Christmas Gift Mail Sparks Joy For Reclusive Neighbor
Peggy and Vivian plan a unique Christmas surprise for Sara Werby, a decade homebound. They write Mona Muir for a card shower and persuade neighbors to send letters and gifts. On Christmas Eve Sara wakes to a flood of cards, friends, and happiness, realizing she may gain lasting connections.
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Peggy
Vivian Clark
Vivian
Sara Werby
Mona Muir
The
Sara
Big City
Bank Street
Christmas Trees Lighted in Alsace Folklore
In Alsace locals recall St. Florentine who decades ago ventured into the woods at Christmas and placed lights on trees, likely candles, a tradition echoing outdoor tree customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsace
St. Florentine
Straw Remembrance Marks Polish Christmas Tables
A tradition in Poland places a straw under the tablecloth at Christmas feasts to remind celebrants of the Christ Child’s poverty. The practice appears in reports on festive customs reflecting humility and shared charity during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Local residents attend gatherings and shop Cameron events
Personal mentions note Dick Slocomb recovering from pneumonia and being seen out with friends. Residents visiting Cameron include W. D. Bigbee of Graham, Mrs. C. H. Slone of Temple, H. V. Harlan of Branchville, Oscar Whippel of Bethlehem, J. S. Cope, and others. The Bell County Singing Convention is set for Nolanville and St. Rita's Circle hosts 42 tables of play with high and low scorers. Brass, radio, and local business visits are listed along with Taylor Frederickburg game attendance and county clerks visiting Cameron.
Marriage of Miss Pauline Tindall and Bert Kennedy at Cameron
Miss Pauline Tindall wed Bert Kennedy of Cameron on a Saturday afternoon at 4 30 at the home of Rev W M Cloyd pastor of First Baptist Church. Kennedy is Sheriff R M Kennedy's son and the couple will reside in Cameron. Mrs Tennie Boykin of Ben Arnold visits Cameron. Parma Radio Service ad notes repair service.
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Pauline Tindall
Bert Kennedy
Cameron
W. M. Cloyd
First Baptist Church
Miss Tindall
Mr. Kennedy
R. M. Kennedy
Hunters Return From South Texas Deer Trip
Bob Terry Gib Terry Johnny Ethridge W T Whatley and Marvin Ethridge came back Friday from a deer hunt in south Texas. Homer Nabours and his brother Willard Nabours of Oklahoma City who were visiting Cameron joined the party and are due home Saturday. They stopped in Carrizo Springs to visit relatives.
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Bob Terry
Gib Terry
Johnny Ethridge
W. T. Whatley
Marvin Ethridge
Texas
Homer Nabours
Willard Nabours
Oklahoma City
Cameron
Carrizo Springs
Judge Thomas Transacts Business in Cameron Thursday
Judge W. E. Thomas of Milano transacted business in Cameron on Thursday. Do your buying now before prices advance. Grant Lumber Company, Mr. and Mrs. Patsy Ward and daughter Norma Jean were Cameron visitors Saturday.
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W. E. Thomas
Milano
Cameron
Grant Lumber Company
Patsy Ward
Norma Jean
Linam Named Rosebud High School Principal
Announcement sets Thomas Linam as principal of Rosebud High School. Linam born and raised in Maysfield, a Yee High School 1984 graduate, and two years on the Ada Henderson School faculty. Fred Graham, Baylor University graduate, to succeed Linam per the school board.
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Thomas Linam
Rosebud High School
Linam
Maysfield
Yee High School
Ada Henderson
Fred Graham
Baylor University
Local Residents Visit in West and Cameron Subscriptions
Mrs. Frank Lesovsky and guest visited in West at the home of her brother. Mrs. Carl Phipps of Buckholts became a new Cameron Herald subscriber for two years. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wokaty visited Miss Julie Wokaty, ill in Temple at King Daughter's Hospital. Miss Wokaty once lived in Milam County. Mrs. Womack Brashear is reported ill at home.
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Frank Lesovsky
W. H. Nabours
West
Mr. Lesovsky
Carl Phipps
Rt. 2
Buckholts
Cameron
The
Herald
Austin Wokaty
Mr. Wokaty
Julie Wokaty
King Daughter's Hospital
Temple
Miss Wokaty
Milam County
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Elizabeth Eastman
Dick Slocomb
Don Slocomb
Philco
Parma Radio Service
W. D. Bigbee of
Graham
C. H. Slone of
H. V. Harlan of
Branchville
Oscar Whippel
Bethlehem
J. S. Cope
WYA
Bind
Joe Ford
Leroy Ward
L. W. Raley
Briary
Bell County
Nolanville
Belton
Highway 36
St. Rita’s Circle
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Florence Michalka
Leo Laake
Edna Richter
Henry Seattle
Frank Davenport
New Salem
Knights of Columbus Hall
Mesdames A. K. Gurecky
Steve Marak, Jr
Arnold Jungman
Doris Nell
Gloria Ann
Yarrellton
Fred Dristel
Rt. 1
L. F. Gohmert
Jeff T. Kemp
Taylor-Fredricksburg
Taylor
John Toupal
Burleson County
Travis Phillips
Washington County
Bruce Jennings
Davilla
Daaa A Nts Kia
SE. Progdon
Herald Office
Cameron Herald
Dusek’s
Whitman
Dusek Pharmacy
Texas Power & Light
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