Ad Hall High Girls and Boys Open Basketball Season
Students drew names Thursday for Christmas presents. The Christmas program is set for December 20. The school closes for holidays the next day. Arnold Orsay is absent due to his brother's bout with diphtheria. The basketball court is finished and Ad Hall teams played Yarrellton and Vai Verde in their first game Friday night.
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AD Hall School
Arnold Orsay
Ad Hall
Yarrellton
Vai Verde
Sixth and Seventh Grade Christmas Gift Draws Mentioned
Milam County health nurse visited Ad Hall school in December to examine several pupils and record defects. The nurse, with Miss Turner, Cameron graduate, accompanied the group as they checked pupils. Everyone expressed gratitude for the work done. LeRoy Orsay returns after two weeks absent. Third to fifth grades wrote letters to Old Santa about their wishes.
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Milam County
Ad Hall
Miss Turner
Cameron
LeRoy Orsay
Old Santa
Classroom Bulletin Notes on Christmas Decor and Projects
The Drawing Classes decorated the room with Christmas bells and Santa borders. The Fifth Grade progresses in the Christmas program with every child taking part. Fifth graders study the Quarrel Between the Colonies in history and finish a Flowers and Birds of Texas book with strong student engagement.
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Texas
Mrs Bowman Hosts Christmas Contract Bridge Party
Mrs J M Bowman entertained the Friday Bridge club and guests last week. Mrs Albert Collins won high score for club members and Mrs Alvin Nolte won high for guests. A salad plate with hot coffee was served.
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J. M. Bowman
Sveral
Albert Collins
Alvin Nolte
Burlington H D Club Elects New President at Year End
The Burlington H D Club met December 16 with 14 members, postponing from December 11 due to rain. Mrs. Chester Rogers was elected to succeed Mrs. Leo ONeill as president, while former president Mrs. ONeill was praised for her efforts.
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Burlington H. D. Club
James Busker
Leo O'Neill
Chester Rogers
O'Neill
Elwood Schwarzing
Frank Rogers
Leely
Tabby Brings Kittens Home in Christmas Manger Tale
A Christmas Eve family scene ends with a tabby cat seeking warmth at the door. The father welcomes the cat and feeds it as the children sleep nearby. Christmas morning reveals tabby kittens born in the manger scene, delighting the family.
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Santa Claus
Father
Tabby
Mother
Christmas Present Becomes a Daughter in WNU Narrative
Mrs Burke, moved by family sacrifice, sees her Christmas gift as a daughter. A son’s farewell at church frames a poignant tale of loss and love as Dorothy’s family invites her to join as another mother.
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RS. Burke
Dorothy's
Dorothy
Mrs. Burke
Toy preferences survey shows building blocks top for young children
A comprehensive survey finds building blocks are the favorite toy for children up to seven, with drawing and painting materials also high ranked. Dolls and housekeeping items appeal to older girls, while sand and clay modeling stay popular. mechanical toys fade quickly. Adults prefer mechanical toys over children.
Yuletide Carving Terms From Old English Table Talk
A London Tit-Bits Magazine note explains carving terms used for holiday dishes. It lists terms like Allay a pheasant and Tame a scrab, tracing their medieval origins and the shift in dish popularity from peacocks to turkeys.
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Turkey
London
Folklore on Glastonbury Horn and Christmas Blossoms
Tradition links the Glastonbury Cathedral horn to Joseph of Arimathea and the crown of thorns. Blooms at Christmas and possessing a piece are said to insure good fortune through the year.
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Glastonbury Cathedral
Joseph of
Arimathea
Christ
Leisure Club honors Christmas at Mrs Ma rak's home
The 42 Leisure Club met at Mrs Steve Marak Jr on Wednesday December 11. The house wore a Christmas theme. Forty two was played with high won by Mrs Leo Hollas and low by Mrs J J Parma who received vases. One new member was admitted. Hostess assisted by Mrs Lincoln Mondrik served refreshments.
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Steve Marak, Jr
Leo Hollas
J. J. Parma
Lincoln Mondrik
Birth of Charles Raeford Little in Norman Valley
A baby boy named Charles Raeford Little was born Monday December 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Holder of Norman Valley. Grandparents are G. C. Helder of Lexington and J. R. Hunt of Norman Valley. Aunt Lillie Belle Hunt shares the delight of the new arrival.
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Cleveland Holder
Norman Valley
Charles Raeford
Raeford
G. C. Helder
Lexington
J. R. Hunt
Lillie Belle Hunt
Probate Court places will of Sallie Phillips under probate
Will of Mrs. Sallie Phillips deceased admitted to probate. W H Stafford named independent executor without bond. William Henderson, W O Newton and John B Henderson named appraisers. Mrs Steve Mondrik Jr and Mr and Mrs Lincoln Mondrik and Miss Judith Hrozek shopped in Waco Tuesday.
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Sallie Phillips
W. H. Stafford
Wm. Henderson
W. O. Newton
John B. Henderson
Steve Mondrik, Jr
Lincoln Mondrik
Judith Hrozek
Waco
Ramsey's Austin Nursery Planting Ad
Plant fruit trees now during the winter growing season for beauty value and satisfaction. Plant evergreens flowering shrubs roses bulbs shade trees of all kinds for beauty and comfort. Write for catalogue listing varieties and prices. Ramsey's Austin Nursery.
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Wote
Ramsey’s
Austin Nursery
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Sant Comes
Ad Hall School News
Mrs. Bowman
Burlington
H. D. Club
Ture
Jeter Lumber Company
Alice B. Palmer
Western Newspaper Union
Helen Gaisford
Carver
Welcome Little
Probate
Spo
San Antonin
Bajey
Garace Ie
E. O. Schiller
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