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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1966
Page
3
A collection of brief requests from many children detailing toy desires and holiday greetings. Each child asks Santa for specific items such as dolls, trucks, trains, toy animals, bake ovens, sewing machines, and other gifts, with mentions of family and birthdays included.
The Norway spruce is well shaped and affordable for a brief display but sheds needles quickly. Balsam fir and Douglas fir last longer yet cost more. Pick a tree with pyramidal shape, branches reaching the base, and dense foliage.
The article notes Americans bring diverse holiday menus reflecting global origins. It highlights turkey and cranberries as distinctly American traditions and recalls that Indians historically ate wild turkey cranberries and pumpkin before European rye.
Brownfield's Cubs fell 54 48 to Seminole Indians in the ninth annual Denver City tournament opener. Eddie Roberson scored 15 and Joe Masso 14 as Chicago led at halftime but cooled in the third quarter. In the consolation against Morton, Morton won 62 56 in overtime as Roberson had 19 and Masso 15. Jerry Timmons missed action. John Rattan filled in. The Cotton Bowl payout and bowl politics dominate the rest of the piece.
Billy Gene Lewis son of Mr and Mrs W N Doc Lewis 608 E Hill will be home for Christmas holidays. He is a junior at East Texas State University majoring in radio and television and serves as a student instructor in Prof David Rigney’s Radio and TV speech classes. He tapes programs and recitals for the university and conducts interviews about the university heard on eight stations including KRLD Dallas. The university enrolls about 7723 students and ranks ninth largest in the state. His parents are university alumni. He will work for K KUB during the holidays.
State citation awarded to E. G. Williams superintendent of Meadow Supply for proven skill in water treatment and waste water disposal. Signed by the State Health Commissioner and Texas Water and Sewage Works Association authorities, the certificate recognizes experience, regional and statewide training, and a passing exam.
The 1967 Texas Museum Directory compiled by the Texas State Historical Survey Committee is available. It lists 243 museums with travel information and notes 70 more in planning. over 15 million visitors last year underline museums as major attractions. Copies distributed by Humble Touring Service, Texas Highway Department centers, chambers of commerce, and other groups. The committee also launched the first Texas Institute for Small Museums in Woodville with 343 attendees.
The mistletoe, once linked to death and magic, grew to symbolize love and peace. Norse myth says Loki’s arrow killed Balder, later spared by the gods error and vow to not harm mistletoe. Ancient Europeans used mistletoe for health charms and fertility, with kissing beneath it evolving into a modern peace tradition.
A native Christian describes Advent as opening the heart to Christ’s coming at Christmas. Four Advent Sundays mark preparation, with wreaths and candles noted as aids. The growing use of festive devices is mentioned as part of observances.
Sundown both boys and girls advance to finals in the annual Sundown cage tournament. Boys await the South land Meadow semifinal winner while girls face the Gail Meadow winner. Wellman teams posted losses and Consolation round wins in early play as schedules shifted.
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