Annunciation carving and world art cards described
The text notes a Bali carving by Wojan S. Jonathan titled the Annunciation, carved on native Philippine mahogany with lacquer finish while he studies in the Philippines. It also mentions a Persian setting lithograph by Behzad, a Congo oil by Marcel Day titled Awake, and a Christmas card reproduction selected by the Committee on World Literature.
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Bali
Wojan S. Jonathan
Jonathan
Phillippines
Philippines
Ogany
Dha Behzad
Iran
Behzad
Bert
Congo
Marcel Day
Committee On World Liter
Exuberance and Joy Bells Featured in 1967 Christmas Card Entries
Captions acy and Christian describe three of the entries in the 1967 Christmas card competition. Proceeds from card sales fund global literacy training programs. Joy Bells is a painting by Leon Fragioso of Mexico, highlighting festive color and spirit.
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Leon Fragioso
Mexico
Comanche FFA Chapter At'sn Cross Timbers Banquet Held
The Cross Timbers District FFA Banquet in Stephenville on Monday December 5 recognized the Comanche FFA Chapter. Rusty Carnes earned the State Farmers Degree while the chapter received the Gold Emblem for district and Area IV excellence. Jenny Jouette competed for District Sweetheart. the String-Alongs performed in the Talent Show and Ken Cattles and Mike Roberts served as voting delegates.
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Cross Timbers
Stephenville
Comanche
Rusty Carnes
Buddy Lane
Archie Boyd
T. J. Davidson
Comanche Ffa
Jenny Jouette
FFA
Douglas Reid
Jerry Harbour
Richard Burks
Billy McDonald
Ken Cattles
Mike Roberts
CHS Warrior
Choir Bids Adieu as District Choir Chooses Regional Members
November 1 event united Brownwood students under director David Venable to select regional choir members. Seven attendees competed with La Jones earning a regional spot while Debbi Chisolm Lee and others upheld the district choir’s high standards.
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Debbie Chisolm
Pa Lee
Sajjj Man
Anella Jones
Quinn Mason
John Mark Cawley
Holly symbols in ancient Roman Saturnalia and Christmas
The text describes holly and mistletoe symbolism in ancient Rome during Saturnalia and in Christmas traditions. Holly with red berries is linked to Christ's blood and the crown of thorns, while mistletoe represents peace and goodwill.
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Christ
Old Fashioned Spirit Lost
An editorial questions whether Christmas has changed from a homey family holiday to a modern commercial event. It notes central heating, recorded music, and advertised toys shaping children’s wishes, suggesting the loss of a traditional, cozy spirit. The piece reflects on nostalgia from CHS WARRIOR.
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Santa
Cathy
Bill
Tiny
Cindy
Batman
Chs Warrior
The Cherry Tree in Christmas Lore
The cherry tree is linked to Christmas traditions in a well known tale. The narrative describes the cherry tree bending its boughs so the Virgin Mary could reach its fruit, illustrating a symbolic Christmas association.
Old Carols Date Back Centuries and Origins
The First Noel is traced to medieval shepherd songs while God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen dates to the 16th century and Joy To The World appeared in 1719, highlighting the long history of familiar Christmas carols.
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Finland
Crstha
Beaty's Trim Shop
Alton Beaty
Aaa
Me’s
MR. and
Mrs
Ray McDonald
Cross Timbers District
David Venabi Yering Choi
Holly
East Side Square
Evridge Building
Chief Dry Cleaners
Charles Carter
Ben Wilhelm
Winge
Comanche Wholesale
Roy
Roy Brannan
Albert Brannan
el NE
Christin
Dacw.inc
Golden Arrow
Clarence Schwartz Lai
Speed Laundry
AAD City Launderett
North Side Lamp
de Leon
RTD
CS Ded
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