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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
5
Carl Woods lonely at Christmas finds a canary in a neighbor’s cage, its song inspires a composition that is accepted with an advance payment. Nedda Langley is noted as his muse in this tale from Blanche Tanner Willin.
Frances Grinstead reflects on how carols began in Bethlehem and spread worldwide through St Francis of Assisi’s public singing. She notes carols from Away in a Manger to Come All Ye Faithful are sung by many groups, expressing joy and faith during the season.
A Christmas tree tradition warns that a headless shadow on the wall portends death before the next Christmas. Another practice says to keep a partly burned stick after burning the tree to ward off lightning.
In basement and attic storerooms lay old toys discarded by children. Christmas joy can be shared by giving these toys a coat of bright enamel and distributing them through social agencies or directly to needy youngsters on St Nick's day.
In England wassail bowls are baked apples flavored with spice orange juice and rind and whipped eggs making a festive Yuletide drink and dish.
On the day before Christmas, prepare as much of the meal as possible to let the housewife enjoy the holiday with family. Batch tasks include pre cooking sides, marinating proteins, and setting out utensils and serving dishes for a relaxed Christmas Day.
Katherine Edelman reflects on the Nativity journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. She contrasts ancient travel with modern speed, picturing Mary and Joseph guiding a patient donkey past Galilee, Tabor, Estraleon, Samaria, and the Jordan toward the Dead Sea, pondering future gospel reach.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society held a December meeting at Luther Hall with committees named: Sick Mrs G H Mueller and Mrs Alb Klobedans, Membership Miss Helen Urban and Mrs Leona Merrem, Flower Mrs Gee von Lienen and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp. Next meeting is January 6 1988 with officer elections and all members urged to attend.
The correct sleeve length in a shirt is most important. You can get these sleeve lengths 32 33 34 and 35 at Browning's Yoakum. Shirts make elegant Christmas Gifts.
National Chairman Sentinels of the Republic reflects on Christmas as the New Spirit of peace and compassion. The piece contrasts humble birth with empire, urging love over hatred and a worldwide call to keep the spirit alive across generations.
A man selects shirts tailored to proper sleeve length, eliminating the issue of sleeves being too long or too short. The new sizing approach offers ready to wear options and improved fit for daily use.
The Eagle Job Office promotes in house lithography and job printing. It asks residents to place orders locally to boost community prosperity and keep work from leaving the area.
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