anaheim-gazette 1951-12-24

Bethlehem, Jerusalem Crowded for Christmas Season by Mass Pilgrims BETHLEHEM (AP)—It is as hard to find a night's lodging in Bethlehem today as it was when Mary was forced to find shelter in the stable where she gave birth to Jesus. The population of this little town in Arab-controlled territory began to boom several days ago when pilgrims from every corner of the earth began arriving. This morning the vanguard of 2000 Christians living in Israel began streaming into Bethlehem through the Mandelbaum gate in Jerusalem. These pilgrims, mostly aged, were selected by the Israeli government with Jordan government approval to enter the Arab territory and stay 36 hours. Many waited hours in the cold dawn before passing armed Jewish guards at the Israeli side of the barbed no-man's land. Their identification cards with photos attached were inspected twice—on the Israeli side and again on the Arab side. Two guards and one immigration officer and several police stood guard on each side. Guards carried rifles with bayonets fixed while others wore pistols. The pilgrims were delayed by cautious checking at the Arab entrance. One Arab official feared it might take most of the day for all to cross into Arab territory. By midmorning about 350 had passed through. Many women went at the delaylation. Mayor Elias N. Bandek of Bethlehem said the gate, a barbed-wire affair across a road running near the home once owned by a Rabbi Mandelbaum, would be closed at dusk tomorrow. Meanwhile, all rooms in hotels and private homes in Bethlehem, Jerusalem and the whole vicinity were reserved weeks ago. Pilgrims without reservation could find no lodging anywhere at any price. Merchants, whose business had suffered when weeks of bad weather kept tourists from arriving earlier, smiled once more. Business picked up today. Mother-of-pearl trinkets, crucifixes, bibles and inlaid olive wood boxes again were bringing top prices. The hustle and bustle of increasing numbers of visitors crowded the narrow street of the town. CHRISTMAS PARTY—These chanted with gifts from Santa Indoor Sports Christmas party house in Santa Ana. A turkey Ana Elks and Rossmore dining by the Orange Elks. Other org From left to right are: Martha Kitchel of Orange, Raymond Lerton, Robert Lozano of San Corona del Mar. (Photo by Two guards and one immigration officer and several police stood guard on each side. Guards carried rifles with bayonets fixed while others wore pistols. The pilgrims were delayed by cautious checking at the Arab entrance. One Arab official feared it might take most of the day for all to cross into Arab territory. By midmorning about 350 had passed through. Many women wept at the delay and children became hard to manage. Each pilgrim was allowed only one pound ($2.80) spending money. It had been announced previously they could bring up to three pounds each but no one knew who had changed the regu- Santa Claus Burned by French Youth DIJON, France (P) — Santa Claus was burned in effigy on the steps of Dijon cathedral yesterday. Two hundred and fifty children watched—and cheered. A figure twice as large as life, wearing the traditional red costume and white beard, was hoisted to the wrought-iron grille at the door of the great gothic church. A young man in a top hat called out: “Does Santa Claus deserve death?” “Yes, yes!” roared the children and pelted Santa with orange peels. A fire was set and Santa Claus perished in the flames. Only his gloves remained. The children belonged to the Roman Catholic patronate of St. Benigne Parish, the cathedral's parish. After the ceremony, an anonymous communique was posted on the church door. It read: “United in all the Christian homes of the parish. 250 children who want to fight against lies have burned Santa Claus. This is not a vaudeville act, but a protest against lies which are incapable of awakening the religious feelings of children and are in no sense a method of education. To a Christmas celebration.” IT'S HERE AGAIN! And gaily hued wrapping paper strewn all around the living room floor. into sofa and chair cushion crevice trail into the next room. Sister hugs motherly joy. Brother is—even now—scene house on his new 2-wheeler. Dad, with contentment, is relaxing in gift ea pipe in his mouth and gift smoking jacket more handsome than ever. While mother glamorous and loved than in years, with Dad elegantly over the shoulders of the hostess parish. After the ceremony, an anonymous communique was posted on the church door. It read: "United in all the Christian homes of the parish, 250 children who want to fight against lies have burned Santa Claus. This is not a vaudeville act, but a protest against lies which are incapable of awakening the religious feelings of children and are in no sense a method of education. To a Christian, Christmas is the anniversary of the Savior's birth." Several French Catholic prelates, including Jules-Geraud Cardinal Saliege of Toulouse, recently have denounced the "paganization" of Christmas, specifically assailing Santa Claus. State Seeks Key Housing Deputy Concerned at lack of interest in the state's new housing executive position, the State Personnel Board today was contacting nearly 1000 qualified men in search of applicants. The job is that of deputy chief, Division of Housing. The board describes it as a key appointment, calling for a man who can co-operate with local communities to make the state's housing program click. Supervision of inspection, regulation and law enforcement is involved. Administrative ability is desired but experience in either sanitation, construction, zoning or public housing is acceptable. The position pays $556 to $676 a month. Final application date is Dec. 29. Remember Speed Kills! AT the S.Q.R. Store — Begin 1956 END of YEAR ALL SURPLUS STOCKS of Winter Merchandise A store-wide disposal sale with January cember! ... A terrific event, combining Year End Clearance, and one eagerly awaited Shoppers throughout Northern Orange DAYS BEGINNING WEDNESDAY! California Hand Print FRANCISCAN PATIO CLOTHS Beautiful solid colored lunch cloths, napkins and place mats, wide range of fast colors ... save ½ and more on this lovely discontinued number. 52x52 inch Reg. 3.95 ... 2.59 52x72 inch Reg. 4.45 ... 2.98 52x108 inch Reg. 6.95 ... 4.59 16x16 inch Napkins and 12x20 SENSATIONAL S. Junior's and Girls now possible dinarily expect Broken lines and lection Shop Ear Women Smart Fall Styles GROUP 1 Values to 14.95 6.00 1 S.Q.R. 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