-6tc
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
WORK WANTED

- Bicycles, Power Now
ers, and ALL small household
appliances to repair. E & w Re-
pair Shop. 107 N. Central. Phone
604J (rear of Sidney Bible Book
Store.) 23-tfc
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
WANTED

WANTED - Circular cord wood
saw blade. Thos. Gibbs, TIA 9th
st. Sc. Phone 1395-R. 1-1tp
WANTED - Brown Swiss Bull.
Serviceable age. Harry Fink, Ray
mond, Montana. 1-1tp
WANTED = End or 3rd cutting hay.
Jensen Dairy. Phone 655W. 1-2tc
WANTED = At Sidnel Herald good
cotton rags. 52-tfc
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
FOR SALE
JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE

FOR SALE = Swiss milk cows.
Ray Thiel, Box 2O9, Sidney. 46-tfc
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16

IN THE DISTRICT Court of the
Seventh Judicial District Of The
State OF Montana, In And For The
The County OF Richland.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of MYRTLE /. BLAIR, De-
ceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by
the undersigned Ralph P. Blair, ex-
ecutor of the estate of Myrtle /.
Blair, deceased to the creditors of
and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to ex-
hibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four az months
after the first publication of this
notice to the said Ralph P. Blair at
the law office of Milton c.. Ander-
son, attorney for Executor located
IN The New Sidney Drug Store
Building, Sidney, Montana the
place appointed for the transaction
of the business of the estate.
Dated December 26, 1852.
RALPH P. BLAIR, Executor
of the Estate of Myrtle I.
Blair, deceased.
MILTON C.. ANDERSON
Post Office & Business Address
The New Sidney Drug Store
Building
Sidney Montana
publish Dec. 26, 1862 and jan
unary 2, g., and 16, 1868.
The Sidney herald., 1963-01-16
NOTICE To

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Grace M. Corkran, de-
ceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, by
the undersigned, Fay H. Corkran,
Administrator of the estate of
Grace M. Corkran deceased to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased,
to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within four az months
after the first publication of this
notice to the said Fay H. Corkran
at the law offices of Paul H. Gre
sap, 212 Central Avenue South. Sid
ney, County of Richland, Montana.
Dated this 10th day of Deem
Der AID, 1862.
FAY H. CORKRAN
PAUL II. CRESAP
Attorney for Administrator
Pc. Address: Box 953
Business Address:
PIP Central Avenue South
Sidney, Montana
publication dates: December IS
and January 2, 9, and 49,
The Nome nugget., 1963-12-20

Since the Three Wise Men brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the Christ Child, gift giving has been linked with the celebration of Christmas. Ira cing the custom back to this source, the people of many nations still present gifts not on December 18th but on Twelfth Night, Jan- uary 9th, the date when legend says the Wise Men appeared to the Holy Family.
 Gift giving at this season has, however, many origins, all of them now closely interwoven with Christmas. In ancient times the Roman Saturnalia and the Teu- tonic Yule festivals in Northern Europe were both celebrated about the same time as the modern Christmas.
 At the Saturnalia Romans ex- changed gifts of branches from trees and shrubs, while gifts were tied on trees by Druid worship pers during the Yule festivals. From this, gift giving became one of many pagan customs incorpor- ated in the earliest observances of Christmas as a religious holiday.
 The pagan worshippers had usually presented gifts as means of paying tribute, often to their rulers, but through the encourage ment of early church leaders, the exchange of gifts at Christmas soon began to express the ideas of generosity and doing good to others. Thank You" gifts to those who serve and gifts to the needy symbolize this meaning.
 As the birthday of the Christ Child, Christmas has always been an important holiday for chil- dren. Today Santa Claus is their special friend, but he is only the most recent of long line of gift givers.
 The first of these was St. Nicho- las, a real bishop who lived in the fourth century AID. Since he was renowned for his generosity, many legends about him soon de- veloped. The date of his death, December 9th, became Children's s Day.
 Additionally, on the eve of that day St. Nicholas travelled the world on horseback to deliver gifts rewarding well behaved girs and boys. In some European countries the day is still observed, and children put out food for the bishops horse on December 1 Eth
The Nome nugget., 1963-12-20
England Once Put Ban on Christmas

Did you know that the observ- ance of Christmas was once for- bidden in England - the nome of the Yule log, the carol singer and the wasSailers?
 During the Reformation many believed the undue jollty of Christmas day was sacrlllglous' Parliament, on December "A, l6o2, ordered that mo observance shall be held of the five and twentieth day of December, commonly called Christmas Day; or any sol emnity used or exercised III churches upon that day in respect thereof"
 This edict proved to be very unpopular with the masses of the people. It was not until many years later however, that Christ mas was once again regarded as a holiday.