Christmas Notices and Greetings Roundup
A holiday calendar column lists Christmas wishes and birthdays for local residents and families. It notes travelers and visitors from Los Fresnos, Chula Vista, McAllen, and Dallas, with mentions of family members serving in the Marine Corps and plans to spend Christmas across Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Harris
Los Fresnos
Chula Vista
California
Andy
Ronnie
Marine Corps
Vietnam
Gladys Wyrick
McAllen
San Antonio
Lucia Day celebration honors exchange student in Willms home
Lucia Day, a Swedish Dec 13 tradition, was celebrated at the Willms home for Anders Grabo from Stockholm with 38 guests including Valley exchange students from South Africa Thailand Switzerland Italy Turkey and Iran. Lynnette Neff was chosen Lucia Day Queen and trays of saffron rolls and ginger cookies were shared with teachers G. C. Shanks and Gustavo Barraera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucia
Sweden
Anders Grabo
Stockholm
Norman Willms
Valley
Keith Huckland
South Africa
San Juan
Sirivat Voravetvuthikan
Thailand
McAllen
Danielle Lemann
Switzerland
Raymondville
Alba Simoncelli
Italy
Harlingen
Erkan Ongun
Turkey
Edinburg
Sylvia Shamash
Iran
Lynnette Neff
Miss Karen Cloud Guest Speaker at Los Fresnos FHA
Karen Cloud daughter of C. L. and Mrs Cloud spoke on What Is Home Economics All About at a Los Fresnos Future Homemakers of America meeting. She is a 1965 Los Fresnos High grad and a junior Home Economics major at Texas A&I University Kingsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Cloud
C. L. Cloud
Los Fresno
Homemakers of America
Karen
Los Fresnos High School
Texas A&i University
Kingsville
Houston Natural Gas Company
Texas A&i
Johnnie Best
Houston
Houston Natural Gas
Betty Crocker
Los Fresnos
American Legion
St. Thomas Barlow
National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
National Honor Society
National Thespian Society
National Forensic Society
Io High School
Funeral Services Held for Antonio Tobar in Brownsville
Funeral services were held at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Brownsville at 3 00 p m Wednesday for Antonio Tobar who died in Mercy Hospital Sunday night at age 80 Burial was in Villa Nueva Cemetery Survivors include his wife Petra O Tobar three sons Francisco and Paulo Tobar of Los Fresnos Sgt Cruz Tobar of Washington three daughters Nemencia Maria Tobar and Mrs Gregoria T Rendon all of Los Fresnos a stepdaughter Berta Rangel of Los Fresnos 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren Also surviving two brothers Luciano and Andres Tobar and a sister Guadalupe Tobar all of Brownsville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Brownsville
Antonio Tobar
Mercy
Villa Nueva
Petra O. Tobar
Francisco
Paulo Tobar
Los Fresnos
Cruz Tobar
Washington
Nemencia
Maria Tobar
Gregoria T. Rendon
Berta Rangel
Luciano
Andres Tobar
Guadalupe Tobar
Christmas Worship at First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
Christmas Day service at 10 00 a m in the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary features a sermon titled When Life Is Too Crowded drawn from Luke 2 4 14 and Isaiah 52 13 15 and Isaiah 53 1 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Christmas Candles in Irish Tradition
Candles symbolize Christ as the Light of the World in Irish Christmas practice. On Christmas Eve the household prays for loved ones. In some regions, only those named Mary may snuff out the candle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Ireland
Mary
Library Receives Wide Range of New Books
The Ethel L. Whipple Memorial Library adds many new titles for adults and youths. Notable arrivals include Landslide by Desmond Bagley and Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. Donated works from the Republican Women's Club include Master of Deceit and Story of America. Mr. and Mrs. George Nixon plan Christmas visit to Houston to join relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel L. Whipple
Desmond Bagley
Mary O’neill
Walt Disney
America
Republican Women's Club
J. Edgar Hoover
Hendrick van Loon
Winston Churchill
Lord Moran
Community Betterment Guide for Industrial Site Choice
The article argues industries consider amenities like schools, parks, and health services when selecting sites. It urges forming an Industrial Development Committee, modernizing downtowns, improving parking, signage, and storefronts, and pursuing a long term plan including housing, zoning, and public services to attract new plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4&N
Chamber of Commerce
LD Committee
Texas
Garden Club
Smithville
Community leadership needs organization and shared goals
A call to mobilize local leadership, outlining steps to organize a group with common aims. Emphasizes starting now to meet a competitive environment and emulate proven methods.
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Resnos Area
Devada Kay Johnson
Mary Lou Bannert
George Nixon
Andy Lavender
Larry Bryce
Jean Gomez
Leon Hinkley Sr
Jesse Gonzales
Hazel Perkins
Noel
Ryall
H. FE
Pop” Holloway
Robert Dale Massey
Bill Lipe
G. C. Shanks
Eusebio Ortiz
Lupe Garcia
Cipriano Rocha $R
Eugene Kumphrey
Abe Solis Sr
F. W. Glenn
Homer L Holloway
Helene Squire
New York
Antonia Garza
Dallas
Felipe Silva
Norma Lee Johnson
Cathy
Alabama
Jack Johnson
George Goates
Dolly Winsant Hospital
Collegians Home
Debby
Lana Macomb
A. V. Macomb
Hardin-Simmons
Lana
Texas A&l
A&l
Sharon Sato
Billie Nakayama
Wayne Kretz
Jere Pederson
Mike Speer
Trinity University
Judy Moses
Abilene Christian College
N Ste Speer
Cleo
Jim Walker
Winnsboro
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
EUD Franke Realtor
South Parr Island
Port Isabe
Gibson
Sunshine Strip
Discount Center
Frite
Gilbert
Action Dolls
Lila Karyakin
Honey West
Odd Job
Honey’s & Niya
Gibson's Price
Grest
Lady Schick Caprice
Aarter
Pte
Gibson S
BOMAR
Gibson’s
Gibson's
UL Gibson
Gibson S Price
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