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PAGE It-UNIONtOWN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2i, i Current Birthday Customs 1 Stem From Ancient Times KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) In celebrating the February birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, Americans are helping to keep alive what was once a custom reserved only for royalty. No records were kept In ancient days of the birth dates of the common people, so their only knowledge of such events was Uie annual celebration oi the birthdays of royal personages, according to Hallmark Cards researchers. But today children of the poor and the rich and adults in al walks of life the world over sing familiar birthday tunes, light candles on birthday cakes, make secret wishes, give presents and send greeting cards. One of the first birthdays ever recorded was that ot Pharaoh described in the Book Genesis.

The celebration in eluded a great household feast to which all the servants as wel BS the family were invited Prisoners also were releasec from jail on that day. It took a special resolution by the Senate in the days of the Roman Empire to declare the emperor's birthday a day national observance. During the reign of the Emperor Caligula birthday announcements wenl out, far ahead of time, through all government channels. Al work ceased on the specifiec day, and everyone was expected to honor the emperor. The Greeks were among the first to keep birth records for everyone, including women ant children for tax purposes ant to record military service bu only important family heads celebrated their birthdays.

The crumbling of the Roman Empire led to a decline in the celebrating of birthdays anc keeping of records, according to the Hallmark historians. During the Dark Ages, few records were kept and most people hat no idea of their birth date. Few even knew how old they were. The early Christian leaders associated the idea of a birthday celebration with the customs the pagan Greeks and Romans and thus discouraged any cele bration of the natal day. However, by the 12th century Christians were keeping birth records and baptizing their children with the name of a chosen patron saint often the same saint who was honored on the date of the child's birth, the researchers said.

The custom led to the celebration of the name's day rather than the birthday among early Chris- ians. The custom of recording birth dates spread quickly with the rise of western civilization. The Honor Roll Announced At Frazier Frizifcr Junior and Senior HigV School Honflr rolls for the second tun week period: r.nule 12 High Honors Susafi Chuboy Judy SVffSythe, Sandra Hough Barry Lynch, Musar, Janet Debbie Powell Mark RaOisler. Gregory Rubls Debra Viltrt, Mark Zueger. Honors Beatrice Babich, Cberj Blaclca, Sujan Brandt, Kim Bud demeyer, Gary Buretz, Karen Con dupa, Todd Evans.

Patty Fritz Rebecca Glllatid, Barbara Hemlsh Wajme Spirijiga. Alicia Wojcik Thomaslna. Hisgyes, William Hole Denlse House, Chrlstal Klrchner Buddy Lepley, Amy Den nis McBetH, Nancy McLaushltn ViUrle Natt, Demise Skufca, Share- UioHid, Jutf Zickel. Grade 11 High Honors Carol Barber Brbrlson, Catherine Eubnash renny Calhoun, Ferrari, Mar Jarouse. Oary Ijmch.

Suzann Bebovlch. Honors-- Karen Arnold. Boniella, Andrea Bordash. Glsrii Birniswdrth, Catherine Caproeila Jacqueline Carson, Cindy Hndock Betty Hutchlnson, AJ a I menus Matty. Lana Onusko, Nancy Powell.

Sharo Wolft, Barbara Zasadny. Grade 10 High Greg Bobnash Ferrl Falb6, James DiAndreth. Honors Slevie Bates, Jennie Forsythe, Beth Ann Havadich Monica Levandosky. 1 a Logoyda, Christine Palmer, Yvonn Stunja. Kathy Tlmko, i David Vrabel.

9th Grade High Honors Jay Anderson Marlon Baruni, Janelle Carson Denise Cotton, Louise a i Margaret DlVirgUfo, Hegina Dzurko Becky Gnatuk, Brian Horwath, Terr HoweJJ, Jo Ann KovaJcik, Kimberly Lama, Daria Lasko, Maljona Ijogoyda, Kathleen Luce, John Pan ulo Honors Baluch, Halph Baluch, Dor.na Bartko, Carrie Bed nar, Larry Bird, Lee Ann Bronson Cindy Farkus. Jeanne yarkui, Hhet Ferrari, Jean Ann Oallo, Andrea Huztaec, Kim Kajawa, Mark Logoyda, Joyce Lynn, Rose Ann Hachesky, Mlchaelen Muccl, Jefl Novak PhUHps, Cindy Pope, Pamela PosveUl. Ava Rebish. Paul Buisell. Scott Bussell.

fsm Sleasmtn, Monica Sinai, Kevin Stricklbl, Becky Vellri, Barry Grade High Honors Tacy Behana. Jane Berk, Amy Conn, Gary Garletls, Gary Kosporl, Mark LogoyJa, Barbara Pantalo, Karen Sezawkh, Matthew Vrabel. Jamie WUson. Anita Bishop, Roy Copeland, Lou Dzara, Martha Eixrts, May Beth filchock, Robert Kim Grimm, Jarouse, Cheryl K7awiler, Marcerifs Stevenson, Vicld Stillwagon, Doricc Slrasser, Dave Timko, Jar.ct Wcznlik. 7th High Honors HbHy Blair.

