Lee College Students Prefer Old Fashioned Christmas
Lee College survey shows all interviewed students favor traditional Christmas over modern abstract ideas. They describe an old fashioned holiday with family time, church services, Bible reading, and the smell of home cooking as the essential spirit rather than gifts or trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee College
Linda, McWilliams
Hall of Lee College
Gramma
Charles Dipple
Bar- Tus
Roslyn Hanle
Harriett Kelley
Second Graders Present Christmas Play At PTA
Second graders at Stephen F. Austin School presented The Shoe maker and the Elves in the school auditorium narrated by David Fischer. Wade Roberts played the shoemaker, with Susan Penton as the shoemaker's wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Jacqueline Cox
Parent Teacher Association of
Stephen F. Austin
David Fischer
Wade Roberts
Susan Penton
Lisa Hughes
David Smith
Dale Reavis
Steve Jackson
Santa Claus Visits Cub Pack 208
A December meeting and Christmas party for Cub Scout Pack 208 at St. Mark's Methodist Church featured opening ceremonies, den activities, and many badge and arrow awards. Den leaders led carols and organizers announced a round table and rocket races for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
St. Mark’s Methodist Church
Den 10
Cubs
Den
Park Committee
Joe A. Farley
Mike Fulton
David Hanson
Billson
Matthew Martin
Paul Schneider
Gene Burch
Paul Shepherd
Jay Zerwekh
Sammy Neblett
David Joanson
Gary Amerson
Mike Farley
Jimmy French
Kelly Whalen
Mat Cross
Bert Bowden
Bruce Fuller
Tommy Whatley
Blake Ashley
Steve Blakey
Denner
Steve Scott
Bert Bowdeh
Robert Sutphin
C. R. Blakey
Cecil Sutphin
D. F. Whatley
Dennine Jed
Letters To Santa From Children Survive Note Fragments
A collage of childhood wish lists addressed to Santa features Debbie Broussard Rhonda Broussard and Cheryle Jo Crawford from Cedar Bayou and nearby areas. The letters request toys including bicycles chatty babies dolls doll accessories and a record player along with games dresses and a transistor radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Rhonda
Rhonda Broussard
Dyer
Cheryle Jo Crawford
Cedar Bayou
Kay
Miss Echo
Highlands Home Demonstration Club Christmas Party
Highlands Home Demonstration Club held a Christmas party at Mrs J F Wiggins home 637 Newton Road with an officer installation. New officers are Mrs T D Ausley president Mrs A J Courtney vice president Mrs Francis Kaminski secretary Mrs C N Adams treasurer Mrs C L Mullinix reporter and Mrs Wiggins council delegate. Past presidents were recognized and the yearbook dedicated to the late Mrs Grace Lang. Mrs Ralph Clendennen gave the devotional Meeting of the Christmas Star. A covered dish lunch followed for the two members present and gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands Home Demonstration Club
J. F. Wiggins
Newton Road
T. D. Ausley
A. J. Courtney
Francis Kaminski
C. N. Adams
C. L. Mullinix
Wiggins
Mrs Mills speaks at UDC meeting on Ivory Tale Cloth
Mrs Mills addressed the John Lewis Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy at Mrs Frank Goss home 805 W James. Introduced by Mrs A R Booth she spoke on The Gold and Ivory Tale Cloth A discussion on civil defense was led by Mrs Eugene Lovering with Mrs W H Bridges presiding as regent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Q. Mills
John Lewis Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Frank Goss
W. James
A. R. Booth
Mills
Eugene Lovering
W. H. Bridges
Christmas Personals Trip to Minden and More
Christmas notices list families visiting relatives for the holidays across Texas and nearby states. Entries include Mr. and Mrs. Travis Badgley and children visiting Minden Louisiana, Mrs Vacille Waddell in Monroe, temple and Needville plans, home gatherings in Huntsville and Galveston, trips to Austin San Antonio and Devine, and multiple visits to relatives in Orange Hillsboro Fort Worth and Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minden
Travis Badgley
Vicki
Gary
Larry
Minden, la
Louisiana
Vacille M. Waddell
Monroe
L. Vincent Shurr
Steve
Alan
Sam Houston State City
Huntsville
Galveston
Johnny Becka
AGM College
Spedt
John C. Becka
Tommy
Marilynn
Temple
Taylor
Treybig
Arthur Treybig
San Antonio
Devine
Eunice L. Joiner
Lewis E. Ward
Yule Program At DeZavala PTA Featured School Band
A Christmas program was presented at the De Zavala School PTA meeting with participation from all grades. Mrs. Ruben Gutierrez presided, Ramon Harbin directed the school band, and Miss Rena Bracewell led the choir in carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lites
Lee Kelley
Ricky Adams
Gary Bender
Gary Little
Glenn Jennings
Anna Miller
Keitha Irby
Debbie Detro
Donna Franklin
Geraldean Williams
Darlene Smith
Chris Creel
Mary Ann Wilhite
Neva Gage
Holcomb Jr
W. D. Stone
Sect
George Gentry
Stephen F. Austin
Stone
PTA
Santa Claus
R. L. Tolleson
State Office
Kelly Martin Jr
Deincipel
de Zavala
Ruben Cutierrez
Ramon Harbin
Rena Bracewell
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Adorable Beauty Salon
Minnesota
Robert Earl Swint
Elizabeth Girch
Vickie Whitworth
Love
Kathy Penton
Santa
Paul Lee Hinton
Rosilee Drive
Gaylord
Carol Ann Bolinger
Dale Ray
David
Dale Ray Lambright
South Fourth
Highlands
Barbie
Judith Elaine Hackfeld
Debbie
Debbie Broussard
I Love You, Cheryl. Crawford
Love, Judy Howell
the Fabric Shop
Texas
Generations of Pleasant Association
He la
Mrs. Mills
UDC
Habour
W. Texas
Ing
Florence Niell
Teip
Needville
G. C. Lainon
Barrymore
Leroy Mesecke
Jim Ted Wood
Olive
Visting
G. §. Hart of
Alto
Karen
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Arkansas
John E. Motley and Sons
Glennwood
Ark
Robert Klaus
Dwayne
Leo Morgan
Orange
Charles Franklin
D. W. Transon
Travis
Dave
John
Bob
D. W. Transon Sr
Houston
Christman
Carl Young Jr
Allen Rice
N. Jones
C. E. O'Neal
T. L. Culpepper
Aller Rice Jr
Jay
Stephanie
N. W. Walker
Marcia
Rusty
J. G Baldridge
Jimmie
Carolyn
Marilyn
George
DeZavala Pta
Josets Eeciee
Baytown
Brown House
Mrs
J. H. Brows
Morreil
Callie Allman
Thelma and
Acy
Drew
Jesse Rench
Qrishnas
Mey
Reba Stewart Jimmie Ruth Miller
Helen Laird
Polly Welch
Bea Crow
Linda Herring
Hazel Pursley
Guys ‘N Dolls
Bayway Dr
N. Pruett
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