Colonial Christmas Revival In Home Decorations
Glena Pfennig describes the George Walmsley home recreating early American Christmas with natural materials and antiques. Pine boughs fill a brass bucket, apples and magnolia surround a pineapple above the door, and box wood wreaths ornament the exterior. The piece emphasizes hospitality, shared meals, and social gatherings as core traditions of historic Christmas.
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Glena Pfennig
George Walmsley
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Christmas in Colonial Times Time worn customs and celebrations
Photos by Giena Pfennig illustrate colonial holiday scenes with candles, bonfires, and carolers. The Walmsley home displays candle halos around the driveway and in the house as families celebrate with games, church services, music, and decorations. Christmas trees arrive later, and 1842 marks the first in Williamsburg.
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Walmsley
Williamsburg
Birth Day Pictures and Engagement Announcements Policy
The Baytown Sun runs birth day pictures for children up to six years old with parental photo submission one week before the birthday and accompanying information. Pictures may be picked up in the women's department after publication. Engagement announcements should be filed six weeks to three months before the wedding to use both engagement and wedding photos in the women's department.
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Baytown Sun
Women's Department
Women’s Department
Stains Not Doomed To Ruin Holiday Tablecloths
Holiday tablecloths can often be saved after stains with prompt treatment. Mrs. Janice Carberry of Texas A&M suggests testing stain removers first, blotting from the outside in, and using back of fabric methods. For specific stains grease gravy milk wine coffee tea and candle wax are addressed with enzyme pre soaks glycerine vinegar boiling water or oxygen bleach as applicable.
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Janice Carberry
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Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
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Phi Sigma Alpha Beta Psi Club Meeting Preview
Beta Psi chapter of Phi Sigma Alpha will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at Mrs. Everette Center's home, 416 Burnet. The 1975-76 chapter sweetheart will be chosen, and Mrs. Harold Weil and Mrs. Fred Parker will give a horticulture program. The Christmas dinner social at Goose Creek Country Club drew 26 members and guests, with Lynn Woods assisting on the program and Gary Wheeler providing entertainment. social committee members were listed.
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