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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1966
Page
24
The piece celebrates Christmas as a universal joy seen through music paintings and drama across cultures. It notes artists draw on diverse traditions to express the spirit of the Prince of Peace and the holiday’s enduring beauty and hope. Merry Christmas.
A Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine subscription was sent to a Bavarian contact. The recipient is described as an official of a German sportsmen’s group, signaling scrutiny of Texas Wildlife management techniques by conservation-minded Bavaria.
A letter from Janet Lloyd asks Santa for a record player a Midge doll and a Barbee suitcase. She also requests any other gifts he thinks she would like.
A printed recipe for Popular2k Stollen outlines ingredients and steps for two loaves with milk sugar yeast flour raisins citron cherries and spices plus baking and frosting directions. The page also includes a child’s letter to Santa requesting a GI Joe a horse and a gun for his brother.
Pines, fir and spruce around a house can be safely decorated with lights. A neighborhood glow is possible with 15 wattage for outdoor lighting. Hang sockets downward to prevent water and snow buildup, and use rubber jacketed cord for connections.
Scotty Elliott writes a letter at nearly five years old asking Santa for a snow cone machine an Army outfit road grader one car racer and track a bazooka set plus candy and fruit. He mentions his two sisters Aprile and Leslie and signs love Scotty promising to write again.
The piece lists foliage plants and popular shrubs suitable for holiday use. It mentions Magnolia pine hemlock Chinese fir cryptomeria pittosporium aucuba gold dust and shrubs like Carolberry Snowberry varieties of roses Viburnums Fuonymus American holly plus Yaupon deciduous Chinese and English holly. Suggests bringing branches inside or decorating shrubs outdoors with lights.
Cleaning up after opening Christmas presents can be a chore. Gather two large shopping bags a sturdy cardboard box and a bin for scraps ribbons and wrap. Use the box for keeps and a carton for throwaway boxes to stay organized.
The first Christmas gifts were gold frankincense and myrrh carried by the Wise Men to Bethlehem. Their offerings, offered in adoration, were prized resins used in medicines and perfumes, yet the spirit of giving mattered most then as now.
Gustine 4 H club elected officers at its regular high school meeting. Ker win Stephens will serve as president and Gay land Stephens as vice president. Steve Rowell is secretary treasurer, David Luker and Debbie Hurst recreation, Paul Langley reporter, and Arlene Adams council delegate. Present were numerous members and leaders.
The article traces Christmas food history from goose and beef pies to swans venison and boars head in medieval banquets. It notes boars head in Yule celebrations, rosemary garlands, and late 17th century puddings evolving from plum porridge with meat broth raisins and wine.
The public hunt at Black Gap Wildlife Management Area opened in bad weather with 43 mule deer and 10 javelina bagged in two days. One hundred four of 125 permit holders reported for the opener. Deer described as in good condition. Cooler weather expected to improve conditions as the hunt runs through December 11.
A child named Julia Lloyd writes a Christmas wish requesting gifts for her and her sister. She asks for a Midge doll a record player a large Barbee suitcase and a surprise.
A native Christian description of Advent explains the heart turns to Christ during the season and Jesus ends the world’s heavy Christmas focus. The piece notes advent Sundays highlight coming faith, while churches use devices like a cardboard window toy to reveal the Advent weeks.
The article traces the Christmas seal’s origins to Denmark with P Einar Holboell promoting the first stamps. It notes early sales around 1903 in Copenhagen and the later UK movement propelled by Emily Bissell of Delaware. The design featured a half wreath and a central cross with “M erm as” and raised funds for tuberculosis hospital treatment.
The Christmas season brings joyful surprises from the greenhouse as a continuing source for gifts. Choose a plant for someone hard to shop for and note Cufts from your greenhouse are gratefully received.
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