Childlike pledges to give to the needy flood a classroom Santa note
A collection of handwritten pledges from children asking Santa to share toys, money, food, health, homes, and love with the sick, poor, and homeless. Several writers express desires to donate toys, money, medicines, and even a home, aimed at bringing joy and relief to those in need.
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Santa
Michael Denson
Bryan Branch
Mike Bishop
Lynsey Hargrave
Rodana Chapman
Peple
Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem as Mary and Joseph travel for Caesar’s census
The Roman census led Joseph to Bethlehem from Nazareth with Mary, who is pregnant. In a manger because no room in the inn, Mary gives birth to a son. Shepherds in the fields are visited by an angel who proclaims joyful news of the Savior Messiah to all.
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Caesar Augustus
Quirinius
Syria
Joseph
Bethlehem
Judea
David
Nazareth
Mary
Glory to God in the Highest The Bethlehem Nativity
Shepherds receive a heavenly message and rush to Bethlehem to behold a baby in a manger. The angels praise God and proclaim peace on earth to those pleasing him. Mary cherishes the events while the shepherds spread the story.
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Bethlehem
Heaven
Mary
Joseph
Six cases disposed in 121st District Court
Judge Ray Anderson presided over six cases. Israel Leon Jr. pled guilty to aggravated assault and received three years in the Texas Department of Corrections plus probation revocation. Rose Ann Soto had probation continued with new conditions including curfew and staying out of bars. Bonifacio Rivera received a ten year probated sentence for unlawfully carrying a pistol on a liquor licensed premise with residency and travel limits. Roy Young Sr. got a three year probated sentence for assault with a deadly weapon with restitution and costs, curfew, and travel restrictions.
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121St District Court
Ray Anderson
Israel Leon Jr
Texas Department of Corrections
Leon
Rose Ann Soto
Mary Martinez
Bonifacio Rivera
Texas
Roy Young Sr
Terry County
Theft of white gold ring from residence at 1210 E Tate
Crime information continues with a reward offer of 300 dollars for information leading to arrest in the theft of a money bag from a 1978 Ford Fairmont parked at 811 South 10th Street on December 19 1983. A newspaper rack stolen from a Bob 7 11 was recovered. A Brownfield woman was arrested for shoplifting candy shampoo and sweet bread with bond set at 106 dollars.
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E. Tate
Brownfield Crime Information Inc
South 10Th Street
Bob
Kind citizens help stranded travelers receive thanks
In a letter to the editor a Plainview family thanks a Fina Truck Stop operator a mechanic and a 100,000 Auto Parts manager who helped during a Saturday night breakdown in drizzle and snow. They express gratitude and wish readers seasons greetings.
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Plainview
Fina
Seasons Greetings
Little Girl Requests Toy List and Treats
A seven year old asks for a Cabbage Patch Kid stroller Poochie dog and Barbie fashion set plus any extra items. She asks that her sister cousins and friends receive some treats and recalls last year’s toys and asks for candy fruit and nuts.
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Santa
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Cody Dodson
Jacob Garcia
Jennifer Kay Garcia
Dear Santa
Love, Travis Page
Sant
Chuck Butler
James Kimbrell
David Flores
Santa Matt
Daniel Winkles
By Vickie Reed
Tony Marez
Bayless Jewelry
Cagle
Sportacular
Sears-Roebuck
V&l Home Furnishings
Texas TV
Brownfield Automotive
Brownfield Irrigation
Cargill’s Equipment
Eddins-Walcher
First National Bank
Hester Implement
K-Bob’s Steak House
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Martin’s Meat Market Plains Motor Co
Plantalia
Sonny’s Feed & Supply
Terry County Lumber Cab Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In
Farmer’s Co-Op Station
Goodpasturt, Inc
International Tours of
Brownfield
Lid-Zee Printing Co
Terry County Courthouse
Energas Tri-Matic, Inc
McGowan
Rudd
Rudd Bill Dyess
B&h Sports Center
B&r Automotive
Brownfield Glass & Mirror
Brownfield Savings & Loan
Brownfield State Bank Carpet Shop Chemical Weed Control City of
Casper & Ply Cowboy Store
Charles Darwin Ford
First Federal Savings & Loan
Gebo’s
GTE
Hamilton Tire
Higginbotham-Bartlett Co
Kelcy’s
Dept. Stove
Knox-Stone Clinic
Landmark Cablevision
Lindsey’s Hardware Love, Hays & Shaffner
Lubbock Building Products
Lubbock Production Credit Assn, Massingill & Son
Merle Norman Cosmetics
NBC Equipment
Nicholson Agency
Odell’s
Phil’s
Jim Reed
Shelton
George Sommers
CPA
Western Auto
F&s Pharmacy
Blacklock Chevrolet
Carol Lee Donut
Department of Corrections
Schertz
Meals On Wheels
United Way
Crime Info
West Hill Street
Texas Press Association
West Texas Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Yoakum County
State of Texas
Lynn Brisendine
Rick Felty
Barbara White
Carol Corzine
Renee Werner
W. Hill
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