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Show EMERY COUNTY PROGRESS. CASTLE DALE, UTAH THAT r O Under the teaser headline: "Watch for the political scoop of the decadeT The Eastwood News, of East Syracuse, N. Y., launched one of the most interesting promotional programs ever conducted in that area. It turned out to be an election to determine the winner in a contest to name a baby "mayor," with the "Babycrats" versus the "Cribicans" in 7 NEW YEAR Frank J. Costello conferring with the winner, "Mayor" Elaine Potts of ! EDDIE Omens ot good and bad luck always have been associated with the New Year, all founded more or less on the supposition that supreme power was vested in an unseen deity who could bring good luck if properly appeased, and mete out punishments if offended. Among the old superstitions are many quaint customs that have been observed for centuries and have come down almost to this day and age. They include: lo bring good luck, one must wear something new on the first day of the year. This is an old English belief In some parts of England and Scotland it is believed to be un- - the balloting. Shown at right is Syracuse Mayor Beginner-Easy- MAHONEY POSSIBLY THE GREATEST JOCKEY RIDING TODAY, HAS RIDOEN N MORE THAN 12,000 RACES AND WON OVER 2,300! Eastwood. THE 7 WAVS IN WHICH A BATTER MAY REACH FIRST BASE? AWSWSB UUMNW GOALIE FDR THE MONTREAL CANA- AND ONE OF THE BEST INTHEN.H L.,IS PRO SOFTBALL PITCHER ALSO AN OUTSTANDING T HE HAS 14 GAMES ID HS CREDIT AND ONCE GAME. STRUCK OUT 24 BATTERS IN A DIANS 33100 saacrnuaiHDLVDa 33ogj '3Y31S n S3SSIW 83H01V3 'TW9 QTHOIld AS 1IH '80333 'XTVM'JJH -- 331NI SPORTUGHT to leave the house on New Years Day until some outsider has entered in. There is also an old superstition concerning the weather told in an Jd legend as follows: If New Year night wind bloweth south. It betokeneth warmth and growth; If west, mnch milk, and fish lucky In O That "Mayor" Potts plans to keep alert to things which go on in her town is indicated by the keen interest with which she scans the issue of the paper which carried news of her election and other Eastwood doings. If an air of modest pride shines through her otherwise business like mien as she looks over the situation with Mrs. Ann Halstead, publisher of the News, that's under- standable, too. O Freddy Ellis, 2, at right is the "president" of t h e common council in t h e municipal "cabinet" of "Mayor" Potts. Freddy, who looks like a good mixer, received 1,234 votes. sea; If north, tnich cold and storms therell be; If east, the tree will bear much fruit. If northeast, flee it, man and brute." It was considered unlucky also for one to make a present on New Years until one had first been received. Nations Have Own Almost every nation on earth has welcomed the New Year with some form of ceremony, not, however, on the same date or in the same way. The Druids celebrated the New Year on the shortest day of the year, the time, in their belief, when the sun which had turned away in winter then turned homeward, bringing with it light, warmth and good cheer. The superstitions that cluster around the day began way back in the time of these sun worshippers when the priests led the people to the forests of the gods for small sprigs of mistletoe which would bring them health and prosperity for the year. So important was the event the people marched In processions to the groves, led by the priests, and there the mistletoe was cut with sickles of gold. U.S. Public Holidays All New O The ladies are going to do all right in Eastwood. Here, at left, is Nanette Michaud, 20 months old, who is "commissioner of public works" in "Mayor" Potts' regime. She holds her "office" by virtue of running third in the election. ed Years Day always has been actively celebrated in the United States, and from Colonial times to the present it has been a day of great significance. The Presidents have received the public at great receptions on that day, and the custom of visiting friends and relatives is one which has survived until the present. In the gay nineties this visiting back and forth attained a tremendous vogue and the young blades of the city and town looked forward to the event with the keenest anticipation. Still New Years Day seems to be growing even more in popularity and the average American feels lost unless he has some plans to and do somego somewhere thing on New Years Eve. Two-Face- d Is two-face- one. (right), who is the "coroner" in the infant election contest and he doesn't seem to appreciate it at all. Despite his animal buddies, who seem to be trying to get his mind off his troubles, Ricky makes no secret of the job he wanted. The poster shows what his goal was and Ricky's face shows what he thought about not get ting it. No one could ex- pect any congratulatory messages from Ricky when the votes were counted. god, In mythology he was originally the god of light and day, but he gradually became regarded as the god of the beginning ef things. The beginning of the year was sacred to Janus and a festival In his honor, called Aginia, was celebrated. At the beginning of any Important undertaking his advice and assistance were sought. He's Ricky Sharp, Lincoln Held Significant Reception On New Years One ot the most significant New receptions ever to take place at the White House was held by President Lincoln in 1863 It was at noon, January 1, that secretary of state Seward carried the emancipation proclamation to the President for hia signature. 1 have been shaking hands since Years o'clock this morning and my right hand is almost paralyzed," the President said to Seward. 8 winning curve, And straightway they all raved about bit "courage " and his "nerve." He started in with bulldog jaw to make a winning fight. He started in to see it through as any stalwart might. But when he cut in with bis play, it took a hard luck bound. And so they rose and branded him a " quitter and a "hound." The Other Side of the Picture NY NUMBER of words have 4 been spilled lately about the glory of Notre Dame the grandeur of Army the greatness of Oklahoma and the gilded for- tune of California. Here were the centers of all the the cheering homes of the loud huzza. We began to look around to find out how the other side lived. Grantland Rice j can remember the day when Harvard, Holy Cross, Colgate and Indiana were notable football names. In the reign of Percy Haughton, Harvard was the best team in the country, not even barring the Big Ten, the far west or the south. You remember Mahan, Hardwick, Brickley, Bradley, Felton, Casey on and on. I recall the year when Andy Kerr and his Colgate squad were the prides of the East unbeaten untied unscored upon. And uninvited. Holy Cross often has been tough competition especially under the direction of John McEwan, the great Army leader And it was only a few years ago short years when Indiana was the pride and conqueror of the Big Ten as Bo and his po little Indiana boys finished far In front. As I reviewed the record of these four teams for 1949, I recalled cerMc-Mill- tain lines say on this terreshal ball Nations and markets rise and fall But football wobbles most of all." "I'll l s quick work even for beginners. A little girl can do them! The 1949 story of this quartet of teams is sad and somber; I hate to repeat what I found. Harvard, Holy Cross, Colgate and Indiana played 38 games this last fall. Each won a game. They lost 34 and only won four. As a rule they were mur dered wrecked annihilated. Now these are not unknown universities. They are quite important nnlversities. Oddly enough, Indianas only victory was over Pittsburgh, the team that beat Northwestern, conquerors of Michigan. I might add another great university to this list Columbia university coached by Lou Little. Columbia lost her last seven games. I see where Gen. Dwight Eisenhower says Columbia should have a winning team. How can you have a winning football team minus football players? 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This was like calling a horse race In the stretch with half a furlong left. It Is a very simple matter to wait until the final play is over. When Ted Williams was voted the most valuable player, It looked as if the Red Sox were sure to win. Up to that point Williams had been a big factor in the pennant race. He was then the leading hitter In the league He was m front with runs driven in. The Judges who failed to give Rizzuto a vote must have been covering basketball or the races. They certainly saw no ball games or looked at no Or they would have selected differently. Ford Frick, not only president of the National league, but formerly one of the best of all baseball writers, agrees with this idea of postponing the poll thoroughly. They should wait, of course, he said, until the season is over. 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