The Real Meaning of Christmas by Arthur Bryant
An editorial excerpt argues Christmas centers on Jesus as more than a man, a figure whose life and death reveal divine love and a call to love God and neighbor. It cites Bryant’s December 1952 Reader's Digest piece, noting Jesus’ infinite compassion, moral perfection, and the two commandments guiding believers.
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Arthur Bryant
Reader's Digest
Judea
Jesus
Christ
God
Earth
Confidence Is Sensitive Yet It Never Returns
A terse note on trust and reliability notes that confidence once misused may not be restored, reflecting a wary view of trust and its long term consequences. It emphasizes caution in giving confidence and the lasting impact of its loss.
The Jeweled Pivot of Respect for Every Person
Quotes from Peale emphasize that every person met daily is a dignified essential human being and snubbing or abusing others constitutes gross inhumanity. The view frames everyday interactions as moral tests.
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Peale
New Year Faith Revives a Failing Farm Plan
Jim plans to sell the farm after a string of losses and a tough year. Sally urges faith and hope, recalling neighbors’ hard luck and Anderson’s advice to keep trying. Their newborn Joe strengthens resolve to face hardship and pursue a future on the land.
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Sally
Joe
Carson
Jim
Reiney
Ela
Printing napkins for parties by Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Advertises colored or white napkins for parties with imprinting available at a small extra cost. Emphasizes affordable customization and service for event needs.
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Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Fredericksburg Past and Community Notes 1929
Fredericksburg reminiscences recall Mrs. Wm Feller’s 97th birthday and local life spanning eighty five years. Reports list church officers, visitors from Harper and Eagle Lake, and FHS girls forming a basketball team under local coaches. Also noted are theatre opening plans, local birthdays, and school activities alongside 1919 updates on road bonds, cement work, and regional visits by residents and dignitaries.
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Wm. Feller
Fredericksburg
Arno Wahrmund
Eagle Lake
Herman Koennecke
Shortest Xmas Weather for Soldiers in Iceland
The report notes Santa's camouflage for deliveries to U S soldiers and Iceland’s weatherman predicts only four hours of daylight on Christmas from 10 30 a m to 2 30 p m.
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Santa Claus
U. S
Iceland
Soldiers Observe Two Christmases In Land of Pinatas
Soldiers in Puerto Rico will celebrate both Christmas Day and Three Kings Day on Jan 6. The parrandas begin Dec 20 with aguinaldos and parrandas, while Noche Buena features pinatas and gifts. Army posts host dances and gift drives funded by soldier contributions and chaplains organize aid to needy families.
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U. S
Puerto Rico
Noche Buena
Santa
Christmas Seal Funds Aid Tuberculosis Fight
Christmas Seal contributions are dedicated entirely to supporting TB control efforts. The funds are used to support public health campaigns, patient care, and research aimed at ending tuberculosis.
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Victoria Keidel
Mae Stein
Grapetown
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Johnson City
Louise Wehmeyer
el Campo
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New Palace Theatre
Paramounts Great Sound
Sweetie
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Gillespie County School Fund
Mason County
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Odessa
Clarence Martin
Stonewall
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Junction City
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Max Piccard
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Assembly
Henry Reinbach
Dora Weber
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Alfred Roeder
Lola Gold
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Goodfyear Service
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Paula Stoffers
Viola Meurer
Clarence Nixon
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