BEFOR E CHRISTMAS THOUGH A VIRDEN CACTUS POEM
The poem urges refocusing on the first Christmas gift Christ and its cultural impact. It lists salvation stories music art and literature as enriched by the season and encourages acts of giving singing and helping others to revive the Christmas spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dyke
Dickens
Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
Papine
Christ
da Vinci
Hoffman
Pieckhart
Raphael
Ruben
St. Peter's
St. Paul’s Cathedrals
Oberamerigua
Santa Claus
Italy's Drafted Spirit Favors Uncle Sam in War
A prominent Italian merchant in New York explains to friends why Italy is losing to Greece. He says the strongest Italians are in the United States ready to fight for Uncle Sam, leaving Italy with weaker resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Italy
Greece
United States
Uncle Sam
Draftees to Report in January for NM Examinations
Clerk Billie Steed notes 24 men are called for physicals with the first 12 to be inducted in January. Three will report January 9 followed by three on January 16, 23, and 30. Men from all New Mexico counties will report to Santa Fe for exams and induction rather than Ft. Bliss as before.
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Billie Steed
Draft Board
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Ft. Bliss
Father of T. R. Taggart Returns from Lordsburg
L. D. Taggart, father of T. R. Taggart, departed Lordsburg after a six week stay and returned to his Albuquerque home on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Taggart
T. R. Taggart
Lordsburg
Albuquerque
The Maverick Christmas Wishes and School Notes
A collage of holiday sentiments and student wishes. Pupils list gifts they want, from a haircut to a basketball, alongside notes on kindness and school life. A quip about a partner's death and a father son tie adds light local humor.
Miss Gretchen Smith May Face Incoming Xmas Expectations
A fragment suggests Gretchen Smith, a new first grade teacher, may receive unspecified expectations or gifts around Christmas. The text is incomplete and offers no clear event or outcome.
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Gretchen Smith
Looking Forward to the Past at Lordsburg High
Senior class writer reflects on school days at Lordsburg High School and urges students to treasure pep rallies plays parties and graduations as memories for the future while stressing citizenship and the value of September beginnings.
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Senior
Lordsburg High School
Christmas Spirit Promotes Joy and Explanations
A reflective holiday message urges readers to explain Christmas meaning to children. It stresses celebrating the birth of Christ the Lord and spreading happiness, noting that joyful individuals build happy groups and nations in need of peace.
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Christ the Lord
Sunday School Punchline Reveals Gentle Saturday Wit
A Sunday scene shows Mary knitting while John dozes in an armchair. The teacher asks Tommy who said a biblical line and he quips that it was a bill collector. Mary then checks on the canary, and John admits he only thought of it without feeding or watering.
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Tommy
Mary
John
Wilson School News Christmas spirit pervades classrooms
Christmas trees and festive decorations fill rooms as Pre First and Busy Bees plan Friday parties. Absent students due to illness include Misa Riddle and several flu cases. Daniel Rodriguez, Mary Jane Martinez, and Nestor Mesa return after a week. Third Grade hosts Xmas party with gift exchange. Robert Camacho returns after pneumonia. Fourth Grade lists students who bought Christmas scarves.
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Misa Riddle
Blue Jays
Daniel Rodriguez
Mary Jane Martinez
Nestor Mesa
Lorenza Rodriguez
Madalena Chavez
Prfte
Robert Camacho
Louis Ding
Alice Jaurez
Ermenia Leenario
Librada Lopez
Ricardo Grijalva
Margaret Martinez
Be«tella Jiminez
Animas Ananias Reflects On Severe Cold On Radio
In a clipped remark by Ben Animas Ananias the narrator notes radio reports of temperatures near forty below in certain areas. The fragment mentions a physical ditch between a store and another location as part of the scene.
Poor Old Santa Trims Through a Calamity Tale
The playful verse recounts Santa’s tumble from a chimney into a chaotic scene. Toys scatter while boys and girls wake, dogs bark, and Santa skitters to the kitchen and outside. He loses a boot and ends up in a pumpkin and garbage can as he hurries away.
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Senta
The Wit of the World
A humor sketch unfolds with Dick and his uncle discussing engagement to one of the Robbins twins. Dick reveals he cannot tell the sisters apart and does not try, prompting light banter about distinguishing the twins.
I want for Christmas a list of wishes from a group
Anna Belle asks to be called Honeybelle. Charles Conner calls for a false face and blushproof. Dorothy Me wants a Ouija board. Clyde Been wishes for Suzie to come home. Betty Been seeks a specific date.
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Anna Belle
Honeybelle
Charles Conner
Dorothy Me
Clyde Been
Suzie
Betty Been
Christmas Prayer for Peace and Joy
A Christmas devotional prays for goodwill and peace on earth. It asks for spiritual focus and happiness to mark Christmas Day and the New Year.
Central School Christmas Program Invites Parents and Friends
Central School invites parents and friends to a Christmas program in the school gym on Friday at 10 30 a m. The event promises an hour of fun and music by Central School students. Two sample letters from first grade morning and afternoon sections express Christmas wishes to Santa Claus.
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Central School
Santa Claus
Digging, politics, and a Christmas note from the era
A reflective letter critiques deep state interests, foreign policy, and wartime hopes. The author mocks Prussian military arrogance, condemns propaganda, and urges cautious U S real estate bets for Britain. He laments aging and signs off with a festive Merry Christmas.
Virden Community Holiday Parties And Road Progress
Gatherings fill December with Mrs. Paul Riddle hosting a birthday party for her husband and Mrs. Mae Lunt’s surprise party by the Flower Club. Mrs. Romig hosts the Womans Club. Komig family leaves Virden as road work ends. Local church social features chicken soup and enchiladas. Primary children organize Christmas boxes and sing for ill Miss Truena Richardson. The Farnsworths visit Farmington while Trelva returns home. Dean Payne sustains lip injuries. Eagles beat Thatcher at home.
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Paul Riddle
Owen Poulson
Benwood Field
Archie Jones
Lavar Lines
Flower Club
Mae Lunt
Womans Club
Jean Romig
Loreen Lines
Komig
Virden
Romig
Santa Claus
Santa
Tirma
Truena Richardson
Moon Family Visits Lordsburg From Hatch
Mr and Mrs O J Moon and daughter Mise Lola Jane Graham of Hatch spent Monday visiting in Lordsburg.
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O. J. Moon
Mise Lola Jane Graham
Hatch
Lordsburg
How Couple Spends Days in Las Cy and El Paso
Mr and Mrs H A How spent several days in Las Cy and El Paso this week visiting friends and sightseeing. They reported pleasant weather and noted local attractions and dining experiences during their trip.
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Mrs. H. A. How
Las Cy
el Paso
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