First Group Of Turkey Winners Listed After Saturday Drawing
The Boll Chamber announced the first group of Christmas turkey winners after a Saturday drawing. Schaff noted 17 names were drawn. 15 attended, leaving two absent losers Jewel Cade of Van and Carolyn Anderson of Can. Winners listed include Marvin Meron, Augusta Worden, Lennie Thompson, Jack Lindsey, Josephine Davis, John Copenhauer, Paula Dennis, Tzara Gipson, J G Kirby, C J Koonce, F B Land, J B Wheeler, Ed Miller, Herbert, and Eva Pinkerton.
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Turkey
Cetat
Ing
Chamber of Commer
Wwe
Boll Chamber
Jewel ‘Cade
Van
Carolyn "Anderson
Can
Marvin Meron Fey
Augusta Worden
Lennie Thompson
Jack Lindsey
Josephine Davis
John Copenhauer
Paula Dennis
Tzara Gipson
J. G. Kirby
C. J. Koonce
F. B. Land
J.B. Wheeler
Ed Miller
Herbert
Eva Pinkerton
Fire damages new Hock home in Richland Heights
A fire early Wednesday morning damaged the new home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hock in Richland Heights. They had lived there less than a week. The blaze started in a back bedroom and spread to the hall, with smoke seeping from the eaves. Losses include a bedroom suite, carpeting, clothing, and interior smoke and water damage.
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George Hock
Richland Heights
Hocks
Brok Wat
Christmas Reflections Amid Busy Festive Scenes
A reflective Christmas column notes how modern celebration has drifted from its humble origins. The piece urges readers to recall ancient meaning while observing daily holiday scenes, from neighbors shopping chaos to locals decorating homes and welcoming Santa. It references a parade, office remodeling, and small-town antics as the season unfolds.
Sermonettes Invite on Christmas Birth Story
A fragment notes sermonettes inviting attendance to a Christmas birth discussion. It hints at questions about why we celebrate the holiday and the role of Christ’s birth in the season. The text is incomplete but indicates a religious outreach message.
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Christ
The Gift of God By Herman Russell Pastor
A fragmentary sermon by Pastor Herman Russell of First Pentecostal Church discusses Jesus as both divine and human, referencing Anno Domini dating and John 1 10 to argue the world did not recognize his preeminence.
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Herman Russell
First Pentecostal Church
T One
God
John Chay
Anno Dominic
St John
Saya
Russell
God’s Love Gift Examined By Wells Pastor
A brief sermon explores John 3 16 and God’s love as the motive for sending His Son. The piece reflects on human unworthiness and the gift of salvation, stressing that divine love compelled the world’s redemption beyond human claims or merit.
God's Christmas Gift Pastor Grer Wars with Faith Theme
The fragment discusses accepting and enjoying a divine gift through belief in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes repentance, redemption, and entry into a promised life with God, mentioning the Lord God and the concept of being saved through faith. The text references a page or denig notation and incomplete phrases.
God with Us By Ted Jones Pastor
Fragmentary sermon excerpt from First Assembly of God Church reflects on Isaiah and Matthew prophecies. It emphasizes the incarnation as comfort, protection, and the presence of God with believers in life and death, noting Jesus as Emmanuel and the Babe of Bethlehem.
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Ted Jones
Assembly of God Church
Ean
Tarael
Manuel
Isaiah
Salah
Bethlehem
Jones
Christmas 1962 Bethlehem Faith and Joy Message
Alf and Virginia Scovers, Lloyd Lewis, Harry Hamilton, Lide and Carter Hinshaw share a reflective Christmas column urging readers to journey spiritually to Bethlehem. The piece emphasizes peace through faith, joy in the birth, and the wonder of the Advent season amid world troubles.
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Alf & Virginia
Lloyd Lewis
Harry Hamilton
Lide and
Carter Hinshaw
Indians Lose Two in Lindale Tourney Squeaker
Winnsboro posted a pair of victories in district action with balanced scoring from Seth Adams and Tommy Pettier while Indian opponents were slowed by Jeffery Jackson and Tommy Pettier. The A team built an early lead and held on as the Indians narrowed the gap late but could not overtake the visitors in the Lindale tournament.
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Lindale
Cour Fe
Grand Lane
Ery Jackson
Ames
Seth
Oy Mainen
Tommy Pett
Micky Navarro
Tixers
Indiana
Nekxon
Atanas
Manis
Slee
Tall
Winnsboro
Indians
Bee Doyle Maines
Seth “Adams
Jeery Jackson
Tommy Pettier
Friday Parade Called Best Ever for City
Downtown Grand Saline drew large crowds for the Friday afternoon Christmas Parade described as one of the heatiest events ever held. Spectators lined the streets to watch.
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Grand Saline
Lions Screen 1961 Cowboys Highlights at Culme Night
The Lions presented a ten minute film highlighting the 1961 season for the Dallas Cowboys during Culme night at the City Cafe. Guests included Sam and other Lions figures. A turkey dinner and social hour followed the screening with attendance from Lions and guests.
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Bash
Dallas Cowboys
City Cafe
Sam
Stores Divided On Holiday Schedule This Christmas
Merchants split on Christmas observance. some open Monday December 24 and close Christmas Eve, others stay open the day after and close Christmas Day. The Sun plans a New Year edition and offers help for messaging. Local families visit for holiday events as high school students, floats, and prizes in a downtown parade draw crowds.
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Clove Wes
Bee
Christman
Tocal_ firms
Linda Adams Places In Miss FTA Contest
Linda Adams of Saline High School placed third in the Miss FTA contest at the District VII Future Teachers of America convention held Saturday December 8 at Texas State College in Commerce. The event featured speeches with the theme Today's Tomorrow's Heritage and recognized contestants including Betty Weather and Doug Scott Jr. who earned prizes. local attendees and volunteers from Manderville contributed to the parade and float events amid holiday community support.
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High Schoo ‘Rian Baea Ani Saline Juni School
Mand
Inc
Mike Swain
Saline “High School
Satunday
Texas State College
C Merce
Lurand Saline
Tere Pat Henson
Carolyn Davia
Kathy Ander
Mary June "Dyer
Dicyeles
Betty Weather- Ail
Doug Scott Jr
Grand Saline
Future Farmers of America
Church
Herbert Clower
Chamber of Cam
Bob Schaff
Schaff
A&p
Teddings
County Farmers Approve 1963 Cotton Quotas
County farmers vote to approve marketing quotas for the 1963 cotton season. Leaders cite that at least 66 percent approval was required to continue the program with penalties for noncompliance. The move aligns with federal farm policy aims and continues quotas into the new year.
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Sanat
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