Linda Bird, Dorts Hayes, Mickey Muccl. Ixu Ann Scdramuccl, Thomas Tim- check, Jeffrey VanFIeet. Honors DIVirglllo, Mary Domonkox, Mary Elnlkar, John Treenun, Dutcheen Fritz. Gallo, AJmecta Hawker, resile JoKraton, Denlse Kublna, Divvrt Wckfaw. Mark Novak.

WlUltm Oldham. Phillip Reiviina, Sfnrira Shambouffh, Donna Skufra, Lori WiMil. I common people adopted many of the ancient traditions, which are still followed today, for their celebrations of these personal Holidays. For ex-ample, birthday candles were once believed endowed with special magic for granting wishes a theory started by the ancient Greeks, the study'rev- ealed. That's why even today children make a wish before blowing out their birthday candles.

Birthday cakes also had their start with the ancients. Records show that the Roman Emperor Hadrian sent his special messengers with cakes for all those who were invited to his birthday celebration but were unable to attend. Birthday cards first appeared in England and America about 1850 shortly after the first Christmas cards appeared. Birthday parties for children are sometimes thought to be native to the American culture but they actually started with the German "kinderfeste' 1 or "children's Today children's parties are replacing traditional family feasts in countries throughout the world, the study showed. Refreshments, games, decorations and gifts are basic to every party.

But custom still dictates many aspects of the celebration. In Holland children make up a listing al! the items they would like as presents. But It would be considered Impolite for a Japanese child to request a specific gift or even to indicate a preference. The Russians have a birthday pie almost as often as a cake; Icelanders are treated to canned fruit at the celebration, and the Danes hang a flag out the window to indicate that someone in the family is celebrating a birthday that day. CLEAR THE AIR PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) South African Iron and Steel Corp has budgeted about $159.6 million through the next 10 years to clean the smoky air over its three steel milts.

Key 73' Survey Set In German Township The key "73" Survey Com- 1 mittee is made up of those chosen from the McClellandtown area churches who met in an earlier Key "73" meeting held Jan. 23. A layman and a minister of each church represented in that meeting were chosen to serve on this committee. This committee chosen met recently in the Sunshine Chapel ot McClellandtown to make plans for the survey. THE MORNING HERAJJ) THE EVENING STANDARD and Idenlification cards to wear on them will be given to each participant to review ahead ol time.

The time of the survey and alerling the community will given later, when plans and instructions are completed, Those from any of the area churches who wish to help out In this community survey effort are most welcome and are asked to call Rev. Eugene laquinto at 737-5122 or Rev. Howard Brown al 737-5525. The committee prepared from an area map, 11 routes made up of the McClellandtown and surrounding areas of German Twp, that will be followed to carry out an Interview Survey in each home along these 11 routes. An interview survey ques tionnaire Is being preparec ahead of time.

Instructions be given to each person who wil be doing the surveying. A copy of file survey sheets Colored sink, tub and shower faucets, made of durable plastic, designed never to leak or wear out are now on the market. We Gladly AccepTl YOU GET MORE FOR YOUR GREATER SELECTIONS MOST WANTED NAME BRANDS Quantity Rights Reserved. Prices Good thru Feb. 24.

YOU GET THE FINEST FRESHEST MEATS IN TOWN AT Gee Bee! THIS WEEKS TENDER SAVORY TURKEY DRUMSTICKS DELICATESSEN SPECIALS! Hot ready to eat. STUFFED CABBAGE Ib. Delicious MACARONI SALAD (b. Sliced Fresh af ihe Delicatessen Victory HAM 9 Armour CHIPPED CHOPPED 99c Weiss THIGHS Hillberg Specials ALL BEEF STEAKS BREADED VEAL PATTIES BREADED PORK PATTIES BEEFCHUCKWAGON BEEF DRUMSTICKS pkg. 37c Ib.

PICKLE PIMENTO 89c CORNISH ROUND BONE Shoulder RoasL. ENGLISH ROAST $1.09 CENTER CUT CHUCK STEAKS 99c ib. BONELESS CHUCK ROAST n.29 U.S.D.A. CHOICE WESTERN BEEF SALE! COD FILLETS tender juicy RIB STEAKS DELMONICO STEAKS RIB ROAST SHORT RIB OF BEEF FRANKS Ib. SUPERIOR KOLBASS1 99c Golden Ripe Bananas Ib.

