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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1959
Page
3
The article discusses apples as a staple across the United States and notes apples originated in South Asia near the Caspian and Black Seas. It explains grafting as a method to propagate desirable varieties and likens a fine apple tree to the oil of the plant world.
The article notes that Christmas was once forbidden in the Massachusetts Bay Colony with a five shilling penalty for labor feasting or festival. It cites a 1686 service led by Andros in Boston as the first known observance and says Massachusetts passed laws in 1856 recognizing Christ's observance.
Gleaton Durham John Geaton Mary Ann Durham Judy Allen Marlin Johnson Nancy Davis Janie Woods Ronald Fisher were named top senior personalities by the student body last week. Runners up included Judy Allen Gary Swearengin Gail Anthony Danny Sanford with Sophomore and Freshman favorites also listed along with two Santa letters from Comanche girls.
A jumble of personal notes mentions Senta a blue eyed cat companion wishes and a Santa Claus business refrain. Dickie D signals informal greetings while other fragments reference musicians Janice Isham and sermon topics by Dr Bax around New Year.
The WSCS held its annual Christmas program December 14 at the First Methodist Church. The event opened with There Is A Song In The Air and included prayers, pan tomine acts, and carols led by Mrs. Vasco Lee and Mrs. Reid Thomas with piano by Mrs. John Barton. A Christ mas story was read, gifts for shut ins were given, and an offering for needy families was collected. Decorations featured a christ mas tree and a Madonna. Refreshments were served to 24 attendees. Home for Holidays Lou Ellen and Betty Grace Durham are home from Baylor University for the holidays.
A record high of 120 degrees was logged in Seymour Texas on August 12 1926 marking the state’s all time hottest day. The extreme heat challenged residents as temperatures peaked across the region.
Practical guide to selecting and preparing a turkey for a holiday feast. Describes market classes by age and weight, traits of a top quality bird, and step by step prep tips. Includes wingtip removal, tendon trimming, stuffing with skewers, and letting the meat rest before carving.
A child writes to Santa with polite greetings and requests. Gay York asks for a doll with real hair a buggy a drum two sticks a fiddle and a toy monkey. She notes she has been good and asks Santa to bring something for everyone.
The 1960 Social Security tax will be six percent for wage earners with three percent paid by employers and three percent by employees. The self employment tax is set at four and a half percent.
Comanche Junior High girls defeated Dublin Junior High girls 18 to 10 on Monday night. Dublin Junior High boys beat the Comanche boys 21 to 4 in the same evening.
Texas experienced an extreme cold event with a low of 23 degrees below zero at Tulea J on February 12 1899. The historic reading marks one of the state’s coldest temperatures on record and highlights the severe winter conditions impacting residents and infrastructure.
A five year old writes to Santa asking for a red wagon a TV chair and pliers and sidecutters. He asks Santa to remember other children and his aunt and uncle in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He signs as Randle Joe Evans Rt 1 Comanche.
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