Christmas in Christ's Land Without Snow
Christian children in Jerusalem and travelers to Bethlehem face a snowy absence as Palestine records rare cold spells and little Christmas decoration. Most residents are Moslems or Jews with few Christians, yet Holy Sepulchre and Bethlehem attract visitors, while gifts and trees exist in Christian homes.
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Christ’s Land
Jerusalem
Palestine
Jesus
Christ
Hethlehem
Frances Grinstead
Need of Santa Claus in a World of Loss and Hope
A fragmented reminiscence portrays a world where faith in Santa Claus fades amid hardship yet hints at need and kindness. The piece references a guardian figure, a community’s struggle, and the search for guidance in a challenging time.
Demand for Christmas Toys Stirs Toy Market Rumors
Fragmentary notes describe rising toy demand as shoppers seek household appliances and popular play items. The fragment mentions Santa Claus and ongoing yearly requests for cowboy toys and related gifts.
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Ibis
Santa Claus
Reindeer Charm Returns as Santa Delivers Christmas
In a playful exchange in the stables, tired animals grumble about dull duties and distant Santa. Suddenly a red-coated child guides the team into a brisk Christmas run, urging eager children to hear the reindeer pounding on the roof as they depart. Martha Canning Thomas reports from Western Union.
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Biltzen
Santa
Conder
Martha Canning Thoms
Nexkenper Union
Journey From Nazareth to Bethlehem Birth Narrative
A two person couple travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem for a decree census. Joseph the carpenter and Mary ride a donkey seeking shelter after no inn can host them. In a cave outside town Jesus is born, the hope and promise of all mankind. Katherine Edelman Western Newspaper Union.
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Caesar Augustus
Nazareth
Ove
Mary
Petitein
Dranta
Caesar
Joseph
Bethlehem
Exen
Jesus
Katherine Edelman
Western Newspaper Union
Approaching Marriage of Foldine Rylander and William Burns
A Cam eron social gathering hosted by Mrs. Lester Williams celebrated the upcoming marriage of Foldine Rylander and Walter N. Burns, with miniature chrysanthemum decorations, a Central Freight diploma cup reveal, and bridge games indicating the couple’s December 11, 1936 wedding date.
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Foldine Rylander
William Burns
Lester Williams
Bill and Foldine
Walter N. Burns
Women of Christian Missionary Society Meet at Harris Home
The ladies of the Christian church gathered Monday at Mrs. R. L. Harris's house, with Mrs. Bob Young presiding. Mrs. Raymond Beard presented a paper on Peace, and Mrs. Jim Adams, Mrs. Guy Slocomb, and Mrs. Bob Young shared the Christmas story amid songs by Mrs. W. G. Harsha and Mrs. G. E. Sutton. The setting featured chrysanthemums and fall foliage, and a salad plate with hot coffee was served.
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The
Christian Church
R. L. Harris
Joe Casey
Bob Young
Raymond Beard
Jim Adams
Guy Slocomb
W. G. Harsha
G. E. Sutton
Notice to Public on Employee Account Payments
The undersigned company disclaims responsibility for payment collection or assistance toward collection of any amount charged to any employee's personal account. No merchandise for the company's account will be delivered with this arrangement.
Company purchase policy notice from Russ Mitchell, Inc.
A policy statement requiring written and numbered purchase orders presented in advance of any purchase. It prohibits delivery of merchandise on promises of later return and refuses to honor orders signed by any employee for time not yet earned.
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Russ Mitchell, Inc
Deer Hunters Return With Ten Point Buck In Davis Mountains
E O Schiller and Frank Lesovsky spent days deer hunting in the Davis mountains and returned Saturday with game. Schiller yielded a ten point buck and shared venison with friends and family. Miss Minnie Wolf, a Dallas teacher, stayed with her mother Mrs J B Wolf and visited Mrs John Cecil Culpepper in Bryan during the holidays.
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E. O. Schiller
Frank Lesovsky
Davis Mountains
Mr. Schiller
Minnie Wolf
Dallas
J. B. Wolf
John Cecil Culpepper
Bryan
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