Garwood Band Christmas Concert Presented
The Garwood Band held its annual Christmas Concert on December 21 with a program including Washington Post March, Song of Love, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Oh Christmas Tree, O Come Let Us Adore, and Jingle Bells. Director led selections amid notes of hometown venue between Garwood and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Nallina
Garwood Band
Thury
Washington Post
Santa Claw
Colorado
Ruth Ann S
Herblehem
Letter from a reader about gift requests and playful notes
A fragmented letter to Santa mixes names and playful lines about gifts and wishes. It references friends, a comical tone, and mentions a person named Neal Lavin and a few scattered phrases, presenting as a humorous community note with unclear specifics.
Sophomore Report Reveals Busy Class and Christmas Plans
The note details class activities and literature reads like Silas Marner, with minor gossip on social happenings. Names such as Braden Miss Disorens Dorothy Troyhig Mantilyne Tinenela Wilma Skully and Earl T. C. appear, while mentions of trips to Columbus, a show, and weekend visits hint at student routines and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Marner
Ana
Pastis Tear
Braden
Miss Disorens
Dorothy Troyhig
Mantilyne Tinenela
Wilma Skully
Alfegion
Henrietta
Clara
Columbus
Rotary's Annual Christmas Party Largely Attended
The Rotary Club held its annual Christmas party at Ry Hall on Thursday night with a trie dinner served by Mrs. A. B. Winzenried. Rotary president Albrecht led the program, Rev. Culpepper opened with an invocation, and entertaining numbers by Rotary Anns and Mrs. Culpepper J. drew enthusiastic applause. Guest speaker Lewis W. Horney of Houston spoke on "Our Debt to Future Generations."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Ry Hall
A. B. Winzenried
Dark Cafe
WH. Albrecht
Rotary
Chas
First Baptist
Jalgiora
Reed
Atv
Vek Ies Pregnyn Chaumin
Horexcoted
Chis. Culpepper J
Yeeerdeon
Et Po
Lewis W. Horney
Houston
Hele Fie
Anciencr
Lindsay Wis
Wenieliaspan al Bar Gribeitier
Lt R R Wells Jr Bronze Star Awarded
An official notice from the Armored Division announces that First Lieutenant Robert R. Wells Jr. of Field Artillery, United States Army, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in military operations against an enemy. The commendation highlights his actions in maintaining air and artillery coordination and supporting unit objectives under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Wells
Jr. Field Artillery
United States
Army
Wiiterett
Sophomore Eagle Lake High School dinner party detailed
The Ea gle Lake High School sophomore class hosted a Friday night dinner for trustees and their ladies. Christmas decor featured a snow scene manger tableau and a glowing table with tapers magnets and pine cones. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thomas Jr Mr and Mrs L Stiles Mr and Mrs E I Shirl and others. menu highlighted turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake High School
Thomas, Jr
L. Stiles
Shi
Marie Willis
Ethel Maeyma Gold
Barbara Schindler
Eugenia
Trane Way
Fred
Untind Over He Wenkeond Awn Grade News
Missed part of last week lines. Readable section mentions grades and updates for Marr and D. Unclear names and places due to damaged text. Summary covers the incomplete report with focus on grade news and the missing portion.
Yuletide Party of OES Held Tuesday Evening
Worthy Matron Mrs Leona Brower led the annual Christmas party of the OES on Tuesday night with large turnout. Guests enjoyed a refreshment plate and varied entertainment including readings, songs, a skit by the Vittle Theatre group and a sacred quartet render ing Silent Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Brower
1. A
G. E. Thomas Jr
Judy Thomas
J. W. Gettin
P. Wilcox
Mies
Th Thomas
Airs
Brishois
Marian Wezencraft
Vittle Theatre Group
Betty
Loessin
Mary Carolyn Nash
Grace Dell Sinclair
Bill Hanly
Kenny Morris
Chas
Causey
R. L. Lange
Jarell Thomas
Armitt Thomas
Visits and notices from Wharton area families in 1940s paper
Local residents report arrivals and visits, health updates, and family milestones. Henry Boutsw returns from the South Pacific after nineteen months, Walt Poole nears recovery, and neighbors extend sympathy to Mrs. Peterson over a brother's death in 1944.