TENDER-CRISPY CARROTS 2 Mb SWEET JUICY FLORIDA Oranges TUTY-UR6E SWING TOMATOES Ib. LOCATED ROUTE 40-WEST OF UNIONTOWN THE MORNING HERALD -Tire EVENING STANDARD UNIONTOWN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1973-PAGE 23 Today's Personal Notes Mrs. Mary Ryan of Mil) St. New Salem, is a palicnt in Room 225-B of She Uniontown Hospital. She has been hospitalized for observation and treatment.

Mrs. Donald Matthews of Lc- mont Furnace is a birthday celebrant today. She is the former Alverla Scott. Mrs. Matthews is the mother of two children, Donald Jr.

and Curtis, Mrs. Frances Sheppo of S. By Mariteth Dillon Washington Masontown, is recuperating at her home after being a patient in (he Uniontown Hospital where she underwent surgery. Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Dean of Pulaski, are announcing the birth of a son. He was named Brian Scott. Mrs. Dean, the former Billie Ann Brady, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

William Brady of Brownsville. Paternal grandparents are Mrs. Clara Dean of Dunbar and Joseph Dean of Connellsville. Mr. Dean is employed at the Pulaski i a as an anesthetist.

He was graduated from Unioniown Hospital School of Nursing and Washington Hospital School of Anesthetist. Mrs. Dean was chosen recently as Mother of the Month in Pulaski, Mr. and Mrs. Dean are also the parents of a son, Charles who will he two years old April 5.

Delores Clark of Berkeley St. and Chris Yanow of Keislerville molored to Shinnslon, W.Va., over the weekend where they visited with Mr. and Mrs, Jim Machinia. Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Tanner of Fairchance were weekend visitors in Philadelphia. They were guests of Mrs. Tanner's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Stark and children.

Dominick D. Ritz was a birthday celebrant yesterday. He is the son of Mrs. Rose Ritz of Hulchinson and the late John Ritz Sr. Mrs.

Thelma Guseman of Uniontown R.D. 2 is a birthday celebrant today. Lori Natheson of Coal Center was a recent birthday celebrant. A party was held in her honor Saturday) Mr. and Mrs.

John Malik of 47 E. Highland Ave. became the parents of their first child, a daughter, born Monday in the Unioniown Hospital, She wa's named Jessica. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.

James Gleason of Keisterville and Mr. arid Mrs. Alfred Malik of Hopwood. Mrs. Malik is the former Kathy Gleason of Keisterville.

Joseph Kekela of West Penn Blvd. was a birthday celebrant Sunday. He is employed at Cavert Wire Co, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph J.

Bartos of 53 Byrer Ave. were in Philadelphia for several days visiting with their daughter, Stephanie Bartos. Miss Bartos is employed at Slrawbridge and Clothier Dept. Store. Lisa Jeffries, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Jeffries of Vienna, W.Va., was seven years old Saturday, She has a sister, Lorie, Grandparents are Mrs. Ruth Jeffries of Smilhfield R.D. 1 and Mrs. Mae Astleford of Wine St.

A dinner was held at (he home of Mrs. Astleford. Mrs. Jeffries is the former Lou Ann McDowell. Mary Correal, a senior nursing student at SI.

John's School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, will fly Thursday to New York City where she will be interviewed for a position with Lenox Hill Hospital. She will spend the weekend vacationing there. Miss Correal is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Correal of Cleveland Ave.

Mr, and Mrs. F'red Michotte of Farm view Dr. have returned home after vacationing for a MONEY At Gee Bee MARKET We Gladly Accept I FINEST QUALITY MEATS-COMPARE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Prices Good Thru Feb. 24 Quantify Rights Reserved VTl SNOW FLOSS SAUERKRAUT Butter Kernel VEGETABLES WHOLE KERNEL CORN GREEN BEANS Mb. Cans Good Luck Mb.

pkgs. 11-oz. cans CUPSSAVE1.96 PEARS 35c Value Sani-Dairy SHERBET Pint Size Van Camp Light TUNA FISH SAVE SOe Burst DETERGENT Giant Size oz. box W7C Regular Price 89c LIMIT 1 BOX PER COUPON PER CUSTOMER Coupon good HI Gcc Bee Unionlnira now thru Feb. 24 Gee Bee Viva Family NAPKINS 140-cl, Pkg, Zestee SALAD DRESSING DONALD DUCK ORANGE JUICE 6-oz.

BANQUET CREAM PIES Coconut Chocolate 6-oz. size Coca Co Quart Btls. plus deposit SHOP 10 AM. To 10 M.DAIIY! SAVE 60c Chose Sanborn INSTANT COFFEE Regular LIMIT I JAR PER COUPON PER CUSTOjMER Coupon good al Gee Bee Unlonloirn now thru Feb. 24 Gee Bee SAVE 60e Hills Bros.

