Mistletoe legends and local program notes collide in bygone column
A fragmentary page blends Christmas lore about mistletoe with a long list of local social events. It cites legends of mistletoe’s sacred, healing roots, then describes performances at The Ogburn Showl on South Main, including acts by Billy Bob Herndon and Martha Marilyn McGinnis, plus church circle meetings and a WMS report from First Methodist and Christian churches with decorations and hostesses.
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Ogburn
South Main Street
Billy Bob Herndon
Jim Oxminen
Spankins
Martha Marilyn McGinnis
Dolly
Sarah Marie Lauderbach
Barbara Sue Stephenson
Nancy Shulls
Carolyn Cox
Tiny Paps
Arthurdale Claiborne
the Cat
Billy Bob Her
Baylara Sue Stephenson
Kathryn Cox
Benicl Cy Loy Evringer
Nancy Shults
Bar! Stephenson
Jackie Jean Tolleson
Clarice Brown
Barbara
O— Circle No
W. M.S
J. B. Reance
Womans Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
B. L. Rettig
West Avenue
Joe Olmstead
Kiwanis Luncheon Speaker Rev Archie C Smith
The Rev Archie C Smith, pastor at Linke Village Presbyterian Church in Arkansas, spoke at a Hope Kiwanis luncheon at Capital Hotel. He shared a humorous but respectful talk in Negro parlor vein, introduced by Floyd. guests included Rev Thos Brewster of First Presbyterian and Wayne Fletcher.
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Archie C. Smith
Linke Village
Ark
Presbyterian Church
Hope Kiwanis
Capital Hotel
Mr. Smith
Doe Floyd
Thos. Brewster
First
Church of Hope
Wayne Fletcher
Clit
Farm Bill Clash Delays Budget Talk In Senate Hearing
During a Senate hearing, Senator Borah challenged estimates on farm price supports as Schwellenbach argued a crop control plan would aim to restrain overproduction while limiting private customer impact. Borah pressed on cost and feasibility, noting possible billion-dollar annual bills, while Schwellenbach warned initial year costs could exceed estimates of 484 million dollars.
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Horn
Sis Borah
Schwellenbach
Borah
Tt Wadt
Europe heads for Halifax despite talks with fitter envoy
In a mixed report of events, Europe appears set toward Halifax as leaders meet the British envoy. A note of quirky contrast mentions using dried milk as “white coal” to pull a train in Chicago and a joke about a dictator’s life being a chain of “nuts.” Local social updates include Mrs. W. F. Saner’s devotion on James, a Christian acting by Mrs. Jack Sullivan, and a mission study book review by Lowthorp, with social hour refreshments and a tour of a newly completed Reich home. Tone reflects small-town newsy items with personal notices and club meetings.
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Fitter
Europe
Halifax
Chicago
Iis
W. F.saner
James
Jack Sullivan
Lowthorp
Divorce defeats their contract in Ely Culbertsons case
Mrs. Josephine Culbertson plans Reno divorce citing intolerable moods at home, though she and her husband remain cordial at the bridge table. The article notes the famous pair's troubled marriage amid divorce proceedings.
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Ely Culbertsons
Josephine Culbertson
Thanksgiving News From Saratoga School
School staff and students share holiday updates with Thanksgiving visits from Mr. and Mrs. Peebles and family, Miss Claudia Rosenbaum in Harding College, and Miss Sara Garlington in Dallas. Journalism interviews feature Mr. Starnes from Idabel. New editorial team named. a wiener roast honors Glora Copeland with games and student attendees.
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Saratoga-Okay
Peebles
Manton Cannon
McNab
Guy Tate
Claudia Rosenbaum
Harding College
Searcy
Sara Garlington
Dallas
Texas
Miss Roschbaum
Thoee
Mr. Peebles
Miss. Rosenbaum
Cass
W. W. Starnes
Idabel
Oklahoma
Starnes
Mary Lois Spates
Janie Fern Hughes
Don Lewis
Dale Chaffin
May Delle Cowling
Glora Copeland
Maury Lois Spates
James Cowling
Inez Bell
James MeJunkins
Thomas Bell
Rupert Black‘wands
Oleva Copeland
Mrs. Guy Tate
Ozan Si Paul Therean St Pal Home Demonstration Club Notes
Ozan-Si Paul Therean St Pal home demonstration club met at Mrs J K Green's home on Wednesday at 2 pm with many members and advisors present. Miss Melba Bullington was absent but the club under leadership of Mrs Floyd Matthews elected new officers for the coming year with Mrs Ben Stuart as president and Mrs Floyd Matthews as secretary and treasurer. After business, Mrs Carrie Casrigan served as social host.
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Ozan-Si
Paul Therean
St. Pal
J. K. Green
Melba Bullington
Une
Chuir
Ben Stuart
Floyd Matthews
Carrie Casrigan
Christmas Club Social With Word Games And Gifts
The leader guided the group through two games jumble letters forming major national organizations and body parts starting with specific letters spelling Melba Bellington home agent. The club decorated for Christmas with a tree and scenes. Hostesses served date pudding and coffee as favors were exchanged from the tree.
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Melba Bullington
Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers Review
A reminiscence on social etiquette questions from 1957 by NEA Service evaluates courtesy rules. It states answers: 1 No, 2 No, 3 Yes, 4 No, 5 courteous though not obligatory. Connecticut known as the Nutmeg State for a historic nickname.
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NEA Service
Bird chiropodist trims canaries feet in Philadelphia
Mrs. George Weiland, a bird chiropodist in Philadelphia for over 20 years, trims canary nails and sometimes amputates feet or legs that cannot be repaired, serving around 1,500 customers in the city.
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Philadelphia
George Weiland
Canaries
Phila
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