The Hermit Gobbler of Beaver Creek Range
Frederick Gipson recounts pursuing the famed hermit gobbler Two-Beard on Beaver Creek range. After four years of eluding hunters and a failed Thanksgiving hunt, Gipson uses foxhounds to corner the bird, finally capturing him in a mesquite thicket and planning a Christmas dinner.
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Christmas in Hollywood Among HOLLYWOOD
Hollywood today revels in Christmas with Santa Claus visiting Hollywood Boulevard renamed Santa Claus Lane from December 10 to January 1. Stars shop personally, organize gifts, and coordinate cards, with Una Merkel and Joan Crawford among notable shoppers. Harold Lloyd commissions the town’s largest tree at 30 feet.
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Una Merkel
Hollywood Christmas Parties At Home For The Stars
The article surveys holiday generosity among film folk like Wallace Beery Bing Crosby and Joan Crawford. It notes dolls gifts from Europe to Beery, Darryle Zanucks lights, Jolson nursery, and Marion Davies studio charity events. It emphasizes family and fireside celebrations over public appearances.
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Carol Ann Beery
Wally
Europe
Darryle Zanucks
Santa Claus
al Jolson
Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Bob Burns
James Gleasons
Joan Crawford
Marion Davies
Ralph Forbes
Heather Angel
Santa's visit returns in idealized Christmas cards
The article notes Santa Claus and his reindeer reclaim prominence on 1936 ecards with embossed Santas, sleighs, and sepia prints. Reindeer, sleigh motifs, rural farm scenes, holly sprays, poinsettias, bells, and candles are highlighted as fresh yet traditional card themes for the season.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Old-Fashioned Christmas Card Motifs Return
The good old-fashioned Christmas motifs are smartly new again this year. A season or so ago you were likely to find in your December 25 cards just about anything in the way of unusual motifs from a polar bear to a puffing.
Verse Quote From John 6 37
A biblical verse from John chapter six notes that all who come to Jesus will not be cast out, affirming universal welcome to the faith. The line emphasizes salvation and acceptance for those seeking Christ without exclusion.
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