Yuletide Reflections and Holiday Hopes in 1963 Letter
A reader frets about the era of politics and generosity, noting a Georgia congressional candidate’s promises and voters who watch a chimney stocking for gifts. Local chatter includes plans for 1964, old age pensions, and a light jab at campaign rhetoric as year ends. A dining-room scene follows with a waiter splashing drinks and patrons joining the comic escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everbody
Zeke Grubb
Zeke
M UN
Santa Claus
Georgia
Bug Hookum
Bug
There’s More to Christmas Than Santa Claus
Reverend David Crawford urges reflections on peace and goodwill during Christmas, linking 1963 national tragedies to the Christmas message. He argues Bethlehem’s light offers universal hope, urging communal dialogue and overcoming sectarian and racial barriers through Jesus Christ.
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Santa Claus
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Birmingham
Dallas
Bethlehem
Two-Vehicle Crash on China Hat Road Near Soda Springs
On December 13 a collision between a 1958 GMC dump truck driven by Marion B Hawker and a 1963 Mack tractor driven by Stephen Hawker caused $500 damage to the Mack. The incident occurred eight miles north of Soda Springs as the men were working together. Deputy Sheriff Jack Porter investigated.
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Marion B. Hawker
Soda Springs
Mr. Hawker
Stephen Ly
Hawker
China Hat Road
Jack Porter
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Caribou County
SUN
Idaho
Vv. E. Lansberry and
J. Lansberry Publishers
County of
Caribou
City of
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Cal
Dear Mister
Clem Webster
Conda Store
Frank and
Lillian Bolton
Conda, Idaho
David Crawford
Presbyterian Church
Ates
Walton’s
Monsanto Chemical Company
Soda Springs, Idaho
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