Santa Claus Doubt Turns to Christmas Plan
Harvey Butler argues with six and seven year olds over Santa Claus. He privately fears a barren Christmas for his little sister Carol. To ease her disappointment he schemes to build a wooden cradle a wagon and a trike at the Boys Club, hoping to convince her Santa will come. The boys cheer the plan and race off to fix up an old trike and paint it red.
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Harvey Butler
Jack
Gordon Linter
Santa Claus
Gordon
Harvey
Linters
Santa
Carol
Cam
Christmas Eve at the mountain ranch
On Christmas Eve Ran returns home with his fiancee Hilda to his parents mountain ranch. Siblings Bridget Gloria and Gloria clash over decorating a lit tree amid wind and outages while Ma Pa recall traditions. Ran finds comfort in the homey scene hoping Hilda shares his feelings.
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Ransome
Hulda
Bridget
Gloria
Hilda
Ran
Rich in Tradition Christmas memories in Fredericksburg
The article recounts local December customs in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County including Santa Claus Day Lions Club observance and the Garden Club Christmas show. It then shifts to a family scene with Ran and Hilda as they prepare for a cozy Christmas Eve with popcorn strings, a decorated tree, and carols.
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Fredericksburg
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Turner Club
Gillespie County
Bridget
Ron
Gloria
Hilda
Ran
Christmas Eve Memory Check
A guide to last minute holiday prep urging readers to prepare for visitors and gifts. It suggests stocking extra toys, ornaments, cake and snacks, and coordinating cards and greetings for distant friends. It also mentions checking lights and decorations so passersby enjoy the Christmas glow.
Having a Good Aim in Life and Pulling the Trigger
A compact note on balancing ambition with timely action. It urges choosing the right moment to act to maximize results and avoid wasted effort.
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Ant Mi
Time clock on refrigerator could aid weight loss
A suggestion proposes placing a timer on the refrigerator to curb late eating. The idea aims to reduce impulse snacking and promote structured meal timing for weight management.
Far-Off Lands Come to Life in Yule Toys
Geography comes down the chimney on Christmas Eve as toys from many lands spill into homes. Beyond a teddy bear, koalas, Bavarian farm scenes, a gaucho doll, and a pagoda from Japan join U. S. exports like wild west outfits and toy trucks. European makers rise again with tin horses and walking animals. New Danish gadgets delight the world, including a wobbling tippe top admired by Winston Churchill and Swedish dignitaries.
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Yule Toys
Australia
Bavaria
Japan
United States
Germany
Apan
U. S
Nurnberg
Europe
Denmark
Winston Churchill
Stockholm
Sweden
Spreading Christmas Cheer Beyond Your Circle
A call to share Christmas joy beyond close friends and family. The message urges everyone to reflect the holiday spirit in their home and around town, emphasizing that wider acts of cheer increase happiness for others and oneself.
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Um Po Cap Roi
Merry
Esther Weinheime
Rishe
Hoss
Pioneer Furniture Company
Anne O'Sullivan
Klein's Barber Shop
Hugo E. Klein
Edgar Kolmeier
LIGGIE _ KAMMLAHton
Taylor
Edgar Priess
Kendall - Hodges and Employees
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