Presbyterian Christmas Pageant at National Theatre
Presbyterians present the pageant And Kings Shall Come at the National Theatre with drama, song, and elaborate costumes detailing the Nativity story from prophets to the Wise Men. Dr Gary Smith reads the theme as groups enact Bethlehem's vigil and the kings worship the Babe. Performs include children caroling and gifts of love, with a full church cast and choir.
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M. Gruby
Clinton Scollard
Graham
National Theatre
Presbyterian Church
Judea
Bethlehem
Gary Smith
Gary L. Smith
Elizabeth Morrison
Mary Louise Hallam
C. B. Hockaday
Prilgrims
Rex Cornish
Ada Lee Price
Lucille Norman
T. J. Price, Jr
Robert Fowler
Claude Stewart
Lionel Cornish
Raymond Lee Hutchison
Mattie Queen Price
Willie George
Maurine Wilke
Dorothy Coleman
Shepherds
Lester Rigginberg
Robert Franklin Jones
Frank Parrish
Z. A. Hudson
Marshall Wilson
Phil Huey
God
W. S. McJimsey
Deacons
Nat Price
B. B. Garrett
A. A. Morrison
Grace Morley
Christian Endeavor
Gladys Fowler
Eugene Coleman
R. A. Duncan
Florence Currie
Maude Ty, Gruby
M.W. Larmour
Santa Claus Visits Parrish Kindergarten
The Parrish Kindergarten held a Christmas program before a holiday closure. Students performed songs and exercises led by Lillian Bullock Ruth Virgile Tidwell and others. Santa Claus arrived after a song by the Kindergarten Orchestra, and a silver Christmas tree was stripped of gifts and trimmings for the children.
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Santa Claus
Parrish
Robert Singleton
Santa
Lillian Bullock
Ruth Virgile Tidwell
Martha Marie Dyer
Burton Kirtley
Joe Berle Johnson
Woodman Circle Christmas Night at Woodman Hall
Bitter cold night did not spoil a Woodman Circle gathering as families filled Woodman Hall for an enjoyable evening. The program featured a Christmas tree for children and music by Bowers Orchestra that stirred memories among older members of the group.
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Woodman Circle
Woodman Hall
Bowers’ Orchestra
Dogs cause trouble as Graham reports rabies scare
A cow died this week amid a reported rabies risk in Graham. Several dogs were bitten and officials urge maximum cooperation from all residents to resolve the situation.
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Graham
Young County Battles Blizzard Weather Woes Persist
The Leader reports extreme cold and multiple blizzards in Graham and surrounding areas. Temperatures near zero with continued hard freezes threaten livestock and small grain while oil operations halt for the Christmas holiday period. Authorities note livestock protection and uncertain grain damage as weather drags on.
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Graham
Oak Cliff High School Grids Dallas State Title Win
Oak Cliff High School defeated Waco 31 to 0 on a frozen Dallas gridiron last Saturday to capture the state football championship. The victors posted a strong season by beating top state opponents by large margins and are seeking games with major northern teams this week.
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Oak Cliff High School
Waco
Dallas
Oak Cliff
Lucile Norman Hosts Christmas Party on Oak Street
Miss Lucile Norman entertained friends at her Oak Street home last Thursday afternoon. The decor reflected the Christmas spirit as guests played progressive games with Eva Mae Jordan and Lillian Widmayer tying for high score. A salad course was served to a list of invites including Eva Mae Jordan, Lillian Widmayer, Dorothy Hudson, Elizabeth Morrison, Mary Louise Hallam, Gladys Fowler, Kath leen Criswell, Audrey Durham, Lois Johnson, Ada Lee Price, Mattie Queen Price, Margaret Vaughan, Willie George, Genevieve Russell, Jose Amra Reed, Bess Baynes, Zell Baynes, Kefe McLaren, and the hostess.
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Lucille Norman
Oak Street
Eva Mae Jordan
Lillian Widmayer
Dorothy Hudson
Elizabeth Morrison
Mary Louise Hallam
Gladys Fowler
Kathleen Criswell
Audrey Durham
Lois Johnson
Ada
Christmas Greetings from Local Merchants Patrol
Community Christmas Greetings feature messages from merchants urging readers to cut out and paste for a scrapbook. The section thanks progressive merchants and asks customers to patronize them by choosing their goods and services this season.
Football game postponed due to extreme cold weather
The all stars vs high school team game set for Christmas afternoon may be postponed if temperatures do not moderate. If too cold, the game will be moved to New Year’s Day after players prepared for a great contest.
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All-Stars
Brief History of Christmas as Given by Local Pastor
Local pastor Rev C C Klingman outlines Christmas as Christ’s life abundance. He traces first mass origins, Roman era influence, and the Bethlehem birth, contrasting worldly life with the promised spiritual life through Jesus’s mission.
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C. C. Klingman
Jesus
Christ
Manger
Julian I
Rome
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