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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1970
Page
6
A collection of handwritten notes shows several children naming items they want from Santa. The lists include a barn set, riding toy for a baby brother, clothes, a real watch, a velvet, and other gifts. Names such as James Craig Kavin P Buck and Brenda and Butch Jones appear among the writers.
A child writes to Santa Claus describing good behavior and excitement for Christmas. The note mentions celebrating Jesus' birthday and planning a party. The message expresses gratitude and anticipation for holiday joys.
Secretary of State Martin Dies Jr. calls Texas elections in crisis and backs September October primaries to ease strain on candidates. He favors ending annual registration and replacing it with a voting-based system amid court challenges to early primaries and January 31 cutoff.
A warm community notice recounts visits and gifts during Christmas in Brady, Coleman and nearby towns. It mentions relatives such as Billy and Melanie Martin, Walker Noland, Rudell Guice, and Garland Bowen Jr. Plus travel to San Antonio, a funeral plan, and local mail delays.
All the children of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Todd were home for Christmas dinner. They included Mr. and Mrs. Jolly Johnson Jr., Cindy, Mike, Pat and Todd of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. John Burk, Johnna, Susasan, Ricky and Jeff of Lubbock and Mr. and Mrs. Doyal Todd, Jack and Jill of Brady.
Ike P. Rainbolt and Mrs. Joe Wilkinson of Dallas visited their sister and aunt Mrs. Joe McCall this week, spending time together with family.
Mr and Mrs Bill Turner of Austin announce the birth of their daughter Kathleen on December 22 in an Austin hospital. Grandfather is Ira Turner of Brady.
Mr and Mrs Garon Salter of Floresville arrived Wednesday to spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Salter. Dan Salter of Dallas arrived Thursday evening.
Mrs A T Barton returns home after visiting her daughter Mrs Sandra DeStefano in Austin and Houston. Mr and Mrs Martin De Stefano greet Christmas with their children. Norine Harkrider will holiday with her parents at Livingston while Mrs Victor Woods Jr joins from Nogales Arizona.
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