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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
3
A festive ode celebrates Christmas as a time to live anew and share gifts with loved ones. It urges digging in, earning, and giving to bring happiness, delight, and childlike joy, with blessings for all.
William Treumann faced a reckless driving and speeding charge in Bleese Illinois and pleaded not guilty claiming he did not see the town. He was fined $1 and costs by a justice of the peace. J W McLendon, a San Antonio visitor, noted. A thief who stole $240 in jewelry and clothing from Jack Holtz in White Plains New York returned the loot by parcel post, with charges prepaid. Guy Munn conducted a business visit in San Antonio.
The National Board of Fire Underwriters released an eight page leaflet Keep your Fires Friendly at Christmas Time warning of home theater nitrocellulose film hazards and careless acts near trees. It cites a fatal smoker incident and outlines risks in homes stores and halls with free leaflets available from its New York office.
Peter Godel and Mary Antola of South Bend Indiana learned their 14 year old marriage license did not bind them as husband and wife so they held a ceremony in Camden New Jersey. Elmer Schroeder testified his wife Emma left him for unemployment. Richard Raymeyer said his wife left him for overwork. The judge recommended two divorces. Rev. Winfield Edson of Oakland California, invited to preach a trial sermon at a Fremont Nebraska church, avoided travel by sending motion pictures of himself and won the pastorate.
Biblical passage recounts wise men from the east seeking the newborn king in Bethlehem, guided by a star. Herod, priests, and scribes identify the birthplace, and gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh are offered. Prophetic verses from Numbers Micah and Bethlehem prophecies are cited.
An excerpt links Jacob’s dream at Bethel with Abraham’s lineage and the wise men from the east. It blends biblical verses Gen 28 and Gen 25 with a Christmastime interpretation, concluding with a blessing and a note on belief and salvation.
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