Christmas beliefs and lore from a bygone column
The piece surveys folk beliefs tied to Christmas such as births granting gifts, signs of luck or misfortune, and rosemary’s festive lore. It includes a long quotation letter urging faith, peace, and shared journey, plus reflections on Christmas imagery and meanings.
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Giovanni
Contessina Allagia Dell’ Aldobran- Geschi
Florence
Contessina
Christmas Born Is Doubly Blessed
The piece describes Terri Elliott and Robin Was ohire Church children born on Christmas Day. Parents stress the special birthday double meaning with gifts, parties, and Santa imagery to teach joy rather than feeling left out. Robin plans a skating party and Terri will have a party as Christmas gifts arrive.
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Robin Vasicek
Victor F. Vasicek
Terri Elliott
Robert Elliott
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Jesus Christ
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Chris
Dee
Robin
Ohire
Feck
Terri
Ing
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Victor F. Vasideraarten
57Th St
Santa Claus Hay
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Santa Claus
Mature Fereut Advice On Constructive Sympathy
Dear Mrs Lawrence outlines a family dilemma about supporting a son in law who won’t work. The writer seeks guidance on setting limits, offering practical help like job training, and avoiding harsh remarks that worsen the situation while empowering the daughter to become self supporting.
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Muriel Lawrence
Ter
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Anniversary Open House Planned
An anniversary open house is planned at a hall near La Be Hae tapes with participants including Archers and Dorothy, Denver, Mayes. Relatives of the Hide family and Mere She boner M nie Lae Moyles will attend and receive a share in Godlee later.
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Asher Delaras
New
Seth
Dorothy
Denver
Mayes
Halls Hull
He Hide
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Groseclose-Hunter You Read In Prayer Chapel
Wedding notice describes garments and attendants including Miss Kay Hobbs of Hale Center as maid of honor. Mrs Groseclose, a repeat attendee at Lak eke dourn ay tence, and graduate of Tech Tatton attended the service with Miss Hobbs. The groom and other details are unclear in the fragmented text.
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Wayne Panter
Gary
Markel
Kay Hobbs
Hale Center
Grusechose
Lakeke
Mtr
Girserlon
Ann Landers Urges Peace and Courage This Christmas
Ann Landers reflects on a world lacking peace and good will. She warns against defeatist attitudes and urges living with brotherhood, personal responsibility, and resilience. The column emphasizes hope, service, and facing reality with courage.
Jackson Wests Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Jackson R West are honored at a Friday evening anniversary gathering hosted by Mrs E V Hickson and family. Caroline and Ray West attend Baylor University and Texas Tech respectively and gifts include a silver service. The celebration features pink lace table coverings, carnations, silver bells, and a 25 in silver on the cake.
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E. V. Hickson
iCaroline
Baylor University
Waco
Texas
Ray
Texas Tech
Miss West
Linda Hicks
Gladys
Jackson
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