Christmas Plant Named for Diplomat Poinsett
The poinsettia, tied to diplomat Joel Roberts Poinsett, was first imported from Mexico to South Carolina by Poinsett, then U S ambassador. Botanist Robert Buist later named the plant Euphorbia poinsettia, leading to many varieties and widespread holiday use. Poinsett also served as South Carolina congressman and as secretary of war in Van Buren's cabinet.
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How Santa Claus Came to America from Dutch Traditions
The article traces Santa Claus origins from Dutch Sinter Klaas in New Amsterdam to New York. It notes English suppression, subsequent adoption by various immigrant groups, and the evolution into the modern fat jolly Santa with reindeer from Norwegians and stockings from Italians.
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Myra
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Why St Nicholas Chooses Eight Reindeer
A nostalgic note explains the mythic reason behind Santa Claus driving eight reindeer. It argues the eight-reindeer team enhances pageantry and memorability of the character, while acknowledging St Nicholas as a mythical figure and sleigh with a mythical bag.
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St. Nicholas
Singh
Davis Ethridge Marriage Rites Read In Houston
Miss Vivian Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Sack Davis of Rogers and Johnnie Ethridge of Cameron were united in marriage in a single ring ceremony December 1 at 9 p m at Walker Avenue Baptist Church Houston Rev 4d M Kemp officiated The bride wore aqua with pink and brown accessories Her corsage was pink The couple were attended by Mrs Walter Baker and W M Hughes Mrs Ethridge is a Rosebud high school graduate and has worked in the area
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Sack Davis
Rogers
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Cameron
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Walker Avenue Baptist Church
Houston
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Rosebud High School
Army veteran Ethridge takes dairy store post in Houston
Four years as manager of a Houston dairy store. Ethridge recently discharged after three years in the Army with two years overseas. After a wedding trip to Waynesville Mo. the couple will live at 1501 Gustav in Houston. Temple Telegram notes Tommy Brock honorably discharged after six years in the Army, including 22 months overseas. he is son of Tom Brock of Cameron. Mrs. Chas Smith and Shirley visited Houston with her daughter Mrs. A J Schuhsler over the weekend.
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Cameron
Cold wave forecast for Tuesday night and Wednesday
Noon weather reports warn of colder air moving in with a wintry bite. Tuesday brings rising temperatures and sunshine before clouds return, while a total lunar eclipse could be visible if skies clear. the event reaches Cameron with the Horstmann family visiting relatives for Christmas as Lt. Horstmann ends a 26 month overseas stint.
Card of Thanks for Pfe Edgar Earl Elmore
Family expresses gratitude for kindness at the death of Pfe. Edgar Earl Elmore. They thank doctors nurse Sue Cook neighbors and flower-givers and remember them with gratitude. Byron Neal of Rockdale visited Cameron this week to discuss Regular Army career prospects.
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Edgar Earl Elmore
Sue Cook
G. N. Elmore
Byron Neal
Rockdale
Cameron
Odom Family Thanks Community for Sympathy
The Odom family expresses heartfelt thanks for sympathy and floral offerings after the death of their loved one. Special gratitude is given to the First Christian Church for its kindness as prayers rise for all. семьи members listed include Mrs. G. W. Odom and others.
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