December's ancient and modern calendar shifts described
A scrambled page recounts December’s origins in the Roman calendar with emperors Numa and Caesar adding days, the solstice on December 22, and notes a 31 day length. It mentions Christmas naming, and a December seventh event tied to a historical attack, then shifts to a band picnic report and school notices with student chatter and jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cipimiine
Enclear Ryman Eimpat
Valle
Ameene
Eneland
Caesex
Peer
Harper
The Trouble With Women Second Editions
A fragment from a period piece humor piece disparaging women as inconsistent in preferences and actions. It riffs on investments and domestic gadgets, noting thermostat woes and the tendency to hoard cash for impulse buys, ending with garbled phraseology about charging and provisioning.
In the Grove ae Bante Angeihard and More Christmas Day Notes
A fragment chaotic collage describes sports gossip and social trivia from a school community. Names like Helen and Bobby appear amid mixed phrases about dances, questions, and a near-plaintext window of magazine style chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Bante Angeihard
Keays
Taymmd
Stinderfear
Local social notes from Bernardo and nearby towns
Community members share weekly visits and gatherings from Bernardo to Brenham and Columbus. Families including Drescher Nelson Neuendroff and Henneke groups are noted with dinners, show outings, and farewells as residents engage in local social life and defense work changes.
Jokes and gags from a quirky late night miscellany
A mash of jokes, quips, and comic vignettes feature a New York detective agency that markets itself as a missing husbands finder, a Naples exchange about see Naples and die, witty replies at a court scene, and a string of light hearted anecdotes. The piece centers on humorous one liners and brief skits with punchy punchlines.
Robber Barbers and Yuletide Visits Reported
A mixed local item notes a barber selling a dubious hair-restorer to a man, a noisy hall scene with command for silence, and churchgoers or residents sharing Yuletide wishes. It mentions Mrs. Barrow visiting Oklahoma City and plans to return by December 26, with friends hoping for a pleasant Christmas season.
Mrs E M Hunt Heads To New Home After Visit
Mrs E M Hunt and children left Wednesday for Childress where she will visit Mr Hunt’s mother before joining him in Pampa. The family’s departure was noted in scout and church circles. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs Justin A Smith visiting Freeport for a few days and various local movements and visits among residents, with several names and locations listed in brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin
A. Smith
Smith
White Find Defense Project
Malsarnis
Erie
RAF Gremlins Tale Told By A Pilot In Flight Folklore
The article recounts a wartime RAF legend of Gremlins seen by pilots during the Battle of Britain era. It describes Gremlins as tiny winged mischief makers who allegedly damaged aircraft and inspired pilots to form a school to educate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
RAF
Cosmopolitan Magazine
R.A.F
Crete
Greece
Gus
Dover
Deving
Flipperty-Gibbets
Walt Disney
Also Mentioned on This Page
TOY
Toy Book
A. J. Struss Auto Supply
Eagle Lake
Texas
Eaglet
Edward Causey
Seip
Peny
Altair
Tiv
Qisevel
Charles Stydiese
Jim C
Gorton, Chlorufirm
Virgynnix
Lee
Luis Dery
Edward Cyusey
Patlins Rafal
Stacy Hall
Srasere Kress Winste
Wingie
Laneev
Glen
Owen Main
Helen AL Sherell
Helen
Reuther
Santa Chius
Charlie
Bobby
Harvey
Helen A
Lizkie
Wiskey
Bobbie
Bernardo News
Altauma Dekscek
LC. Henneke
G. Drescher
G. E. Drescher
G. W. Drescher
William Nelson
Gerson
W. H. Nelson
August Neuendroff
John Neuwendroff
T. J. Drescher
Oswald Henneke
KL. C. Hennecke
Brenham
G. EB. Drescher
Alabama
Miskes Myrtle Braden
Lorene Zimmerman
Leona Houston
Gregory Drescher
Eddie Klimple
Columbus
Althama Drescher
Applena Drescher
Mickey Rooney
Eton
Henry Hollmann
Melchora Aguirre
Laredo
Nley
Hiein
Rpw
Ena
Raun
Bay
Naples
Air
New York
Masons
Secont
Garber
Butch
Dre Ghiut
Archabald
Pepeivul
Reginiite
Karl
Tceland
Nica
America
Defence
Freedom Ring
Sss
G Cash Registers
Robinson
Green
Yitvin
Iansell
Nunnie Barrow
Okklahor
V. Barrow
J. M. Terrell
Houston
W.R. ‘Terrell and
Ted
Bernard
Lissie, Via
VICE
Frank Duty
Herder Truck Freight Depot
St. Emanuel Street
Houston, Texas
Houston, Capitol
Mies Larise
Aeeop
Lime Dire
Steve Miss Lapner
Ats
Erg Boy
Olin
Shoors
Mrs. A. TL Dipple
Hattie Holman
Schippel
Mes
Fa B. Holman
Alma Kemp
Shiner
Bille Bo Lane
Baston Star
Paek
Tyee
Joh T
PILOT
Island Empire
Gremlin
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