Wrapping Made Easy From Tie-Tie Division Tips
A 1930s guide from Tie-Tie division of Chicago Printed String Co outlines practical methods for wrapping gifts before the December deadline. It covers surface preparation, paper placement, measuring two inch overlap, concealing centers with tape, shaping ends, securing steps with glue or seals, and folding techniques for cylindrical and large shapes. It also suggests embellishments like bows rosettes and glitter to enhance plain paper packages.
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Tie - Tie Division
Chicago Printed String Co
Rites Held for Earl Langford at Weatherford
Masonic graveside rites were conducted for Earl Langford 55 at Weatherford on December 9. He died December 7 after/open heart surgery at Harris Hospital Short Worth. Langford, a WWII veteran and jeweler, is survived by wife Thelma two daughters Mrs Parrish Weatherford and Mrs Lack Azle five sisters and four brothers. Born in Midway Clay County he had lived there years. interment Memory Gardens Weatherford.
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Langford
Ewell Hargood
Powie
Ile
Harris Hospital
Short Worth
Thelma
Bill Parrish
Weatherford
Alphus Lack
Azle
Midway
Clay County
Memory Gardens
Pilgrims flock to sacred Holy Land sites
Thousands travel to Bethlehem Nazareth and Jerusalem for Christmas pilgrimages. They visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem the Nazareth hometown of Jesus and the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
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Christ
Holy Land
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
Garden
Gethsemane
Jerusalem
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Wesleyan Guild Meeting at Clark Home
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist Church met December 14 at Mrs. Pearl Clark's home with co hosts Mrs. Emma Farmer Mrs. Elva Tinney and Mrs. Lucille Campbell. Fifteen members attended and agreed to give altar flowers in January.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
First Methodist Church
Pearl Clark
Emma Farmer
Elva Tinney
Lucille Campbell
Cordie Leonard
Peter Marshall
Helen Harbin
Alvord Woman Dies at 79 in Bowie Rest Home
Alvord resident Mrs. B. S. Grimsley died at a Bowie rest home. Services were held Saturday at Ak dist Church with Rev. lord of Bellevue officiating. Burial was in Alvord Cemetery. She was born November 18, 1886 in Mans and was a member of dist Church. Survivors include C. of Alvord and B. F Texas, three daughters Beatrice Price, Mrs. V wway and Ophelia G. of Alvord, seven and six great grandchildren. Pallbearers were T Elmo Monk Havis H ard Nigh B. W. McQ lis Mosier.
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B. S. Grimsley
Alvord
Lord of
Tv C
B. F Texas
Beatrice Price
V Wway
Ophelia G
T Elmo Monk
Havis Hard Nigh
B. W. McQlis Mosier
Saint Nicho and Christmas Gift Traditions Across Lands
The article outlines variations of Christmas gift figures in Europe. In France the spirit of St. Nichal brings gifts to children, while Spain centers on gifts the eve of Christmas. Switzerland features a child delivering nuts sweets and cake.
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Spirit
St. Nichal
France
Noel
Spain
Switzerland
Homemakers Hold Christmas Party at First Baptist Church
The Homemakers group from the First Baptist Church held their annual Christmas party in the Common. Members enjoyed tea, refreshments, and candlelight readings with poems and reminiscences.
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First Baptist Church
Tak
Holly
Lee Winninghed
J Coffield
Viola Powell
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Bowie
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Sunset
Decatur
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Bishop Insurance Agency
N. Mason
Home Builders Supply CO
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General Paints
Liggett
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Earl Weatherford
E. Nelson
Argus
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RPM Association
Sinclair
Widlake’s Auto Supply
W. Wise
el Paso
Alden
W. Williams
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Strong St. Tfe
Tom Phillips
Nelson and Roberts
Burt Lancaster
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Nice
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A. P. Guinn
Belcherville Highway
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Septic
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Mustangs
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Jack Tage
Small Street
Furniture Exchange
E. L. Covey
Real Estate Service
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J. T. Turner
Stephens and
Turns
W. Tarrant
Tony Lama
Hagler
Miller
Clem Crim
Henderson Monument Co
Jerry Craft
Rt. 1
Newport
Jacksboro
Widlake’s
Cunningham Office Supply
E. Pecan
Hallie Collins
Chihuahua
N. A. Laudermilk
East Pecan
John V. Wilson
Wichita Falls Hwy
H. F. Brooks
the Bowie
Alcoholics Anonymous
City Auditorium
W. H. McCredie
Call Irvin Landreneaux
J. M
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Fidelity Finance Company
Post Office
Singer
Lo Boy
Barrywood
Wichita Falls
L. FE. Faulkner
Wade’s Grocery
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Bowie Mattress Company
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Tree Service
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Gary-Nees Lumber Co
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Prentice Crumpler
Carrie Lindsay
Curtis Lindsay
Roy Williams
P. E. Tarr
Iva Jo Lindsay
Susie Richer
Ernest Phillips
Henry Willbanks
L. O. Teal
Walter Wefer
M. J. Love
A. C. Love
Pearlie
First Savings & Loan Ass'n
Wilson Jones
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Bowie News
Earl Langford
Wesleyan Guild
Clark Home
Texas Safety Association
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