Christmas for All in Barker by Rev William D Leonard
A Presbyterian church Christmas sermon extols the universal reach of Christ's birth. Rev Leonard urges keeping Christ at the center, sharing love, and remembering the Good News as diverse people from all walks of life kneel before the manger.
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William D. Leonard
First Presbyterian Church
Barker, Texas
East
Christ
Bethlehem
Jesus
Lord Jesus Christ
God
Jesus the Christ
Christmas Times Poem from Bert Marchbanks
A Christmas poem from Bert Marchbanks of Homedale Idaho describes Santa Claus traveling the world to deliver gifts. The verse notes his reindeer, bright eyes, and jolly visit to children, ending with a playful warning that gifts leave friends broke. The note mentions the author and a family history tied to Katy and the 1900 Galveston storm.
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Santa Claus
Grace Wilkinson
Bert Marchbanks
Katy
Galveston
Idaho
County Republicans Honor C. R. Englands
The Waller County Republican party honored Mr. and Mrs. C. R. England at a covered dish luncheon hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sheridan in Hempstead. The event recognized the Englands for service to the party and the executive committee outlined goals for the coming year including a county government education center and promoting conservative government and a favorable business climate. C. R. England serves as county Republican chairman with Mrs. Wes Buller Jr. as vice-chairman.
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Waller County
Republican Party
Wayne Sheridan
Hempstead
Myr
C. R. England
Wes Buller, Jr
First Hard Freeze Hits Area on Dec 12
Leroy Wilkinson notes temperatures dropping to 26 at 6 PM and 24 at 7 PM on December 12, with a brief rise to 42 by 10:30 AM. This marks the season's first hard freeze in the area. The passage ends with a biblical nativity reference from Luke 2:15,16.
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Leroy Wilkinson
Dense smoke fills room in Saudi Arabia report
A fragment notes dense sweet smelling smoke in Saudi Arabia with a man delivering it around to others.
Thanksgiving Return From Saudi Arabia Journal Entry
Jack Dickson recounts his journey through Saudi Arabia visiting Sheik Abbudula Ben Saud’s date orchard and fertile lands. He describes a local custom of honor involving smoke, the challenge of mineralized wells that endanger vineyards and orchards, and the plan to drill a deep well costing about 200000 dollars before returning to Rome and the United States in time for Thanksgiving.
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Shiek Abbudula Ben Saud
Lis Foreman
Saudi Arabia
Rome
United States
Jack Dickson
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Christ Child
Judea
Lord
Kay Tex Glass Company
A. B. Stanberry, Jr
Farmers State Bank
Tillie and
Elmer Hitt
Constellation
Homedale
County Republicans
C. R. Englands
Mary
Joseph
Seagan
Katy Beauty Shop
Mrs. Ervin Mau
The
P. K. Thomases
P. K
Jon, Pete
Dina
Jo-Jo
Coneco
Ang
Avery
Kitty and
Billy Harrison
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