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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1969
Page
2
The article notes various animals in Christmas lore beyond Santa and his reindeer, highlighting Dacher Dancer Prancer and Colvary as latecomers and stressing wildlife traditions woven into holiday narratives across churches and families.
As Christmas nears, Southwestern Bell anticipates a one day rush on calls and will add circuits and operators on Christmas Day to reduce delays. Intrastate and interstate rate rules shift to holiday timing, with special pricing from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day. The piece also surveys Christmas legends and animals across cultures, noting symbolic roles of cattle, camels, sheep, and other creatures in Bethlehem and festive lore.
Miss Peggy Lou ONeill wed Mr Carl O Brown Jr at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Dallas officiated by Rev Thomas J Shipp. Bride, daughter of Joe and ONeill of DeSoto, is a North Texas State graduate. Groom, son of Carl O Brown Sr of Commerce, is Hastings Texas State University alum and Kappa Alpha member. The couple will reside in Irving after a New Orleans honeymoon.
The human body weighing 160 pounds is about 100 pounds water, 29 pounds protein, 25 pounds fat, 5 pounds minerals, 1 pound carbohydrate, and a quarter ounce of vitamins.
The George Bowman family will spend Christmas in Colorado visiting the Robert Manns and ski the Colorado mountains. Don Humbles travel en route to Red River New Mexico for Christmas skiing. E J Burkes leave for Chapel Hill NC to visit their son and daughter in law. Mrs K K Robbins visits Baton Rouge LA for the holidays. Suest Hendersons attend college in Bangkok and will be in Greeley Colorado during break.
Airman First Class Glenn Whitehead stationed in Turkey sends a heartfelt Christmas letter to his mother via The Herald dated 11 Dec 69. The note expresses homesickness and love, promising a basket of thoughts, bouquet of love, memories, laughter and smiles, and a year full of happiness. He signs with loving affection.
The Cameron Dephian Club met at Mrs Avin Dusek's home on Tuesday December 18 to celebrate its annual Christmas program. Mrs Carroll Green led carols with pianist Mrs E J Burkes, who also played Star of the Fest. Helen Sapp and Don Eplen read the Christmas story from the Bible. The projects committee reported bake sale proceeds funded 80 decorative paper aprons and bibs for a local nursing home. Refreshments were served to 18 members and one guest, Evangeline Jones.
Patr icia Stroup and Jane Burns plan holiday visits at Columbia College in Missouri. The Fred Blakes anticipate Christmas in their East Ninth Street home while Harry Shanks celebrates in a new Houston house. Mildred Thornton visits Alabama. R G Tumlin family moves to 106 West 12th. Ed Mayres head to Columbus Georgia for holidays. J P Krenek visits Belton. Bill Townzend Cherlyn and Bobie Roberts with Sherri and Robbie Lee also travel for the season.
Texas Safety Association estimates for 1969 predict over 250000 killed or injured on state streets and highways. The preliminary crash records through December 12 forecast crash costs to Texans at least 200 million dollars, exceeding earlier estimates by over 100 million.
Funeral services for Pfc Albert L. Bell, 23, were held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Progressive Baptist Church. Dorsey Keatts Funeral Home arranged the services for the Vietnam fallen serviceman.
Mrs Becky Chandler credits a $1 ad in The Herald classifieds for a productive morning as customers flocked to her garage sale. The notice helped her clear out items before Christmas and assisted readers in finding sought after bargains.
Simple four ingredient Banana Walnut Specials cookies use plain cookie mix a mashed banana allspice and Diamond Walnuts in a quick bake. Fold in the walnuts bake 12 to 15 minutes at 375 F for a kid friendly activity and possible impromptu party.
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