Lands of the Bible journey recalls Bethlehem and Emmaus
Rev. J F Rundus records a 1929 tour from Sealy Texas visiting Emmaus and Bethlehem. He describes the Church of the Disciples, the Church of the Nativity, the Field of the Shepherds, and local Arab life. He notes Moon over Ajalon, Joshua's eclipse, and mutual sectarian tensions at Bethlehem. He reflects on commerce, beads sales, and the livelihood of Bethlehem residents.
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Lands of the Bible
J. F. Rundus
Presbyterian Church
Sealy, Texas
Emmaus
Prsciples
Jesus i
Jerusalem
Ajalon
Gibeon
Joshua
Apostle
Jacob
Rachel
Badan
Canaan
Ephrath
Bethlehem
Herod’s Temple
Helena
Herod
Christ
Jesus
Birth of Christ Elevates Bethlehem to Immortal Name
Fragmentary handwritten note attributes Bethlehem’s fame to Herod and the birth of Christ, with a promise to continue the narrative.
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Herod
Christ
Bethlehem
Business Visitors and Local Socials Highlight Sealy Event
J. C. Day and Adam Birbijian conducted business in Houston on Wednesday. Miss May Bell Dozier of Houston visited relatives here on the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Williams of Baytown visited relatives last Friday. Sidney Martin Burrell Gagn er and the Storms brothers attended the all night dance at Sealy Monday.
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May Bell Dozier
Houston
B. R. Williams
Baytown
Sidney Martin
Burrell Gagsner
the Storms Brothers
Sealy Monday
Joe Smith
P. Hammerling
Frances Hammerling
Addicks
Five Room House For Rent In Beookshire Texas
A classified notice lists a five room house for rent near Beookshire Texas contacting G H Zahimen. The Fourth of July scenes include Billie Gatlin celebrating in Houston and Galveston with mentions of local visits by Floyd and Mrs Martins and other regional social visits across Beaumont Palatios Addicks and Cleveland.
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G. H. Zahimen
Beookshire
Texas
Billie Gatlin
Houston
Galveston
Fourth at Sylvan Beach Enjoyable Outing for Families
Highrabedian and E. H. Wirpitz with their families spent the Fourth at Sylvan Beach and called it a most enjoyable outing. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Shearer visited Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Williams at Baytown on Tuesday and were joined home by their son Grady Jr who had been visiting Baytown.
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Highrabedian
E. H. Wirpitz
Sylvan Beach
G. T. Shearer
E. R. Willams
Baytown
Grady Jr
Mrs Zahimen and Donigan Head to Chicago World Fair
Mrs. G. H. Zahimen and Mrs. P. M. Donigan with Gladys travel to Chicago to attend the World Fair starting Saturday. They plan to be away about two weeks.
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G. H. Zahimen
Gladys
P. M. Donigan
Chicago
Wander family visits relatives and hosts Sylvan Beach party
Mr and Mrs Max Wander and daughters Geraldine and Verna visited relatives in Houston Tuesday morning and ended the day with a party of friends at Sylvan Beach.
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J. G. Kellner
Houston
Max Wander
Geraldine
Verna
Sylvan Beach
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Sealy News
Emans-Bethlehem
Gabean
Bethlehem-Hebron
David
St. Jerome
United States
America
Iti
Nazareth
Palestine
Ruth
J. C. Day
Adam Birbijian
Floyd Martin
Beaumont
J. W. Avery
H. C. Berry
Palatios
Mrs
J. H. Schulte
Frank Goster
Cleveland
M. Taylor
R. S. Bracewell
Hempstead
Sorsby Motor Company
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