Things Rare and Unusual from Stephenville Empire Tribune
Homer Stephen shares recollections from Stephenville area churches and locals. He recalls Valley Grove Baptist Church on Hico Highway and pastor Bob Jones, notes on Erath County history, and praise for nearby communities and newspapers including the Comanche Chief, Hico News Review, and Meridian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenville
Homer Stephen
Tennie
Valley Grove Baptist Church
Hico Hwy
Bob Jones
Erath County
Clifford McElroy
Hico Hospital
Marvin Toler
Mrs. Toler
J. C. Wilkerson Sr
Courthouse Christmas Dinner Brought 73 Employees Together
Courthouse employees and families gathered Thursday night for a Christmas dinner in the courthouse halls. Judge D F Caraway led the event with a ceremony and introductions. A committee of Azalea Ellis Marilyn Elrod Betty Conway Ann Stratton and Judge Caraway organized the celebration in the County Courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Caraway
J. C. Wilkerson
Nancy Cottrell
Arreve Lee
Judge Caraway
Ati
Azalea Ellis
Marilyn Elrod
Betty Conway
Ann Stratton
Card of Thanks for Kennedy Moore Family
The Kennedy Moore family expresses thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for their kindness and floral offerings during their sorrow. They thank Rev sham the Laker quartet pallbearers and Mr and Mrs Porter Franks for help and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy Moore
Sham
Laker
Porter Franks
Jean Moore
Buck Deal
Sharon Gaye Moore
Origin of Christmas Crèche Emerges From Medieval Roots
The article traces the nativity scene origin to early Christian art and a fifth century Roman catacomb frieze. It notes medieval miracle plays expanding the Bible tale and Francis of Assisi’s 1224 plea to Pope for a manger scene in Grecio, Italy to restore religious observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mary
Francis of
Assisi
Greccio
Italy
Rockport Mayor Thanks Comanche for Hurricane Aid
The Rockport mayor expresses gratitude to Comanche residents for aid after Hurricane Beulah and the tornado. Women around Priddy made quilts for victims while Comanche merchants donated materials. quilts will be distributed via the Salvation Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
Rockpot
Priddy
Comanche
Salvation Amy Committee
Traditions of Christmas program at local school
AHC presents Traditions of Christmas an all student assembly. Cheryl Horton presided Linda Carleton led the pledge Jerry Ellis gave the invocation Marilyn Boykin introduced Minister R G Parkinson Pearl Street Church of Christ who spoke on religious heritage Band directed by David Venable performed The Christmas Story Dear Santa letters from children Ro bert Christy McGinnis request toys clothes candy and milk for Christmas with requests for Baby Sn Mee and Mr Peanut Butter Maker among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Horton
AHC
Linda Carleton
Jerry Ellis
Marilyn Boykin
R. G. Parkinson
Pearl Street Church of Christ
Santa
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Carol Carney
Dyan Cantrell
Carol Payne
Lou Barret
Sharon Beaty
Jackie Barret
Janda Bloyd
Vicki Livingston
Gay Waggoner
Kent Wiles
Steve Kerby
Greg Easley
Gail Conway
Gaylian Smith
Pat Schul
Danny Chapman
Charlie Still
Mr. Still
Santa Claus
Gustine School
Forristmas
Laura Lynn Northcourt
Alaska
Soldier Boys
Toni Hingerford
Edmondson
Oree Edmondson
St. Side Square
Joseph
Christ
Dillin’s
Ladies of the Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Dillin’s Children Home
American Heritage Club
Robert
A Medina
David Venable
Happy
Mary Kimble
Vivian
DE Leon, Texas
Lucille
Joy
Fe We Callagd Company
Comanche, Texas
Choice Baking Company
Southwest
Pacific Coast
South
Austin
Don McCraw
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