Altamont Enterprise Dec. 31, 1920 

NEW YEAR KISSING CUSTOMS. 

There is an ancient kissing custom associated with a parish church in Lancashire in England. The legend is that anyone who at the first stroke of midnight kisses the keyhole of the church door, and then runs right around the edifice in time to kiss the keyhole again before the last stroke of the hour, is certain of good luck during the whole of the year. 

Churchyards have always been favorite places for New Year osculations. In the Wensleydale district, in days gone by, all and sundry could kiss “without scandal” on New Year’s eve on the porch of the church. 

 

CLARKSVILLE, NORTH END. 

Christmas eve was the scene of a very enjoyable event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin E. Moak. Family and friends were gathered around the fire side, it being a  cold night, when suddenly a terrible noise was heard in the parlor. Little Hazel Rarick went to see what all the disturbance was about. She opened the door and caught old Santa very busy putting the presents on a beautiful Christmas tree, adorned with all sorts of trimmings from icicles to electric bulbs. Little Hazel was at first terrible frightened but after seeing how good Santa was, enjoyed his visit with the rest. Santa then presented each and every one with numerous presents. It was near mid-night when the party broke up. 

 

ALTAMONT CHURCH SENDS 

SUPPLIES TO THE POOR 

A truck load of good things was taken to the Rev. Creighton R. Storey at Albany on Friday, Dec. 24th, by Walter and Harry Gaige. Dr. Storey has charge of Trinity Settlement, and distributed the good things for Christmas cheer among the poor of Albany. The load contained fruit, jellies, vegetables of all kinds, pies, cakes, cookies, canned goods, chickens, shoes, games and clothing, gifts of the members of St. John’s Lutheran Bible school and of the congregation of Altamont, the value of which was placed at $175. Mrs. Fred Becker’s class met on Wednesday afternoon and made 84 pop corn balls. Practically every member of the Bible school and congregation contributed something. Lack of space forbids the mentioning of all the good things each member sent. 

 

CALLANAN’S CORNERS. 

Quite a few in this vicinity are ill with chicken pox. 

 

QUAKER STREET.
There was a private dance by a company of young people from this vicinity and some of their out of town friends, held on Tuesday evening in Twentieth Century hall. That they had a good time goes without saying. 

 

VILLAGE NOTES. 

Grace Cullen, three year old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. I. Cullen, had a narrow escape from death last Saturday. Unknown to anyone about the house she drank part of a glass of kerosene oil which threw her into convulsions. Fortunately her father happened to be home at that time, and by resorting to remedies at hand he was able to revive the child after working over her for quite a time. Evidently it has left no after effects as the child the following day was as lively as ever. The many friends of Dr. and Mrs. Cullen are rejoicing with them over their child’s quick recovery. 

 

GUILDERLAND CENTER. 

— “Babe,” the pet dog of J. G. Van Wormer, died on Friday of last week. 

— Several Christmas trees in our village have been beautifully lighted with electricity.

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