Llano Aids Fund For Finn Relief
Llano residents rally for Finnish relief amid Red Army fighting. Local donors include A C Mueller $1 Bill S Watkins $1 Marion Clymer $1 P G Sheppard $1 Fannie Newsom $1 Bessie Newsom $2 total seven dollars by Friday evening. Funds forwarded to Herbert Hoaver directing relief in the United States. Contributions accepted until further notice.
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Llano
Red Army
A. C G. Mueller
Bill S. Watkins
Marion Clymer
P. G. Sheppard
Misses Fannie
Bessie Newsom
Herbert Hoaver
United States
Rainfall Totals and Christ Message Reflected in Weather Note
Rainfall of 0.71 inch was recorded in Llano County by H. C. Roth, U.S. Weather Bureau observer. The piece then cites Roger Babson’s $500 essay prize won by a pastor for a 24 word reflection on what Christ means to the world, arguing proclaiming its message improves societies while paganism in Germany and Russia harms them.
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Mother Nature
Llano County
H. C. Roth
United States Weather Bureau
Roger Babson
Christ
Germany
Russia
Washington
Peace on Earth Christmas Message Reflects on Hope
The piece recalls the birth of Christ and the enduring call for peace and goodwill amid world strife. It notes rising social conscience and efforts to ease suffering, urging continued progress without cynicism as Christmas and the New Year approach. The News staff joins in a chorus of hopeful reflection.
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Finland
Atlantic
Lions Spread Christmas Cheer in Llano County Courthouse
Rain interrupted visits as hundreds of Llano County children lined the corridors to meet Santa Claus Lee McDonald who handed out fruit and candy. About 700 gift bags were prepared and 400 distributed with 100 relief cards guiding needy families to baskets the next day.
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Llano County Court House
Lions Club
Santa Claus
Lee McDonald
Clay Fowler
Western Union
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Aids Fund For Finn Relief
Earth
Prince of Peace
Bethlehem
Europe
Asia
Lions
Texas
State Game Department
Jake Moody
Lufkin
K. P
Trinity County
George Walker
Gulf Coast
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