Public Safety Alert Urges Cautious Christmas Travel
Department warns Texas highway patrol will boost holiday patrols with radar and sobriety checks. Sgt Hilderbrand coordinates efforts as weather and heavy traffic loom. Tips include starting early, packing ready, secure rear packages, rest stops every 160 miles, check road conditions, and enforce speed limits while avoiding drinking and driving. Maynard Kreidler from McAllen visited with J A Coily family for Christmas.
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Hilderbrand
Texas Highway Patrol
Engie Lake
Pateron
Hildaromng
Texas
Sonstrugtin
Christmas Visitors Bring Kin From Houston
Christmas holiday visitors include Mrs. R. P. Spaninel and daughters and granddaughter Miss Grace Spenshel, with Mr. and Mrs. John Duilenan and Kathleen, all of Houston, joining family gatherings.
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R. P
Spaninel
Grace Spenshel
John Duilenan
Kathleen
Houston
Sheridan Girl Hospitalized In Turn Over On 390A
A report from Dec 1956 notes two young women injured when a 1956 Ford left the highway near the Sheridan area, struck a culvert, and rolled multiple times. One girl, Miss Keltan, is highlighted as a rising star on the Sugar Land high school basketball team for the 1957-58 season. The incident left both occupants with injuries described as hip and facial trauma, and one was transported to a hospital with non life threatening injuries.
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Peary
Twarth
Pital
Misa
Tom
Tert
Eagle Lake
Alford
Mather
Elite Army Div Enlistments Open for Qualified Men
Open enlistment notices invite qualified young men to join elite Army divisions in Europe region 1. Highlighted units include the 2nd Battle Troop, AEH 3 Infantry, and the 26d Reconnaissance Squadron, 7th Cavalry. Personal notices mention families visiting and Christmas Day gatherings in Houston and Midlands.
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Shily
Eurobe
Linits Shimueh
Noletin Blanchard
U.S. Army
Antic
AEH
7H Cavalry
Netry Ision
Tilane Gotten
Mra Gordon
Houston
Touts Gaeton
Midlands
Lenin Werk Stars in The Human Of the Week
Lenin Werk earns standout notice after a high profile week featuring leadership moments and community impact. The feature highlights Werk's role and influence across local events and initiatives.
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Lenin Werk
The Origins of Santa Claus Across Lands
Over sixty years of pictures show how Santa traditions vary by land and year. The piece traces Saint Nicholas from Myra to the modern gift giver, noting legends of kindness and gifts through Europe and Rome.
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Sante Claus
Sante Cavs
Sants Cavsan
Nichole
Southwesterm
Genemosity
Myra
Michal
Rome
Evolution of Santa Claus From St Nicholas to Nast Icon
The article traces how St Nicholas legends spread across centuries fueling gift giving rituals in various lands. It notes the Dutch Sint Nikolaas name evolving to Santa Claus and credits Thomas Nast with shaping the modern image of Santa as a jolly red-clad figure carrying a large pack.
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Thinev
St. Nicholas
Sint
Senta Cid
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Maynard Kreidler
McAllen
J. A. Coily
Eagle Market
Carter Welker
Sterpison Walker
Leonard Welker
W. AL Thomas
Eagle
Sheridan
Dirk Wey
Ney
Mm. 5. B
Amoid
Betsy
Benevice
Texas Concrete Siloco
Loreli
Albert’s Variety Store
Albert Puatejoveky
Ragle Lake
Gless Farm Equipment CO
Massey-Ferguson
the Jolly Love
E. H. Rodgers
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