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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
22
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a Christmas scene from a Mrs. C. R. VanOsdel collection. The text mentions a December meeting, a child’s home, and a sound of Christ as the scene unfolds through partial recollections.
A nostalgia filled survey recalls Christmas joys from Overton and beyond. Mrs. Burford and Mrs. Yarborough describe family gatherings, gifts, and the mystery of Santa. Others recall snowbound Kansas City dinners, church trees, Korean arrival, and an Edison record player bringing collective happiness.
The eight principles valued by educators for preserving liberty and democracy are trust in God private property ownership individual freedom profit motive dignity of work competition and government as protector not provider. The piece warns erosion of these rights citing land ownership as a key example and higher government control.
A reader asks The Brookshire Times be mailed to Mrs. Henry Deppert of Pekin Illinois. She is sister to Mr Liere and receives home news. Enclosed is an eight dollar and fifty seven cent check for a yearly subscription.
A reflection on finding the spirit of Christmas beyond glitter and gifts and restoring a warm family holiday. The author urges inviting neighbors in, embracing true affection, and discarding yardsticks to open hearts. The second quote notes happiness in life comes from appreciating what one is given to do.
PFC Willie 4 Jackson, 22, of Katy Texas, served with Company of the 18th Infantry in a two week life fire field exercise near Mannheim Germany ending November 28. The training focused on rifle use under supervision of marksmanship experts and safety. Jackson enlisted in October 1961, trained at Fort Carson, served at Fort Dix and arrived overseas in April this year. He is a 1980 Ralph Bunche High School graduate, son of Sammy Jackson. His mother Mrs Willie M Jackson lives in Kenney.
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