The Christmas Tree Legend of St Boniface and Its Meaning
The article recounts St Boniface transforming the Thor worship by singling out a fir tree as a symbol of Christianity. It describes the tree as a sign of love and good deeds with a heavenly tip, used in chieftain halls and homes to honor Jesus birth and teach childlike faith. In America families light community trees and sing carols symbolizing Christ's spirit.
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St. Boniface
Thor
America
Brotherhood of Men
Lieut Stanley Swift Guest at Rotary Club
Lieut Stanley H Swift United States Navy was a special guest at the Rotary Club luncheon Wednesday. He recently attended Harved University naval school and will report to the Naval base in Miami Florida Tuesday for possible fleet assignment. Mrs Richard Hester led the program with readings praised by members and guests. Chas Hicks, President, introduced the speakers.
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Lieut
Stanley Swift
Rotary Club
Stanley H. Swift
United States Navy
Lieut. Swift
Harved University
Richard Hester
Chas. Hicks
Swift
Naval
Miami
Florida
Timber land for sale near Elevation by Henry LaGrone area
For sale .20 acres of timber land joining Henry LaGrone two miles north of Elevation. Price is $100. Contact KE Hendrick in Rogers, phone 37.
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Henry LaGrone
KE. A. Hendrick
Rogers
Golden profit promised to poultry raisers in 1943
Egg prices highest since 1926 and poultry meat at a peak, with large quotas and 200 million broilers promised to Uncle Sam. Favorable egg and broiler feed rations set a golden profit year for poultry raisers in 1943 as Ideal Hatchery & Poultry Farm of Cameron announces its new catalog.
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Ideal Hatchery & Poultry Farm
Cameron
Wanted Lease on Pasture Land of 100 to 150 Acres
Classified item seeking a pasture lease of about 100 to 150 acres. Listing contacts R. G. Grabein and Mrs. Hugo Boedeker Cameron Route 1 for rental terms.
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R. G. Grabein
Hugo Boedeker
Cameron, Rt. 1
Cavalry Traditions Endure Through War Bond Appeal
The article notes the enduring role of cavalry in American history and urges support for War Bond purchases. It highlights the need for sturdy saddles and equipment, the high cost of cavalry gear, and invites readers to join the Payroll Savings Plan by saving ten percent of income into War Bonds.
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U.S. Treasury Department
Fireworks Ban in Cameron City Fire Limits
City Marshal Gene Smith issues annual warning prohibiting fireworks within Cameron fire limits. Warning comes amid wartime conditions as merchants report stock shortages but some stores hold goods. Fire hazards rise and nuisance to merchants increases with unlawful displays.
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Gene Smith
Cameron
Lieut Stanley Swift Arrives in Cameron
States Navy officer Lieut Stanley Swift arrived in Cameron on Friday and was greeted by friends in the downtown area. He owns Cameron’s two theatres and is known as the city’s top host. Swift has been at a naval training school in Cambridge Mass and said he has a seven day furlough before likely active duty.
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Stanley H. Swift
United States Navy
Cameron
Mr. Swift
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Swift
Navy
Christmas Pageant at First Presbyterian Church
A Christmas pageant directed by Mrs. Mary Green will be staged in the auditorium of the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday night December 20 at 7 30 p m The public is invited to attend.
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First Presbyterian Church
Mary Green
Ration Board Executive Secretary Attends Houston Meeting
S. L. Gregory, executive secretary of the Milam county Ration Board, spent Tuesday in Houston for a regional gathering.
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S. L. Gregory
Ration Board
Milam County
Houston
Judge Kemp Honored by Odd Fellows Here
Judge Jeff T. Kemp a 45 year Odd Fellows member was surprise guest of honor at a lodge testimonial. He received the 45 year pin medal as friends congratulated him Friday morning after the event. The party followed by a cake marked 45 baked by Mrs. J. M. McLain.
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Jeff T. Kemp
Odd Fellows Lodge
Judge Kemp
Dodge
Rebekah Lodge
J. M. McLain
Richmond visitor Mrs Sanders stays with Mr and Mrs Gunn
Mrs. W. L. Sanders of Richmond visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gunn. She is identified as a sister of Mrs. Gunn.
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W. L. Sanders
Richmond
Ed Gunn
Gunn
Rebekah Lodge meets Tuesday night under Tate
The Rebekah Lodge held its Tuesday night meeting at 8 o'clock with Mrs. H. N. Tate presiding. Miss Lucille Butts, employed in Austin, was a weekend guest of her mother, Mrs. Emma Butts.
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Rebekah Lodge
H. N. Tate
Lucille Butts
Austin
Emma Butts
Katherine Terry Marries in Abilene
Miss Katherine Terry wed late Saturday in Abilene. She left Cameron for her fiancé, unnamed in the Herald, who serves in the armed forces. They plan a honeymoon to an eastern city, then return to Abilene.
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Katherine Terry
Abilene
Cameron
The
Herald
Armed Services
Miss Terry
Miss Terry Leaves Lalla Meyers Beauty Shop
Miss Terry has been with the Lalla Meyers Beauty Shop here for several years, marking the end of a long tenure with the local hair styling establishment.
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Miss Terry
Lalla Meyers Beauty Shop
Visitors from Rogers Thorndale Cameron in Cameron
J W Bigham of Rogers visited Cameron on Monday while Ed Perry of Thorndale conducted business there. EK G Stiles of Thorndale was in Cameron on Wednesday. The best for you is our wish.
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J. W. Bigham
Rogers
Cameron
Ed Perry
Thorndale
EK. G. Stiles of
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