Memories of Christmas Trees Across Generations
Barbara Hawkins recalls family Christmas rituals centered on oversized evergreens, from her father's quest for “The Perfect Tree” to the chaotic but cherished moments with daughters Pam and Kim. She shares memories of a toppled artificial tree, early family traditions, and Pam’s final Christmas in 1985, ending with hot chocolate and ham biscuits around the tree.
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Local newspaper staff roster lists editors and writers
The Telegraph and Baily newspapers announce staff positions with Jammie Toler as News Editor, Barbara Hawkins as State Editor, City Editor, and Samantha Perry as Cluefield Cluefield role, along with Samantha Perry and Thomas A Colley in executive and managing posts.
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Daily Telegraph
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Community Christmas Tree fund surpasses 12000 again
The Community Christmas Tree drive in Four Seasons Country has exceeded its 12000 goal for a seventh year, funding gifts and a Dec 23 party for about 700 children. Volunteers and local businesses support literacy books in each gift bag, with Daily Telegraph oversight and gratitude to all contributors.
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Four Seasons
Daily Telegraph
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Letters discuss Social Security privacy and 911 radio use in traffic stops
A reader questions why Social Security numbers appear on police scanners during traffic stops and urges that SSNs not be used for identification. The letter raises identity theft concerns and thanks staff for Rotary Club Classic coverage, praising Bob Redd, Tom Bone, Greg Carter, and Dr. John W. Tresch Jr.
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Mercer County
B.R. Bailey
Princeton
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Ise
The
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
Bob Redd
Tom Bone
Greg Carter
WVVA
Christmas or Happy Holidays Fear Faced by A Nation
Betsy Hart argues that replacing Christmas with holidays signals cultural intolerance. She recalls personal experiences with stores and public spaces shifting language, notes Toronto renaming customs, and claims Christmas remains the true religious holiday deserving acknowledgment. Hart contends the issue is intolerance not religion and ends with a Christmas greeting.
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