A Tall Ugly Man Delivers a Christmas Dream
Jackie awakens from a frightening dream of a rough Santa who raids a Christmas tree with cans and switches. He finds joy in waking to a real tree and a bright new electric train, realizing Santa could not be so cruel after all.
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Jackie
Santa
Sam
Daddy
Mother
Jack Howard
J. A. Laning
Jane
Esther
Billy Wallace
James
Philip
Hazel Delle Cassaday Society Hdstor Dalin Moss
Janne Foster and Mary Cloyce Winkel report on society events with names Hazel Delle Cassaday and Dalin Moss. reporters include Billy Wallace and Mary Helen Simmon. advisors list Henry Barton and others, reflecting a community update page.
Ex-Student Honored by Paso High Chooses Llano Alumna
Maury Newberry once of Llano High School is named the most adorable girl at Paso High and will receive a full page in the annual.
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Maury Newberry
Llano High School
1 Paso
McKesson & Ropes, Inc
Fairfield
Conn
Littered Letters: Christmas Shopping and Exemption Notions
A collage of readers letters and responses discuss holiday shopping timing and labor exemptions. The column notes requests from readers and references last week’s submission, urging early purchases and clarifying exemptions while preserving the column’s diverting, informal tone.
Staff Repeats Christmas Gift Exchange Tradition
Staff members who enjoyed last year’s Christmas observance repeated the gift exchange at Friday’s staff meeting. Each member drew a name and presented a gift to their selected colleague, and participants reported they enjoyed the occasion.
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Staf
Li High School Christmas Tree Program
Friday afternoon Li High School dismissed all classes for an auditorium program sponsored by the Even Literary Society. The nativity shadow pictures and carols led to the reading of The Other Wise Man, followed by a Christmas tree with gifts and holiday wishes from Mr. Hart.
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Li. H. S
Even Literary Society
Christ
Hart
A Bad Dream as Santa Appears in Jackie's Room
Jackie awakens to a dark house and discovers Santa Claus emerging from the fireplace. The visitor seems old and worn, his red coat faded and dinty, differing from the familiar cheerful figure Jackie has read about.
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Jackie
Santa Ching
Santa
Mother
Santa Claus
Santa Receives Whimsical Demands From Local Friends
A playful note to Santa lists Mrs Ansley seeking a book of deer stories, Rosalie asking for an Austin ride to visit a hospital friend, and Mr Miller requesting a snapping turtle and two football tackles to challenge his biology class and team. Robert Hays is mentioned with a cue trailing off.
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Santa Claus
Robert Hays
Very Good Boy Seeks Poems and Spanish Knowledge
A playful plea mixes requests for poetry and a smattering of Spanish. The passage lists many humorous desires from various names, including affection, ideas for reporters, and playful wishes for songs and social favors, all framed in lighthearted tone.
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Jack Borders
Madamousselles Jones
Lockhart
Madam Lange
Grade School Christmas Celebrations Brighten Llano Hall
Llano grade school celebrated holidays with festive decorations in all rooms. First grade boasted two trees while drawing and art classes created colorful posters and displays. Only two of ten classes staged Christmas programs, with the seventh grade under Mr Bowden entertaining with readings and music.
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Llano
Fourth Grade Radio Program Ends With Santa Claus Incident
Misa Hazel May's class at Liano grade school staged a radio broadcast from station X M A 8. After gifts were handed out, students left gaily as Mrs. Ricks scolded a pupil for an inappropriate word learned from Santa Claus who reportedly tripped on Christmas night.
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Misa Hazel May
Liano
Santa Claus
Post Notice and Trespass Warning From Local Landowners
Lands owned or controlled by Mrs C C Orstreich Hugo Obstreich posted against trespass with threat of prosecution. Also notice of cattle loss near Valley Spring includes six cows and two calves branded with a slash and double spear, reward offered by Gene Nored of San Saba Texas.
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C. C. Orstreich
Hugo Obstreich
Valley Spring
Gene Nored
San Saba
Texas
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Maury Agnes Peht la Verna Ligon
George Franklin
Joe Robert Hayes
Rosalie Jordan
Benetta Patterson
By Jane Foster
Mary
Squirmie
Mary Agnes
C. C
Mansie
Marjorie Moss
Mildred
Maxine
Teath
Nature
Ouch
Mrs. Ricks
Currie’s Shoe Shop
Merry Christmas
Buster’s Cleaners
M D. Buster
Ours
Llano Drug Co
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