Letters From Germany and Local Tales Travelogue
A reader shares letters from Sue Meyer arriving in Krueznach Germany with husband and children and notes on Rhine trips. The piece recalls Sue’s travels in Europe, memories of Holland France and Hawaii, plus a Memphis incident about frozen flower keepsakes and a dog named Angus. It ends with reminiscences of Texas tent theaters chautauquas and a note about Fred Vaughn in Water Valley, Mississippi who has replaced flags since the Vietnam War began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Meyer
Krueznach
Germany
Chuck Meyer
Danny
Susan
TWA
Officers Wives Club
Rhine
Rudesheim
Rosenthal China Factory
Grmans
Sue
Holland
France
Hawaii
Ruth
Memphis
Tenn
Julius A. Crouch
Angus
San Antonio
Andrea
Texas
Ennis
Water Valley
Miss
Fred Vaughn
Mrs Robinson Hosts SS Christmas Party at Melba Home
The Sunday School class of First Baptist Church hosted a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Irby Robinson’s Melba home. Mrs. Ouida Milner’s class members shared readings and gifts for guests, with refreshments, holiday decor, and a program including selections from poets and a Saint Exupery book review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irby Robinson
Melba
Ouida Milner
First Baptist Church
Gerald Horton
Bath
Robert Louis Stevenson
Transplanting and Camellias in Winter Garden Care
Advice for winter transplanting explains minimizing root disturbance, watering before digging, pruning large plants, replanting promptly, and mulching. It highlights Camellia Japonica needs loamy acid soil, good drainage, summer moisture, shallow planting depth, and protection from heat and cold. Also notes Birds, winter planting tips, and general winter garden chores.
Texas Governor Proclaims Arbor Day in 1971
Governor Preston Smith designates January 15 1971 as Arbor Day in Texas and designates the third Friday each January for the observance. The proclamation urges citizens and public schools to observe the occasion in the interest of Texas and the Nation. The Texas Forest Service offers free Arbor Day program kits for schools and conservation groups to promote tree awareness and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
Preston Smith
The
Texas Forest Service
Coming Events December Christmas Programs and Meetings
A December calendar lists the Presbyterian WOC Christmas program at 7 00 p m at Mrs Ronnie Whitlock s Longs View home with gift exchange. The American Legion and Auxiliary host a Christmas dinner at 7 00 p m at the Legion Hut. Gladewater Chapter 831 CES holds a Christmas party at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Building. Dorcas Bible Study Club hosts a Christmas party at 2 p m at Roy Pynes home with gift exchange and candy or cookies to share. Broadway fifth graders present Christmas programs at 9 00 and 10 15 a m directed by Mrs Ermine Hudspeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Woc
Ronnie Whitlock
Longsview
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Gladewater
Masonic Building
North Dean Street
Dorcas Bible Study Club
Roy Pynes
Tenery
G. B. Lassiter
Petra
Broadway School
Ermine Hudspeth
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Loise Graves
FTA
Gladewater High School
Future Teachers Association
Eulalia Hill
Jack James
Gladewater Mirror
Mrs.Robinson
Little Prince
Antoine de Saint Exupery
Exupery
Sahara Desert
Auckland
New Zealand
Bing Chi Wong
Hong Kong
Artor
C. Ee
Aeditavelers
S. Main Gladewater
Caigens
Upshurst Gladewater
Sa Gs Bank
First State Bank
Ravice Bank
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