Candlelight and visits mark quiet Texas holiday notes
A long list of holiday guests and departures from a Texas town fills the page. Mr and Mrs J L Rogers entertain in Denison while others visit Shreveport Houston and Little Rock. Easterling returns to Houston after Christmas with family. Local social rounds include Woodman Circle plans and several trips to Hot Springs Shreveport and Camden.
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Richard Humphries
J. B. McClelland
Dallas
J. H. McDaniel
Easterling
Houston
Texas
Enasterling
Marjorie
J. L. Rogers Jes
Denison
J. L. Rogers
H. D. Coffman
Leslie Coffman
Wade Stribling
Idabel
Okla
Dee Leonard
Broken Baw
Bill Metcalfe
Bogota
Sue Coffman
Datealt
D. B. ‘Thompson
B. B. Brown
Little Rock
Ogeorge Huston
Waals Huston
Dutch Throne and Queen Wilhelmina’s Legacy
The piece recalls the Dutch monarchy’s constitutional framework, Wilhelmina’s restrained reign during hard times, and Juliana’s gradual ruling influence. It notes the queen’s popularity, training in law and economics, and public stance against dictatorship and the Dutch Nazi movement. A final line adds a stray home tip about silver cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Juliana
Holland
University of Leyden
Nudist Colony Elysium Attracts Visitors From Far Afield
Elysium, a nudist enclave set in a hill pocket, limits access by gate and alarmed entry. Visitors from San Francisco to Washington state attend weekend conventions, with strict behavior rules and no liquor allowed. The site features cabins, pools, and outdoor facilities, while relations with a nearby Holy City group remain cordial.
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Elysium
Paulie Elysium
Badia
Spray
Holy City
San Francisco
Galiland
San Diedo
Wall Walla
Los Gatos
Hempstead Home Agent Describes Soap Making Guidance
Hempstead county home agent Ry Melva Bullington explains that soap making at home yields high quality products when directors are carefully followed. Directions are provided by Meskin A. Fenton, extension economist in home management at the University of Arkansas College of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Hempstead
Melva Bullington
Meskin A. Fenton
University of Arkansas College of
Celebrities Avoid Public Partying Amid Winter Car Shuffle
The article notes a string of wealthy guests moving through town in Spray’s cars to escape attention. Public parties tied to conventions were notably absent as wintry weather discouraged gatherings and kept crowds sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elysium
Hidisnt
Mo Pac Revenue Up for November 1936
Missouri Pacific Railway reports November net operating income of 1.16 million and total operating revenue of 8.00 million. For the first eleven months, net income reached 6.80 million with 82.31 million in revenue, against a year earlier. Gulf Coast Lines and International-Great Northern figures are also shown for November and year-to-date totals.
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Louis
Missouri Pacific
Gulf Coast Lines
Bet Railway
International-Great Northern
Agriculture and meat preparation process guidelines
The text outlines steps to process rancid meat into usable fat and lye treatment. It describes boiling meat pieces, skimming, odor checks with vinegar solution, rendering fat, straining, lye preparation with water, fat heating, controlled mixing, and setting the final product in a wooden box divided into bars for air exposure.
Mystery of the Hacienda Tragedy Deepens in New Mexico
In a snowbound New Mexico hacienda, Pearl Kaw de Foes is found dead with a knife wound. Ramon and Angelique plot to uncover hidden rooms beneath the estate, fearing a broader danger as clues link to an ancient pueblo and a murder case.
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New Mexico
Pearl
Olont
de Maront
Pearl John
Tang
Rety
Ramon Vanquez
Gel Abeeta
Guenta
Pop
Mor Graham
Anetvaca
Pierre
Brothertat
Caup
Felix Tomon
Ramon
Pearl Pierre
Indian Guard Watches Pearl Pierre Near Snow Mesa
Ramon and Angelique hide as Pearl Pierre probes the burned Christmas greens at a remote mesa edge. The Indian sentry notes his movements, raising questions about secrecy and what Pearl Pierre may have found among the ashes before returning toward the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon
Pearl Pierre
Angelique
Tem
Pearl Fierre
Winter window herb garden for the kitchen
A Burlington home demonstration notes growing herbs for winter use. Parsley, thyme, sweet basil, and chives thrive in window boxes. self sown plants and transplants supply winter salads, soups, and garnishes. Miss Gertrude E. Conant highlights curly parsley as ornamental and iron rich, with basil and chives valued for flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Gerrude E. Conant
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Budget and Relief Faces in Roosevelt Era
The piece details Roosevelt’s need to compromise on CCC and WPA funding as relief money dwindles before June 1937. Mayors and civic groups back workers amid layoffs and proposed reductions. Hopkins clashes with New York Mayor LaGuardia over December cutbacks and sit downs.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Roosevelt
CCC
Congress
WPA
Washington
Works: Progress Administration
WEA
Federal Treasury
Hopkins
LaGuardia
New York City
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Sulie Marye Hudson
Waco, Texas
Mrs. W. ©. Andres
K. G. McRae
C. P. Tolleson
Virginia Thrash
Lucille Hutson
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Ross &, Gillespie
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Charles Alorn
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Myrin Lay
Warner Baxter
Friends of Union Labor
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Wil Jother
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Mo. Pac
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NEA Service
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Helen Welshinier
Annie Lew Say
Annie Lee Smith
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COL Fund
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