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LeiVare
Cedi Rapids
Lowi
Milward Causey
Heme
San
Siego
Calif
Ed. H. Causey
Pay Prayard
Altonne
Pauline
J. R
Earl Poole
Walt Poole
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Walt
Walt Poodle
Julie
Henry
Parific
Twig
Peter D. Gertson
Trouston
Oma Strunk
Caney Valley Hospital
Wharton
QO. R. Strunk
Albert Dutcher
Tilda Segelquist
Alvin
Alfred Segelquist
Clyde Mansel
George Graves
Mansel Taslo
Nevin Peterson
Three Wise Men Relics at Cologne Cathedral
The article recounts the biblical three Wise Men from the East who offered gifts to Jesus and tradition says they traveled home, spreading Christianity. It notes their possible identities Melchior Caspar and Balthazar, their gifts gold myrrh and frankincense, and legends of martyrdom and relocation of relics to Cologne under Frederick Barbarossa, now housed in the Cologne Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
East
Melchior
Arabia
Caspar
Tareas
Myrr
Ethiopia
Colege
Tyghia
Alen
Hel 4
Constantine
Milan
Frederick Barbarossa
Yule Season in 1400s England Described in Festive Tale
The fragment recounts a late medieval English Yule festival with rich mingling of social strata. It describes hospitality at hospitalli andChristmastime revelry, including wassail, music, feasts of beef and mutton, fowl and brawn, and the ceremonial Yule log, lit from the previous year’s, with carolers and festive banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junifor
Thor
Fred
Tese
Christmas FIP With Cattle Care Elf From Danish Lore
A brief note recalls Jule Nisse, a Danish Santa figure, an elf who tended cattle and kept stables content. He guarded homes from mischief and was linked to Christmas peace, with children behaving to earn his favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jule Nisse
Santa Claus
Nisse
Legends of Holly and its Christmas lore
The Druids admired holly for ever green leaves blessed by the sun god. Legends claim the crown of thorns was plaited from holly and berries changed from white to crimson after the crucifixion. Holly is said to repel witches and keep out evil. A modern tale says the first to bring holly into a home rules the year.
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Asotter
Christmas Tax in Small Village Sparks Debate
A hazy OCR passage notes villagers debating a small Christmas tax on each home in a tiny village. The text mixes songlike lines about Christmas with garbled phrases suggesting a local tax issue and a figure recovering a crucified relic. The core claim is a villager’s right to levy the tax.
Missing red setter found or information sought
Reward offered for recovery of a stray red setter reported missing November 24 near Altair, Texas. Contact company B Johnson for details. Also notes various sale advertisements including Brahman calves, farm equipment, and a Native Belt repeating shot gun for sale with contact information for local ranches and service stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altair
Co. B. Johnson
Thertas
Wrap It Right Impacts Overseas and Domestic Packages
A note on package handling stresses secure wrapping and plain addressing to prevent losses. The unnamed concerns include potential mail delays if posts are not properly labeled or wrapped, risking a forgotten recipient during holiday mailings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wier
Sairie
President’s New Year Reception Opens to Public in Philadelphia
The article recalls the presidential New Year reception tradition dating to Washington’s first New Year’s Day in Philadelphia, noting Washington opened his White House to the people and detailing how the custom continued during the early republic and Westington’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washien
Dwa
Westington
Philadelphia
Rotary News highlights holiday gatherings and community figures
Rotary News notes visitors and holiday events across towns including Wermar Phinstan and Beane Mon Weer. Attendees such as Mrs Aul son Monty of Houston and Miss Lora Baris plan Christmas visits. attendance at a Christmas program rose, and residents from Houston Galveston and Columbus are mentioned with local names and families listed in festive activity.
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Wednesda
Eefewer
Cot Uhus
Mediers
Hale
Wermar
Wo FL
Germiner
Phinstan
Walter Mee
Marvell, Ark
SePwee
Cpt Powiahiey Haberts Aml Bt Iybued
W.om. Kindsay
Betty Ann Tandsay
Cilpeppen
Ratarhin
Kovary Ann Thelin
Ee Cearnal
Arch Char Aul
Monty
Houston
San Antonia
Audetine Y sgUes
Lora Baris
Ro 3. Fuller
Galveston
Camp Wallace
A. Lo Baring
Horace Hawkes
Daught “Ier
Miss Lindell Sraith
Beane
Jaek Sraith
Rowsek
Ssonksburg
R. R. Wells
John Adkins
Columbus
Vineyard
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Garwood Gar
Smitts Report
Garwood
Crparent
Santa
Friggin Wits
Wits
Neal Lavin
Ticles
Snoops
Ron
Dorothy
Earl T. C
Irvan Miculka Alway
News Grad
Nelma Hunt
R.R. Wells Jr
Bronze
Dinah
Yuletide Party
O.E.S
WF Smith
Jane
Windus
Histus
Legends
Atralfa
E. Carter
Texas
Texas Oranges
Express
Fe B. Carle JR
Colorado County Federal Savings & Loan Association
David and
Ada M. Wintermann
John J. Russell
Nestor
White House
L. Wy Stil
Ray F. Arnold
State Street
S. BE. Arnold
P.O. Box
Texas Og
Dro. M.N Wharton
Winvalatius Heateres Fernitute
Wood Wright Farm
Seymour Blair
EPPS
Quality Merchandise
Eagle Lake
T. B. Epps
Clyde Gold
A. H. Dipple
Gladys Green
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Ilan City
Pepal-Cola Bottling Company
Wolnmar, Texas
Rotary News
Ani
Anselin
B.A. Hanly
Nannie Barrow
GC Weistve
Christin
Fae
Fis
Bellville
Moanjoei
Kolberg
Jersey
Kolberg’s Creamilk Dairy
Hlagazines
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