Christmas Card Artist Wins Devoted Following
Huldah Jesse, known by her single signature Huldah, is a leading but little known Christmas card artist. Based in New York, she paints five days a week, drawing fame from Hallmark cards and other media while collecting 50s era hats and accessories for inspiration. Her figures, often young girls and ballet dancers, have attracted celebrities and top-sellers alike.
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Huldah Jesse
Jeffe
Texas
Huldah
Hallmark Cards
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Jennifer Jones
Jack Spenny
Gladys Swarthout
New York
Dallas
Tex
Preston FFA Holds New Member Induction Assembly
On Wednesday December 1 the Preston School auditorium hosted a formal FFA assembly supervised by Mr Fishpaw. Fifteen new members joined the Preston chapter with greenhands earning bronze pins and chapter farmers silver. Officers present were President Stuart Coulbourne Vice President Jack Sanders Secretary Irving Gadow Treasurer Eugene Plutschak Sentinel Harlan Davis and Reporter John McNeal. Following a Student Council recommendation grades 4 through 12 will contribute manpower to the Preston fire department.
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FFA
Fishpaw
Preston School
Preston
Stuart Coulbourne
Jack Sanders
Irving Gadow
Eugene Plutschak
Sentinel
Harlan Davis
John McNeal
Class Gift Funds Raise Energy Ahead of Holidays
Students discussed typical Christmas class gift budgets and fundraising ideas. Teachers noted budgeting constraints and encouraged creative contributions. The discussion focused on shared morale and community spirit during the holiday season.
Maryland Students Council to Host December Executive Meet
The Maryland Association of Student Councils held an executive meeting at the Park-Sheraton Hotel in Washington on December 9 and 10 attended by regional presidents and sponsors. Upper Shore representatives were Richard Preston and William Evey. A public performance of A Child Is Born by Stephen Vincent Benet is planned for December 20 at the Senior High School with named cast and crew. The school store and events add to holiday spirit with the Saturnal ia Christmas Dance on December 22 and a Sadie Hawkins Dance for eighth graders on Friday at eight. Basketball reports show the Senior Varsity two wins and the Junior Varsity one.
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Maryland Association of Student Councils
Park-Sheraton Hotel
Washington
Upper Shore
Richard Preston
William Evey
Preston School
Stephen Vincent Benet
Mary and
Joseph
Anne Plummer
Donald Cox
Charlotte Cannon
Alice Sinclair
Shirley Cowgill
Joseph of
Nazareth
Eugene Plutschak
Dismas
Thief
Jack Payne
Three Kings
Irving Gadow
Tommy Coughenour
Richard Christopher
Preston
Firefly in Paraguay Echoes as Railway Beetle
In Paraguay a firefly known as the railway beetle flashes a red beacon at the tail and a green glow along its sides, a striking bioluminescent pattern observed in the region.
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Paraguay
Local social notes from Hobbs and surrounding area
Mrs L H Thomas correspondent lists cordial visits and gatherings across Denton Harrington Federalsburg Greensboro Easton Ridgers Dover and Centreville. Families including Sewell Stafford Dandy Houserl Satterfield and Wessell share Sunday meals and weekend visits while a Sewing Circle Christmas dinner was held in Eden Hall.
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W. G. Holbrook
Denton
Lydia Dandy
J. H. Dandy
J. A. Willoughby
L. Hopkins Thomas
Tommy Lee
Easton
L. H. Thomas
Nelson Henry
Roland Towers
Tommy
Danny
T. H. Towers
Federalsburg
Frank Wright
Elmer Butler
Ann
Greensboro
Ida Snowberger
Michigan
Sewing Circle
Eden Hall
Henderson Dinner Honors Mrs Montague Birthday
Mr and Mrs T A Montague hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of Mrs Montague s birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wm A Palmer and sons Donnie and Ricky of near Dover Mr and Mrs George A Montague of Wilmington Manor Gardens New Castle and Mr and Mrs G M Bachman and son Mike of Gordy Estates Newport Del Also Mr and Mrs Everett Clayville of Baltimore visited nearby on Saturday Mrs Mary S Pippin spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Pippin and family near Goldsboro Mr and Mrs Herman Kuseman were noted attendees
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T. A. Montague
Mary S. Pippin
John Pippin
Goldsboro
Herman Kuseman
Social Security Quiz Explains Retirement Coverage Rules
The guide explains how long farm operators must be covered by Social Security to qualify for retirement benefits. Eligibility depends on birth date with older cohorts needing two tax years after 1954, while younger operators require more years of coverage. for example, reaching age 65 in 1959 requires at least four years of coverage.
District of Columbia Named for Columbus in Honorary Title
A historical note records that the District of Columbia was named in honor of Columbus, reflecting the era’s naming traditions. The claim ties the national capital’s name to the explorer, highlighting the period’s geographic homage.
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District of Columbia
Columbus
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Preston School Bulletin
Preston Firemen
Oiecn
MTR
CES
R. J. Thompson
Sinclair
Mi. W
Ridgely
Hobbs
Charles Sewell
Larry
Janice
Queen Anne
Paul Stafford
Linda
Reese
Clara Stafford
Frank Willoughby
Jas. C. Hardesty
Carlton
Harrington
Patty Porter
Ridgers
Carroll Houseal
Dover
Alex Houserl
John Raughley
Walter Wessell
Henry Satterfield
Centreville
Walter Heverin
Donna
Milton Bischoff and Son
Dundalk, Md
Lewis E. Shelton
Bonnie
Sadlersville
Dora B. Melvin
Henderson
S. Catherine Melvin
Elgin
Hamilton
Bulova
Wyler
Buxton
Shaeffer
Speidel, Gemex
J. B
Community and Rogers Silver
Wallace Sterling and
Holloware
Ronson and Evans
Schick, Sunbeam, Ronson and Remington
Razors
Fostoria
Gustav
Starfire
Oldsmobile
Laurel
Virginia Lee Gardens
Joyce and Thomas Ober
Caroline Home & Auto Supply
Paul W. Johnson and
E. Aldridge Pepper
4Th & Market Sts
Denton, MD
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