COFFEE 3 0 1Q con I 7 Regular Price $2.79 LIMIT 1 CAN PER COUPON PER CUSTOMER Coupon good nt Gcc Dec ttniontown now thru Feb. 24 Gee Bee Baggies SANDWICH BAGS 150-ct. O5 box 33c Regular Price 59e LIMIT 1 BOX PER COUPON PER CUSTOMER Coupon good al Gee Bee Unioniown ow (hru Feb. 24 week in Las Vegas, Nev. Mr.

Michotte is employed by O.C. Cluss Lumber Co. Hichard Frame of Fairchance is a birthday celebrant today. Uobert Reed of 58 Race St. is celebrating his birthday today.

He is employed by the Pa. Dept. of Transportation. Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas of Erie recently spent the weekend with Mr. Thomas' sister, Mrs. Charles Wiles, formerly of Unioniown R.D. 1. They assisted her as she moved to her new residence at White Swan Apts.

Mrs. Thelma Shaffer of 51 Lawlon Ave. ts recuperating at home after being a patient in the Uniontown Hospital. She had been hospitalized due to a back injury. Mrs.

Shaffer is employed by Fayette County Redevelopment Authority in Uniontown, Mrs. Kenneth Breakiron of Uniontown R.D. 1 was a birthday celebrate yesterday. She is the former Margie Britl, daughter of Mrs. Nell Nelson Brill of Uniontown and William S.

Britt of Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. Haltie Guseman of Morgantown, W.Va., formerly of Point Marion, is a birthday celebrant today. She is the mother of five children, Mrs. Mary Goff of Point Marion, Mrs.

Dorothea Sisler of Morgantown, W.Va.; James of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Marjorie Emory of Union- own, and Mrs. Eleanor Butts of Vailed Lake, Mich. There are 23 grandchildren and 18. great randchildren.

Joseph L. Reynolds was re- dmitled to the Veteran's lospital in Washington, D.C., or post-operative complications. le underwent extensive foot urgery in January. The Viet- iam veteran is the son of Mr. ind Mrs, Zianza G.

Reynolds of 'oint Marion R.D. 1 and is a tudent at Penn State Universi- f. University Park. Since his ischarge from the service in April, 1969, Reynolds has ndergone surgery three times and has been hospitalized four imes for the service-connected oot injury. Mr.

and Mrs. Harlo Chapman if Bethlehem visited over the veekend with Mrs. Chapman's ister, Eleanor Siebert, and her mother, Mrs. George Renne of Jniontown. Mrs.

Chapman is the ormer Virginia Renne. Mrs. Becky Morlensen and on, Scott, of Atlanta, are isiting with her parents, Mr. nd Mrs. Albert Francis of Jraig St.

Beth Williams, daughter of VIr. and Mrs. Charles Williams of Duck Hollow Rd, is nine years old today. She is a third student at Menallen Elementary School. Mrs, Helen Mohar of' Murray Ave.

is a patient in the Union- own Hospital. Mrs. Betty Spellman of VIcClellandtown Rd, was a recent birthday a Jhallenberger and daughters, Caren and Nancy, of Baltimore, have returned to their lome after visiting with their parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nat Shallenberger 5 Wilson Ave.

Mrs. Theresa Quarzo of 3allatin Ave. is a patient in the Uniontown Hospital. Mrs. Emma Teets of the Wolfn Nursing Home, Scottdale, was a birthday celebrant Monday.

Celebrating their birthdays in February are Susan, Randy, Robert and Cindy Thomas, children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Thomas of Grandview Drive. Susan celebrated her 17lh birthday Feb.

1. She is a senior at Laurel Highlands Senior High School. Randy was seven years old Feb. 5. He is to the first grade at John F.

Kennedy Elementary School. Robert Jr. celebrated his 12th birthday Feb. 9. He is a sixth-grader at a school.

Celebrating her 14th birthday Monday will be Cindy. She is a freshman at North Laurel Junior High School. Births Uniontown Hospital Mr. and Mrs. John Malik, 47 E.

Highland a daughter at 1:32 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 1978. Mr. and Mrs.

Riskosky, 14 Brown a daughter at 3:28 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 1973. Mr. and Mrs, Richard George, 235 Whyel a son at 12:38 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 19, 1973. Mr. and Mrs. i i a Franczyk, 186 N.

Gallatin a son at 9:48 p.m. Monday, Feb 19, 1973. Circle Club Meets Tonight President Albert Glass of the Circle Club will conduct a business meeting tonight at 8 in the lodge rooms, Arch St. Claudia Harper will report on the past week's events. Florence McShane and Claudia Harper will be in charge of the social hour.

Entertainment will be provided. John and Priscilla Alden's daughter, Elizabeth, Is buried at Little Compton, I..