Tennyson Rites Open New Auditorium With Holiday Program
The Tennyson school plans a Christmas program featuring The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe and The Haunted Hotel followed by a colored minstrel drill, Christmas Stars, music, and a Santa Claus tree. The event marks the first program in the new auditorium with teachers and trustees inviting all. Mr and Mrs R R Ash traveled to Hamlin for Mrs Ash's brother John Sumrall's illness. Mrs Ash stayed. Sunday afternoon. It's subscription time.
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Tennyson School
Tennyso High School
Coon Hollow
Santa Claus
Tennyson
R. R. Ash
Hamlin
Body Returned to Bronte for Interment
The body of Mrs. J. W. Kirk who died in Greensboro NC on February 11 was brought to Bronte for interment in the Bronte cemetery. Her husband and relatives decided to bury here so loved ones could visit and care for the grave. Born in Brady in 1897, she was 36. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lockhart. The family moved to Sherwood soon after her birth where she grew up and attended Sherwood High School, later studying at Baylor College Belton.
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J. W. Kirk
Greensboro
North Carolina
Bronte
Brady
W. W. Lockhart
Sherwood
Sherwood High School
Baylor College
Belton
Gladsome Greetings for a Gladsome Yule Tide
A long Christmas message from a local editor extends heartfelt wishes to readers and patrons. It reflects on hardships of the past year, expresses gratitude for community support, and hopes for peace and prosperity in the New Year. The piece emphasizes the newspaper’s role in the town and gratitude for loyal readership and partnerships.
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Bronte
Santa Claus Trades Day in Blackwell Promises Family Fun
Blackwell merchants promote Trades Day with Santa Claus greeting hundreds of children. J G Robin leads the Blackwell Commercial Club organizing events and bargains while a husband calling contest features on the day. Local railroad men endorse the festive community affair.
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Robin
Blackwell
Pecan Baptist Church Opens Fifth New Building
Elder J A Branaman of Bronte leads the Blackwell congregation to dedicate their new house of worship. The fifth church Branaman has steered to completion in three years, with Christmas time inviting all citizens and families to attend.
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Pecan
Blackwell
Branaman
Angels Glad Anthem Dedicated to the Juniors
The text presents a Christmas carol titled The Angels Glad Anthem by Lottie Gladys Ivey. It depicts the nativity scene with shepherds watching flocks, the star of Bethlehem, and the visit of the wise men bearing gold frankincense and myrrh. The refrain calls listeners to follow Jesus as savior and kneel at His shrine.
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Lottie Gladys Ivey
M. E. Church
Jesus
Community Talks BY ULMER S. BIRD
The author recalls Christmas memories spanning a hundred miles by wagon and decades of holidays. He reflects on family dinners, gifts, and farm life, noting enduring Yuletide cheer and the spirit of good news tied to the season.
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Ulmer S. Bird
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