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Show X Peicinhir 25, 2003 XT Memories oi Christmas past SALT CITY--TrappLAKE Osborne Russel spent the Christmas of 1840 on the Weber River with people of French, Nez Perce, Shoshone, Cree and Flathead er descent. For Christmas dinner the group sat around the fire in the center of the tepee with their legs crossed in true Turkish style and ate stewed elk, boiled deer and boiled flour pudding. For plates, they used large pieces of bark. After dinner, they smoked pipes and practiced shooting at a target. In a hunting contest launched on Christmas Day, 1848, two teams of Mormon pioneers competed, to see who could kill the most predators. The losing team would treat the winners to a dinner. Solomon Carvalho, a Jew who served as a photographer for one of John C. Fremonts expeditions to the West, suffered through bitter cold and deep snows in crossing the Rocky Mountains. But he carefully saved and carried preserved eggs, y sugar and arrowroot. knew I had them. These three, comestibles, boiled in six gallons of water, made as fine a blanc mange as was ever manged on Mount Bla-c,- " He Carvalho wrote. served it "to the satisfaction and astonishment of the whole party" on Jan. 1, 1854. Wellsville pioneer Charles Bailey described a holiday dance of 1859 where he made the music by whistling. "In those days I could make as good music as a flute or a log cabin on Huntington Creek. 42 men and seven women attended. During an 1886 diphtheria newly-bui- lt 13 epidemic, Huntington residents died during the last week of the year. In Thurber, dances during Christmas week cost 25 to 40 cents, or the equivalent in produce. One source reported that if the fiddler got tired before the dancers did, someone might call out, "Let him smell the cork" meaning "give him a drink of whiskey" as an incentive to continue. During the 1903-190- 4 coal strike in Carbon County, Governor Wells called out the National Guard to maintain order. The striking Finns invited Company F to join them at their Christmas party. This hospitality may have saved some lives when, the next day, the mining company guards forced the Finns out of their homes. The Finns fought back. Although the mine guards urged the National Guard to fire on the Finns, the troops refused to practical guy, That worthless he never will old He may bring a sweatbuy; er, some socks, or a hat, or mittens or cordroys and such stuff as that.. By gum, well get busy and we'll do our stuff; Weve got our two eyes that's and our hands, enough. Ill get my knife busy, by saw and my plane, Why that solves our problem, I'm happy again! My Mary can make jest the swankiest tricks that ever was dreamed gim-crac- toys? Fiddlesticks! Well cut and well fit and well paint and well draw such stuff as we'll have no Kris ever saw! During World War II, some communities outlawed outdoor Christmas lights because of fears of Japanese air attacks. A fire trapped and killed 28 miners in Emery Countys Wilberg Mine on Dec. 19, 1984. That holiday season was a time of sorrow as, day by day, the hope of finding fadany of the miners, alive ed. RICHFIEL- D- This time is often filled with decorating, baking, shopping, winter sports and parties. Whether you are spending the holidays at home or outdoors, there are some important safety precautions of year to keep in mind. measures "Safety often overlooked," said Ekker, "but if we take time and remember a critical tips, most injuries The Central Utah Safe Kids would like to remind you to keep your holidays safe and enjoyable by taking these simple precautions: While decorating, look for a fresh tree if you choose to buy a natural tree and keep it in a container full of water. (A safer option would be to buv a nt artificial tree.) Remember your children when decorating, do not put ornaments or lights on lower branches where small children can reach them; check all lights to make sure there , pickalo." Frederick Dellenbaugh, of ThK.1871 PotellAlfcpedition, . attended a Christmas celebration in Kanab. "The room was about 15 by 30 feet and ' was lighted by three candles, a kerosene lamp and a blaz- Two ing fire of pitch-pinviolins were in lively opera- tion and there was a refresh-- , ing air of gaiety about the whole assembly. None of our party joined as we were such strangers but we were made welcome in every respect. " In 1878 William Avery held a Christmas dance at his (. e. ;! Albert Finney, Alastair - Sim and Reginald Owen all '.portrayed Ebenezer Scrooge t in the movies. "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus," is the reply printed in an editorial by Frank P. Church of the New York "Sun," in answer to a letter from a little girl named Virginia OHanlon asking, "Is there a Santa Claus?" Irving Berlin w'rote "White Christmas." Glyn Dearman, Richard Beaumont and Terry Kilburn all played Bob Cratchett in movie versions of "A Christmas Carol." emer- Classified com- mittee wont let us have our money which was given us children who lost our papas in the disaster will you help us get it so we can have turkey for Christmas please answer. While at home, have your furnace inspected each year to ensure it is working properly. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on each level of your home; keep emergency numbers updated and posted. The Central Utah Safe Kids is part of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, the first and only national non- profit organization dedicated solely to the prevention of unintentional childhood number one killer of children ages 14 and under. For more information about Central Utah Safe Kids call ex 41. Phil Ekker Health Ed injury-th- e CoordinatorRCC CUPHD Dr. Seuss wrote the annual animated TV special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." "Home for the Holidays," was sung by barber, turned singer. Perry Como. r ! , During the Depression, the Richfield Reaper pub- That's right-we- 're offering FREE classified ads to private parties in both The Pyramid Shopper and The Pyramid. Sell your car, house, or anything for an unlimited time!! ... , e lished are no loose sockets, frayed wires or loose connections; turn off tree lights when unattended; keep hard food, candies, nuts and popcorn out of reach of children. Shopping - More than half of the approximately 3.8 billion toys sold each year in the U.S. are sold during the holiday season. Keep these recommendations in mind: Follow age recommendations listed on toy packages; avoid toys with strings, straps or cords longer than seven inches; avoid toys with small removable parts - these are a choking hazard for children under three. While outdoors, when use sturdy and sledding, constructed safely equipment makeshift sleds); (avoid Never put two or more children on a single sled and consider having your children wear helmets; Dress in several thin layers to avoid hypothermia and frostbite. When skiing or snowboarding, wear a helmet, eye protection and sun block. ld wrote Dern: Dear Governor I am eight years old have you any little girls did you have turkey for thanksgiving dinner we didn t momma said we couldn 't afford turkey because the castle gate relief fund Page Pleven Can you tSnnoiHi oS a better deal tflaaim Castle many Eight-year-o- are Phil the few can be prevented." shoot. After the 1924 Gate mine explosion, widows depended on gency relief funds. Viola Rollins to Governor George - safest Most wonderful time of the year "No--bod- ? Pyramid Keep Christmas the I tell them that 'Kris is a of. No - 'II lie tKU. ? j poem about a dad who was determined to give his children a special Christmas. It 's days before Christmas and in our strnll cot, The kids are all dreaming of what Kris has got, They hope he has skates, some trains and great dolls and even bright nothings and such this Ads are due Monday at noon. Give us a call, or stop in at The Pyramid, 49 West Main, Mt. Pleasant. cash-strapp- 462-213- 4. No dealers, agents, or businesses please. fol-der-o- ls. "Rudolph, the Reindeer," was sung by Gene Red-Nose- d Autry. Fredric March played in the Ebenezer Scrooge 1954 musical version of Dickens "A Christmas Carol" on TV. In the 1948 movie, "The Bishop's Wife," Cary Grant, as the angel called Dudley, visits earthlings David Niven and Loretta Young. Frank Sinatra had the hit recording of "The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) which was written by Robert Wells and Mel Tonne. the best to you and yours wherever you 30 this holiday season. All Thank you kindly for your loyal support. Hapand Healthy Holiday! We're dispensing our best wishes, and they include a large measure of thanks to our loyal customers. We truly appreciate your trust in us. 26 Everything on sale December because we love you! Thanks for your business. Skyline Pharmacy We wish you a Merry Christmas And a wonderful new year! mt. Pleasant City Council Employees C Staff |